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A Continued Push: Digitalization & Environmental Permitting

Civil + Structural Engineer

One of the firms supporting the AEC industry’s charge towards efficiency and transparency is Ecobot, which launched in 2018 as one of the first digital solutions for environmental permitting. As these changes occur, the task of the environmental consultant remains the same: to assess land use risk and opportunity for their client.

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When Speed Counts: EPCM Delivery for Industrial and Manufacturing Projects

Civil + Structural Engineer

Owners building complex industrial projects face a wide range of risks in delivering their projects as quickly and as cost-effectively as possible. This is especially true when the project is still evolving in terms of scope or identifying long lead items, but, regardless, the planned start of production is the project’s primary driver.

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An Intelligent Homebuilding Platform Unleashes the Power of Data

The Pro Builder

An Intelligent Homebuilding Platform Unleashes the Power of Data qpurcell Tue, 08/01/2023 - 09:30 Marc Minor was building houses on 50 acres of North Carolina land when he came to a realization. Changes are a complete chaos monkey for every builder,” he says. That company, Higharc , launched in 2018.

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Early Collaboration: The Key to Commercial Construction Risk Mitigation

Commercial Construction Blog

Working with some of the best Directors of Construction, architects, and project managers in the business, we understand that risk management is a core concern for our clients. This proactive approach reduces costly revisions and unexpected scope changes, helping to keep the project on track.

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Key Benefits of Choosing a Design-Build Contractor

CCR Magazine

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.

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Secrets of Environmental Permitting Solar Farms

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Ken MacDonald, Regional Director of Environmental Permitting and Compliance with UES First, a secret is only a secret if one doesn’t know it. There are lessons learned, hints discovered, and tips earned through permitting and compliance for tens of thousands of acres of solar energy facilities. What are the potential effects?

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Common construction cost estimating problems

Job Order Contracting

Hidden Site Conditions: Unforeseen site conditions like soil instability or unexpected utilities can lead to significant cost increases if not properly assessed during the initial estimating phase. Regular Market Monitoring: Tracking current material prices and market trends to ensure accurate cost estimations.