The Pro Builder

JULY 4, 2023

The New Home Trends Institute (NHTI) partnered with Pro Builder to ask hundreds of architects and residential home designers about their ongoing projects. The survey, conducted annually, revealed some insights from industry professionals on how floor space will be used in the coming years.

Surveying 246

Surveying Change Management Project Management Architecture 246

iField Smart

JANUARY 8, 2025

Reading Time: 2 minutes In an industry as quick as construction, cost management is everything. Rising material costs, labour shortages plus complex projects mean we need to be smarter with our budgets without compromising on quality. Its not just about cutting costs but optimising the functionality and performance of the project.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 59

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Engineering Building Automation Building Optimization 59

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 27, 2022

Tips for Beginning and Growing as a Construction Project Manager. Even better than participating in the building process is working in construction project management and getting to help direct the organized chaos that eventually produces a cohesive product. Interested in advancing your project and cost management skills?

Project Management 98

Project Management Construction Management Change Management Schedule Management 98

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. A CNUC survey found that nearly a quarter of U.S. energy outages are vegetation related.

Risk Management 202

Risk Management Cost Control Electrical Systems Schedule Management 202

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2024

Skilled site designers excel at creating an engaged outdoor environment that meets the needs of the project users. BHC is committed to sustainability and here are four integrated site planning trends to consider for your next project. They need to consider how people’s travel habits will change.

Sustainability 264

Sustainability Green Building Electrical Systems Site Planning 264

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 10, 2022

Project managers have always taken critical roles on construction projects. Over my career, I’ve worked as a project engineer, BIM coordinator, and MEP manager. Yet, undoubtedly the role of construction project managers is evolving. The Current Role of Project Managers in Construction.

Project Management 98

Project Management Construction Management Schedule Management Change Management 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Extra caution must be taken to ensure that proper equipment is used for each job, and standard protective gear is utilized across all OTL projects. This was the case with one of the special projects we completed recently in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

Site Planning 130

Site Planning Lifts Construction Equipment Building Design 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

By Luke Carothers The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (Metro) I-5 North County Enhancement Project (I-5 NCEP) is an ambitious undertaking that will ease congestion, improve safety, and accommodate booming growth along the 14-mile corridor between State Route 14 in Santa Clara and Parker Road in Castaic.

Project Management Consulting 244

Project Management Consulting Wall Systems Public Works Structural Systems 244

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

A study was conducted with members of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies to identify current challenges and concerns around biosolids management WASHINGTON, DC — TSX, NYSE:STN Water utilities across the US are working hard to address the challenges and financial implications of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Surveying 100

Surveying Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management Change Management 100

Construction Enquirer

JULY 6, 2023

The bellwether S&P Global/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index recorded 48.9 Survey respondents widely commented on weaker demand due to rising borrowing costs and a subdued outlook for the housing market. Construction buyers reported a drop in overall output in June for the first time in five months.

Building Optimization 259

Building Optimization Building Materials Change Management Procurement 259

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2025

Without proper planning, even the best-designed commercial construction projects can face delays, cost overruns, or legal issues. These areas are home to diverse projects ranging from retail complexes to large-scale office buildings. Land surveys are an essential component of this phase.

Land Use Regulations 52

Land Use Regulations Site Planning Environmental Impact Assessment Mapping 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 2, 2024

The General Survey Act of 1824, signed into law April 30, 1824, authorized Army engineers to chart transportation improvements vital to the nation’s military security and commercial growth through the design of state and private roads, canals, and railroads determined to be of national interest.

Engineering 203

Engineering Public Works Site Planning Surveying 203

CCR Magazine

MARCH 6, 2025

Overwhelmingly, digital risk, cyber security breaches, and the unknown liabilities associated with constantly evolving artificial intelligence technologies cause the most significant litigation trend concerns for the business owners and in-house lawyer clients responding to the Norton Rose Fulbright Twentieth Anniversary Litigation Trends Survey.

