Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 9, 2023

Persimmon is looking to retender subcontractor packages more regularly as it looks to “share the cost pressures in this new challenging environment.” ” The house building giant highlighted cost control measures in its latest results as sales continued to slump.

Cost Control 242

Cost Control Building Controls Quality Control Procurement 242

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

JUNE 16, 2023

In addition, the Velvaere development is looking to earn its WELL certification , which is administered by Delos subsidiary the International WELL Building Institute. This not only creates an airtight, healthier home but also helps reduce heating and cooling costs. wall control. bath cabins starting at $4.5 million, to 5-bed, 5.5-bath

Quality Control 245

Quality Control Cost Control Wall Systems Building Controls 245

Construction Enquirer

MAY 21, 2023

Ovidiu Dobra was working for Henry Construction Projects Limited at a building site on Kensington High Street when the incident happened on 2 March 2021. Dobra, who is from Romania, was working on the demolition of a building as part of the construction of a new commercial and residential building.

Building Controls 216

Building Controls Cost Control Sustainability 216

Construction Enquirer

APRIL 19, 2023

The lift plan failed to stipulate how the individual SIPs were to be safely lifted and failed to consider proximity hazards or how the SIPs would be adequately controlled during the lifting operation. in costs at Newcastle Crown Court. in costs at Newcastle Crown Court.

Lifts 193

Lifts Cost Control Building Controls Site Planning 193

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Owners building complex industrial projects face a wide range of risks in delivering their projects as quickly and as cost-effectively as possible. Costs: As the scope is likely to evolve and change across the design and construction phases, EPCM projects can expect additional engineering costs as work progresses.

Project Management Consulting 246

Project Management Consulting Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management 246

The Pro Builder

MARCH 13, 2024

The Passive House Network Publishes Guidance for 2024 qpurcell Wed, 03/13/2024 - 10:40 The Passive House Network has published a new resource that clarifies the expectations and roles of the certifier in certifying buildings to Passive House building standards.

Building Standards 264

Building Standards Building Optimization Project Management Consulting Building Design 264

Construction Enquirer

APRIL 26, 2023

House builder Persimmon said that build rates have plunged 30% in the first three months of this year because of the slump in demand at the end of 2022. He said that this has seen build rates in the first quarter fall 30% year-on-year to 176 units per week (Q1 2022: 252 units per week).

Cost Control 216

Cost Control Building Controls Site Planning 216

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Ways to Improve Home Building Productivity, Part 2: Automation ibush Thu, 02/15/2024 - 15:31 Home builders can maximize efficiencies gained through simplification and standardization by automating both on-site and back-office operations Tony L. Consider the potential benefits of off-site construction to your current home building process.

Building Automation 204

Building Automation Building Materials Manufacturing Site Planning Controls Manufacturing 204

The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Single-Family Rental and Build-to-Rent Market Shows ‘Enduring Strength’ in the Long Term qpurcell Mon, 12/04/2023 - 11:45 After enjoying robust demand during the pandemic, the single-family rental (SFR) and build-to-rent (BTR) sector hasn’t been immune from the challenges facing the rest of the homebuilding industry in 2023.

Real Estate Development 279

Real Estate Development Property Management Building Optimization Cost Control 279

Construction Enquirer

MAY 30, 2023

The result is a “high-quality building sympathetic to a prominent location marking the gateway between the city centre, the university and the Canning Street Conservation Area. “The previous building had long since fallen into disrepair and ceased to do justice to the location. .

Project Management Consulting 207

Project Management Consulting Site Planning Quality Control Building Controls 207

The Pro Builder

JANUARY 2, 2024

Their collaboration enables homeowners or builders to select from Hereabout’s list of preexisting, ready-to-use design plans, then build the home using B.PUBLIC’s prefab floor, roof, and wall panels. The panels form thermal-bridge-free envelopes that are predictable in cost, delivery, and performance, B.PUBLIC says.

Building Performance Measurement 264

Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Manufacturing Modular Construction Building Codes 264

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 8, 2023

Insolvency experts from FRP Advisory took control of the London-based residential tower builder yesterday evening. One rival main contractor said: “Henry’s have been buying work for years and it all seems to have come to ahead as soaring costs and labour caught up with the firm.

Construction Machinery 347

Construction Machinery Project Management Construction Management Cost Control 347

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 27, 2023

Administrators from FRP Advisory took control of the business in May. An update on the administration filed at Companies House said the firm was sunk by a combination of rising materials costs, project delays and defect liability claims. Howard Russell worked across the UK as a design and build contractor for a wide range of sectors.

Cost Control 181

Cost Control Building Controls Building Materials Building Design 181

Wolgast Corporation

OCTOBER 28, 2024

What would they choose to do to effectively save money and time without sacrificing quality or building longevity? We are currently working on a building for Chippewa Nature Center that our Architect, Neil Frank, resourcefully designed using materials that would save time and money.

Building Materials Manufacturing 124

Building Materials Manufacturing Carpentry Building Controls Controls Manufacturing 124

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The dead load of NWC limits span length and increases substructure requirements, all of which work against the goals of building long-lasting and efficient infrastructure. It often accelerates corrosion, increases maintenance costs, and shortens the service life of the deck. Structural lightweight concrete (SLC) sidelines these issues.

Sustainability 264

Sustainability Curing Infrastructure Development Structural Systems 264

Construction Enquirer

APRIL 25, 2023

This includes invaluable commercial and contractual experience gained on iconic London projects, including The Leadenhall Building, One Hyde Park and The Francis Crick Institute. Vince Corrigan said: “We are delighted to welcome someone of Andy’s calibre to Keltbray.

