Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

The role of asset management in water security Asset management is a coordinated set of business practices that cover the whole lifecycle of an asset, from design and acquisition through operation and maintenance to decommissioning and disposition. With this data, plant operators can more quickly repair, rebuild and restore service.

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Building Resilience Project Management Consulting Historic Preservation 130

UK Construction Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Performance Guarantees and Warranties Performance guarantees and warranties supplied by the design-build team should be outlined in design-build contracts. This comprises craftsmanship quality, materials utilised, and adherence to design criteria.

Building Design 64

Building Design Contracts Insurance Management Quality Control 64

Building Radar

AUGUST 5, 2024

These conditions lay the groundwork for how a project will be managed, defining the responsibilities and expectations of both the client and the contractor. They typically cover a wide range of topics, including project management, quality control, safety, and dispute resolution.

General Contracting 52

General Contracting Contracts Building Code Compliance Insurance Management 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

The risk of change is high, however, not pursuing fundamental change is potentially catastrophic. 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. . Here’s opportunity to do something different.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2022

Owners and clients expect a seamless handover, which is the key to efficient facility management and operations. As a quality assurance test, it starts in design and continues through operations. Commissioning is especially important for energy management. With commissioning, quality assurance occurs at all of these phases. .

Building Commissioning 84

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

Shiel Sexton

AUGUST 3, 2022

Why we enforce strict quality guidelines on our projects… At Shiel Sexton, we pride ourselves in listening to our clients and understanding their needs for their projects. But the one thing that doesn’t change is our commitment to quality. But the one thing that doesn’t change is our commitment to quality.

Quality Assurance 52

Quality Assurance Building Code Compliance Quality Control Building Codes 52

Shiel Sexton

AUGUST 3, 2022

Why we enforce strict quality guidelines on our projects… At Shiel Sexton, we pride ourselves in listening to our clients and understanding their needs for their projects. But the one thing that doesn’t change is our commitment to quality. But the one thing that doesn’t change is our commitment to quality.

Quality Assurance 52

Quality Assurance Building Code Compliance Quality Control Building Codes 52

CCR Magazine

MARCH 11, 2025

You might face uncertainties over property conditions, market fluctuations, and changing buyer demands. We’ll tackle these issues head-on, showing you how to evaluate offers, negotiate effectively, and keep control of your closing timeline. Understanding urgency helps you effectively manage expectations and negotiation tactics.

Inspection 52

Inspection Property Management General Contracting Foundation Systems 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

We decided to survey clients on our Viewpoint Network on their thoughts as to what new technology developments and concepts have them exited, why moving to the cloud is important for contractors continued success and how to best address resistance to technology changes in construction organizations. Building Controls and Services, Inc.:

Change Management 69

Change Management Warranty Construction Equipment Project Management 69

CCR Magazine

JULY 18, 2024

These resources can provide valuable insights into a builder’s reputation and the quality of their work. How’s the quality of your home now?” Changes are often part of the process, so ask about the upgrade procedure. How Do You Handle Project Management? Consider how changes might affect your timeline.

Warranty 52

Warranty Material Handling Building Permits Budgeting 52

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Fix these before considering any cosmetic changes. Remember, a safe and functional home lays the foundation for all the beautiful changes you envision. Without it, things can spiral out of control quickly. Organize your paperwork, including warranties, permits, and receipts. Address these surprises as they arise.

Electrical Wiring Installation 52

Electrical Wiring Installation Building Permits Painting/finishing Permits 52

Wrench

MAY 16, 2023

Let’s start with the obvious; the digitally-enabled collaboration processes will improve cross-departmental communications while the robust software-powered reporting systems will improve operations and maintenance by providing managers with reliable and up-to-date operational information.

Project Management 52

Project Management Engineering Quality Control Schedule Management 52

UK Construction Blog

JULY 26, 2024

The importance of hiring the right new build contractors in London Building your dream home is an exciting and life-changing experience, but it can also be a daunting and overwhelming process. One of the key services provided by new build contractors is project management. Let’s get started!

Building Code Compliance 64

Building Code Compliance Building Materials Building Standards Quality Assurance 64

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Cost Control: By involving contractors in design discussions, cost implications of design choices can be addressed in real time, preventing costly changes during construction. Contractor team Construction manager/general contractor (CM/GC): The project’s CM/GC typically leads the design-assist process for the contractor team.

Wall Systems 104

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Project Management Consulting Steel Fabrication 104

Buildern

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The answer lies in professionally implemented construction project management strategies that bring clarity to all activities, such as estimating , planning, collaborating, and managing resources. Disruptions, miscommunications, and inefficiencies can lead to delays and compromised quality. But in fact, it is far from it.

Project Management 64

Project Management Construction Management General Contracting Building Materials Manufacturing 64

In Eight

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Capital projects have long contended with blown budgets, compromised timelines, scope changes, design errors, change orders and inefficiencies, all exacerbated by manual practices. Functionalities found in different construction technologies allow more control over the issues that tend to trigger disputes in the first place.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Risk Management Change Management Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Information Management

JUNE 16, 2016

Facilities operations involving multiple sites and building types/ages can be efficiently managed with the right mix of global oversight and local execution as well as consistent application of LEAN best management practices.

Maintenance 40

Maintenance Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Sustainability 40

Construction Daily News

APRIL 25, 2024

It makes you rethink how to compensate for the lost time, often resulting in rushed projects compromising quality. Enhance risk management and project resilience: A backup plan allows contractors and managers to control risky events that can raise the budget and the probability of the project failing.

