Practical Law Construction

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The court may order a stay of a claim pursuant to CPR 3.1(2)(f) where the claimant has previously been ordered to pay the defendant sums in satisfaction of an adjudicator’s decision and the claimant has not done so. That power is exercised, in part, with the “pay now argue later” ethos of the Construction Act 1996 in mind. The key decisions to date (which I discuss below) balance a party’s rights of access to the court against those broader policy objectives.

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Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Pennsylvania will invest an additional $246 million into the Port of Philadelphia to continue modernization efforts and improve regional economic stability. The post Port Of Philadelphia: Gov. Wolf Announces $246M Investment appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

Infrastructure Development 115

Infrastructure Development Zoning 115

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2022

Photos courtesy Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association ( PIMA ). by Marcin Pazera, PhD. When installing a new or replacement low-slope roof, the right components can dramatically improve the system’s performance and longevity. As the continued effects of climate change place greater demands on the built environment, adequate insulation has increasingly become a central element in evaluating a building’s resiliency and thermal efficiency.

Energy Efficiency 102

Energy Efficiency Roofing Systems Wall Systems Structural Systems 102

Learn Civil Engineering

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Spandrel Beam Meaning In frame structures, spandrel beam plays an important role. This beam moves horizontally joining the exterior most columns to another column. Spandrel beam are generally known as “Edge beams”. What is Spandrel Beam? In multistory buildings, these beams are generally provided at each floor level to differentiate among the different floor levels. […].

Building Design 98

Building Design 98

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Practical Law Construction

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

It might have taken a while before we started to see enforcement decisions in Ireland’s High Court arising from adjudications under the Construction Contracts Act 2013 but they now seem to be on a roll, with the latest ( John Paul Construction Ltd v Tipperary Co-Operative Creamery Ltd ) handed down just a few weeks ago. This one was all about whether the adjudicator was guilty of some form of procedural unfairness, which the judge decided he wasn’t, and so enforced his decision. .

General Contracting 115

General Contracting Construction Management Contracts Change Management 115

Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

ExxonMobil will relocate its corporate headquarters from Irving to Houston, TX, bringing the number of Fortune 500 companies in the area to 25. The post ExxonMobil Is Moving Its Headquarters To Houston appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

Real Estate Development 105

Real Estate Development 105

Learn Civil Engineering

JANUARY 31, 2022

What are steel bars? Steel bars are the core components of the construction industry. Steel bars are also known as reinforcing bars or reinforcing steel. As we know, plain concrete is weak in tension and strong in compression. So, Steel bars are used for the reinforcement of concrete structures to strengthen the structure under the […].

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Estimating 98

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2022

Photos courtesy Stuart Dean Company. Restoring original design intent after decades of façade damage. by Christopher C. Incorvaia. A striking, early example of late modern “high-technology” architecture received a 21 st century facelift. Its aluminum-clad exterior was refinished with a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) based coating system, restoring the building’s façade to a just-like-new condition designed to last for over 20 years.

Painting/finishing 98

Painting/finishing Historic Preservation Wall Systems Quality Assurance 98

Business Facilities

JANUARY 31, 2022

New $95 million Quadrant magnet manufacturing facility will create 200 jobs in Louisville, KY, provide rare-earth magnets for electric vehicle motors. The post Quadrant Building $95M Magnet Manufacturing Facility In Kentucky appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

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Civiconcepts

JANUARY 31, 2022

In mechanical operation as well as a general practice, a hammer is an essential tool. Hammer used for impacting the surface of an object or for removing scraps. There are … 25 Types of Hammers | Different Types of Hammers and Their Uses | Top 25 Hammers Types Read More ».

Construction Equipment 98

Construction Equipment 98

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.

Risk Management

Learn Civil Engineering

JANUARY 29, 2022

What is Gypsum? Gypsum is broadly mined and is used as a fertilizer. Also, It is used as the main constituent in many forms of plaster, blackboard/sidewalk chalk, and drywall. Meaning of Gypsum Gypsum is a soft sulphate mineral which is composed of calcium sulphate dehydrate and Its chemical formula is CaSo42H2O. Also Read: Plastering […].

Building Materials 98

Building Materials 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 31, 2022

The resilience required to tackle the challenges of 2021 has become a solid foundation for building in 2022. So how do we turn lessons learned into something that makes us smarter, more strategic builders? With some economists calling 2022 the year of “consolidation and rebalancing,” the road ahead may not be without speed bumps, but at least we’ll have a better sense of how to navigate them. .

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 97

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Change Management Building Resilience 97

Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County, Florida wrapped up 2021 with a new leader and record-breaking job creation and capital investment. The post Sarasota County, Florida Sees National Accolades, New EDO Leader appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

Infrastructure Development 100

Infrastructure Development 100

Civiconcepts

JANUARY 29, 2022

The Waterproof Basement consists of different types of materials and different methods used for preventing the water from penetrating the basement of the structure. Basement waterproofing is a basement that … How To Waterproof Basement | Waterproofing Basement Walls From Inside | Top 4 Best Basement Waterproofing Methods Read More ».

