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January 2015 Estimating Survey - Preliminary Results

Construction Dive

The goal of the survey was three fold:Learn about the use of spreadsheet software and estimating applicationBecome familiar with best practices in estimating, andUnderstand the role of risk management practices in pricing projects.In this first article, we summarize the results of our survey. Read more.'

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Delivering community and environmental benefits through flood risk management

New Civil Engineer

In 2015, 2,276 properties and businesses flooded in the town of Kendal and surrounding villages during Storm Desmond. Cumbria in the north of England has a history of flooding.

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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Transportation & Infrastructure

Civil + Structural Engineer

The project leveraged four alternative delivery methods including: landside and airside construction management at-risk, a design-build-operate-maintain baggage team, design-bid-build award contracts and multiple design-build concession/tenant packages. Construction Management Co.:

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Say Goodbye to Cost Overruns: Rabbet Reduces Cost Overruns by 87%

Rabbet

According to KPMGs 2015 Global Construction Survey , a staggering 69% of projects experienced cost overruns of 10% or more. When budgets, documents, and schedules are scattered across spreadsheets and emails, teams struggle to identify risks and manage changes effectively.

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February 2015 newsletter

FDR Safety

Help front-line supervisors manage their safety responsibilities in the workplace. Here are some tips for creating that kind of world-class safety program: Companies should start the process by identifying the areas of greatest risk in their workplaces. Task-based risk assessments are a great tool for this process.).

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May 2015 newsletter

FDR Safety

Meet our new Mid-Atlantic Regional Business Manager. Think about this: have you ever put yourself at risk in an effort save time? Fred Rine, CEO of FDRsafety, is a former Managing Director of Safety at FedEx and developed our safety awareness program. Meet our new Mid-Atlantic Regional Business Manager. Jobs at FDRsafety.

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SmithGroup Selects Roxanne Malek as New Managing Partner

Civil + Structural Engineer

Roxanne Malek , AIA, LEED AP BD+C, DBIA has been named as a Managing Partner, joining Russ Sykes , PE, LEED AP and Troy Thompson , AIA, LEED AP to form the three-person team leading the firm. Malek succeeds Mike Medici, AIA, NCARB who has served as a Managing Partner with Sykes and Thompson since 2015.