Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

Building on straightforward material testing and proven project successes, the industry is making significant strides toward developing accountable language and precise definitions that can be universally specified to address concrete floor challenges. Photo courtesy Bennett Build What is polished concrete, exactly?

Concrete Pouring 105

Concrete Pouring Building Performance Measurement Flooring Systems Painting/finishing 105

iField Smart

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

As this immersive virtual world takes shape, design-build firms stand at the forefront of exploring its potential to transform project planning, collaboration, and visualization. Virtual meetings, shared workspaces, and real-time updates can streamline communication and improve efficiency.

Building Design 105

Building Design Building Controls Building Standards Collaboration 105

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 10, 2023

Information Management Stage & Information Management Exchange (sponsored by UK BIM Framework and in partnership with nima) The Information Management Stage (IMS) hosts a series of presentations and panel sessions looking at the benefits of the shift from BIM to Information Management.

Stakeholder Engagement 130

Stakeholder Engagement Construction Management Project Management Change Management 130

Building Radar

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Integrating Building Radars innovative solutions ensures that your sales enablement efforts are not only effective but also optimized for increased conversion rates and reduced sales cycles. By incorporating Building Radars AI-driven insights , training sessions can be tailored to address specific client needs and market demands.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Building Automation Project Management Consulting Building Optimization 52

iField Smart

MAY 14, 2024

Whether it’s leveraging advanced analytics, embracing cloud-based collaboration, or optimizing BIM workflows, these top 5 software solutions empower construction firms to streamline processes, enhance communication, and deliver projects on time and within budget in 2024 and beyond.

Project Management 105

Project Management Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Risk Management 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

In recent times, COVID has pushed everyone further and faster into the world of digital communication, and remote has become a key word to describe the way we work. It was an opportunity to listen to presentations, engage in Q&A with a panel, and give our customers a chance to hear from and learn from industry peers.

Project Management 98

Project Management Construction Management Building Controls Communication 98

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 28, 2017

Construction sites are a sort of controlled chaos. Projects and builds are often made successful in large part by the leaders guiding the job from start to finish. On the jobsite, it’s common to work with different teams on each part of the build. On many sites, a formal, appointed leader, is not always present.

Building Performance Measurement 93

Building Performance Measurement Construction Equipment Communication Project Management 93

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

But the more complicated the building, the more difficult it becomes to correlate real-world structures to a 2D medium. CS600071 | CIP STR Concrete Modeling with Revit and Field Layout with Leica iCON This session will be a presentation of structural cast-in-place concrete modeling with Revit software.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 102

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Quality Control Building Standards 102

Roads Online

APRIL 15, 2024

By using Integrated Project Management Systems’ software, project stakeholders can centralise communication around potential traffic management risks. Engineers and other teams were still relying on spreadsheets, emails and phone calls to communicate, which came at a big price,” Smeida says. Image: IPMS/New South Wales Government.

Schedule Management 105

Schedule Management Infrastructure Development Project Management Risk Management 105

iField Smart

MARCH 17, 2024

With offerings like document management, real-time collaboration, mobile accessibility, scheduling and budgeting, Procore improves communication and efficiency. Real-time Collaboration Facilitates communication among project stakeholders with real-time collaboration features.

Construction Management 98

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

Construction Marketing

JUNE 9, 2011

LinkedIn was created for business professionals to communicate within a trusted network. Closed groups are good for controlled content, membership oriented groups/associations, or even alumni networks that require you to have actually attended a specific school. Build your LinkedIn Network through Groups. LinkedIn Groups.

Site Planning 101

Site Planning Building Optimization Communication Building Controls 101

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 18, 2024

STV will provide comprehensive systems, civil and structural engineering services for the traction power site layout design, substation building foundations and retaining walls. STV’s national systems team specializes in signaling, communications, power and control systems for light rail, heavy rail and bus transit projects.

