BDC Network

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The construction industry, traditionally resistant to change, is facing an urgent call to embrace digital transformation. According to McKinsey & Company, only a few engineering and construction companies have truly captured the full benefits of digitalization. The construction industry is particularly primed for this transformation.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 12, 2023

Upon joining the firm, Amy established a dedicated Cultural Resource Management (CRM) practice that fit seamlessly within the firm’s legacy of infrastructure design work. In this role, Amy will help lead the firm toward its strategic goals and vision, helping Mead & Hunt become a future-ready firm today.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 18, 2023

CEC, which has managed some of California’s largest projects, including the restoration of the San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge and the BART Transbay Tube Retrofit project, will leverage the tool to help build, analyze, and optimize project schedules to streamline execution and increase profitability.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 31, 2025

The post Majenta Partners with WGM Engineering to Drive Innovation in Construction Safety and Efficiency at Inchinnan Pumping Station appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key outcomes of the partnership: 50% reduction in on-site survey time, significantly lowering health and safety risks.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 3, 2024

BOSTON — Newforma affirms its position as a leader in project information management software with an enhanced version of Newforma Konekt, the first truly collaborative cloud-hosted ecosystem for the architecture, engineering, construction, and owner (AECO) industry.

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iField Smart

JANUARY 4, 2025

To mitigate these risks, the construction industry must implement robust cost control strategies. Heres Our Top Picks On How To Cost Control in Construction Projects: We did some research and found that to control costs and mitigate the risk of overruns, 1. But how can we ensure that projects stay within budget and deliver on time?

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Roadway Project Manager, Michael Baker International Located in the 1,500-acre Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve in North Georgia, the Elachee Nature Science Center is an education center that serves more than 35,000 students from over 35 school systems and an additional 30,000 visitors to the museum and preserve each year. By Chad Havens, P.E.,

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 17, 2024

Given that 95% of data captured goes unused in the engineering and construction industry, there is significant room for improvement. and, as decision makers decide how best to rebuild these bridges, AI can be used to generate primary ideas using new engineering techniques. Andrew Anagnost is the President and CEO of Autodesk.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 25, 2024

By Looq AI Addressing the Challenges of Utility Vegetation Management Managing vegetation around America’s electric transmission and distribution infrastructure is crucial for ensuring uninterrupted power delivery. This funding underscores the importance of cutting-edge technology in enhancing vegetation management.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 1, 2023

(WI, FL, GA, NC), Presto Geosystems Director Civil engineers are responsible for designing resilient urban infrastructure that can withstand the impact of natural disasters, extreme weather events, and changing climate patterns. A vital component of stormwater management is the construction of stormwater channels.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 3, 2025

In today’s world, where environmental concerns are increasingly intertwined with every aspect of our lives, engineering design faces the formidable challenge of balancing functionality with sustainability.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

By Dr. Jeff Chen, Director of Digital Transformation and George Broadbent, VP of Asset Management, Symetri A Mountain of Documents Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO) stands as one of the most document-intensive industries in the world.

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Construction Placements

JUNE 9, 2023

Climate Risk Management and Sustainability: Redefining the Future of Business and Construction In our comprehensive guide, we delve into the critical elements of climate risk management and sustainability. From risks and opportunities to practical strategies, we've got everything you need to know.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 7, 2024

Army Corps of Engineers, New York District. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District constructing groins on Rockaway Beach, Queens, New York City. Ahmed Radwan, project manager, New York District, U.S. It’s also a way for them to find out about different career fields and learn what it means to be an engineer or biologist.”

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iField Smart

JANUARY 2, 2025

Time management during Construction Scheduling allows the various projects to be finished in a timely and cost effective manner. Agile Project Management: Be flexible and responsive tochanging conditions. Risk Management and Contingency Planning: Establish the risk factors and devise the means to lessen their repercussions.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 14, 2023

They sought to utilize cutting-edge technology to streamline data management while building trust in new digital workflows. Demonstrating the power of digital twins in a connected environment, WSP instilled confidence in the national business shift to digitization, driving innovation in enterprise engineering.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

Climate Change Imperils Some Wastewater Treatment Plants – And Their Workers By Thomas Renner Climate change is being felt all around the world, even in some areas that escape attention. Falls are common at water treatment plants, and plants struggling to adjust to climate change are even more perilous.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Let’s explore how advanced information management platforms are revolutionizing digital twins. If you’re a VDC, BIM, Engineer, or architecture professional, you’re familiar with the basics. Unlike twins in manufacturing or aerospace, AECO twins account for changing occupancy patterns and evolving urban contexts.

