Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 7, 2024

Carbon Locked Precast Concrete achieves this by incorporating recycled industrial by-products, such as fly ash and slag, into concrete production, along with harnessing the Carbon Cure injection system, a groundbreaking technology that injects carbon directly into the concrete mix.

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2024

These specialized fasteners are designed to provide strong and reliable connections, ensuring the safety and durability of structures. High-strength TC bolts are essential for structural integrity. The most recognized standards include: ASTM A325: Covers high-strength structural bolts.

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 26, 2024

This shift has brought significant changes in the roles and responsibilities of various construction professionals, including quantity surveyors. The New Tools of the Trade To effectively manage these new responsibilities, quantity surveyors have adopted a range of innovative tools and methodologies.

Green Building 62

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CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Pre-Show Workshop On Tuesday, Oct. the Mergers & Acquisitions Essentials Workshop , presented by PSMJ Resources, provides the latest strategies for finding the right M&A counterparty, structuring win-win transactions, assessing valuations, successfully integrating, and more. 29, beginning at 8.30

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

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UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2023

The efficient onboarding of new team members is critical for project success in the area of architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) project management. Make an onboarding packet that contains project-specific information, an industry lexicon, and an introduction to popular project management systems used in the AEC business.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 62

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Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

2012 Central States Revit Workshop - Omaha, Nebraska. If you are within driving distance of Omaha, Nebraska hopefully youve heard about the Central States Revit Workshop? She and her fellow committee members are doing the hard thing, bringing a Revit workshop to your region. Comments: Comments are moderated to manage spamming.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 27, 2022

Since fabric buildings are tensile structures, the membrane can be pulled into a three-dimensional surface for developing shading, a roof, or a decorative component. For instance, you can construct fabric structures for mining operations and storage equipment for landscaping, construction, and automotive businesses.

Steel Fabrication 98

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

By Greg Ryan Traffic Control Plans are an integral part of civil and structural engineering projects, impacting safety, efficiency, and success. These comprehensive blueprints provide a structured framework for managing vehicular and pedestrian traffic in and around construction sites, roadwork zones, and various infrastructure projects.

Safety Regulations 130

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Building Radar

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Architect Registration Examination (ARE) The ARE is a multi-division exam that assesses candidates’ knowledge and skills in various aspects of architecture, including project management, programming, and construction evaluation. To achieve licensure, candidates must pass all divisions of the ARE.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In this article, we will explore some crucial aspects that can contribute to achieving success in the competitive realm of construction management. Strategic Project Management One of the cornerstones of a successful construction company lies in effective project management.

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Natural Building

MARCH 12, 2020

I attended my first natural building workshop in Oregon in 1993. After completing a degree in Environmental Engineering, I had spent two years in Costa Rican rainforest, volunteering for a sustainable forest management project. Twenty-seven years later, I still believe in the power of mud to change the world.

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In Eight

AUGUST 4, 2023

The Value of Construction Project Management Software The capital projects industry remains challenged to deliver projects on time and within budget. The scale and complexity of today’s projects call for integrated construction project management solutions with mobile functionality.

Project Management 52

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 15, 2024

These advanced tools allowed for the simulation of structures, leading to more accurate and efficient construction processes. Your BIM software should work seamlessly with other tools you use, like CAD systems and project management platforms. Key players might include project managers, architects, and engineers.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 62

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Building Radar

OCTOBER 2, 2024

By focusing on skill development, organizations can empower their sales teams to adapt to changing market dynamics and enhance their performance. Adapting to Market Trends The construction industry is dynamic, with trends shifting rapidly due to technological advancements and economic changes.

Building Performance Measurement 52

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CCR Magazine

JULY 20, 2023

From intensive pre-show workshops beginning on Tuesday, Oct. Christopher Sotiropulos, vice president of stadium operations joins Gary Edgar, manager of architectural specifications and industrial coatings of PPG to present “ Designing for Las Vegas: A Full House of Finishes for Allegiant Stadium to Enhance, Protect & Cool.”

Roofing Systems 40

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Instead, most of the performance variations are caused by the system, of which those people are but a part. People can’t perform better than the system allows W. Edwards Deming – T he System of Profound Knowledge. First and foremost is important to understand that all projects are exercises in managing change.

Project Management Consulting 65

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

It’s all about blending strategic management with savvy tenant relations and deep market insights. Think of the market like a river – constantly moving, always changing. Implementing Technology in Management The digital age has revolutionized property management. The key to success here? Staying informed is vital.

Real Estate Development 52

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Commercial Construction Blog

MARCH 27, 2018

Here are some reasons why: Component Costs: If a shop is set up to manufacture a specific item off-site, as opposed to creating it in a make-shift workshop on a job site, it typically saves time and therefore money. Labor Efficiencies: Plus, on-site labor needs are more streamlined for prefabricated items.

Modular Construction 109

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 18, 2022

He was building a little structure out of found materials- rock, mud, recycled lumber, whatever. It had been that way for years, and I thought it was an interesting floor system. So Roger got interested in those structures as well and on his travels he began asking around about these hay buildings. I got right on that.

