UK Construction Blog

MARCH 3, 2025

This is why many companies in the construction industry now use digital tools and induction management solutions, such as Altora , to perform administrative tasks. Building Information Modelling (BIM) BIM, or Building Information Modelling, is a process that creates and manages digital representations of a building (or other physical asset).

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) Safety Regulations Building Automation Construction Equipment 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

How to Manage Risk in Your Construction Project. According to The Construction Industry Institute , there are about 107 construction risks you should consider when managing a project. Regardless, a solid risk management strategy is critical to the security of your company and project.

Risk Management 59

Risk Management Construction Management Schedule Management Project Management 59

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 3, 2023

By Dan Culli , GIS Consultant at Locana In this recent article in Civil + Structural Engineer Magazine , my colleague Mike Housby wrote about how managers of large capital projects are swimming in data that has the potential to help them make better, faster decisions. It’s a problem that every project manager I know can relate to.

Project Management Consulting 130

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UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 25, 2025

The post The Importance of Topographical Surveys in Construction Planning appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In the realm of construction, the foundation of a successful project lies in meticulous planning and accurate data. Moreover, topographical surveys help in planning drainage systems effectively.

Surveying 52

Surveying Land Use Regulations Site Planning Risk Management 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

Construction Junkie Blog

MAY 25, 2021

SentriForce is a leading provider of managed video surveillance. With intelligent, scalable, and effective security services, you can minimize risk and keep your assets secure. However, safety risks are far from the only threat that construction sites are exposed to. The following is a guest article by SentrifForce.

Risk Management 105

Risk Management Site Planning Construction Machinery Material Storage 105

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

First, A/E/C marketers target owners or managers of public or private construction projects. Relationships and reputation are critical in A/E/C marketing as the financial risk of construction projects is great. A Recent Survey Asked: 1. Some of the highlights of the survey include: Marketing Best Practices Defined for AEC Firms.

Architecture 97

Architecture Engineering Surveying Building Optimization 97

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 26, 2022

While nothing beats a combination of training, safety culture, and leadership buy-in, innovation is playing an increasingly important role on- and off-site. . It lies in its ability to proactively identify risk and thereby reduce safety issues before they even have the chance to occur. .

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Safety Regulations Risk Management Building Performance Measurement Health Regulations 98

PN - Project Management

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Construction managers face immense pressure to complete projects efficiently, safely, and on budget. 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.

Construction Management 97

Construction Management Quality Control Project Management Land Use Regulations 97

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

You have robots laying bricks, drones that survey the landscape, and autonomous vehicles that haul materials. You can’t hold the drone accountable, and if you’re using automation in any way, it comes with risks and when it goes wrong, you’re looking at possible injuries, missed deadlines, even legal problems.

Construction Equipment 52

Construction Equipment Site Planning Risk Management Insurance Management 52

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. James Muir General Manager Smart Construction explains whats next for the company in this exciting space. Back to the Smart Quarry Site. Images: Komatsu.

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Construction Machinery Construction Equipment Building Products Distribution Project Management Consulting 64

iField Smart

JULY 11, 2024

The Challenges of Traditional As-Built Documentation: The traditional approach to creating and managing as-built drawings is fraught with difficulties, often resulting in delays, budget overruns, and potential safety hazards. The painstaking manual revision of drawings further exacerbates the risk of inaccuracies.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 105

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Building Automation Building Optimization 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

The 2024 Class of Rising Stars in the AEC Industry Jeremy Mano Architect/Project Manager ARRIVE Architecture Group Bedford, TX Jeremy Mano is a bright architectural professional who stands out not only for his innovative designs but also for his commitment to teaching, research, public service, leadership, and exemplary time management.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management 147

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 17, 2022

When it was first introduced in 2010, it started to rapidly replace the need for paper-based plans and processes. They’ve been used across various industries, but as they have become more innovative and advanced, they’ve become irreplaceable on a construction site. . Risk and safety. Take the iPad, for example.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Site Planning Construction Equipment Mapping 98

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.

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Estimating Site Planning Cost Control Construction Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Retrofitting the Ballston Wetland Park was a high-priority project in Arlington County’s Stormwater Management Program, and they were able to seek community input through a stakeholder advisory committee as well as with several community meetings to provide input to the design process.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Engineering Renewable Energy Systems Energy Conservation 130

BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

To effectively design and build mass timber structures that are resilient against water-related damage, builders must plan for effective moisture mitigation throughout the lifecycle of the project, both during installation and in-service. Here are five tips for successful water mitigation in mass timber construction.

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance Environmental Impact Assessment Quality Control 98

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. Traditional processes and tools related to construction management aren’t able to cut it for complex, cost, and time-driven projects.

Construction Management 98

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

Field Wire

AUGUST 21, 2023

As a project manager, it’s up to you to execute the plans and ensure everything runs smoothly. Project management software Successful project management starts with project management software. A tool like Fieldwire makes project management easier by centralizing communication on a single platform.

Project Management 98

Project Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Automation Schedule Management 98

UK Construction Blog

JULY 31, 2024

Online Real Estate Platforms Sites like Rightmove, Zoopla, and PrimeLocation are key resources for finding abandoned properties. Regularly checking these sites keeps buyers updated on new listings and opportunities. Professional advice and detailed surveys can mitigate these risks.

