UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The post The Crucial Role of Facility Management in UK Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Yet, amidst the focus on building impressive structures, the crucial aspect of managing these facilities often takes a backstage. This is done through facility management.

Facility Management 62

Facility Management Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Environmental Impact Assessment 62

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 5, 2024

National Building Systems Design Firm Helps Bring World’s First Climate Positive Arena to Life LENEXA, Kan. — Henderson Engineers , a national building systems design firm, is proud to be part of the all-star team helping deliver Intuit Dome , the world’s first climate positive arena and home of the Los Angeles Clippers.

Sustainability 265

Sustainability Engineering Energy Conservation HVAC Systems 265

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. For owners facing this scenario, integrated services like the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) delivery method may be the best option for your project.

Project Management Consulting 246

Project Management Consulting Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 29, 2024

PERI USA Delivers Custom Solutions for 16-Story Healthcare Facility In response to the growing healthcare needs of the greater St. Because of the ever-evolving expectations for new healthcare facilities to provide visitors and patients with optimal comfort, the plans for the new tower included unique yet challenging design elements.

Structural Systems 264

Structural Systems Flooring Systems Building Optimization Heavy Lifting Transportation 264

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The Queens Borough Hall Municipal Garage and Community Space won the Design-Build Institute of America’s 2024 National Award of Merit. The garage is New York City’s first ever municipal project contracted as a design-build construction undertaking, under the recently authorized NYC design-build legislation.

Building Design 52

Building Design Fire Protection System Installation Roofing Systems Structural Systems 52

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 11, 2021

This requires strong strategy-to-execution alignment and management from both “top-down” and “bottom-up” perspectives. Consistently deliver quality repair, renovation, and new builds on-time and on-budget. Build and maintain internal knowledge. Virtually eliminate change orders and legal disputes.

Facility Management 52

Facility Management Quality Assurance Change Management Procurement 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 26, 2024

As vertical transportation department manager, Yaghobi focuses on enhancing and reinforcing the firm’s growing range of elevator and escalator design services on transportation and building projects. and contract leadership for the United States Postal Service for more than 50 mail facilities across the country.

Project Management Consulting 130

Project Management Consulting Facility Management Building Commissioning Government Works 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

By Yaron Dycian, Chief Product and Strategy Officer, WINT Water Intelligence Building and operating a modern commercial property or industrial facility requires a major ongoing investment of resources. Unfortunately, inefficiency and mismanagement of water resources remain among the most significant threats to a building’s performance.

Fire Protection System Installation 130

Fire Protection System Installation HVAC System Installation Facility Management Risk Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2024

Sustainable site design is a hot topic in the AEC industry. As Civil Engineers, Landscape Architects, and Planners, we are challenged to integrate conservation into site design, preserving the natural features of the land. We must also think about ways to improve design to promote a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle.

Sustainability 265

Sustainability Electrical Systems Green Building Site Planning 265

BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Total Cost of Ownership Model Informs Future-Focused Facility Planning 1 kcichowicz Tue, 09/17/2024 - 10:00 TCO data-informed decisions can help owners, planners, designers, builders, and contractors strategically manage costs over an asset or portfolio’s lifecycle. Are you always scrambling to cover annual funding shortfalls?

Facility Management 104

Facility Management Building Optimization Property Management Maintenance 104

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The elephant in the facilities management room is ever-present. This causal factor for the relatively dismal performance associated with facilities repair, renovation, and new builds is the lack of leadership, support, and commitment of senior management.

Facility Management 52

Facility Management Change Management Property Management Procurement 52

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 18, 2020

Facilities knowledge management. Building an integrated facilities knowledge management / LEAN environment is far from complex. As the planning and day to day operational aspects are sharply different from traditional methods, the ability to effect organizational change is also a key requirement.

Facility Management 60

Facility Management Lean Construction Procurement Project Management 60

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

a role aimed at advancing the firm’s lifecycle approach to managing water resources. He has led municipal business development efforts, client services, project delivery and contract management activities, as well as industrial work in oil and gas, mining and electric utilities. Communities across the U.S. About WSP in the U.S.

