UK Construction Blog

MAY 13, 2023

To do so would be a massive achievement considering that, according to government statistics, construction, demolition, and excavation work generated 62 per cent of the UK’s waste in 2018. Similarly, the transportation of these materials to construction sites can also contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Will it happen?

Government Works 98

Government Works Building Materials Site Planning Green Building 98

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 10, 2023

The show features 10 theatres that focus on some of the key areas shaping digital construction, including information management, asset management, geospatial, Net Zero, digital transformation and more. The Information Management Exchange (IMX) provides a space for attendees to network, share ideas and learn from one another.

Stakeholder Engagement 130

Stakeholder Engagement Construction Management Project Management Change Management 130

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

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. Mature organization don’t react to change, they address change according to their programmatic process.

Project Management Consulting 91

Project Management Consulting Change Management Project Management Schedule Management 91

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

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

The risk of change is high, however, not pursuing fundamental change is potentially catastrophic. Integrated Project Planning, Procurement, and Delivery. Complete Workflow Management and Reporting, including Forms, Approvals, and Timing. • Here’s opportunity to do something different. Common Source of Truth.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Procurement 105

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.: By celebrating these different areas of the AEC industry, the 2023 YEA winners represent everything that matters to you: our audience.

Engineering 130

Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Environmental Consulting 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Mechanical Engineer & Project Manager, AKF Group. As Mechanical Engineer & Project Manager, Jason oversees the implementation of digital platforms in a multi-building and multi-phase project. Manager, Global Design Tech, Amazon. Project Manager, Boldt. New York, NY. Kirkland, WA. Ariana Alvear. San Francisco, CA.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 122

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

Business Facilities

JULY 31, 2019

Returning Superfund sites back to productive use has resulted in dramatic changes in communities by improving the quality of life, raising property values, and providing needed services to communities. Before the agency’s Redevelopment Initiative, sites were cleaned up but not necessarily put back into productive use.

Fire Protection System Installation 67

Fire Protection System Installation Site Planning Fire Protection Systems Renewable Energy Systems 67

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

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Aside from industry and project knowledge, you need solid leadership and management skills to navigate unique challenges and ensure successful outcomes. So, in terms of what I specialize in, My degree is in building construction and construction management. It was also a very small site, probably a quarter of an acre.

Building Design 80

Building Design Project Management Property Management Schedule Management 80

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. To address this hazard, OSHA enacted a new rule about silica dust on construction sites last fall. Technology-Driven Safety Revolution Making Construction Sites Safer. One of their top concerns?

Infrastructure Development 69

Infrastructure Development Surveying Change Management Risk Management 69

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

FDR Safety

MARCH 7, 2019

How do drones change “In Plain View”? Discussions on the topic have certainly ramped up, but it’s important to know that OSHA only used drones 9 times in 2018. We received such an abundance of feedback, we felt it necessary to dive deeper into the topic of drones and what they can mean for the future of workplace safety. More drones.

Inspection 48

Inspection Ramps Site Planning Change Management 48

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. DoD hasn’t achieved a clean audit since independent audits were initiated in 2017. Howieson, V. Koopman, J. Scott, and C.

Facility Management 72

Facility Management Risk Management Property Management Infrastructure Development 72

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 14, 2025

Data management involves collecting supplementary meteorological information, implementing quality assurance procedures, and processing raw measurements into actionable insights that can be compared against UK air quality objectives and WHO guidelines.

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Environmental Impact Assessment Quality Assurance Quality Control Building Performance Measurement 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 23, 2022

Data not only allows for more visibility into the state of a particular project, but relevant industry statistics and facts can provide valuable information needed to make important future decisions regarding preconstruction and planning, productivity tools, risk assessment, and workforce and operational efficiency. alone in 2018.

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement Schedule Management Project Management Risk Management 98

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

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. In any case, this is certain: Digitization on the building site and in the offices for planning and administration must and will progress faster.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Plans, diagrams, tender submissions, RFIs, checklists and occasionally, even timesheets, can still be paper based. In some instances, it might be mandated by site or government regulations, in other instances it’s a case of a lack of technically skilled workers, a technology budget or the right knowledge to take the plunge.