Wall Systems 98

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In Eight

OCTOBER 4, 2024

We’ll hear from Brad Barth, Chief Product Officer at InEight, Curtis Smith and Ryan Drummond, both Project Control Managers at Sundt Construction, and Sean Ray, Sundt’s Vice President of Craft Workforce Development. And we do that for owners, for contractors, for construction managers around the world.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Project Management Change Management Building Standards 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The future of BIM and project management. Go to the session > Speakers: Josh Cheney, Senior Manager of Strategic Alliances at Autodesk – Michael Newland, Director of Product Management, hh2 Cloud Services – Sophat Sam, Integration Solutions Engineer for Autodesk Construction Cloud. The preconstruction process.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Schedule Management Change Management 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 28, 2017

Job Order Contracting Life-cycle Facilities Value Management and improving AECOO outcomes for all participants and stakeholders. Funding for maintaining built structures is rarely sufficient, thus existing budgets must be maximized. Life-cycle analysis takes into account best value.

Facility Management 40

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 27, 2023

Vattenfall’s Manager of Business Development, Suzanna Lashford, says most enterprises’ grid connections won’t be enough to power net zero operations. Both options strain the local electrical system, which causes capacity issues.” This requires either adding a second grid connection or increasing power.

Site Planning 52

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 26, 2022

As part of this broad role, Diatec was instrumental in implementing Autodesk’s design and collaboration software for RKD, supporting it and providing training, workshop courses and consultancy. RKD began using BIM 360 in 2018 to enhance workflows across its international office network.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Collaboration Project Management Consulting Project Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 6, 2022

Collaboration can have challenges such as trouble with growing pains when getting used to a new system, changing job site and workplace culture, and the potential for higher upfront costs. A lot of the obstacles of collaboration have to do with the flawed system itself. As a result, this leads to: Fewer changes and rework.

Collaboration 52

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CivilJungle

APRIL 22, 2022

The strength of Concrete for functional construction contradicts the grade of Concrete , from 15 MPa (2200 psi) to 30 MPa (4400 psi), and is equipped in retail and dispersed structures. “Compressive strength is the capacity of material (Concrete) or structure to bear the loads on its surface without any damage or variation.

Concrete Pouring 52

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Now as our economies move to ease restrictions the industry is faced with managing the impact of material shortages across the supply chain. Although Brexit is impacting the UK more sharply, the global knock-on effect of changes to customs and tariffs rules are beginning to emerge.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Building Performance Measurement 52

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. -The You can’t manage what you don’t measure. Vehicles for Change—. Changing of the Guard. prioritizing).

Facility Management 61

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Contractors Liability Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Local Licensing for General Contractors in Indiana In Indiana, the approach to contractor licensing is distinctively localized, a departure from the more centralized state-level licensing systems found in many other states. Step 8: Stay Informed Regulations and requirements can change.

Building Code Compliance 52

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Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

The concept of View Discipline appeared with Revit Structure. It was meant to make it simple to alter the appearance of our model to be more in sync with what a structural engineer wants to see. When Mechanical is assigned Revit changes the nature of what plan and reflected plan mean. They wont with Architecture.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 55

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Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

The first button is effectively acknowledging the changed family but preserving values that we may have entered or altered in the project, they may be different from the original family. Ive seen confusion with this result in uncomfortable changes. This kind of change should have been done with the "first choice". Egress Paths.

Project Management Consulting 63

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Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

Changing a Username. Youll have to manually change it if necessary. You can change your username before you open a local file but not after. You cant change your username until you close that file. Then you can create a new local file after changing the username. Comments: Comments are moderated to manage spamming.

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Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

Working with a client the last couple evenings I found a quirky condition with a column family that has a nested detail component to manage masking the way they like. Then I tried changing the column to use the Column Style settings: Slanted - Angle Driven and Slanted - End Point Driven. At least thats something. Swap back.no

Project Management Consulting 63

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

The fundamental day-to-day business processes of the Engineering, Construction, Owner, and Operations sector are changing. That said, major cultural change must occur in order to make significant progress. The efficient life-cycle management of the built environment will not happen until change management is accelerated.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 45

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Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Note: Locked dimensions and their associated parameters cannot be changed in the drawing area. Use the Lock column in the Family Types dialog to change them.". I find that this part isnt true: "Note: Locked dimensions and their associated parameters cannot be changed in the drawing area. The text is misleading. Egress Paths.

Project Management Consulting 66

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Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Comments: Comments are moderated to manage spamming. Any reference to Revit, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP or Revit Structure on this site is made acknowledging this ownership. 2012 Central States Revit Workshop - Omaha, Nebras. Changing a Username. Ive also been a part of the consulting team for CDV Systems since 2005.

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

The fundamental day-to-day business processes of the Engineering, Construction, Owner, and Operations sector are changing. That said, major cultural change must occur in order to make significant progress. The efficient life-cycle management of the built environment will not happen until change management is accelerated.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Consulting Facility Management 40