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. 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

MAY 1, 2023

The benefits of offsite construction, which comprises the manufacturing, planning, design, fabrication, and assembly of building elements offsite are expansive. The panel of experts below, representing the construction, engineering, and building systems industries, explore and explain the many benefits of this alternative construction method.

Building Materials Manufacturing 246

Building Materials Manufacturing Steel Fabrication Building Information Modeling (BIM) Modular Construction 246

The Pro Builder

JANUARY 22, 2024

Photo courtesy Carbon Limit What happens to the mineralized CO2 if the building gets torn down or the road gets torn up? Residential Use Recently, Carbon Limit entered the residential market through a partnership with NCP Industries , an engineering and manufacturing company that produces building materials. Carbon Limit team.

Concrete Pouring 263

Concrete Pouring Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Controls Manufacturing 263

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 264

Engineering Concrete Pouring Plumbing Systems Structural Systems 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

LOUIS, MO – Kwame Building Group has added three new members to its team including Kodey Lane-Norful and Likitha Kaki as Project Engineers and Diamond Spence as Project Administrator. ABOUT KWAME BUILDING GROUP, INC. Kwame Building Group, Inc.

Facility Management 130

Facility Management Schedule Management Quality Control Project Management 130

Construction Enquirer

MAY 23, 2023

The design and build contractor said it has strengthened its risk management protocols towards price stability, tender validity, inflation risk and project timelines, in response to recent market volatility. As a result operating margins halved from around 10% to 4.6% Op profit margin 4.6%

Risk Management 155

Risk Management Cost Control Project Management Building Controls 155

Roads Online

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

JCB is focused on building a future where innovation meets sustainability, with machines that are designed to not only shape the world but also to protect it.” JCB E-TECH range The Telehandler 525-60E, which is part of JCB’s E-TECH range, works safely and efficiently on-site with adaptive load control to prevent tipping.

Construction Machinery 105

Construction Machinery Construction Equipment Lifts Sustainability 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Yet, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) 2021 Infrastructure Report Card, 42 percent of all bridges in the United States are at least 50 years old, out of which, about 4600 of them are considered structurally deficient. By Ken Harmon Bridges are integral to a country’s connectivity and development.

Sustainability 264

Sustainability Curing Infrastructure Development Structural Systems 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 8, 2024

Passed into law in 2021, the $1.2-trillion With a more optimized process, quality control, and automation, components can be produced faster than other systems on a construction site. This means that more than 75,000 bridges in America are in urgent need of significant repairs.

Structural Systems 264

Structural Systems Infrastructure Development Construction Equipment Modular Construction 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 30, 2024

Time had taken its toll on the iconic building, which had a leaking roof and obsolete building systems which contributed to a drag on the university’s operating budget. The real challenge was with the students and faculty who use the building as part of their campus experience. Woell, Ph.D.,

Historic Preservation 130

Historic Preservation Flooring Systems Roofing Systems Wall Systems 130

GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Thu, 02/18/2021 - 15:24. February 18, 2021. Polyurethane/polyurea hybrids and polyurethane systems require catalysts to control the reaction. Building Envelope Solutions. Evaluating Liquid Waterproofing Membranes. Phillip.fry@gc…. GCP Applied Technologies. Evaluating Liquid Waterproofing Membranes. Waterproofing.

Waterproofing Systems 148

Waterproofing Systems Roofing Systems Structural Systems Curing 148

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 20, 2023

LOUIS, MO – Kwame Building Group (KWAME) has added three new project team members with Davidra Smith as Accounting Manager, Lee Anderson and Tarun Kumar as Project Engineers. ABOUT KWAME BUILDING GROUP Kwame Building Group, Inc. Smith holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Detroit College of Business.

Real Estate Development 130

Real Estate Development Project Management Facility Management Schedule Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In the early months of 2002, the results of an architectural design competition were announced–in which over 1,500 architects submitted designs for the structure–and the design of the building was given to the winner Heneghan Peng Architects and Buro Happold and Arup. At a time when the project seemed most prone to delays, Maj.

