Building Radar

JANUARY 14, 2020

Building planning: digital for optimized workflow 2. IoT: building with wireless intelligence 5. BIM: Solving problems proactively and reducing costs 7. See more, plan better: thanks to Augmented Reality 9. Take-off: during planning, controlling and commercialization – with drones 10.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Materials Manufacturing Site Planning Building Materials 52

Construction Specifier

JULY 16, 2024

There are also designs that aesthetically recess into the ceiling above a doorway for high end buildings, such as hotels, schools, and healthcare facilities. They are economical, easy-to-install, carry short paybacks in energy savings, and provide an effective means of preventing wildfire smoke ingress through building doorways.

HVAC System Installation 59

HVAC System Installation HVAC Systems Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency 59

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

This growth created the need for expanded infrastructure and was the driver behind the 2018 City Bond for Streets and Mobility Improvements. The main planning focal points were the phasing of roundabouts at Presidio Vista, Heritage Trace, and Golden Triangle intersections along with two water main tie-ins during the low demand season.

Stakeholder Engagement 130

Stakeholder Engagement Risk Management Public Works Piping Installation 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

In its most recent report, it found 600 million tons of construction and demolition (C&D) debris were generated in the United States in 2018. The predictability and replicability of building parts in a manufacturing-type facility make it possible for installation to set the cadence and improve schedule certainty.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Modular Construction 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 10, 2023

The stage will be busy with a stream of case studies, research projects and debates linked to location data and mapping, smart cities, estates management, the future of transportation networks, machine controls, the connected site and more. Diversity builds team strength, says Richard Gwilt, Digital Construction Manager at Kier.

Stakeholder Engagement 130

Stakeholder Engagement Construction Management Project Management Change Management 130

Extranet Evolution

JANUARY 4, 2022

On-site data is captured in line with the UK’s Rail Method of Measurement and presented in reports and visualisations, enabling analysis of resource, schedule and health and safety information. I wanted a site diary which told me who arrived when, what works were planned, and what works were undertaken.

Site Planning 52

Site Planning Project Management Schedule Management Change Management 52

Construction Marketing

JUNE 24, 2021

A recent Infrastructure Intelligence commentary detailed that 55% of contractors believe that the plan would do more harm than good. Increasing costs and falling demand for new construction projects have been putting contractors on the back foot. . These include, but aren’t limited to, exhaustive audits and modern solutions.

Material Handling 65

Material Handling Material Storage Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials 65

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 9, 2018

An architect using digital tablet to check plans for construction on site. In March 2018 alone, The Australian Bureau of Statistics Building Activity Report , stated that was a consistent uplift in the trend values of works completed on buildings, residential buildings, non-residential units, and dwellings with 0.6%, 0.4%, 0.9%, and 0.2%

Change Management 52

Change Management Construction Management Project Management Infrastructure Development 52

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 28, 2023

At the same time, the construction industry is contending with its own set of challenges regarding workforce availability, jobsite safety, building quality, lack of materials, and building sustainability. Fortunately, the implementation of off-site construction practices is one approach that can help solve these challenges.

Building Codes 290

Building Codes Modular Construction Site Planning Building Materials Manufacturing 290

GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 14, 2018

Mon, 05/14/2018 - 11:17. May 14, 2018. Project owners designing and building in many diverse areas and complex urban environments would be better served to lean on the knowledge and expertise of the local contractors and ready mix producers via a performance specification for concrete. Phillip.fry@gc…. GCP Applied Technologies.

Building Performance Measurement 60

Building Performance Measurement Property Management Quality Control Facility Management 60

OmTrak

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Productivity Decline in the Building Industry – What can be done? Governments around the world have spent or borrowed billions of dollars to support businesses and communities and are now seeking to recover the costs. How can productivity in the building industry improve? The building industry is a prime target for improvement.

Building Commissioning 52

Building Commissioning Building Materials Manufacturing Safety Regulations Health Regulations 52

OmTrak

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Productivity Decline in the Building Industry – What can be done? Governments around the world have spent or borrowed billions of dollars to support businesses and communities and are now seeking to recover the costs. How can productivity in the building industry improve? The building industry is a prime target for improvement.

