Building Radar

JULY 24, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore the significance of strategic partnerships in construction events and provide practical insights on how to foster these valuable relationships. By spreading risk across multiple partners, construction firms can minimize the impact of market fluctuations, regulatory changes, or unforeseen challenges.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

One of these projects is the Union Beach New Jersey Coastal Storm Risk Management Project. Project Location Map for the Union Beach, New Jersey Coastal Storm Risk Management Project. David Gentile, project manager, New York District, U.S. The Borough of Union Beach is a bayside community of 1.8 Credit: USACE.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 28, 2024

The partnership combines WINT’s industry-leading AI-based water management solutions with HSB’s unique expertise in IoT technology and OEM uptime warranty solutions to provide businesses with an ultimate solution to protect from water leak damage. Water leaks are a major point of pain across the real estate and construction industry.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 25, 2022

There are a couple big events in Chicago in August. To see what else is coming up in 2022-23, check out our list of top construction events for the year. Featured Construction Events. August 2022 Construction Events. Want to attend an event, but need approval? Both of which focus heavily on construction technology.

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

IS YOUR BUSINESS EFFECTIVELY PRIORITIZING CONSTRUCTION RISK MANAGEMENT? Truth be told, every industry involves risk. Ever-present risks can delay or completely derail investments. With that said, construction risk management should be a priority for your company. WHAT IS CONSTRUCTION RISK MANAGEMENT?

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

How Well Does Your Business Prioritize Construction Risk Management? Truth be told, every industry involves risk. Whether the project involves a multi-million-dollar office building or a three-story apartment complex, there are several risks that need to be considered in order to ensure the success of any construction project.

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New Civil Engineer

JULY 16, 2023

WSP associate flood risk engineers Tom Fitzpatrick and Matt Wiltshire discuss how public engagement helped shape the preferred option for the Kendal Flood Risk Management Scheme. This video is from NCE's Flood Resilience Forum 2023 held on 19 April 2023.

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Construction Law

MAY 4, 2021

A great divide exists between those who take proactive action to prevent undesirable events and those who just muddle along and wait until the bad thing happens before belatedly doing anything about it. Construction abounds with examples of both approaches, but unfortunately the outcome of the heads in the sand policy can be fatal.

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In Eight

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Because organizations know that these processes — executed to their best advantage — reduce risk to both client and supplier. For example, if you are going to expect a site manager to complete a two-page form that can’t be saved midway through, then don’t expect to get the form anytime close to the event. Reusability.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

By John Clow, MentorAPM co-founder and COO The extreme weather risk to clean water infrastructure is up— way up. A smart way to protect and enhance those investments is with asset management, which helps utilities make risk-based decisions and derive maximum value from assets.

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Risk Management Building Resilience Project Management Consulting Facility Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

By John Clow, MentorAPM co-founder and COO The extreme weather risk to clean water infrastructure is up— way up. A smart way to protect and enhance those investments is with asset management, which helps utilities make risk-based decisions and derive maximum value from assets.

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Risk Management Building Resilience Project Management Consulting Facility Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

announces the City of Norfolk has selected Norfolk Resilience Partners, a joint venture among AECOM, Moffatt & Nichol, and Volkert, to provide program and project management services in support of its $2.6B Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) Program. Norfolk, Virginia — Volkert, Inc.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 29, 2023

(Houston, Texas) The Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) has partnered with planning, engineering and program management firm, Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc. The District is a leading authority dedicated to reducing the risk of flooding and protecting the residents and infrastructure of Harris County, Texas.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 24, 2024

The CEO must show competence and reliability in managing the company’s operations and steering its strategic direction. By integrating topics such as strategy, culture, and talent development into each board meeting, the dialogue shifts from risk aversion to opportunity capture.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 6, 2023

Surety capacity is being constrained as providers seek to manage risk, and brokers now warn that contractors with tight headroom on balance sheets could be refused bonding. Chris Davies, managing director of broker DRS Bond Management, said: “The demise of Henry has bombed the market for probably a year to 18 months.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 31, 2024

Rather than through annual Flood Mitigation Assistance grant cycle, Swift Current provides resiliency dollars after a major disaster declaration following a flood-related disaster event to reduce risk against future flood damage. Read more Government + Policy Resilient Construction Government + Policy

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 9, 2023

The program features a panel discussion titled, “ Fair Geotechnical Risk Management and Mitigation of Unforeseen and Varying Site Conditions.” This panel session will discuss risks associated with unforeseen and varying site conditions, including obstructions, using examples from the panelists and audience experiences.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 6, 2022

Construction events, conferences, and trade shows provide dynamic, hands-on moments to stay ahead of trends, opportunities, and risks. 2022 is chock full of can’t-miss events for construction industry professionals across the entire AECO spectrum. Top 2022 Construction Events & Conferences. 2022 is no exception.

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Roads Online

APRIL 1, 2024

Image courtesy of Quest Events. Material provided by Quest Events At the Urban Infrastructure Strategy 2024 conference, Federal, State, and Local government officials will meet with private sector leaders to discuss proven strategies and share their insights for improving infrastructure management and community development.