Property Management 104

Property Management Plumbing Systems Historic Preservation Project Management Consulting 104

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

Watch what they have to say: AR and Drone's Impact on the Industry Kelly Barber Division Chief, Systems Management, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation "Some of the biggest construction trends and innovations that we are starting to explore are the use of AR and drones.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 137

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

Building Information Management

JUNE 20, 2012

Key Topics / Take Aways: Identify and advance technologies, processes, and management practices that improve the performance of federal facilities over their entire life-cycle, from planning to disposal. Facility risks to Organizational Mission. You can’t manage what you don’t measure. Potential to quantify.

Facility Management 61

Facility Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Performance Measurement 61

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 12, 2023

A 2023 survey by Pew Research found that 32% of U.S. AI can take over monotonous duties and help with design and planning, allowing the humans on the team to spend their time honing their expertise and creativity. More so, apprehensions can arise because it feels like these concepts are void of humanity entirely. Another use case?

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Risk Management Construction Management Building Automation 98

Roads Online

APRIL 17, 2024

Reveal’s research and development of reality capture technology looks set to change the world of utility visualisation and management for the better, and forever. Most of the utility plans we encounter are outdated, incomplete or inaccurate in some form.” “For The Reveal platform in action, clearly showing subsurface utilities.

Infrastructure Development 105

Infrastructure Development Project Management Consulting Site Planning Surveying 105

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 29, 2018

To address this hazard, OSHA enacted a new rule about silica dust on construction sites last fall. Technology-Driven Safety Revolution Making Construction Sites Safer. A safety incident can cause serious harm to people, property and your business, so plan ahead and consider some of these new, innovative ways to protect your people.

Infrastructure Development 69

Infrastructure Development Surveying Change Management Risk Management 69

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 19, 2024

An eroded coast puts the shoreline community at risk for flooding from storms, so the Army Corps has been replenishing the eroded sand and increasing the size of the beach to help protect the community. Surveying a beach to identify rare, threatened, and endangered wildlife is one of several tasks’ monitors perform.

Building Performance Measurement 130

Building Performance Measurement Environmental Impact Assessment Piping Installation Public Works 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The project leveraged four alternative delivery methods including: landside and airside construction management at-risk, a design-build-operate-maintain baggage team, design-bid-build award contracts and multiple design-build concession/tenant packages. Construction Management Co.:

Engineering 130

Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Environmental Consulting 130

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

One of the most common causes of delays, damages, and even safety hazards on construction sites stems from one fundamental issue: unknown or incorrectly mapped underground utilities. Knowing where these utilities are positioned helps prevent costly errors, minimises risk, and enhances the overall efficiency of the construction process.

Mapping 52

Mapping Safety Regulations Risk Management Schedule Management 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 14, 2018

A new survey from KPMG , though, found 92 percent of construction executives believe construction technology can help close the productivity gap. In construction, jobsites and their conditions are never the same, which means processes can vary from site to site. Improve Project Management. Get Faster Business Insights.

Project Management 88

Project Management Construction Management Insurance Management Risk Management 88

iField Smart

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

As a result, general contractors (GCs) face significant challenges in managing construction projects effectively. They must coordinate with multiple parties, track progress, manage budgets, and mitigate risks to ensure project success. General contractors (GCs) face numerous challenges when working on construction sites.

Project Management 52

Project Management Construction Management Risk Management Schedule Management 52

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2024

Given the increasing severity and frequency of flooding, a proactive approach to drainage management is more critical than ever. Assess Site Topography and Work With an Expert Understanding your site’s topography is crucial for effective drainage. Bioswales : Filter pollutants and manage water flow naturally.

Property Management 59

Property Management Risk Management Structural Systems Roofing Systems 59

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 10, 2022

Project managers have always taken critical roles on construction projects. Over my career, I’ve worked as a project engineer, BIM coordinator, and MEP manager. Yet, undoubtedly the role of construction project managers is evolving. Yet, undoubtedly the role of construction project managers is evolving.

Project Management 98

Project Management Construction Management Schedule Management Change Management 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 27, 2022

Tips for Beginning and Growing as a Construction Project Manager. It’s amazing to see parts become wholes, to watch a humming construction site transform from a ground-level pile of materials into a beautiful high-rise, hospital, office building or campus. Interested in advancing your project and cost management skills?

Project Management 98

Project Management Construction Management Change Management Schedule Management 98

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2020

First and foremost is important to understand that all projects are exercises in managing change. The fact that variation is going to occur (relative to planned activities and outcomes) during the project is a given. As people naturally resist change, it is up to leadership to embrace and support change management.

Project Management Consulting 91

Project Management Consulting Change Management Project Management Schedule Management 91

Stonemark

AUGUST 8, 2020

Budget-busting design omissions, unforeseen conditions and everything in between can affect a project’s bottom line; for this reason, construction project risk management is one of the most vital functions of cost estimation. Common risk factors on construction projects include: Feasibility. Inaccurate quantity takeoffs.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Schedule Management Cost Control Construction Management 52

UK Construction Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

From project management to communication and from design to execution, construction contractors are leveraging software to enhance their entire workflow. Doing so will ultimately reduce the risk of cost overruns and ensure the project stays within budget. And there are specialized tools they are turning to for all of that.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 64

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Construction Equipment Schedule Management Building Automation 64

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 11, 2022

Our journey has shown us the importance of data and information management and how a model-centric way of working can improve how we design, construct, and manage a built asset. ” -Robert Bray, Senior Director & General Manager for Autodesk Tandem. Defining Digital Twins.

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) Handover Risk Management Project Management 98