Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The document provides a set of 22 design examples that illustrate updated provisions included in AISI S100-16(2020) w/S3-22, North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members, 2016 Edition (Reaffirmed 2020) with Supplement 3, 2022 Edition. F.ASCE, managing director of AISI’s Construction Technical Program.

Building Codes 130

Building Codes Change Management Building Design Building Materials 130

AEC Business

JANUARY 8, 2016

The most popular posts and podcast episodes in 2015 The most popular of last year’s blog posts were How Scrum Entered Sweco Structures and Forever Changed the Way They Manage Projects A Finnish Startup Takes 3D Printing […] The post Recap of 2015 and Plans for 2016 appeared first on AEC Business.

Change Management 52

Change Management Project Management 52

Extranet Evolution

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Part of Hull, UK-based 55 Group, contract change management tech provider Sypro has expanded its offering and teamed up with Trimble Viewpoint. Its pre-configured contract packs were initially launched in 2005 but its NEC3 Contract Management support was continuously improved through application on projects for over 50 clients.

Change Management 52

Change Management Contracts Collaboration Project Management 52

HardHatChat

JANUARY 19, 2016

In the commercial construction industry, new opportunities often reflect changing market conditions and what’s going on in the sectors where we do business. One way we’ve deepened our client relationships is by growing our Facilities Management , Development Management and Pre-Construction Services teams. Chuck Taylor.

Real Estate Development 67

Real Estate Development Construction Management Facility Management Project Management 67

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Established in 2016, the DFI President’s Awards are given at the discretion of the DFI president to recognize the outstanding contributions and service of DFI members who advance the work of DFI. The awards were presented on behalf of Di Cicco by incoming DFI President James Johnson. Jamey Rosen, P.Geo.,

Foundation Systems 130

Foundation Systems Controls Manufacturing Geotechnical Engineering Wall Systems 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 3, 2023

Not only are there more women in the construction industry than ever, but the number of women in the industry has increased steadily since 2016. There have been significant changes in the AEC industry during the last fifteen years, and Danielle O’Connell has not only experienced these changes, but has been a driving force.

Change Management 130

Change Management Government Works Construction Management Sustainability 130

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

PS: Strategies in place to collect, manage, and analyze usable data drive benefits such as fewer project delays and budget overruns, less rework, fewer change orders and reduced safety incidents. Decisions made using “bad data” are estimated to have cost the industry $88.69 References: Watanabe-Crockett, Lee. Aconex Group.

Quality Assurance 97

Quality Assurance Public Works Property Management Budgeting 97

HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Rounding the corner into the final weeks of 2016, it’s time for our annual post predicting the commercial construction trends that will influence the industry in the coming year. Across the board, the residential experience at these communities is changing. Bill Di Santo. Tel: 847-233-9200 x710.

Project Management 116

Project Management Construction Management Zoning Facility Management 116

Alberta Construction

MARCH 7, 2024

He was chair during a year of great change for our province and worked hard to represent Alberta construction with pride. When his family moved out to Indus, Dave’s life changed. In 2016, Dave was honored as the Calgary Construction Association’s Man of the Year.

Change Management 91

Change Management Construction Management 91

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 14, 2023

After joining the University of Nevada, Reno in 2016, he began working with GRI to develop what would become RICA, which is based on machine learning techniques and is more efficient and simpler to implement than the older technology. We are very proud of Dr. Commuri’s contribution to industry,” College of Engineering Dean Erick Jones said.

Quality Control 130

Quality Control Quality Assurance Building Performance Measurement Controls Manufacturing 130

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

In the 2016 report, construction companies indicated they were planning to implement Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) teams. Accessible, version-controlled documents —BIM software solutions simplify data management and expand accessibility of documents to the entire team. in 2016 to 10.4 in 2017.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 89

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Collaboration Handover Energy Efficiency 89

FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

So how do you change employee attitudes? It is motivational training – training that helps them fully understand the consequences of their actions each and every day, and changes their thinking when they have to make a choice about safety. How do you get them to want to be safe?

