The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Department of Energy's (DOE) Building America program , points out. Recognizing that, Building America is working on research into fault detection in HVAC systems now, Werling says. They see a reduction in utility costs because they’ve installed a more efficient system,” he says, “but it’s not the reduction it should have been.”

HVAC Systems 130

HVAC Systems HVAC System Installation Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Each one of these partners recognizes that linking data with Autodesk solutions helps teams advance their data capabilities and ultimately build better. Over 220 of these integrations now work with Autodesk Build, our comprehensive field and project management solution.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 118

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Project Management Building Permits 118

iField Smart

MARCH 17, 2024

Introduction Construction management entails coordinating and overseeing various project corners including planning, scheduling, risk reduction, collaboration, budgeting, and quality assurance. Traditional processes and tools related to construction management aren’t able to cut it for complex, cost, and time-driven projects.

Construction Management 98

Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Real Estate Development 98

Job Order Contracting

MAY 12, 2020

Here is a recommended list of considerations if you are seeking the best construction cost estimating solution for your organization. Integral locally researched detailed line item construction cost database – Having a current, open, locally researched detail unit price cost database is critical.

Estimating 66

Estimating Lean Construction Cost Control Quality Assurance 66

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Jeremy’s leadership qualities are also evident in his ability to inspire and motivate those around him. In addition to his professional and educational endeavors, Jeremy is deeply involved in acts of public service and believes in using his skills to contribute to the community and make a positive impact on society.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management 147

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

These projects encompass a vast spectrum, including the construction of roads, buildings, bridges, and dams, all of which heavily rely on construction aggregates. Technological Advancements: The advent of advanced technologies, including automation and digitalization, has revolutionized various facets of the construction aggregates industry.

Infrastructure Development 59

Infrastructure Development Quality Assurance Quality Control Building Automation 59

Trekker Group

AUGUST 28, 2022

Procurement managers deal with complex supply chains, high-quality standards with a limited budget, and regulatory guideline compliance. Without effective construction procurement best practices, your procurement processes can be affected by delays, customer dissatisfaction, and issues in quality assurance.

Procurement 52

Procurement Building Automation Quality Assurance Risk Management 52

Buildern

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

As the need for residential development continues to rise, the focus is shifting toward smarter , faster , and more sustainable methods of building. Sustainable and Green Building Practices 3. Robotics and Automation 6. Robotics and Automation 6. IoT & Smart Buildings 10. Advanced Construction Technology 2.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Building Information Modeling (BIM) Modular Construction 52

UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 25, 2025

The UK construction sector has a skills gap despite ambitious building targets. Built-to-measure windows are a quick solution, simplify installation, save on labour and improve building performance. Their energy efficient windows are precision-engineered with quality materials.

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation Building Materials Manufacturing Building Performance Measurement Energy Efficiency 52

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Whether creating new architectural expressions or rehabilitating architecturally significant historic buildings, from stick-built to unitized, “off-the-shelf” commodity to custom bespoke systems, utilizing insulating glass units or opaque spandrel panels, simple flat or complex geometry; it seems the sky is the limit with curtain wall design today.

Wall Systems 104

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

UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 20, 2025

When done well, it boosts the quality and life span of the building. Quality control is another biggiemess it up, and you risk the whole structure. Quality control ensures the longevity and safety of precast structures. But it’s not all smooth sailing.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Steel Fabrication Concrete Pouring Quality Control 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 19, 2017

Being part of the former helps you be more automated, productive, and competitive. Advances in user interfaces and automation have removed the barriers, making it an affordable investment for company growth. In the construction industry, 35 percent of costs are found to be material waste and busy work.

Building Automation 52

Building Automation Construction Equipment Building Materials Risk Management 52

Buildern

JANUARY 15, 2025

Tracking construction costs is a crucial aspect for builders. Builders who actively manage construction costs can save a lot of money while keeping quality high. There are certain strategies to deal with cost problems and ensure that construction projects succeed financially.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Schedule Management Risk Management Quality Control 52

CCR Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

Delivering High-Quality Software Customers assume that the software is of good quality, works smoothly and the bugs are eliminated. A techniques like test-driven development, automation testing, and code reviews, developers have ways to guarantee quality without sacrificing the speed of releases. Balance is required.

Quality Assurance 52

Quality Assurance Change Management Risk Management Building Automation 52

iField Smart

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Learn how new field processes and tech can be a significant driver to producing high-quality projects and winning more work. Closely connected, budget, schedule, and quality are considered the pillars to realize a winning construction project. Clients are truly satisfied if a building project generates a balance of the three factors.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Quality Control Inspection Schedule Management 52

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

From skyscrapers to highways, homes to office buildings, every structure relies on careful planning and execution. Builders must navigate rising material costs, unpredictable weather, and tight regulations while keeping projects on track. What’s more, exploring alternative materials can help offset costs.

Safety Regulations 52

Safety Regulations Schedule Management Material Handling Project Management Consulting 52

CCR Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

Sustainable Building In today’s contemporary building industry, sustainability has emerged as an essential component. ” Sustainable construction seeks to reduce the adverse effects on the environment while simultaneously improving the comfort and well-being of the people who live in the building.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 52

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Real Estate Development Renewable Energy Systems 52

Wrench

MARCH 26, 2024

Everything from reduced costs to improved collaboration to assured compliance. In this post, I will focus on compliance and quality. It converts tedious manual tasks into no-stress automated digital workflows that can be built into the EDMS itself, minimizing the risk of error and oversight in day-to-day document handling.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Quality Assurance Property Management Building Standards 52

CCR Magazine

JUNE 10, 2024

Power outages present major disruptions across homes, businesses, and critical facilities, incurring substantial costs and risks from halted operations, equipment damages, and safety impacts. This automated coordination balancing multiple supply points prevents costly downtime and risks from avoidable gaps by switching manually.

