The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 28, 2023

There are many potential benefits that can be achieved through utilizing off-site construction, including an increase in project and material quality, improved building sustainability, and jobsite safety. Additionally, building in a controlled setting can reduce material waste, providing both environmental and cost benefits.

Building Codes 290

Building Codes Modular Construction Site Planning Building Materials Manufacturing 290

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 13, 2023

She has extensive experience designing and managing both public and private projects in challenging geotechnical environments including civil infrastructure, multi-use urban infill projects, high-rise buildings, excavation and shoring, master-planned communities, hillside grading, and shoreline redevelopment projects.

Geotechnical Engineering 246

Geotechnical Engineering Infrastructure Development Public Works Project Management 246

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

Engineering 130

Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Environmental Consulting 130

Plant & Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 13, 2024

ClearTech Engineered Solutions is a Dublin-based specialist engineering consultancy that offers structural engineering & post-tensioning solutions for bridges, buildings, roads and other civil/structural engineering projects. Why is cloud-based working and software that supports collaboration so essential on major infrastructure projects?

Engineering 52

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

LDM Law

APRIL 28, 2023

has doubled from 2010 to 2017 and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the number of NPs will increase by 46% by 2030. [i] A recent study by CNA Insurance and the Nurses Service Organization examined 232 professional liability insurance claims against NPs for claims closed between January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2021.

Insurance Management 52

Insurance Management Facility Management Cost Control Project Management 52

Rabbet

JUNE 23, 2023

The survey questions addressed the impact to their construction finance process, data management and collaboration. About Rabbet Rabbet is transforming the construction finance industry with tailored solutions that provide a complete picture of construction and asset management portfolios.

Real Estate Development 52

Real Estate Development Construction Management Cost Control Surveying 52

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This Year Original Source: UK construction costs forecast to rise by up to 3.8% this year The increases will cost the National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline £1.56bn, according to Currie & Brown. Increases will force construction businesses to develop new methods and capacities to control costs and complete projects.

Government Works 67

Government Works Infrastructure Development Cost Control Project Management Consulting 67

Roads Online

APRIL 26, 2023

Material supplied by Siemens Australia’s home of sport, the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has, over a seven-year period, achieved higher than expected energy, cost and emissions savings under the energy performance contract (EPC) between Siemens and the Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC). Installing a new building management system.

Electrical Systems 52

Electrical Systems Energy Efficiency Change Management Sustainability 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

In late 2017, rideshare giant, Lyft, released a brand campaign with the tagline “It matters how you get there.” While a project’s ultimate goal is a successful completion, the steps it takes to get there are critical to profits and project’s life cycle. Each type of project delivery method has its own benefits and drawbacks.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 52

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Schedule Management Risk Management Project Management 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 27, 2018

Contractors are Leveraging Power of Construction Management Software and Mobile Applications for Growth, But Where Do Responsibilities for Device Management Lie? I’ve seen more and more project managers, foremen and site workers are pulling up plans on tablets or smart phones and entering job information. percent in 2014.

Construction Management 80

Construction Management Cost Control Project Management Site Planning 80

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

The JBKnowledge 2017 Construction Technology Report , which covers topics such as software adoption and IT investment, reveals some interesting—and perhaps a little troubling—insights about BIM. The 2017 report found the industry hasn’t made much progress in this regard. This data indicates the U.S.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 89

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Collaboration Handover Energy Efficiency 89

Constructlaw

MAY 3, 2023

Arbitration provides flexibility, control, and other efficiencies that can streamline the resolution of these disputes. US Domestic Arbitration Construction projects and parties that are all located in the US do not face the same neutrality and enforcement concerns as international projects. Voluminous evidence and documents.

General Contracting 52

General Contracting Schedule Management Project Management Cost Control 52

West Shore Construction

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

In this article, we will explore in detail the key provisions of House Bill 293, discuss a variety of hurricane protection options, including motorized screens and hurricane window protection, and explain how these solutions can improve your home’s safety and potentially reduce insurance costs.

