Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 31, 2023

These results surpassed site-level goals and significantly contributed to the international company’s success in meeting its 2024 target to reduce carbon emissions by 20% a year early. ESFM has supported the client’s manufacturing facility in Mahwah, in addition to other sites across the United States, for the past six years.

Facility Management 255

Facility Management Sustainability Project Management Consulting Energy Efficiency 255

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 19, 2023

San Diego, CA – Latitude 33 Planning & Engineering has announced that Phase 1 for the $60 million Bonsall development, The Havens , is under construction. The master-planned community in San Diego County offers unprecedented open space and unique amenities. Two decades ago, the site was initially approved for large estate lots.

Engineering 264

Engineering Site Planning Public Works Building Design 264

Construction Enquirer

JULY 24, 2023

Scott Ife, 30, from Bridgnorth, was working for 2 Counties Construction (Midlands) Ltd when the incident took place on 8 June 2020. There was also inadequate planning, a lack of selection of equipment for working at height and inadequate site management arrangements.

Property Management 193

Property Management Lean Construction Site Planning Cost Control 193

Construction Enquirer

APRIL 19, 2023

The man was working as a lift supervisor at a site in Jesmond, Newcastle, on 22 January 2020. An HSE investigation found Tolent Construction Limited, the principal contractor, had failed to properly plan, manage and monitor the construction phase. He had been using a tower crane to lift a structured insulated panel (SIP).

Lifts 193

Lifts Cost Control Building Controls Site Planning 193

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 27, 2023

University of Houston computer scientists have developed a new system to keep construction workers safe at job sites. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 4,764 workers died on the job in 2020. Many were struck by a vehicle or mobile machinery on construction sites.

Construction Equipment 243

Construction Equipment Zoning Construction Machinery Site Planning 243

The Pro Builder

APRIL 27, 2023

The concept homes are a collaborative effort between the founding partners of the America at Home Study, architect partner Dahlin Architecture | Planning | Interiors, builder partner EcoCraft Homes, manufacturing partner Structural Modular Innovations (SMI), and development partner Housing Innovation Alliance.

Modular Construction 130

Modular Construction Site Planning Building Design Collaboration 130

KCM Group

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The firm’s role was to review the plans and specifications for completeness and identify conflicts in design. KCM also developed a storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) and will manage the SWPPP through to completion of the project. The post E-newsletter: September 2020 appeared first on kcm.

Quality Assurance 52

Quality Assurance Project Management Consulting Building Code Compliance Quality Control 52

Building Radar

JANUARY 14, 2020

Top trends in the construction industry 2020 How will the construction industry develop in 2020? We have studied and evaluated numerous sources – discover with us the most important trends and developments in the construction industry in 2020. Building planning: digital for optimized workflow 2.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

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

BD+C

JUNE 8, 2020

Two Frank Lloyd Wright sites set to reopen for tours with enhanced health and safety protocols (BD+C) . Robie House are set to reopen for tours in accordance with Phase 3 of Governor Pritzker’s “Restore Illinois” plan. Both sites will reopen on Thursday, June 11.". Frank Lloyd Wright’s Home and Studio and the Frederick C.

Site Planning 87

Site Planning 87

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The project’s location crosses a superfund site, which made special drainage measures–such as realigning the groundwater remediation system while ensuring the treatment facility experienced no downtime. Initially, the plan was to place loose rip-rap rock on the slope to prevent material sloughing.

Engineering 264

Engineering Concrete Pouring Plumbing Systems Structural Systems 264

ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Bertram Yacht LLC is planning to construct a boat building and headquarters facility on a 25-acre site at the Port of Tampa Bay.

Site Planning 74

Site Planning 74

BD+C

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Dubai has been chosen as the site of the 2020 World Expo. HOK led the design team that developed the master plan for the Expo, which is expected to draw more than 25 million visitors from October 2020 through April 2021. Dubai’s selection – themed "Connecting Minds, Creating the Future" – was announced Nov.