Change Management 52

Change Management Risk Management Project Management Schedule Management 52

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

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 3, 2024

The post Read the Latest News on Masdar Arlington Energy Builds a 55 MW Battery Plant in UK, EV Trial Has Been Completed by Costain and Enterprise, Environmental Issues Raised by Airport Building, Plans for a UK Hydrogen Facility Were Revealed appeared first on UK Construction Blog. billion/EUR 1.2

Renewable Energy Systems 64

Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Building Permits Energy Efficiency 64

Field Wire

DECEMBER 6, 2022

10+ projects managed simultaneously. That is why, in 2018, TCG began looking for a construction management tool to enhance their productivity with focus on snag lists, close out processes and site management. After trialing other construction management software, they decided on Fieldwire. 20 million sq.

Closeout 52

Closeout Project Management Consulting Schedule Management Project Management 52

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

UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

While the construction industry still has considerable progress to make in terms of sustainability, there are numerous actions individual businesses can take to effect change. Heavy machinery and trucks, common in construction sites, are major contributors to both fuel consumption and noise pollution.

Renewable Energy Systems 64

Renewable Energy Systems Green Building Energy Efficiency Building Materials Manufacturing 64

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Worker safety, adapting to change and technology and innovation driving the future of the construction industry were some of the themes we saw highlighted in industry news throughout February. However, safety incidents at construction sites on roadways and highways have been on the rise.

Project Management 69

Project Management Building Performance Measurement Change Management Construction Management 69

Building Radar

JANUARY 14, 2020

Building planning: digital for optimized workflow 2. Project management software: smart tools for fast teams 4. See more, plan better: thanks to Augmented Reality 9. Take-off: during planning, controlling and commercialization – with drones 10. Virtual reality for more safety on the construction site 18.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

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

NH Construction Law

APRIL 26, 2018

If the available space for construction gets compressed, workers who are confined by a tighter site or other physical obstacles they didn’t count on, or whose anticipated lay-down or staging areas are shifted to a more distant off-site location, will become less productive. Brooks , 121 N.H. In Fraser Engineering Company, Inc.

General Contracting 40

General Contracting Change Management Risk Management Construction Management 40

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Cost Control: By involving contractors in design discussions, cost implications of design choices can be addressed in real time, preventing costly changes during construction. Ownership teams often include the owner directly as well as representatives/project management firms on behalf of the owner who are experienced with project delivery.

Wall Systems 104

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Project Management Consulting Steel Fabrication 104

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 6, 2023

Meanwhile, the idea for diesel-free sites has the support of major contractors. 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. million passengers.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency Green Building 52

Business Facilities

JULY 22, 2014

Projects were required to address one or more goals of the South Carolina Innovation Plan. The $50 million investment is expected to create approximately 150 jobs by 2018. The company, which is based in Quebec, Canada, plans to begin operations in the SCRA Applied Research Center on International Blvd. in North Charleston.

Renewable Energy Systems 53

Renewable Energy Systems Electrical Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Site Planning 53

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

We may see mortgage prices fluctuate in 2024 as markets react to changing predictions of when and how much the Bank of England will decrease the base rate. The difference between the two has grown significantly in the last decade due to demographic shifts and house ownership changes, said Mr. Cook.

Lifts 64

Lifts Building Materials Manufacturing Building Resilience Building Automation 64

Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

OSHA Top Ten List of Cited Violations for 2018. As of September 30th 2018 , the top two most frequently cited standards following OSHA worksite inspections are violations. As of September 30th 2018 , the top two most frequently cited standards following OSHA worksite inspections are violations. The plan should.

Communication 48

Communication Health Regulations Safety Regulations Risk Management 48

Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

OSHA Top Ten List of Cited Violations for 2018. As of September 30 th 2018 , the top two most frequently cited standards following OSHA worksite inspections are violations relating to the Fall Protection Standard (29 CFR 1926.501) and the Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR.1200). Create a written Hazard Communication Plan.

Communication 48

Communication Health Regulations Safety Regulations Risk Management 48

Practical Law Construction

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

In 2018, it was the hardest hit economic sector, with construction insolvencies representing 17% (3,001 from a total of 17,454). The warning signs can be split into two – site issues and commercial issues. A general decrease in labour on site. Removal of plant, equipment and/or materials from site.

Site Planning 40

Site Planning Government Works General Contracting Warranty 40

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) Project Management Construction Management Change Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

In fact, such non-optimal activities cost the industry more than $175 billion in labor costs in 2018 alone. Construction documents refers to the plans, specifications, change orders, revisions, and other relevant information which set forth in detail the scope of work to be performed for a construction project. Good question.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Building Controls Quality Control Change Management 52