Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 14, 2023

ProjectWise® and iTwin® Facilitate Data-centric Workflows, Optimizing Decision-making to Deliver More Intelligent Sustainable Infrastructure WSP Australia is committed to fostering a holistic digital approach to project delivery across all infrastructure sectors to meet evolving industry demands.

Engineering 130

Engineering Project Management Change Management Building Optimization 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 29, 2023

KYLE, TX – STV, a professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today announced that it has signed a contract with the City of Kyle, Texas, to serve as lead design engineer for the second phase of the city’s Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) expansion. project manager at STV.

Permits 130

Permits Project Management Infrastructure Development Facility Management 130

The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 12, 2023

He’s happy because 20 years ago he left a lucrative career as a hedge fund manager to start a construction company in Rehoboth Beach, Del., John “JD” DiStefano carries that flag to the field as one of the company’s two production managers in Delaware. Such is the story of Schell Brothers, our 2023 Builder of the Year.

Project Management Consulting 246

Project Management Consulting Construction Management Warranty Insurance Management 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 10, 2023

As Sundt’s new leader Falvey will oversee Sundt’s Northern California building projects and collaborate closely with senior leadership on long-term strategy and planning. “We Sean joined Sundt in 2017 and has nearly 20 years of industry experience. Sundt has over 70 years of diverse project work throughout California.

Building Commissioning 130

Building Commissioning Building Controls Public Works Project Management 130

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. Making the decision to seek out software boils down to commitment.

Project Management 64

Project Management Construction Management Change Management Schedule Management 64

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 16, 2023

In addition to UCSD, a consortium of universities collaborated on the NHERI TallWood project, including the Colorado School of Mines; the University of Nevada, Reno; Colorado State University; the University of Washington; Washington State University; Oregon State University; and Lehigh University.

Building Resilience 130

Building Resilience Structural Systems Building Performance Measurement Wall Systems 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Through this work, this year’s class of Rising Stars have directly benefited the design profession, their employers, project owners, and society. Throughout his career, Enrico has demonstrated exceptional proficiency in project design and leadership, spearheading various initiatives that have left a lasting impact.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management 147

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2017

Construction Project Management activities, adequately supported by LEAN construction processes (JOC, IPD,PPP), a common data environment(CDE) , and technologies such as the Cloud and BIM allow savvy AECOO[1] organizations to more consistently achieve a higher quality and productivity gains. 2017, Cholakis, P. 2017, Cholakis, P.

Project Management 40

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 22, 2023

She is responsible for shaping transportation and mobility equity policy through collaboration with federal, state and local agency leaders. “I Since 2017, Mendes has been an adjunct professor at Rutgers University, teaching the National Transit Institute’s Advanced Environmental Justice seminar.

Environmental Consulting 130

Environmental Consulting Public Works Project Management Consulting Lifts 130

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.”.

Procurement 95

Procurement Safety Regulations Lean Construction Risk Management 95

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Recognizing these causal factors and implementing available solutions can substantially reduce the number of failed projects, and more efficiently achieve other project objectives. Project Management: Cost, Time, and Quality, Two Best Guesses and a Phenomenon, Its Time to Accept Other Success Criteria. Cooke-Davies, T.

Stakeholder Engagement 79

Stakeholder Engagement Property Management Change Management Project Management 79

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 10, 2018

If you work in construction, you’re probably familiar with the finger-pointing phase of a project. It’s no surprise the finger-pointing phase happens in many projects. Delays and change orders are pretty standard, but that doesn’t make them any less stressful for those involved in a project. Adapt with business intelligence.

Project Management 86

Project Management Construction Management Change Management Collaboration 86

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The holistic plan, which is expected to be finalized in late 2024, will outline recommendations for facilities, fixed-route services by fleet type, a replacement schedule and overall cost projections and proposed timelines. Johnson, RTD general manager and chief executive officer. WSP has begun to develop the transition plan.

Electrical Systems 130

Electrical Systems Infrastructure Development Project Management Consulting Facility Management 130

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 28, 2018

We know you want to come to our Collaborate 2018 conference. We understand you are anxious to learn tons of new construction management software skills in sessions based on your role , network alongside others in the industry, hear the latest industry trends and best practices from leading industry speakers and explore Portland in October.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Construction Management Project Management Building Controls 52

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

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. Until this time, Joe led WSP’s Earth & Environment business in the USA.

Project Management Consulting 130

Project Management Consulting Energy Efficiency Environmental Consulting Infrastructure Development 130

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. Improve Project Management. Improve Communication and Collaboration. Create One Source of Data. Get Faster Business Insights.

