CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

As of November 2018, the general industry’s walking working surface standard 1910.28(b)(9) update As of November 2018, OSHA requires all new permanent, fixed ladders to be equipped with a personal fall protection system or ladder safety system if there is a risk of falling 24ft or greater to a lower level, or the ground.

Safety Regulations 59

Safety Regulations Building Code Compliance Roofing Systems Construction Equipment 59

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 24, 2018

HR, Finance and Accounting Professionals: Learn How to Work Smarter Not Harder at Collaborate 2018. Managing the hundreds, if not thousands, of moving pieces, people and processes and the data connected with each across each project can be an epic task. Spectrum: Using Workflow to Manage Payroll Time and Purchase Order Approvals.

Collaboration 80

Collaboration Change Management Approvals Construction Management 80

OmTrak

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Building Manuals: Embracing Change for Safer, Efficient Facilities The Building Confidence Report (BCR) In 2018, the Building Confidence Report (BCR) was tabled by State and Territory Building Ministers in response to concerns regarding building defects and cladding fires. Embracing Change Building Manuals are a point-in-time document.

Building Code Compliance 69

Building Code Compliance Safety Regulations Land Use Regulations Facility Management 69

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. This allowed the overall sequencing to change but still maintain the optimal window for the Golden Triangle utility tie-in. Riley Seahorn, Assoc.

Stakeholder Engagement 130

Stakeholder Engagement Risk Management Public Works Piping Installation 130

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 20, 2023

These include: Parker Schoening, project executive; Roya Vermillion, preconstruction executive; Eddy Einem, senior project manager and division aviation market leader; and Brandon Tessier, senior project manager. Parker Schoening , previously a Senior project Manager, is promoted to Project Executive.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Project Management Quality Control Construction Management 52

Construction Daily News

JUNE 13, 2023

This spring, several states are at risk of flooding due to heavy downpours and a substantial snowpack in the Western Alps and Upper Midwest. But there’s a problem: New infrastructure planning often uses historical flood patterns rather than climate change risk estimates. Old flood risk data won’t help.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Infrastructure Development Building Permits Change Management 52

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 65

Project Management Consulting Change Management Project Management Schedule Management 65

Roads Online

JANUARY 22, 2024

Attending a tradeshow in the US in 2018 introduced us to some of the products and solutions that were available globally, and gave us a head start on working with our suppliers to develop a range of products suited to managing this hazard here in Australia,” says Darell. mg/m 3 , long before the standard was introduced in July 2020.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Building Standards Building Materials Change Management 52

Construction Law

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Crossrail should have opened in December 2018 but is currently hoped to be completed by the first half of 2022. The NAO report however highlights why action is long overdue and how difficult it could be to improve things – culture change is required. Creating it is the challenge for government and industry alike.

Procurement 52

Procurement Estimating Schedule Management Government Works 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

These comprehensive blueprints provide a structured framework for managing vehicular and pedestrian traffic in and around construction sites, roadwork zones, and various infrastructure projects. By Greg Ryan Traffic Control Plans are an integral part of civil and structural engineering projects, impacting safety, efficiency, and success.

Safety Regulations 130

Safety Regulations Cost Control Site Planning Zoning 130

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 23, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. Last week, we talked about the complexity of construction projects and the role of the project manager in managing the processes behind them. Hire bad people to manage and build the project? The results are likely to be even better.

Project Management 72

Project Management Change Management Construction Management Insurance Management 72

Strong Tie

MARCH 7, 2023

I relocated to the Austin area in 2018. Halye Vance with the Simpson Strong-Tie Central Texas Sales Team I am beyond grateful to my manager and team for taking a risk and providing me the opportunity to take on this sales role. It has been life-changing. I’m fortunate to be surrounded by the most supportive managers.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Change Management 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Construction sites these days have no shortage of data: design and BIM data from the planning stages of a project, jobsite data collected by wearables, mobile devices and sensors on equipment/materials, accounting and job progress data from the office, project management data and much more. That, however, is changing.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 96

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Risk Management Construction Equipment Project Management 96

West Shore Construction

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Insurance Discounts: Because impact-resistant windows reduce the risk of damage, many insurance companies offer premium discounts for homes equipped with these windows. House Bill 293 changes this dynamic, but it doesn’t completely eliminate the role of HOAs in regulating the appearance of hurricane protection systems.

