Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 6, 2024

Building your own AI assistants or GPTs (generative pre-trained transformers) opens up new avenues for every role, title, job, and skill in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. With personalized GPTs, you can “control” the entire AI process from prompting to the knowledge base to the instructions to the output parameters.

Stakeholder Engagement 258

Stakeholder Engagement Building Automation Public Works Quality Control 258

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

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 25, 2023

The new apartment building is 70 percent owned by a government agency and reserves 30 percent of its apartments for people earning less than the area’s median income, The New York Times reports. A new public housing facility called The Laureate offers an affordable solution. s executive director. Our return is public good.”

Building Commissioning 130

Building Commissioning Building Controls 130

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 18, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has reintroduced the importance of infection control in the built environment. While the ASHRAE PD advises increased ventilation is not capable of addressing all aspects of infection control, changes to building operations, including the mechanical systems, can reduce airborne exposures. by Sarah K.

Roofing Systems 98

Roofing Systems Building Controls Wall Systems Building Design 98

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. Taking a control tower approach It may be beneficial to think of this approach as a car-specific version of an air traffic control tower.

Building Controls 130

Building Controls Cost Control Building Optimization Schedule Management 130

CivilJungle

JANUARY 5, 2021

Structural Audit Definition. Structural Audit can be defined as a very important approach to understanding the distress level or condition of any existing civil engineering structure or a building. Structural Audit of Residential Building.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Structural Systems Painting/finishing Building Codes 52

iField Smart

APRIL 2, 2024

The Role of As-Built Drawings in Quality Assurance and Quality Control As-built drawings are accurate and exhaustive construction documents that portray the final state of construction. This leads to greater quality assurance and control for construction projects.

Quality Assurance 95

Quality Assurance Quality Control Building Code Compliance Cost Control 95

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2021

Failure to require common terms, definitions, and data environments Failure to leverage locally researched detailed line item cost data ‘Ad-hoc’ data management resulting in duplication of effort, errors, and omissions. The development of life-cycle costing for buildings. Building Research & Information.

Construction Management 105

Construction Management Procurement Cost Control Infrastructure Development 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Fabric building companies offer several services to help ensure successful facility projects. By Eric Donnay, Legacy Building Solutions Decades ago, acquiring a tension fabric structure didn’t require much of a process. Today, users can procure a tension fabric building where every detail is developed with optimal utilization in mind.

Steel Fabrication 130

Steel Fabrication Controls Manufacturing Structural Systems Building Design 130

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2022

Definition of VALIDITY – the quality of being logically or factually sound; soundness or cogency; the state of being legally or officially binding or acceptable. Final procurement of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build service should always involve review of a detailed line time construction cost estimate and quantities.

Estimating 105

Estimating Lean Construction Cost Control Building Performance Measurement 105

CivilJungle

MARCH 2, 2021

Controlled spillways are supplied with gates that can still be brought up or reduced. Definition Spillway-. Throughout this sort of spillway, the flood, since passing around a short slope or even other form of control mechanism, is transported to its downstream bank of the water through an open channel. Chute Spillway-.

Structural Systems 52

Structural Systems Wall Systems Foundation Systems Plumbing Systems 52

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 6, 2023

With cloud-based TVL security cameras , your security staff can access cloud-based control centers and mobile applications that can view security data from anywhere. If you opt for a TVL system, the feed will be much more high-definition, allowing for more accurate monitoring. Going Keyless.

Site Planning 116

Site Planning Construction Equipment Cost Control Building Controls 116

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 21, 2021

What if each building system component where not only identified and associated with the following information, but also linked to an associated detailed and locally researched unit price book with associated labor, material, equipment costs and productivity information? Check and calibrate safety controls. Lubricate drive couplings.

