The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Fortunately, the implementation of off-site construction practices is one approach that can help solve these challenges. One off-site construction trend that has seen a significant rise in popularity is the production and use of prefabricated accessory dwelling units (ADUs). What Are Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)?

Building Codes 290

Building Codes Modular Construction Site Planning Building Materials Manufacturing 290

Construction Placements

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Conducting Effective Site Surveys: Tools, Techniques, and Best Practices Discover the essential steps, tools, and techniques for conducting effective site surveys. From planning to data collection, master the process!

Surveying 85

Surveying Site Planning Geotechnical Engineering Mapping 85

PN - Project Management

OCTOBER 23, 2024

With traditional methods, supervisors must physically inspect sites or rely on outdated reports, often leaving information gaps. The enhanced visibility over the entire site helps ensure that projects run smoothly and efficiently. With this in mind, drones offer a solution that minimizes human risk while improving site safety.

Construction Management 97

Construction Management Quality Control Project Management Land Use Regulations 97

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 19, 2023

San Diego, CA – Latitude 33 Planning & Engineering has announced that Phase 1 for the $60 million Bonsall development, The Havens , is under construction. The master-planned community in San Diego County offers unprecedented open space and unique amenities. Two decades ago, the site was initially approved for large estate lots.

Engineering 264

Engineering Site Planning Public Works Building Design 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

It will also include remediating a large, previously unusable brownfield site so that it can be used for greenspace. Plans call for adding a 10-foot multi-use path and buffered bicycle lanes on the north and south sides of the road, plus a sidewalk on the south side. Other project components, however, are still being designed.

Infrastructure Development 239

Infrastructure Development Public Works Ramps Site Planning 239

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 30, 2023

He brings a year of internship experience to his role at T&H, having worked as a senior for a local site development firm. Lars has nearly a decade of experience in drafting, graphics, and design in nuclear drafting, transmission and distribution, audio video design, civil/site development, and underground internet/fiber cabling design.

Infrastructure Development 130

Infrastructure Development Site Planning Permits Project Management Consulting 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

(the “Company” or “Bowman”) (NASDAQ: BWMN) was contracted by Midway Rising to deliver engineering, survey and mapping services for a new entertainment center and master plan for San Diego’s Midway-Pacific Highway community. The master plan also includes 4,250 housing units to include 2,000 designated as affordable housing units.

Surveying 130

Surveying Engineering Project Management Consulting Environmental Consulting 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Poor planning leads to, well, poor performance. In an ideal world, we would have the same thousands of experts and years of time to plan all conceivable permutations of the disaster to develop an appropriate disaster response plan. Floodbase provides WFP Zimbabwe with emergency maps of forecasted flood events. The sewers?

Environmental Impact Assessment 130

Environmental Impact Assessment Risk Management Mapping Infrastructure Development 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 3, 2023

He mapped out how organizations responsible for these large capital projects can tap into the potential of that data by using enterprise GIS and location intelligence. And pulling asset data and related information into a location-based format—a map—would make it easy for stakeholders to find and view the necessary information.

Project Management Consulting 130

Project Management Consulting Project Management Risk Management Mapping 130

ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

A new mobile application for iOS devices allows users to pin site plans to their location on Earth by integrating with Apple Maps. Then, they can take site photos and make annotations and markups on the plans.

Mapping 52

Mapping Site Planning 52

UK Construction Blog

JULY 30, 2024

The post Understanding the Importance of Site Management in Construction Projects appeared first on UK Construction Blog. As this process becomes increasingly complex, the role of effective site management is more important than ever. Keep reading as we explore site management from all angles. Planning is at its core.

Project Management 62

Project Management Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Fire Protection System Installation 62

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 13, 2023

She has extensive experience designing and managing both public and private projects in challenging geotechnical environments including civil infrastructure, multi-use urban infill projects, high-rise buildings, excavation and shoring, master-planned communities, hillside grading, and shoreline redevelopment projects.

Geotechnical Engineering 246

Geotechnical Engineering Infrastructure Development Public Works Project Management 246

CCR Magazine

MARCH 26, 2024

Inefficient construction firms are at risk of going over project budgets (due to delays, poor planning, and quality control issues). Efficiency across multiple sites Many construction firms will need to operate across multiple sites. Most notably, there is a need to move heavy construction equipment and gear between sites.