Electrical Systems 52

Electrical Systems Building Automation Facility Management Risk Management 52

iField Smart

MARCH 17, 2024

Introduction Construction management entails coordinating and overseeing various project corners including planning, scheduling, risk reduction, collaboration, budgeting, and quality assurance. Traditional processes and tools related to construction management aren’t able to cut it for complex, cost, and time-driven projects.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Real Estate Development 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 Building Controls Quality Control 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 Building Controls Quality Control Change Management 52

Wrench

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

They would have to record and log the changes manually and this could – as any engineer working on a project will tell you – lead to all kinds of problems like documentation errors, safety concerns, escalating work order costs, flawed version control, etc.

Engineering 52

Engineering Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management Risk Management 52

Field Wire

JUNE 28, 2023

A key difference between the two is that submittals go into more detail and assure that contractors understand the design intent of the client and architects. Assume that a construction project involves building a new hospital. SUBMITTALS Automated submittal logs with Fieldwire Learn more → What are some primary uses for submittals?

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Schedule Management Project Management 52

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The stylish addition of an external bathroom also gives assurance that no one has muddy feet soiling the immaculate floors of the swanky house from where they’re coming. An understanding of how to construct it, how to waterproof it, and how local building codes may affect it is a must.

Waterproofing Systems 52

Waterproofing Systems Building Code Compliance Material Storage Flooring Systems 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

While comprehensive, a list that long isn’t quite actionable because it contains many things you can’t control such as force majeure or acts of god. In most projects, internal resources are stretched thin and project managers struggle to consistently deliver the necessary performance and control assessments.

Risk Management 59

Risk Management Construction Management Schedule Management Project Management 59

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 10, 2021

According to Gennpact , a workflow “is the definition, execution and automation of business processes where tasks, information or documents are passed from one participant to another for action, according to a set of procedural rules.” The key attributes of connected workflows are: Automation: Data and processes are automated.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

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

LetsBuild

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The submittals include samples, drawings, project data, material listings, quality assurance, etc. Common challenges in managing submittals Building submittals help to ensure project success. This can also lead to disconnected operations due to the lack of central document control.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Project Management Steel Fabrication Construction Management 52

LetsBuild

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The submittals include samples, drawings, project data, material listings, quality assurance, etc. Common challenges in managing submittals Building submittals help to ensure project success. This can also lead to disconnected operations due to the lack of central document control.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Project Management Steel Fabrication Construction Management 52

Buildern

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

When planning to build a dream home, understanding the work process with home construction loans is equally crucial for homeowners and builders. Designing and building a house from scratch seems exciting and straightforward on paper – choosing custom finishes, new furniture, and watching your vision take shape.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Building Automation Cost Control Budgeting 52

LetsBuild

AUGUST 18, 2023

The submittals include samples, drawings, project data, material listings, quality assurance, etc. Common challenges in managing submittals Building submittals help to ensure project success. This can also lead to disconnected operations due to the lack of central document control.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Project Management Steel Fabrication Construction Management 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2024

The information here will help you go deeper into various aspects of expert plumbing, and how superior plumbing skills and innovation can transform the way modern buildings are constructed and maintained. They also continually monitor and upgrade these systems proactively through the building’s lifecycle.

Plumbing 52

Plumbing Plumbing Systems Piping Installation Renewable Energy Systems 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 12, 2022

By integrating this otherwise “lost” data into multi-team workflows (if not your own), you can finish projects on schedule , under budget, with higher quality, and have peace of mind that that progress is auditable across the entire project lifecycle. Autodesk has over 200 direct integrations for every phase of construction. The Wild .

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

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

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2016

The work management office also completes a desk estimate of the project cost to help determine the best method for executing the work request (in-house shops, competitively bid individual contracts or JOC). JOC contract can be used to accomplish renovation, repair, and maintenance of buildings, structures, or other real property.

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance Procurement General Contracting 40

Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2012

Is LEED cost effective? The below letter clearly states that cost will INCREASE should the GSA move away from LEED? What costs would increase? General Services Administration (GSA) is to be commended for its leadership in improving energy and environmental performance across its federal building portfolio. Aedis Ince.

Environmental Consulting 55

Environmental Consulting Green Building Project Management Consulting Renewable Energy Systems 55

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

From a JOC Program perspective, an annual total JOC construction value of approximately $2M is required before considering JOC due to associated administrative costs. Coefficient” – a numerical factor that represents costs (generally indirect costs) not considered to be included in the “Unit Price Book” (UPB) unit prices (e.g.,

Contracts 40

Contracts General Contracting Estimating Quality Assurance 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 25, 2016

In general, proposed projects valued at $2,000 or less are considered inappropriate for ordering under JOC because of the administrative costs associated with processing JOC orders and the simplified purchase methods available for these actions. AFARS Revision #15, dated February 17, 2005]. (b) As used in this subpart –.

Contracts 40

Contracts General Contracting Government Works Cost Control 40