The Construction Index

JULY 1, 2025

From a group perspective, we have a strong foundation in social value, compliance, environmental standards that we can continue to build upon. I’m positive the division will go from strength to strength under Gavin’s direction, alongside the wealth of knowledge and experience across the team. Got a story?

Construction Equipment 102

Construction Equipment Environmental Impact Assessment Building Standards Wall Systems 102

The Construction Index

JULY 15, 2025

Francis Construction’s contract, for a steel framed structure on pad foundations , glazing and brickwork to the façade and internal finishing and MEP services throughout, is valued at £6.2m. The project is jointly funded by Wokingham Borough Council and the Bohunt Education Trust. The scheme was budgeted at £4.5m by July 2023.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Contracts Foundation Systems 59

The Construction Index

JULY 23, 2025

Since 1990, and accelerating since the success of the London 2012 Olympics, Mace Consult has transformed the industries it serves, delivering to exceptional standards and redefining the boundaries of ambition. We have established a foundation to enable the business to flourish for decades to come.”

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Property Management Lifts Wall Systems 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 10, 2025

National Grid trials 3D printed foundations 9 hours National Grid is testing Hyperion Robotics technology and design for use on its infrastructure. Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Modular Construction Government Works 59

The Construction Index

JULY 10, 2025

Pudlo supplies structural waterproofing and gas protection systems across the UK. We’re building on a strong foundation, and I look forward to helping drive the next phase of Pudlo’s journey.” Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Waterproofing Systems 59

Waterproofing Systems Construction Equipment Building Products Distribution Structural Systems 59

The Construction Index

JULY 21, 2025

I want to thank all the colleagues for their support, hard work and commitment over the last six years in building the foundations to ensure Kier remains a leading infrastructure services, construction and property company that is vital to the UK and is better placed than ever to succeed."

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Land Use Regulations Property Management Wall Systems 59

The Construction Index

JULY 14, 2025

Acivico was established in 2012 on the transfer of Birmingham City Council’s building control service and other statutory functions. The business has a strong foundation and a clear ambition to grow and diversify. David Morrissey David Morrissey is the new group managing director of Acivico Group. It remains owned by the city council.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Building Products Distribution Wall Systems Project Management Consulting 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 10, 2025

Construction News National Grid trials 3D printed foundations 9 hours National Grid is testing Hyperion Robotics technology and design for use on its infrastructure. All EPR builds in China, Finland, France and the UK (Hinkley Point C) have cost billions more than predicted and been between five and 14 years late.” Got a story?

Modular Construction 64

Modular Construction Construction Equipment Wall Systems Site Planning 64

The Construction Index

JUNE 12, 2025

The results indicate that many high-revenue firms have yet to implement foundational practices for online performance: 36% of homepages were missing an H1 tag. While not necessarily advanced, these on-page elements form the foundation of SEO best practices and give search engines clear signals to understand and rank the site.

Construction Equipment 64

Construction Equipment Site Planning Foundation Systems Wall Systems 64

The Construction Index

JUNE 11, 2025

During the past 45 years, we have built a strong foundation at our site in South Wales, where we continue to manufacture and invest for the long-term, and we’re excited about what the future holds as we expand and invest into the West Midlands.”

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Construction Management Site Planning 59

The Construction Index

JULY 1, 2025

New Forest Hire’s strong local reputation and specialist expertise complement our 183-year foundation of customer service and industry knowledge. I am really excited to welcome them to the group and look forward to working together to build an exciting future together.” Got a story?

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Wall Systems Building Standards Construction Machinery 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 9, 2025

National Grid trials 3D printed foundations 9 hours National Grid is testing Hyperion Robotics technology and design for use on its infrastructure. Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Project Management Consulting 59

Project Management Consulting Construction Equipment Real Estate Development Wall Systems 59

The Construction Index

JULY 21, 2025

His arrival signals our continued ambition for Welfare 4 Hire – building on strong foundations while unlocking new opportunities for growth and development." AER Rents chief executive Gavin Pitt said: "Gareth’s blend of commercial acumen, operational know-how, and people-led leadership makes him a fantastic addition to the group.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Land Use Regulations Wall Systems Controls Manufacturing 59

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 4, 2023

The original dock collapsed in 2012, requiring McCarthy to demolish the entire dock, removing all timber piles and collapsed concrete dock structure that was in water which has zero visibility. The new fender system includes an energy-absorbing component to reduce loads on the dock, which will extend its useful life.