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Commercial Construction Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

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. From financial overruns to project delays, unexpected risks can impact budgets, timelines, and overall project success.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

announces the City of Norfolk has selected Norfolk Resilience Partners, a joint venture among AECOM, Moffatt & Nichol, and Volkert, to provide program and project management services in support of its $2.6B Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) Program. Planning, design, and engineering are at the heart of Volkert’s practice.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

By Steve Smith , EVP of Infrastructure at Graham Construction and Catie Williams, VP of Product Development at InEight A volatile risk climate worsened by ongoing reverberations from COVID-19, geopolitical conflict, and severe weather events is reshaping the traditional relationship between owners and contractors. Construction 4.0

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

More recently, a Minnesota Department of Transportation assessment of the state’s historic bridges resulted in the Third Avenue Bridge being included among 24 bridges selected for long-term preservation under MnDOT’s Statewide Historic Bridge Management Plan. The spandrels were straight, but we were working with a curved deck on top.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Toll Brothers is acting as managing member and development lead for the project, overseeing approvals, design, construction, and sales. Bank OZK is delighted to finance another project for a quality sponsor like Toll Brothers and its partner Daiwa House,” said Dave Sarner, Managing Director of Originations at Bank OZK.

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iField Smart

JANUARY 23, 2025

Reading Time: 3 minutes In the landscape of construction and engineering, the term As-Built refers to the final state of a project, which can differ from initial design. As-Built drawings originate from design blueprints, incorporate changes, and deviations during construction. Why do As-Built Drawings Matter? iFieldSmart.ai

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

construction industry continues to benefit from steady economic growth, most insurers providingarchitects and engineers (A/E) professional liability insurance are concerned about the persistent effects of inflation on claim expenses, uncertainty about the U.S. As the U.S.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 9, 2025

Cyber incidents such as data breaches, ransomware attacks, and IT disruptions are the biggest business risks for companies globally in 2025, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer. The Risk Barometer also surveyed Construction and Engineering risk experts to identify the threats keeping them up at night.

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BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Secrets of a structural engineer 0 dbarista Fri, 09/08/2023 - 11:54 Engineers Walter P Moore's Scott Martin, PE, LEED AP, DBIA, offers tips and takeaways for young—and veteran—structural engineers in the AEC industry. Below is a summary of the presentation “Secrets of a Structural Engineer” that I gave to the students.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2023

By Peg Landry Our new study, “Finding Common Ground: The Future of Project Information Management,” examines challenges related to sharing project information, including model data. However, it was surprising to learn that only one-third of engineers do. There is some good news. How is model data shared?

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Yet, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) 2021 Infrastructure Report Card, 42 percent of all bridges in the United States are at least 50 years old, out of which, about 4600 of them are considered structurally deficient. However, this is changing.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

Project management firm Hill International (Hill) has played a crucial role in supporting Metro constructing this ambitious project. Hill team leader and Senior Construction Engineer, David Tiberi, notes the principal challenges that arise from this project’s important location.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Meanwhile, cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) software company Salesforce has an AI product that works with its CRM system to write follow-up emails, generate texts, and so on. It may take several months for a land acquisition manager to find that answer (and perhaps you’ll lose out on the deal in the meantime).

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 25, 2023

and “What are the objectives for sustainability, efficiency, resiliency, health, risk mitigation, performance, reliability, and accountability?” This guide is the first in five user guides designed to assist an owner or occupier with new or existing digital twin-based building decarbonization implementations throughout the lifecycle.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 7, 2024

These changes reflect the incredible growth we have seen from our advanced analytical teams in Boston, and create exciting new leadership opportunities for our team members to deliver key insights for our clients,” said SGH Chief Technical Officer Niklas Vigener. Structural Mechanics & Materials (SMM) Robert MacNeill, P.E. Nardini, P.E.,

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 28, 2024

By Victoria Salvador Project management in the architecture, engineering, construction, and owner/operator industry is part art, part science. Over time, technological change, labor shortages and the increasing complexity of projects have reshaped the role.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

By Arnab Ghosh, Global Sales Engineering Director at Accuris The collapse of the historic Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore in March has left the city and nation grappling with the daunting task of reconstruction. So how can engineers eliminate some of this strain and complete projects on significantly reduced timelines?

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Koen Brouwers, Project Manager at Mammoet, said: “Most bridges are floated into place using a combination of Mammoet Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs), launching plates and a pontoon. However, the use of a pontoon here was not possible due to the shallow, and changing, water levels of the river.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 24, 2024

NYSE: FCN) today announced the addition of Paul Hirst and Jorge Martnez Seara as Senior Managing Directors in the firms global Construction, Projects & Assets practice. FTI Consulting, Inc. Mr. Hirst and Mr. Martnez Seara continue the growth of the firms Advisory & Transformation offerings across EMEA. Europe and the Middle East.

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