Facility Management 89

Facility Management Building Design Site Planning Construction Management 89

ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Greystar is planning to construct the Union on Frank Apartments on a 1.7-acre acre site in Tuscaloosa near the University of Alabama campus.

Site Planning 69

Site Planning 69

ENR Construction

JULY 1, 2020

Partnership is planning to create a mixed-use development on a 16.5-acre acre site in Oak Brook that was formerly the McDonald’s headquarters. Hines Interests Ltd.

Site Planning 69

Site Planning 69

The Pro Builder

MAY 27, 2023

There are multiple causes— the cost of land, city requirements on zoning and home site footage , and NIMBY i s m (Not In My Back Yard)— but often it simply comes down to making a project pencil out … which is increasingly challenging and often not achievable. Life circumstances also play a role.

Building Design 228

Building Design Site Planning Green Building Zoning 228

ENR Construction

OCTOBER 28, 2020

The City of Goodyear is planning to develop a civic square on a 47-acre site located between McDowell Road and Monte Vista Drive and between 150th Drive and the Bullard Wash.

Site Planning 50

Site Planning 50

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 29, 2024

Finalists are tasked with presenting more detailed proposals, incorporating site analysis diagrams, contextual framework diagrams, and illustrative site plans in January 2024. NADAAA from Boston, Mass., acclaimed for cultural projects including collaborations with the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) and Lincoln Center.

Architecture 64

Architecture Site Planning Building Design Landscaping 64

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2023

House Plans and More is set to release new multi-family home plan book as a response to the increasing need for multi-generational home plans that allow multiple generations of family to live close to one another, while family members ‘age in place.’ Louis-based home plan company and publisher, Design America, Inc.

Site Planning 52

Site Planning Building Design 52

iField Smart

MARCH 30, 2024

Trillion Problem: According to a 2020 study by McKinsey Global Institute [1], rework due to inaccurate or incomplete as-built documentation costs the construction industry a staggering $1.2 2] Real-Time Progress Tracking: AI can analyze drone data to create detailed progress reports, highlighting deviations from the original plans.

Building Automation 52

Building Automation Site Planning Facility Management Maintenance 52

ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Apex Clean Energy is planning to construct the 150-MW Azalia Solar Farm on an unspecified site located between the Village of Dundee and the City of Milan.

Site Planning 45

Site Planning 45

Plant & Civil Engineer

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Euro Auctions has been instructed by Nixon Hire to dispose of assets in a fleet rationalisation, as part of their strategic business development plan for 2024. Of the machines on offer, over 50% will be of 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 models with low hours. Even the hours on the 2017 to 2020 machines are well below average.

Site Planning 52

Site Planning Engineering 52

ENR Construction

JANUARY 8, 2020

Whole Oceans is planning to construct an Atlantic salmon farm aquaculture facility at the former Verso Paper site in Bucksport.

Site Planning 53

Site Planning 53

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 6, 2024

She actively participates in several industry and nonprofit organizations, including serving as Past President of the International Design Associations (IIDA) Southern California Chapter for 2020-2021. He earned his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Kent State University in Ohio.

Architecture 130

Architecture Project Management Specialty Contracting Building Design 130

Construction Daily News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

How Timelines Impact Carbon Emissions A recent report from the United Nations found that the construction industry’s carbon footprint increased by 5% from 2020 to 2022 , and the sector is not on track to achieve decarbonization by 2050. Materials and machinery, as does the time spent on a work site, play a role.

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 52

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Site Planning Schedule Management Construction Machinery 52

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Developers of new condominium apartment sites have completely pulled back,” says Pauline Lierman, Zonda Urban’s vice president of market research. Still, it can provide a ‘Plan B’ for diversified firms and help on the supply front.” Visit ZondaHome.com or follow us on LinkedIn for more information.

