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Building Performance Measurement Change Management Surveying 
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 9, 2023
SUGAR LAND, TX: HCSS, a leading provider of innovative software helping heavy civil construction businesses streamline their operations, highlights HCSS Plans, a digital plans management solution ideal for construction job site foremen in the field.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 10, 2024
km twin-tube tunnel that will have 10, 15-m-long cross passages and three technical buildings, each of which is 16.8-m Most importantly, the automated nature of the field software would give us the time to focus on complex survey tasks.” One of seven tunnels being built for the 17.5-km, Valued at EUR 516 million (NOK 5.2
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Breaking Ground on Better Payment Processes: Strategies for Construction Pros
Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 10, 2024
Civil and structural engineers rely on data when making critical decisions on the jobsite, and it’s challenging, if not impossible, to make informed choices quickly when it might take days for a crew to schedule a time to survey a location. An autonomous flying laser sensor makes scanning and capturing a building from the air easier.
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Concerns around labor shortages, stagnation and recession, and the political climate all featured prominently among the biggest construction industry challenges in InEight’s recent Global Capital Projects Outlook survey. Others have pinpointed spiraling labor costs, inflation, and interest rate rises as major risks on the horizon.
iField Smart
JULY 11, 2024
The Challenges of Traditional As-Built Documentation: The traditional approach to creating and managing as-built drawings is fraught with difficulties, often resulting in delays, budget overruns, and potential safety hazards.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
APRIL 26, 2022
By nature, jobsites are generally chaotic, busy, and always changing. Sensors are installed on machines and devices to monitor performance levels, operating conditions, physical states or other data through connectivity. . The tag-only solution can be used for social distancing measures through a proximity warning system.
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.
Construction Law
MARCH 1, 2021
Insurance has never felt cheap to companies in the construction sector, although many or most of them never took the sort of risk management measures highlighted in our regular insurance articles, so to a large extent often had only themselves to blame if they were paying higher premiums than they need have. Nick Barrett.
Digital Construction Works
JUNE 24, 2020
Continuous surveying in construction projects is a way to ensure the next step of the build is correct in space and time. Continuous Survey Continuous surveying enables an almost real-time digital representation of reality. It helps describe and document the state of the real-world as a series of “digital snapshots.”
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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.
Building Information Management
JUNE 20, 2012
Key Topics / Take Aways: Identify and advance technologies, processes, and management practices that improve the performance of federal facilities over their entire life-cycle, from planning to disposal. The “how” of measuring investment successes. You can’t manage what you don’t measure. prioritizing).
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."
iField Smart
JULY 28, 2024
From drones surveying sites to AI-powered project management , technology is reshaping every aspect of the building process. But how do you measure the true value of this digital revolution? This is where strategic measurement becomes crucial. Continuous Improvement: Digital transformation is an ongoing journey.
Construction Marketing
JULY 6, 2010
Given that construction decisions are made by hundreds of thousands of businesses, nonprofit institutions, and government organizations, it is extremely difficult to get comprehensive information on building plans. 1 ] Construction spending for nonresidential buildings totaled more than $330 billion in 2004, according to data from the U.S.
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Job Order Contracting
APRIL 30, 2022
Performance-centric reward system. Reduced project related cost growth per change order. All the tools and support services are readily available to enable strategic collaboration and efficient delivery of any type or size of repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. management. Management, 6(3), 159-168.
Roads Online
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
CivilTech Solutions’ services in project management, asset inspection, civil design and delivery are all connected through its use of high-tech solutions, helping to provide sustainable and innovative infrastructure development. As Paul Clyne, Managing Director – Road Network Services explains. “In How is this achieved?
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.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
DECEMBER 12, 2021
How do you measure project success? For many of us, it’s easy to see financials as a leading indicator of performance. Nevertheless, there are a number of other essential construction KPIs that can signify if a project is on track and provide more actionable insights into what changes need to be made. Is it over or under budget?
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 13, 2023
While bringing in large projects and generating revenue is essential, it’s equally important to manage profit effectively and ensure healthy margins. Not only does this improve accountability, it also fosters a sense of trust and builds your reputation. Protect your reputation. That’s really important.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Digital Innovator Christopher Baute explains, “We truly believe in prefabrication, because the site isn’t the best place to create the elements of a building – and today skilled people are scarce. Three years ago, the company was contracted to build a school for the first time. “We “There was a lot of learning to do.”.
UK Construction Blog
DECEMBER 3, 2023
The efficient onboarding of new team members is critical for project success in the area of architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) project management. Make an onboarding packet that contains project-specific information, an industry lexicon, and an introduction to popular project management systems used in the AEC business.
Building Information Management
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
The fundamental reason is the inability of Owners to transition from the linear and antagonistic work process of the pre-1980’s to collaborative, transparent, LEAN best management practices. Change management . Risk/reward is shared an additional work and resources are allocated based upon performance.
Building Radar
JULY 25, 2024
Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Information Modeling (BIM) has become a cornerstone of modern construction management. This results in fewer changes during the construction phase and minimizes costly rework. Enhancing Efficiency with Technology 1.
UK Construction Blog
JULY 1, 2024
Implement these and you’ll streamline, build customer relationships, prioritise safety and long term success in your hydraulic business. That means optimising workflows, using technology wisely and managing inventory tightly to get results. Inventory Management Inventory management is key.
