Construction Enquirer

MAY 14, 2023

The 116 winning consultants have been confirmed for a country-wide £30m framework to help support new build, refurbishment and retrofit of public sector buildings and homes.

Project Management Consulting 204

Project Management Consulting Environmental Consulting Quality Control Building Controls 204

New Civil Engineer

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The report, ‘Building in Resilience: Weather-proofing European Construction in a Changing Climate’, was compiled by Aggreko, a global supplier of mobile and modular power, temperature control equipment and energy services. Its findings are drawn from a survey of 850 construction managers from the UK, Ireland,… The post 75.2%

Project Management 108

Project Management Construction Management Modular Construction Building Resilience 108

CCR Magazine

APRIL 23, 2024

Demolishing a building is a complex process that involves careful planning and execution to ensure safety and efficiency. Whether the structure is a small house or a large commercial building, each demolition project needs to comply with stringent regulations and safety standards.

Building Controls 52

Building Controls Environmental Impact Assessment Material Handling Safety Regulations 52

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

The post Understanding Construction Surveying appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Integral to this development process is construction surveying, a critical discipline ensuring that all construction adheres to stringent safety and regulatory standards. Proper drainage planning is essential to prevent future water-related issues.

Surveying 51

Surveying Building Performance Measurement Site Planning Structural Systems 51

Roads Online

OCTOBER 12, 2023

M achine control – the automation of heavy earthmoving equipment – is key to attracting workers and addressing the skills shortage in construction, according to decision makers surveyed in a report by Topcon Positioning Systems in Europe. Representatives from Position Partners explain why and how.

Building Controls 105

Building Controls Building Automation Construction Machinery Surveying 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

Building retaining walls, sound walls, and a new concrete median barrier and guardrails. Technical experts in roadway and structure construction, environmental regulations, survey, project controls, risk management, and safety are all supporting the Project through the field office. Reconstructing the Weldon Canyon overcrossing.

Project Management Consulting 244

Project Management Consulting Wall Systems Public Works Structural Systems 244

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 17, 2023

CAI), located in Vero Beach, Florida, is a diversified, full service civil engineering and land surveying firm. This still-functioning canal system, now managed by Indian River Farms Water Control District, continues to drain much of Indian River County and the City of Vero Beach. to LJA Engineering, Inc. Carter Associates, Inc.

Engineering 130

Engineering Project Management Consulting Electrical Systems Structural Systems 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

By Josh Rayburn Unpiloted systems continue transforming civil and structural engineering by improving efficiency, accuracy, and safety while empowering civil and structural engineers to control costs. An autonomous flying laser sensor makes scanning and capturing a building from the air easier. Understand the return on investment.

Structural Systems 262

Structural Systems Landscaping Engineering Foundation Systems 262

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Boland VA Medical Center looks more collegiate than clinical, with 60 buildings spread over 105 leafy acres. “The solution was to graft the new purpose-built facility onto an historic building on the campus,” said Acela Senior Architectural Designer Matthew Albitz, LEED, AP. Built in the 1920s, the Edward P.

Historic Preservation 130

Historic Preservation Project Management Consulting Facility Management Schedule Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2024

Many Architects are embracing the WELL Building Standard (WELL) to address issues of human health and wellness. The importance of incorporating lifestyle into design does not stop at the walls of a building. This reduces heat islands and impervious area which helps with stormwater control. Laci Budd, CPSM , is the Sr.

Sustainability 264

Sustainability Electrical Systems Green Building Site Planning 264

CivilJungle

AUGUST 20, 2020

Distance measurement is usually regarded as the most fundamental of surveying observations. In traditional ground surveys, although many angles might be read, the length of at least one line has to be measured to supplement the angles in locating points. • Geodetic surveys and lots of highway surveys use the meter. •

Surveying 52

Surveying Building Controls Construction Equipment Building Design 52

CivilJungle

APRIL 10, 2021

Levelling is one of the most important parts of surveying before starting the construction of roads , dams , or any other structures. It is a branch of surveying which deals with the measurement of the elevation of the point with respect to the datum level above or below the surface of the ground. What Is Levelling in surveying?

Surveying 52

Surveying Mapping Government Works Wall Systems 52

CivilJungle

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Building Layout. After finalising the building plan and design of the structural component, including foundations , the construction activity can be started. The excavation lines which are marked on site is known as building layout. The excavation lines which are marked on site is known as building layout.

Building Controls 52

Building Controls Cost Control Site Planning Building Design 52

CivilJungle

MAY 31, 2021

What Is Azimuths Surveying? Azimuths are used in compass surveying , plane surveying , where it is generally measured from the north. What Is Bearings Surveying? In land surveying , a bearing is a clockwise or counterclockwise angle between north or south and a direction.

Surveying 52

Surveying Masonry Staircases Plumbing Systems 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In the early months of 2002, the results of an architectural design competition were announced–in which over 1,500 architects submitted designs for the structure–and the design of the building was given to the winner Heneghan Peng Architects and Buro Happold and Arup.

Building Design 246

Building Design Government Works Public Works Project Management 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

km twin-tube tunnel that will have 10, 15-m-long cross passages and three technical buildings, each of which is 16.8-m Most importantly, the automated nature of the field software would give us the time to focus on complex survey tasks.” One of seven tunnels being built for the 17.5-km, Valued at EUR 516 million (NOK 5.2

Building Performance Measurement 130

Building Performance Measurement Building Automation Quality Control Surveying 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Concerns around labor shortages, stagnation and recession, and the political climate all featured prominently among the biggest construction industry challenges in InEight’s recent Global Capital Projects Outlook survey. Others have pinpointed spiraling labor costs, inflation, and interest rate rises as major risks on the horizon.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 147

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

Seven Multi-Site Solutions

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The success of any project heavily relies on accurate surveying, which forms the foundation for precise measurements, proper planning and seamless execution. Let’s immerse ourselves in the accuracy and efficiency of multi-site construction surveying, exploring the latest tools and methodologies that are shaping the industry.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Surveying Site Planning Foundation Systems 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 10, 2024

Meanwhile, an inability to see current project status and data at a detailed level was the number one challenge for 57% of the contractors surveyed. 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

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Extends Trimble’s all-in-one solution for survey and machine guidance to any compact track loader bucket WESTMINSTER, Colo. Siteworks Machine Guidance extends the capabilities of Trimble Siteworks Software from surveying and layout to support on-machine guidance and operator assistance, now on compact track loader buckets.

