Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The construction industry, in particular, is beginning to see a change in the culturally entrenched attitudes towards project management as organizations look to modernize their operations. One long-entrenched process—creating the schedule—is an area that has long been in need of a makeover.

Schedule Management 145

Schedule Management Risk Management Project Management Change Management 145

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2024

For example, strong project management skills are crucial in the construction industry, where effective management ensures that projects are completed on time and on budget, and meet quality standards. These skills foster client trust and lower barriers to entry by making your company more competitive in securing future contracts.

Project Management 98

Project Management Construction Management Health Regulations Insurance Management 98

Rabbet

JANUARY 29, 2025

The Cost Overrun Problem: A Data and Communication Gap Cost overruns often result from fragmented workflows, poor communication, and a lack of centralized data. 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

Rabbet

JANUARY 29, 2025

Heres how Rabbets centralized data foundation revolutionizes construction project management. The Challenge: Inefficiency in Manual Tasks Tasks like document handling, budget tracking, and invoice management are critical yet time-consuming. Document Management Forget about sifting through emails and scattered folders.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Risk Management Project Management Budgeting 52

In Eight

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Inefficient and unstandardized legacy processes meant key project documents were manually scanned and distributed, data managed on spreadsheets, and assets delivered as email attachments. These manual processes led to delays, bottlenecks, and version control issues, disrupting project schedules and muddling communication across projects.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Cost Control Building Controls Modular Construction 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2024

Lean construction aims to embody the benefits of the Master Builder concept, as does Advanced Job Order Contracting, Integrated Project Delivery, and Alliance Partnering. Advantages : This integration helps to streamline communication, reduce delays, manage costs more effectively, and minimize disputes between designers and builders.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 98

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

A contract’s a contract, right? There are many construction contract types out there. The construction industry uses different kinds of agreements depending on the project’s scope, delivery, schedule, budget, and the parties involved. The eight types of construction contracts include: cost-plus construction contract.

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Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts General Contracting Cost Control 98

LDM Law

DECEMBER 8, 2023

These delays can cause problems which can be avoided with a simple concept: open communication and clear provisions in a construction agreement. For example, a contractor may run into delays the building materials but fails to document the delay and immediately communicate this issue with the homeowner.

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Communication Contracts Material Handling Building Materials 52

CCR Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

It requires effective leadership, strategic planning, and detailed project management. Without strong management, even well-funded projects can miss deadlines, overspend, or fall short of quality standards. This post explores how management skills elevate construction businesses to new levels of efficiency and success.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Risk Management Quality Control 52

In Eight

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Throughout the organization, each division developed unique approaches for project management, document control, and similar processes, leading to a network of crowded and competing solutions. THEBENEFITS An organization-wide InEight adoption standardized Sundt’s document control processes across projects and divisions.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Quality Control Building Controls Modular Construction 52

Develop Coaching

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

From project management to cost control, there are several key areas where you can make strategic improvements to enhance your bottom line. You’ll discover practical strategies to increase productivity on job sites, manage overhead costs effectively, and improve cash flow. Implement a robust working capital management strategy.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Cost Control Construction Equipment Quality Control 52

Roads Online

MARCH 14, 2024

Material provided by InEight InEight , a global leader in construction capital project management software, is proud to unveil the relaunch of InEight Schedule. Urgent action is needed to address chronic schedule and budget overruns to preserve the financial health and viability of projects.

Collaboration 115

Collaboration Schedule Management Risk Management Project Management 115

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Find Your Team It might take a village to raise children, but it takes an entire construction management team to raise a structure. Youll want to work with top architects, engineers, construction workers, and professional managers who know the ins and outs of the construction process. The project manager. The construction team.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Project Management Construction Management Schedule Management 52

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Learn about PHMSA drug testing and other updates Staying compliant with safety regulations is always a challenge, and the updates from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) for 2025 add new layers to manage. Adjust Your Schedules: Be proactive in booking tests to avoid bottlenecks as the volume increases.

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Safety Regulations Change Management Schedule Management Building Materials Manufacturing 93

iField Smart

APRIL 23, 2024

Building Better: Maximizing Efficiency with Construction Management Software Solutions Efficiency within the construction landscape points to accomplishing tasks, processes, and projects with minimum effort, resources, and time. Based on a report by Kings Research, the construction management software market will reach $21.67

Construction Management 103

Construction Management Schedule Management Risk Management Project Management 103

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Competitiveness: Businesses with stellar safety track records win more contracts and build trust with clients. Hazard Communication (1910.1200) Hazard Communication had 2,888 violations in 2024 , where missing labels, outdated Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and untrained workers led to preventable risks ( source ).

Inspection 116

Inspection Construction Equipment Cost Control Risk Management 116

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 9, 2023

. : DFI announces that Ryan Reavis has joined the institute as the technical activities manager. His diverse experience in construction project operations, management, logistics and contracts has equipped him with a unique skill set for his current role.

Geotechnical Engineering 130

Geotechnical Engineering Schedule Management Construction Management Public Works 130

CCR Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

The construction industry has traditionally relied on manual workflows for managing projects, finances, scheduling, and communication. Automation not only improves productivity but also enhances safety, ensuring that compliance protocols and risk assessments are efficiently managed.

Schedule Management 40

Schedule Management Construction Equipment Project Management Safety Regulations 40

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

As Project Engineers, Kodey Lane-Norful and Likitha Kaki are responsible for assisting project managers with quality control, project budgets and cost reports, reviewing and coordinating submittals and RFIs, subcontractor management and maintaining communication with the client and entire project team.

