Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 1, 2024

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is a leading authority and resource worldwide for the development, dissemination, and adoption of its consensus-based standards, technical resources, educational programs, and proven expertise. Among ACI’s processes, standardization stands out as the most rigorous consensus-building method.

Building Codes 130

Building Codes Building Materials Manufacturing Building Standards Masonry 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The Building Quality Assurance Act, Wet Kwaliteitsborging voor het Bouwen , is set to be introduced in mid 2023 and will radically change the building system regulations for the Dutch built environment. Download the full white paper, How the Dutch construction industry can prepare for The Building Quality Assurance Act.

Quality Assurance 52

Quality Assurance Environmental Impact Assessment Quality Control Building Performance Measurement 52

Roads Online

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Material provided by CONQA With over 30 years experience and an enduring commitment to quality, Premier Services Group is a leading specialist building services contractor in the Australian construction industry. Image: CONQA.

Quality Assurance 104

Quality Assurance Project Management Site Planning Construction Management 104

iField Smart

MAY 21, 2024

It provides construction managers, inspectors, and stakeholders with a centralized platform to efficiently manage inspections, track progress, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Inspectors must document observations, findings, and corrective actions manually, leading to delays in reporting and potential inaccuracies.

Inspection 105

Inspection Construction Management Risk Management Quality Assurance 105

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.

Construction Management 103

Construction Management Schedule Management Risk Management Project Management 103

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Everything you need to know about construction quality and how to manage it. Quality is what separates the good from the bad. Both in our lives and in our work, quality is the defining factor in how we evaluate and are evaluated by others. There are two quality processes in construction: quality assurance and quality control.

Construction Management 97

Construction Management Quality Assurance Closeout Quality Control 97

OmTrak

APRIL 23, 2024

OmTrak building manuals represent a vital tool in the successful delivery and maintenance of such complex Data Centre projects. Understanding OmTrak Before delving into the intricacies of building manuals for Data Centre projects, it’s important to understand what OmTrak is.

Building Code Compliance 79

Building Code Compliance Facility Management Schedule Management Fire Protection Systems 79

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Assess building envelope performance: Check the integrity of the entire structure’s thermal performance. Instead, it provides extra eyes on the unseen thermal performances of buildings under construction. Faultless Documentation Tangible thermographic proof provides indisputable evidence of anomalies.

Construction Equipment 52

Construction Equipment Fire Protection System Installation Electrical Wiring Installation Fire Protection Systems 52

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The idea of maintaining a high-rise building might seem daunting, but it’s a crucial aspect of ensuring safety and longevity. By staying on top of maintenance tasks, you ensure a safer environment for residents and a more sustainable building overall. You might wonder if implementing these technologies will impact costs.

Maintenance 52

Maintenance Fire Protection System Installation HVAC System Installation Plumbing Systems 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 10, 2024

However, good quality data is an essential pre-requisite for those seeking to leverage historic project knowledge, improve risk management and make workforce productivity improvements. The use of integrated project delivery (IPD) is set to increase nearly 10% over the next 3-5 years with design-bid-build decreasing in line.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 130

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Risk Management Quality Assurance Schedule Management 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 13, 2023

As a main contractor working in a fragmented industry, SQUARE faces significant challenges when it comes to quality and cost management. With dispersed teams managing multiple projects and working from several locations, SQUARE needed to reduce the time spent producing quality reports and managing payment schedules.

Engineering 98

Engineering Cost Control Quality Control Schedule Management 98

Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Contractor compliance is a series of verifications and assessments ensuring contractors follow updated safety practices and adhere to health and regulatory standards. Only contractors meeting these prequalification standards are extended invitations to submit job offers or bids. Let’s explore this in detail: 1.

Safety Regulations 112

Safety Regulations Quality Assurance Risk Management Project Management 112

Wrench

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

A Standard EDMS cannot support the complexity of the engineering process or the technical nature of its data, in fact, a system intended to function as a document workflow management system for engineering teams has to take into account the unique nature of engineering data and procedures. I’ll give you an example.

Engineering 52

Engineering Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management Risk Management 52

OmTrak

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

That’s where OmTrak’s suite of integrated solutions steps in as a game-changer; it’s your ultimate companion in crafting comprehensive building manuals with unparalleled speed and simplicity. Let’s delve into 9 reasons to use OmTrak and redefine the way you manage construction documentation.

Handover 86

Handover Building Information Modeling (BIM) Quality Assurance Building Products Distribution 86

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2022

How to Increase Building Performance and Meet LEED Requirements. In construction, commissioning is the process of evaluating a building to be ready for service. As a quality assurance test, it starts in design and continues through operations. Sustainable Solutions: Commissioning for Improved Building Performance .

Building Commissioning 84

Building Commissioning Handover Building Information Modeling (BIM) Renewable Energy Systems 84

iField Smart

MARCH 17, 2024

Introduction Construction management entails coordinating and overseeing various project corners including planning, scheduling, risk reduction, collaboration, budgeting, and quality assurance. Feature Description Project Management Tools Scheduling, budgeting, and document management tools for comprehensive project management.

