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Building Optimization Engineering Quality Control 
iField Smart
JANUARY 8, 2025
Rising material costs, labour shortages plus complex projects mean we need to be smarter with our budgets without compromising on quality. Why Cost Management Matters Cost management is not just about saving money; its about finding the balance between cost, quality and functionality and optimalism.
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 22, 2024
The partnership integrates Google’s breadth and depth of geospatial data with Bentley’s infrastructure engineering software. The partnership builds on Bentley’s recent acquisition of Cesium , the foundational open platform for creating powerful 3D geospatial applications.
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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.
Building Radar
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
They play a vital part in the success of large-scale developments, from commercial buildings to residential complexes. The construction sector is evolving, with tools like Building Radar helping companies streamline project management. This ensures that projects are completed efficiently, reducing costs and enhancing profitability.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 1, 2023
The benefits of offsite construction, which comprises the manufacturing, planning, design, fabrication, and assembly of building elements offsite are expansive. The panel of experts below, representing the construction, engineering, and building systems industries, explore and explain the many benefits of this alternative construction method.
Roads Online
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Dynapac’s long history of delivering high-quality products and services that contribute to customers’ sustainable productivity remains at the forefront of its brand promises. Following federal guidelines to use clean energy on construction sites, Transport NSW follows the highest emission control standards.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 8, 2024
Unlocking Innovation: Pre-Engineered Systems Pre-engineered formwork systems are part of the answer to this complex equation and are becoming increasingly popular. With a more optimized process, quality control, and automation, components can be produced faster than other systems on a construction site.
Roads Online
MARCH 20, 2025
Geoquest Australia, formerly Reinforced Earth, is meeting industry challenges head-on by expanding and diversifying its capabilities, offering Australian clients an unparalleled one-stop shop for cutting-edge civil engineering solutions. The team also design and supply structures to resist industrial risks.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 1, 2023
By Steve Insley Kings Cross Station became the largest railway station in Britain when it opened in 1852, and today, it remains one of England’s most important historic buildings. Based on the parameters the engineer defines, the effects of any change to the design are automatically populated throughout the model.
Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The season of celebration and joyous reunion will soon be upon us, and Civil+Structural Engineer Magazine is proud to kickstart the season of celebration by announcing our 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement. 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
MARCH 14, 2025
Without strong management, even well-funded projects can miss deadlines, overspend, or fall short of quality standards. A leader with strong management expertise ensures that teams are aligned, budgets are controlled, and risks are mitigated. Budget Control Projects often derail due to poor financial planning.
iField Smart
JANUARY 23, 2025
Reading Time: 3 minutes In the landscape of construction and engineering, the term As-Built refers to the final state of a project, which can differ from initial design. Maintenance and operations: Facilities managers depend on as-built drawings to understand how buildings work to enable effective maintenance, repairs, and asset management.
CCR Magazine
MARCH 3, 2025
The construction industry is shifting toward more efficient project delivery methods, and Design-Build has emerged as one of the most effective approaches. Unlike the traditional design-bid-build process, where design and construction are handled separately, design-build consolidates both under a single contract.
iField Smart
JANUARY 21, 2025
From architectural drawings and structural calculations to inspection reports and change orders, these documents need to be version controlled, accessible, and organized. It serves as a digital control center to consolidate project data, streamline communication, and automate various workflows. How does AI help with quality control?
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
By Garrett Harley, Product Marketing Director, Oracle Construction & Engineering As the world pivots into a new, AI-powered future, many industries are changing rapidly to accommodate new tools and new capabilities. It provides a view that businesses need to efficiently plan, schedule, and control programs and individual projects.
Commercial Construction Blog
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
When GCs participate in the planning and design phases, they can identify constructability issues, optimize designs, and establish realistic budgets and timelines. By establishing a process for handling change orders collaboratively, Directors and the GC can control the impact of changes on the project’s timeline, budget, and quality.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 10, 2024
Jeremy’s leadership qualities are also evident in his ability to inspire and motivate those around him. In 2008, Liz embarked on her journey as an engineering intern, paving the way for what would become an exceptional career.
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 26, 2025
Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. Air barriers are essential for maintaining the integrity and performance of building enclosures.
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.
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 15, 2024
WESTMINSTER, Colo., — Trimble ® (Nasdaq: TRMB) announced today the winners of its 2024 Tekla ® Global Building Information Modeling (BIM) Awards. The jury especially valued the data-driven nature of the project and the fact that a new city block was built on top of a fully-functional metro station and in between two buildings.
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. Smart control systems enable more precise and efficient energy management.
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
By Shannon Humbert, Legacy Building Solutions Rigid-frame fabric buildings offer a permanent solution for athletic facilities. For many entities, both public and private, the need for an athletics and recreation facility comes down to two options: A permanent brick and mortar building, or a lower-cost fabric bubble.
GCP Applied Technologies
MAY 16, 2018
Ready-mix producers must set controls in place at the plant, in transit and on the jobsite to optimize their production, minimize leakage and maximize profits. Optimizing operations. Although new admixtures and concrete mix designs can achieve what's called "control flow concrete.". GCP Applied Technologies. Solutions.
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The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Optimizing for Energy Efficiency: Passive Solar Design Working with the path of the sun to determine a home’s orientation is one of the most overlooked aspects of site selection for many homes. The orientation of The New American Home 2023 is optimized for both solar gain and shading. Here are the keys to the home's success.
