Seven Multi-Site Solutions

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

While traditional surveys have played a crucial role in gathering information, the emergence of high-fidelity assessments has taken data collection and analysis to a whole new level. The Power of Detailed Data: Basic surveys often provide limited data points and superficial insights.

Surveying 52

Surveying Building Information Modeling (BIM) Stakeholder Engagement Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Radar

AUGUST 6, 2024

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Information Modeling (BIM) has become a cornerstone in modern construction practices. BIM allows for the creation of detailed 3D models that represent both the physical and functional characteristics of a building. Drones Drones are revolutionizing site surveys and inspections.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Energy Efficiency Building Automation Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

By Josh Rayburn Unpiloted systems continue transforming civil and structural engineering by improving efficiency, accuracy, and safety while empowering civil and structural engineers to control costs. An autonomous flying laser sensor makes scanning and capturing a building from the air easier.

Structural Systems 262

Structural Systems Landscaping Engineering Foundation Systems 262

The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

But while the efficiency of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment has improved across the board, improper installation or commissioning can result in HVAC system faults that compromise HVAC performance and reduce energy efficiency. Department of Energy's (DOE) Building America program , points out. Yuill asks.

HVAC Systems 130

HVAC Systems HVAC System Installation Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency 130

iField Smart

JULY 11, 2024

Manual on-site surveys, prone to human error, are required to verify measurements and identify discrepancies between the original plans and the actual construction. Data Analytics: Advanced software can analyze as-built data to identify trends, optimize building performance, and inform future projects.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 74

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Building Automation Building Optimization 74

Building Radar

JULY 17, 2024

Example of Construction Technology: Building Information Modeling (BIM) Understanding BIM Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a digital representation of the physical and functional characteristics of a facility. Better Cost Control : BIM provides accurate cost estimates and helps track expenses throughout the project lifecycle.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Prefabrication Energy Efficiency Building Optimization 52

CCR Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

Key Takeaways: Advanced excavation techniques enhance precision and safety with technologies like GPS-guided machinery and remote-controlled equipment. Excavation, the process of removing soil and rock to prepare a building site, is a crucial first step. Controlled demolition, a specialized subset, elevates this art to new heights.

Construction Machinery 52

Construction Machinery Cost Control Safety Regulations Construction Equipment 52

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 22, 2024

3 Survey results are publicly reported, so they greatly influence an organization’s reputation. 3 Survey results are publicly reported, so they greatly influence an organization’s reputation. Additionally, the government allocates reimbursements based on results, so the survey directly impacts a hospital’s financial performance.

Flooring Systems 59

Flooring Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Quality Control Building Performance Measurement 59

CCR Magazine

JUNE 13, 2024

Green Building Practices Sustainability continues to be at the forefront of commercial construction , with an increased focus on eco-friendly building materials, energy-efficient systems, and sustainable designs. This trend not only addresses environmental concerns but also enhances marketability and long-term value.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Materials Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Building Automation 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2024

Some building materials are more durable than others, like stone and steel, but unfortunately the days of structures surviving thousands of years, like the Egyptian pyramids and Roman cathedrals, are over. Therefore, preventive maintenance of building exteriors has become more important than ever.

Maintenance 52

Maintenance Building Performance Measurement Inspection Roofing Systems 52

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 31, 2023

With its near real-time version control; organization and syncing of markups; ability to show precisely how the planned construction looks in the field; and easy to use built-in calculators for determining common material quantities, HCSS Plans helps the heavy civil market build right every time. Learn more at hcss.com.

Site Planning 52

Site Planning Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Project Management 52

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Key Takeaways Soft strip demolition is a careful process of removing non-structural elements from buildings, prepping for renovation or demolition while preserving structural integrity and allowing potential reuse of materials. Safety is a cornerstone of any soft strip demolition project.