Communication 52

Communication Risk Management Change Management Project Management 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2023

By Justin Smith Instead of waiting for the perfect project manager to appear, invest in developing these valuable professionals within your firm. In the architecture, engineering, and construction world, locating and landing professionals with the expertise, skills, and abilities to lead projects effectively is an ongoing struggle.

Project Management 130

Project Management Schedule Management Change Management Stakeholder Engagement 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Managed by the Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association (TMVOA), this impressive four-station transport system provides some thousands of visitors and residents access to mountain hiking and biking trails in the summer and ski slopes in the winter. Rowland Chen is a monitoring sales manager at Trimble.

Geotechnical Engineering 130

Geotechnical Engineering Surveying Environmental Impact Assessment Wall Systems 130

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 2, 2025

Incomplete Scope Definition: A poorly defined project scope can lead to scope creep, causing additional costs due to unforeseen changes and additions. Lack of Expertise: Inexperienced estimators may not have the necessary knowledge to accurately assess complex project requirements, leading to errors in calculations.

Estimating 59

Estimating Site Planning Risk Management Geotechnical Engineering 59

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 27, 2023

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND – Seequent , The Bentley Subsurface Company, today announced the findings of its latest Geoprofessionals Data Management Report, which looks at the trends, challenges, and opportunities in geoscience data. Indeed, data management practices in the civil sector were found to be behind other sectors.

Change Management 130

Change Management Surveying Project Management Energy Efficiency 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 31, 2022

In construction, these shortages are nothing new, but how the industry is addressing them is changing. . Each year, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and Autodesk survey a broad cross-section of construction firms to gather insights into today’s workforce. Supply chain problems are also impacting projects .

Surveying 98

Surveying Construction Management Project Management Construction Equipment 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 3, 2023

Errors and rework remain an acute headache within US construction, especially for critical infrastructure projects, particularly from a waste/carbon perspective. Recent estimates put the cost of rework at around 5 percent of total project costs, and also suggest it accounts for more than 30 percent of all work on site.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 147

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Quality Control Change Management 147

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 5, 2024

Zweig Group’s 2024 Fee & Billing Report of AEC Firms offers insights into fees, billing rates, chargeability/utilization rates, project contracts, and billing practices. Compiled through an extensive online survey across diverse industry firms, this year’s report encompasses analysis on more than 150 job titles and 15 market sectors.

Project Management 130

Project Management Change Management Surveying Budgeting 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Through this work, this year’s class of Rising Stars have directly benefited the design profession, their employers, project owners, and society. Throughout his career, Enrico has demonstrated exceptional proficiency in project design and leadership, spearheading various initiatives that have left a lasting impact.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management 147

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 18, 2024

For the next year and beyond, we anticipate that construction project complexity will continue to increase, especially with the on-going labor crunch and supply chain uncertainty. And thanks to a recent KPMG survey , we also know that the large majority of owners (87%) report that their projects are coming under greater scrutiny.

Project Management 80

Project Management Schedule Management Quality Control Communication 80

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. Construction 4.0

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 147

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Landscaping Risk Management Cost Control 147

Rabbet

JANUARY 29, 2025

According to KPMGs 2015 Global Construction Survey , a staggering 69% of projects experienced cost overruns of 10% or more. These overruns not only erode profit margins but also strain relationships between stakeholders and jeopardize project timelines. on projects completed using its platforman 87% improvement.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Cost Control Risk Management Building Automation 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Danvers, MA — Hancock Associates, a leading provider of land surveying, civil engineering and wetland science services, is proud to announce that Joseph D. Peznola, P.E. has been promoted to Vice President of Engineering. Joe has nearly 35 years of industry experience and has been an engineer at Hancock Associates for over 20 years.

Engineering 130

Engineering Quality Assurance Quality Control Change Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

By Chris Bell , Vice President, Industry Strategy and Marketing, Owner & Public Sector, Trimble The Federal Highway Administration recently announced the allocation of $34 million in grant funding for state DOTs in 2023 to accelerate the use and deployment of Advanced Digital Construction Management Systems (ADCMS).