Project Management Consulting 249

Project Management Consulting Environmental Consulting Foundation Systems Electrical Systems 249

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Versatile building industry veteran joins the firm to enhance advanced manufacturing capabilities and ensure delivery of high-quality multi-site programs nationally. Property and Buildings business. Advanced facilities encompass complex, multidisciplinary planning and design within the technology-driven manufacturing sector.

Project Management Consulting 130

Project Management Consulting Energy Efficiency Property Management Facility Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 1, 2023

underscore a widespread reality: water resources management in the West has reached a critical juncture, and profound change is on the horizon. Our climate is changing, demand for water is growing, facilities are aging, and societal expectations of water resource management are evolving.

Change Management 130

Change Management Infrastructure Development Facility Management Project Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2023

The 2023 Rising Stars in the AEC Industry have benefited the design profession, their employers, project owners, and society. Kyle Ahern is the Awards Manager at Zweig Group. Our winners this year hold a diverse skill set and technical capabilities and have done outstanding work in their communities. Parrott Jr.

Public Works 265

Public Works Project Management Change Management Facility Management 265

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 17, 2024

Ghanbarian has more than 15 years of dedicated experience in home services and water management solutions. She has collaborated with insurance carriers and brokers to design and implement innovative programs for leak-detection technology. The session, scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, at 9:15 a.m.,

Insurance Management 130

Insurance Management Risk Management Facility Management Construction Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

Climate Change Imperils Some Wastewater Treatment Plants – And Their Workers By Thomas Renner Climate change is being felt all around the world, even in some areas that escape attention. They were designed for an older climate that probably doesn’t exist anymore.” A lot of times it’s because people are trying to cut corners.

Roofing Systems 276

Roofing Systems Disaster Preparedness Flooring Systems Waterproofing Systems 276

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 17, 2023

LOUIS, MO – Kwame Building Group (KWAME) has added three new team members: Junior Theolus as Project Administrator and Diversity Monitor, Patrick Jeep as Project Controls Scheduler and Chris Draper as Project Engineer and Construction Manager. ABOUT KWAME BUILDING GROUP Kwame Building Group, Inc. Louis Community College.

Schedule Management 130

Schedule Management Building Controls Project Management Facility Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

WSP, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy, was the program management consultant for the $700 million project, which significantly improved passenger circulation and eased congestion at Penn Station. That’s why this facility needed updates and improvements to address congestion in the station.

Project Management Consulting 148

Project Management Consulting Ceiling Systems Project Management Building Design 148

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Stora Enso has started operations in its new head office at Katajanokan Laituri (Katajanokka Pier) in Helsinki, the largest mass timber building in Finland. Showcasing the company’s wood products and solutions, this building is a true landmark in sustainable architecture and low-carbon construction.

Sustainability 100

Sustainability Building Materials Historic Preservation Building Design 100

Granger Construction

MAY 23, 2024

Project Scope This project involves constructing a four-story, 170,000 SF addition to the outpatient hospital as well as renovating portions of the existing facility. Not only did the event celebrate placement of the last steel beam in the building frame, but it also marked significant progress on a challenging build.

Foundation Systems 98

Foundation Systems Facility Management Structural Systems Change Management 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

There are lessons learned, hints discovered, and tips earned through permitting and compliance for tens of thousands of acres of solar energy facilities. As governments and corporations worldwide are transitioning to renewable energy, the establishment of solar facilities is pivotal.

Permits 130

Permits Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Conservation Environmental Consulting 130

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 9, 2021

We are solving facilities repair, reno, new build Knowledge Problems, Process Problems, Data Problems, and Management Problems. Building competent internal and external teams and having them working toward common, mutually beneficial goals, via an established robust process is the ONLY pathway to consistent BEST VALUE outcomes.

Facility Management 81

Facility Management Procurement Project Management Property Management 81

The Korte Company

JANUARY 19, 2024

Multi-phased Design-Build. Hershey first built their original Hershey Gateway packaging and processing facility in the 1950s. Hershey first built their original Hershey Gateway packaging and processing facility in the 1950s. To manage the complexity of the project, we relied on a phased work schedule over two years.

