Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

This is especially true when the project is still evolving in terms of scope or identifying long lead items, but, regardless, the planned start of production is the project’s primary driver. Nevertheless, these additional costs are still significantly less than making changes during execution.

Project Management Consulting 246

Project Management Consulting Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 3, 2023

To accommodate for these changes in the construction industry, there has been an influx of workers, which involves a constant process of training new people to do new tasks. In light of a changing industry, Cisler believes that a stable rate of safety is indicative of a renewed focus on the technologies that support safer practices.

Site Planning 239

Site Planning Structural Systems Change Management Project Management 239

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 1, 2023

Homebuilding Data Analytics Higharc automates the flow of information about home plans among the various homebuilding departments and stakeholders—from permitting officers to tradespeople to salespeople. Changes are a complete chaos monkey for every builder,” he says.

Building Products Distribution 246

Building Products Distribution Building Design Change Management Building Permits 246

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Centralized Timely Construction Cost Data is a “single source of truth” that is mandatory for improving cost visibility and management for any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build project. Adaptable to Market Realities: Ensures projects are not derailed by unexpected cost changes.

Procurement 78

Procurement Lean Construction Risk Management Project Management 78

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Our Future Ready approach helps prepare our clients like Union Pacific for a changing world and to create a more equitable, inclusive, and net zero future.” Aber and Eric Matzner, WSP vice president and program director for site assessment and remediation, accepted the award for the firm. The awards were announced during a Nov.

Sustainability 264

Sustainability Stakeholder Engagement Environmental Impact Assessment Environmental Consulting 264

iField Smart

JANUARY 4, 2025

Change Order Management : Establish a rigorous change order process to minimize the impact of changes on project costs and schedules 3. Risk Management on Site: Create contingency plans to address challenges that might come up unprecedented.

Cost Control 59

Cost Control Schedule Management Quality Control Risk Management 59

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

In that time, Toutounchi has held senior positions as a program manager, overseeing the design and construction of a wide variety of complex infrastructure projects, including rail, highway, and facilities, in both the public and private sectors. She explained the industry can still accomplish more beyond recruiting women.

Engineering 264

Engineering Public Works Change Management Project Management 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 27, 2023

University of Houston computer scientists have developed a new system to keep construction workers safe at job sites. Many were struck by a vehicle or mobile machinery on construction sites. By tracking their location, we can monitor location-based policies related to the safety of workers and equipment in construction sites.”

Zoning 243

Zoning Construction Equipment Construction Machinery Site Planning 243

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Ecobot quickly established a strong track record of reliability—both as a secure software and as a robust and accurate tool that supports the regulated community in advancing critical infrastructure projects more swiftly, and enabling large-scale environmental data management beyond the permit.

Permits 246

Permits Environmental Impact Assessment Environmental Consulting Land Use Regulations 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more. We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. Today’s communities transcend geographic borders.

Facility Management 262

Facility Management Project Management Consulting Green Building Energy Efficiency 262

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2025

Without proper planning, even the best-designed commercial construction projects can face delays, cost overruns, or legal issues. With a competitive landscape and unique local challenges, precise planning becomes critical. With a competitive landscape and unique local challenges, precise planning becomes critical.

Land Use Regulations 52

Land Use Regulations Site Planning Environmental Impact Assessment Mapping 52

iField Smart

JANUARY 2, 2025

Time management during Construction Scheduling allows the various projects to be finished in a timely and cost effective manner. Unforeseen Site Conditions: Unforeseen site conditions suchas underground utilities or unstable earth can result in delays and additional costs. Adjustthe scheduling accordingly.

Schedule Management 59

Schedule Management Risk Management Site Planning Project Management 59

The Pro Builder

JUNE 22, 2023

but one that needs to take place if home builders want to successfully transition from on-site stick-building to an off-site or factory-built model for the bulk of their structural needs. Not so in a factory. It’s about embracing manufacturing principles that everything has to be decided and designed beforehand.” Photo: Jeff A.

Modular Construction 231

Modular Construction Building Materials Manufacturing Site Planning Building Design 231

iField Smart

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In the complex world of construction project management, effective scheduling is the linchpin of success. Integration Hurdles: Integrating legacy systems with other essential project management tools is often cumbersome, creating data silos and impeding comprehensive project oversight.

Schedule Management 105

Schedule Management Risk Management Project Management Construction Management 105

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. This proactive approach reduces costly revisions and unexpected scope changes, helping to keep the project on track.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Schedule Management Risk Management Quality Control 52

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The post How Virtual Floor Plans Are Shaping Modern UK Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. What if you could visualize an entire project with pinpoint accuracy, collaborate seamlessly, and minimize costly on-site mistakes? These digital plans offer a level of accuracy that was previously impossible. The result?

Site Planning 52

Site Planning Energy Efficiency Building Design Change Management 52

iField Smart

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Whether managing a single or multiple project, the ability to schedule tasks, allocate resources, and adapt to changes in real-time determines if the project is delivered within budget and on time. Procore Procore is an all-in-one construction management tool that focuses on scheduling.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Risk Management Change Management Project Management 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 2, 2025

Hidden Site Conditions: Unforeseen site conditions like soil instability or unexpected utilities can lead to significant cost increases if not properly assessed during the initial estimating phase. Regular Market Monitoring: Tracking current material prices and market trends to ensure accurate cost estimations.

Estimating 59

Estimating Site Planning Risk Management Geotechnical Engineering 59

Roads Online

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

From tier one contractors all the way through to small business and independent operators, ResourceCo offers multifaceted resource recovery services, with several sites holding the capacity to undergo cross functional operations. We have plans in place to push that up to 30,000 tonnes per year, off the back of domestic demand.”

