Construction Enquirer

MAY 30, 2023

The result is a “high-quality building sympathetic to a prominent location marking the gateway between the city centre, the university and the Canning Street Conservation Area. “It doesn’t just offer proximity to the university campus, but is set alongside the Georgian and Greek revival architecture of the conservation area.

Project Management Consulting 207

Project Management Consulting Site Planning Quality Control Building Controls 207

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 Building Information Modeling (BIM) Modular Construction 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 3, 2023

. – InEight , a global leader in construction capital project management software, has announced new innovations that will help collaboratively resolve design issues early on to avoid re-work, and embed quality control in all construction activities to enable progressive review and turnover of complex, multi-discipline projects.

Collaboration 162

Collaboration Quality Control Handover Project Management 162

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Both qualities of ESCS aggregate improve bridge deck slabs’ durability and ability to resist microcracking for a longer service life. It often accelerates corrosion, increases maintenance costs, and shortens the service life of the deck. This can increase construction time, project cost and road congestion.

Sustainability 264

Sustainability Curing Infrastructure Development Structural Systems 264

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

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

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

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Alpha Testing, a UES company, was chosen by the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) to provide quality control/construction materials testing services to multiple project teams. The primary goals of the Project were to improve water quality while providing multiple benefits. Bois d’Arc Lake will span 16,641 acres.

Engineering 246

Engineering Historic Preservation Material Storage Structural Systems 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 8, 2024

LED lighting not only boasts extended longevity but also offers superior light quality while consuming less power. This translates to increased public safety as well as reduced maintenance and power costs. DRMP has offered Traffic Services since the 1980s.

Project Management Consulting 278

Project Management Consulting Structural Systems Electrical Systems Schedule Management 278

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. And in addition to home-quality features, SFR and BTR can provide amenities normally reserved for apartment dwellers.

Real Estate Development 279

Real Estate Development Property Management Building Optimization Cost Control 279

Construction Placements

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Advantages of Precast Systems Over Traditional Construction Methods Explore the transformative advantages of precast systems in construction, including speed, cost savings, and enhanced quality control. Learn more now!

Quality Control 105

Quality Control Cost Control Building Materials Green Building 105

Wolgast Corporation

OCTOBER 28, 2024

What would they choose to do to effectively save money and time without sacrificing quality or building longevity? SIPs are manufactured under factory-controlled conditions and can be custom designed for each project.” A controlled indoor environment is both healthy and comfortable.”

Building Materials Manufacturing 124

Building Materials Manufacturing Carpentry Building Controls Controls Manufacturing 124

The Pro Builder

MARCH 13, 2024

Getting Passive House building procurement right is critical to ensuring a smooth, cost-effective, and successful certification process,” said Andrew Peel, founder and managing principal of Peel Passive House Consulting. Buildings designed with Passive House principles are extremely comfortable, airtight, and controlled.

Building Standards 264

Building Standards Building Optimization Project Management Consulting Building Design 264

The Pro Builder

JANUARY 2, 2024

Architects, designers, and builders can achieve better quality and consistency with both preexisting plans and prefab panels—instead of starting anew with each home, Dillman says. “We The panels form thermal-bridge-free envelopes that are predictable in cost, delivery, and performance, B.PUBLIC says.

Building Performance Measurement 264

Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Manufacturing Modular Construction Building Codes 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 14, 2023

. – After a long, stormy winter, drivers are faced with dodging potholes or suffering the consequences of damage to their vehicles, but a first-of its-kind quality control tool may help increase the quality of pavement and keep those potholes, ruts and cracks from forming. In some cases, the entire road may have to be rebuilt.

Quality Control 130

Quality Control Quality Assurance Building Performance Measurement Controls Manufacturing 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2024

A straight-forward design of parking islands with trees and shrubs not only hide site features like utility infrastructure they also provide shade to cool the field of pavement and improve air quality. Sustainable site design can offer cost-savings while being ecologically responsible. who is one of our go-tos for sustainable design.

Sustainability 264

Sustainability Electrical Systems Green Building Site Planning 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 18, 2023

BERLIN, Germany – Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today at the INTERGEO conference the latest release of Trimble ® 4D (T4D) Control software, version 6.5, of T4D Control supports Syscom Instrument’s MR3003DMS and MR3003SB strong motion acceleration sensors, which measure movement from seismic activity. To update to T4D version 6.5

Surveying 130

Surveying Quality Control Building Performance Measurement Building Automation 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

Adopting technology in road construction and the place of 3D machine control In order for technology to be adopted by contractors, it must be effortless and impactful. In the road construction industry, the implementation of 3D machine control systems is an innovation with the potential to meet these requirements.

Controls Manufacturing 130

Controls Manufacturing Quality Control Cost Control Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 13, 2023

The core of SQUARE’s success is offering technically sound and cost-effective solutions that guarantee the most rewarding results. As a main contractor working in a fragmented industry, SQUARE faces significant challenges when it comes to quality and cost management. SQUARE Engineering firm was founded in 1992.

Engineering 98

Engineering Cost Control Quality Control Schedule Management 98

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. Kwame Building Group, Inc.

Facility Management 130

Facility Management Schedule Management Quality Control Project Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Chris Lister “It is already understood in the industry that facades serve multiple functions in the building envelope, making the integration of thermal breaks crucial for several reasons including- enhanced energy performance maintaining the integrity of the thermal envelope, controlling condensation and fulfilling fire performance criteria.

