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Where HS2 went wrong

The Construction Index

However, Stewart also has a lot to say about the failings on the construction industry and its supply chain. It selected the contractual approach and is responsible for the contract management. The ‘lean’ client model has proved to be the wrong model and there was a failure to change course when problems arose.

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Insufficient Risk Mapping, Overdevelopment Cited in Texas Flood Tragedy

ENR Construction

FEMA added Camp Mystic to its 100-year flood hazard maps in 2011 but subsequently removed many campground structures from the maps at the request of camp owners, according to an Associated Press investigation. Inclusion in the maps limits future construction and requires higher premiums on flood insurance. AP Photo/Joshua A.

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Public Procurement of Construction Services

Job Order Contracting

Public procurement of construction services could be improved through the adoption of currently available best management practices. How Organizational integration and alignment of cultural, professional, management, and commercial interests is also required, both internally and with construction services providers.

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Planning Major and Minor Facilities / Asset Repair, Refurbishment, Maintenance, Renovation, and Construction

Job Order Contracting

How real property owners and facilities management professionals traditionally plan, procure, and deliver projects is the most significant barrier to improving capital reinvestment performance outcomes. Learn more about… Lean Construction. Poor collaboration is the most primary cause of construction project failure.

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Wirtgen: Leading industry together

Roads Online

The former – one of the world’s premier road construction machinery manufacturers – and the latter – a leading provider of sustainable and cost-effective pavement solutions – have worked hand in hand for close to two decades. As Jason Parrish, National Plant Manager – SPA explains. This relationship goes far beyond just machinery.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Construction is one of the world’s most important sectors and it wouldn’t be where it is today without all the dedicated individuals who continue to take the industry forward. Read on to discover some of the innovators and changemakers making waves in construction today. . 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2022 .

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Best Value Construction Metrics

Building Information Management

Best value construction metrics involve continuous assessment of team performance and improvement. Best value construction requires the integration of planning, procurement, and project delivery people, processes, information, and technology. Poor collaboration is the most primary cause of construction project failure.