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 23, 2024
A true ‘set it and forget it’ thermostat and a new underlayment roll size are the latest ways LATICRETE is reaffirming its commitment to offering building products that drive value for everyone involved – contractors, installers, and homeowners,” said Dustin Prevete, LATICRETE group product manager.
iField Smart
APRIL 14, 2024
Revolutionizing Construction Projects: The Power of Drawing Management Software Construction drawing management software is essential for Architects, Construction Managers, and Contractors to organize, track, and share plans across multiple building phases. The Challenges of Traditional Construction Drawing Management.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 4, 2024
The new advanced manufacturing facility, comprising three separate buildings with associated ancillary structures, will create up to 4,000 jobs on site over the lifespan of the project and thousands more in the supply chain. Find out more about Stantec in the UK and its range of interdisciplinary services at www.stantec.com/uk.
CCR Magazine
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
the innovative world leader in building envelope solutions, including wall cladding systems, air barriers, coatings, and restoration systems, announces the launch of StoVentec Fiber Cement Rainscreen System , a complete ventilated rainscreen cladding system that blends sustainability, design freedom, and performance. Follow Sto Corp.
iField Smart
AUGUST 12, 2024
This fosters real-time collaboration between architects, engineers, contractors, and clients, reducing miscommunications and ensuring everyone is working with the most up-to-date information. These savings can be reinvested in other areas, such as higher quality materials or additional features.
Construction Marketing
MARCH 30, 2023
As an industry, engineering is always about adaptability. Engineering in harsh environments poses a distinct set of challenges that call for innovative and robust design solutions. Engineers must account for various loads and stresses, such as wind, snow, seismic, and thermal loads, to prevent potential failure or collapse.
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BDC Network
MAY 29, 2024
APA – THE ENGINEERED WOOD ASSOCIATION MFPRO+ Blog APA’s Compelling Conversations features building professionals discussing important issues with APA experts and what they mean for the building industry. DL Cohen says it offers a level of service and quality unavailable in traditional framing. Ron: What about quality?
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UK Construction Blog
MARCH 14, 2025
Installing bright LED lights (3000-5000 lumens) eliminates shadows under vehicles and in engine compartments. Position overhead fixtures to provide even illumination across your entire work area and supplement with adjustable task lighting for detailed work on engines, brakes, or electrical components.
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CCR Magazine
JANUARY 13, 2025
Zoning laws, building codes, environmental regulations, and permits all contribute to the overall expense of any construction project. Projects that require special variances, such as those in historic districts or areas with more stringent building regulations, may face even higher costs in securing the necessary approvals.
CCR Magazine
JUNE 12, 2024
Concurrent engineering is among the most successful approaches to accomplish this. Coupled with developments in digital product services and AI integration technologies, concurrent engineering not only accelerates the development process but also improves the general quality and inventiveness of goods.
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Roads Online
JUNE 20, 2024
Image/Coates From maintaining thermal comfort and personal safety, to enabling manufacturing, building and industrial processes, many businesses rely on temperature-controlled environments. Temporary event spaces often require heating solutions too, particularly in marquees or halls that aren’t geared for climate control.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 30, 2022
Definition of VALIDITY – the quality of being logically or factually sound; soundness or cogency; the state of being legally or officially binding or acceptable. Final procurement of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build service should always involve review of a detailed line time construction cost estimate and quantities.
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iField Smart
MAY 28, 2024
Unlocking Efficiency: The Power of As-Built Drawings Software In the realm of construction and engineering, precision and accuracy are paramount. Key Features and Benefits: As-Built drawings software typically offers a range of features tailored to the needs of construction and engineering professionals.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 11, 2024
Developers are served by selecting locations that balance optimal solar exposure, proximity to transmission, and minimal environmental impacts. Other resources to be considered could include air quality, surface and groundwater, visual impacts, acoustics, recreation, prime and unique farmlands, Wild and Scenic Rivers, grazing, fire, and more.
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CCR Magazine
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Where some people see an eyesore that needs to be destroyed, LSU Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Hai “Thomas” Lin sees inspiration for the future. These techniques can inspire modern earthen building construction using 3D soil printing. Mud daubers are expert soil nest builders,” Lin said.
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Commercial Construction Blog
MARCH 20, 2025
The reality is that construction fundamentals remain consistent across sectorswhat matters most is a contractors ability to execute, manage complexity, and ensure quality from start to finish. Our ability to match the right subcontractors to each project ensures seamless execution, whether building in New York, Miami, or Los Angeles.
CivilJungle
JANUARY 6, 2021
Introduction of PRE Engg Building. Steel is widely used Building material in the construction industry. The owner of the example of steel structure is PEB building. In this article, you will get to know about pre-engineered buildings, its components , advantages and disadvantages. Primary Frame. Principal Rafters.
The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
Department of Energy's (DOE) Building America program , points out. Recognizing that, Building America is working on research into fault detection in HVAC systems now, Werling says. And previous Building America lab experiments show that faults can increase space conditioning energy use by up to 30% over the lifetime of the system.
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Construction Specifier
MAY 2, 2023
Harvard University Science and Engineering Complex (SEC) in Boston, Massachusetts, uses a specially designed hydroformed tensile facade system made of stainless steel to maximize energy efficiency and provide occupant comfort. The facade’s stainless-steel material is both delicate and lightweight, mimicking the qualities of fabric.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
DECEMBER 2, 2022
Hinging on this monumental projection is an immense uptick in demand in the construction industry to build these facilities and build them fast. . How is industrialized construction changing how buildings are planned, designed, and built? . Owners want to increase the standardization of their projects to drive consistency.
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