UK Construction Blog

JULY 2, 2024

These clever systems not only control your home’s temperature for you but save you money on your bills. With remote control from your phone, it fits into your busy life. Smart Heating Benefits Smart heating systems offer more energy efficiency, lower costs long term and more comfort and convenience for home owners.

Renewable Energy Systems 62

Renewable Energy Systems HVAC System Installation Energy Efficiency Cost Control 62

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 13, 2023

The core of SQUARE’s success is offering technically sound and cost-effective solutions that guarantee the most rewarding results. As a main contractor working in a fragmented industry, SQUARE faces significant challenges when it comes to quality and cost management. SQUARE Engineering firm was founded in 1992.

Engineering 98

Engineering Cost Control Quality Control Schedule Management 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 3, 2024

HDR’s Construction Management Team Helped Deliver Landmark East Link Light Rail Extension Project The initial segment of Sound Transit’s 2 Line began operations April 27, the product of more than a decade of work to improve transit connections between Seattle, Mercer Island, Bellevue and Redmond. The Bellevue-Redmond segment of the $3.7

Change Management 130

Change Management Schedule Management Project Management Electrical Systems 130

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2024

Also included is Field Surveillance of in-process construction activities, site inspections, maintenance of construction schedules, and construction management. He has served as Project Controls Manager, Chief Estimator, Senior Manager, and Project Manager for a variety of infrastructure projects.

Estimating 52

Estimating Quality Control Schedule Management Cost Control 52

Wolgast Corporation

JUNE 12, 2024

After 75 years in the business, we understand that our projects run smoother and more efficiently when we rely on setting the schedules and completing the work ourselves for three specific trades. When using Design-Build construction, site work can start before plans are even complete. Here’s one way that we do that.

Carpentry 62

Carpentry Concrete Pouring Schedule Management Quality Control 62

Roads Online

JUNE 21, 2023

And it’s going to come down to project controls. Project controls is the set of processes and systems used to measure and monitor performance throughout the life of the project. Identifies risks and their causes early on A well-managed infrastructure project will typically have a strong focus on risk management.

Risk Management 95

Risk Management Building Performance Measurement Cost Control Schedule Management 95

iField Smart

MAY 14, 2024

Constructing Efficiency: Exploring the Leading Construction Project Management Software of 2024 In 2024, the construction industry continues to witness a transformative shift towards digitalization and innovation, with construction management software playing a pivotal role in enhancing project efficiency and collaboration.

Project Management 92

Project Management Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Risk Management 92

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 20, 2023

LOUIS, MO – Kwame Building Group (KWAME) has added three new project team members with Davidra Smith as Accounting Manager, Lee Anderson and Tarun Kumar as Project Engineers. ABOUT KWAME BUILDING GROUP Kwame Building Group, Inc. KWAME is headquartered in St. Louis with division offices in Atlanta, Dallas and Seattle.

Real Estate Development 130

Real Estate Development Project Management Facility Management Schedule Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

It’s not all about building a better vehicle, or the technology that is used inside the vehicle. And it’s definitely not about building bigger or more roads and bridges. The journey begins with the traveler’s intent to get from point A to point B using the mode(s) that satisfy their needs for cost and convenience.

Building Controls 130

Building Controls Cost Control Building Optimization Schedule Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Founded in 1973, ZETCON has built a reputation as an industry leader in infrastructure planning, inspection, project management, and construction management. Stantec’s global expertise in water and power engineering, buildings, advanced manufacturing, and environmental services offer potential for growth in the German market.

Engineering 264

Engineering Project Management Public Works Construction Management 264

iField Smart

APRIL 14, 2024

Revolutionizing Construction Projects: The Power of Drawing Management Software Construction drawing management software is essential for Architects, Construction Managers, and Contractors to organize, track, and share plans across multiple building phases. The Challenges of Traditional Construction Drawing Management.

Project Management 77

Project Management Construction Management Risk Management Building Products Distribution 77

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 Modular Construction Building Information Modeling (BIM) 246

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. Modern unpiloted systems include robotics with sensors that can be deployed on a schedule and a specific path.

Structural Systems 262

Structural Systems Landscaping Engineering Foundation Systems 262

Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

These tools enable construction professionals to rethink every aspect of project planning, execution, and collaboration, whether it be through the use of project management software, virtual reality (VR), or building information modeling (BIM).

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 101

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Building Automation Renewable Energy Systems 101

CCR Magazine

JUNE 10, 2024

Efficient HVAC design ensures precise temperature control, preventing overheating or freezing of equipment. Advanced temperature regulation involves the use of PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) controllers, which offer precise control by adjusting the HVAC system output to match the exact thermal load requirements.

HVAC Systems 52

HVAC Systems Energy Efficiency Quality Control Controls Manufacturing 52

iField Smart

MAY 25, 2024

Demystifying Construction RFIs: The Role of RFI Management Software In the intricate dance of construction projects, Requests for Information (RFIs) play a pivotal role. However, managing RFIs efficiently within the vast scope of construction projects can be a daunting task.

Construction Management 91

Construction Management Risk Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management 91

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. Construction meetings are regularly scheduled normally every two weeks.

Schedule Management 127

Schedule Management Construction Management Budgeting Project Management 127

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

Repair, Renovation, & Construction Project Cost Management. LEAN Processes Embed Transparent Costs and Project Cost Management Project cost management and efficient project delivery are core capabilities enabled by the OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting (JOC) Solution.

Cost Control 40

Cost Control Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Change Management 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 18, 2024

So what’s the key to managing increased stakeholder involvement and logistical challenges? It starts with efficient project management processes. If one thing falls out of alignment, it can disrupt the entire project and lead to delays, increased costs, potential safety hazards, and increased pressure from clients.