Structural Systems 100

Structural Systems Foundation Systems Wall Systems Electrical Systems 100

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

From planning through construction to the operation of a building, there are enormous amounts of data created by multiple stakeholders. Depending on the environment in which they are deployed, an attractive solution for data transfer is to use a wireless communication protocol (e.g. wifi, bluetooth, etc.).

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Cost Control Project Management Controls Manufacturing 130

Buildern

JANUARY 30, 2025

They are always present at the construction site and are typically the last ones to leave the job site. Keep communication between various roles. Superintendents are crucial in maintaining communication between various roles at the construction site. In such scenarios, there is a superintendent who manages the work of the rest.

Safety Regulations 52

Safety Regulations Project Management Site Planning Construction Management 52

Wolgast Corporation

MARCH 19, 2024

When K-12 School Leaders do reach a point where their District’s need for improvements is beyond what their operating budget can cover, they need to organize a team of professionals to set them up for building success. The team will help the District to create a list of needs and prioritize what is most important.

Schedule Management 127

Schedule Management Construction Management Project Management Budgeting 127

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Owning up to mistakes is also a critical component of building trust on the jobsite. Trust is essential for consistent communication and collaboration, as a recent study shows. 3: Communicate With the Entire Project Team. Communicate not only with your team but with other project stakeholders and subcontractors.

Construction Management 105

Construction Management Building Automation Material Handling Project Management 105

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Buildings with roofs that are more than 20 years old receive claims that are between 50% to 100% more severe compared to those with recent roof installations. Experienced roofing companies in Orlando, FL , guarantee thorough damage evaluations and durable repairs through their expertise.

Maintenance 52

Maintenance Environmental Impact Assessment Roofing Systems Structural Systems 52

The Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2016

October 26, 2016) Construction Business Owner , the leading business management magazine for contractors, is pleased to announce a free webinar presented in partnership with Procore. By leveraging data extraction solutions, you can have more power over communication between teams and stages throughout the building process.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Risk Management Construction Management 40

The Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 26, 2016

October 26, 2016)— Construction Business Owner , the leading business management magazine for contractors, is pleased to announce a free webinar presented in partnership with Procore. By leveraging data extraction solutions, you can have more power over communication between teams and stages throughout the building process.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Risk Management Construction Management 40

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

His professional journey is a testament to his multifaceted abilities across various capacities, including project design, management, leadership, teaching, and community engagement.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management 147

Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Lean Construction – Overcoming decades of mistrust, lack of communication, and opposition between facilities owners, designers, engineers, and builders… possible? Design-Bid-Build. Traditional design-bid-build (DBB) delivery process with design, bidding, and construction in separate, sequential steps. Design-Build.

Lean Construction 52

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Communication General Contracting 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 4, 2024

You create fancy animations and visualisations of the built assets coming to life, ultimately presenting a relatively low-fidelity model of the asset you’re creating. Enhanced collaboration : 4D sequencing bridges the communication gap between design, engineering, and execution teams. But it can be so much more.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 116

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Stakeholder Engagement Project Management Risk Management 116

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

When you think of high-rise buildings, you might imagine impressive city skylines, luxurious apartments, or bustling office spaces. Plumbing in high-rise construction is far more complicated than in single-story homes or low-rise buildings. It presents unique challenges that require creativity, expertise, and careful planning.

Plumbing 40

Plumbing Fire Protection System Installation Plumbing Systems Piping Installation 40

Stok

APRIL 25, 2023

M&V, MBCx, WTF: Building Performance Monitoring as a Means to Achieve Decarbonization Goals This blog post was co-authored by Stok’s Ally Duncan and Jessica Shaw , summarizing their presentation at AEE West 2023. MBCx provides detailed insight into what is using the energy and why, which enables actionable solutions.

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Electrical Systems Energy Efficiency 98

Stok

APRIL 25, 2023

This blog post was co-authored by Stok’s Ally Duncan and Jessica Shaw , summarizing their presentation at AEE West 2023. As building owners and occupiers adopt zero commitments and find their properties subject to energy performance and emissions regulations, the question becomes, ‘how can we achieve these ambitious reduction targets?’

