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How unpiloted systems are changing the landscape for civil and structural engineers

Civil + Structural Engineer

The data and scans obtained through this technology are critical to understanding an area’s architecture and infrastructure and how it changes over time. While they perform tasks admirably, they lack some features of professional-grade drones, such as advanced obstacle avoidance and the ability to scan a building or location autonomously.

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A new risk landscape is reshaping owner-contractor relationships

Civil + Structural Engineer

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. Others have pinpointed spiraling labor costs, inflation, and interest rate rises as major risks on the horizon. Construction 4.0

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DoD Facilities Sustainment Practices NOT KEEPING PACE with Changing Landscape

Job Order Contracting

Fact: DoD Facilites Sustainment Practices NOT KEEPING PACE with Changing Landscape Delivering integrated and transparent Sustainment Capability must be a priority! PPC is a crucial aspect of Lean philosophies and practices like “Last Planner” and has been a part of DoD FM project management for decades.

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Five Essential Skills for Successful Construction Project Managers

Building Radar

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.

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Toll Brothers City Living® and Daiwa House Announce Joint Venture to Develop Waterfront High-Rise Condominium Community on New Jersey’s Gold Coast

Civil + Structural Engineer

Toll Brothers is acting as managing member and development lead for the project, overseeing approvals, design, construction, and sales. Vista Pointe represents a rare opportunity to build a luxury waterfront community with outstanding amenities and unparalleled views of Manhattan. ABOUT TOLL BROTHERS Toll Brothers, Inc.,

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Community RISES to Occasion

Civil + Structural Engineer

Jeanne DuPont, founder, and executive director of RISE said, “The work that Allan and the rest of our Dune Squad is performing is not only helping Rockaway Beach, but it is also making a positive impact on them and giving them a sense of pride. Ahmed Radwan, project manager, New York District, U.S. Credit: RISE.

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How to Create an Independent Government Cost Estimate

Job Order Contracting

An IGCE (also in construction related service an IGE) is a cost estimate developed by the Government Requiring Activity, based on the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) or Statement of Work (SOW). Direct labor is the labor directly applied to the performance of the contract requirements. How was the estimate made?