Environmental Impact Assessment 62

Environmental Impact Assessment Historic Preservation Safety Regulations Building Performance Measurement 62

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 12, 2021

How do you measure project success? For many of us, it’s easy to see financials as a leading indicator of performance. Using budget as your primary indicator of performance is a lot like calculating the calories of a cake to assess its healthiness after it’s been baked. Is it over or under budget? And by how much? Key Takeaways.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Project Management Consulting Schedule Management Building Standards 52

CivilJungle

APRIL 27, 2023

What Is a Total Station in Surveying? The most frequently used surveying instrument today is the total station (As per below figure No1). An entire station is a combination of a digital theodolite, an electronic distance measuring device (EDM) and a microprocessor with a memory unit.

Surveying 98

Surveying Building Performance Measurement Mapping Foundation Systems 98

CivilJungle

MARCH 4, 2022

What Is Estimation of Residential Building? Estimation of a residential building is basically a “ Bottoms Up” or “Prime Cost” which performed an analysis in detail and finally produce a product. Estimation of residential building executes various types of works and their expenses in a chart. This is also measured in kg.

Estimating 52

Estimating Building Performance Measurement Painting/finishing Flooring Systems 52

UK Construction Blog

AUGUST 7, 2024

The post Learn About the Latest News About the Future of Construction, UK Construction Sector Grows Fastest in 2 Years, on AI Utilisation, and Drones in Revolutionising Building to Boost UK Housing appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Labour has promised to reform the building industry since winning the general election.

Government Works 62

Government Works Safety Regulations Heavy Lifting Transportation Site Planning 62

Jonas Construction

JANUARY 30, 2024

In the 2020 CONSTRUCTION OUTLOOK SURVEY , 72% of construction firms anticipated labor shortages to be the biggest hurdle for them. This technology can lead to reduced material costs, shorter construction durations, and improved quality of building operations. This approach aims to reduce accidents and injuries at construction sites.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

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

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

While specification and design professionals have long considered the effects of material and product choices on the people within the spaces and buildings they create, the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of designing healthy spaces. Green Building Council’s LEED v4.1 fire protection. courtesy Rockfon.

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems Building Performance Measurement Fire Protection System Installation Building Standards 52

BD+C

MARCH 23, 2023

It’s a massive undertaking that has required careful planning and intense communication to manage ground and underwater activities in a timely, effective way with a vast array of data that includes laser scans, 3D models, survey positions and much more. and Samsung C&T Canada Ltd.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Foundation Systems Building Controls Construction Equipment 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 13, 2023

Not only does this improve accountability, it also fosters a sense of trust and builds your reputation. Similarly, taking control of labor by self-performing paves the way for competitiveness and cost control. “It’s Protect your reputation. That’s really important. .” Risk mitigation is very important.

Risk Management 98

Risk Management Project Management Consulting Insurance Management Cost Control 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 11, 2023

of 800 or so UK professionals surveyed by the Scheme in 2021 said having any protected characteristic – including a disability – could be a barrier to working in construction. A 2017 survey from industry body GoConstruct found nearly 200,000 people working in construction in the UK were registered disabled. Over 86.3%

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Change Management Communication Government Works 52

LetsBuild

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

A 2023 survey showed that only 30% of the older workers in the industry support the need for digital transformation. You might also like: 7 tips for managing health and safety in construction efficiently Better building quality The use of technology minimises errors in measurements and designs to ensure accurate project implementation.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management Lean Construction Risk Management 52

LetsBuild

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

A 2023 survey showed that only 30% of the older workers in the industry support the need for digital transformation. You might also like: 7 tips for managing health and safety in construction efficiently Better building quality The use of technology minimises errors in measurements and designs to ensure accurate project implementation.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management Lean Construction Risk Management 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2024

Automated Machinery and Equipment: Construction sites are increasingly adopting automated machinery to perform repetitive and labor-intensive tasks. For instance, AI can analyze weather patterns to recommend optimal work schedules or assess project data to suggest cost-saving measures.

Building Automation 59

Building Automation Change Management Risk Management Schedule Management 59

Digital Construction Works

OCTOBER 14, 2022

There is a myriad of best practices, building and construction methods and newer technology ensuring maximum ROI, including BIM, Digital Twins, 4D Planning and Scheduling, Accelerated Bridge Construction, Innovative and New Construction Materials, Pre-Fabrication, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Drones, Robots, etc.

