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. The Minneapolis project was the largest job PCiRoads has faced, and Nap Scott, estimator and project manager, knew there would be unique logistics.

Concrete Pouring 130

Concrete Pouring Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Flooring Systems Controls Manufacturing 130

CCR Magazine

MARCH 3, 2025

These three systems form the basis of any modern building, offering functionality, energy efficiency, and compliance with industry standards. This post will walk you through the essential aspects of MEP costs in new commercial buildings and its system costs.

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation Building Code Compliance Plumbing Systems HVAC Systems 52

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. That high degree of factory completion helps ensure cost and quality control, Weiss says.

Building Resilience 264

Building Resilience Modular Construction Building Automation Flooring Systems 264

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. Kodey Lane-Norful brings two years of industry experience having previously served as a Project Manager and Estimator. ABOUT KWAME BUILDING GROUP, INC.

Facility Management 130

Facility Management Schedule Management Quality Control Project Management 130

Rabbet

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The maximum price includes both direct costs and the contractor’s fee, which is usually determined during the pre-construction phase after thorough planning and estimating.

Contracts 52

Contracts Real Estate Development Cost Control Quality Control 52

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Without granular, line item Local Market Construction Cost Data you can’t have a verifiable estimate. Historical data shows little more than what some cost to build, without any information of what costs should have been. Easy to navigate control center. Controlled secure global access to all uploaded files.

Cost Control 105

Cost Control Project Management Consulting Estimating Building Controls 105

CCR Magazine

APRIL 16, 2024

Amidst this bustling environment lies a crucial, yet often understated element: the art of strategic project management and cost control. This is where the expertise of Pekaj Group & estimating solutions sails to the rescue. An overestimate can cost you the bid; an underestimate can cost you your margins.

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Estimating Cost Control Project Management Sustainability 52

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 26, 2025

Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. Air barriers are essential for maintaining the integrity and performance of building enclosures.

Building Code Compliance 64

Building Code Compliance Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Fire Protection System Installation 64

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

With rising material costs, environmental concerns, and increasing regulations, contractors and developers are searching for ways to build cost-effective yet durable structures. These materials come from demolished buildings and are repurposed for new construction, reducing waste and cutting material costs.

Masonry 52

Masonry Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

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. Soaring inflation and interest rates are increasing project costs and affecting capital project cost estimates.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 147

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

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

These three systems form the basis of any modern building, offering functionality, energy efficiency, and compliance with industry standards. This post will walk you through the essential aspects of MEP costs in new commercial buildings and its system costs.

HVAC System Installation 40

HVAC System Installation Building Code Compliance Plumbing Systems HVAC Systems 40

Wolgast Corporation

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

A larger building can typically be constructed at a lesser square footage price than a smaller building. The overall price tag may be more, but a bigger building will get better value per square foot than a littler building, based on similar material selection. that stay the same regardless of the size of the building.

Building Design 127

Building Design Cost Control Building Materials Material Storage 127

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 14, 2023

. – After a long, stormy winter, drivers are faced with dodging potholes or suffering the consequences of damage to their vehicles, but a first-of its-kind quality control tool may help increase the quality of pavement and keep those potholes, ruts and cracks from forming. In some cases, the entire road may have to be rebuilt.

Quality Control 130

Quality Control Quality Assurance Building Performance Measurement Controls Manufacturing 130

Rabbet

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

These include: Building materials (lumber, concrete, steel, etc.) Labor costs for construction workers Site preparation and excavation Physical equipment and machinery Landscaping Utility installation These costs are typically easier to estimate because they involve physical, measurable items and standard labor rates.

Real Estate Development 52

Real Estate Development Cost Control Construction Machinery Schedule Management 52

Job Order Contracting

JULY 7, 2024

GSA PBS JOC Program Management Audit – Issues Continue: The General Services Administration (GSA) Public Buildings Service (PBS) has faced scrutiny and criticism in the past for various financial and management issues, including those related to Job Order Contracting (JOC) programs.

Cost Control 97

Cost Control Quality Control General Contracting Building Controls 97

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Reach out to see how… Proven Cost Control Solution. Automated Estimate Comparison. Building/Site/Location Management. Budget and Estimate versus Actual and Committed Budget Tracking. Estimating – Rapidly Search, Access, Select Unit Price Book Line Items, Build Estimates, Copy/Paste Estimates.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Sustainability Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management 105

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 7, 2023

Department of Energy estimates there were more than 450 operational microgrids in the U.S. Homeowners get a monthly energy credit on their utility bills by signing an interconnection agreement with the utility, which controls their hot-water heaters and thermostats when there’s high power demand.

Renewable Energy Systems 130

Renewable Energy Systems Electrical Systems Energy Efficiency Building Resilience 130

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. Smith holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Detroit College of Business.

Real Estate Development 130

Real Estate Development Project Management Facility Management Schedule Management 130

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). Robotics and Automation: Robotics and automation are revolutionizing construction processes.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 109

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Building Automation Renewable Energy Systems 109

BD+C

MARCH 20, 2023

3 ways prefabrication doubles as a sustainability strategy 0 qpurcell Mon, 03/20/2023 - 11:09 Modular Building Corie Baker, AIA, shares three modular Gresham Smith projects that found sustainability benefits from the use of prefabrication. for the cases considered. for the cases considered.