Building Resilience 130

Building Resilience Building Performance Measurement Foundation Systems Structural Systems 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Arup’s structural team also optimized the museum’s long-span structural system by performing detailed footfall comfort analysis on every exhibit level. Now open, La Nube is the cornerstone of the 2012 City of El Paso Quality of Life Bond, completing the Downtown Arts District in El Paso.

Structural Systems 130

Structural Systems Plumbing Systems Quality Control Foundation Systems 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In the fall of 2012, Superstorm Sandy devastated the East Coast of the United States, including the State of New Jersey. I remember a house actually coming off its foundation and floating across a creek and a shed lifting off the ground and drifting down a road with a man standing on its roof. By JoAnne Castagna, Ed.D.

Risk Management 264

Risk Management Project Management Fire Protection Systems Building Performance Measurement 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 8, 2024

The original 100-year-old dock at the Main Street Terminal collapsed in 2012, with the original concrete slab sliding into the water due to pile corrosion. The new fender system includes an energy-absorbing component to reduce loads on the dock, which will extend the useful life of the new dock.

Building Resilience 147

Building Resilience Building Performance Measurement Material Handling Schedule Management 147

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

So called “open BIM”, such as buildingSMART International’s Industry Foundation Classes (IFCs), are important to enabling collaboration as well as interoperability between BIM software applications. COBie, a naming convention for facility spaces/components, etc., complete flexibility to choose what systems they use.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 45

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Change Management Risk Management 45

BD+C

APRIL 6, 2013

Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the leading company dedicated to providing comprehensive software solutions for sustaining infrastructure, today announced that the Chief Donald J.

Fire Protection Systems 45

Fire Protection Systems Foundation Systems Sustainability Engineering 45

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Infrastructure-related renovations, including a new roof, plumbing and electrical systems, are currently underway, and OTES plans to launch its Indiana operations early next year. The town of North Judson approved additional incentives at the request of the Starke County Economic Development Foundation. “I The company will invest $1.2

Foundation Systems 72

Foundation Systems Infrastructure Development Plumbing Systems Carpentry 72

Building Information Management

APRIL 10, 2012

For example, estimating a job requires knowledge about about the impact that AE, context, and execution scope have on each unit, assembly, and system level cost. The integration of these activities, associated competencies, business processes, and supporting technologies via cloud computing is the foundation of BIM.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 49

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Renewable Energy Systems Change Management Lean Construction 49

Construction Dive

DECEMBER 26, 2012

In the meantime, here are a few brief notes of interest from each of the five areas that CPW covers: Construction Claims Advisor (CCA) -- Which weekly CCA commentary drew the most reaction from CPW/Construction Advisor Today (CAT) readers in 2012? It was the entry entitled “Can Anything Be Done about Bid Shopping?,”

Green Building 120

Green Building Building Standards Environmental Consulting Real Estate Development 120

ENR Construction

JULY 23, 2012

07/23/2012. Construction is expected to begin in fall 2012. Other work includes placing lengths of cutoff wall at the culvert locations; placeing new cast-in-place reinforced-concrete headwalls, foundations, and water-control structures with gates and control systems; and restoring the embankment. ENR Top Lists.

Cost Control 28

Cost Control Site Planning Building Controls Building Design 28

Granger Construction

MAY 14, 2024

Granger delivered the first IPD healthcare project in Michigan in 2012 at Hurley Medical Center in Flint, the first DTMB/state-funded IPD project in 2014 at Lansing Community College and the first municipal IPD project in 2019 with Kent County’s Juvenile Detention Center Expansion.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 95

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Collaboration Building Information Modeling (BIM) Stakeholder Engagement 95

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 22, 2024

In 2012, The Center for Health Design established eight evidence-based design goals that support how the performance of flooring materials can have an actionable impact on multiple health-related outcomes. healthcare system every year, with “tens of thousands of lives lost” annually.

