Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2024

A straight-forward design of parking islands with trees and shrubs not only hide site features like utility infrastructure they also provide shade to cool the field of pavement and improve air quality. In the built environment, stormwater quality is reduced by pollutants from manmade surfaces and structures.

Sustainability 264

Sustainability Green Building Electrical Systems Site Planning 264

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

The post Understanding Construction Surveying appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Integral to this development process is construction surveying, a critical discipline ensuring that all construction adheres to stringent safety and regulatory standards. Proper drainage planning is essential to prevent future water-related issues.

Surveying 53

Surveying Building Performance Measurement Site Planning Structural Systems 53

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Danvers, MA — Hancock Associates, a leading provider of land surveying, civil engineering and wetland science services, is proud to announce that Joseph D. Peznola, P.E. has been promoted to Vice President of Engineering. Joe has nearly 35 years of industry experience and has been an engineer at Hancock Associates for over 20 years.

Engineering 130

Engineering Quality Assurance Quality Control Change Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Geological Survey has tasked Woolpert with acquiring topographic Quality Level 1 lidar data and providing ground control survey across eastern Arkansas in support of the 3D Elevation Program ( 3DEP ) and The National Map. HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — QL1 data are collected at 8 points per square meter.

Disaster Preparedness 100

Disaster Preparedness Mapping Risk Management Surveying 100

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Whether for extensive renovation work, property valuation, or facility management purposes, performing an accurate measured building survey is an important part of understanding any real estate asset in London. Coordinating the Site Survey The first step in a measured building survey is careful planning and coordination.

Surveying 52

Surveying Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 6, 2023

” Witczak noted that it was also “mission critical” to achieve it all without causing any lapses in the quality of care for thousands of Veterans served by the largest VA medical facility in the region.

Historic Preservation 130

Historic Preservation Project Management Consulting Facility Management Schedule Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Chris Tippery, senior project manager with raSmith, a multi-disciplined civil and structural engineering and surveying firm, will participate in the Water Environment Federation’s Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC) Operations Challenge scheduled for October 2-3, 2023, at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. BROOKFIELD, Wis.

Project Management Consulting 130

Project Management Consulting Structural Systems Schedule Management Project Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

To meet tight tolerances, high expectations and an intense pace, Poloni and his survey colleagues sought out enabling technology that would provide field autonomy to production crews and real-time analytical and reporting tools to maximize efficiency both in the tunnel and in office. Valued at EUR 516 million (NOK 5.2

Building Performance Measurement 130

Building Performance Measurement Building Automation Quality Control Mapping 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 10, 2024

The County EM highway resurfacing project, undertaken in collaboration between raSmith and Kenosha County, aimed to enhance both road quality and pedestrian safety. This included approximately one mile of storm sewer and seven underground concrete structures located throughout the project for stormwater quality control.

Public Works 130

Public Works Project Management Consulting Structural Systems Project Management 130

UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

For instance, rather than moulding, setting, and then installing a wall on site, a precast retaining wall can be matched to the specific design of the project, created in the factory, and then allowed to cure in a controlled environment. Precast concrete is fully inspected and then mixed in a controlled, appropriate environment.

Concrete Pouring 119

Concrete Pouring Quality Control Site Planning Curing 119

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 10, 2024

However, good quality data is an essential pre-requisite for those seeking to leverage historic project knowledge, improve risk management and make workforce productivity improvements. Meanwhile, an inability to see current project status and data at a detailed level was the number one challenge for 57% of the contractors surveyed.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 130

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Risk Management Quality Assurance Schedule Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 3, 2023

To try and combat these issues, many leaders are turning to digital technologies to drive up quality, accuracy, and efficiency, making on-site operations slicker, safer and smarter. For instance, computer Vision is automating quality control, realigning construction with designs by identifying defects and eliminating human error in real time.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 147

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Quality Control Change Management 147

CCR Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

To address these factors, most insurers plan to raise rates this year, according to a new survey by specialty insurance broker Ames & Gough. Of the insurers surveyed, 53 percent experienced higher claim severity in 2024 compared with 41 percent the prior year. As the U.S. Inflation continues driving up claim expenses.