Painting/finishing 98

Painting/finishing 98

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Construction Management

Learn Civil Engineering

JANUARY 30, 2022

What is Stone in Building Construction? Stone is one of the most essential material in building construction, based on the construction necessity different type of stone is used in construction (like for masonry, concrete roofing, dams, roads, etc.) Classification of Building Stones There are three types of classification of building stones: Physical Geological Scientific Physical […].

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Masonry Building Materials 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

What it is, how it’s measured, why it matters, and how to improve it. Everything you need to know about construction quality and how to manage it. Quality is what separates the good from the bad. Both in our lives and in our work, quality is the defining factor in how we evaluate and are evaluated by others. In short, it determines how we feel about our efforts at the end of each day.

Construction Management 97

Construction Management Quality Assurance Closeout Quality Control 97

Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Sierra Nevada Corporation's new aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul facilities will create 150 jobs at the Dayton International Airport. The post Sierra Nevada Corporation Picks Ohio For Aircraft MRO Facilities appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

Maintenance 95

Maintenance Infrastructure Development 95

Contractor Bookkeeping

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

When a business starts, it’s natural for the owner to be a jack-of-all-trades. You may not have the capital to hire specialists or access the technology to help you. As your business grows–or as you look to take a minor role in your construction company–you may find the industry has become over-reliant on you, which makes it difficult for you to take a step back.

Budgeting 89

Budgeting Project Management Construction Management 89

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.

Construction Management

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Improving facilities management outcomes requires building trust & connection. Real property owners and FMers must become trusted partners with service providers (architects, engineers, and builders) and their building user customers. This requires solid leadership both internally and externally with a focus upon long-term, relationship and mutually beneficial outcomes.

Facility Management 92

Facility Management Property Management Change Management Project Management 92

ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

New economic study cites lower development costs and better market conditions for the proposed 800-mile gas pipeline and export terminal, but a supplemental federal review of its projected greenhouse gas emissions is in process as opponent lawsuits challenge its approvals.

Approvals 87

Approvals 87

Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The Tennessee-based manufacturer of packaged and value-added foods will invest $53.5 million to establish new operations in Dickson. The post Monogram Assembled Foods Will Create Nearly 400 Jobs In Tennessee appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

Real Estate Development 94

Real Estate Development 94

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2022

Photos courtesy GKD-USA. Outdoor lifestyle is crucial to commercial buildings. by Dale Payne, P.E. While cities occupy just three percent of global land area, by 2050 they will be home to two-thirds of the world’s inhabitants according to Gensler’s, 75 percent of the world’s population will live in cities, according to Gensler’s Aleksander Sasha Zeljic in a June 2018 interview with Architectural Products magazine.

Building Design 72

Building Design Building Products Distribution Steel Fabrication Building Resilience 72

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Construction Management

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The lack of continuous competent leadership is the root cause of environmental and economic woes impacting the DoD’s real property portfolio and its mission. [link]. The DoD has NEVER implemented a robust, system-wide process to monitor and manage planning, procurement, and project delivery for repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction.

Property Management 91

Property Management Facility Management Procurement Maintenance 91

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Are your on-prem construction solutions no longer pulling their weight? It might be time to dump them!

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Business Facilities

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Amazon will establish a distribution center in Cumberland County, NC; Eli Lilly will invest $1B in a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Concord. The post Amazon, Eli Lilly To Bring 1,100 Jobs To North Carolina appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine.

Infrastructure Development 84

Infrastructure Development 84

Wolgast Corporation

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Maximize Funds and Improve Student/Staff Safety. 2022 and 2023 K-12 school remodeling is about maximizing funds and improving communicable and physical safety of the students and staff. Right now, schools have an opportunity to spend government funds to help their schools be safer through ESSER Funds. Safer is subjective or flexible to what is more pressing in a District, whether it is cleaner indoor air, reconfigured space or furniture for social distancing, mental health protections, an additi

Plumbing Systems 62

Plumbing Systems Plumbing Communication Sustainability 62

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Construction Management

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 31, 2022

Key Elements of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 55000 Standards. (Source-GAO Summary of Key Elements of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 55000 Standards-GAO-19-57). ISO 55000 Section Key elements. Establishing context of the organization. • Align the organization’s asset management system to its organizational objectives given the. organization’s purpose, needs, and requirements. • Ensure that the organization’s asset management strategy and crite

Stakeholder Engagement 91

Stakeholder Engagement Risk Management Structural Systems Change Management 91

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Decades ago, the manufacturing industry had to rely on active human labor, effort-extensive steps, and unnecessarily long production periods. However, the manufacturing industry has significantly improved with today’s current technology. And one of those innovations is computer numerical control or CNC machining. Large production businesses and manufacturers often invest in having their CNC machines.

Controls Manufacturing 62

Controls Manufacturing Construction Machinery Painting/finishing Engineering 62

ENR Construction

JANUARY 31, 2022

Protests from losing bidders Bechtel and BWXT, which claim conflict of interest and improprieties in award of contract worth up to $28B over ten years, spur agency review and possible rebid.

Contracts 72

Contracts 72

cnstrctr

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Achieving a quality drywall finish is a process, getting it right can be a challenge.

Painting/finishing 78

Painting/finishing 78

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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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