The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

When combined, the following products won't just boost a home's overall energy efficiency, they can also provide long-term cost savings for generations of homeowners to come. EnergyShield is made with polyisocyanurate insulation, which meets International Building Code requirements as an approved WRB in the place of No.

Energy Efficiency 246

Energy Efficiency HVAC System Installation Sustainability HVAC Systems 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Department of Energy (DOE) to integrate its cutting-edge smart controller with thermal energy storage. This integration promises to streamline HVAC installs, significantly reduce costs, and make next-generation technology more accessible to American homeowners.

HVAC System Installation 255

HVAC System Installation HVAC Systems Energy Efficiency Electrical Systems 255

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 13, 2023

As a result of this collaboration, Mincon Drill Mast Attachments for skid steers and excavators now have an option for the installation of the Trimble® Groundworks Machine Control System, which can significantly reduce the cost and complexity of the installation for the contractor.

Quality Control 264

Quality Control Cost Control Building Controls Foundation Systems 264

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In Scarborough, Maine, a 51-unit apartment building will be designed to the principles of Universal Design for easy mobility with or without a wheelchair. Whenever we renovate a building, we typically add 5% accessible units where they weren’t intended to be, so we shoehorn in accessible units and we’re left with less space than we’d like.

Building Controls 264

Building Controls Flooring Systems Quality Control Electrical Systems 264

The Pro Builder

MAY 2, 2023

Department of Energy (DOE) announced six finalists in the Equitable and Affordable Solutions to Electrification (EAS-E) Prize , which awards innovative solutions that advance electrification retrofits across various residential building types and geographies with $2.4 Category Innovators Remodelers Building Tech Smart Home Products

Renewable Energy Systems 246

Renewable Energy Systems HVAC System Installation Electrical Systems Building Controls 246

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

CCR Magazine

APRIL 8, 2025

Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today announced the launch of the NSW8000 Series Wireless Network Sensor for Metasys building automation systems (BAS) and FX series programmable controllers.

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation Building Controls Cost Control HVAC Systems 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 10, 2025

This option allows bulldozers shipped direct from the Liebherr factory to be pre-equipped with a Trimble Ready kit, streamlining onsite installation of the Trimble Earthworks grade control platform. By reducing both cost and complexity, this factory-installed option enhances efficiency for operators.

Quality Control 130

Quality Control Construction Machinery Cost Control Controls Manufacturing 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The city has consistently topped more than $1 billion in new construction permits over the past 11 years as it grows and builds new businesses, apartment complexes, and more. PCiRoads was equipped with Brokk remote-control demolition robots for the concrete removal but needed an efficient solution to shape new concrete on the tunnels floor.

Concrete Pouring 130

Concrete Pouring Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Flooring Systems Controls Manufacturing 130

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

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 4, 2024

Additionally, SAF® significantly reduces operating costs through lower energy consumption, decreased flocculant and coagulant usage, and reduced operator attention and maintenance requirements. Heron Innovators has been building and installing Suspended Air® Flotation systems across the U.S.,

Plumbing Systems 260

Plumbing Systems Wall Systems Cost Control Energy Efficiency 260

Building Radar

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Implementing key strategies for maintaining financial control in construction projects ensures that projects stay on track financially. Understanding what an assistant construction manager does can enhance team efficiency and cost management. It involves careful planning, monitoring, and controlling of financial resources.

Project Management 52

Project Management Construction Management Risk Management Cost Control 52

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

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

This guide is packed with insights to help you tackle compliance challenges with confidence while focusing on building proactive safety systems throughout the workplace. Cost Savings: Avoid costly penalties, medical expenses, and downtime. Cost Savings: Avoid costly penalties, medical expenses, and downtime.

Inspection 112

Inspection Construction Equipment Cost Control Risk Management 112

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 10, 2025

Operators can utilize the same system for both surveying and machine control, moving it effortlessly between machines and jobsites. About Trimble Trimble is transforming the ways people move, build and live. Trimble announced the Trimble Siteworks Machine Guidance module for tilt bucket attachments.

Building Products Distribution 130

Building Products Distribution Surveying Quality Control Cost Control 130

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

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

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2025

Granular Local Market Cost Data is Essential for Cost Visibility & Management (Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, & New Builds) Using current, verifiable, and detailed local cost dat a instead of national averages with adjustment factors ensures: Cost transparency All labor, material, and equipment costs are broken down and verifiable.

Construction Management 59

Construction Management Cost Control Change Management Estimating 59

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

In Eight

DECEMBER 11, 2024

With operations spanning buildings, industrial, infrastructure, water, and development projects, Graham recognized an opportunity to standardize its document control processes across multiple systems, streamline operations, and decrease the risk of mismanaged data. Are you ready to build project certainty with real-world data?

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Building Controls Building Standards Modular Construction 52

Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

They play a vital part in the success of large-scale developments, from commercial buildings to residential complexes. The construction sector is evolving, with tools like Building Radar helping companies streamline project management. This ensures that projects are completed efficiently, reducing costs and enhancing profitability.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Building Code Compliance Building Optimization Schedule Management 52

iField Smart

JANUARY 6, 2025

Although this is the case, quality control is one of the most common pain points in the industry. As such there is a need for proper quality control mechanisms to be put in place otherwise construction projects are likely to be non compliant in most design aspects and this will result in: Damage to safety features of the structure.

Quality Assurance 59

Quality Assurance Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Quality Control Cost Control 59

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

In Eight

DECEMBER 11, 2024

These manual processes led to delays, bottlenecks, and version control issues, disrupting project schedules and muddling communication across projects. THE OUTCOME Today, Orion enjoys a standardized document control process, improved accountability, and reduced risk of disputes and claims.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Cost Control Building Controls Modular Construction 52

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 Green Building Energy Efficiency 262

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

Rabbet

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

There are many different types of contracts , but two of the most common are cost-plus and guaranteed maximum price. Cost-Plus Contracts A cost-plus contract is an agreement where the owner pays the contractor for all actual costs incurred (materials, labor, equipment) plus an agreed-upon fee or percentage for profit and overhead.

Contracts 52

Contracts Real Estate Development Cost Control Quality Control 52

CCR Magazine

APRIL 8, 2025

Protecting your commercial building goes beyond locking the doors. Security Alarm Systems Security alarm systems serve as your building’s first line of defense against unauthorized entry. When triggered, they alert security teams, building management, and sometimes local law enforcement.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Building Controls Property Management Quality Control 52

Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

When it comes to building design, the concept of mass walls plays a crucial role in providing structural integrity, energy efficiency, and moisture control. By identifying project specifications early, construction teams can optimize their use of high-performance building materials early project identification.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Energy Efficiency Wall Systems Building Codes 52