Building Design 246

Building Design Government Works Public Works Project Management 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) selected design-build contractor Shirley Contracting Company, LLC (Shirley) and design service firm Dewberry to design and construct a solution that would alleviate the cumbersome congestion and safety concerns. million design-build project kicked off in 2018 and opened to traffic in 2020.

Project Management Consulting 130

Project Management Consulting Building Design Project Management Building Controls 130

BD+C

MARCH 20, 2023

3 ways prefabrication doubles as a sustainability strategy 0 qpurcell Mon, 03/20/2023 - 11:09 Modular Building Corie Baker, AIA, shares three modular Gresham Smith projects that found sustainability benefits from the use of prefabrication. for the cases considered. for the cases considered.

Prefabrication 128

Prefabrication Sustainability Modular Construction Renewable Energy Systems 128

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 28, 2023

Schmidt Associates, an Indianapolis-based regional architecture, engineering, and interior design firm, proudly announces its prestigious win of the Green Building of the Year: New Construction award from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) East North Central Region. With a budget of $9.2

Green Building 130

Green Building Building Design Sustainability Ceiling Systems 130

Safety Services Company

JUNE 13, 2024

By proactively adopting control measures, you can cultivate a culture of safety that safeguards your workers and underpins a thriving business. Building Robust Risk Management Processes Before implementing specific technologies and techniques for a safer work zone, we must first set up a blueprint for a more compliant culture.

Risk Management 127

Risk Management Building Performance Measurement Building Controls Cost Control 127

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 19, 2023

To Meet Current Challenges and Future Needs, We Need to Reinvent Home Building ibush Sat, 08/19/2023 - 08:15 The pandemic rocked traditional rules and roles for work and home and reset expectations. It’s critical to look at the implications these shifts have for employment, construction, and housing design. And the $1.2 million (about $1.6

Building Resilience 246

Building Resilience Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Building Materials Manufacturing 246

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 22, 2021

As we reflect on the last year, it’s worth a look back at some of Autodesk’s most notable blog posts from 2021. 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2021. Reusing things that would otherwise go to waste is proving to be a better alternative to traditional methods of sourcing building materials. Read article. Learn more.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Project Management Cost Control Construction Management 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In order to build this enormous renewable energy collector, Hunt-EAS needed to ensure that the project would conserve the soil it is located on, prevent impacts to the existing watersheds, and avoid disturbance of natural and cultural resources. (LAN)

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Engineering Renewable Energy Systems Energy Conservation 130

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

In todays news, it has been decided upon by the Australian corporation that it will sell up its building projects in the United States and divest itself of its activities in the United Kingdom as part of a new strategy for commercial enterprise. In the second half of FY25, he predicted that building will be profitable again.

Warranty 52

Warranty Green Building Quality Control Infrastructure Development 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Vista Pointe represents a rare opportunity to build a luxury waterfront community with outstanding amenities and unparalleled views of Manhattan. Since its formation in 2003, Toll Brothers City Living has completed 45 condominium buildings totaling over 7,200 residences.

Real Estate Development 130

Real Estate Development Land Use Regulations Risk Management Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 27, 2023

The new solar panels are projected to offset more than 100 percent of the energy consumed by Trimble’s two-building campus in the Westmoor Technology Park, which represents approximately 6-7 percent of the company’s total global electricity demand (based on 2021). Westminster is Trimble’s largest employment center in the U.S.

Renewable Energy Systems 130

Renewable Energy Systems Electrical Systems Building Products Distribution Green Building 130

Construction Specifier

JUNE 30, 2021

Selection of suitable waterproofing systems can present building project teams with a baffling array of choices. Here, a building envelope specialist is inspecting cold-fluid applied waterproofing and associated accessories as a key step to a successful installation and an integral part of the quality control process.