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Rabbet

AUGUST 29, 2024

Contingency generally refers to an amount of money that is set aside for a future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty. Contingency provides the cushion needed to prevent cost overruns due unexpected events. While we know we have items that we have not fully predicted in our budget.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 17, 2024

will focus on the connection between technology adoption in construction and reducing the cost of risk. Innovative real-world technology is providing powerful, proven solutions for mitigating risk in construction, including the rising risk and exposure related to water damage,” Ghanbarian said.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 5, 2024

Since 2019, Xylem technology has enabled water managers around the world to treat over 13 billion cubic meters of water for reuse – equivalent to the domestic water needs of 197 million people annually. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report. Our 23,000 diverse employees delivered combined pro forma revenue of $8.1 billion in 2023.

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Maltaward

JULY 12, 2022

However, when it comes to live events and venues, even the most experienced queuer can become lost if there isn’t some semblance of order and safety in place. Creating a safe and orderly queue is essential not only for peaceful entry into an event or venue but also for the health and wellbeing of all concerned.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JUNE 17, 2022

While there are legal implications related to pursuing a claim for additional time or money, there are also practical considerations for both job site and the workers when a severe weather event occurs. Evaluate site-specific risks. Assign a jobsite foreman to perform a worker headcount during storm refuge and post-storm.

Site Planning 62

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 1, 2023

(WI, FL, GA, NC), Presto Geosystems Director Civil engineers are responsible for designing resilient urban infrastructure that can withstand the impact of natural disasters, extreme weather events, and changing climate patterns. A vital component of stormwater management is the construction of stormwater channels.

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Wall Systems Risk Management Change Management Sustainability 246

Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 9, 2020

It has not been a week since the catastrophic events in Nashville and surrounding areas. While there are legal implications related to pursuing a claim for additional time or money, there are also practical considerations for both job site and the workers when a severe weather event occurs. Evaluate site-specific risks.

Site Planning 71

Site Planning Risk Management General Contracting Project Management 71

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Common to both tracks are data management; subsurface investigation; risk management; sustainability; resiliency; geo-hazards; testing and QC/QA; international, national, state and local codes; workforce development; equipment and material innovations; and project delivery.

Controls Manufacturing 254

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 6, 2023

A new I-17 regional drainage system designed to reduce the risk of stormwater flooding in underpasses between Peoria Avenue and Greenway Road in Phoenix is ready to operate in time for this summer’s monsoon. Primary work on the new system started in spring 2020.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 24, 2023

Water damage continues to be a source of significant risk in buildings and on job sites. In the event the WINT system fails to prevent water leak damage, HSB will reimburse the cost of resulting water damage up to $250,000.00, therefore significantly reducing exposure to high deductibles that are very common in the market. “

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 27, 2023

June 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) today announced the initial program for its upcoming ASCEND event, 23–25 October, Caesars Forum, Las Vegas. ASCEND is the world’s premier outcomes-focused, interdisciplinary space event designed to accelerate building our off-world future.

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Collaboration Sustainability Schedule Management Risk Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

CHICAGO – EarthCam, the leader in live camera technology, content and services, today announced its latest integration with Procore ® , a leading global provider of construction management software. Alerts are generated based on predefined actions and notifications are sent about issues or events that require attention.

Construction Management 130

Construction Management Quality Control Risk Management Project Management 130

UK Construction Blog

JULY 26, 2024

Navigating the construction industry can be challenging, especially when it comes to managing risks and ensuring financial protection. Construction insurance provides the necessary coverage to safeguard against various risks such as property damage, accidents, and unforeseen events.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

For the most part, it’s an uncomfortable lottery, in which disaster could strike communities that have only been allocated minimal preparation for the management of the consequences of such events. Many countries participating in the WFP are at heightened risk of food shortage because they lack local flood data.

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Environmental Impact Assessment Risk Management Mapping Infrastructure Development 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 8, 2023

The BIL established the Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Formula Program to make surface transportation and its users more resilient to natural hazards and weather events. Being able to leverage federal dollars is a huge incentive to take a hard look at our systems.”

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The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 12, 2023

He’s happy because 20 years ago he left a lucrative career as a hedge fund manager to start a construction company in Rehoboth Beach, Del., John “JD” DiStefano carries that flag to the field as one of the company’s two production managers in Delaware. Such is the story of Schell Brothers, our 2023 Builder of the Year.

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Project Management Consulting Construction Management Warranty Insurance Management 246

CCR Magazine

JULY 1, 2024

They design, implement, and manage systems that control water levels and prevent floods. Some of the best flood engineer Brisbane offers, have the skills from various fields, including civil engineering, hydrology, and environmental science, to create comprehensive flood management plans.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 7, 2024

To reduce the risk of flooding, the Army Corps, since the 1970s has been replenishing this lost sand by dredging sand from the ocean and pumping it onto the beach to increase the height and width of the beach berm. Ahmed Radwan, project manager, New York District, U.S. He is also a former project manager, New York District, U.S.

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