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Prefabrication Sustainability Modular Construction Renewable Energy Systems 128

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2025

Building a home or commercial space is a journey that starts with a vision and ends with a completed structure. Lets explore the key stages of turning a building concept into a completed structure and how a construction company plays a vital role at every step. But how does an idea on paper become a reality?

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Material Handling Building Permits Building Codes 52

The Pro Builder

JUNE 24, 2024

Build-to-rent —B2R starts in 2023 hit record numbers, and 2024 promises similar momentum. Build-to-rent This year’s Giants delivered more than 26,000 build-to-rent (B2R ) homes; a solid mix of single-family detached, attached, and apartment units. 56), BBL Building Co. (No. 39), and Edward Rose Building Enterprise (No.

Green Building 264

Green Building Building Controls Estimating 264

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

Develop Coaching

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

From project management to cost control, there are several key areas where you can make strategic improvements to enhance your bottom line. Control Overhead Costs Optimising costs is the second key to boosting your construction business profits. This approach builds positive relationships and leads to successful projects.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Cost Control Construction Equipment Quality Control 52

Procore

JUNE 8, 2023

Quantity Takeoff Software: The Key to Faster, More Accurate Estimates Quantity takeoff software has emerged as an invaluable resource for construction by streamlining the process of generating estimates on construction materials and labor costs. It's most effective in a design-build project delivery format.

Estimating 97

Estimating Mapping Lean Construction Cost Control 97

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 3, 2024

HDR’s construction management team assisted Sound Transit from procurement through completion, including project oversight, constructability reviews, environmental monitoring, scheduling, field inspections, independent cost estimating and more. Over the course of the project, HDR’s team included more than 100 professionals in 13 states.

Change Management 130

Change Management Schedule Management Project Management Electrical Systems 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This month, we have more than 35 product releases across Autodesk Construction Cloud platform and products, including Autodesk Build, Autodesk BIM Collaborate, Autodesk Takeoff, ProEst, BuildingConnected, Assemble, and BIM 360. Notification | Advanced Settings – Personalize Autodesk Build email notifications so teams stay on the same page.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 122

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Products Distribution Property Management Project Management 122

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Now, it has been converted into a new eight-story commercial office building. However, given the building’s proximity to the London Underground and HS2, vibration control was required for the newly excavated basement level. A lot goes on in the redevelopment of prestigious buildings like Norfolk House.

Flooring Systems 130

Flooring Systems Structural Systems Concrete Pouring Piping Installation 130

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 17, 2023

Controlling construction costs is not rocket science, nor does it involve time travel. Any real property owner can control construction costs for facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects. Controlling Construction Costs is not rocket science 1.

Cost Control 96

Cost Control Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Controls Quality Control 96

Jonas Construction

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

This allows contractors to make informed decisions, allocate resources more efficiently, and maintain strong cost control. By allocating costs not just to the General Ledger (GL), but also to specific projects, phases, and cost types, job costing gives contractors better control over project expenses and minimizes the risk of profit fade.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Project Management Risk Management Building Code Compliance 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This year’s awards were expanded to five categories, two of which were specific to mechanical and electrical contractors: best estimating success story and most impressive use of virtual design and construction. Raulston has decreased its takeoff to estimate time by about 50 percent. On average, T.S. Raulston talk about the award.

Construction Management 130

Construction Management Specialty Contracting General Contracting Building Automation 130

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 6, 2023

Any organization can measurable improve repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes by integrating People and Robust Process with Standardized LOCAL MARKET Construction Task Data. 4 A poorly defined and poorly communicate Scope of Work is the #1 cause of “construction” project failure.

Cost Control 98

Cost Control Building Standards Construction Equipment Building Controls 98

Commercial Construction Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

By working together during preconstruction, our team was able to develop a roadmap that prepared the project for potential challenges, ensuring a smoother process and better budget control​. This commitment to quality control boosts project value, ensures compliance, and builds trust between the client and the contractor​.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Risk Management Schedule Management Quality Control 52

BDC Network

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint 1 kcichowicz Tue, 10/15/2024 - 10:59 Facility condition assessments provide powerful insight into your buildings and offer an ideal vehicle to advance resiliency and decarbonization goals. Smart control systems enable more precise and efficient energy management.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation 52

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

However, with a construction loan , you can build your dream home from scratch without making compromises. A construction loan is high-interest, short-term financing that you can use to custom-build your home. Finding your dream home with all the unique features within your budget and in the perfect location can be challenging.

Approvals 113

Approvals Cost Control Building Controls Building Materials 113

BDC Network

JUNE 3, 2024

Escalation: Predicting project costs in a volatile market 0 qpurcell Mon, 06/03/2024 - 12:26 Construction Costs Thad Berkes, Chief Cost Estimator, Design Collaborative, shares that one of the major hurdles that Design Collaborative attempts to forecast for its commercial construction projects is escalation.

Cost Control 85

Cost Control Facility Management Change Management Project Management 85

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Sound Transit estimates the Lynnwood Link will accommodate 25,000 to 34,000 daily boardings. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities.

Quality Assurance 130

Quality Assurance Structural Systems Project Management Facility Management 130