Building Materials Manufacturing 105

Building Materials Manufacturing Infrastructure Development Sustainability Material Handling 105

Roads Online

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Set to be held in September 2025, Converge will be the one-stop-shop for Sub-Contractors, Project Engineers, Council Fleet Managers, and Large-Scale Construction Contractors focused across the municipal works, civil construction and infrastructure space.

Infrastructure Development 105

Infrastructure Development Construction Equipment Project Management Construction Management 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 2, 2024

1928 – Flood Control Act adopted a comprehensive plan for flood control on the Lower Mississippi River, including the use of floodways and spillways in addition to levees. 1997 – Formerly Used Sites Remedial Action Program transferred from Department of Energy to USACE.

Engineering 203

Engineering Public Works Site Planning Surveying 203

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. “A

Roofing Systems 276

Roofing Systems Disaster Preparedness Flooring Systems Waterproofing Systems 276

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 13, 2023

And as part of this, Tideway is seeking to partner with a contractor to undertake in the order of 3,000 planned maintenance activities per year across 21 London sites, on MEICA and civils assets located at the surface and just below. And with this change of emphasis comes new opportunities.

Electrical Systems 179

Electrical Systems Maintenance Structural Systems Construction Equipment 179

Construction Specifier

APRIL 16, 2024

Photo by Andrew Pielage/courtesy Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Integrated design firm, Sasaki will lead a comprehensive sustainability plan for Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic Taliesin West in Scottsdale, Ariz. Emphasis will be placed on sustainable design to lessen the impact on the ecologically sensitive Sonoran Desert.

Sustainability 111

Sustainability Site Planning Change Management Public Works 111

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 31, 2023

Hill is providing project and construction management services for One-Ninety including design review, contract administration, time and cost control, design coordination, and construction follow up. For its part, there are 11 personnel from Hill International on the project site in addition to the home office support.

Real Estate Development 246

Real Estate Development Project Management Consulting Environmental Consulting Cost Control 246

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2024

If youve ever worked on a construction site, you know how chaotic things can get. Materials need to arrive on time, safety protocols have to be followed, and everyonefrom the project manager to the crew on the groundneeds to be on the same page. Access the latest project plans, safety protocols, and schedules on any device.

Communication 52

Communication Collaboration Schedule Management Site Planning 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

By Garrett Harley, Product Marketing Director, Oracle Construction & Engineering As the world pivots into a new, AI-powered future, many industries are changing rapidly to accommodate new tools and new capabilities. It is inclusive of all team members, and unites the critical path (in the CPM schedule) with field task and risk management.

Schedule Management 145

Schedule Management Risk Management Project Management Change Management 145

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 3, 2023

And there are definitely some things we can do, from simplification and standardization to off-site construction, automation, vertical integration, and housing design. How many floor plans does a home builder really need to be successful? If you are a national builder, have a floor plan library available to all of your divisions.

Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Standards Site Planning Change Management 130

iField Smart

JUNE 19, 2024

Top Construction Project Management Software for 2024 Construction projects are notorious for their complexity – budgets to manage, timelines to adhere to, materials to coordinate, and teams to synchronize. In today’s fast-paced construction environment, efficient management is non-negotiable.

Project Management 105

Project Management Construction Management Schedule Management Risk Management 105

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

But picking one can change how smooth things go, cost money, and affect if rules are followed. This article examines the advantages and disadvantages of each approach, giving a clear picture of which may be best suited to specific job site requirements. This is especially useful for remote job sites with few fuel stations.

Safety Regulations 52

Safety Regulations Cost Control Site Planning Schedule Management 52

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Preventing falls involves implementing proper fall protection systems and creating a safety culture at your construction sites. Employers can address emerging risks by periodically conducting training and helping workers adapt to changing construction site conditions. Proper risk assessments must cover all areas of the site.

Safety Regulations 52

Safety Regulations Construction Equipment Risk Management Roofing Systems 52

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 19, 2023

And we are staying in our homes much longer than in the past, so a home has to be built for flexibility as lifestyle needs change. Photos: Marcel van der Burg The pandemic won’t be the last major interruption to our norms, and societal changes are likely to occur more often in our increasingly connected world.

Building Resilience 246

Building Resilience Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Building Materials Manufacturing 246

Roads Online

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Through its Transport Sustainability Plan, annual reporting and Transport Net Zero and Climate Change Policy, Transport NSW upholds its mission to remain eco-friendly. Following federal guidelines to use clean energy on construction sites, Transport NSW follows the highest emission control standards.

Energy Efficiency 105

Energy Efficiency Building Materials Manufacturing Controls Manufacturing Building Products Distribution 105

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Construction companies must adopt proactive cash flow management strategies to thrive in this environment. The Current State of Construction Finance Construction firms are more often faced with the problem of being less productive, possibly with higher operating costs due to inefficient financial management systems.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Schedule Management Project Management Construction Equipment 52

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).

Real Estate Development 279

Real Estate Development Land Use Regulations Surveying Schedule Management 279

Roads Online

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

The transport and urban planning project will set the scene for the world-first team which will be led by the first female TBM pilot in the world, Isolde Piet, SRL East Tunnels South Construction Manager. But that is something that will change over time. Because ultimately, they do see you as different.

Government Works 84

Government Works Project Management Construction Management Change Management 84

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2022

A Relationship-based Approach to Sustainable Facilities Management is needed to meet current and emerging economic and environmental requirements. Traditional methods for planning, procuring, and delivery repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction are incapable of consistently delivery of quality outcomes on time and on time.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Sustainability Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management 105