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.

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement Schedule Management Project Management Risk Management 98

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.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management 147

Building Radar

JULY 30, 2024

With its decentralized and secure nature, blockchain offers significant improvements in supply chain management, enhancing transparency, efficiency, and trust among stakeholders. For more in-depth understanding, refer to this article on blockchain and supply chain management.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Building Materials Manufacturing Building Automation Risk Management 52

Practical Law Construction

AUGUST 24, 2022

However, in summary, following the Grenfell tragedy, the building owner (Martlet) carried out a fire safety review of its high-rise residential towers, discovering that the cladding system installed by the design and build contractor (Mulalley) between 2005 and 2008 included combustible expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation boards.

Safety Regulations 96

Safety Regulations Wall Systems Building Performance Measurement Building Design 96

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."

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 137

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Building Automation Project Management 137

Buildern

DECEMBER 11, 2024

In the construction industry, risks are an inevitable part of the process. Being aware of the various types of insurance, the risks they cover and the benefits they provide can help contractors, project owners, and workers effectively manage such potential hazards. What Risks Does Construction Insurance Cover?

Insurance Management 52

Insurance Management General Contracting Warranty Risk Management 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Performance-centric reward system. 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. Partnering: a team building approach to quality construction. management. Shared boundaries.

Collaboration 91

Collaboration Project Management Consulting Project Management Construction Management 91

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

It has done virtually nothing to measurably impact the repair, renovation, maintenance, and construction of the built environment. The risk of change is high, however, not pursuing fundamental change is potentially catastrophic. Two of these solutions are Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and Job Order Contracting (JOC).

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 93

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Procurement 93

Building Radar

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

In the construction industry, supplier relationship management (SRM) is vital for the successful delivery of projects. The ability to effectively manage suppliers can directly impact a construction project’s timeline, budget, and overall quality. Key Components of Effective Supplier Relationship Management 1.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Risk Management Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Radar

JULY 15, 2024

Insurance plays a crucial role in managing risks and ensuring the successful completion of any construction project. Common Types of Construction Insurance General Liability Insurance (CGL) Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance is essential for both general and trade contractors.

Insurance Management 52

Insurance Management Risk Management Project Management Consulting Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 12, 2023

These technologies will propel the industry forward, improving outcomes for workers, contracting companies, and end clients. If you’re willing to get on board, the use of AI in construction could help improve safety, productivity, quality, and other vital measures. Machine learning is a subset of AI. Another use case?

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Risk Management Construction Management Building Automation 98

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 . The most widely used are Integrated Project Delivery – IPD, and Job Order Contracting – JOC.

Facility Management 45

Facility Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Performance Measurement Property Management 45

Building Radar

OCTOBER 8, 2024

As the standard set of regulations governing construction contracts in Germany, mastering VOB procedures can significantly impact project success. The VOB, comprising three parts, establishes the legal framework for construction contracts in Germany. Scope of Work Clearly defining the scope of work is crucial for project success.

Contracts 52

Contracts General Contracting Change Management Project Management 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The project leveraged four alternative delivery methods including: landside and airside construction management at-risk, a design-build-operate-maintain baggage team, design-bid-build award contracts and multiple design-build concession/tenant packages. Construction Management Co.:

Engineering 130

Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Environmental Consulting 130

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 10, 2021

Research has readily noted the causal factors for the relative lack of adoption of Lean across the construction and facilities management sectors. Little benefit would be achieved by attempting to directly apply the Toyota Production System (TPS), or similar approaches to the AEC sector, exclusive of as a general background learning exercise.

Lean Construction 65

Lean Construction Building Products Distribution Project Management Construction Management 65

Building Information Management

MARCH 24, 2015

What a great tool for transferring information and performing some analysis work! Best management practices (Process), robust cost data, collaboration, and supporting technology are requirements for assuring maximized productivity, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Estimating 49

Estimating Building Products Distribution Building Performance Measurement Risk Management 49

CCR Magazine

JULY 31, 2024

Whether you’re building new structures or remodeling old ones, understanding construction law is crucial to keep your projects running smoothly and avoid any legal hiccups. We’ll cover the basics you need to know, from contracts and permits to safety regulations and dispute handling.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Safety Regulations Building Permits Land Use Regulations 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Companies need a precise way to mitigate risks, take advantage of opportunities, and prepare for challenges. Doing so led to a 20% improvement in on-site quality and safety and a 25% increase in time spent on high-risk issues. Pype ’s Smart Plans leverages AI to manage core construction documents, including spec books and submittals.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Risk Management Building Optimization Construction Management 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 12, 2021

Managing the myriad of accounting activities across an entire construction business, or at any phase of an individual project, you’re going to want access to the most accurate, real-time numbers possible. It’s essential to business administration, management and financial reporting. Unique Project- and Contract-Based Milestones.

General Contracting 52

General Contracting Project Management Cost Control Construction Equipment 52

Building Radar

AUGUST 5, 2024

Understanding Construction Procurement Construction procurement involves acquiring goods, services, and contracts necessary for completing a construction project. Effective procurement is vital for managing costs, ensuring quality, and maintaining project timelines. For more insights on technological advancements, refer to GEP.