Building Performance Measurement 48

Building Performance Measurement Change Management 48

Cassell Construction Estimating

MARCH 28, 2016

Procore staged a series of workshops and seminars throughout the Hilton, led by members of its staff, and focusing on the accounting, collaboration, and project management aspects of its cloud-based software. Modify any estimate changes in the Procore project, or add new values. Updates cost codes for the project from Excel.

Project Management Consulting 40

Project Management Consulting Estimating Change Management Project Management 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 28, 2022

And though skyscrapers certainly aren’t new to Toronto, a recent construction boom is drastically changing the already impressive skyline, making the city one of the biggest construction sites in all of North America. But first, watch the video to learn how Toronto’s skyline is changing: Driving Factors in Toronto’s Construction Boom.

Zoning 98

Zoning Building Design Building Standards Change Management 98

Cassell Construction Estimating

AUGUST 25, 2016

One significant takeaway that reinforced what we were already noticing is that new government personnel are changing NAVFAC’s & USACE’s scheduling specs for recent projects. NAVFAC construction managers are using a recently-compiled 82-point checklist to evaluate IPS submissions. Be ready to comply with this new requirement.

Schedule Management 40

Schedule Management Project Management Consulting Change Management Project Management 40

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

The 2024 Class of Rising Stars in the AEC Industry Jeremy Mano Architect/Project Manager ARRIVE Architecture Group Bedford, TX Jeremy Mano is a bright architectural professional who stands out not only for his innovative designs but also for his commitment to teaching, research, public service, leadership, and exemplary time management.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management 147

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 17, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. How those projects are managed can make or break the company. That makes project managers (or in some companies, project sponsors who oversee teams of project managers) arguably the most important role in an organization.

Project Management 85

Project Management Construction Management Change Management Risk Management 85

Best Practices Construction Law

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

It is very common in the construction industry that general contractors and trade contractors will hire workers through third party management companies, independent contractors, staffing agencies and labor providers. On January 20, 2016, the U.S. What is a joint employer? ” So what?

Insurance Management 76

Insurance Management Project Management Construction Equipment Schedule Management 76

Roads Online

JANUARY 11, 2024

McConnell Dowell has announced a leadership transition that will see Mario Russo General Manager South Australia & Western Australia, succeed Jim Frith as Managing Director of the company’s Australian Business Unit. This leadership change takes place with immediate effect. Mario Russo.

Change Management 59

Change Management Infrastructure Development Project Management Budgeting 59

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 20, 2018

The country implemented the Level 2 mandate in 2016, which requires BIM be used on taxpayer-funded construction projects. Having architects, engineers, project managers, suppliers and everyone else involved in a construction project work from the same model can result in significant cost savings. BIM Adoption Abroad.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 92

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Public Works Building Standards Government Works 92

BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Scott Martin, PE, LEED AP, DBIA Building Team Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Facility Managers Architects Building Owners Recently, I was asked to present to a group of aspiring engineers at the Florida A&M-Florida State University College of Engineering.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 111

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Engineering Building Design Risk Management 111

Viewpoint Construction Technology

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

In 2016, cybercrime resulted in more than two billion stolen personal records and upward of $450 billion in global costs. Gregg Schoppman of Viewpoint partner FMI emphasizes the importance of being good custodians of our own data and our clients’ data, as well as how the role of IT departments and risk management has changed.

Risk Management 87

Risk Management HVAC Systems Government Works Public Works 87

Revit OpEd

APRIL 14, 2016

With little fanfare Revit 2017 is here, brandishing a slightly changed big R logo. Last year I promised myself (and family) I wouldn't submit for any speaking engagements in the coming year (2016). Autodesk released Revit 2016 R2 like they did with Revit 2015 the year before. Okay, on to the list! has finally been tackled.

Steel Fabrication 75

Steel Fabrication Schedule Management Piping Installation Wall Systems 75

Construction Specifier

APRIL 17, 2020

Significant change is coming to new construction projects in New York City. In 2016, ABC identified a proprietary channel glass from a New York City-based manufacturer as bird-friendly, making it the first 3D (U-shaped/channel) glass to receive Bird-smart certification (Figure 1). by Jen Miret. Images courtesy Bendheim.

