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

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. Inadequate Risk Assessment: Not factoring in potential risks like weather delays, permit issues, or unforeseen complications can lead to significant cost overruns.

Estimating 59

Estimating Site Planning Risk Management Geotechnical Engineering 59

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

Project management firm Hill International (Hill) has played a crucial role in supporting Metro constructing this ambitious project. Changes in elevation mean that the Project must contend with cuts and fills as well as a bridge replacement, seven bridge widenings, and 43 new retaining walls.

Project Management Consulting 244

Project Management Consulting Wall Systems Public Works Structural Systems 244

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.

Fire Protection Systems 52

Fire Protection Systems Insurance Management Risk Management Change Management 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 10, 2024

While using power tools and high-voltage welding rigs over a lake would still be complex, we were confident that the barge would be the most efficient approach, with the lowest safety risk. Then, create a solid backup plan, in case site conditions or logistics change for any of the stakeholders.

Site Planning 130

Site Planning Lifts Construction Equipment Building Design 130

Rabbet

JANUARY 29, 2025

According to KPMGs 2015 Global Construction Survey , a staggering 69% of projects experienced cost overruns of 10% or more. When budgets, documents, and schedules are scattered across spreadsheets and emails, teams struggle to identify risks and manage changes effectively.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Cost Control Risk Management Building Automation 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

How to Manage Risk in Your Construction Project. According to The Construction Industry Institute , there are about 107 construction risks you should consider when managing a project. Regardless, a solid risk management strategy is critical to the security of your company and project.

Risk Management 59

Risk Management Construction Management Schedule Management Project Management 59

Construction Law

JULY 7, 2021

The headline news from the most recent Arcadis survey of global disputes is that the sums involved in disputes have more than doubled but the number of disputes has stayed about the same. Worryingly, some 60% of survey respondents expect the number of disputes to rise this year. Nick Barrett.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Contracts Schedule Management Government Works 52

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

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Only two in five (39%) have undertaken occupational safety and health training about risks related to their work. Data taken from the World Risk Poll shows that almost one in five (18%) of the current global workforce has personally experienced harm at work in the past two years. The risk environment in construction is volatile.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Public Works Construction Equipment 52

Rabbet

MAY 14, 2024

From grappling with a heightened focus on risk management to embracing automation, today’s industry leaders are navigating a landscape peppered with challenges and opportunities. Risk Management Takes Center Stage in 2024 For both CRE developers and lenders, 2024 magnified the focus on risk management.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Real Estate Development Construction Management Project Management 52

Procore

MARCH 21, 2023

It feels like the world is changing, and changing fast. It’s probably hard to imagine that in the midst of all this innovation, some things haven’t changed much—if at all. But let’s say there was minimal visibility into how one person’s risk data compared to another.

Insurance Management 52

Insurance Management Risk Management Construction Management Project Management 52

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

iField Smart

JULY 11, 2024

The Challenges of Traditional As-Built Documentation: The traditional approach to creating and managing as-built drawings is fraught with difficulties, often resulting in delays, budget overruns, and potential safety hazards. The painstaking manual revision of drawings further exacerbates the risk of inaccuracies.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 105

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

The 2024 Class of Rising Stars in the AEC Industry Jeremy Mano Architect/Project Manager ARRIVE Architecture Group Bedford, TX Jeremy Mano is a bright architectural professional who stands out not only for his innovative designs but also for his commitment to teaching, research, public service, leadership, and exemplary time management.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management 147

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 16, 2024

or “What changes can we introduce to significantly impact our employees?” Let’s take a look at the distinctive traits that set the top-performing firms, specifically the 10 firms with the highest employee survey scores, apart within the AEC industry: Employee-centric culture. Contact him at kahern@zweiggroup.com.

Infrastructure Development 130

Infrastructure Development Risk Management Change Management Surveying 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 26, 2022

It lies in its ability to proactively identify risk and thereby reduce safety issues before they even have the chance to occur. . By nature, jobsites are generally chaotic, busy, and always changing. So how do you reduce risk in a setting that many might describe as inherently risky?

Safety Regulations 98

Safety Regulations Risk Management Building Performance Measurement Health Regulations 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The construction industry is no stranger to big changes. Every big change has certainly come with its challenges, but the construction industry has successfully overcome these pain points to advance processes and achieve new levels of efficiency. We are also an early mover in AI.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 142

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Risk Management Building Automation Energy Efficiency 142

Procore

APRIL 28, 2023

Here are a few resources from Procore to help drive the change. Panelists for the upcoming webinar include Stacee Barkley, global diversity, equity, and inclusion leader for DPR Construction ; Abby Ferri, CSP , chief risk officer for Insurate ; and Cal Beyer, vice president of workforce risk & worker wellbeing for Holmes Murphy.

Insurance Management 98

Insurance Management Risk Management Construction Management Change Management 98

UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 25, 2025

The post The Importance of Topographical Surveys in Construction Planning appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Topographical surveys play a crucial role in this process, providing essential information about the land that will host the construction. Moreover, topographical surveys help in planning drainage systems effectively.