Surveying 100

Surveying Building Products Distribution Quality Control Building Design 100

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 10, 2024

On-site safety has always been a top priority for every job we do, and our line of workdesigning, building, and maintaining water features, rockwork, and themed environmentspresents added challenges. The barge had to be substantial enough to hold the 15-ton crane needed to drive piles 10 feet into the lake bottom.

Site Planning 130

Site Planning Lifts Construction Equipment Building Design 130

Digital Construction Works

JUNE 24, 2020

Continuous surveying in construction projects is a way to ensure the next step of the build is correct in space and time. Continuous Survey Continuous surveying enables an almost real-time digital representation of reality. Continuous surveying provides the evolving data required to stay on schedule and on budget.

Surveying 52

Surveying Schedule Management Building Automation Building Performance Measurement 52

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. The firm is ranked 35th in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 11th in its transportation category.

Quality Assurance 130

Quality Assurance Structural Systems Project Management Facility Management 130

Seven Multi-Site Solutions

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

While traditional surveys have played a crucial role in gathering information, the emergence of high-fidelity assessments has taken data collection and analysis to a whole new level. The Power of Detailed Data: Basic surveys often provide limited data points and superficial insights.

Surveying 52

Surveying Building Information Modeling (BIM) Stakeholder Engagement Building Performance Measurement 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 3, 2023

For example, recent advances in cutting-edge innovations like digital twins, Computer Vision (CV), and Engineering Grade Augmented Reality TM are changing the game, offering new ways to manage projects, build with greater accuracy and ultimately reduce costs and waste on even the most complex projects.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 147

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Quality Control Change Management 147

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

Depending on the site, this process often commonly includes ecological surveys, soil assessments, cultural and historic resources evaluations, and endangered species. Not a secret: It’s harder to build something when it comes to a community as a surprise. It’s better to save the surprises for birthdays and anniversaries.

Permits 130

Permits Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Conservation Environmental Consulting 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 2, 2023

raSmith, a multi-disciplined civil and structural engineering and surveying firm, has received state and national structural engineering excellence awards from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). BROOKFIELD, Wis. Both awards honor the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Camp Randall Stadium South End Zone.

Zoning 130

Zoning Engineering Structural Systems Historic Preservation 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

At the turn of the century, the company pioneered the use of steel-reinforced concrete to create safer, stronger, and more efficient buildings. A Geometric and Logistical Challenge The unique build presented several challenges. The integration of software and hardware made this process very efficient and accurate.

Concrete Pouring 100

Concrete Pouring Project Management Consulting Surveying Site Planning 100

Roads Online

MAY 5, 2024

Formally launched at the Roads Australia Transforming Transport Summit in Melbourne last Thursday (May 2), this guideline seeks to protect our industry’s frontline workers – those who build, operate and maintain our roads – and contribute to safer roads for all drivers.

Public Works 111

Public Works Government Works Building Controls Zoning 111

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 23, 2023

In this session, attendees will learn how to use PIX4Dmatic, PIX4Dsurvey, and PIX4Dcloud for drone-based mapping, and to deploy terrestrial workflows with PIX4Dcatch and the viDoc RTK Rover for ground control and ground-based reality capture. This presentation will highlight the importance of drone education in driving growth in the industry.

Public Works 130

Public Works Mapping Infrastructure Development Inspection 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 27, 2023

The new solar panels are projected to offset more than 100 percent of the energy consumed by Trimble’s two-building campus in the Westmoor Technology Park, which represents approximately 6-7 percent of the company’s total global electricity demand (based on 2021). Westminster is Trimble’s largest employment center in the U.S.

Renewable Energy Systems 130

Renewable Energy Systems Electrical Systems Building Products Distribution Green Building 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In the last 20 years, the number of buildings in the world that are at least 200 meters tall has increased by nearly 500%. Poor document management is detrimental to a project and can lead to delays, budget overruns , and rework. That being said, many companies struggle to maintain control over the massive amounts of project documents.

Construction Management 98

Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Cost Control Project Management 98

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

BDC Network

MARCH 26, 2024

Our philosophy embraces the Curb to Core approach, a layered security strategy that maximizes protection by addressing concerns from the outer perimeters, such as the street or curb, and moving inward toward the buildings and classrooms. A few key considerations include: 1.

Fire Protection Systems 98

Fire Protection Systems Stakeholder Engagement Building Controls Building Design 98

CivilJungle

DECEMBER 19, 2020

Introduction of Survey Levelling. Survey levelling is the method by which we measure the elevation of one land with respect to others. It helps surveyors and engineers to level, design, plan, and construct a building by making the land suitable for construction. What Is Survey Levelling? Permanent Benchmark.

Surveying 52

Surveying Plumbing Building Controls Building Design 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In order to build this enormous renewable energy collector, Hunt-EAS needed to ensure that the project would conserve the soil it is located on, prevent impacts to the existing watersheds, and avoid disturbance of natural and cultural resources. (LAN)

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Engineering Renewable Energy Systems Energy Conservation 130