Maintenance 105

Maintenance Building Materials Manufacturing HVAC System Installation Controls Manufacturing 105

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Early and ongoing collaboration between contractors, designers and owners…procurement, facilities management, building users… drives consistent attainment of on-time, on-budget, and satisfactory outcomes for all… But… it requires a change in CULTURE, and the adoption of LEAN SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES.

Procurement 98

Procurement Collaboration Project Management Consulting Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Common industry standard terms and definitions and locally researched detailed line item cost data are both mandatory in order to assure financial and technical visibility and transparency.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Property Management Procurement Cost Control 105

Roads Online

APRIL 25, 2024

We’ll definitely go with the Cat brand for any of our reclaimers that we update in the future.” GC: Rolling out the upgrades “In some areas where roads were washed off the surface, they had to build the road base back up and then build a road over the top.

Building Commissioning 104

Building Commissioning Building Controls Maintenance Property Management 104

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2022

Based upon the above, why would anyone be surprised by the lack of productivity and rampant economic and environmental waste endemic to public sector facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds? Integrated Project Delivery: A Working Definition (2nd ed.). Building a learning organization. AIA California Council.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 104

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Collaboration Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement 104

Contractors Liability Blog

MARCH 9, 2022

For more information general contractor license requirements in Alaska Arizona Any general contractor who builds, alters, repairs, adds to, subtracts from, improves, moves, wrecks or demolishes any structure must hold a state general contractor license to work in Arizona. This license does not allow you to build a home or remodel a home.

Insurance Management 52

Insurance Management General Contracting Building Permits Specialty Contracting 52

CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Spandrel Beam Definition-. Throughout the context of tall buildings , masonry walls are typically unable to handle their own weight and the weight of the slab. It is a horizontal frame , made of steel or concrete , built along the exterior of the building to hold loads of walls or certain loads of roofs over it.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Flooring Systems Foundation Systems Structural Systems 52

Construction Dive

JUNE 7, 2012

So I came up with a very simple PHP class that builds your options panel with a simple file without extra hassle. We are going to build two array here. If any/some plugin wants to use this class, then definitely there should be check like that class exists or not. So here is how to use that class. Github: Settings API PHP Class.

Building Codes 224

Building Codes Building Controls Project Management Change Management 224

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 23, 2024

This month, we have 40+ product releases across Autodesk Construction Cloud , including Autodesk Build, Autodesk BIM Collaborate, Autodesk Takeoff, BuildingConnected, and Assemble. Users can also import their output definitions using the xlsx template provided to streamline the output creation process.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 105

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Products Distribution Project Management Change Management 105

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The art perfectly embodies the definition of its name, inviting commuters into the station and creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere. This mural also features globally recognized edible plants, allowing visitors to connect with the artwork through familiar ingredients that evoke a feeling of home. the Space Needle in Seattle, W.A.,

Building Design 52

Building Design Public Works Collaboration Controls Manufacturing 52

Roads Online

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Related stories: Spreading safely and sustainably, thanks to Quality Fabrication and Engineering Not a step backwards with Quality Fabrication & Engineering Dual spreading control with Road Ant The Road Ant unit provides plenty of options to develop a machine that can meet the requirements of a variety of applications. meters,” he says.

Engineering 98

Engineering Quality Control Cost Control Risk Management 98

CivilJungle

JANUARY 15, 2021

While there is no definite number of steps in a flight of stairs, but we can tell the type of stairway made for different constructions and the number of steps required. There is no definite answer for how many steps on one floor or how many steps per floor are there. It covers comparatively less space of the room to build.

Staircases 82

Staircases Land Use Regulations Building Design Building Controls 82

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2020

IPD software and support services provide an environment with a collaborative focus upon requirements definition and successful repair, renovation, and new construction project completion. Instant access to drawings using Building in Cloud built-in DWG viewer.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 71

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Closeout Lean Construction Procurement 71

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Digital Twin Definition and Examples A digital twin is a virtual model of a process, product, production asset, or service. From planning through construction to the operation of a building, there are enormous amounts of data created by multiple stakeholders. and may even introduce new vulnerabilities.