Surveying 52

Surveying Land Use Regulations Site Planning Risk Management 52

The Pro Builder

APRIL 26, 2024

Alleged Violations (and Changes to Come) From the NAR Commissions Settlement Lawsuits filed against the National Association of Realtors, namely a Department of Justice (DOJ) antitrust suit , are changing the status quo of the buyer-agent relationship in a home sale quickly and potentially with great impact.

Real Estate Development 246

Real Estate Development Change Management Historic Preservation Procurement 246

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Minimizing risk through cost certainty and a fully communicated detailed scope of work is critical to every repair, renovation, and new build. Serious project planning, procurement, and project management errors and associated requirements for change orders. KPMG Global Construction Survey. Where is YOUR organization?

Lean Construction 104

Lean Construction Public Works Procurement Budgeting 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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 25, 2022

The job of construction project managers has gotten increasingly complex over the last few years. In fact , 78% of engineering and construction companies believe that project risks are increasing , according to a KPMG survey. Project managers can specify the default reviewer and coordinator for each of the RFI Types.

Stakeholder Engagement 98

Stakeholder Engagement Project Management Change Management Risk Management 98

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. Yet, undoubtedly the role of construction project managers is evolving.

Project Management 98

Project Management Construction Management Schedule Management Change Management 98

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

First and foremost is important to understand that all projects are exercises in managing change. The key to consistent delivery of successful projects therefore lies in the ability to account for and/or manage variations as they occur. Senior management failure is the #1 cause of poor project outcomes. Edwards Demming.

Project Management Consulting 91

Project Management Consulting Change Management Project Management Schedule Management 91

Construction Junkie Blog

MAY 25, 2021

SentriForce is a leading provider of managed video surveillance. With intelligent, scalable, and effective security services, you can minimize risk and keep your assets secure. However, safety risks are far from the only threat that construction sites are exposed to. The following is a guest article by SentrifForce.

Risk Management 105

Risk Management Site Planning Construction Machinery Material Storage 105

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Creating Your Maintenance Plan A structured maintenance plan is vital to ensure your roof remains protected throughout its lifespan.

Maintenance 52

Maintenance Environmental Impact Assessment Roofing Systems Structural Systems 52

Roads Online

JUNE 20, 2024

Having spent seven years as the CEO of Altus Traffic, what was the largest traffic management company nationally, a major focus of his team was “getting you home safely”. The NTRO played a key part in the development of this report, surveying 1100 industry participants about their experience of safety on Australian roads.

Risk Management 98

Risk Management Infrastructure Development Government Works Change Management 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

Watch what they have to say: AR and Drone's Impact on the Industry Kelly Barber Division Chief, Systems Management, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation "Some of the biggest construction trends and innovations that we are starting to explore are the use of AR and drones.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 137

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Building Automation Project Management 137

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 13, 2023

While bringing in large projects and generating revenue is essential, it’s equally important to manage profit effectively and ensure healthy margins. It’s so hard to hire a project engineer or even a project manager or superintendent. Recognize that risks are part of the territory Reducing risk starts by recognizing it.

Risk Management 98

Risk Management Project Management Consulting Insurance Management Cost Control 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

A recent survey by Dodge Data & Analytics found that a significant majority of contractors (93%) indicated that their projects had been affected by rising construction costs due to supply chain issues. . To help you do that, this post covers the essentials of managing the supply chain in construction. Let’s dive in! .

Construction Management 98

Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Materials Manufacturing Change Management 98

Roads Online

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Emma Stuart, Group HSSE Manager, Viva Energy It is critical to invest in helping leaders understand how to identify risk factors, have a conversation with their people and be supportive and responsive. This month, we asked the industry’s decision-makers, ‘How can organisations greater support employees when it comes to mental health?

Risk Management 92

Risk Management Change Management Construction Management Infrastructure Development 92

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

As teams get larger and construction projects become more complex, proper document management needs to be an integral part of your workflow. Poor document management is detrimental to a project and can lead to delays, budget overruns , and rework. billion in rework alone annually.

Construction Management 98

Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Cost Control Project Management 98

Procore

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Generative AI will be leveraged by more construction businesses to help collect and standardize the vast amounts of data they operate with – providing more actionable insights and reducing risk. “It all comes back to predictability. ” 6.

Risk Management 124

Risk Management Infrastructure Development Specialty Contracting Building Standards 124

CCR Magazine

APRIL 22, 2024

A new survey by Compare the Market AU reveals 57.8% A new survey by Compare the Market AU reveals that almost 60% (57.8%) of Americans have experienced road rage in some fashion. Over one-in-ten Americans surveyed said they had been a perpetrator of road rage themselves (16.9%), while 42.2% Constantly changing lanes 46.2%

Surveying 52

Surveying Insurance Management Risk Management Change Management 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 17, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. How those projects are managed can make or break the company. That makes project managers (or in some companies, project sponsors who oversee teams of project managers) arguably the most important role in an organization.

Project Management 85

Project Management Construction Management Change Management Risk Management 85