Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 3, 2024

He has a proven track record of building, leading, and fostering collaboration in diverse multi-sector and multi-service businesses. He holds over 35 years of progressive experience and management responsibility in consulting and engineering services. JOSEPH SCZURKO Joseph Sczurko has been a licensed professional engineer since 1989.

Project Management Consulting 130

Project Management Consulting Energy Efficiency Environmental Consulting Infrastructure Development 130

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 24, 2018

The majority of construction companies are using a variety of software solutions for accounting, project management, estimating, and other important functions. The 2017 report includes many insights about software use in our industry. In 2017, only 16.6 Five years ago, 22.9 percent were using that many, while 22.5

Change Management 86

Change Management Project Management Approvals Construction Management 86

The Pro Builder

JUNE 22, 2023

That may be OK-ish with a traditional stick-built production home, where construction documents are commonly open to a certain amount of interpretation and making changes in the field isn’t uncommon. RELATED 2023 Housing Giants Report: Holding Back the Headwinds 2023 Housing Giants List: Ranking the Biggest U.S. Not so in a factory.

Modular Construction 231

Modular Construction Building Materials Manufacturing Site Planning Building Design 231

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Any change to the natural and built environment has a significant impact on its local surrounding, not just commercially and environmentally, but practically too. With no warning, huge changes take place; power goes out, transport shuts down, hospitals become inaccessible. But what about when a port floods? So where does this leave us?

Environmental Impact Assessment 130

Environmental Impact Assessment Risk Management Mapping Infrastructure Development 130

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 18, 2018

Contractors have a lot to keep track of daily: from crews on the jobsite and subcontractors to equipment, materials and ever-changing conditions. To keep things organized, most contractors use technology in some capacity to facilitate day-to-day workflows for project management , scheduling, accounting , estimating and more.

Project Management 84

Project Management Schedule Management Change Management Material Handling 84

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 10, 2018

Delays and change orders are pretty standard, but that doesn’t make them any less stressful for those involved in a project. Many of them can be prevented, however, with improved communication and collaboration , enabled by leading-edge technology and business intelligence (BI). Get on the same page with construction software.

Project Management 86

Project Management Construction Management Change Management Collaboration 86

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Facilities Management – 2017 Best Practices. Facilities management, practiced properly, is process-centered. Despite the “surveys”, “reports”, and hype associated with BIM, building owners and facilities management professionals have yet to fully understand BIM, let alone decide whether or not to practice it.

Facility Management 40

Facility Management Lean Construction Project Management Consulting Change Management 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 1, 2017

LEAN Procurement via Collaborative Job Order Contracting provides significantly improve outcomes for all participants and stakeholders. There are several core elements associated with LEAN Procurement via Collaborative Job Order Contracting for real property owners, construction contractors, and building users.

Procurement 40

Procurement Collaboration Contracts Lean Construction 40

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 19, 2018

By 2020, technology adoption in construction is expected to reach 70 percent, according to a 2017 report from McKinsey Global Institute. Meanwhile, JBKnowledge’s Construction Technology Report noted that workflows like accounting, estimating and project management depend more and more on integrated software.

Project Management 80

Project Management Change Management Building Automation Construction Management 80

Commercial Construction Blog

JANUARY 17, 2017

Fostering a collaborative culture among our team, from new hires to our most veteran staff, will continue to be a focus for Englewood in 2017. Earlier this month I was going through my post-holiday emails when I came across a Construction Dive article on 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Construction Pros in 2017.

Closeout 82

Closeout Building Permits Construction Management Project Management 82

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In 2017, McKinsey & Company released a 10-year analysis from 2005 to 2015 that found that construction-labor productivity in the United States hadn’t kept pace with other industries. Through our own research, we’ve seen measurable improvements in productivity among industry professionals who use digital tools to collaborate.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 105

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Project Management Communication 105

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 5, 2018

JBKnowledge’s 2017 Construction Technology Report found that 41.4 That view has changed, however, as in 2017, only 16.9 That view has changed, however, as in 2017, only 16.9 Benefits of apps that integrate the office and field include: Improved communication and collaboration. Efficient project management.