Project Management Consulting 130

Project Management Consulting Project Management Construction Management Public Works 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 17, 2023

(CAI), located in Vero Beach, Florida, is a diversified, full service civil engineering and land surveying firm. Carter designed a canal drainage program near what is now Vero Beach, which changed 55,000 acres of marsh into useful salable land. Senior Managing Director, Doug Morrow established the initial relationship with CAI.

Engineering 130

Engineering Project Management Consulting Electrical Systems Structural Systems 130

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Traditional construction cost management remains problematic for most real property owners. Traditional Construction Cost Management Failure. The recently published survey of 243 owners (122 public, 121 private), 240 general contractors and 241 specialty trade. Quantitative performance metrics. Regular third-party audits.

Facility Management 104

Facility Management Construction Management Maintenance Change Management 104

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. Traditional processes and tools related to construction management aren’t able to cut it for complex, cost, and time-driven projects.

Construction Management 98

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

CCR Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

economy, higher risk project types and professional design disciplines, as well as new exposures from artificial intelligence (AI). To address these factors, most insurers plan to raise rates this year, according to a new survey by specialty insurance broker Ames & Gough. As the U.S. Inflation continues driving up claim expenses.

Insurance Management 40

Insurance Management Engineering Risk Management Surveying 40

Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

These reports are based on a comprehensive salary survey of hundreds of industry individuals and firms and are presented in three separate regional editions: North and South Atlantic, Central, and Pacific-Mountain. The average project manager in the Mountain-Pacific region with 17 years of experience made $125,000.

Project Management 119

Project Management Change Management Architecture Construction Management 119

iField Smart

JULY 11, 2024

As-Built Documentation: A Deep Dive into the Digital Transformation of Construction As-built documentation, a cornerstone of the construction industry, serves as the ultimate record of the completed project, detailing every modification and alteration made during construction.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 105

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Building Automation Building Optimization 105

The Pro Builder

MAY 15, 2024

At the beginning of 2023, those in our network were projecting a 30% decline in activity due to nagging inflation, high mortgage interest rates, and the potential of a recession. But the early part of 2023 outperformed, with builders revising their projections during the first quarter. under construction and 23.6% not yet started.

Building Permits 264

Building Permits Permits Change Management Construction Management 264

The Pro Builder

MAY 22, 2024

The strategy is still new, and many builders aren’t yet using AI, as recent research conducted for Pro Builder by Home Innovation Research Labs bears out: Just 20% of home builders surveyed are using AI, and of those that are, the majority are doing so for marketing purposes (54%). Respondents were allowed to select multiple AI functions.)

Change Management 130

Change Management Surveying Project Management Engineering 130

Roads Online

OCTOBER 12, 2023

M achine control – the automation of heavy earthmoving equipment – is key to attracting workers and addressing the skills shortage in construction, according to decision makers surveyed in a report by Topcon Positioning Systems in Europe.

Building Controls 105

Building Controls Building Automation Construction Machinery Surveying 105

Roads Online

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Komatsu’s Edge 2 is a mobile drone data processing unit that provides a highly accurate and efficient alternative to conventional surveying methods. Komatsu’s Smart Construction Edge 2 solution is transforming conventional surveying methods, offering a more efficient and safer alternative. Images: Komatsu.

Surveying 105

Surveying Construction Machinery Safety Regulations Project Management 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 8, 2023

“The Resilience Improvement Plan development process, which includes a vulnerability assessment, will be a great opportunity to get all of our partners in infrastructure together to determine critical investments that will keep Kansas going during catastrophic events,” said David Schwartz, KDOT project manager for the Resilience Improvement Plan.

Fire Protection Systems 130

Fire Protection Systems Project Management Consulting Infrastructure Development Stakeholder Engagement 130