Facility Management 130

Facility Management Schedule Management Quality Control Project Management 130

Wolgast Corporation

JULY 29, 2024

There is a lot to consider when planning a new business construction project, but there are only five major ideas to consider before contacting design and building professionals: How will you manage the risk to your business during construction? Both put the single source responsibility on the contractor to complete the project as contracted.

Building Design 127

Building Design Property Management Schedule Management Site Planning 127

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

iField Smart

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The construction industry is undergoing a digital transformation, and jobsite management software is at the forefront of this revolution. Understanding Jobsite Management Software Jobsite management software encompasses a suite of integrated tools designed to streamline and centralize every aspect of a construction project.

Project Management 105

Project Management Construction Management Schedule Management Safety Regulations 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

At its core, change order is work that is added or removed from the original contractor’s scope of work, as agreed upon in the contract signed by the client and contractor before work began. In fact, it’s not a contract amendment. Improving change order management helps reduce costs and schedule disruptions.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 96

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management Schedule Management Project Management 96

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

From floors failing before substantial completion to skyrocketing change orders for never-ending densifier applications to the billions lost through delayed schedules, legal disputes, and contingency hemorrhaging, enough is enough. Owners and design teams are not protected by todays inadequate and vague polished concrete specifications.

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Concrete Pouring Building Performance Measurement Flooring Systems Painting/finishing 105

Jonas Construction

AUGUST 20, 2024

Effective cash flow management and data accuracy are crucial to maintaining financial health and operational efficiency for construction and service businesses, like specialty and mechanical contractors. In today’s competitive and operationally complex construction industry, businesses face numerous internal and external risks.

Specialty Contracting 105

Specialty Contracting Schedule Management Construction Management Project Management 105

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Managing a construction site can feel like a juggling act. From keeping projects on track to managing a team and monitoring safety, theres no room for mistakes. As a manager, its your job to steer clear of faulty setups and oversight-induced accidents. Track your contracts, permits, site conditions, and safety reports.

Construction Management 40

Construction Management Project Management Consulting Safety Regulations Risk Management 40

iField Smart

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Among these, construction management software (CMS) has become an indispensable tool, revolutionizing project planning, execution, and monitoring. Introduction: Historically, construction project management has been a complex and demanding task, often characterized by numerous stakeholders, intricate processes, and extensive documentation.

Construction Management 105

Construction Management Project Management Schedule Management Risk Management 105

iField Smart

MAY 25, 2024

Demystifying Construction RFIs: The Role of RFI Management Software In the intricate dance of construction projects, Requests for Information (RFIs) play a pivotal role. However, managing RFIs efficiently within the vast scope of construction projects can be a daunting task.

Construction Management 105

Construction Management Risk Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management 105

iField Smart

MAY 14, 2024

Constructing Efficiency: Exploring the Leading Construction Project Management Software of 2024 In 2024, the construction industry continues to witness a transformative shift towards digitalization and innovation, with construction management software playing a pivotal role in enhancing project efficiency and collaboration.

Project Management 105

Project Management Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Risk Management 105

Buildern

MARCH 22, 2023

Struggling to keep your construction projects on schedule and within budget? With the growing complexity of construction projects, managing schedules, resources, and budgets have become a major challenge for construction managers. Fortunately, there’s a solution: construction scheduling software.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Project Management Construction Management Change Management 52

Practical Law Construction

JANUARY 13, 2021

Last month, in what feels like a lifetime ago (when there was no third lockdown or even Tier 4, no new COVID variant and no Brexit deal), I attended the digital FIDIC International Contract Users’ Conference from the comfort of my home. I’m very fond of this contract. Greener pastures – the new Green Book.

Contracts 98

Contracts General Contracting Green Building Risk Management 98

Safety Services Company

AUGUST 12, 2024

In today’s fast-paced contracting industry, contractor workplace safety is not just a priority—it’s a commitment. Actionable Steps: Schedule monthly safety training sessions. Implement a Safety Management Strategy A safety management strategy allows you to monitor, report, and address safety incidents efficiently.

Safety Regulations 127

Safety Regulations Fire Protection Systems Building Performance Measurement Building Products Distribution 127

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 28, 2025

Innovative design-build project to convert raw biogas to renewable natural gas, advancing sustainability goals The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) has awarded a US$121-million fixed price, design-build contract for the Southeast Treatment Plant Biogas Utilization Project to PCL Construction, Inc.,

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Renewable Energy Systems Building Commissioning Facility Management Building Products Distribution 130

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

This means you can expect: More personalized service options Enhanced training programs Better communication systems Improved response times Contract Terms and Documentation A clear comprehension of your rental agreement safeguards your rights and interests. Here’s what you need to consider: First, look at their equipment fleet.

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Environmental Impact Assessment Safety Regulations Construction Equipment Project Management Consulting 52

Roads Online

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

InEight also helps to foster communication among construction teams, facilitating a collaborative document control environment that supports serial, parallel, or hybrid review processes and ensuring effective and seamless collaboration among all project stakeholders. Excellent document management is essential in the construction industry.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Project Management Schedule Management Building Controls 52

UK Construction Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The post Legal Construction Considerations in Design-Build Contracts appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Design-build contracts have emerged as a popular project delivery method that streamlines the construction process by integrating design and construction into a single entity.

Building Design 64

Building Design Contracts Insurance Management Quality Control 64

Roads Online

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

On top of providing products, ABFI Steel Group can also assist with project logistics and management. None of this is the result of luck, as General Manager Jake Bienke can attest. Its the five words that every project manager, asset owner and everyone in between wants to hear after the dust has settled on their infrastructure project.

Steel Fabrication 89

Steel Fabrication Project Management Change Management Schedule Management 89