Site Planning 52

Site Planning Construction Equipment Construction Machinery Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Building Radar

AUGUST 8, 2024

A site survey is a critical step in various fields such as construction, real estate, and urban planning. This comprehensive assessment involves the collection and analysis of data about a specific location to inform decision-making and project planning. What is a Site Survey? Importance of a Site Survey 1.

Surveying 52

Surveying Environmental Impact Assessment Site Planning Land Use Regulations 52

BD+C

MARCH 8, 2017

The eight “mission” types that Uplift flies include construction and thermal inspection, as well as real estate surveying and mapping. In early 2016, Clayco, the Chicago-based design-build contractor, launched Uplift Data Partners, a full-service provider of drone technology and remote pilot training.

Site Planning 80

Site Planning Mapping Inspection Surveying 80

Fleis & VandenBrink

JUNE 3, 2024

GIS (Geographic Information System) surveying is a powerful tool that combines traditional land surveying techniques with geospatial technology to create detailed maps and databases. It allows users to organize, visualize, and analyze vast amounts of data for planning new construction projects or maintaining existing infrastructure.

Surveying 52

Surveying Mapping Property Management Infrastructure Development 52

Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Architecture firm, Marvel, the developer, Phipps Houses, and NYC’s Department of City Planning are all collaborators on the project. The eight design principles, demonstrated in Figure 1 (the road map), guide the project, resulting in a diverse set of buildings prioritizing functionality over symmetry.

Site Planning 111

Site Planning Mapping Building Design Architecture 111

BD+C

APRIL 23, 2014

Imagine a robot, something like a combination Roomba vac and magic marker, that could translate complex construction drawings onto the ground, leaving an error-free map for building crews to follow. Body Image: read more. Architects Contractors Designers Engineers Building Technology'

Site Planning 99

Site Planning Mapping Building Design Engineering 99

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

These beams were precisely assembled on-site, achieving a remarkable margin of error of less than 1-mm. The structure’s dome is composed of 277 unique triangles made from CLT produced at Stora Enso’s Gruvon site in Sweden. For the Wisdome project, the total construction time was one year and ten months.

Architecture 130

Architecture Steel Fabrication Material Handling Energy Efficiency 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The schedule is the beating heart of every project, providing the road map that every team member will base their work around. The more members that are added to the project team, the more mature the schedule should become, adding depth and establishing a more thorough plan for every member of your team.

Schedule Management 145

Schedule Management Risk Management Project Management Quality Control 145

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 1, 2023

Homebuilding Data Analytics Higharc automates the flow of information about home plans among the various homebuilding departments and stakeholders—from permitting officers to tradespeople to salespeople. A new home design can inherit pattern rules and map them onto its floorplan.

Building Products Distribution 246

Building Products Distribution Building Design Change Management Building Permits 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

By Matt Desmond, President AGTEK, Vice President Heavy Construction, Construction Management Solutions at Hexagon Estimates aren’t just a “necessary evil” in the process of creating bids and design plans; they also ensure projects stay on track by offering a baseline to compare construction project activity—or a scoreboard—to measure success.

Estimating 130

Estimating Site Planning Cost Control Construction Management 130

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Temporary facilities on construction sites can make or break your project. Your site’s efficiency hangs in the balance – grab these insights and build better. Water and sanitation facilities directly impact worker health and on-site productivity. These spaces are the brain of your site.

Material Storage 52

Material Storage Site Planning Health Regulations Construction Equipment 52

BDC Network

MAY 25, 2023

4 considerations for increasing biodiversity in construction projects 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/25/2023 - 09:39 Urban Planning As climate change is linked with biodiversity depletion, fostering biodiverse landscapes during construction can create benefits beyond the immediate surroundings of the project.

Land Use Regulations 116

Land Use Regulations Environmental Consulting Site Planning Project Management Consulting 116

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

We plan and prepare as best we can but the unpredictable nature of geology can surprise us at any moment. With the different sites and dynamic nature––literally––of the project, we wanted to adopt technology that would enhance tunneling efficiency and tracking, reduce downtime and streamline data flows.”

