CCR Magazine

APRIL 23, 2024

Demolishing a building is a complex process that involves careful planning and execution to ensure safety and efficiency. Whether the structure is a small house or a large commercial building, each demolition project needs to comply with stringent regulations and safety standards.

Building Controls 52

Building Controls Environmental Impact Assessment Material Handling Safety Regulations 52

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

The post Understanding Construction Surveying appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Integral to this development process is construction surveying, a critical discipline ensuring that all construction adheres to stringent safety and regulatory standards.

Surveying 51

Surveying Building Performance Measurement Site Planning Structural Systems 51

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 3, 2023

Recent estimates put the cost of rework at around 5 percent of total project costs, and also suggest it accounts for more than 30 percent of all work on site. Whilst this is all well and good, it comes at a time when labor shortages are escalating, construction costs are rising, and the climate crisis is heating up.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 147

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Quality Control Change Management 147

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

km twin-tube tunnel that will have 10, 15-m-long cross passages and three technical buildings, each of which is 16.8-m Most importantly, the automated nature of the field software would give us the time to focus on complex survey tasks.” One of seven tunnels being built for the 17.5-km, Valued at EUR 516 million (NOK 5.2

Building Performance Measurement 130

Building Performance Measurement Building Automation Quality Control Surveying 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In the last 20 years, the number of buildings in the world that are at least 200 meters tall has increased by nearly 500%. Poor document management is detrimental to a project and can lead to delays, budget overruns , and rework. That being said, many companies struggle to maintain control over the massive amounts of project documents.

Construction Management 98

Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Cost Control Project Management 98

CivilJungle

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Building Layout. After finalising the building plan and design of the structural component, including foundations , the construction activity can be started. The excavation lines which are marked on site is known as building layout. The excavation lines which are marked on site is known as building layout.

Building Controls 52

Building Controls Cost Control Site Planning Building Design 52

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. Meanwhile, an inability to see current project status and data at a detailed level was the number one challenge for 57% of the contractors surveyed.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 130

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

Construction Dive

DECEMBER 26, 2012

Ninety percent of surveyed executives reported that their companies are committed to environmentally sustainable practices. For the most recent survey, which took place in October, Turner received input from 718 executives. Michigan is the 24th state to approve legislation of this sort.

Green Building 120

Green Building Building Standards Environmental Consulting Surveying 120

BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Dean Lewis, Graham Finch, and David Simkins Contractors Mass Timber Moisture Protection Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction Mass timber has gained popularity as a building material praised for its sustainability and aesthetic appeal. Here are five tips for successful water mitigation in mass timber construction.

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance Environmental Impact Assessment Quality Control 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 23, 2023

In this session, attendees will learn how to use PIX4Dmatic, PIX4Dsurvey, and PIX4Dcloud for drone-based mapping, and to deploy terrestrial workflows with PIX4Dcatch and the viDoc RTK Rover for ground control and ground-based reality capture. This presentation will highlight the importance of drone education in driving growth in the industry.

Public Works 130

Public Works Mapping Infrastructure Development Inspection 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 27, 2023

The new solar panels are projected to offset more than 100 percent of the energy consumed by Trimble’s two-building campus in the Westmoor Technology Park, which represents approximately 6-7 percent of the company’s total global electricity demand (based on 2021).

Renewable Energy Systems 130

Renewable Energy Systems Electrical Systems Building Products Distribution Green Building 130

HardHatChat

DECEMBER 8, 2009

Have you seen the 2009 Green Building Survey? The Green Building survey states that 73 percent of developers have previously retrofitted properties, are in the process of retrofitting, or are considering retrofitting properties for greater energy efficiency. Have a question on sustainable commercial construction?

Sustainability 75

Sustainability Real Estate Development HVAC System Installation Green Building 75

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

New updates to the software include the ability to calculate and model an optimal flattened site plan in the terrain, plot the least cost path across a landscape, and significantly improved processing speed in pixels to points tool.

Site Planning 130

Site Planning Building Optimization Cost Control Mapping 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In order to build this enormous renewable energy collector, Hunt-EAS needed to ensure that the project would conserve the soil it is located on, prevent impacts to the existing watersheds, and avoid disturbance of natural and cultural resources. (LAN)

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Engineering Renewable Energy Systems Energy Conservation 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Additionally, those adopting AI are already seeing benefits in terms of competitive advantage, as a new Deloitte survey reveals that construction leaders in data management are seven times as likely to deploy artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions. Improve everyday decision-making.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 142

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Risk Management Building Automation Energy Efficiency 142

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 3, 2022

With labor shortages, high costs associated with getting building materials, and other problems, subcontracting firms have to focus on setting themselves apart and setting themselves up for success. . The Rising Cost of Construction . The rising cost of construction is another big problem for construction firms in 2022.

Building Materials Manufacturing 98

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Cost Control Building Optimization 98

iField Smart

MARCH 17, 2024

Traditional processes and tools related to construction management aren’t able to cut it for complex, cost, and time-driven projects. Feature Description Cloud-based Platform for BIM and Construction Management Platform for Building Information Modeling (BIM) and construction management on the cloud.

Construction Management 83

Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Real Estate Development 83

The Korte Company

OCTOBER 9, 2018

The key to success is optimizing a wide array of hotel construction costs associated with these projects. Understand hard costs in hotel construction. Construction materials, equipment and labor make up the hard costs owners incur on a construction project. Where a hotel is built can lead to cost savings, too.

