UK Construction Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Planning a renovation or demolition project? Key Takeaways Soft strip demolition is a careful process of removing non-structural elements from buildings, prepping for renovation or demolition while preserving structural integrity and allowing potential reuse of materials. Safety is a cornerstone of any soft strip demolition project.

Environmental Impact Assessment 62

Environmental Impact Assessment Historic Preservation Safety Regulations Building Performance Measurement 62

CCR Magazine

JUNE 13, 2024

This approach involves manufacturing modules or sections of the building off-site in controlled environments, which are then transported to the construction site for assembly. By prefabricating these sections, projects experience significantly reduced construction times and minimized on-site waste.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Materials Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Building Automation 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The project’s location crosses a superfund site, which made special drainage measures–such as realigning the groundwater remediation system while ensuring the treatment facility experienced no downtime. Initially, the plan was to place loose rip-rap rock on the slope to prevent material sloughing.

Engineering 130

Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Environmental Consulting 130

cnstrctr

DECEMBER 10, 2019

A heritage building is any structure of sufficient age that it retains some historical value within the city. A heritage building doesn’t need to be 100 years old, but it should have some form of historical value. Buildings as recent as the 70s, 80s and 90s can have historical value and can be considered heritage.

Historic Preservation 88

Historic Preservation Building Permits Project Management Consulting Building Design 88

UK Construction Blog

JULY 31, 2024

Some may be relatively well-preserved, requiring only minimal work to restore, while others might be severely neglected, presenting a multitude of challenges for potential buyers. Online Real Estate Platforms Sites like Rightmove, Zoopla, and PrimeLocation are key resources for finding abandoned properties.

Property Management 62

Property Management Plumbing Systems Historic Preservation Structural Systems 62

CCR Magazine

JULY 24, 2023

Despite being so highly regarded and well known, the hospital’s future remained undecided—even in 2006, when it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. But thanks to ultra-strong efforts by Preservation Chicago and Landmarks Illinois, the Cook County Board of Commissioners’ plan to demolish the historic hospital was overturned.

Historic Preservation 52

Historic Preservation Masonry Flooring Systems Public Works 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

That’s exactly what reality capture and site scanning provide. Kipp Ivey , National Key Account Manager at Faro , and Adam Settino , Solutions Engineer Manager at Openspace , join the show to break down what reality capture and site scanning is, why they’re useful, and how they work. Reality capture and site scanning defined.

Site Planning 93

Site Planning Stakeholder Engagement Project Management Historic Preservation 93

Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Construction of the Thruway is carefully planned in multiple phases, with significant support from federal funding like the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Community involvement has been an essential part of the planning process, ensuring that concerns are addressed and benefits are maximized for residents.

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Environmental Impact Assessment Infrastructure Development Project Management Safety Regulations 52

ENR Construction

JULY 25, 2012

Search our site: Infrastructure. Historical Indices. Survey Schedule. Amtrak Plans $6.5B Description: Funding is not in place yet for the program, which would include a new train shed, tracks and concourses, but preserve the historic stations architecture. site map |. contact us. industry jobs.

Historic Preservation 62

Historic Preservation Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management 62

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

These often feature personalized plans, combining elements such as nutrition, fitness and mental wellness activities. According to a survey by Expedia, 55% of employees view bleisure as a way to maintain a better work-life balance.

Real Estate Development 52

Real Estate Development Building Controls Building Standards Sustainability 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

By leveraging 3D models in the field, teams can walk the projects, and ensure constructability and maintainability without having to wait for a designer to be brought on site. Historically, construction has been behind the curve in adopting technology. Prefabricated construction again could help ease labor shortages.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 137

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Building Automation Project Management 137

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 18, 2021

According to a recent survey from Autodesk and Dodge Data & Analytics, 66% of general contractors experience trouble getting off the job on at least a quarter of their projects. The right construction closeout plan, starting well before actual closeout, is essential to a seamless client handover. Key Takeaways.

Closeout 52

Closeout Project Management Handover Risk Management 52

Business Facilities

AUGUST 7, 2019

Enjoy local shops, restaurants and events in Henderson’s historic downtown core: the Water Street District. The American Gaming Association’s (AGA) State of the States 2018: The AGA Survey of the Commercial Casino Industry, is an economic analysis of U.S. Photo: Visit Henderson). Areas with gaming as an attraction offer a special lure.

Historic Preservation 51

Historic Preservation Facility Management Quality Control Ramps 51

ENR Construction

AUGUST 16, 2012

Search our site: Infrastructure. Historical Indices. Survey Schedule. Building permits posted on New York City construction sites are sporting an intelligent look these days as older permits give way to new ones bearing QR codes—those stamp-like squares of dots and dashes. contact us. industry jobs. Transportation.

Building Permits 74

Building Permits Building Codes Permits Site Planning 74

Business Facilities

AUGUST 21, 2017

The state’s favorable business tax structure, government policies and competitive costs make planning for future growth easy. The second most important factor in the ProTech survey: career paths. From the July/August 2017 Issue . You can have peace-of-mind when you locate your business in Florida. Stress career growth.

Government Works 72

Government Works Infrastructure Development Real Estate Development Public Works 72

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Facility management/engineering planning. An owner’s review of the historical type and volume of work is generally the first step. Historical and planned budgets also are evaluated to assure long term, consistent execution of the JOC program. As acquisition planning is an ongoing activity, the plan continuously updated.

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance General Contracting Quality Control 40

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardized cost databases have been introduced based upon MasterFormat that enable construction owners, service providers, building product manufactures, and technology providers to improve cost visibility and also expand upon using historical and/or custom cost data. Site and Infrastructure Subgroup: Divisions 30 – 39. Requirements.

Fire Protection System Installation 45

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Collaboration Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 45

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardized cost databases have been introduced based upon MasterFormat that enable construction owners, service providers, building product manufactures, and technology providers to improve cost visibility and also expand upon using historical and/or custom cost data. Site and Infrastructure Subgroup: Divisions 30 – 39. Requirements.

Fire Protection System Installation 45

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Collaboration Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 45

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 21, 2024

In the meantime, the fight to get an agreement on the remodelling plans for the United Kingdom parliament, which cost £22 billion. Epic pest control difficulties abound in the UK’s historic parliamentary complex, possibly the world’s most renowned set of buildings. I had computer mice. I have office food eaters.

Fire Protection System Installation 62

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Cost Control Government Works 62

Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2012

The difference between the individual’s baseline and the core competencies required by the individual will form a “GAP” This GAP analysis will provide the individual and their supervisor the ability to create development plans and justify funding for training. o Planning, Project and Program Management.

Building Performance Measurement 45

Building Performance Measurement Fire Protection System Installation Renewable Energy Systems Fire Protection Systems 45

Construction Daily News

JANUARY 1, 2024

The 2022 American Community Survey found a record 24.7% To preserve the court process, the SFO did not comment. ” Biden promised that his Investing in America employment plan projects “will move faster and without delays.” of immigrants in construction. The ACS reported 11.8 Courts have not heard the charges.

Safety Regulations 52

Safety Regulations Health Regulations Historic Preservation Government Works 52