Building Performance Measurement 130

Building Performance Measurement Building Automation Quality Control Surveying 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

In simplest terms, to get environmental approvals, agency regulators need the answers to three questions: What resources are at the site? Site Selection and Impact Assessment The initial step in the solar environmental permitting journey involves meticulous site selection and impact assessment. What are the potential effects?

Permits 130

Permits Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Conservation Environmental Consulting 130

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 21, 2021

What are the things you considered before and after a construction site is built? This is the most common question by several companies and establishments that want to add another construction site in a different environment. Where to Get Underground Utility Plans? How to see the underground before starting a project?”

Site Planning 62

Site Planning Mapping Construction Equipment Electrical Systems 62

Plant & Civil Engineer

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Roger Bullivant Limited (RBL) is applying innovative ground engineering techniques to tackle the complex challenges posed by former quarry sites, where highwalls and backfilled ground create significant geotechnical variability that sometimes cannot be foreseen. Negative skin friction from weak made ground was also factored into the design.

Site Planning 52

Site Planning Foundation Systems Geotechnical Engineering Wall Systems 52

BDC Network

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Kimley-Horn eliminates the guesswork of electric vehicle charger site selection 0 dbarista Mon, 11/27/2023 - 15:08 Engineers Private businesses and governments can now choose their new electric vehicle (EV) charger locations with data-driven precision. TREDLite EV makes a science out of site selection.” Customized client-specific data.

Building Permits 52

Building Permits Ramps Site Planning Building Optimization 52

Plant & Civil Engineer

AUGUST 19, 2024

This free app is available both to customers and the public, setting a new standard for enhanced project efficiency and sustainability in equipment planning and utilisation. This not only supports the equipment planning phase and placement, it ensures precision and ease when making decisions on the right equipment to hire.

Construction Equipment 52

Construction Equipment Site Planning Sustainability Mapping 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 27, 2024

This allows users to choose the method that best suits their needs or as dictated by site conditions. Optional Trimble Protected Plus and Premium protection plans are also offered. Able to operate on 450 MHz, 900 MHz or LTE bands, users have flexibility in how they receive and transmit RTK corrections.

Building Performance Measurement 130

Building Performance Measurement Surveying Infrastructure Development Site Planning 130

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Geohazard assessments typically involve data collection, site inspections, and the use of advanced technology, such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing, to assess vulnerability. This could involve engineering solutions, land-use planning, or early warning systems.

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Environmental Impact Assessment Infrastructure Development Risk Management Structural Systems 52

BDC Network

JANUARY 8, 2024

Arrival Arrival is the first impression of a place or site. Visitors to the Robinson Nature Center are immediately afforded a view of the center and a clear directional understanding as they enter the site and turn into the parking lot. What is the ADROIT Approach?

Mapping 52

Mapping Site Planning Building Design Landscaping 52

UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2023

For construction firms balancing tight project deadlines already, more extreme weather brings costly delays and site damage risks needing urgent solutions. Flood map overlays highlight properties and access routes at highest risk – ensure you have waterproofing and drainage provisions in place.

Insurance Management 62

Insurance Management Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Building Resilience Risk Management 62

Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

With various closures and detours planned, understanding the details will benefit all who use this vital roadway. Staying informed about closures and updates can help travelers plan their routes effectively. This construction has caused statewide lane closures, so travelers should plan trips accordingly.

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Environmental Impact Assessment Safety Regulations Mapping Infrastructure Development 52

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

Construction surveyors play a pivotal role in the planning, execution, verification, and maintenance of construction projects. This data is vital for understanding the site’s topography and planning construction accordingly. Proper drainage planning is essential to prevent future water-related issues.

Surveying 51

Surveying Building Performance Measurement Site Planning Structural Systems 51

Fleis & VandenBrink

JUNE 22, 2023

Landing surveying is all about making maps to help people solve problems with a piece of land, whether it be a property line, what’s out there, where’s the roadway or flood plain. The data the survey provides is mapped and often turned into a Computer-Aided Design, that can be either two- or three-dimensional. What Is Land Surveying?

Surveying 52

Surveying Site Planning Mapping Building Design 52