Building Commissioning 52

Building Commissioning Building Materials Manufacturing Safety Regulations Health Regulations 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 29, 2018

To address this hazard, OSHA enacted a new rule about silica dust on construction sites last fall. According to Building Design + Construction , the agency had issued 116 citations related to the standard by mid-April, largely for a failure to monitor silica levels. Technology-Driven Safety Revolution Making Construction Sites Safer.

Infrastructure Development 69

Infrastructure Development Surveying Change Management Risk Management 69

UK Construction Blog

AUGUST 11, 2023

The post Read the Latest News on UK Housebuilding Sector, the Journey to Circular Cities, UK Building Output Rises in July, and One in Four British Construction Workers is Neurodiverse appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Barratt Developments, one of the UK’s leading housebuilders, announced it would build 20% fewer homes this year.

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Green Building Building Design 52

The Korte Company

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

An owner’s best partner for hotel construction is a Design-Build firm who understands that. The Korte Company was awarded this project in 2003 and immediately helped the customer identify cost savings during the early phases of the design process. Our crews returned from mandatory evacuation to a damage-free job site.

Stonework 74

Stonework Building Design Site Planning Cost Control 74

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

His professional journey is marked by a dedication to the principles of participatory planning and co-design strategies, which he seamlessly integrates into practice. 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

The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 11, 2023

ibush Mon, 12/11/2023 - 21:09 Including a farm in your master plan isn’t just trendy, it also gives back Stacey Freed Time was that golf courses and clubhouses, fitness centers, and pools ruled the community amenities offered in master planned communities (MPCs). Are Agrihoods a Growth Opportunity?

Infrastructure Development 130

Infrastructure Development Public Works Project Management Consulting Site Planning 130

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 30, 2017

And while it may take some time before these vehicles are ready to hit the road, the progress is being made and has the potential to drive greater economic efficiency than any other supply chain technology, slashing the cost of transport, once all the legal, safety and social issues are overcome.

Building Products Distribution 51

Building Products Distribution Infrastructure Development Renewable Energy Systems Site Planning 51

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The project leveraged four alternative delivery methods including: landside and airside construction management at-risk, a design-build-operate-maintain baggage team, design-bid-build award contracts and multiple design-build concession/tenant packages.

Engineering 130

Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Environmental Consulting 130

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits qpurcell Wed, 10/04/2023 - 09:00 Dvele —a California-based manufacturer of prefab, modular homes—got started by bringing two building concepts together: high performance and factory construction. In 2018, Brandon Weiss, a third-generation U.S.

Building Resilience 264

Building Resilience Modular Construction Building Automation Flooring Systems 264

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

Robust tools and processes have existing for decades that can assure quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds are consistent delivered on-time and on-budget. Furthermore, focus is placed upon empowering owners and their awarded JOC contractors to build and retain LEAN knowledge and capabilities and to be self sufficient.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 92

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Procurement 92

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 6, 2023

Meanwhile, the idea for diesel-free sites has the support of major contractors. Moreover, the building sector is undergoing a transformation brought on by net-zero design; and here is how you can make the most of this trend. By 2025, the Cambridge South station is planned to serve 1.8 million passengers.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency Green Building 52

ENR Construction

AUGUST 8, 2012

Search our site: Infrastructure. Building Types. Current Costs. Quarterly Cost Reports. Environmental Protection Agency bannned PCB production in 1979 and, by 1984, had declared a 200-mile span of the Hudson River a Superfund site. The plan still guides the effort today. Transportation. Environment.

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 51

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Project Management Consulting Construction Equipment General Contracting 51

Construction Specifier

JUNE 5, 2024

By Karine Galla Air and water-resistive barrier systems play a crucial role in the longevity and performance of commercial buildings, and safeguarding against issues such as excessive energy consumption and moisture-related damage. They promote drying because they allow vapor from inside the building to diffuse to the outside.

