Wholsen Construction
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
We are pleased to announce that Mike Courtney has been promoted to Project Executive. In his new role, Mike will ensure our project teams deliver on our contract commitments; simultaneously, The post Wohlsen Announces Project Executive appeared first on Wohlsen Construction.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Construction is one of the world’s most important sectors and it wouldn’t be where it is today without all the dedicated individuals who continue to take the industry forward. We love celebrating exceptional AEC professionals so every year, we ask the community to nominate their top picks for Autodesk’s 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction.
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Construction Marketing
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Between January and October of 2021, 79,289 vacant lots were sold in the 100 largest U.S. metro areas, highlighting a 32.4% increase from the same time period in 2020, according to Realtor.com. For those looking to invest in a vacant lot (also known as ‘raw land’), the thought of going on to develop the site can be daunting, especially for those who have never taken on such a large project before.
Job Order Contracting
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
An Efficient Approach to Facilities Sustainment requires the Integration of Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Teams, a robust programmatic process, and a common data environment inclusive of locally researched granular cost data. Process must complement the product/service, as well as participant, stakeholders, and other resources. Integrate cross-functional teams and organizations.
Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant
Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.
Civiconcepts
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Introduction To Crown Molding The crown molding was first used by the ancient Egyptians to decorate house exteriors as well as columns. The crown molding adds depth and formality to a … Types Of Crown Molding | Top 10 Crown Molding Styles | Best Types Of Crown Molding Materials | Crown Molding ceiling Read More ».
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Construction projects don’t happen in a vacuum. Multiple people are always involved in bringing a project to life, which is why collaboration is so important. . Teams need to work together to move a project forward—and construction document management plays a significant role here. Stakeholders must get their hands on various documents (including plans, models, and documents) at any given time.
Construction Project Zone brings together the best content for construction projects from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Job Order Contracting
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
The fundamental requirements for achieving adequate cost management with respect to physical infrastructure sustainment and new construction are shown below. Tools and services to accomplish the goal are readily available. Physical Infrastructure Management – Requisite Tools. Implementation of programmatic, robust, integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery process for ALL requirements.
Civiconcepts
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Introduction of Measuring Tools Various types of measuring tools are used for measuring a physical quantity, in the civil field such as quality assurance, physics, and engineering, measurement is the … Types of Measuring Tools | Top 15 Measuring Tools With Their Name & Pictures | Measuring Instrument List Read More ».
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and others tell construction attendees at record turnout for Tradeswomen Build Nations conference that investment in women is critical to U.S. competitiveness.
Construction Marketing
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
You can’t overlook the importance of installing decking on commercial trailers, as it helps create additional room to store your cargo while in transit. The decking on commercial trailers also boosts the efficiency of your commercial trailer because it allows you to transport a lot of cargo in large quantities. . But despite these benefits, the steps you must follow when installing decking on commercial trailers might appear too complicated for the average person.
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The specialty contractor space is facing a transformative period, driven by labor shortages, rapid technological advancements, and increasing regulatory requirements. In 2024, contractors must navigate complex challenges like fragmented management systems and delays in payment. This guide offers a deep dive into the key disruptions reshaping the industry over the next 24 months, including digitization, sustainable practices, and modular construction.
Job Order Contracting
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
This document outlines A Solid Construction Project Delivery Framework to better address the complex problems of planning, procurement, and new builds. All the tools and support services to support this framework are available to ensure that over 90% of all repairs, renovation, maintenance, and new builds are delivered in a satisfactory, quality manner, on time and on budget.
Wolgast Corporation
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
A critical element of your business plan is a realistic budget for anticipated expenses, along with possible revenue streams. One of the biggest expenses of a business to factor into the budget is the building cost. Realistic Building Costs. Some businesses can operate anywhere and will be able to easily get a rental cost number to plug into their plan, but other operations need a more robust and well developed idea of a building designed for their particular use.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 30, 2022
The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts is a venue that stands out even in the Music City: a state-of-the-art performance hall with a classic design offering two recital halls, 12,000-sq-ft grand lobby and 1,700-seat performance hall.
Extranet Evolution
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Judging from its 2022 ‘Glider Gathering’, Glider Technology is fast becoming an influential player in the UK construction technology market. UK-based SaaS construction technology provider Glider Technology has come a long way in just a few years. On 2 November 2022, I attended the company’s first (pandemic-delayed) user conference.* Its ‘Glider Gathering’ was held at Coventry University (one of Glider’s earliest enterprise customers) and welcomed some 40 deleg
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Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 31, 2022
The lack of a basic framework for the construction of facilities is the fundamental cause of rampant environmental and economic waste. The term “construction” in this case is used for any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new building activity associated with a built structure (buildings, roadways, airports, bridges, dams, … ). Any construction “project” can be defined as any number of more granular tasks that are performed in sequence or in parallel.
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Photos courtesy Binyan Studios. By Alexander Donovan, LEED AP. When designing and building high-profile high-rises, a unitized curtain wall system is often the favored facade solution, for more reasons than just highlighting the skyline. The benefits of this approach range from manufacturing, quality control, onsite installation speed, and enhanced water resistance.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Supercharge your project information with Asite’s Common Data Environment (CDE). Transform how you capture and work with project data and turn project communications, forms, and activity into actionable insights.