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Electrical Systems Energy Efficiency 98

LetsBuild

JULY 21, 2023

Quality control – it’s the foundation of any construction project’s success, impacting every phase of the build. It goes hand in hand with cost control, safety improvements , and better project outcomes. Unfortunately, construction quality control comes with many challenges.

Quality Control 52

Quality Control Cost Control Quality Assurance Building Controls 52

LetsBuild

JULY 21, 2023

Quality control – it’s the foundation of any construction project’s success, impacting every phase of the build. It goes hand in hand with cost control, safety improvements , and better project outcomes. Unfortunately, construction quality control comes with many challenges.

Quality Control 52

Quality Control Cost Control Quality Assurance Building Controls 52

Field Wire

AUGUST 13, 2023

For this to occur, effective planning, project management, and transparent communication is required. Instead of waiting until the end of a project to communicate punch list items, the general contractor should produce punch list reports that are automatically sent to each specialty contractor on a given day, week, or month.

Specialty Contracting 98

Specialty Contracting General Contracting Project Management Consulting Site Planning 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

Water Works The construction of Golden Triangle’s two main water transmission lines – Water Line A (24-inch water main) and Water Line B (36-inch water main) was a critical operation due to the complexities presented by the intersection itself. Quickly, the team swapped traffic control to construct the Phase B segment.

Stakeholder Engagement 130

Stakeholder Engagement Risk Management Public Works Piping Installation 130

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 14, 2025

Build or purchase a bench 36-40 inches high with a solid hardwood or metal top that can withstand heavy tools and parts. Smart Lighting and Control Options Smart garage lighting systems offer convenience and efficiency for vehicle maintenance. These sensors reduce energy waste by ensuring lights only operate when needed.

Maintenance 52

Maintenance Fire Protection System Installation Heavy Lifting Transportation Fire Protection Systems 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

In 2023, the construction industry grappled with the lingering effects of supply chain disruptions, inflation, and ever-present labor shortages —a narrative that has become all too familiar. We adopted new technologies, embraced sustainable building practices, and were more vocal about the benefits of working in the AEC field.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 137

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Building Automation Project Management 137

UK Construction Blog

AUGUST 15, 2024

Key Responsibilities of a Construction Project Manager Heading up construction project management team involves many key responsibilities include planning and scheduling to ensure timely project completion, budget management to control costs and prevent overruns, and resource allocation to optimise the workforce, materials and equipment.

Project Management 64

Project Management Construction Management Stakeholder Engagement Schedule Management 64

Construction Marketing

MAY 2, 2024

These types of tasks can build momentum and credibility for your improvement efforts, so it becomes easier to get the support that you need from your top management. After evaluating the PMs on a smaller scale, you can analyze the results, summarize the benefits, and present everything to management.

Maintenance 105

Maintenance Construction Equipment Project Management Change Management 105

Procore

MARCH 1, 2025

Times have changed - Assess your Current State The first step towards improvement is a current state assessment where you take an honest look in the mirror and identify the risks, challenges and overall maturity of your processes and technology tools around planning, building and operating projects.

Risk Management 98

Risk Management Project Management Consulting Change Management Project Management 98

CCR Magazine

JULY 11, 2024

The Thermafit Model MAS helps give contractors and engineers the option to eliminate or reduce the need for traditional, fossil fuel boilers and owners new solutions to decarbonize buildings through the electrification of heating. It responds to varying building loads throughout the day and year, resulting in performance that is 8.2

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation Piping Installation HVAC Systems Building Controls 52

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Decades later, these innovative floors remain a smart and efficient solution for many commercial spaces, balancing comfort for occupants and long-term performance for facility managers and building owners. installed a hybrid carpet in its building in 1967 (the year these resilient carpets were first introduced). What is hybrid carpet?

Flooring Systems 59

Flooring Systems Building Resilience Building Performance Measurement Environmental Impact Assessment 59