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

Revit OpEd

DECEMBER 18, 2013

That''s because we often don''t have a reliable survey at first. Once we get a survey we can import it and use it to acquire coordinates which will also define True North. If you examine your other plan views you''ll see they still show Project North (based on the Orientation parameter for each view). (0''-0",

Surveying 59

Surveying Site Planning Property Management Project Management 59

Commercial Construction Blog

AUGUST 28, 2018

In a best-case scenario, a general contractor budgets a job based on thorough architectural and engineered drawings that encompass not only the client’s design intent, but also careful planning for everything from mechanical systems to cosmetic finishes. But in reality, the quality of plans we receive to work with at this stage varies widely.

Budgeting 112

Budgeting Building Materials Manufacturing Site Planning HVAC Systems 112

UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 25, 2025

The post The Importance of Topographical Surveys in Construction Planning appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In the realm of construction, the foundation of a successful project lies in meticulous planning and accurate data. Moreover, topographical surveys help in planning drainage systems effectively.

Surveying 52

Surveying Land Use Regulations Site Planning Risk Management 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 3, 2023

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. To try and combat these issues, many leaders are turning to digital technologies to drive up quality, accuracy, and efficiency, making on-site operations slicker, safer and smarter.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 147

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

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Sustainable building practices are becoming more common, but are still seen as cost-prohibitive by many building and real estate leaders, according to a recent study by construction management firm Structure Tone. 8% of respondents plan to do a Living Building Challenge within the next two years. Source: Structure Tone).

Sustainability 100

Sustainability Real Estate Development Building Resilience Green Building 100

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 10, 2024

We plan and prepare as best we can but the unpredictable nature of geology can surprise us at any moment. With the different sites and dynamic nature––literally––of the project, we wanted to adopt technology that would enhance tunneling efficiency and tracking, reduce downtime and streamline data flows.”

Building Performance Measurement 130

Building Performance Measurement Building Automation Quality Control Mapping 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

By Bryan Williams, Portfolio Manager, Trimble Since 1902, Turner Construction Company has charged a path for advancement in construction. The ongoing street revisions meant that a portion of the building’s footprint on its West side would be in use for Alaskan Way before traffic could ultimately be shifted to the East side of the site.

Concrete Pouring 100

Concrete Pouring Project Management Consulting Surveying Site Planning 100

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

In simplest terms, to get environmental approvals, agency regulators need the answers to three questions: What resources are at the site? Site Selection and Impact Assessment The initial step in the solar environmental permitting journey involves meticulous site selection and impact assessment. What are the potential effects?

Permits 130

Permits Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Conservation Environmental Consulting 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

Roads Online

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Komatsu is ahead of the curve when it comes to Smart Construction and Intelligent Machine Control (IMC), changing the way projects are designed, planned, and executed. James Muir General Manager Smart Construction explains whats next for the company in this exciting space. Back to the Smart Quarry Site. Images: Komatsu.

Construction Machinery 65

Construction Machinery Construction Equipment Building Products Distribution Project Management Consulting 65

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 4, 2014

A webcast from the Construction Marketing Association (CMA) will share results of a national survey regarding 2015 marketing plans and priorities, including budgets and the most effective marketing tactics. Marketing for both construction and building product brands continues to change, rapidly,” states Neil M.

Surveying 88

Surveying Schedule Management Change Management Construction Management 88

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

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

That said, this article will unravel strategies that resonate with professionals, from those who meticulously plan projects to those who wield the tools on-site. Project Managers Responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of construction projects. Ensure equipment is maintained and used safely.

HVAC System Installation 125

HVAC System Installation Electrical Systems Building Code Compliance Structural Systems 125

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 17, 2022

When it was first introduced in 2010, it started to rapidly replace the need for paper-based plans and processes. And since then, change has been constant. Cameras have changed the way we look at and experience a build. Multivista also makes it simpler to scan to BIM, scan to plan, or create 3D laser scans. .

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Site Planning Construction Equipment Change Management 98

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. Others have pinpointed spiraling labor costs, inflation, and interest rate rises as major risks on the horizon.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 147

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Completed by Moore Engineering’s Land and Site Development Group, the project is a new residential development featuring 215 single-family residential lots, 2 multi-family lots, stormwater ponds, 2 park properties, and pedestrian paths.

Engineering 130

Engineering Infrastructure Development Project Management Consulting Structural Systems 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 2, 2023

raSmith, a multi-disciplined civil and structural engineering and surveying firm, has received state and national structural engineering excellence awards from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). BROOKFIELD, Wis. Both awards honor the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Camp Randall Stadium South End Zone.

Zoning 130

Zoning Engineering Structural Systems Historic Preservation 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 26, 2022

While nothing beats a combination of training, safety culture, and leadership buy-in, innovation is playing an increasingly important role on- and off-site. . One of the factors that make construction sites so risky is their variability. By nature, jobsites are generally chaotic, busy, and always changing.