Procurement 52

Procurement Building Optimization Building Materials Manufacturing Building Automation 52

Building Information Management

JUNE 29, 2016

Asset Competency Model & Efficient Facility Management #101. Until Owners understand and are capable of organizational wide deployment of ASSET COMPETENCY MODELS, productivity across the AEC and Facility Management sector will remain poor. Developing and Managing PEOPLE. Developing and Managing PEOPLE.

Facility Management 58

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

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Job Order Contracting: Everything Owners and Builders Need to Know. Of course, the question remains… why don’t more real property owners and facilities management teams leverage the benefits of job order contracting? as well as total cost-of-ownership asset management. What Is Job Order Contracting?

Contracts 52

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

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.

General Contracting 52

General Contracting Building Code Compliance Building Materials Manufacturing Project Management 52

Building Radar

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Utilizing platforms like Building Radar’s AI-driven project insights can significantly enhance your ability to synchronize sales activities with project demands, leading to improved project outcomes and increased revenue.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Building Automation Project Management Building Optimization 52

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.

Maintenance 40

Maintenance Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Performance Measurement General Contracting 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2017

Job Order Contracting Guide. A job order contracting guide is a required component of any best practice Job Order Contract. The Job Order Contract and is integral Job Order Contracting Guide should reflect current, objective, and transparent collaborative best management practices.

Contracts 40

Contracts Project Management Consulting Building Performance Measurement General Contracting 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 22, 2018

OpentJOC(TM) LEAN Job Order Contracting for Efficient Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction. Manage estimates, budgets and forecasts. Accurately estimate and manage LEAN construction programs and associated renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects. Buildings geolocation. BIM management.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

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

The Federal Construction Contracting Blog

APRIL 21, 2022

Unfortunately, the construction industry could not employ the remote workplace, and projects continued to require hands-on personnel who could not socially distance as a practical matter and were at greater risk for contracting COVID. Workers were fearful for their families and understandably concerned about themselves.

General Contracting 52

General Contracting Government Works Building Performance Measurement Contracts 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 7, 2022

Although plans and certain documents can illustrate what a building should look like visually, an in-depth written explanation is needed to describe the construction process. Simply put, construction specifications are documents prepared ahead of construction to describe how building should be carried out by contractors and subcontractors.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement General Contracting Project Management Building Design 52

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Job Order Contracting: Everything Owners and Builders Need to Know. Job order contracting is neither difficult to understand, nor costly to practice, yet is virtually assures the consistent delivery of quality, on-time, on-budget repair, renovation, and new construction projects…if designed, deployed, and managed correctly.

Contracts 46

Contracts Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Consulting General Contracting 46

CCR Magazine

JUNE 26, 2024

General contractors recognize the necessity of insurance as not just an expense; rather it serves to safeguard them against unforeseeable disruptions that can wreak havoc during their construction projects. Heavy machinery on a construction site can sometimes cause property damage by inadvertently harming structures or other assets on site.

Insurance Management 40

Insurance Management Risk Management Safety Regulations General Contracting 40

BDC Network

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The owner initially hired a contractor to perform waterproofing repairs at the manufactured stone façade of the building. While performing these repairs, the contractor raised concerns to the owner regarding several stone units that appeared to be in a loose or unsound condition.

Masonry 52

Masonry Insurance Management Building Performance Measurement Building Code Compliance 52

BDC Network

MARCH 11, 2024

Stephen Blumenbaum, PE, SE, Walter P Moore Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Facility Managers Architects Building Owners AEC Tech BIM and Information Technology Building Tech Structural Materials Steel Buildings Today’s fast-paced world of design and construction is fractured.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 59

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Steel Fabrication Schedule Management Risk Management 59

NH Construction Law

JUNE 23, 2024

When contracting parties agree to a fixed price or lump sum amount for a defined scope of work, the contractor is generally obligated to build that scope of work for that price regardless of what it costs him to do so or what unmentioned obstacles he may face. A measure of trust is accordingly essential in fixed price contracts.

Contracts 40

Contracts General Contracting Building Performance Measurement Estimating 40

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

The History of Job Order Contracting. The United States Department of the Army is attributed with initially developing and deploying Job Order Contracting during the early 1980s. An initial process framework was put in place that would subsequently be improved to become what we now know as Job Order Contracting, JOC.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts General Contracting 40

iField Smart

MARCH 8, 2023

How iFieldSmart Technologies connects teams, workflows, and information at various construction stages to eliminate risks, enhance efficiency and augment profits. Collaboration between project teams and other stakeholders poses challenges that include rework, delays, costs, and risks. Quote here : Technology Advancements.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management 52

Jonas Construction

JANUARY 30, 2024

The pandemic and subsequent economic uncertainties have exacerbated the shortage across all kinds of construction jobs, including project managers, general laborers, and skilled workers like electricians, welders, and carpenters. This feature allows project managers to monitor progress and make quick decisions.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Modular Construction Construction Management 52