Construction Equipment 52

Construction Equipment HVAC Systems Heavy Lifting Transportation Construction Machinery 52

CivilJungle

MAY 28, 2021

Building Warranty Period. Warranty Period. The ordinary construction scheme is to embrace a foremost priority on cost control or schedule control. Call a gathering together with your team, set expectations & assign project managers to check the ongoing progress. Steps & Processes of Building Construction.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Manufacturing Building Permits Project Management Consulting 52

Building Information Management

JUNE 2, 2016

It is owners that provide inaccurate and/or vague project requirements, create/support excessive numbers of change orders, fail to treat their service providers with respect, and lack the requisite ability to implement LEAN construction delivery methods. Leverage robust best management practices and business processes.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Procurement 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Oftentimes, overruns hint at deeper issues in project management and from schedules and budgets being set improperly from the very beginning of the project. Project management is much better served with software that can incorporate real time changes into account. Not Planning for Change Orders.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Change Management Site Planning Budgeting 52

Jonas Construction

OCTOBER 7, 2021

How do you organize so many chaotic variables into a high-quality construction project that has a steady and harmonious progression? Enter process management. Process management is important because it helps to improve overall operations. Process management is important because it helps to improve overall operations.

Project Management 52

Project Management Construction Management Schedule Management Risk Management 52

UK Construction Blog

MAY 17, 2023

Meanwhile, warranty service provider for structures Build-Zone is celebrating its 20th year in the building industry as an insurer. Build-Zone has offered 10- and 12-year structural warranty and latent defect insurance coverage for Residential, Commercial, Social Housing, Mixed-Use, Build-to-Rent, and Major Projects for 20 years.

Zoning 52

Zoning Insurance Management Warranty Structural Systems 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

This practice does not work for material, labor, equipment, nor does it account for local market productivity in any effective manner. Locally researched JOC Price Books are readily available to provide cost visibility, cost transparency, and therefore improve cost management. Why is the Army using archaic and inefficient practices?

Contracts 105

Contracts General Contracting Government Works Cost Control 105

CCR Magazine

JULY 10, 2024

Trade associations like the Painting and Decorating Association offer valuable support for professionals aiming towards increased knowledge of industry changes. This development, however, did not suffice to counter the decline in private industrial orders leading to subdued growth during 2017 with little change foreseen for 2018.

Painting/finishing 52

Painting/finishing Health Regulations Steel Fabrication Quality Control 52

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 9, 2017

Here are a few lessons learned with respect to improving construction productivity, and overall life-cycle management of the built environment. Unfortunately some sectors such as County, State, and Local Government are notoriously poor facilities management practitioners and many agencies have corrupted the use of JOC.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Lean Construction Procurement 40

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 27, 2012

BPM – Business Process Management for construction company owners to grow passive income streams. Business Failure - No meaningful financial and project management records in the calendar quarter preceding the failure. Business Process Management - Develop a construction business that generates passive income.

Project Management Consulting 64

Project Management Consulting Fire Protection Systems Construction Management Project Management 64

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 10, 2021

And because some members were unaware of certain changes and updates, the presentation was filled with inaccurate information. Connected workflows automatically capture records of activities, such as when new information is added or if any changes are made. All that makes it difficult to analyze and manage risk.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

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

LetsBuild

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Each expert has a crucial role, including approving design changes, guiding the contractor, etc. To that end, project managers and contractors must issue construction submittals to these experts for approval, review, or guidance. The submittals include samples, drawings, project data, material listings, quality assurance, etc.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Project Management Steel Fabrication Construction Management 52

LetsBuild

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Each expert has a crucial role, including approving design changes, guiding the contractor, etc. To that end, project managers and contractors must issue construction submittals to these experts for approval, review, or guidance. The submittals include samples, drawings, project data, material listings, quality assurance, etc.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Project Management Steel Fabrication Construction Management 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2018

Change orders easily increased project costs by 50% or more, and claims and litigation were the norm, versus the exception. Logistics Management Institute, September 1997, et al.). Not Time and Materials, not cost-plus-fee, not Construction Manager @ Risk…. • Incentive to perform efficiently. and Linda T. Quantities?

Contracts 40

Contracts Building Performance Measurement Procurement Quality Assurance 40

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The post Read the Latest News on Stark UK joins to Combat Building Exploitation, the First-ever NHBC Affordable Housing Innovators Event, an Industrial Contract Worth 20 Million, and the First Remotely Controlled Tower Crane in the UK appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The need for reasonably priced housing is on the rise.

Building Controls 52

Building Controls Contracts Quality Control Real Estate Development 52

LetsBuild

AUGUST 18, 2023

Each expert has a crucial role, including approving design changes, guiding the contractor, etc. To that end, project managers and contractors must issue construction submittals to these experts for approval, review, or guidance. The submittals include samples, drawings, project data, material listings, quality assurance, etc.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Project Management Steel Fabrication Construction Management 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

It is the responsibility of every public sector procurement and facilities management professional to optimally allocate limited repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction funds. Automatically updates any changes to forms enterprise wide. Isn’t it time you did?

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction Facility Management Quality Assurance 40

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

It is the responsibility of every public sector procurement and facilities management professional to optimally allocate limited repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction funds. Automatically updates any changes to forms enterprise wide. Data is no longer being located in silos in individual apps.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Facility Management 40

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Facility management/engineering planning. Facility management/engineering should conduct a review of work that could be done to under the support of the JOC program and develop an estimated annual volume. Capabilities and performance goals being sought – on-demand services, quality, expertise. JOC procurement/award process.

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance General Contracting Quality Control 40

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Overall higher quality. Controlling costs. improved quality of project delivery and end results. fewer change orders, increased response to warranty issues, virtually no legal disputes. Owner should be actively engaged in project management to avoid scope creep, in project development and execution phases.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Performance Measurement Contracts Cost Control 40