Insurance Management 98

Insurance Management Roofing Systems Structural Systems Building Code Compliance 98

UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

The UK government announced this week that schools with RAAC must close or delay opening due to a risk of collapse. Over time, concrete absorbs carbon dioxide, lowering its pH and increasing corrosion risk. A Kent elementary school’s RAAC failed in 2018, causing a ceiling fall. What’s occurring in UK schools?

Building Materials 62

Building Materials Environmental Impact Assessment Renewable Energy Systems Green Building 62

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 26, 2022

RKD began using BIM 360 in 2018 to enhance workflows across its international office network. Using BIM workflows, which are certified to BS EN ISO 19650-2:2018 , means that all projects are set up using the same core principles for folder structure, file naming, and information sharing. . Driving the Productivity of Design Teams.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Collaboration Project Management Consulting Project Management 52

Extranet Evolution

JANUARY 4, 2022

Typically, a job is priced on a set of assumptions, but the reality of site work may mean we need to justify new access requirements, bigger foundations, or changed work sequences.” Raildiary has developed a shift planning tool that helps managers populate programmes in less than 10 minutes.

Site Planning 52

Site Planning Project Management Schedule Management Change Management 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 29, 2018

Read the following stories from May’s construction news to find out what’s new, what’s changing and what’s worth your attention. These advances are changing the way contractors handle construction safety, and the results are promising. Survey: Mayors’ Top Concerns Include Infrastructure, Climate Change, Opioids. Infrastructure.

Infrastructure Development 69

Infrastructure Development Surveying Change Management Risk Management 69

The Korte Company

APRIL 30, 2024

Vikki started at The Korte Company as a project control assistant in 2018. While a lot has changed, her brother still owns the 10 acres where their old house and barn once stood. Like her first home, Vikki also experienced a period of change after studying for years to become a teacher. It was time for her to make a change.

Government Works 52

Government Works Change Management Project Management General Contracting 52

GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 28, 2018

Wed, 03/28/2018 - 08:57. March 28, 2018. Bill Parks, project manager for waterproofer F.D. Thomas, knew if they could clear one crucial hurdle—changing the original waterproofing specs of the transportation infrastructure—he and his team could meet the demanding expectations. “We Phillip.fry@gc…. GCP Applied Technologies.

Waterproofing Systems 105

Waterproofing Systems Structural Systems Foundation Systems Wall Systems 105

Practical Law Construction

JANUARY 11, 2022

For completeness, I should mention that the issues that I flagged in the test version have been resolved by FIDIC: the issue of the employer indemnity for all Employer’s Risks has been resolved with employer indemnities narrowed to broadly match those of the 2017 Yellow Book; and. User friendly tools. Prolongation Costs?

Contracts 52

Contracts General Contracting Insurance Management Project Management Consulting 52

Practical Law Construction

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Certain errata and formatting issues were addressed by FIDIC in 2018 and 2019 with the release of a clarification memorandum. However the 2022 reprint incorporates these flagged minor amendments, as well as more significant changes to the terms and conditions, though FIDIC reported that these do not change the risk profile.

Contracts 59

Contracts General Contracting Change Management Permits 59

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

Construction Specifier

JULY 16, 2024

Needless to say, facility managers are scrambling to figure out how to limit outdoor smoke infiltration now and during future wildfire events. 1 People in the greatest risk category are particularly vulnerable to 10-µm particles or smaller because they generally enter the lungs through the nose and throat.

HVAC System Installation 59

HVAC System Installation HVAC Systems Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency 59

NH Construction Law

APRIL 26, 2018

Sometimes this unanticipated time/space compression is the owner’s fault, in which case the general contractor/construction manager and its subcontractors will likely be entitled to increased compensation by change order or otherwise -- and to a mechanic’s lien if that increase is not paid. See Town of Bedford v.

General Contracting 40

General Contracting Change Management Risk Management Construction Management 40

Work Gearz

MARCH 5, 2022

Sanitation engineers or waste management professionals, traditionally called garbage men deal with a multitude of debris, sharp and pointy objects, poisons, chemicals, rotting food, and much more. There are hundreds of work boots for waste management in the marketplace. Our top pick is the Muck Boot® Chore Wellington Safety Boots.

