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

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. We’ve made significant progress toward that goal, aided in large part by an improving commercial construction landscape where there were more ground-up and large projects to pursue.

Real Estate Development 67

Real Estate Development Construction Management Facility Management Project Management 67

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

There is not a single public sector organization that has a robust, proven programmatic planning, procurement, and project delivery method that provides financial visibility and transparency , and the ability to support decision-making to assure the consistent quality, on-time, and on-budget outcomes, system-wide. Global Citizen. Xpera 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. We’ve worked with developers on projects in Norfolk, Va. Across the board, the residential experience at these communities is changing.

Project Management 116

Project Management Construction Management Zoning Facility Management 116

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

In the 2016 report, construction companies indicated they were planning to implement Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) teams. While 27 percent of companies reported having a BIM/VDC department, 28 percent said they don’t bid on BIM projects. It also reduces liability by enabling more accurate planning and management.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 89

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Collaboration Handover Energy Efficiency 89

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In 2022, Garney Construction completed a three-year, $57 million project that expanded the facility from 2 million gallons per day (MGD) to 3.8 We’re not going to be considered the suburbs anymore,’’ said Stephanie Sansom, Senior Project Manager for the Parker Water & Sanitation District. Six years is not typical.

Facility Management 130

Facility Management Project Management Roofing Systems Construction Equipment 130

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

MARCH 20, 2018

The country implemented the Level 2 mandate in 2016, which requires BIM be used on taxpayer-funded construction projects. BIM helps everyone working on the project stay on the same page. In 2010, for example, Wisconsin became the first state to require BIM on publicly-funded projects with a budget over $5 million.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 92

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

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

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

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.

Project Management Consulting 40

Project Management Consulting Estimating Change Management Project Management 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Overseeing large and complex construction projects requires quite a bit of skill and experience. Aside from industry and project knowledge, you need solid leadership and management skills to navigate unique challenges and ensure successful outcomes. In early 2016 I got that call from NPH. I did that for a couple of years.

Building Design 80

Building Design Project Management Property Management Schedule Management 80

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. Not so anymore.

Schedule Management 40

Schedule Management Project Management Consulting Change Management Project Management 40

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

This issue of C+S Magazine contains the third iteration of the Yearbook of Engineering Achievement, and, as has been the case in the last two contests, these projects represent the best of the best in the AEC industry. The project features a new 1.8 Construction Management Co.:

Engineering 130

Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Environmental Consulting 130

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 15, 2023

At Autodesk, we’re committed to helping you streamline project workflows and enable you to get meaningful work done no matter where you are. Easily markup your drawings, check measurements, and link important project info (Issues, Photos, RFIs, Sheets) directly to the location on the sheet. trillion per year.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

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

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. The General Contractor provides all of the training for the project.

Insurance Management 76

Insurance Management Project Management Schedule Management Construction Equipment 76

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). Potential impacts to the CM range from increased efficiencies on site, to loss of project control and increased legislation.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 65

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

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

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. This standard may have affected a small number of contractors involved in sustainable renovation projects. Tools for Tracking Sustainable Construction Projects. According to the U.K.’s

Green Building 78

Green Building Building Standards Sustainability Project Management 78

Stok

APRIL 25, 2021

Brought on early in the project as the Zero Carbon Consultant, Stok led the Zero Carbon Certification effort in full and collaborated closely with the ILFI to create a first-of-its-kind Zero Carbon Ready pathway to achieve the developer’s goals. Haley Gardner, Manager, Energy + Carbon, International Living Future Institute.

Renewable Energy Systems 98

Renewable Energy Systems Real Estate Development Building Materials Manufacturing Electrical Systems 98

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 15, 2015

Construction delivery methods define roles, responsibilities, deliverables, levels of risks, set the overall tone, and ultimately determine the success or failure of a project more so than any single element. Integrated Project Delivery / Job Order Contracting. Task orders are issued by the owner for specific construction projects.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 45

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 23, 2022

Equip Your 2022 Projects With the Right Construction Data and Stats for Success. From measuring bid-to-win ratio, to how much a project is over budget or schedule, and KPIs , the more numbers you can put behind your work, the better. With risk increasing, how do firms keep up with new change and demand for 2022 and beyond? .

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement Schedule Management Project Management Risk Management 98

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

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 8, 2020

We founded 4BT in 2016 upon seeing a clear need to Rethink, Reshape, and Rebuild JOC. LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes were deployed in a manner that is mutually beneficial to all participants and stakeholders….2. Most importantly the UPB itself is locked and can only be changed per contract specifications.

Contracts 59

Contracts Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management Property Management 59

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Job order contracting is neither difficult to understand, nor costly to practice, yet is virtually assures the consistent delivery of quality, on-time, on-budget repair, renovation, and new construction projects…if designed, deployed, and managed correctly. It is a Program, System, and Process, rather than a single project.

Contracts 55

Contracts Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Consulting General Contracting 55

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

JUNE 20, 2018

According to a 2016 report from the American Society of Civil Engineers , almost 40 percent of the nation’s bridges have been around for 50 years or longer, and 9.1 But this incident suggests contractors and municipalities ought to take some time to learn about ABC, especially if they’re considering a similar project.

Prefabrication 84

Prefabrication Risk Management Modular Construction Construction Equipment 84

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Worker safety, adapting to change and technology and innovation driving the future of the construction industry were some of the themes we saw highlighted in industry news throughout February. billion I-4 Ultimate project in Orlando, Fla. Work was stopped across the project so similar platforms could be inspected.

Project Management 69

Project Management Building Performance Measurement Change Management Construction Management 69

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Job order contracting is neither difficult to understand, nor costly to practice, yet is virtually it assures the consistent delivery of quality, on-time, on-budget repair, renovation, and new construction projects…if the JOC Program is designed, deployed, and managed correctly. Typical JOC Project Workflow – CIty.

Contracts 52

Contracts Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Consulting General Contracting 52

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

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 8, 2020

We founded 4BT in 2016 upon seeing a clear need to Rethink, Reshape, and Rebuild JOC. LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes were deployed in a manner that is mutually beneficial to all participants and stakeholders. Most importantly the UPB itself is locked and can only be changed per contract specifications.

Contracts 52

Contracts Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction Change Management 52

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