Change Management 75

Change Management Project Management Construction Management Risk Management 75

Commercial Construction Blog

JANUARY 15, 2018

1: Grocery Sector Ripe for Change. Some new grocery trends, such as the popularity of curbside pickup and delivery services being introduced by many store chains, have real potential to change facility and infrastructure needs, which could result in an uptick in grocery construction and renovation projects.

Facility Management 108

Facility Management Health Regulations Infrastructure Development HVAC Systems 108

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 14, 2018

People are right to be concerned, since in 2017, McKinsey Global Institute found the construction industry’s labor productivity only improved 1 percent globally over the past 20 years. Lagging productivity hurts contractors in many ways, including lost jobs, low profits, and unnecessary headaches like change orders and rework.

Project Management 88

Project Management Construction Management Insurance Management Risk Management 88

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 20, 2018

As we discussed in a recent blog post , the JBKnowledge 2017 Construction Technology report found that building information modeling (BIM) adoption in the United States has been fairly slow, with only 27 percent of construction companies having a BIM department. Success stories like the LACCD indicate the potential of BIM adoption.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 92

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

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

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

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. Senior management failure is the #1 cause of poor project outcomes. Edwards Demming.

Project Management Consulting 91

Project Management Consulting Change Management Project Management Schedule Management 91

Practical Law Construction

DECEMBER 16, 2020

NEC4 was published in 2017. Most standard forms do not publish updates so prolifically and (certainly for this year with all its changes) you could argue more’s the pity. Below we take a closer look at some of the key changes. Jumping the gun on Triple Point? However, perhaps NEC is right to act now.

General Contracting 87

General Contracting Project Management Consulting Schedule Management Change Management 87

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 3, 2018

If you’re a contractor still using too many manual processes or having to do even more work because of outdated technologies, that last item might be foremost on your mind, and it might be time for a change. Effectively tracks and manages construction equipment and materials.

Cost Control 86

Cost Control Collaboration Construction Equipment Project Management 86

Practical Law Construction

DECEMBER 13, 2022

It is six years since FIDIC unveiled the pre-release of the 2017 Yellow Book, and in this conference it felt like we’ve moved away from the training and explanations of how the 2017 suite works as compared to the well-regarded 1999 suite of contracts. 2022 reprint of Red, Yellow and Silver Books 2017. ” arise.

Contracts 59

Contracts General Contracting Change Management Permits 59

Practical Law Construction

JANUARY 11, 2022

I particularly enjoyed the very open (collaborative) discussion around the new FIDIC Collaborative Contract that is a work in progress. The biggest change from the test edition comes with the addition of a number of user-friendly tools, including extensive guidance notes, flow charts, and sample forms for managing the contract.

Contracts 52

Contracts General Contracting Insurance Management Project Management Consulting 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 13, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is the final installment in a five-part series on Construction Project Management — how innovative technologies and software are helping project managers streamline processes to build faster, smarter projects. The largest group of respondents in 2017 reported using only two software solutions.

Project Management 64

Project Management Construction Management Change Management Schedule Management 64

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

Tran/courtesy Holcim Designed by Handel Architects in collaboration with Steven Winters & Associates, SOCOTEC, and WSP to incorporate Passive House design in its office portion, Winthrop Center in Boston is the worlds largest Passive House-certified office building. By Jamie Gentoso, P.E. Photos by Joseph D.

Sustainability 59

Sustainability Energy Efficiency Roofing Systems Energy Conservation 59

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. So why change something if it’s already working?

Facility Management 130

Facility Management Project Management Roofing Systems Construction Equipment 130

Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

From the July/August 2017 Issue. Innovation Valley is East Tennessee’s regional economic development partnership managed by the Knoxville Chamber. The center is a collaborative of academia, industry, and national laboratories. By the BF Staff. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/ornl.gov). Credit: Wikimedia Commons/ornl.gov).

