Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

But here’s the kicker—these benefits only materialize when digital twins are paired with robust information management systems. BIM vs. Digital Twins: The Next Step in Evolution We’ve likely all worked with Building Information Modeling (BIM), but digital twins take things to a whole new level.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 26, 2025

The post Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Takeaways Construction defects commonly stem from design deficiencies, poor workmanship, substandard materials and inadequate quality control, potentially reducing property values by up to 25%.

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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. Summary of both stays at the defined level, and the contingencies are under Client control, not contractors. Quality: The speed of EPCM delivery means quality assurance is a key challenge.

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Roads Online

MARCH 20, 2025

For more than 50 years, the company has been a trusted partner in Australia and New Zealand, providing solutions that form the foundation of essential road, rail and mining infrastructure, among othersectors. From structural retaining walls and precast concrete solutions, Geoquest Australia brings decades of expertise to civil construction.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 2, 2025

Setting new benchmarks in safety and resilience, pioneering engineering, sophisticated materials, and painstaking design produce buildings that withstand the worst challenges of nature. Creative ideas and cooperative practices merging mostly form modern, safe buildings with long-lasting effects.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 22, 2023

Off-site or industrialized construction methods potentially offer multiple advantages beyond a quieter jobsite and provide a path to build single-family homes much faster with a good framing crew. The bulk of the cost savings from Agorus’ method come from fewer days to build and the cost of labor required.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 22, 2024

It’s flexible, collaborative, and built on a foundation of data that can be shared securely. Cumins explained that infrastructure sectors can no longer afford to work in silos, with data locked away in proprietary systems. Make sure you retain control,” Cumins said. So, don’t get locked in.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

Managing the increased pest activity during spring is integral to having a worry-free experience and keeping your homes foundation strong all year long. Its important to understand that rodents and termites can cause significant damage to the structure of your house, affecting both the foundation and aesthetics of your property.

Building Controls 52

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2025

These geological phenomena, often overshadowed by more visible risks, pose significant threats to the stability and longevity of buildings. This shrink-swell cycle is most devastating in areas with heavy clay content in the soil as the constant expansion and contraction put much pressure on foundation walls and other structural members.

Foundation Systems 52

Foundation Systems Building Performance Measurement Structural Systems Property Management 52

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?

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Build and support collaborative internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery terms. #5. to name a few. #2. to name a few. #2. to name a few. #2. Implement a robust physical asset facilities maintenance process integrating scheduled, unscheduled repairs, and preventive maintenance tasks. #3.

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Construction Daily News

JANUARY 25, 2025

Benefits of Prefabrication Processes Prefabrication, or the act of constructing building components or entire buildings off-site and transporting them to their final location for assembly, offers several advantages over traditional on-site construction. Prefabrication offers exciting potential for navigating workforce challenges.

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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.

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Rapport3

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

As they began winning larger, high-stakes projects, their leadership realised that their project management system lacked the rigour to support complex data requirements. Lex Schaul, David Chipperfield Architects' Head of Transformation and Knowledge, described this transformation as essential in building trust across the organisation.

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Building Radar

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Implementing key strategies for maintaining financial control in construction projects ensures that projects stay on track financially. It involves careful planning, monitoring, and controlling of financial resources. Learning about construction financial management provides a foundation for managing funds effectively.

Project Management 52

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2025

In the evolving landscape of commercial construction , implementing professional basement waterproofing and moisture control systems has become a cornerstone of building longevity. These aren’t just numbers; they’re game-changers for project managers and building owners alike.

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Commercial Construction Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Comprehensive Preconstruction Planning The preconstruction phase is crucial for setting a strong foundation. For instance, in a restaurant construction project, Englewood’s early involvement allowed us to resolve foundational requirements and permitting challenges, which could have otherwise delayed the project.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 7, 2025

The post Exploring Durable Materials for Your Next Building Project appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Building projects require materials that last. Polished concrete systems create glossy floors that resist stains and abrasion, eliminating the need for additional coverings.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 14, 2025

An upgraded electrical system supports your maintenance activities effectively. Build or purchase a bench 36-40 inches high with a solid hardwood or metal top that can withstand heavy tools and parts. Install wall-mounted pegboards or slatwall systems to hang frequently used tools within easy reach.

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Maintenance Fire Protection System Installation Heavy Lifting Transportation Fire Protection Systems 52

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Trane, a leader in building and energy solutions, is collaborating with the university to develop and implement a comprehensive energy saving and emissions reduction program. As a result of these improvements, NIU is projected to achieve over a 26% reduction in energy consumption and an 11% reduction in emissions.

