iField Smart

MAY 14, 2024

Whether it’s leveraging advanced analytics, embracing cloud-based collaboration, or optimizing BIM workflows, these top 5 software solutions empower construction firms to streamline processes, enhance communication, and deliver projects on time and within budget in 2024 and beyond.

Project Management 105

Project Management Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Risk Management 105

BDC Network

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Sustainability Group will strengthen Suffolk’s in-house expertise and ability to design and execute a wider range of green building solutions. In design, Swenso collaborates closely with design teams to optimize strategies for cost effectiveness to meet operational carbon goals using life cycle costing.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Building Commissioning Project Management Consulting 105

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 13, 2023

ERP, CMMS, IWMS, even BIM have all FAILED to produce measurable improvement with respect to the ability to consistently deliver QUALITY repair, renovation, maintenance, or new builds ON TIME and ON BUDGET. It’s time to map decision-making, and performance to value! You pay for it and it gets delivered. Not Rocket Science.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Construction Management Building Performance Measurement Building Automation 105

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

It has done virtually nothing to measurably impact the repair, renovation, maintenance, and construction of the built environment. 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. Take BIM for example.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Now that we’ve laid the foundation for the four P’s of construction improvement (performance, predictability, planet, and people), let’s add some framework around performance. Particularly, the way performance impacts one of our most coveted metrics of measure—productivity. Procurement.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Change Management 98

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Designed by the architecture firm, Brooks + Scarpa, this innovative project defies traditional apartment buildings by creating a welcoming cube design that prioritizes communal spaces with a courtyard which is open to the street. The mixed-use building features 279 m 2 (3,000 sf) of retail space and dedicates 12 units for low-income tenants.

Energy Efficiency 110

Energy Efficiency Flooring Systems Roofing Systems Building Materials 110

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 5, 2022

What’s more, over 165 integrations now work with Autodesk Build, our new, comprehensive field and project management solution that combines the best-in-class features from BIM 360 and PlanGrid, with new capabilities such as Cost Management and Performance Tracking. . Autodesk Build supports advanced construction workflows .

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Real Estate Development Building Products Distribution 98

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.

Wall Systems 104

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Project Management Consulting Steel Fabrication 104

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 4, 2019

BIM (Building Information Modeling) is the efficient management of the life-cycle of the built environment supported by digital technology. BIM can provide huge benefits to the stakeholders in all phases of the building process – Planning; Design; Construction; and Operations and Maintenance.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 55

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Facility Management Building Performance Measurement Lean Construction 55

Job Order Contracting

JULY 1, 2019

Any real property owner can develop and deploy a robust Framework for Integrated Facilities Planning, Procurement, and LEAN Project Delivery. The benefits of LEAN process adoption consistent include the optimized delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects.

Procurement 40

Procurement Lean Construction Facility Management Building Performance Measurement 40

Building Radar

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Understanding Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) in Construction Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) involves systematically managing an organization’s interactions with suppliers to maximize value, minimize risks, and build strong partnerships. For an in-depth understanding of SRM, check out this comprehensive guide.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Risk Management Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Manufacturing 52

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Deliver superior performance by setting the most realistic goals for the project. Establish Performance Measurements Set KPIs to track performance at an individual and team level. Measure how efficient phases are coming along. Use preventative measures to guard against hazards. Match workers to tasks.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Prefabrication Stakeholder Engagement Schedule Management 52

Building Radar

AUGUST 5, 2024

It ensures that materials and resources are available when needed, optimizing efficiency and reducing costs. This strategy should include detailed plans for procurement, logistics, and inventory management. This includes selecting reliable transportation providers, optimizing delivery routes, and managing freight costs.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Materials Manufacturing Risk Management 52

Building Radar

AUGUST 13, 2024

When it comes to energy efficiency in buildings, insulation plays a crucial role. The R-value is a measure of thermal resistance, indicating how well insulation can resist heat flow. The R-value is a measure of thermal resistance, indicating how well insulation can resist heat flow. What is R-Value? Why R-Value Matters 1.

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Building Code Compliance Building Performance Measurement Building Codes 52

iField Smart

MAY 25, 2024

This information can inform future project planning, design iterations, and procurement decisions, enhancing project efficiency and effectiveness. By streamlining the RFI process and eliminating unnecessary delays, construction teams can allocate resources more effectively, maximize productivity, and minimize idle time.

Construction Management 105

Construction Management Risk Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management 105

Building Radar

JULY 17, 2024

For more on AI’s role in construction, check out this LinkedIn article on building the future with AI. By continuously monitoring the health and performance of equipment, AI systems can detect anomalies and wear-and-tear signs that human inspectors might miss.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Building Automation Building Optimization 52

ProcurementExpress.com

APRIL 15, 2019

Procurement teams will need to consider pre-fabrication and 3D printing along with traditional sourcing methods. According to McKinsey , the lion’s share of spending is going toward back-office technology like SaaS products or cloud computing, as well as building and modeling software. Supply Chain Optimization.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction Procurement Building Performance Measurement 52

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 14, 2019

Every organization needs to get more out of the capital they invest in facilities (and other physical assets) to either stay competitive, optimally achieve their organizational mission, and/or perform their fiduciary responsibility. They require fundamental changes in day-to-day ways of doing business.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Collaboration Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement 40

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2024

Commercial building projects are highly complex undertakings where quality is prioritized. Each project requires meticulous planning, skilled craftsmanship, and rigorous adherence to safety and building codes to ensure the longevity and functionality of the structure. Quality matters.