CCR Magazine
JANUARY 16, 2024
Navigating the New Era of Construction Through Technological Innovations This comprehensive article delves into the transformative world of workforce management in the construction industry. The construction industry, traditionally perceived as a sector slow to embrace change, is standing on the brink of a technological revolution.
Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 1, 2023
We ask that you join us in the celebration of the AEC industry and learn more about the projects leading the way in changing the future of the built environment. Construction Management Co.: By celebrating these different areas of the AEC industry, the 2023 YEA winners represent everything that matters to you: our audience.
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iField Smart
MAY 17, 2023
Design-related rework includes oversight and errors in design drawings including design changes. Greater numbers of change orders due to issues or changes observed on the field can create a time overshoot and put projects in financial crisis. Design problems. Inaccurate and ineffective coordination issues also result in rework.
Stok
OCTOBER 21, 2021
ESG encompasses the environmental, social, and governance performance of a company and has a strong correlation to the company’s financial performance and potential for long-term value creation. Whole-building carbon (embodied and operational) and energy are urgent focus areas of the well-established ‘E,’ followed by waste and water.
Building Radar
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Whether you’re a construction manager, contractor, architect, or just someone involved in a building project, understanding the terminology is crucial. Sustainable construction refers to building practices that aim to minimize the environmental impact of a project throughout its lifecycle.
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 19, 2016
Robust collaborative construction delivery methods provide a proven path for Owners to significantly improve construction productivity and levels of satisfaction among a participants and building users. – 2016, Arizona State University – Job Order Contracting Performance Survey-2015. JOC Do’s and Don’ts.
40 Building Information Management
JUNE 5, 2014
A multi-dimensional tool, Building Information Modelling (BIM) involves generating a visual model of the building which also manages data about it, at the design stage, throughout the construction phase and during its working life. Our national survey on knowledge and uptake of BIM in the UK construction industry.
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
The J OCPB (JOC Price Book: reflects the current local costs in detail for construction tasks expected to be performed in the geographical area of the base contract with the primary use of developing a detailed line-item price. Labor line items are not to provide services, typically performed under a separate service or requirements contract.
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The Korte Company
JUNE 16, 2020
Trekking his way through a jobsite, mud nearly pulling his boots off, surveyor Mark Grinter must identify a precise measurement amidst the muck. He pulled off a career shift from builder to educator, teaching, researching and becoming Chair of the Construction Management Department at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE).
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CCR Magazine
APRIL 23, 2024
Demolishing a building is a complex process that involves careful planning and execution to ensure safety and efficiency. This task requires a meticulous approach to handling various materials, managing debris, and minimizing environmental impact. This evaluation helps to determine the most appropriate demolition method.
CCR Magazine
JANUARY 25, 2024
As an industry where tradition largely presides, the construction sector is experiencing quite a change. A recent survey by the Construction Marketing Association shows that an astounding 90% of construction professionals are now active on social media. Therefore, it’s crucial to manage your reputation and feedback online.
Building Information Management
JANUARY 27, 2014
You are what you measure. Collaboration and consensus processes are not the “wave of the future”, but requirement for survival within our changing Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operations, and Owner sector(so). What we valued and what we measured for 2013: 1. True North Indicators… what a great term.
Building Radar
AUGUST 5, 2024
Robots are now capable of performing tasks such as bricklaying, concrete dispensing, and even painting. Drones are used for site surveys, monitoring progress, and inspecting hard-to-reach areas. Workers must be trained to operate and manage new technologies, and companies need to address potential job displacement issues.
iField Smart
JANUARY 16, 2024
It encompasses various factors such as resource allocation, time management, task coordination, and overall project performance. Inefficient resource management: Ineffective allocation of labor, equipment, and materials can result in downtime, idle resources, and unnecessary costs.
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 28, 2017
Facilities Management – 2017 Best Practices. Facilities management, practiced properly, is process-centered. Despite the “surveys”, “reports”, and hype associated with BIM, building owners and facilities management professionals have yet to fully understand BIM, let alone decide whether or not to practice it.
Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
Cavanaugh and Michael “Mick” Dunn Photo courtesy Armstrong World Industries Today’s facility owners and managers face more intense demands than ever , driven by challenges such as tighter budgets, compressed timelines, and the need to create and maintain spaces that attract the right customers while promoting greater employee productivity.
Building Information Management
JULY 12, 2016
Facilities Management in the U.S. – R.I.P. If I see another article about how great facilities management professionals (FMers) are, or how misunderstood, I think my head will explode. First and foremost Owner must demonstrate LEADERSHIP throughout all aspects of physical asset life-cycle management. Performance Audits.
Building Information Management
JULY 12, 2016
Facilities Management in the U.S. – R.I.P. If is see another article about how great facilities management professionals (FMers) are, or how misunderstood, I think my head will explode. First and foremost Owner must demonstrate LEADERSHIP throughout all aspects of physical asset life-cycle management. Performance Audits.
Construction Specifier
AUGUST 22, 2024
3 Survey results are publicly reported, so they greatly influence an organization’s reputation. 3 Survey results are publicly reported, so they greatly influence an organization’s reputation. Additionally, the government allocates reimbursements based on results, so the survey directly impacts a hospital’s financial performance.
Develop Coaching
MAY 6, 2024
Managing a construction business can be challenging. We want to help you effectively manage your construction business. Construction Project Management 1. It’s important to: Set SMART Goals : Make sure your goals are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely. What’s next?
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