Building Controls 130

Building Controls Building Codes Building Commissioning Cost Control 130

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 28, 2023

At the same time, the construction industry is contending with its own set of challenges regarding workforce availability, jobsite safety, building quality, lack of materials, and building sustainability. Additionally, building in a controlled setting can reduce material waste, providing both environmental and cost benefits.

Building Codes 290

Building Codes Modular Construction Site Planning Prefabrication 290

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 7, 2023

Brad Robinson The latest installment of HDR’s Experts Talk interview series features Brad Robinson, HDR’s director of project controls, and Brandon Joy, HDR’s commercial management director, describing new tools that streamline the development of project dashboards to help leaders better deliver infrastructure.

Project Management 147

Project Management Infrastructure Development Quality Control Change Management 147

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 14, 2023

Booth demonstration – Maximizing Value with Live Digital Twins Demo Radix is unlocking data to maximize value creation by providing pulp & paper manufacturers solutions and tools that improve a mill’s consistency, process stability, and regulatory control. Commented Elliott L. Digital Poster Presentation, 11 a.m.

Controls Manufacturing 130

Controls Manufacturing Quality Control Cost Control Risk Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 1, 2023

To achieve this, they must pay special attention to stormwater management, which plays a crucial role in preventing flooding, controlling erosion, and maintaining water quality. Geocells provide a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to traditional channel lining methods and provide some unique advantages.

Wall Systems 246

Wall Systems Risk Management Change Management Sustainability 246

iField Smart

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Quality and Safety Management: Ensuring quality and safety is paramount in construction. Jobsite management software digitizes quality control checklists, safety inspections, and incident reporting. This translates to faster project completion times and cost savings.

Project Management 97

Project Management Construction Management Schedule Management Safety Regulations 97

The Pro Builder

APRIL 17, 2024

RELATED 5 Ways Home Builders Can Maintain Quality Despite Supply Chain Issues Builder Reputation Basics: One Make-or-Break Factor You Can't Miss Roll Up Your Sleeves and Get Serious About Cycle Time The results are remarkable, both in terms of driving productivity gains and in customer and trade partner satisfaction , loyalty, and advocacy.

Quality Control 130

Quality Control Project Management Consulting Cost Control Communication 130

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. Whilst this is all well and good, it comes at a time when labor shortages are escalating, construction costs are rising, and the climate crisis is heating up.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 147

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

iField Smart

JULY 20, 2024

These archaic tools engender a myriad of challenges that can cripple project timelines, inflate costs, and compromise overall quality. Limited Real-Time Visibility and Control: Legacy tools lack the ability to provide project managers with up-to-the-minute insights into project progress.

Project Management 99

Project Management Construction Management Landscaping Schedule Management 99

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Construction = repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds 4bt.us [contact-form] The post Early Contractor Involvement & Improved Sustainment / Construction Cost Management appeared first on 4BT. The issues associated with Traditional Construction * Project Delivery (DB, DBB, CMAR…) are clear.

Construction Management 85

Construction Management Sustainability Property Management Cost Control 85

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Polygon’s ExactAire technology has been used in construction, commercial and industrial buildings for over 25 years giving stakeholders visibility and control of environmental conditions like temperature, humidity, indoor air quality and wood moisture content. For more information about WINT, visit [link].

Insurance Management 100

Insurance Management Risk Management Controls Manufacturing Quality Control 100

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

It has traditionally been the expertise of a single scheduler that dictates the quality of the schedule, but now organizations can use AI-powered scheduling tools that can unite the entire team’s data to generate an all-encompassing first draft to make that scheduler’s life easier.

Schedule Management 145

Schedule Management Risk Management Project Management Quality Control 145

iField Smart

JULY 29, 2024

Today, it serves as a comprehensive platform that encompasses the entire lifecycle of project documentation, from creation and distribution to revision control, collaboration, and archiving. Version control ensures that everyone is working with the latest revisions, preventing costly errors and rework.

Construction Management 100

Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Cost Control Risk Management 100

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The company is using DatuBIM , a cloud-based constrction data analytics and management platform, to monitor the progress and quality of an extension of the existing red line of the Jerusalem Light Rail. In many ways, the Light Rail project was unchartered territory” said Asaf Yaffe, Control Manager at WSP Israel.

Project Management 130

Project Management Construction Management Project Management Consulting Quality Control 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 17, 2023

“The Green Buffers system uses high-strength steel profiles to dissipate the energy from a train collision in a controlled way. By averting the initial peak force and by minimizing all other peak forces, energy from a collision is distributed in a controlled manner. Unlike with cars, practically all train collisions are frontal.

Quality Control 130

Quality Control Cost Control Sustainability Engineering 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

As the museum contains El Paso’s first smoke-controlled atrium, Arup’s fire team performed a state-of-the-art CFD fire model to greatly decrease the size and cost of a prescriptive smoke control system. The long-span framing approach provides flexibility for the museum’s exhibits while improving mobility and visitor experience.

Structural Systems 130

Structural Systems Plumbing Systems Quality Control Foundation Systems 130

Roads Online

JUNE 20, 2024

Image/Coates From maintaining thermal comfort and personal safety, to enabling manufacturing, building and industrial processes, many businesses rely on temperature-controlled environments. Temporary event spaces often require heating solutions too, particularly in marquees or halls that aren’t geared for climate control.

HVAC System Installation 98

HVAC System Installation Electrical Systems Controls Manufacturing Cost Control 98