Insurance Management 98

Insurance Management Roofing Systems Structural Systems Building Code Compliance 98

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 23, 2019

Key FY 2017 Statistics. Billion – Annual Operation Costs $7.92 – Average O&M Costs per Square Foot $27.49 – Average Lease Costs per Square Foot. I first started working with public facilities and physical infrastructure capital planning and management decades ago. million acres $16.5

Property Management 40

Property Management Cost Control Risk Management Facility Management 40

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

A great deal of research has been done one why projects fail. First and foremost is important to understand that all projects are exercises in managing change. The fact that variation is going to occur (relative to planned activities and outcomes) during the project is a given.

Project Management Consulting 65

Project Management Consulting Change Management Project Management Schedule Management 65

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 3, 2018

Contractors commonly complain of inadequate cost control, disconnected billing systems, inefficient approval workflows and more. You can declare your independence from subpar software and put your business on the path to a more efficient, cost-effective and successful future. Here’s the thing: It doesn’t have to be this way.

Cost Control 86

Cost Control Construction Equipment Collaboration Project Management 86

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 4, 2022

For more than a decade, 3D printing has been used in several ambitious initiatives and projects in construction, including: In 2004 , a USC professor attempted to 3D print a wall in what’s widely accepted as the technology’s first entry into construction. In fact, the concrete 3D printing market is projected to be valued at $56.4

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 105

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Building Performance Measurement 105

Business Facilities

AUGUST 24, 2017

Global relocation services company Cartus Corporation recently released its 2017 Domestic U.S. Relocation Policy and Practices Survey results, a report that examines the responses of 141 mobility managers representing more than 10 million employees. As managers of U.S. ” What’s Driving U.S. Relocation.

Cost Control 48

Cost Control Surveying Change Management Building Controls 48

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 9, 2018

increase in Q4 of 2017. lift in the December 2017. Before you seek to sign on multiple large projects, a little preparation wouldn’t hurt. After all, it is important to have real-time communication with all members of the project to easily identify issues and make decisions crucial for the development of the project.

Change Management 52

Change Management Construction Management Project Management Infrastructure Development 52

Construction Daily News

MAY 25, 2023

On top of that, the Federal Aviation Administration has decided to implement a more environmentally friendly design for airport control towers across the United States. The document details the Air Force’s plan to prevent, minimize, or mitigate environmental impacts as much as feasible during the project. billion, a record high.

Environmental Consulting 52

Environmental Consulting Controls Manufacturing Building Controls Building Materials Manufacturing 52

UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

On the other hand, the December Construction Index from Glenigan showed a 25% annual decrease in the number of project starts. As the year winds down, the industry is enjoying cost relief from decreased construction material prices, transportation expenses, and natural gas import prices. By September, they were 1.9%

Renewable Energy Systems 62

Renewable Energy Systems Building Optimization Material Storage Building Materials Manufacturing 62

Construction Specifier

JUNE 13, 2021

Specifications originally intended for design bid-build (DBB) projects require significant revisions to be suitable for design-build or integrated project delivery (IPD). The contractor is required to build the project in complete compliance with the drawings, specifications, and other contract documents (Figure 1).

Building Design 52

Building Design Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) General Contracting Project Management Consulting 52

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Smart lighting brings to a project a variety of sensors and technologies that enable a lighting infrastructure to become home minders, part of an entertainment assembly, security and fire-safety devices, and tools that help a business save money by optimizing luminaire use and providing information to HVAC and other building systems.

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation HVAC Systems Electrical Wiring Installation Building Automation 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

Alignment of risk and reward with a party’s ability to control risk. ASSET LIFE-CYCLE MODEL – Total Cost of Ownership Management – A framework for facilities life-cycle management. Creating a culture of partnership among all stakeholders. Creating an open information environment.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

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

Extranet Evolution

JULY 6, 2021

Some six weeks after the May 2021 initial public offering (IPO) of its shares on the New York Stock Exchange ( post ), US-based construction management Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider Procore has continued its international extension. Procore says it has over 10,000 customers running in excess of one million projects around the world.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Building Controls Public Works Cost Control 52

Construction Specifier

MAY 29, 2020

Frequently, architecturally exposed concrete slabs are achieved using topping slabs that allow greater flatness control, tighter tolerances, and various trades to complete work without disturbing final appearance. Managing expectations. Decision-makers need to be aware of the additional costs of polished concrete finishes.