Waterproofing Systems 52

Waterproofing Systems Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Heavy Lifting Transportation Fire Protection Systems 52

Jonas Construction

MARCH 9, 2022

Owning or managing a construction contractor business keeps you busy around the clock. So how can you keep up with industry changes in order to stay profitable and competitive? By the end of this article, you will know exactly how your business can stay ahead of the curve in the ever-changing construction industry.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

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

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 11, 2019

According to a 2018 JB Knowledge/Con Tech Survey , 90 percent of respondents said there must be a mobile plan or app in place to help with their current processes. So what advantages are reaped by having an inter-connected, cloud-based construction management solution? Here’s how: Information at Your Fingertips – Online or Offline.

Project Management 52

Project Management Construction Equipment Risk Management Construction Management 52

Extranet Evolution

JULY 7, 2021

However, in the four years since the disaster, significant changes including digitisation of aspects of UK building safety have also been set in motion. ‘The Golden Thread’ Dame Judith Hackitt’s independent review of building regulations and fire safety, Building a Safer Future , was published in May 2018.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Real Estate Development Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Radar

JULY 15, 2020

The Development of New Processes and Programs is Picking up Speed in Germany Digital processes and tools are changing all areas of our lives at a rapid pace. Artificial Intelligence In general, artificial intelligence (AI) will positively change all areas of the construction industry. The idea of Building 4.0

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Automation Site Planning Cost Control 52

GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 28, 2018

Wed, 03/28/2018 - 08:57. March 28, 2018. Bill Parks, project manager for waterproofer F.D. Thomas, knew if they could clear one crucial hurdle—changing the original waterproofing specs of the transportation infrastructure—he and his team could meet the demanding expectations. “We Phillip.fry@gc…. GCP Applied Technologies.

Waterproofing Systems 68

Waterproofing Systems Structural Systems Foundation Systems Wall Systems 68

Roads Online

MAY 29, 2023

R&I sits down with TAC’s management, as well as a past winner to learn more. By producing impactful short films that raise awareness of important road safety issues, young people can be a powerful force for change on our roads,” Calafiore says. A s of April 5, 87 people have lost their lives on Victorian roads.

Budgeting 77

Budgeting Risk Management Infrastructure Development Change Management 77

Buildern

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

The construction industry is a risk-intensive business, where owners have to make sure that their investment is secure while contractors are trying to maximize their profit margins. From an owner’s perspective, retainage in construction serves as a form of security against potential risks such as contractor default or incomplete work.

General Contracting 52

General Contracting Land Use Regulations Project Management Consulting Public Works 52

CCR Magazine

JULY 10, 2024

Trade associations like the Painting and Decorating Association offer valuable support for professionals aiming towards increased knowledge of industry changes. This development, however, did not suffice to counter the decline in private industrial orders leading to subdued growth during 2017 with little change foreseen for 2018.

Painting/finishing 52

Painting/finishing Health Regulations Quality Control Steel Fabrication 52

UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Changing mentality The built environment must think holistically to address this green skills and capacity gap in the short and long term, beyond only certified and trained labor force numbers. To prioritize sustainability, the industry must change its carbon perspective. Know the risks of cracking concrete: Cracking concrete?

Green Building 52

Green Building Renewable Energy Systems Fire Protection System Installation Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

CivilJungle

OCTOBER 25, 2020

With climate change upon us, we are counting on engineers like you to help save the planet so no pressure. “ Most people really don’t know what environmental engineers do ,” says Dan Wittliff, managing director of environmental services with GDS Associates in Austin , Texas. Reducing Energy Consumption.

Engineering 52

Engineering Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Consulting Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

SAMI Bitumen is cementing its place as an innovator in road resiliency and sustainability according to Dr. Hamidreza Sahebzamani – Technical Services Manager. These shocks and stresses are happening more frequently and severely due to climate change. Furthermore, it eliminates risks and hazards for users.

Historic Preservation 64

Historic Preservation Structural Systems Property Management Fire Protection System Installation 64