Insurance Management 40

Insurance Management Engineering Risk Management Surveying 40

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The firm is ranked 35th in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 11th in its transportation category. STV, in joint venture with Mott MacDonald, oversaw the systems construction for the Lynnwood Link Extension.

Quality Assurance 130

Quality Assurance Structural Systems Project Management Facility Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 17, 2023

The survey also shows the industry embracing autonomous technology as one of the most promising solutions. A little over half the firms surveyed plan on investing an average of $7.1M And 81% of global respondents stated that their top three challenges represent a “moderate to significant” bottom-line impact on their business.

Surveying 130

Surveying Construction Management Project Management Risk Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Extends Trimble’s all-in-one solution for survey and machine guidance to any compact track loader bucket WESTMINSTER, Colo. Siteworks Machine Guidance extends the capabilities of Trimble Siteworks Software from surveying and layout to support on-machine guidance and operator assistance, now on compact track loader buckets.

Surveying 100

Surveying Building Products Distribution Quality Control Building Design 100

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Additionally, retrofitting the pond to provide higher quality water treatment helps the county comply with the municipal separate storm sewer system permit and contributes to restoring the Chesapeake Bay.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Engineering Renewable Energy Systems Energy Conservation 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Quality and safety challenges affecting Singapore’s construction industry today have the potential to be solved by technology. We are excited to announce the release of our latest report, created in partnership with The University of Melbourne, “The role of Technology in Supporting Construction Quality & Safety – September 2023”.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Quality Control Construction Management Surveying 98

Seven Multi-Site Solutions

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

While traditional surveys have played a crucial role in gathering information, the emergence of high-fidelity assessments has taken data collection and analysis to a whole new level. The Power of Detailed Data: Basic surveys often provide limited data points and superficial insights.

Surveying 52

Surveying Building Information Modeling (BIM) Stakeholder Engagement Building Performance Measurement 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

Depending on the site, this process often commonly includes ecological surveys, soil assessments, cultural and historic resources evaluations, and endangered species. These projects often require substantial water resources for dust control during construction.

Permits 130

Permits Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Conservation Environmental Consulting 130

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Quality maintenance investments now protect your home’s value while avoiding expensive repairs in the future. Long-Term Prevention Methods The protection against future storm damage depends on implementing a full-scale strategy. Proper maintenance combined with prompt repairs enables you to prolong its lifespan beyond storm damage.

Maintenance 52

Maintenance Environmental Impact Assessment Roofing Systems Structural Systems 52

PN - Project Management

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Through automating routine inspections, drones streamline tasks that would otherwise require human intervention, such as surveying large plots of land or tracking the progress of structures. Data Accuracy and Precision: Enhancing Project Quality Control Precision is critical to ensuring the quality and integrity of structures in construction.

Construction Management 97

Construction Management Quality Control Project Management Land Use Regulations 97

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Jeremy’s leadership qualities are also evident in his ability to inspire and motivate those around him. She is an active member of the Women Surveyors Summit – an industry event held to support and promote diversity in the land surveying profession.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management 147

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

By adopting these modern techniques, you not only improve the quality of maintenance but also potentially save money. Techniques like drone surveys or rope access can be used to reach high and hard-to-access areas. Enhanced Air Quality Systems Ensuring clean air within high-rises is crucial.

Maintenance 52

Maintenance Fire Protection System Installation HVAC System Installation Plumbing Systems 52

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 22, 2024

3 Survey results are publicly reported, so they greatly influence an organization’s reputation. 3 Survey results are publicly reported, so they greatly influence an organization’s reputation. Additionally, the government allocates reimbursements based on results, so the survey directly impacts a hospital’s financial performance.