Painting/finishing 52

Painting/finishing Curing Architecture Cost Control 52

UK Construction Blog

MAY 17, 2023

Build-Zone has offered 10- and 12-year structural warranty and latent defect insurance coverage for Residential, Commercial, Social Housing, Mixed-Use, Build-to-Rent, and Major Projects for 20 years. After Paul Kempton died in 2021, Peter became managing director. He directs big Sennocke projects. He manages underwriting.

Zoning 52

Zoning Insurance Management Warranty Structural Systems 52

OmTrak

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Governments around the world have spent or borrowed billions of dollars to support businesses and communities and are now seeking to recover the costs. In NZ poor design, materials and installation affected the weather tightness of over 42,000 dwellings with a total economic cost estimated at $11.3 percent in manufacturing. billion[1].

Building Commissioning 52

Building Commissioning Building Materials Manufacturing Safety Regulations Health Regulations 52

OmTrak

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Governments around the world have spent or borrowed billions of dollars to support businesses and communities and are now seeking to recover the costs. In NZ poor design, materials and installation affected the weather tightness of over 42,000 dwellings with a total economic cost estimated at $11.3 percent in manufacturing. billion[1].

Building Commissioning 52

Building Commissioning Building Materials Manufacturing Safety Regulations Health Regulations 52

The Korte Company

JUNE 16, 2020

If he gets this wrong, thousands of dollars, the work of future subcontractors and frankly the whole project is at stake. He pulled off a career shift from builder to educator, teaching, researching and becoming Chair of the Construction Management Department at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE).

Surveying 52

Surveying Building Performance Measurement Project Management Controls Manufacturing 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 11, 2023

A 2017 survey from industry body GoConstruct found nearly 200,000 people working in construction in the UK were registered disabled. As GoConstruct explains , “In practical terms in construction, a reasonable adjustment may be as simple as providing a particular type of control on a piece of machinery. “In million employees).

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Change Management Communication Government Works 52

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 6, 2023

Cambridge Biomedical Campus’s planned station, part of the projected East-West rail link, is accessible and will better connect the renowned medical research and health science institution to the UK’s train network. HS2 Old Oak Common station construction commenced in 2017. million passengers. points in May from 51.1

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency Green Building 52

The Construction Seyt

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Instead, Lodge submitted certified CDA claims to the Contracting Officer, the first of which challenged the retroactive disapproval of its sheet pile design (“Design Claim”) and the second of which sought compensation for labor and equipment costs and resultant delays attributable to the failed sheet pile wall (“Dewatering Claim”).

Government Works 52

Government Works Construction Equipment Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Project Management Consulting 52

Practical Law Construction

MAY 27, 2022

With yet another tower crane collapse (this time on a retirement living project in Kent – thankfully no one was injured), we must ask ourselves “is the current crane safety regime in the UK adequate?” In 2017, three men were killed while a crane was being erected. Of course, both concepts come with constraints.

Safety Regulations 52

Safety Regulations Land Use Regulations Health Regulations Lifts 52

UK Construction Blog

AUGUST 18, 2023

In the meantime, despite the state of the market, Skanska’s construction business in the United Kingdom managed to increase its profits last year. “We are shocked and saddened by today’s tragic incident and our thoughts are with the deceased man’s family and friends and our wider project team.”

Government Works 52

Government Works Health Regulations Safety Regulations Site Planning 52

Extranet Evolution

DECEMBER 20, 2021

They can monitor the progress and quality of work on site at a detailed level and produce reliable final client deliverables for the management of the facility. Seven million square meters of floor have already been captured in the platform across several customer projects ( Update – 11 December 2022 – see Betonmast case study ).

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Real Estate Development Site Planning Quality Control 52

Business Facilities

AUGUST 30, 2017

From the July/August 2017 Isssue. According to the Connecticut Department of Labor, the May 2017 unemployment rate for Connecticut was estimated at 4.9 percent (seasonally adjusted), unchanged from April 2017 and down four-tenths of a percentage point from a year ago. By the BF Staff. percent in 2016, was down 0.8

Infrastructure Development 52

Infrastructure Development Real Estate Development Zoning Building Products Distribution 52