Renewable Energy Systems 67

Renewable Energy Systems Electrical Systems Energy Efficiency Infrastructure Development 67

Business Facilities

JULY 24, 2019

Metro Atlanta unites its global brands and companies to the new ideas from local startups every day—creating the ideas that change the world. From full-service, large-scale managed IT solutions to custom software, online and app development, West Michigan’s high-tech industry can build solutions from the ground up. Former Gov.

Renewable Energy Systems 108

Renewable Energy Systems Facility Management Building Permits Public Works 108

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 6, 2021

This calls for specialised software that can meet ever-changing demands of each and every project. Accordingly, in 2017, the team turned to Autodesk to transition to full Revit modelled workflows. They can now go from full design to install using Revit design parts throughout the whole process to protect the lifecycle of the model.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) HVAC System Installation Risk Management HVAC Systems 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The way in which procurement is often managed can reduce the likelihood that a building will be safe [] Issues at this stage, for example inadequate specification, focus on low cost or adversarial contracting, can make it difficult (and most likely, more expensive) to produce a safe building. Feel free to contact me for more information.

Procurement 52

Procurement Safety Regulations Quality Assurance Lean Construction 52

Rabbet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

In the ever-evolving construction industry, lenders and developers face ongoing challenges in communication, collaboration, and operational efficiency. External collaboration, reporting, data analysis, managing risk, and processing draw requests emerged as major challenges for lenders.

Real Estate Development 52

Real Estate Development Risk Management Surveying Construction Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Founded in 1935, Khansaheb is one of the leading and longest serving construction and facilities management companies in the United Arab Emirates. The company’s divisions now include investments, property management and a lifestyle division alongside their construction services.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management Project Management Construction Management 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

We ask that you join us in the celebration of the AEC industry and learn more about the projects leading the way in changing the future of the built environment. Construction Management Co.: The goal is to create a collaborative environment that would encourage students to develop their ideas and work on entrepreneurial projects.

Engineering 130

Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Environmental Consulting 130

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 9, 2018

increase in Q4 of 2017. lift in the December 2017. Execution discrepancy: More often than may be ideal, there are often changes to construction which are not detailed in the original construction specifications. Moreover, in the private sector, the trend estimate for house commencements rose 2.0%

Change Management 52

Change Management Construction Management Project Management Infrastructure Development 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 7, 2017

Construction Document Information Management is central to productivity improvement. Construction Document Information Management. 2017, Cholakis, P. Streamlining Construction Document Information Management processes is an essential step towards improving productivity, quality, and overall value for all stakeholders.

Construction Management 40

Construction Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction 40

Plant & Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Why is cloud-based working and software that supports collaboration so essential on major infrastructure projects? It could have made everything a lot more accurate and easier to deal with the constant changes. Collaboration and coordination is by far the greatest challenge in any project.

Engineering 52

Engineering Project Management Consulting Building Information Modeling (BIM) Risk Management 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

Consistent application of collaborative processes, supported by cloud technology. ASSET LIFE-CYCLE MODEL – Total Cost of Ownership Management – A framework for facilities life-cycle management. Integrating operating, design and construction knowledge through broad based team meetings. Reducing redundant efforts, conflicts.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Lean Construction 40

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Efficient management of the numerous repair, renovation, and construction project facing real property owners requires changing how owner, architecture, engineer, and builder relationships are structured. Or work smarter. Your choice. That said, not all implementations or tools for IPD and JOC are the same.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Lean Construction Quality Assurance 40

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2024

He has collaborated with leading companies including Cooley and Meridiam, contributing to high-profile projects and helping cement the firm’s reputation as a visionary leader in commercial interiors that put their clients— and most importantly, the people behind the client— at the center.

Architecture 52

Architecture Public Works Project Management Change Management 52