Energy Conservation 90

Energy Conservation Building Standards Green Building Building Design 90

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 15, 2023

We estimate global infrastructure investment needs to be $94 trillion between 2016 and 2040. What’s more, it’s easier to track and manage project data from design all the way to operations. Meanwhile, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) estimates that around $1.7 trillion per year.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Infrastructure Development Project Management 98

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 15, 2015

It is critical that real property owners focus upon the implementation of LEAN and collaborative best management practices versus traditional construction delivery. Integrated project delivery (IPD), and Job Order Contracting (JOC), true LEAN business management practices, then were developed. Construction manager at risk.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 45

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Maintenance Environmental Impact Assessment Green Building 45

Building Information Management

AUGUST 30, 2013

The study centered upon the development of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the UK construction industry and its pontential affect on the role of the client’s construction manager (CM). The UK government 2016 deadline for BIM implementation on all UK public construction projects almost guarantees BIM in the future.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 65

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management Building Controls Cost Control 65

FDR Safety

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

But as proof that nothing comes free, buried deep in the bill is a provision that will raise the maximum OSHA fines by over 50 percent in 2016. The proposed one-time increase then must be published for comment through the interim final rule-making process by no later than July 1, 2016, and made effective by August 1, 2016.

Change Management 48

Change Management Budgeting 48

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

“We’re not going to be considered the suburbs anymore,’’ said Stephanie Sansom, Senior Project Manager for the Parker Water & Sanitation District. The project moved forward with preliminary studies and evaluation starting in 2016, and design of the facility expansion began in 2017. “We

Facility Management 130

Facility Management Project Management Roofing Systems Construction Equipment 130

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

He was the CIO and CISO of Wells Fargo Business Payroll Services and a senior group manager at Target. More recently, Russ ran the global partnership team for Bronto, a technology company that was successfully acquired by Oracle in 2016. As a principal with FMI , Gregg specializes in the areas of productivity and project management.

Project Management Consulting 92

Project Management Consulting Project Management Construction Management General Contracting 92

FDR Safety

APRIL 27, 2017

What a difference a few months can make, as can be seen with changes at OSHA. ” To give you a flavor of the change, we took two sample issues of “Quick Takes,” one from Sept. 1, 2016, and the other from February 15, 2017. OSHA wants to hear from the public on draft Process Safety Management guidance documents.

Safety Regulations 59

Safety Regulations Health Regulations Change Management Schedule Management 59

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 15, 2023

This was backed up by the government including it on its national risk register in 2016, and subsequently by the Environment Agency, with its chief executive Sir James Bevan stating that more than three million properties in England are at risk of surface water flooding.

Schedule Management 130

Schedule Management Approvals Environmental Consulting Risk Management 130

Rapport3

JANUARY 24, 2022

Setting up initially in a small central London office and working on several bespoke Intranets for some high-profile Architectural practices, a decision was made to build a configurable off the shelf practice management system, and so began the journey of Rapport3. If not, why not book a free demo of Rapport3 to see what it could offer you?

Change Management 52

Change Management Construction Management Project Management Architecture 52

Rapport3

JANUARY 24, 2022

Setting up initially in a small central London office and working on several bespoke Intranets for some high-profile Architectural practices, a decision was made to build a configurable off the shelf practice management system, and so began the journey of Rapport3. If not, why not book a free demo of Rapport3 to see what it could offer you?

Change Management 52

Change Management Construction Management Project Management Architecture 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 23, 2018

But that could soon change. in 2016 , which allowed owners of existing buildings to assess their sustainability and achieve certifications. Document and compliance management features of these software packages make it easy to stay on top of project requirements, ensuring smoother workflows in both the office and on the jobsite.

Green Building 78

Green Building Building Standards Sustainability Project Management 78

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 16, 2016

For Immediate Release – August 16, 2016. August 16, 2016 – Four BT, LLC today announces a new industry resource to enable measurable gains in construction productivity. There is a solution, the implementation of LEAN collaborative construction delivery methods and asset life-cycle management strategies. MEDIA RELEASE.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Property Management Facility Management Change Management 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 3, 2016

The UK BIM Level 2 requirement went into effect 4th April 2016 and little has changed. Like the US, the UK remains mired in ‘ad hoc’ silo-based construction and facilities management processes. The post UK BIM has same issue as US BIM appeared first on 4BT.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Facility Management Change Management 40