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Optimization Building Materials 52

UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 22, 2025

Historical data reveals usage trends, suggesting optimal paths and collection intervals. Route Optimization Tips High-level software solutions automate route scheduling, saving labor. Environmental Benefits Optimized routes cut carbon footprints by trimming distance and idling.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Building Automation Material Handling Building Performance Measurement 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 27, 2023

Of those emissions, 27% are attributed to building operations, known as “operational carbon”. Meanwhile, building and infrastructure materials and the construction processes used to erect a building account for 13% of emissions, or “embodied carbon". Here's how: Start by enabling the "EC3 for Autodesk Construction Cloud" app.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials 52

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Job order contracting is a LEAN construction planning, procurement, and delivery methods. Procurement costs, project delivery times, overall construction costs, changes orders, and legal disputes can all be mitigated via properly established and managed JOC Programs. What Is Job Order Contracting? How Does Job Order Contracting Work?

Contracts 55

Contracts Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Consulting General Contracting 55

Building Information Management

JUNE 29, 2016

An asset competency model is a formalized, detailed description and documentation of the role-specific knowledge domains required to optimize and continuously improve physical infrastructure life-cycle management. Building RELATIONSHIPS. They must COLLABORATE with the building users, services providers (ie.

Facility Management 58

Facility Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction 58

ProcurementExpress.com

APRIL 15, 2019

Procurement teams will need to consider pre-fabrication and 3D printing along with traditional sourcing methods. According to McKinsey , the lion’s share of spending is going toward back-office technology like SaaS products or cloud computing, as well as building and modeling software. Supply Chain Optimization.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction Procurement Building Performance Measurement 40

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Job order contracting is a LEAN construction planning, procurement, and delivery methods. Procurement costs, project delivery times, overall construction costs, changes orders, and legal disputes can all be mitigated via properly established and managed JOC Programs. as well as total cost-of-ownership asset management. track record.

Contracts 52

Contracts Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Consulting General Contracting 52

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Shared, performance-based risk/reward. LEAN Practices for Optimized Facilities O&M Overview. Procurement/bidding. NOTE: The term “Big Data” has recently become popular to describe the multiple sources, formats, and uses of data that can be leveraged to monitor and improve organizational performance.

Maintenance 40

Maintenance Building Performance Measurement Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 30, 2018

Shared, performance-based risk/reward. LEAN Practices for Optimized Facilities O&M Overview. Procurement/bidding. NOTE: The term “Big Data” has recently become popular to describe the multiple sources, formats, and uses of data that can be leveraged to monitor and improve organizational performance.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Facility Management Project Management Construction Management 40

In Eight

MAY 2, 2023

Much like choosing the right tool to perform a task on the jobsite, choosing the right planning method to accomplish the desired outcomes can make all the difference. They’re the ones who answer the question: What will it really take to build the structure out in the field from a design created inside an office?

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Schedule Management Material Handling Change Management 52

UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

The increasing awareness of environmental impacts caused by consumption has heightened interest in sustainability and green practices, particularly in the building and construction industry. Such designs reduce the building’s carbon footprint and ensure efficient energy use, setting a standard for future construction projects to follow.

Renewable Energy Systems 64

Renewable Energy Systems Green Building Energy Efficiency Building Materials Manufacturing 64

Construction Daily News

JUNE 27, 2024

Planning oversights, misplaced sections, and acoustical defects caused it to be significantly more expensive to build and longer to perfect than initially thought. BIM Platforms These open cloud platforms let you and other stakeholders see everything unfold — from planning to building maintenance — before breaking ground.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Real Estate Development Building Performance Measurement Construction Equipment 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2024

In the context of construction, resource allocation is the art of optimizing materials, labor, and time to maximize efficiency while minimizing waste. This approach ensures that materials are procured just in time, reducing storage costs and preventing deterioration.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Building Information Modeling (BIM) Construction Equipment Project Management 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2017

Ability to perform “what-if” scenarios. Standardized process for selecting projects and optimizing building portfolio. Formal and ongoing training for all participants (owners, facilities management, contractors, procurement). Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Internal and external JOC marketing.

Contracts 40

Contracts Project Management Consulting Building Performance Measurement General Contracting 40

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Use the JOC Program simply as a way to speed projects without proper oversight and/or get project approve that otherwise would not have been approved via traditional procurement methods. First and foremost, the OpenJOC approach provides value to ALL participants, owners, contractors, subs, building users, and oversight groups.

Contracts 40

Contracts Project Management Consulting Building Performance Measurement Lean Construction 40

Jonas Construction

OCTOBER 7, 2021

They have timelines that are measured in years, and this leaves much room for error. During the planning stage, start by identifying all required construction activities, then move ahead and build the construction schedule, and finally, move on to devising your team structure. Enter process management.

Project Management 52

Project Management Construction Management Schedule Management Risk Management 52

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The redesign also makes it easier to build a new environment that would reflect your brand. Enhance employee well-being: Lack of light, no presence of plants and flowers and the organization’s facility affect the health, satisfaction level and performance. Boost brand image: It creates first impression on your customers and talents.

Building Permits 52

Building Permits HVAC Systems Cost Control Quality Control 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

Monitoring and controlling of construction related projects is a process of developing, tracking, reviewing, and regulating progress versus performance objectives in proposal and associated LEAN construction delivery workflow. Consistent, yet flexible collaborative workflows are essential in managing program and project success.

Cost Control 40

Cost Control Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Change Management 40

UK Construction Blog

MAY 17, 2023

Meanwhile, warranty service provider for structures Build-Zone is celebrating its 20th year in the building industry as an insurer. Furthermore, there are indications that things are turning around in the building business in the UK. Peter manages company development and customer success for Build-Zone and sets strategic goals.

Zoning 52

Zoning Insurance Management Warranty Building Performance Measurement 52