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Construction Specifier
JANUARY 13, 2025
From floors failing before substantial completion to skyrocketing change orders for never-ending densifier applications to the billions lost through delayed schedules, legal disputes, and contingency hemorrhaging, enough is enough. The industry urgently needs a specification framework that is measurable, verifiable, and defensible.
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Building Radar
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
The effectiveness of your sales team hinges on the quality of their training materials. Creating engaging training materials ensures that your sales professionals are well-equipped to meet client needs, adapt to market changes, and drive business growth.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Terminal C’s design successfully navigated an aggressive four-year construction schedule without disrupting airport operations. Construction Management Co.: An ode to the region, the terminal is an architectural depiction of everything that attracts tourists to Central Florida.
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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. Employing preventive measures can save your project from unanticipated disasters in the long run, ensuring trouble-free operation. Determine the right materials for pipes and fixtures.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 5, 2024
Since 2019, Xylem technology has enabled water managers around the world to treat over 13 billion cubic meters of water for reuse – equivalent to the domestic water needs of 197 million people annually. Both customer impact milestones were achieved two years ahead of schedule. Join us at www.xylem.com and Let’s Solve Water.
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Building Radar
DECEMBER 10, 2024
The role of a project manager is pivotal in ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the desired quality standards. To excel in this demanding field, construction project managers must possess a diverse set of skills that enable them to navigate complex challenges and lead their teams effectively.
CCR Magazine
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Buildings with roofs that are more than 20 years old receive claims that are between 50% to 100% more severe compared to those with recent roof installations. million squares of residential roofing material. million squares of residential roofing material. billion to $68.5
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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%.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 8, 2024
New roll on/roll off terminal will increase cargo capacity by 15% BEAUMONT, Texas – McCarthy Building Companies has completed construction on Port of Beaumont’s Main Street Terminal 1. In building a new terminal, the Port had a goal of increasing its general cargo handling capacity by more than 15%.
Building Radar
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Integrating Building Radars innovative solutions ensures that your sales enablement efforts are not only effective but also optimized for increased conversion rates and reduced sales cycles. Programs should cover essential topics such as customer relationship management , negotiation techniques , and strategic planning.
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
By Kristin Dispenza, Advancing Organizational Excellence Cement has historically been so far upstream in a building’s supply chain that designers, engineers, and building owners ignored the details of its production. Ignacio Cariaga, Commercial Sustainability Director, Northwest Region, Heidelberg Materials North America.
Building Radar
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Effective financial management in construction projects is crucial for ensuring profitability and sustainability in a highly competitive industry. With the complexity of construction processes, understanding construction financial management becomes essential for project success.
iField Smart
JANUARY 21, 2025
Reading Time: 4 minutes In the world of construction where every project required coordinated efforts, jobsite management software supports seamless operations and drives projects toward successful completion. Resource mismanagement: Construction resources like materials, equipment, and labor are expensive.
Commercial Construction Blog
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Working with some of the best Directors of Construction, architects, and project managers in the business, we understand that risk management is a core concern for our clients. This early planning minimizes the risk of disruptions and keeps the project aligned with its budget and schedule.
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.
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CCR Magazine
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Materials such as drywall, concrete, and insulation often release particulate matter that can cause respiratory issues. While HEPA filters have been a standard in air purification, recent upgrades are enhancing their performance. Energy-efficient motors: High-efficiency motors reduce energy usage without compromising performance.
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.
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 24, 2024
Project Managers Responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of construction projects. Collaborate with clients, construction managers, and other professionals to bring architectural visions to life. Surveyors Measure and map construction sites, providing critical data for project planning and design.
CCR Magazine
DECEMBER 7, 2024
At the same time, they also wanted a tool from a company with which they could develop a partnership approach to build custom workflows and features to maximize adoption. The story began in 2021, when SECs Florida office began using YARDZ to manage its extensive fleet and equipment inventory. Improved rental intelligence.
Construction Marketing
MAY 17, 2023
These tools enable construction professionals to rethink every aspect of project planning, execution, and collaboration, whether it be through the use of project management software, virtual reality (VR), or building information modeling (BIM).
CCR Magazine
DECEMBER 1, 2024
At the same time, they also wanted a tool from a company with which they could develop a partnership approach to build custom workflows and features to maximize adoption. The story began in 2021, when SEC’s Florida office began using YARDZ to manage its extensive fleet and equipment inventory. Improved rental intelligence.
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. These risks often cause unforeseen increases in both costs and schedules as well as driving compensatory scope creep.
Safety Services Company
AUGUST 12, 2024
A safe work environment is a cornerstone of successful projects, ensuring every team member can perform at their best without the looming threat of injury or accident. Cultivating a culture of security and efficiency starts with these safety measures. Actionable Steps: Schedule monthly safety training sessions.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 17, 2024
fraught with rising costs, material challenges, and labor struggles—the pressure to answer these questions correctly becomes even greater. of construction materials in the RSMeans database experienced a significant cost increase, with an average increase of 19%. Let's look at the ways you can improve asset and portfolio performance.