Estimating 52

Estimating Site Planning Surveying Sustainability 52

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2024

They attack PFAS pollution at contaminated sites, and they implemented a monitoring plan for the future in 2023. Commercial Energy Codes in Minnesota In his session entitled “What Do We Need to Know When It Comes to New Commercial Energy Codes in Minnesota?,”

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Building Codes Energy Conservation Building Controls 52

BDC Network

MAY 1, 2023

Utilizing computer vision, AI technology for visual jobsite tasks 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/01/2023 - 09:32 AEC Tech Burns & McDonnell breaks down three ways computer vision can effectively assist workers on the job site, from project progress to safety measures. nonfatal injuries or illnesses that required days off in 2020.

Piping Installation 105

Piping Installation Quality Control Site Planning Concrete Pouring 105

ENR Construction

JUNE 3, 2020

Spectacle Entertainment is planning to construct the Rocksino Casino on a 25-acre site at the intersection of Bill Farr Drive and Joe Fox Street in Terre Haute.

Site Planning 36

Site Planning 36

Field Wire

AUGUST 21, 2023

As a project manager, it’s up to you to execute the plans and ensure everything runs smoothly. You can use automation on the job site to maximize efficiency with your team. Automation is for more than just office tasks — you can also put advanced machinery to work on the construction site.

Project Management 98

Project Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Automation Schedule Management 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Instead of demolishing it and building new, repurposing the original structure provided environmental benefits to the local community including less pollution and disturbance of the site. Site improvements included underground utilities, below-grade Chambermaxx® systems, a swimming pool, jointed plain concrete pavement, and pervious concrete.

Engineering 130

Engineering Structural Systems Flooring Systems Project Management Consulting 130

iField Smart

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

General contractors (GCs) face numerous challenges when working on construction sites. These challenges can vary depending on the project scope, site conditions, and the specific requirements of the project. Ensuring safety : Construction sites are inherently dangerous, and accidents can happen quickly.

Project Management 52

Project Management Construction Management Risk Management Schedule Management 52

UK Construction Blog

AUGUST 16, 2023

The post 5 Strategies to Prevent Vandalism and Property Damage on Your Construction Site appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In this article, we will dig deeper into five ways to make sure your building site stays safe. #1 1 Implementing robust perimeter security The first step is to make sure your site is hard to break into.

Stakeholder Engagement 52

Stakeholder Engagement Site Planning Construction Equipment Material Handling 52

Extranet Evolution

OCTOBER 24, 2022

As previously covered in EE (read April 2020 post: Evercam : site imagery, AI and BIM ), Dublin, Ireland-based company Evercam provides cameras for construction sites to provide regular feeds of images that can also be used to create time-lapse and project management video sequences.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Site Planning Schedule Management Project Management 52

Extranet Evolution

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Freshly seed-funded, London-based SearchLand enables property developers, architects and investors to find potential sites. Angel investors are looking to accelerate its development of what it says is the world’s first fully automated site sourcing tool. London-based proptech startup SearchLand has secured a £200,000 seed investment.

Building Automation 52

Building Automation Site Planning Building Permits Mapping 52

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The site also features a new publicly accessible plaza with a grand staircase that faces the nearby Queens Borough Hall and Municipal Complex, which is located across 126 th Street from the community space. The design proceeded in early 2020 at a brisk pace, despite the COVID-19 pandemic making all meetings remote.

Building Design 52

Building Design Fire Protection System Installation Roofing Systems Structural Systems 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The bridge design was chosen through a community-based design competition led by the University at Buffalo Regional Institute in early 2020. The cost of both is approximately $20M.

Public Works 264

Public Works Foundation Systems Building Design Structural Systems 264

Business Facilities

JULY 20, 2016

The Edgecombe County infrastructure project, scheduled to open in 2020, will be a “major transportation hub” in Southeast U.S. Read CSX Plans $272M North Carolina Intermodal Rail Terminal on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

Infrastructure Development 68

Infrastructure Development Site Planning 68