Flooring Systems 95

Flooring Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Quality Control Building Performance Measurement 95

Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Wednesday, September 12, 2012. When MEP (Systems as it was called then) appeared a year later they extended the concept to Mechanical and Electrical (plumbing lumped in with Mechanical till release 2013). Introducing Autodesk Revit Architecture 2012 Now Shipping. ▼ 2012. ▼ September 2012. (22).

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 55

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Site Planning Project Management Consulting HVAC Systems 55

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 24, 2023

This is a follow-up article speaking to additional questions in this system type. The topics to be addressed in this article, when it comes to overcladding masonary facades and foundations, as well as roof assemblies, include the following: Placement and attachment of insulation and air barrier within the assembly.

Masonry 52

Masonry Wall Systems Structural Systems Energy Conservation 52

Building Information Management

MARCH 28, 2012

The convergence of global economic and environmental change with collaborative disruptive technologies is altering the very foundation of the Facility Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations sector. BIM and the Cloud – 2012 – Article. will go by the way side.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Collaboration Sustainability 40

Safety Services Company

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

In 2012 the standard was the third most violated , carrying an average proposed fine of more than $1,000. When the work area is less than 18 inches wide, guardrails and/or personal fall arrest systems must be used. When a guardrail system is used, the guardrail height must be increased in height equal to the height of the stilts.

Safety Regulations 59

Safety Regulations Structural Systems Plumbing Systems Foundation Systems 59

Natural Building

OCTOBER 18, 2012

The Natural Building Companion: A Comprehensive Guide to Integrative Design and Construction , by Jacob Deva Racusin and Ace McArleton, published in 2012 by Chelsea Green Publishing is a book with a rare degree of detail on the topics covered. Exploring natural insulative wall systems, such as straw bale, is really at the heart of this book.

Wall Systems 40

Wall Systems Foundation Systems Fire Protection Systems Building Materials 40

Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2012

July 25, 2012. performance building rating system in the United States. Alliance Environmental & Natural Systems Utilities, LLC. Alternative Energy Systems. Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems. Green Education Foundation (GEF). Green Hive Foundation. Living Machine Systems, L3C.

Environmental Consulting 55

Environmental Consulting Green Building Project Management Consulting Renewable Energy Systems 55

Building Information Management

JULY 20, 2012

Laying the foundations. Since the inception of the NBS National BIM Library in 2011 we have been laying the foundations for a robust library of quality BIM objects that are applicable to the UK construction industry. COBie UK 2012. Our own standard National BIM Library properties as defined by our technical teams. Mind the gap.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Property Management Controls Manufacturing Ceiling Systems 40

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

SteelDay is a phenomenal success and has become the industry’s largest networking and educational event with more than 10,000 people attending events in 2012. IFMA National Conference 2012 – “BIM for High Tech Buildings”. Labs 21 National Conference 2012 – “High Performance Healthcare Environments: Metrics and Procedures”. . .

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 45

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Project Management Consulting 45

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Lean = Job Order Contracting, JOC, Integrated Project Delivery, IPD… “Lean is a system of project delivery in which improvements in the overall process are sought concurrently and continuously throughout the inception, design, construction, and commissioning of the project. ” – Alliance of Construction Excellence.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Insurance Management 40

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Using a high-quality, carefully designed system such as heavy timber construction offers many advantages to off-site construction. Off-site components can be manufactured while foundations are poured and prepared to receive them. Off-site components can be manufactured while foundations are poured and prepared to receive them.

Lean Construction 52

Lean Construction Green Building Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Business Facilities

AUGUST 20, 2014

This successful marketing plan included a 2012 national TV ad blitz which promoted the region’s strong business value proposition. The streetcar system is considered the long-sought economic catalyst for the Woodward corridor with a multiplier effect from the mass transit generating as much as $2 billion, according to M-1 RAIL.

Public Works 83

Public Works Real Estate Development Site Planning Project Management Consulting 83

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

SteelDay is a phenomenal success and has become the industry’s largest networking and educational event with more than 10,000 people attending events in 2012. IFMA National Conference 2012 – “BIM for High Tech Buildings”. Labs 21 National Conference 2012 – “High Performance Healthcare Environments: Metrics and Procedures”. . .

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Project Management Consulting 40