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.

Structural Systems 130

Structural Systems Quality Assurance Project Management Facility Management 130

Building Radar

JULY 16, 2024

Effective management is crucial to ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. It involves overseeing all aspects of a project, including budget management, resource allocation, scheduling, and ensuring adherence to building codes and safety regulations.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Building Code Compliance Quality Control Quality Assurance 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 62

Quality Assurance Quality Control Building Code Compliance Cost Control 62

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 62

Modular Construction Quality Control Cost Control Building Controls 62

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Ways to Improve Home Building Productivity, Part 2: Automation ibush Thu, 02/15/2024 - 15:31 Home builders can maximize efficiencies gained through simplification and standardization by automating both on-site and back-office operations Tony L. Consider the potential benefits of off-site construction to your current home building process.

Building Automation 204

Building Automation Building Materials Manufacturing Site Planning Controls Manufacturing 204

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

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2024

Special emphasis on Lightrail installation, Telcom (design, build, commission), Environmental and Infrastructure, including water and wastewater(Hazardous and Non Hazardous) projects. He has served as Project Controls Manager, Chief Estimator, Senior Manager, and Project Manager for a variety of infrastructure projects.

Estimating 52

Estimating Quality Control Schedule Management Cost Control 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

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 69

Inspection Building Code Compliance Quality Assurance Building Automation 69

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 68

Construction Management Schedule Management Risk Management Project Management 68

CCR Magazine

JULY 25, 2024

Advanced management services offer comprehensive solutions that can revolutionise how construction projects are executed, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. A client’s satisfaction level with a specific project correlates with the quality of work and the time taken to complete it.

Construction Management 52

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

The Pro Builder

JANUARY 22, 2024

Photo courtesy Carbon Limit What happens to the mineralized CO2 if the building gets torn down or the road gets torn up? Residential Use Recently, Carbon Limit entered the residential market through a partnership with NCP Industries , an engineering and manufacturing company that produces building materials. Carbon Limit team.

Concrete Pouring 263

Concrete Pouring Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Controls Manufacturing 263

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

Building Radar

JULY 17, 2024

In the construction industry, the role of a quantity surveyor is integral to ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This coordination helps in maintaining project timelines and quality standards. This proactive approach helps in minimizing delays and cost overruns.

Quality Assurance 40

Quality Assurance Risk Management Project Management Quality Control 40

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

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Well-designed metal ductwork is crucial for managing airflow and maintaining good indoor air quality in modern buildings. Supporting Components In addition to the main duct runs transferring air to diffusers, properly engineered systems include volume control dampers, turning vanes, access doors, support hangers, and insulation.

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation HVAC Systems Steel Fabrication Energy Efficiency 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

CCR Magazine

APRIL 10, 2024

Her tenure at Swinerton Builders, (a Swinerton Energy affiliate), started in 2006 as an Assistant Project Manager and culminated in her previous appointment as Corporate Quality Director. Under her co-directing guidance, the department experienced significant growth, expanding from a team of four to nearly 30 professionals.

Quality Assurance 52

Quality Assurance Quality Control Procurement Project Management 52

Construction Specifier

MARCH 5, 2022

These SSG elements that were originally assembled under the clean and controlled environment of a fabrication shop face an increasing need to be reliably replaced in the more challenging environmental and logistical conditions presented by an existing in-place building façade.

Quality Assurance 52

Quality Assurance Structural Systems Renewable Energy Systems Quality Control 52

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Whether for extensive renovation work, property valuation, or facility management purposes, performing an accurate measured building survey is an important part of understanding any real estate asset in London. Coordinating the Site Survey The first step in a measured building survey is careful planning and coordination.

Surveying 52

Surveying Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The goal is to maintain continuity of the air and water barrier (AWB) assembly and its connections with the building components to ensure the building’s performance and long-term durability. An effective AWB controls both air leakage and vapor diffusion through the building envelope, helping prevent materials’ deterioration.

Wall Systems 59

Wall Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Controls Manufacturing Cost Control 59

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2024

These windows are successful in the quality test that the window can sustain the wind attack up to the speed of 200 mph. These windows assure the quality of your house, so be careful before considering the house’s protective assets. This ensures the lesser risk for the property caused by natural disasters.

Quality Assurance 52

Quality Assurance Energy Efficiency Safety Regulations Quality Control 52

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

These projects encompass a vast spectrum, including the construction of roads, buildings, bridges, and dams, all of which heavily rely on construction aggregates. Through regulatory frameworks, incentives, and infrastructure projects, governments play a pivotal role in stimulating demand for high-quality aggregates.

Infrastructure Development 59

Infrastructure Development Quality Assurance Quality Control Building Automation 59

CCR Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

Small businesses must therefore look for suitable strategies to improve their visibility while building brand awareness on a smaller budget. Specific advice will be given on adding content to your construction website and building a reputation for quality and timeliness. This is especially true for smaller construction firms.

Quality Assurance 52

Quality Assurance Quality Control Budgeting Building Controls 52

CCR Magazine

JULY 12, 2023

This professional, using a range of skills from technical to logistical, lays the foundation for all the subsequent work, ensuring that the building to be erected fits perfectly within its intended dimensions and location. One such role, often underestimated in its importance, is that of the setting out engineer.

Engineering 52

Engineering Quality Assurance Environmental Impact Assessment Quality Control 52

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The goal is to maintain continuity of the air and water barrier (AWB) assembly and its connections with the building components to ensure the building’s performance and long-term durability. An effective AWB controls both air leakage and vapor diffusion through the building envelope, helping prevent materials’ deterioration.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Controls Manufacturing Cost Control 52

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

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 73

Building Code Compliance Facility Management Schedule Management Fire Protection Systems 73

CCR Magazine

JULY 23, 2024

It’s essential to work with a reputable pest control company to ensure the problem is eradicated safely and effectively. In addition to doing pest control, it’s important to repair any damage they may have caused. Honesty and openness will go a long way in building trust and facilitating a smooth transaction.

Property Management 52

Property Management Building Controls Quality Control Inspection 52

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 83

Inspection Construction Management Risk Management Quality Assurance 83

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 78

Handover Building Information Modeling (BIM) Quality Assurance Building Products Distribution 78

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

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) 80

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Cost Control 80

Construction Specifier

JULY 16, 2024

There are also designs that aesthetically recess into the ceiling above a doorway for high end buildings, such as hotels, schools, and healthcare facilities. They are economical, easy-to-install, carry short paybacks in energy savings, and provide an effective means of preventing wildfire smoke ingress through building doorways.

HVAC System Installation 59

HVAC System Installation HVAC Systems Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency 59

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 6, 2023

Get ready to build a solid foundation for your career in construction with these exciting opportunities! Quality Licence Scheme offers UK government backed quality assurance for non-regulated sector courses. Quality Licence Scheme offers UK government backed quality assurance for non-regulated sector courses.

Quality Control 52

Quality Control Quality Assurance Green Building Cost Control 52

UK Construction Blog

JULY 26, 2024

The post Hiring the Best New Build Contractors for Your Dream Home appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Choosing the right new build contractor is the first step towards making that vision come true. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of hiring the best new build contractors for your dream home.

Building Code Compliance 62

Building Code Compliance Building Materials Building Standards Quality Assurance 62