Safety Regulations 98

Safety Regulations Risk Management Building Performance Measurement Health Regulations 98

Digital Construction Works

JUNE 24, 2020

Continuous surveying in construction projects is a way to ensure the next step of the build is correct in space and time. Continuous Survey Continuous surveying enables an almost real-time digital representation of reality. It helps describe and document the state of the real-world as a series of “digital snapshots.”

Surveying 52

Surveying Schedule Management Building Automation Building Performance Measurement 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Adam Christensen leads the Vertical Infrastructure discipline, which includes facilities engineering, transmission and distribution services, on-site services, and substation design. Nic Schrader leads Geospatial , including survey services that utilize the latest technology.

Geotechnical Engineering 100

Geotechnical Engineering Infrastructure Development Public Works Material Handling 100

Construction Junkie Blog

MAY 25, 2021

SentriForce is a leading provider of managed video surveillance. However, safety risks are far from the only threat that construction sites are exposed to. Security is another major risk for many construction sites, with theft and vandalism commonplace and the exposed nature of many sites making them notoriously difficult to protect.

Risk Management 105

Risk Management Site Planning Construction Machinery Material Storage 105

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

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

First and foremost is important to understand that all projects are exercises in managing change. The fact that variation is going to occur (relative to planned activities and outcomes) during the project is a given. Mature organization don’t react to change, they address change according to their programmatic process.

Project Management Consulting 91

Project Management Consulting Change Management Project Management Schedule Management 91

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 20, 2022

According to the latest annual survey by Associated General Contractors of America and Autodesk, 89 percent of construction firms in America are having a difficult time filling hourly craft positions and 86 percent are struggling to fill salaried positions. Autodesk is changing how the world is designed and made. About Autodesk .

Change Management 96

Change Management Surveying Building Commissioning Construction Management 96

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

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 29, 2018

Read the following stories from May’s construction news to find out what’s new, what’s changing and what’s worth your attention. To address this hazard, OSHA enacted a new rule about silica dust on construction sites last fall. Technology-Driven Safety Revolution Making Construction Sites Safer. One of their top concerns?

Infrastructure Development 69

Infrastructure Development Surveying Change Management Risk Management 69

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 9, 2023

Construction often involves complex logistical planning and coordination, but what happens when you add a building in one of the harshest environments on earth to the mix? And The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is on a mission to do just that—which is where the Antarctic Infrastructure Modernization Programme (AIMP) comes in.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Materials Manufacturing Site Planning Project Management 98

Field Wire

AUGUST 13, 2023

For this to occur, effective planning, project management, and transparent communication is required. Anytime they walk through a site and notice a defect, it should be documented immediately for future discussion with the owner and/or specialty contractors. of the planned project time.” of the planned project time.”

Specialty Contracting 98

Specialty Contracting General Contracting Project Management Consulting Site Planning 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 27, 2022

Tips for Beginning and Growing as a Construction Project Manager. It’s amazing to see parts become wholes, to watch a humming construction site transform from a ground-level pile of materials into a beautiful high-rise, hospital, office building or campus. Interested in advancing your project and cost management skills?

Project Management 98

Project Management Construction Management Change Management Schedule Management 98

Building Information Management

JUNE 20, 2012

Key Topics / Take Aways: Identify and advance technologies, processes, and management practices that improve the performance of federal facilities over their entire life-cycle, from planning to disposal. You can’t manage what you don’t measure. Vehicles for Change—. Changing of the Guard. prioritizing).

Facility Management 61

Facility Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Performance Measurement 61

Roads Online

APRIL 11, 2024

Sarah Marshall – Executive General Manager – People, Safety and Sustainability, has been one of the key leaders and trailblazers in establishing a structure around supporting the mental health of employees of all levels across the entire business. In 2019, we established the Fulton Hogan Mental Health Strategy.

Change Management 105

Change Management Infrastructure Development General Contracting Risk Management 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Digital Innovator Christopher Baute explains, “We truly believe in prefabrication, because the site isn’t the best place to create the elements of a building – and today skilled people are scarce. BIM 360 is a unified construction management software platform that connects workflows, teams and data.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Prefabrication Communication Site Planning 98

Roads Online

APRIL 17, 2024

Reveal’s research and development of reality capture technology looks set to change the world of utility visualisation and management for the better, and forever. Most of the utility plans we encounter are outdated, incomplete or inaccurate in some form.” “For The Reveal platform in action, clearly showing subsurface utilities.

Infrastructure Development 105

Infrastructure Development Project Management Consulting Surveying Site Planning 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Future of Work: the changing tides of construction’s workforce. Traditional industry business models will shift towards data truly being valued as an asset- providing new service offerings and new business models for the industry and society.” – Adam Plunkett, Group Manager- Business Technology & Planning, John Holland.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 111

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management Schedule Management Building Automation 111