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Cost Control Project Management Controls Manufacturing 130

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

While basic temperature control remains important, integrating advanced climate control services brings measurable improvements to indoor air quality, tenant satisfaction, and building efficiency. The New Air Quality Standards Modern building tenants expect more than just cool air in summer and heat in winter.

HVAC Systems 52

HVAC Systems Flooring Systems Quality Control Building Controls 52

Roads Online

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Now, all our graders, loaders, and scrapers are run on GPS control. That’s the way the industry is moving, and we’ve definitely embraced that.” SmartGrade John Deere’s SmartGrade technology is a 3D mastless integrated grade control system. One of those key changes is the increased technical abilities of devices and machines. “10

Structural Systems 105

Structural Systems Quality Control Change Management Cost Control 105

Roads Online

JULY 20, 2023

We have quality control checks at the beginning and end of the product [manufacturing process],” Strugaru says. Flocon Engineering’s forward-moving aggregate spreader is cabin controlled and can spread aggregate up to 20 millimetres in size. From there the machine body is prepared, as well as the machine floor.

Controls Manufacturing 98

Controls Manufacturing Building Materials Manufacturing Quality Control Infrastructure Development 98

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Many contractors experience data frustrations ranging from waiting on IT to build a custom report to trying to make a critical business decision without proper data. J Brennan, Controller, O.C. I definitely think contractors who are not thinking about moving to the cloud are at a disadvantage. There has to be a better way!

Project Management Consulting 81

Project Management Consulting Risk Management Safety Regulations Building Controls 81

Practical Law Construction

MAY 20, 2022

Commentators have begun assessing the impact of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA 2022) – not least on this blog – and there is much more yet to be said. Regulations controlling some construction products already exist, and a very helpful summary of these can be found here. But Condition A is striking.

Safety Regulations 90

Safety Regulations Controls Manufacturing Building Standards Cost Control 90

Whirlwind Steel

JULY 26, 2023

Metal self-storage buildings are a great choice for those looking for secure and reliable storage space. These metal buildings are typically made of steel panels with interior insulation to maintain a stable internal temperature. Each building is engineered specifically for the job location and can be constructed on-site.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Material Storage Fire Protection Systems Wall Systems 52

UK Construction Blog

JULY 4, 2024

The post Top 5 Vacant Property Security Tips for Commercial Buildings in 2024 appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Here are the top five vacant property security tips for commercial buildings in 2024, highlighting how these services are used in construction and maintenance.

Property Management 64

Property Management Inspection Building Automation Real Estate Development 64

BDC Network

JULY 17, 2023

Jacob D’Albora, Director of Digital Building Operations Augmented Reality Big Data BIM and Information Technology In the fast-paced world of digital transformation, organizations from all industries are embracing innovative technologies to revolutionize their operations. Enable remote control and predictive maintenance.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Handover Building Optimization Building Performance Measurement 98

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Your building’s plumbing system is poised to become smarter, more efficient, and adaptable to your needs. Automated Controls: Automated controls provide you the convenience to monitor water usage and regulate the flow remotely. Definitely. Do digital controllers enhance water efficiency? Absolutely.

Plumbing Systems 52

Plumbing Systems Plumbing Real Estate Development Energy Conservation 52

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Alternative Project Delivery (APD) offers the opportunity delivers significant added value versus traditional design-bid-build, design-build, Construction Management at Risk (CMAR), Agency?CM improved cost visibility and cost control is provide through the use of locally researched detailed line item unit price book.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 65

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Procurement Risk Management 65

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2024

At the same time, they also wanted a tool from a company with which they could develop a partnership approach to build custom workflows and features to maximize adoption. For SEC, the definition of flexible incorporated very specific parameters. But thats just the tip of the proverbial iceberg.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Schedule Management Construction Equipment Building Automation 52