Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 13, 2023

As a result of this collaboration, Mincon Drill Mast Attachments for skid steers and excavators now have an option for the installation of the Trimble® Groundworks Machine Control System, which can significantly reduce the cost and complexity of the installation for the contractor.

Quality Control 264

Quality Control Cost Control Building Controls Foundation Systems 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The organization expects to save approximately 20% in rehabilitative construction costs. The team also used artificial intelligence to automate and digitize the generation of characteristics and locations of highway assets, saving significant time and cost while providing more accurate results. Winners will be announced on Oct.

Cost Control 260

Cost Control Infrastructure Development Project Management Public Works 260

Construction Enquirer

MAY 31, 2023

Mobile intelligent transport system (ITS) solutions specialist SRL Traffic Systems has expanded its hire portfolio with the launch of a series of new products designed to enable customers to increase the protection of workers while cost-effectively promoting the safe and efficient flow of traffic around roadworks.

Cost Control 192

Cost Control Structural Systems Project Management Construction Management 192

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 9, 2023

Persimmon is looking to retender subcontractor packages more regularly as it looks to “share the cost pressures in this new challenging environment.” ” The house building giant highlighted cost control measures in its latest results as sales continued to slump.

Cost Control 242

Cost Control Building Controls Quality Control Procurement 242

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In noisy work environments, protecting one’s hearing is paramount, but it should never come at the cost of situational awareness and effective communication. The headsets also feature a user-friendly answer button and rotary switch for convenient control of ambient sound volume and incoming communication.

Communication 258

Communication Cost Control Quality Control 258

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 15, 2024

Is it more cost conscious to purchase it given the length of time that the equipment is needed? Can equipment ownership translate into cost savings when the scaffolding serves multiple projects over several months? With a long pipeline of work on the horizon, purchasing material can cut down on costs for several years.

Construction Equipment 263

Construction Equipment Building Materials Cost Control Project Management 263

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Owners building complex industrial projects face a wide range of risks in delivering their projects as quickly and as cost-effectively as possible. Costs: As the scope is likely to evolve and change across the design and construction phases, EPCM projects can expect additional engineering costs as work progresses.

Project Management Consulting 246

Project Management Consulting Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management 246

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Affordable Housing Community: The Downs Located in the town center of The Downs —a 524-acre mixed-use community on the site of a former horse-racing track—the roughly 68,000-sf building will be wired for environmental controls and smart home functionality. The project will feature automatic doors in both the common areas and the apartments.

Building Controls 264

Building Controls Flooring Systems Quality Control Electrical Systems 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Cost effective pump engineered to meet rigorous demands Erie, PA — Finish Thompson Inc. Additionally, they operate lube-free and offer variable speed control for easy adjustment of flow and pressure without complex controls.

Painting/finishing 203

Painting/finishing Material Handling Quality Control Cost Control 203

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2023

Manufacturing building components in a controlled environment results in enhanced quality control, cost savings, a schedule that is less adversely affected by weather conditions, minimized onsite waste, and the ability to schedule and sequence fabrication and delivery. .” Lastly, light commercial projects (i.e.

Building Materials Manufacturing 246

Building Materials Manufacturing Steel Fabrication Modular Construction Building Information Modeling (BIM) 246

The Pro Builder

JUNE 16, 2023

This not only creates an airtight, healthier home but also helps reduce heating and cooling costs. Crestron Electronics : The Crestron Home OS automation platform will be used throughout Velvaere to unite control of audio and video, temperature, and lighting. wall control. bath cabins starting at $4.5 million, to 4-5-bed, 4.5-bath

Quality Control 245

Quality Control Cost Control Wall Systems Building Controls 245

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

It often accelerates corrosion, increases maintenance costs, and shortens the service life of the deck. Reports by Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC) suggest that effective control of early-age cracking can help limit later-age cracking. This can increase construction time, project cost and road congestion.

Sustainability 264

Sustainability Infrastructure Development Curing Structural Systems 264

The Pro Builder

MAY 2, 2023

Energy and power will be monitored and controlled, providing load flexibility, grid resiliency, and home energy insights. will use smart circuit switching between 240-volt electric end uses while monitoring whole-home current draw to provide control logic and eliminate coincident peak loads. Aris Hydronics Aris Hydronics, Inc.

Renewable Energy Systems 246

Renewable Energy Systems HVAC System Installation Electrical Systems Building Controls 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Utility Vegetation Management (UVM) is highly complex and represents a significant cost burden on utility operations and maintenance (O&M) budgets. Each vegetation encroachment area requires specialized crews and equipment capable of working near live power lines, often involving planned de-energization, arborists, and traffic control.

Risk Management 202

Risk Management Cost Control Electrical Systems Schedule Management 202

Construction Enquirer

APRIL 19, 2023

The lift plan failed to stipulate how the individual SIPs were to be safely lifted and failed to consider proximity hazards or how the SIPs would be adequately controlled during the lifting operation. in costs at Newcastle Crown Court.

Lifts 193

Lifts Cost Control Building Controls Site Planning 193

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Construction Automation In my first job with a large-volume home builder, I saw firsthand the value of making as much of the house—wall panels, roof trusses, floor systems, stairs, millwork, and other components—as possible in a factory-controlled setting and delivering them to the jobsite on a just-in-time schedule.

Building Automation 204

Building Automation Building Materials Manufacturing Site Planning Controls Manufacturing 204

Construction Enquirer

APRIL 26, 2023

In a trading update this morning, Dean Finch, group chief executive, said Persimmon responded quickly to the deterioration in market conditions in the second half of last year, by controlling costs and managing build programmes to conserve cash.