Structural Systems 52

Structural Systems Building Performance Measurement Foundation Systems Maintenance 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Performance-centric reward system. All the tools and support services are readily available to enable strategic collaboration and efficient delivery of any type or size of repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. Partnering: a team building approach to quality construction. Shared boundaries. contact-form].

Collaboration 87

Collaboration Project Management Consulting Project Management Construction Management 87

Building Information Management

JULY 21, 2016

The fundamental problem with the UK’s BIM Strategy is found within the following quotation “digital technology is changing the way we plan, build, maintain and use our social and economic infrastructure.”(Source: ”(Source: 2015, Level 3 Building Information Modelling – Strategic Plan, HM Government).

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 58

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Infrastructure Development Building Performance Measurement 58

Building Information Management

JULY 21, 2016

The fundamental problem with the UK’s BIM Strategy is found within the following quotation “digital technology is changing the way we plan, build, maintain and use our social and economic infrastructure.”(Source: ”(Source: 2015, Level 3 Building Information Modelling – Strategic Plan, HM Government).

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 58

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Infrastructure Development Building Performance Measurement 58

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 13, 2023

Not only does this improve accountability, it also fosters a sense of trust and builds your reputation. Similarly, taking control of labor by self-performing paves the way for competitiveness and cost control. Protect your reputation. That's really important. Risk mitigation is very important.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Insurance Management Project Management Consulting Cost Control 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The J OCPB (JOC Price Book: reflects the current local costs in detail for construction tasks expected to be performed in the geographical area of the base contract with the primary use of developing a detailed line-item price. Labor line items are not to provide services, typically performed under a separate service or requirements contract.

Contracts 89

Contracts General Contracting Government Works Cost Control 89

CivilJungle

JANUARY 19, 2021

Where the working stress method provides adequate performance at the working load but no observation gives to the conditions at the time of the collapse of the structure. It gives the idea that the structure ongoing to build can carry the acting loads like dead loads, live loads, wind loads , and earth quick loads are not.

Building Design 52

Building Design Building Performance Measurement Zoning Painting/finishing 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 30, 2021

Mercury is a European contractor that builds and manages complex engineering projects that reimagine how people work and live in the built environment. Pushing to go beyond their duty means Mercury turns clients into partners and builds strong relationships that thrive. The road to standardisation.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Engineering Project Management Quality Control 52

Work Gearz

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Industries involved in the electronic component or pharmaceuticals handling, processing, and manufacturing are prone to the constant risk of static current build-up. It is the reason why static dissipation is a compulsory safety feature in footwear for people working in industries where static current build-up is a prevalent issue. .

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 76

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Building Materials Manufacturing Building Performance Measurement Controls Manufacturing 76

Building Information Management

JANUARY 27, 2014

You are what you measure. Key Performance Indicator (KPI) : A metric for how you measure your progress toward or deviation from a TNI. Whether you are practicing BIM (life-cycle management of the build environment supported by digital technology and forget the 3-D aspect for a moment). KPI: Internal collaboration survey.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Performance Measurement Project Management Collaboration 40

CivilJungle

JANUARY 4, 2022

Whether cold joint concrete affects the structural stability of the building? The cold joint presence badly impacts the performance of the concrete. Also, read: Total Station in Surveying | Operations | Advantage & Disadvantage | Types. The question may arise in your mind that whether the cold joints in concrete is bad?

Concrete Pouring 52

Concrete Pouring Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Building Design 52

Jonas Construction

OCTOBER 7, 2021

They have timelines that are measured in years, and this leaves much room for error. During the planning stage, start by identifying all required construction activities, then move ahead and build the construction schedule, and finally, move on to devising your team structure. Enter process management.

Project Management 52

Project Management Construction Management Schedule Management Risk Management 52

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Traditional design-bid-build (DBB) construction delivery was too inefficient for the large numbers of renovation, repair, and sustainment/maintenance projects. Research, surveys, and case studies validate the benefits of Job Order Contracts and/or Job Order Contracts versus traditional construction delivery methods. Lessons Learned.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts General Contracting 40