Flooring Systems 95

Flooring Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Quality Control Building Performance Measurement 95

Roads Online

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Komatsu is ahead of the curve when it comes to Smart Construction and Intelligent Machine Control (IMC), changing the way projects are designed, planned, and executed. One example Muir uses relates to surveying. IMC is survey grade accurate, so its plus or minus 25 millimetres, he says. Images: Komatsu.

Construction Machinery 64

Construction Machinery Construction Equipment Building Products Distribution Project Management Consulting 64

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

certified a hybrid carpet as the world’s first asthma & allergy® friendly soft-surface flooring, making it scientifically proven to reduce exposure to asthma and allergy triggers and contribute to better indoor air quality (IAQ). Classrooms can also greatly benefit from hybrid carpet’s contribution to indoor air quality (IAQ).

Flooring Systems 59

Flooring Systems Building Resilience Building Performance Measurement Environmental Impact Assessment 59

BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Implement multi-level quality assurance and control Multi-level quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) processes are vital to ensuring the effectiveness of water mitigation strategies. One example of Skanska's commitment to QA is its collaboration with RDH and Polygon.

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance Environmental Impact Assessment Quality Control 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

That being said, many companies struggle to maintain control over the massive amounts of project documents. Companies experiencing any of the following seven issues regularly should seriously consider utilizing a construction project document control system to improve workflow across the board. trillion in 2020. trillion in 2020.

Construction Management 98

Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Cost Control Project Management 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

SketchUp 3D modeling software was used throughout the process, beginning with a quality control model to understand overall project quantities through each design iteration. Using Trimble Access for surveying, Kettler keeps track of surfaces created on the fly and exports reports that show deviation from the theoretical space.

Concrete Pouring 100

Concrete Pouring Project Management Consulting Surveying Site Planning 100

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 27, 2023

Several of Trimble’s solutions will be used in the construction of the project, including robotic total stations for surveying and site layout as well as machine control and guidance for pile driving. “We

Renewable Energy Systems 130

Renewable Energy Systems Electrical Systems Building Products Distribution Green Building 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Modeling these sites ahead of time with Global Mapper’s expensive terrain analysis tools can help users save time, money, and effort by providing a way to begin planning without using limited resources on field visits and surveys. Point clouds of all types, from lidar to photogrammetric, can be processed in Global Mapper Pro.

Site Planning 130

Site Planning Building Optimization Cost Control Mapping 130

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The temperature at which the heat is reached can be precisely controlled by controlling the pressure of the steam. For example, APM heat exchanger surveys identify each exchanger with a unique number on a stainless-steel tag, which provides a quick and easy way to reference the heat exchangers location and information.

Energy Conservation 52

Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency Building Performance Measurement Cost Control 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

While the idea of an AI-powered industry can feel overwhelming for many, the reality is that intelligent tools are already subtly yet powerfully transforming jobsites and improving the quality of construction jobs. Assistance while maintaining control At Autodesk, we recognize that you are the expert.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 142

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Risk Management Building Automation Energy Efficiency 142

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 2, 2024

The Stantec team included a collaboration of industry disciplines including community development, landscape architecture, surveying, civil engineering, environmental services, transportation engineering, and buildings architecture and engineering. Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN.

Collaboration 130

Collaboration Site Planning Building Design Lean Construction 130

iField Smart

MARCH 17, 2024

Introduction Construction management entails coordinating and overseeing various project corners including planning, scheduling, risk reduction, collaboration, budgeting, and quality assurance. Automatic Version Control and Markups Supports automatic version control and markups to track changes and revisions efficiently.

Construction Management 98

Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Real Estate Development 98

Rapport3

APRIL 15, 2018

Make Consulting are a building design consultancy practice who operate in a range of services including architectural design, chartered surveying, project management and education funding. They focus on close client relationships to ensure each project is developed in line with the client’s highest expectations and any complex requirements.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Cost Control Quality Control Surveying 52