Building Design 52

Building Design Building Information Modeling (BIM) Piping Installation Project Management Consulting 52

BDC Network

OCTOBER 9, 2024

How healthcare operations inform design 0 qpurcell Wed, 10/09/2024 - 12:31 Healthcare Facilities Amanda Fisher, Communications Specialist, shares how BWBR's personalized approach and specialized experience can make a meaningful impact to healthcare facilities.

Facility Management 98

Facility Management Building Design Cost Control Public Works 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 14, 2024

By: Andrew Martin, Senior Product Manager with Marley Engineered Products In facilities with high volumes of foot traffic, the constant opening and closing of doors not only lets in chilly air but can cause heating problems for the entire building.

Ceiling Systems 100

Ceiling Systems Wall Systems Facility Management Risk Management 100

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. A facility owner and management team are pivotal in this transition.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 18, 2023

T2D2 is an important tool for inspection professionals as well as building owners and managers who are looking to preserve the value and structural integrity of their assets. The software can also be used to decelerate the impacts of climate change on the built environment.

Inspection 244

Inspection Building Information Modeling (BIM) Structural Systems Building Resilience 244

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

After graduating with her bachelor’s degree and acquiring a professional engineering license in Arizona and California, she spent more than three decades building a career in the construction industry. I’ve worked to change that, not just by being present but by taking lead roles on major public works, highway, and transit projects.”

Engineering 265

Engineering Public Works Change Management Project Management 265

Job Order Contracting

JULY 30, 2024

Facilities Sustainment, Restoration, and Modification (FSRM) Peter Cholakis Improve facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes and reduce costs July 30, 2024 WHAT? Facilities sustainment – The maintenance and repair activities necessary to keep an inventory of facilities in good working order.

Sustainability 75

Sustainability Facility Management Schedule Management Change Management 75

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Jeff Chen, Director of Digital Transformation and George Broadbent, VP of Asset Management, Symetri A Mountain of Documents Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO) stands as one of the most document-intensive industries in the world. ’ The magic deepens when this is applied to the AECO world.

Risk Management 238

Risk Management Project Management Change Management Construction Management 238

PN - Project Management

MAY 16, 2022

Commercial buildings account for a large percentage of the overall carbon emissions in the world. Due to this alarming statistic, building or retrofitting structures in line with green initiatives and transitioning to a sustainable building method are logical solutions to reduce C02 emissions.

Green Building 52

Green Building Building Design HVAC System Installation Renewable Energy Systems 52

OmTrak

MAY 8, 2024

Aimed at making your job easier, this update introduces an improved user interface (UI) designed to align closely with recent changes in our other OmTrak modules. That means quicker access to your data and management controls, making for a more productive workday. Our latest MPlan update is just around the corner.

Maintenance 81

Maintenance Facility Management Site Planning Schedule Management 81

OmTrak

DECEMBER 7, 2023

OmTrak’s Site Works & FM module improves the management of defects, punch lists, snags, and continuous asset management by streamlining their coordination. This tool can additionally automate future facility maintenance schedules and work orders, leading to significant time savings. The outcome?

Facility Management 66

Facility Management Change Management Schedule Management Construction Management 66

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Susan Clarke, Building Operations Strategy, Autodesk Fred Kraus, VP Product, Eptura AEC data in operations: a missed opportunity Did you know, firms can reduce maintenance work order processing time by 9% by following a BIM approach ? The patchy usage of AEC data amongst facility managers results from long-running industry challenges.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Facility Management Handover Construction Management 98

OmTrak

APRIL 23, 2024

Data Centres are the backbone of the digital world, playing a critical role in enabling businesses to manage, process, and store vast amounts of data. These highly complex facilities require meticulous planning, operation, and management to ensure consistent, reliable, and secure services.

Building Code Compliance 73

Building Code Compliance Facility Management Schedule Management Fire Protection Systems 73