Construction Management 98

Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Real Estate Development 98

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

Robust tools and processes have existing for decades that can assure quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds are consistent delivered on-time and on-budget. Faster, Higher Quality, and Lower Cost Project Delivery. Here’s opportunity to do something different. Fully Compliant. Edwards Deming.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Procurement 105

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

By Amy Becker Photo courtesy Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Specifiers and design professionals should always consider seismic performance attributes for buildings in areas that previously have experienced the damaging effects of earthquakes. Building codes are adopted with the intent to preserve life and safety.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Wall Systems Building Code Compliance Structural Systems 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Each one of these partners recognizes that linking data with Autodesk solutions helps teams advance their data capabilities and ultimately build better. Over 220 of these integrations now work with Autodesk Build, our comprehensive field and project management solution.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 118

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Project Management Building Permits 118

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Most Independent Government Cost Estimates are Not Well Documented. The usefulness of an IGE to a contracting officer and other Government interest depends largely upon its supporting documentation. 2009) and Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government, GAO-14-704G (Washington, D.C.:

Estimating 105

Estimating Government Works Cost Control Contracts 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

How to Get Your Construction Documents Under Control Once and For All. In construction, this chaos seems to be the norm, especially when it comes to documents. In construction, this chaos seems to be the norm, especially when it comes to documents. What is Construction Document Control? Good question.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Building Controls Quality Control Change Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

How to Get Your Construction Documents Under Control Once and For All. In construction, this chaos seems to be the norm, especially when it comes to documents. In construction, this chaos seems to be the norm, especially when it comes to documents. What is Construction Document Control? Good question.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Building Controls Quality Control Change Management 52

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 11, 2025

The code dives into many aspects of managing water on construction sites for both pre-construction and construction phases, from plumbing systems and water storage tanks to quality assurance processes. Imperatively, it sets an industry standard for good practice with regards to EoW and water damage prevention.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Insurance Management Risk Management 52

Roads Online

APRIL 15, 2024

Lee Vossen Traffic Manager – Seymour Whyte Construction says working with the TOOFA software has increased quality and productivity in the traffic booking workflow processes. “The ability to understand your historical resourcing, costing and future data within a few clicks is invaluable. Image: NSW Government.

Schedule Management 105

Schedule Management Infrastructure Development Project Management Risk Management 105

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The good news is that robust solutions are readily available to enable the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction projects on time and on budget. Integrated internal and external collaborative, capable teams working towards well defined and documented mutually beneficial goals.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Project Management Building Performance Measurement Change Management 105

OmTrak

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manuals are essential documents that connect the construction phase to efficient building management, guiding the way for seamless operation and maintenance. We understand the vital role these manuals play in building management.

Building Code Compliance 85

Building Code Compliance Warranty Schedule Management Roofing Systems 85

OmTrak

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Building product safety – New National Building Product Assurance Framework Issued by Australian Building Codes Board The Australian Building Codes Board has developed a new Building Product Assurance Framework. This new policy has been developed as part of the National Building Reform Process.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Manufacturing Quality Assurance Building Codes 52

OmTrak

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Building product safety – New National Building Product Assurance Framework Issued by Australian Building Codes Board The Australian Building Codes Board has developed a new Building Product Assurance Framework. This new policy has been developed as part of the National Building Reform Process.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance Building Materials Manufacturing Building Codes 52

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Whether for extensive renovation work, property valuation, or facility management purposes, performing an accurate measured building survey is an important part of understanding any real estate asset in London. Coordinating the Site Survey The first step in a measured building survey is careful planning and coordination.

Surveying 52

Surveying Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

LetsBuild

JULY 21, 2023

Quality control – it’s the foundation of any construction project’s success, impacting every phase of the build. Unfortunately, construction quality control comes with many challenges. You can’t have quality without qualified labour. Let’s explore those challenges and how you can overcome them in your organisation.

Quality Control 52

Quality Control Cost Control Quality Assurance Building Controls 52

LetsBuild

JULY 21, 2023

Quality control – it’s the foundation of any construction project’s success, impacting every phase of the build. Unfortunately, construction quality control comes with many challenges. You can’t have quality without qualified labour. Let’s explore those challenges and how you can overcome them in your organisation.

Quality Control 52

Quality Control Cost Control Quality Assurance Building Controls 52

Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Material supplied by CONQA What is quality assurance and how does it impact organisational performance? Quality assurance (QA) is all about taking proactive measures to ensure that the processes, tools, and practices you implement meet necessary standards right from the beginning. By focusing intently on quality.

Quality Assurance 52

Quality Assurance Site Planning Project Management Change Management 52

Field Wire

APRIL 4, 2023

Since 2016, UK contractor Speller Metcalfe has used Fieldwire to manage quality assurance and snagging, as well as tracking progress and task reporting with their subcontractors. With innovation and excellence in mind, Speller Metcalfe adopted Fieldwire to help them increase their quality and efficiency.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Quality Assurance Schedule Management Insurance Management 52

Wrench

MARCH 26, 2024

For the modern engineering projects organization, no software has come under more scrutiny than the Engineering Document Management System , or EDMS. Everything from reduced costs to improved collaboration to assured compliance. In this post, I will focus on compliance and quality. What is Compliance?

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Quality Assurance Property Management Building Standards 52

UK Construction Blog

JULY 17, 2024

The post Exploring Building Energy Rating Systems: A Comprehensive Overview appeared first on UK Construction Blog. One of the crucial tools in promoting energy efficiency in buildings is the Building Energy Rating (BER) system. What is a Building Energy Rating (BER)? How is a BER Calculated?

Renewable Energy Systems 64

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Environmental Impact Assessment Building Standards 64

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Nominated by their peers for their exceptional achievements, these under-40 individuals aren't just building structures—they're constructing the future. Not only driving the BIM development from a technology point of view but also from the collaborative aspect, building specific project teams and virtual groups.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 116

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Project Management Construction Management 116

Building Radar

JULY 16, 2024

Effective management is crucial to ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. It involves overseeing all aspects of a project, including budget management, resource allocation, scheduling, and ensuring adherence to building codes and safety regulations.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Building Code Compliance Quality Control Quality Assurance 52