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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

Terminal C’s design successfully navigated an aggressive four-year construction schedule without disrupting airport operations. Construction Management Co.: Initially, the plan was to place loose rip-rap rock on the slope to prevent material sloughing.

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Why Projects Fail

Job Order Contracting

First and foremost is important to understand that all projects are exercises in managing change. The key to consistent delivery of successful projects therefore lies in the ability to account for and/or manage variations as they occur. As people naturally resist change, it is up to leadership to embrace and support change management.

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Energy-saving strategies: Ceiling panels with phase change material (PCM)

Construction Specifier

Cavanaugh and Michael “Mick” Dunn Photo courtesy Armstrong World Industries Today’s facility owners and managers face more intense demands than ever , driven by challenges such as tighter budgets, compressed timelines, and the need to create and maintain spaces that attract the right customers while promoting greater employee productivity.

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The Top 200 Environmental Firms for 2012: Analysis | ENR.

ENR Construction

Material Trends. Survey Schedule. Antea Group, the Dutch-based environmental services firm, managed the decommissioning and demolition of a bulk oil storage facility in South Africa for an unidentified client. borders managed to fill coffers for listed companies. . --> Companies. Project Delivery. Associations.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

Business Facilities

IBM Services Center: Baton Rouge will deliver technology services including application development, application management and system integration. Construction officially started on the $600-million facility in April 2013 and aircraft assembly is planned to begin in 2015, with a targeted 2016 delivery of its first A320 jetliner.

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Trending Construction Disputes: Best Practices for Mitigation

CCR Magazine

How to manage capital projects more efficiently | McKinsey. Louis Fed (stlouisfed.org) ], the demand for construction services combined with fewer participants in the industry (contractors and individuals), created a higher likelihood of delays resulting from contractor, professional management and skilled labor shortages.

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What Is Construction Phase Plan? Explained in Detail

UK Construction Blog

Enter the “what is construction phase plan” document, a legally required document that helps ensure a safe and well-managed construction project. Let’s explore this crucial aspect of construction management and how it shapes the success of your project.