Waterproofing Systems 52

Waterproofing Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Wall Systems Controls Manufacturing 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 14, 2023

They sought to utilize cutting-edge technology to streamline data management while building trust in new digital workflows. It was challenging to maintain version control, track changes, and ensure data integrity across multiple teams,” said Freeman. They also realized the importance of change management.

Engineering 130

Engineering Project Management Change Management Building Optimization 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 3, 2022

2021 was a record year in terms of growth for the construction industry. March 2021 hit an all-time high for the most new projects to be published within a month. Building material companies have set price increases expected for at least the next 12 months through 2022. This recovery is positive, but there are some drawbacks.

Building Materials Manufacturing 98

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Cost Control Building Optimization 98

BD+C

MARCH 14, 2023

A collaboration with Autodesk and Boston Dynamics Skanska was first introduced to Spot in August 2021 when Autodesk Research and Boston Dynamics put out a call for research proposals. Skanska was then given a six-month research and testing period to utilize Spot in a controlled environment. That’s where Spot comes in.

Building Automation 98

Building Automation Building Controls Risk Management Building Materials 98

Construction Specifier

APRIL 25, 2023

The 1,970-m 2 (21,200-sf) building’s plan and massing are centered around a two-story apparatus bay, with full-height glass doors on both the north and south elevations, allowing for ample daylight and a connection to the surrounding community.

Roofing Systems 116

Roofing Systems Green Building Wall Systems Ceiling Systems 116

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

If you haven’t heard, registration for Autodesk University 2021 (AU) is now open! AU 2021 has been crafted to help you connect your processes, automate workflows, and unlock highly valuable insights—all of which give you significantly more confidence in decision-making. Sustainable building. Autodesk University starts October 5.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Schedule Management Change Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 21, 2021

Join this engaging discussion to learn how preconstruction managers can apply leading best practices to their role including how to build buy-in for new technology. . Presenters: Rob Huffman , Director, Major Projects at Kawneer Company, and Bradley Cooley, Design Build Technology Director at O’Brien. Learn more. . See you there!

Stakeholder Engagement 52

Stakeholder Engagement Schedule Management Project Management Construction Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Construction Keynote highlights from AU 2021. Top 3 Highlights from Construction Keynote at Autodesk University 2021. Prior to deploying Autodesk Build, [Boldt had] been using five different project management platforms. For many years, construction was among the least-digitized industries. Now, technology on site is a given.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Resilience Schedule Management Project Management 52

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

Levelset

JUNE 29, 2022

In this article, we’ll look at the top 10 violations found during OSHA inspections in 2021, the cost of OSHA violations, and how to prevent them. Unsurprisingly, the most common OSHA violation in construction in 2021 was the failure to provide appropriate fall protection. OSHA standards for construction.

Safety Regulations 52

Safety Regulations Health Regulations Inspection Building Standards 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The people who continue to see opportunity where others see challenge, and should be recognized for a job well done in 2021. Narrowing the list down is not a task we take lightly, and I’m proud to share Autodesk’s 2021 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction. 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2021. Nima Jafari , Amazon.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management 52

The Pro Builder

MAY 16, 2024

Automating Drywall Installation: Canvas | San Francisco, CA Canvas is helping contractors build in bold new ways by putting better tools in the hands of skilled workers. Their team of engineers, machines, and assembly technicians manufacture buildings as components to increase the number of units of housing available.

Public Works 130

Public Works Real Estate Development Building Design Quality Control 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

According to JB Knowledge’s 2021 Construction Technology Report , 85% of construction professionals consider mobile integrations as either “Important” or “Very Important” when purchasing software. Billd allows you to take complete control of your cash flow and run your business on your terms. Not anymore.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

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

BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Mike Moreland and Ross Ferries Laboratories Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Facility Managers Architects Building Owners When the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in the United States in 2020, the American research community experienced a sudden spike in funding.

HVAC System Installation 98

HVAC System Installation HVAC Systems Renewable Energy Systems Cost Control 98