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Hexagon releases first Autonomous Construction Tech Outlook

Civil + Structural Engineer

Based on input from more than 1,000 senior executives, Hexagon’s study shows that construction firms are turning to technology to help mitigate and manage challenges, many of which have been exacerbated by the economic instability of the past few years.

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8 Keys to Successful Construction Delivery – Or Everything a Public Sector Facilities Management Professional Should Know

Job Order Contracting

8 Keys to Successful Construction Delivery – -Or Everything a Public Sector Facilities Management Professional Should Know. Repair, renovation, sustainability, and new build projects can be consistently delivered on-time, on-budget, with high quality, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders. Training should.

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Iowa fire station embraces biophilia to reduce PTSD in firefighters

Construction Specifier

Recipient of multiple honors, a fire station in Marion, Iowa, has been designed using a sustainability consultant’s 14 biophilic principles to reduce post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in firefighters. Moreover, the training stair and platform simulate risk scenarios, allowing firefighters to prepare for their life-saving duties.

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What the Building Safety Bill means for UK construction – and how to get ready

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Download the full white paper, How to prepare for the Building Safety Bill. The key change in the Building Safety Bill is that building owners will need to prove that they have effective, proportionate measures in place to manage safety risks for high-rise residential buildings. The changes in the Building Safety Bill.

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Read the Latest News on Crumbling Concrete Schools, “Customization Culture” of Building Hinders Digital Maturity, UK Construction Growth Decelerates Due to Housing Market Turmoil and Weak Demand, and Renewable Energy and Low-impact Materials Make Construction Greener

UK Construction Blog

In addition, increasing biodiversity and using materials with a low impact can make construction more sustainable. The UK government announced this week that schools with RAAC must close or delay opening due to a risk of collapse. It comes in large white blocks that stack easily.” Thermally insulating. Why is RAAC unsafe?

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Lean construction techniques

Job Order Contracting

Owner must provide value by sharing knowledge and collaborating in a timely manner with all service providers from concept through close-out, and not engage in excessive management and control. Owner and service provider(s) share risk and reward based upon aligned interests. White Papers. Reward is performance-based.

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LEAN Job Order Contracting Intro 4

Job Order Contracting

Alignment of risk and reward with a party’s ability to control risk. ASSET LIFE-CYCLE MODEL – Total Cost of Ownership Management – A framework for facilities life-cycle management. Creating a culture of partnership among all stakeholders. Creating an open information environment.