Infrastructure Development 189

Infrastructure Development Cost Control Change Management Building Controls 189

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

million per year in operating costs, and further reduce WSSC Water’s greenhouse gas emissions. This project is truly groundbreaking, utilizing the thermal hydrolysis technology to reduce costs and increase efficiency and sustainability,” said Matt Cooke, president and CEO at PC Construction. “I Connect with us at pcconstruction.com.

Facility Management 262

Facility Management Project Management Consulting Energy Efficiency Green Building 262

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 15, 2024

That scaffolding becomes the critical infrastructure necessary for crews to gain safe access to the site, change levels, and do all the work necessary to take a building from drawings to completion. Is it more cost conscious to purchase it given the length of time that the equipment is needed?

Construction Equipment 263

Construction Equipment Building Materials Cost Control Project Management 263

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits qpurcell Wed, 10/04/2023 - 09:00 Dvele —a California-based manufacturer of prefab, modular homes—got started by bringing two building concepts together: high performance and factory construction. In 2018, Brandon Weiss, a third-generation U.S.

Building Resilience 264

Building Resilience Modular Construction Building Automation Flooring Systems 264

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The DUST-10C has been expertly designed for effective control and maximum efficiency. Plus, the unit comes pre-assembled and ready for immediate use, minimizing installation costs and other startup barriers.

Fire Protection System Installation 197

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Ceiling Systems General Contracting 197

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Chris Lister “It is already understood in the industry that facades serve multiple functions in the building envelope, making the integration of thermal breaks crucial for several reasons including- enhanced energy performance maintaining the integrity of the thermal envelope, controlling condensation and fulfilling fire performance criteria.

Building Controls 130

Building Controls Building Codes Building Commissioning Cost Control 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Utility Vegetation Management (UVM) is highly complex and represents a significant cost burden on utility operations and maintenance (O&M) budgets. Each vegetation encroachment area requires specialized crews and equipment capable of working near live power lines, often involving planned de-energization, arborists, and traffic control.

Risk Management 202

Risk Management Cost Control Electrical Systems Schedule Management 202

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 Prefabrication 290

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 28, 2023

Nathan Cook, prosecuting on behalf of the HSE told Staffordshire Magistrates’ Court how significant amounts of asbestos-containing debris was found to the front and rear of the building under refurbishment. Carelessness at this scale, met with a failure to attend court, is unacceptable. ”

Public Works 184

Public Works Safety Regulations Building Materials Cost Control 184

The Pro Builder

APRIL 22, 2023

Off-site or industrialized construction methods potentially offer multiple advantages beyond a quieter jobsite and provide a path to build single-family homes much faster with a good framing crew. The bulk of the cost savings from Agorus’ method come from fewer days to build and the cost of labor required.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 246

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Modular Construction Building Materials Manufacturing Flooring Systems 246

Construction Enquirer

JULY 24, 2023

An HSE investigation identified a series of failings on the part of 2 Counties Construction (Midlands) Ltd including a lack of suitable controls for preventing falls into the building and through the stairwell openings. The man was hospitalised for three days following the incident.

Property Management 193

Property Management Lean Construction Site Planning Cost Control 193

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The firm has extensive industry expertise in bridge certification and assessment, project and construction management of tunnels, roads, and rail infrastructure, as well as building condition assessments, improvements, and certifications. The German construction market is the largest in Europe at EUR427 billion (CAD$629.9 billion) in 2022.

Engineering 264

Engineering Project Management Public Works Construction Management 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 27, 2024

By Mark Zweig Entrepreneurial firms adapt better to a changing environment, are better places to work, and build significant value over time that can be harvested. And they build significant value over time that can be harvested. But it is a cost to be minimized in any case and less important than design and production.

Change Management 263

Change Management Building Controls Cost Control Building Design 263

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 3, 2023

. – InEight , a global leader in construction capital project management software, has announced new innovations that will help collaboratively resolve design issues early on to avoid re-work, and embed quality control in all construction activities to enable progressive review and turnover of complex, multi-discipline projects.

Collaboration 162

Collaboration Quality Control Handover Project Management 162

In Eight

DECEMBER 9, 2024

[Scottsdale, AZ; December 10, 2024] InEight, a leader in construction project controls software, today announced the pursuit to authorize its InEight Document software solution with the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). As always, our mission is to empower our clients to build with confidence.

Approvals 98

Approvals Cost Control Building Controls Risk Management 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Others have pinpointed spiraling labor costs, inflation, and interest rate rises as major risks on the horizon. Traditional design-bid-build models where the burden of risk was principally shouldered by contractors are gradually giving way to more collaborative models where risks and responsibilities are more evenly shared.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 147

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Landscaping Risk Management Cost Control 147

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 31, 2023

Hill is providing project and construction management services for One-Ninety including design review, contract administration, time and cost control, design coordination, and construction follow up.

Real Estate Development 246

Real Estate Development Project Management Consulting Environmental Consulting Cost Control 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Environmental benefits are making an even stronger case for opting to use tents rather than the standard steel storage container both for new builds and major renovation projects. We can locate and access building materials quickly and quietly in the middle of the night during a remodel.

Material Storage 246

Material Storage Steel Fabrication Fire Protection System Installation Building Materials 246

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% As a board we have remained on track with our strategic plans.”

Risk Management 155

Risk Management Cost Control Project Management Building Controls 155