Project Management 80

Project Management Schedule Management Quality Control Communication 80

Field Wire

AUGUST 6, 2023

In this guest blog post for Fieldwire, Patrick Hogan explains five common challenges project managers face on construction projects. Patrick is the CEO at Handle.com which builds software that helps contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers secure their lien rights and get paid faster.

Project Management 98

Project Management Construction Management Schedule Management Project Management Consulting 98

iField Smart

APRIL 18, 2024

Efficiency Unleashed: How As-Built Drawings Management Software Transforms Projects As-Built drawings management software improves project outcomes through real-time updates, better collaboration, and accuracy within As-Built drawings. Let us explore how As-Built drawings management software is transforming the construction landscape.

Project Management 73

Project Management Facility Management Construction Management Change Management 73

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 24, 2023

This month, we’re excited to release feature additions and enhancements to Autodesk Build across cost, project management, data, and more. Check out the latest updates for Autodesk Build. This means that teams can now control which asset category types are able to be viewed depending on role-based permissions.

Schedule Management 98

Schedule Management Change Management Project Management Approvals 98

iField Smart

APRIL 30, 2024

Field inspections are pivotal to ensure construction activities are carried out within regulations and standards for the building process to continue without any issues. Top 10 challenges for building inspectors, project managers, and quality control managers with legacy field inspection techniques.

Inspection 77

Inspection Building Code Compliance Quality Assurance Building Automation 77

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 10, 2024

By Jake Macholtz, CEO, InEight Against a backdrop of high inflation, the cost-of-living crisis, and ongoing labor and skills shortages, the construction industry has remained buoyant. The use of integrated project delivery (IPD) is set to increase nearly 10% over the next 3-5 years with design-bid-build decreasing in line.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 130

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Risk Management Quality Assurance Schedule Management 130

Commercial Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

That’s why the leadership team at Englewood has put such priority on building, vetting, and nurturing a 20,000+ tier-one network of experienced and project-tested subcontractors over the last 22+ years. This has allowed us to perform at a high level, ensuring quality finished products, a maintained schedule, and being mindful of the budget.

Schedule Management 98

Schedule Management Painting/finishing Quality Control Risk Management 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2022

When it comes to Autodesk Build, our product teams are not slowing down. From enhancing quality and safety to improving critical schedule and cost workflows, dig into all the latest product releases and enhancements for Autodesk Build. . Files | PlanGrid Build Mobile App Access . Document Management .

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Change Management Project Management 98

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 Schedule Management 118

OmTrak

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The ongoing construction of the Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre in Christchurch, New Zealand, exemplifies how OmTrak’s integrated Document and Siteworks Modules are revolutionising construction project management. However, overseeing a project of this scale requires robust document management and meticulous site coordination.

Facility Management 72

Facility Management Schedule Management Project Management Construction Management 72

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

These properties, typically known as smart buildings, use advanced technologies to manage assets, resources, and services to benefit the property owner, building employees, and customers. Why Adopt Advanced Technologies in Facilities Management? How Is Robotic Process Automation Used In Facilities Management?

Facility Management 52

Facility Management Change Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Automation 52

UK Construction Blog

JULY 2, 2024

The post The Hidden Costs of Owning Construction Equipment appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Construction equipment is the lifeblood of any building project and owning your own equipment can be a tempting proposition. The ability to rent it out or use it for your own projects offers the promise of significant profit and control.

Construction Equipment 62

Construction Equipment Safety Regulations Health Regulations Cost Control 62

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Project stakeholders can now access critical model data with fewer steps; powerful new features provide greater control over cost and schedule management. The model is a great source of truth during design and planning, but data isn’t easily transferred to construction teams during the build phase of a project.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 96

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Building Products Distribution Property Management 96

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 31, 2023

This shift isn't just a passing trend; the prefabricated buildings market is expected to surpass $227.7 Design and BIM Prefabrication is all about building a structure's elements offsite and assembling them on location. To be successful, teams need a clear understanding of material needs, labor requirements, and scheduling.

Prefabrication 98

Prefabrication Building Information Modeling (BIM) Modular Construction Building Materials Manufacturing 98

CCR Magazine

APRIL 30, 2024

In the world of fleet management, ensuring that a fleet of commercial vehicles is always in tip-top condition is more than just a matter of logistics—it’s a strategic imperative. This comprehensive guide is crafted to help fleet managers maintain their fleets’ excellence and efficiency.

Maintenance 52

Maintenance Schedule Management Change Management Risk Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Managing the procurement process and properly tracking costs with international suppliers is critical to help mitigate risk. With the release of Multi-Currency in Autodesk Build and BIM 360 Cost Management, teams can now easily manage supplier contracts, change orders, payment applications, and expenses in different currencies. .

Risk Management 98

Risk Management Change Management General Contracting Cost Control 98

In Eight

MARCH 21, 2023

Spreadsheets have long been the go-to technique to monitor cost and its impact on the budget, even given their inherent shortcomings. But now with more effective construction budget tracking techniques out there, the contrast in accuracy and cost management has become plainly stark. How have local wage rates evolved?

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Schedule Management Cost Control Project Management Consulting 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 21, 2022

However, with the right data management systems and strategies, construction teams can breach those silos and get the high quality, connected information they need to make good decisions that move projects forward at minimum risk. . Project stakeholders can import new project Issues from Autodesk Build or BIM 360. . Docs Manager

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Products Distribution Quality Control Building Automation 98