Cost Control 68

Cost Control Building Controls Building Materials Material Handling 68

Rapport3

APRIL 15, 2018

Make Consulting are a building design consultancy practice who operate in a range of services including architectural design, chartered surveying, project management and education funding. Therefore they approached Cubic to enquire into our Rapport3 Project Costing Module.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Cost Control Quality Control Surveying 52

Rapport3

APRIL 15, 2018

Make Consulting are a building design consultancy practice who operate in a range of services including architectural design, chartered surveying, project management and education funding. Therefore they approached Cubic to enquire into our Rapport3 Project Costing Module.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Cost Control Quality Control Surveying 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

She is an active member of the Women Surveyors Summit – an industry event held to support and promote diversity in the land surveying profession. As an active member of the organization, Coral is committed to empowering other women in her field and spreading the word about opportunities for women in land surveying.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management 147

Plant & Civil Engineer

JUNE 12, 2023

A new study by industry-leading digital construction management software, PlanRadar, has discovered that building errors are taking a heavy toll on UK and EU construction, amounting to 11% of total project costs. Quality control was also a major cause (11 countries), as well as lack of organisation (8 countries).

Quality Control 52

Quality Control Cost Control Building Controls Building Materials 52

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) 87

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Building Automation Building Optimization 87

Business Facilities

AUGUST 24, 2017

Relocation Policy and Practices Survey results, a report that examines the responses of 141 mobility managers representing more than 10 million employees. Cost: 65 percent of survey respondents cited cost as a significant challenge facing their companies’ relocation programs today – up 13 percentage points in the last eight years.

Cost Control 48

Cost Control Surveying Change Management Building Controls 48

UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Overview Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) is a construction material that has been used in the building industry, specifically in constructing school buildings in England. As a result, various safety measures, surveys, and maintenance efforts have been put into place to mitigate the hazards associated with RAAC.

Safety Regulations 62

Safety Regulations Building Materials Inspection Health Regulations 62

Plant & Civil Engineer

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The innovative Edge solution is a unique device that works to enable both experts and beginners to perform accurate drone surveys and process drone flights into point clouds. A major benefit of our updated Edge solution is its ability to speed up data processing from drone surveys to create a fully accurate, digital twin.

Surveying 52

Surveying Mapping Construction Machinery Construction Management 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 Marketing

JANUARY 29, 2013

In addition, results of a national survey of construction professionals were presented. Notably, 82% of those surveyed employ inbound marketing. To view all results, read Inbound Marketing in Construction – Survey Results. Brown and Hubspot’s Steve Haase. Search engine optimization can increase your organic search results.

Building Optimization 79

Building Optimization Surveying Building Performance Measurement Building Controls 79

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 13, 2023

Lately, there’s been a spotlight on cost implications in the field and how we can improve field mobility and efficiency. Not only does this improve accountability, it also fosters a sense of trust and builds your reputation. There’s going to be a really big focus on preconstruction and planning. Protect your reputation.

Risk Management 98

Risk Management Project Management Consulting Insurance Management Cost Control 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 10, 2022

Most importantly, those project managers were my allies, and they were the ones that had control of their projects. Still, without that project manager’s support and leadership, that sub could have set the job back with added coordination time, potential field rework, and, sooner or later, added cost to the owner. .

Project Management 98

Project Management Construction Management Schedule Management Change Management 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The project leveraged four alternative delivery methods including: landside and airside construction management at-risk, a design-build-operate-maintain baggage team, design-bid-build award contracts and multiple design-build concession/tenant packages.

Engineering 130

Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Environmental Consulting 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 27, 2022

While construction might not have been all of our childhood career aspirations, the majority of those who work in the industry today share a love of building. Interested in advancing your project and cost management skills? Single managers could be in control of full projects or might work on only one aspect of a project.

Project Management 98

Project Management Construction Management Change Management Schedule Management 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 18, 2024

And thanks to a recent KPMG survey , we also know that the large majority of owners (87%) report that their projects are coming under greater scrutiny. 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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

We adopted new technologies, embraced sustainable building practices, and were more vocal about the benefits of working in the AEC field. This could involve an increased focus on sustainable construction, leveraging advanced technologies like BIM, and adopting eco-friendly building practices.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 137

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The report looks at current trends in the role of technology in support of construction quality and safety in Australia and Singapore and includes a survey of 100 industry members across both countries. In Singapore, the Building Construction Authority (BCA) promotes Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD) and a new e-submission system Corenet X.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Quality Control Construction Management Surveying 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 20, 2022

According to the latest annual survey by Associated General Contractors of America and Autodesk, 89 percent of construction firms in America are having a difficult time filling hourly craft positions and 86 percent are struggling to fill salaried positions. The construction labor shortage and digital skills gap are global challenges.

Change Management 96

Change Management Surveying Building Commissioning Construction Management 96

The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Department of Energy's (DOE) Building America program , points out. Recognizing that, Building America is working on research into fault detection in HVAC systems now, Werling says. They see a reduction in utility costs because they’ve installed a more efficient system,” he says, “but it’s not the reduction it should have been.”

HVAC Systems 130

HVAC Systems HVAC System Installation Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency 130