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 26, 2025
Clash detection is the process of identifying conflicts in a building design, where elements like pipes, ducts, walls or beams dont fit right or overlap. Rework eats into profits: Fixing design errors during construction raises labor costs, wastes materials and slows productivity. What is Clash Detection?
CCR Magazine
MARCH 21, 2025
This is why smart, veteran managers use careful planning and robust workflows to improve their budgeting, employee onboarding, material and equipment purchases, and other operations. Assess Current Productivity You should always start by measuring the current productivity level.
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Whether creating new architectural expressions or rehabilitating architecturally significant historic buildings, from stick-built to unitized, “off-the-shelf” commodity to custom bespoke systems, utilizing insulating glass units or opaque spandrel panels, simple flat or complex geometry; it seems the sky is the limit with curtain wall design today.
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Roads Online
JUNE 21, 2023
Material supplied by InEight With highly anticipated infrastructure projects getting under way in the U.S. Project controls is the set of processes and systems used to measure and monitor performance throughout the life of the project. And it’s going to come down to project controls.
CCR Magazine
JANUARY 21, 2025
In construction, it means leveraging tools such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), artificial intelligence, drones, and IoT-enabled devices to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and reduce costs. Digital transformation in construction means using modern technology to improve the way projects are planned, managed, and built.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
DECEMBER 21, 2023
We don't always throw around the word "revolutionary," but building information modeling (BIM) has truly been that over the last few decades. At its core, BIM represents an all-encompassing strategy for creating and managing information about a built asset. Remember, BIM is all about creating and managing the information of buildings.
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.
The Pro Builder
MAY 22, 2023
But the Desert Comfort Idea Home , a high-performance, net-zero–energy custom home built in the Sonoran Desert north of Phoenix, the latest in a series of Idea Homes produced by Pro Builder , is very real … and it delivers all of the comforts a desert oasis promises. You can’t just assume they’ll figure it out.”
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iField Smart
MAY 14, 2024
Constructing Efficiency: Exploring the Leading Construction Project Management Software of 2024 In 2024, the construction industry continues to witness a transformative shift towards digitalization and innovation, with construction management software playing a pivotal role in enhancing project efficiency and collaboration.
LetsBuild
JUNE 9, 2023
Construction is usually involving and delicate, with different teams like trade professionals, project managers, and subcontractors working together to deliver successful projects. Today, construction teams rely on Building Information Modeling (BIM) to create and manage information during the entire lifecycle of a project.
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 20, 2023
Locally researched labor, material, equipment, and productivity data is essential in the devlopement of a credible construction cost estimate. However, multiple studies/reports note that available and proven best management practices have not been implemented on a widespread basis. ENR economic index, etc.)
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Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Instead of the installed panels lasting for 100 years, water would be able to penetrate the concrete to deteriorate the materials at a faster rate. Owning up to mistakes is also a critical component of building trust on the jobsite. 4: Create the Appropriate Repair Schedule. 2: Thoroughly Document Mistakes.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Construction teams are increasingly faced with two competing realities on projects today: a shortage of skilled workers and consistently condensed project schedules. At Autodesk, we believe that the more insights we can empower field and project teams with, the better and safer everyone can build. Insights to make safer jobsites .
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 10, 2024
The 2024 Class of Rising Stars in the AEC Industry Jeremy Mano Architect/Project Manager ARRIVE Architecture Group Bedford, TX Jeremy Mano is a bright architectural professional who stands out not only for his innovative designs but also for his commitment to teaching, research, public service, leadership, and exemplary time management.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 9, 2024
We adopted new technologies, embraced sustainable building practices, and were more vocal about the benefits of working in the AEC field. There is a significant opportunity to do risk-based inspections with this technology moving forward by providing accurate measurements and data."
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 23, 2022
Construction industry statistics and data are playing an increasingly important role in the building sector. From measuring bid-to-win ratio, to how much a project is over budget or schedule, and KPIs , the more numbers you can put behind your work, the better. The Rise of New Building Methods. Industry Performance.
Jonas Construction
JULY 30, 2024
Races start with a strategy and the crew chief (like a project manager) checks in with the driver throughout the race to ensure their strategy is working and to make any necessary adjustments. It should also be organized and readily available for review by stakeholders, including project managers (PMs), subcontractors, and employees.
Building Radar
AUGUST 11, 2024
The construction industry is undergoing a technological revolution, with new innovations shaping the future of how projects are designed, managed, and executed. From AI-driven solutions to advanced materials, these trends are redefining the construction landscape. Emerging Technologies in Construction 1.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
OCTOBER 9, 2018
Construction projects all too easily run over budget and behind schedule, and in an industry with thin profit margins, that can be a big problem. Building information modeling (BIM) is growing increasingly popular in construction, and for good reason. BIM can even help building owners with maintenance down the road.
UK Construction Blog
APRIL 25, 2024
Key Takeaways Soft strip demolition is a careful process of removing non-structural elements from buildings, prepping for renovation or demolition while preserving structural integrity and allowing potential reuse of materials. Safety is a cornerstone of any soft strip demolition project.
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