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Safety Services Company

JUNE 13, 2024

By proactively adopting control measures, you can cultivate a culture of safety that safeguards your workers and underpins a thriving business. Building Robust Risk Management Processes Before implementing specific technologies and techniques for a safer work zone, we must first set up a blueprint for a more compliant culture.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

The building journey goes beyond just construction schedules. Experience and track record Professional tiny home builders know specialised construction methods that go beyond regular home building. Their expertise covers unique building techniques, system planning, and tiny house requirements. Maximum height: 4.3m

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Building Code Compliance Plumbing Systems Fire Protection Systems 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 18, 2024

The project team, led by STV as the overall task lead and subconsultant to Chen Ryan Associates (CRA), will design plans to replace the existing TPSS while minimizing impacts and delays to the system, maintaining the operational efficiency of MTS’s extensive 65-mile track network and keeping the system’s 300,000 weekday trips on schedule.

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Levelset

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

As one of the largest building materials suppliers in the U.S., Building a Strong Foundation Together Kodiak’s partnership with Levelset isn’t just transactional; it’s strategic. Kodiak operates in 29 states and knows the importance of efficient processes and getting paid on time. I would highly recommend Levelset.

Risk Management 40

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BDC Network

JUNE 10, 2024

5 hidden benefits of mass timber design 0 qpurcell Mon, 06/10/2024 - 12:05 Mass Timber Mass timber is a materials and design approach that holds immense potential to transform the future of the commercial building industry, as well as our environment. Mass Timber Provides Fire Safety Wood possesses unique fire-resistant properties.

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GCP Applied Technologies

JUNE 7, 2018

Protecting below grade spaces such as tunnels as well as foundation walls and basements is a complex challenge, due to a number of environmental factors that can degrade the structure or cause tremendous damage to what is stored within it. Dewatering system. Types of Below Grade Barriers. Waterproofing Below Grade Structures.

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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.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

This made me look for different ways to build a home. These include energy-saving windows and systems to save water. The best part is that container homes take less time to build. This gave me a chance to use fewer new building materials. It also reduces the environmental damage that comes from building regular homes.

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems Roofing Systems Structural Systems Material Storage 52

Natural Building

DECEMBER 22, 2022

During an open house at the Terran Robotics site in Bloomington, Indiana, visitors got a close-up look and demonstration of a cable-driven, 80-pound robot designed and built by mechanical engineer Nick Ely with funds from the National Science Foundation. This eliminates much of the labor in building with adobe.

Wall Systems 98

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 19, 2024

For team members needing help learning Autodesk AutoCAD, there are four foundational AutoCAD learning paths which focus on Basic Drawing and Editing, Advanced Drawing and Editing, Layouts and Printing Concepts and Annotating Drawings. Topics include project basics and schematic wiring to custom data and advanced tools.

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Construction Daily News

APRIL 7, 2025

The very boom that promises prosperity simultaneously creates systemic challenges that threaten long-term stability. Growth threatens this foundation in subtle ways. When supervisory talent spreads thin, quality control suffers. IT systems selected for their simplicity now buckle under enterprise-level demands.

Quality Control 52

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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. Others have pinpointed spiraling labor costs, inflation, and interest rate rises as major risks on the horizon.

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Roads Online

APRIL 29, 2024

From ensuring smooth and safe journeys to laying the foundation for lasting infrastructure, road rollers are the silent partners in building the roads that connect us and power the economy. Staying in control One way of achieving high-quality compaction is to optimise the ergonomics for the user. or Deutz TCD3.6

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BDC Network

JANUARY 2, 2024

rcassidy Tue, 01/02/2024 - 14:16 John Sullivan, AIA A new study by a collaboration of design, engineering, and construction firms describes cost-effective strategies for building laboratories and science+technology facilities using mass timber. Here are five reasons why.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 1, 2025

Swinerton’s early commitment to mass timber began in 2016 with the design, permitting, and construction of the then largest mass timber office building in the U.S.First Tech Federal Credit Union Oregon Corporate Campuswhich was delivered four months faster and four percent cheaper than structural steel. concrete) in the substructure.

Sustainability 52

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

By Amy Becker Photo courtesy Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Specifiers and design professionals should always consider seismic performance attributes for buildings in areas that previously have experienced the damaging effects of earthquakes. Building codes are adopted with the intent to preserve life and safety.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 13, 2025

These structures include proper ventilation systems with roof vents, louvre windows, or automatic vent openers that regulate internal temperature and humidity. Most models incorporate a sturdy base, door with locking mechanism, and guttering systems for rainwater collection.

Wall Systems 52

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