CCR Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

Without strong management, even well-funded projects can miss deadlines, overspend, or fall short of quality standards. A leader with strong management expertise ensures that teams are aligned, budgets are controlled, and risks are mitigated. Budget Control Projects often derail due to poor financial planning.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Risk Management Quality Control 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The Building Quality Assurance Act, Wet Kwaliteitsborging voor het Bouwen , is set to be introduced in mid 2023 and will radically change the building system regulations for the Dutch built environment. Download the full white paper, How the Dutch construction industry can prepare for The Building Quality Assurance Act.

Quality Assurance 52

Quality Assurance Environmental Impact Assessment Quality Control Building Performance Measurement 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Chris Lister “It is already understood in the industry that facades serve multiple functions in the building envelope, making the integration of thermal breaks crucial for several reasons including- enhanced energy performance maintaining the integrity of the thermal envelope, controlling condensation and fulfilling fire performance criteria.

Building Controls 130

Building Controls Building Codes Building Commissioning Cost Control 130

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 31, 2025

The post Why a High-Quality Plaster Finish Is the Unsung Hero of Every Construction Project: Unveiling Its Essential Role appeared first on UK Construction Blog. A high-quality plaster finish not only enhances the visual appeal of a space but plays a crucial role in its durability and functionality.

Painting/finishing 52

Painting/finishing Environmental Impact Assessment Quality Control Quality Assurance 52

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 1, 2024

Her specialties include soils, foundations, construction materials testing and inspections, quality assurance, and quality control management. Her knowledge and experience are invaluable assets that will support our continued mission to help more clients build better,” said John Ellis II, Legacy’s CEO.

Geotechnical Engineering 130

Geotechnical Engineering Quality Assurance Quality Control Project Management Consulting 130

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

As they build, it’s crucial for you to pay utmost attention to the plumbing layout and use appropriate materials. It tackles more complex systems that manage water supply, waste removal and gas lines in large buildings. Follow strict building codes and safety regulations to ensure the system’s proper installation.

Plumbing 52

Plumbing Plumbing Systems Piping Installation Building Code Compliance 52

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 104

Inspection Building Code Compliance Quality Assurance Building Automation 104

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

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

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The idea of maintaining a high-rise building might seem daunting, but it’s a crucial aspect of ensuring safety and longevity. By staying on top of maintenance tasks, you ensure a safer environment for residents and a more sustainable building overall. You might wonder if implementing these technologies will impact costs.

Maintenance 52

Maintenance Fire Protection System Installation HVAC System Installation Plumbing Systems 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 13, 2023

As a main contractor working in a fragmented industry, SQUARE faces significant challenges when it comes to quality and cost management. With dispersed teams managing multiple projects and working from several locations, SQUARE needed to reduce the time spent producing quality reports and managing payment schedules.

Engineering 98

Engineering Cost Control Quality Control Schedule Management 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. STV, in joint venture with Mott MacDonald, oversaw the systems construction for the Lynnwood Link Extension.

Quality Assurance 130

Quality Assurance Structural Systems Project Management Facility Management 130

iField Smart

APRIL 23, 2024

Building Better: Maximizing Efficiency with Construction Management Software Solutions Efficiency within the construction landscape points to accomplishing tasks, processes, and projects with minimum effort, resources, and time. Without clarity on deliverables and tasks, projects tend to stagger and move towards delays and quality problems.

Construction Management 103

Construction Management Schedule Management Risk Management Project Management 103

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Everything you need to know about construction quality and how to manage it. Quality is what separates the good from the bad. Both in our lives and in our work, quality is the defining factor in how we evaluate and are evaluated by others. There are two quality processes in construction: quality assurance and quality control.

Construction Management 97

Construction Management Quality Assurance Closeout Quality Control 97

Field Wire

AUGUST 7, 2023

“Quality Assurance” and “Quality Control” are often times mistakenly used as interchangeable terms when discussing the broad issue of quality in construction; however, these two terms actually describe very different activities. Yes, we do QA in construction. This process needs to go away!

Quality Assurance 98

Quality Assurance Quality Control Change Management Project Management 98

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Assure an early and ongoing understanding of requirements among all project participants. Gain full cost visibility and control with local market cost data (no factoring of national data). Build and maintain mutually beneficial long-term relationships and interactions to maximize timely communication, coordination, and cooperation.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 104

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Cost Control 104

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 10, 2024

However, good quality data is an essential pre-requisite for those seeking to leverage historic project knowledge, improve risk management and make workforce productivity improvements. 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

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

Robust tools and processes have existing for decades that can assure quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds are consistent delivered on-time and on-budget. Faster, Higher Quality, and Lower Cost Project Delivery. Here’s opportunity to do something different. Fully Compliant. Edwards Deming.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Procurement 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Recognising the need for a central hub that could bridge these distances, Hodari turned to Autodesk Build to help. By adopting Autodesk Build, Hodari created an environment that eliminated fragmented communication and was the foundation for improving team collaboration.

Project Management Consulting 124

Project Management Consulting Real Estate Development Change Management Project Management 124

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. While it's true that prefab enables you to build a structure in a more controlled environment (i.e.,

Prefabrication 98

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

iField Smart

MAY 21, 2024

Inspectors may overlook critical checkpoints or fail to adhere to regulatory standards, leading to compliance issues and quality discrepancies. Quality Deficiencies : If field inspections fail to identify quality deficiencies or non-conformances during construction activities, the work may not meet the required standards or specifications.