Cost Control 216

Cost Control Building Controls Site Planning 216

Construction Enquirer

MAY 21, 2023

Henry Construction Projects Limited, of Hounslow, London, pleaded guilty to safety breaches and was fined £234,000 and ordered to pay £12,369 in costs at Westminster Magistrates Court. Employers must control the risk of working at height to ensure that it is carried out in a manner which is so far as is reasonably practicable safe.”

Building Controls 216

Building Controls Cost Control Sustainability 216

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 26, 2024

Hall brings decades of transportation and infrastructure program management controls experience NASHVILLE, Tenn. Jeff Hall has joined HNTB Corporation as project controls director in its Nashville office, supporting the firm’s clients in Tennessee.

Cost Control 130

Cost Control Infrastructure Development Project Management General Contracting 130

The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The overall SFR and BTR sector has seen a slowdown as rising interest rates and persistent construction costs hindered housing development,” says Doug Faron, cofounder and managing partner of Shoreham Capital. Currently, Shoreham has almost 2,000 units across the Southeast that are under construction, entitlement, or control.

Real Estate Development 279

Real Estate Development Property Management Building Optimization Cost Control 279

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 8, 2023

Insolvency experts from FRP Advisory took control of the London-based residential tower builder yesterday evening. One rival main contractor said: “Henry’s have been buying work for years and it all seems to have come to ahead as soaring costs and labour caught up with the firm.

Construction Machinery 347

Construction Machinery Project Management Construction Management Cost Control 347

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 27, 2023

Administrators from FRP Advisory took control of the business in May. An update on the administration filed at Companies House said the firm was sunk by a combination of rising materials costs, project delays and defect liability claims. More than 200 suppliers and subcontractors were owed £4.6m

Cost Control 181

Cost Control Building Controls Building Materials Building Design 181

Construction Enquirer

MAY 30, 2023

Project team for the Myrtle Street scheme Cartwright Pickard – architect CBRE – planning consultant Atelier Ten – MEP Hydrock – civils, structures, acoustics, air quality, fire, BREEAM Pulse Consult – cost consultant/EA Fore – highways Ares – landscape Project Four Safety – principal designer Ball and Berry – building control MB Heritage – heritage (..)

Project Management Consulting 207

Project Management Consulting Site Planning Quality Control Building Controls 207

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

By Josh Rayburn Unpiloted systems continue transforming civil and structural engineering by improving efficiency, accuracy, and safety while empowering civil and structural engineers to control costs. In an era of increased costs, the initial investment will pay dividends in the long run.

Structural Systems 262

Structural Systems Landscaping Engineering Foundation Systems 262

The Pro Builder

JANUARY 2, 2024

The panels form thermal-bridge-free envelopes that are predictable in cost, delivery, and performance, B.PUBLIC says. Manufacturing the panels in climate-controlled factories also results in 95% less waste and 30% faster home construction, per B.PUBLIC. The airtight panels achieve an R-35 or R-52 value.

Building Performance Measurement 264

Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Manufacturing Modular Construction Building Codes 264

The Pro Builder

JUNE 20, 2024

Despite challenges with rising costs, builders in 2023 managed to maintain profitability at 14.6% With market conditions expected to remain strained over the next several quarters, the organization suggests builders should continue to carefully manage their materials selection, negotiation processes, waste control, and speed of construction.

Cost Control 130

Cost Control Construction Management 130

Construction Enquirer

MAY 3, 2023

Susan Lenthall, Environment Officer for Natural Resources Wales said: “The construction industry has a duty of care to the communities in which they operate, to ensure the correct controls and safeguards are in place in order to prevent incidents such as these occurring. in costs.

Permits 264

Permits Construction Machinery Cost Control Inspection 264

Construction Enquirer

APRIL 25, 2023

In his new role, Chaney will be responsible for leading the commercial operations across the Built Environment division, covering strategic client relationship and contract management, supply chain liaison, team development, cost control and change management.

Infrastructure Development 189

Infrastructure Development Cost Control Change Management Building Controls 189

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits qpurcell Wed, 10/04/2023 - 09:00 Dvele —a California-based manufacturer of prefab, modular homes—got started by bringing two building concepts together: high performance and factory construction. That high degree of factory completion helps ensure cost and quality control, Weiss says.

Building Resilience 264

Building Resilience Modular Construction Building Automation Flooring Systems 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The DUST-10C has been expertly designed for effective control and maximum efficiency. Plus, the unit comes pre-assembled and ready for immediate use, minimizing installation costs and other startup barriers.

Fire Protection System Installation 197

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Ceiling Systems General Contracting 197

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 8, 2024

This translates to increased public safety as well as reduced maintenance and power costs. As a project manager, he is the main point of contact and handles task scoping, assigning team members to various projects, managing project schedules, budgets, and quality control.

Project Management Consulting 278

Project Management Consulting Structural Systems Electrical Systems Schedule Management 278

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. Why a Traffic Control Plan Matters The importance of a Traffic Control Plan cannot be overstated. Engineered Controls Traffic Control Plans are not just about placing cones.

Safety Regulations 130

Safety Regulations Cost Control Site Planning Zoning 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

million per year in operating costs, and further reduce WSSC Water’s greenhouse gas emissions. This project is truly groundbreaking, utilizing the thermal hydrolysis technology to reduce costs and increase efficiency and sustainability,” said Matt Cooke, president and CEO at PC Construction. “I Connect with us at pcconstruction.com.

Facility Management 262

Facility Management Project Management Consulting Energy Efficiency Green Building 262

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Others have pinpointed spiraling labor costs, inflation, and interest rate rises as major risks on the horizon. Craft skills shortages have been exacerbated by the mass of experienced workers nearing retirement age and increased demand for a limited labor pool has also increased labor costs. Other risks are increasing too.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 147

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