Project Management 88

Project Management Construction Management Insurance Management Risk Management 88

The Pro Builder

APRIL 17, 2024

But those systems only underscore an unwavering commitment to collaboration, transparent communication, and consistency with trade partners, customers, and across their in-house teams. In 2017, the quality assessments were labeled mostly yellow, orange, and red (no bueno); by 2023, the same chart was almost all green (mucho bueno).

Quality Control 130

Quality Control Project Management Consulting Cost Control Communication 130

The Pro Builder

JUNE 22, 2023

Understanding the capabilities of the factory allowed us to meet the attainability goals for the project,” says White, director of design at Dahlin Group , in Irvine, Calif. There are many projects I’ve completed where you would never know they’ve come out of a factory,” says Paul Gilbert, president of E.

Modular Construction 231

Modular Construction Building Materials Manufacturing Site Planning Building Design 231

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

Practical Law Construction

JANUARY 13, 2021

There is concern globally that the ongoing negative impact of COVID-19 during 2021 may result in an increasing number of disputes as projects come to completion and the final accounting exercise is carried out. Greener pastures – the new Green Book. In the new edition, FIDIC has sought to address this. times the length of the original.

Contracts 98

Contracts General Contracting Green Building Risk Management 98

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

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 13, 2017

We’ve had a great time here at the Viewpoint 2017 Collaborate User Conference , where close to 2,000 people have gathered to network, collaborate, learn, and have fun. Our new platforms enable integration between office, team, and field for a more holistic view of your company and projects.

Project Management 84

Project Management Construction Management Collaboration Building Design 84

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

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. Construction started in 2019.

Facility Management 130

Facility Management Project Management Roofing Systems Construction Equipment 130

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. BIM helps everyone working on the project stay on the same page.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 92

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

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

Revit OpEd

APRIL 16, 2016

As I shared in the What's New post the other day, we can create our own Reference Plane subcategories; in both projects AND Families. It is my opinion that Families should NOT bring Object Style subcategories for Reference Planes into Projects when they are loaded. I really hope we don't end up with this.

Project Management 49

Project Management Collaboration 49

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

In 2017, McKinsey Global Institute released a report whose findings were enough to make any decision-maker in the construction industry pay attention. For example, contractors might face many different regulations, struggle with project management, lack enough skilled labor, or haven’t invested in the right technology.

Construction Management 83

Construction Management Project Management Collaboration Communication 83

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

For the most part, it’s an uncomfortable lottery, in which disaster could strike communities that have only been allocated minimal preparation for the management of the consequences of such events. It also allows for the prioritization of repair to assets contributing to long-term food security, such as water harvesting systems.

Environmental Impact Assessment 130

Environmental Impact Assessment Risk Management Mapping Infrastructure Development 130

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 On the whole, though, laptops, tablets and smartphones were the most common mobile tools on construction sites in 2017, likely since they can serve many purposes. Efficient project management.

Change Management 75

Change Management Construction Management Project Management Risk Management 75

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

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 3, 2018

And as JBKnowledge’s 2017 Construction Technology Report notes, many companies have to rely on spreadsheets or other manual processes to move data between them, which takes extra time and effort and impedes data visibility across departments. Effectively tracks and manages construction equipment and materials. So, don’t wait.

Cost Control 86

Cost Control Construction Equipment Collaboration Project Management 86

Commercial Construction Blog

JANUARY 15, 2018

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. 2: Remixing the Mall.

Facility Management 108

Facility Management Health Regulations Infrastructure Development HVAC Systems 108

Practical Law Construction

DECEMBER 16, 2020

NEC4 was published in 2017. The 2020 update clarifies Option X7 to provide that delay damages end on the date on which the project manager issues a termination certificate. Stage Two is the construction phase of the project and deals with delivery of the development, and finalisation of the design by the contractor.

General Contracting 87

General Contracting Project Management Consulting Schedule Management Change Management 87

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 12, 2017

No, it wasn’t a Will Ferrell comedy, but the keynote speaker on the second day of the 2017 Viewpoint Collaborate User Conference. As Viewpoint CEO Manolis Kotzabasakis reminded us yesterday in his opening presentation , Viewpoint Collaborate isn’t just about business; it’s also about fun. We laughed. We clapped.

Collaboration 80

Collaboration Property Management Construction Management Communication 80

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 5, 2018

Winners are honored at our Collaborate User Conference , where their achievements are showcased to more than 2,000 attendees. To provide a solution, Southern Botanical created a secure customer payment portal that syncs data from Vista to provide accurate data management and reporting. The company’s results were amazing.

Building Code Compliance 80

Building Code Compliance Building Codes Building Automation Risk Management 80