Natural Building
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
At one point, the sandstone caves of Kinver’s Edge were home to 44 people, and in the 1960s, they were the last cave people in England. The network of troglodytes was first constructed in the 18th century and, by various accounts, it likely inspired Tolkien more than a century later to write “The Hobbit.” Likely it was quarry workers who began digging homes in the 250-million-year-old sandstone escarpment in the 1600s (though the first official record of a home here was in 1777).
Speaker: Donna Laquidara-Carr, PhD, LEED AP, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Construction Network
In today’s construction market, owners, construction managers, and contractors must navigate increasing challenges, from cost management to project delays. Fortunately, digital tools now offer valuable insights to help mitigate these risks. However, the sheer volume of tools and the complexity of leveraging their data effectively can be daunting. That’s where data-driven construction comes in.
The Korte Company
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
When Gary Korte visited the Tinker Air Force base earlier this summer, he joined the project superintendent to review the site’s three major job sites. . There, the KC-46A fuel maintenance hangar , KC-46A depot maintenance hangar and an industrial PMXG plating facility mark some of The Korte Company’s biggest, most complex military-grade construction Design-Build projects to date.
West Shore Construction
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Working from home presents some unique challenges. However, setting up your home with distinct areas for work and rest is a great way to minimize distraction and maintain a healthy work and home life balance. This can be achieved by designating specific areas of your home for specific purposes. West Shore Construction has some tips to help you do just that!
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
The $800 million replacement of Salt Lake City’s only wastewater. treatment or water reclamation facility is shifting to the major. construction phase.
Construction Superintendent Magazine
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Total construction spending increased by.2% for the month of September and by 10.9% for the year as nonresidential construction activity now outpaces residential construction, according to an analysis the Associated General Contractors of America released of federal spending data. Association officials noted that gains in public sector transportation construction have lagged other fast-growing segments as officials grapple with Buy America and other new regulatory requirements.
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Managing construction projects in disparate systems and spreadsheets is difficult due to numerous moving parts and diverse stakeholder needs. A dynamic, intuitive software solution is essential for everyone involved—owners, designers, engineers, Construction Managers, and General Contractors. Companies need a secure, centralized system to manage documents, scheduling, financials, and more.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Sustainability is a key focus in today’s construction sector. Construction companies are now expected to design and deliver structures that are more circular in their approach. Dura Vermeer is one company that is leading the way in this area. This is one of their first projects of its kind – Alliander Westpoort , an entirely timber made structure.
Seven Multi-Site Solutions
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (Wednesday, November 2, 2022)—Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, Inc. ( Sevan ), a global leader in innovative program management for clients with multiple sites, announces four leadership promotions. Sevan has four tenured team members who have been promoted into Senior Vice President and Vice President positions. The company’s commitment to career development directly drives internal promotions at every level in the organization bi-annually.
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 31, 2022
A barrier sill, built under emergency conditions, has stopped a wedge of salt traveling up the river perilously close to drinking water intakes. .
Develop Coaching
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Operating systems and processes, do you have them? Or do you feel a bit clueless when it comes to systems for your business? For anyone that wants to grow their construction business then getting your operating systems and processes in place is essential. Most of us know this but it can seem complicated, and if you don’t do it right the fear is that you could end up in more of a mess than when you started.
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Aging construction ERP systems can slow down productivity and put your business at risk. If you’re working with outdated software, you may be missing out on essential features and innovations like AI, AR, and enhanced reporting capabilities. This guide provides you with insights regarding when you need to upgrade and outlines what to look for in a new construction ERP system.
Constructlaw
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Triple B Servs., LLP v. City of Conroe , No. 09-21-00096-CV, 2022 Tex. App. LEXIS 4824, 2022 WL 2720451 (Tex. App. July 14, 2022). The Texas Court of Appeals recently affirmed a ruling, granting the city of Conroe governmental immunity from a contractor’s lawsuit, asserting claims for breach of contract and violation of the Texas Public Prompt Pay Act.
Practical Law Construction
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
In recent years there has been recognition within the UK construction industry of the importance of the reduction of carbon emissions. Major standard forms have responded to market demand and made provision for carbon reduction provisions, for example, JCT’s sustainability provisions , NEC’s Option X29 and FIDIC’s Climate Change Charter.
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics.
CivilJungle
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Sump Pump. The sump pump will impair- provide that it will manage water, sump pumps will look for water-resistance by addition, corrosion- proof. When a sump pump begins to oxidize, it will naturally generate battery ultimate, but the issue can radiate to the whole apparatus. Its strange sound- unknown noises- is a pretty suitable sign that your pump requires hard work, and crumbling sounds may harm the apparatus, indicating the necessity for renewal.
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Contingency planning is a strategic plan to allocate resources, time, and money if “all hell breaks loose” on a project. It considers risk mitigation and planning for a worst-case scenario. Contingency planning in construction is necessary. You're expected to throw in a percentage to cover a contingency plan in your estimates but is it enough? There is an art to this type of planning and, if project leaders aren’t careful, a contingency plan could cost the company a lot more than lapsed deadlin
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