Building Code Compliance 59

Building Code Compliance HVAC System Installation Renewable Energy Systems Building Materials Manufacturing 59

iField Smart

JANUARY 4, 2024

Introduction: In the rapidly evolving field of construction management, Building Information Modeling (BIM) has emerged as a game-changer. BIM collaboration tools and BIM software have revolutionized the way construction projects are planned, designed, executed, and managed.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Collaboration Stakeholder Engagement Construction Management 52

iField Smart

JANUARY 4, 2024

Introduction: In the rapidly evolving field of construction management, Building Information Modeling (BIM) has emerged as a game-changer. BIM collaboration tools and BIM software have revolutionized the way construction projects are planned, designed, executed, and managed.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Collaboration Stakeholder Engagement Construction Management 52

Job Order Contracting

JULY 24, 2023

Zero credible cost visibility and inability to enable cost management… another instance of Government attempt to compete with the private sector and lack of capable and continuous accountable leadership. There are specialized SMS modules, such as BUILDER (buildings), RAILER (rails), ROOFER (roofs), and PAVER (pavements).

Facility Management 54

Facility Management Risk Management Property Management Infrastructure Development 54

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

How to Get Your Construction Documents Under Control Once and For All. As a result, a shocking number of companies in the building industry have poor construction document control. In fact, such non-optimal activities cost the industry more than $175 billion in labor costs in 2018 alone. Good question.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Quality Control Building Controls Change Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

How to Get Your Construction Documents Under Control Once and For All. As a result, a shocking number of companies in the building industry have poor construction document control. In fact, such non-optimal activities cost the industry more than $175 billion in labor costs in 2018 alone. Good question.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Quality Control Building Controls Change Management 52

Business Facilities

AUGUST 5, 2019

I n order to attract new development, locations have to be prepared for it and have sites that are ready to hit the ground running. are implementing site certification programs that give available sites a shovel ready designation—meaning that the site is primed and ready for economic development. States across the U.S.

Real Estate Development 87

Real Estate Development Building Materials Manufacturing Site Planning Infrastructure Development 87

Business Facilities

AUGUST 7, 2019

percent of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2018 can be attributed to travel and tourism. Domestic travelers accounted for $933 billion of the 2018 total (86 percent of the total travel expenditures). By the BF Staff. From the July/August 2019 Issue. A ccording to the U.S. Travel Association, 2.9 reached $1.1

Historic Preservation 51

Historic Preservation Facility Management Quality Control Ramps 51

UK Construction Blog

AUGUST 18, 2023

The post Find About the Latest News on Construction Worker’s Death at New Stadium Site, Skanska UK Building Earnings Rose £55m, the EU Supplies Most UK Building Imports, and Afghan Refugees Talking About Homelessness in Britain appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Until further notice, site work has stopped.

Government Works 52

Government Works Health Regulations Safety Regulations Site Planning 52

UK Construction Blog

MAY 17, 2023

Meanwhile, warranty service provider for structures Build-Zone is celebrating its 20th year in the building industry as an insurer. Furthermore, there are indications that things are turning around in the building business in the UK. Peter manages company development and customer success for Build-Zone and sets strategic goals.

Zoning 52

Zoning Insurance Management Warranty Structural Systems 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Danielle O’Connell, Skanska USA Building Inc. Chris Walker, The PENTA Building Group. As Mechanical Engineer & Project Manager, Jason oversees the implementation of digital platforms in a multi-building and multi-phase project. Maggie Farrell, S. Wilson & Co. Aubrey Ginn, Shapiro & Duncan, Inc. Mohammad S.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 122

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Project Management Construction Management 122

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 12, 2016

The company designs, engineers and builds assembly lines and test equipment for advanced manufacturers, ranging from small components to complete turnkey systems. Eurotranciatura will also build a roughly 30,000-square-foot distribution warehouse near its current plant to accommodate growth and reduce transportation costs.

Building Materials Manufacturing 96

Building Materials Manufacturing Controls Manufacturing Building Products Distribution Facility Management 96

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 23, 2017

N ew technologies and business models have the heavy/discrete manufacturing industry on the verge of an innovative new period that promises greater productivity and the potential for lower costs, according to a recent report prepared by GE. The 109,000-square-foot building has two clean rooms built on a 6-million-pound, 3.5-foot

Building Materials Manufacturing 42

Building Materials Manufacturing Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Controls Manufacturing Infrastructure Development 42

Business Facilities

AUGUST 14, 2017

Founded in 2012, Blue Apron, a meal kit delivery company, said in February that it plans to bring more than 2,000 jobs to New Jersey with the construction and opening of a 495,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Linden. The company also plans to build a fulfillment center in Fairfield, CA in 2018.

Building Products Distribution 60

Building Products Distribution Land Use Regulations Roofing Systems Electrical Systems 60