Inspection 105

Inspection Construction Management Risk Management Quality Assurance 105

UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

The post Why are Modular Buildings Becoming so Popular? In recent times, the construction landscape has witnessed a transformative shift towards the widespread adoption of modular buildings. Swift Construction Timelines: A primary driver behind the rising popularity of modular buildings is their impressive speed of construction.

Modular Construction 64

Modular Construction Quality Control Cost Control Quality Assurance 64

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 Building Permits 118

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

The building and fire codes require FRTW to be impregnated with chemicals. The specification summary section should include both, as interior and exterior FRTW can be used in many applications where noncombustible materials are required by building and fire codes. The building and fire codes contain prescriptive requirements for FRTW.

Fire Protection System Installation 98

Fire Protection System Installation Building Codes Building Materials Manufacturing Fire Protection Systems 98

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 29, 2021

A critical part of re-entry is assuring employers are providing a safe, healthy environment with improved indoor air quality. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its “Guidance for Businesses and Employers Responding to Coronavirus Disease,” suggesting employers seeking. Similarly, the U.S.

HVAC System Installation 98

HVAC System Installation Ceiling Systems HVAC Systems Quality Control 98

Roads Online

APRIL 15, 2024

Lee Vossen Traffic Manager – Seymour Whyte Construction says working with the TOOFA software has increased quality and productivity in the traffic booking workflow processes. “The ability to understand your historical resourcing, costing and future data within a few clicks is invaluable. Image: NSW Government.

Schedule Management 105

Schedule Management Infrastructure Development Project Management Risk Management 105

CCR Magazine

MARCH 21, 2025

iBeta Quality Assurance conducted Presentation Attack Detection (PAD) testing in accordance with ISO/IEC 30107-3. Presentation attacks are the single biggest security threat to face-based access control devices. Designed in the USA, SAFR builds on RealNetworks’ 30+ years legacy of innovation. <p>The

Quality Control 52

Quality Control Quality Assurance Building Controls Building Codes 52

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. And previous Building America lab experiments show that faults can increase space conditioning energy use by up to 30% over the lifetime of the system.

HVAC Systems 130

HVAC Systems HVAC System Installation Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency 130

Roads Online

APRIL 19, 2023

Koppen Construction has built its reputation on delivering quality infrastructure in some of Australia’s toughest climates. I buy Wirtgen because of the overall build quality of the equipment, as well as the precision of their technology,” Koppen says. “We For Koppen, there are several factors that set the WR 240 apart. “I

Quality Assurance 97

Quality Assurance Construction Machinery Quality Control Government Works 97

OmTrak

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

That’s where OmTrak’s suite of integrated solutions steps in as a game-changer; it’s your ultimate companion in crafting comprehensive building manuals with unparalleled speed and simplicity. Every action is tracked and logged to uphold impeccable quality assurance standards. Streamlined Collaboration 2.

Handover 86

Handover Building Information Modeling (BIM) Quality Assurance Building Products Distribution 86

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Jeremy’s leadership qualities are also evident in his ability to inspire and motivate those around him. In addition to his professional and educational endeavors, Jeremy is deeply involved in acts of public service and believes in using his skills to contribute to the community and make a positive impact on society.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management 147

OmTrak

APRIL 23, 2024

OmTrak building manuals represent a vital tool in the successful delivery and maintenance of such complex Data Centre projects. Understanding OmTrak Before delving into the intricacies of building manuals for Data Centre projects, it’s important to understand what OmTrak is.

Building Code Compliance 79

Building Code Compliance Facility Management Schedule Management Fire Protection Systems 79

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2022

How to Increase Building Performance and Meet LEED Requirements. In construction, commissioning is the process of evaluating a building to be ready for service. As a quality assurance test, it starts in design and continues through operations. Sustainable Solutions: Commissioning for Improved Building Performance .

Building Commissioning 84

Building Commissioning Handover Building Information Modeling (BIM) Renewable Energy Systems 84

CCR Magazine

APRIL 2, 2024

Ensuring the safety and compliance of buildings is a top priority for all stakeholders involved in the built environment. This article explores the fundamental pillars of building safety and compliance, delving into the key factors that must be considered at every stage of the construction process.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Safety Regulations Quality Control Building Controls 52

Shiel Sexton

AUGUST 3, 2022

Why we enforce strict quality guidelines on our projects… At Shiel Sexton, we pride ourselves in listening to our clients and understanding their needs for their projects. But the one thing that doesn’t change is our commitment to quality. But the one thing that doesn’t change is our commitment to quality.

Quality Assurance 52

Quality Assurance Building Code Compliance Quality Control Building Codes 52

Shiel Sexton

AUGUST 3, 2022

Why we enforce strict quality guidelines on our projects… At Shiel Sexton, we pride ourselves in listening to our clients and understanding their needs for their projects. But the one thing that doesn’t change is our commitment to quality. But the one thing that doesn’t change is our commitment to quality.

Quality Assurance 52

Quality Assurance Building Code Compliance Quality Control Building Codes 52