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UK Construction Blog
MAY 2, 2025
These lintels must comply with strict British and European standards (including BS EN 845-2:2013+A1:2016 and BS EN 1992-1-1:2004+A1:2014) to ensure proper load-bearing capacity and safety requirements. You’ll find these prestressed lintels particularly valuable for their cost-effectiveness and high performance under load conditions.
The Construction Index
JUNE 18, 2025
It sets out how the politicians in a hurry to build the world’s best and fastest railway meant that cost control went out of the window and gold plating ran riot. The top-down vision of building a railway that would be the best and fastest has been a major factor in undermining attempts to introduce a culture of cost control.
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How to Streamline Payment Applications & Lien Waivers Through Innovative Construction Technology
The Construction Index
JULY 21, 2025
Neither the value nor the volume of machinery changing hands has been disclosed. AER recruits MD for site hut division 7 hours Welfare 4 Hire, part of the AER Rents Group, has a new managing director.
Construction Dive
JULY 16, 2025
Dive Brief: OSHA has proposed a rule to change the way it wields the General Duties Clause, that would exclude enforcement for known hazards "inherent and inseparable from the core nature of a profession activity or performance." Russell said he believes the change will go beyond the entertainment sectors listed in the proposal.
The Construction Index
JUNE 18, 2025
She told the House of Commons today that “billions of pounds of taxpayers money has been wasted by constant scope changes, ineffective contracts and bad management”. He said the overall project with respect to cost, schedule and scope is unsustainable. That is likely to be towards the end of the year.
The Construction Index
JUNE 10, 2025
Reds10 founder and chairman Paul Ruddick Reds10 has promoted Phil Cook, Joe Shepherd and Ryan Geldard to managing directors of their respective divisions. As part of the changes, chief executive Matt Bennion will take on a new role at Reds10’s sister company, Thrive-AI, after six years in his current role. Got a story?
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
The real area of befuddlement is why real property owners have not changed the decades old legacy of rampant economic and environmental waste plaguing the AECCO sector (AECOO – Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owner, Operator). International Journal of Project Management Belout, A., & Gauvreau, C. 1999). (1999).
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 17, 2021
Unfortunately, the process is largely done inappropriately and without cost transparency or visibility, and rarely is verifiable. Most Independent Government Cost Estimates are Not Well Documented. This has lead to the vast major of construction cost estimates (80% or more) being inaccurate. FAR 36.203.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 26, 2024
Phase 1 of Pure Water San Diego began after City Council approved the program in 2014. Construction of Phase 1 facilities is underway in the northern portion of the city, with Stantec providing program management services. It is scheduled to be producing water in 2026.
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Job Order Contracting
JULY 24, 2023
Zero credible cost visibility and inability to enable cost management… another instance of Government attempt to compete with the private sector and lack of capable and continuous accountable leadership. DoD hasn’t achieved a clean audit since independent audits were initiated in 2017.
Building Information Management
JULY 25, 2014
Demand for higher productivity in the construction sector and environmental sustainability is reaching a critical level and causing significant changes in both construction cost estimating and the AEC industry as a whole. Use of smart object/component technologies to enable easier development and maintenance of cost models.
Building Information Management
JANUARY 17, 2014
Building Information Management (that’s right forget the “modeling” distraction), BIM, is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. in order to define the scope, schedule, cost/budget (initial and life-cycle) budget, performance, value of a project or potential project.
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 13, 2020
First and foremost is important to understand that all projects are exercises in managing change. The key to consistent delivery of successful projects therefore lies in the ability to account for and/or manage variations as they occur. Senior management failure is the #1 cause of poor project outcomes. Edwards Demming.
Building Information Management
JULY 25, 2014
Demand for higher productivity in the construction sector and environmental sustainability is reaching a critical level and causing significant changes in both construction cost estimating and the AEC industry as a whole. Use of smart object/component technologies to enable easier development and maintenance of cost models.
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.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Aside from industry and project knowledge, you need solid leadership and management skills to navigate unique challenges and ensure successful outcomes. So, in terms of what I specialize in, My degree is in building construction and construction management. It was totally my own in terms of project management, cost management, etc.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Mechanical Engineer & Project Manager, AKF Group. As Mechanical Engineer & Project Manager, Jason oversees the implementation of digital platforms in a multi-building and multi-phase project. Manager, Global Design Tech, Amazon. Project Manager, Boldt. New York, NY. Kirkland, WA. Ariana Alvear. San Francisco, CA.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
AUGUST 4, 2022
In 2014 , a full canal house built using 3D printing was completed in Amsterdam. Watch the video below to see how BAM and Saint-Gobain are changing the future of infrastructure with sustainable, scalable, and affordable 3D concrete printing solutions. . High costs. Quality control. Waste reduction. Labor shortage.
Construction Specifier
AUGUST 22, 2024
Reduce patient and staff injuries associated with falls Patient falls have significant financial consequences for healthcare systems, with one study reporting the average total cost of a fall was $62,521 ($36,776 direct costs) and the average total cost of a fall with any injury was $64,526.
KCM Group
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
One of the first employees of the company from those days, Senior Project Manager Bridget Black, is still an important part of KCM Group’s leadership team. As the staff grew, so did the need for more space, so the company purchased the adjoining suites, expanding the office to nearly 5,000 square feet in 2014.
Plant & Civil Engineer
AUGUST 14, 2023
Stephen Monaghan, Managing Director at Monaghan Freight, says: “We’ve always had an excellent relationship with Volvo Trucks, and so it was right at the top of our list when the time came to bring a new vehicle onto the fleet. The new arrival has been acquired via a Hire Purchase agreement supplied through Volvo Financial Services.
Safety Services Company
JULY 24, 2013
OSHA’s Assistant Secretary of Labor David Michaels calls this their highest priority and said this could go into effect in the next one to two years in order to reduce injuries and the associated costs to business like California has seen after implementing the requirement. What will the standard mean for businesses?
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CCR Magazine
MARCH 14, 2024
How to manage capital projects more efficiently | McKinsey. Louis Fed (stlouisfed.org) ], the demand for construction services combined with fewer participants in the industry (contractors and individuals), created a higher likelihood of delays resulting from contractor, professional management and skilled labor shortages.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
AUGUST 12, 2021
Managing the myriad of accounting activities across an entire construction business, or at any phase of an individual project, you’re going to want access to the most accurate, real-time numbers possible. It’s essential to business administration, management and financial reporting. That includes accounting. Tracking Sales.
Business Facilities
JULY 17, 2014
From the May/June 2014 issue. Data centers are facilities that house an organization’s IT operations and equipment, and where it stores, manages and disseminates its data. This includes content distribution, network architecture, database management and environmental control. By Dominique Cantelme.
NH Construction Law
SEPTEMBER 7, 2019
There are also limitations on how much work a WOSB can subcontract out to non-WOSB entities – for general construction contracts, it’s no more than 85% exclusive of the cost of materials. The company must be at least fifty-one percent (51%) unconditionally and directly owned and controlled by one or more women who are U.S.
Building Information Management
OCTOBER 26, 2015
The Need for Credible Construction Cost Estimates. Federal, State, County, and Local Government, as well as Education, Healthcare and Transportation Departments and Agencies have a responsibility to enable cost transparency and improved construction productivity. Basic Characteristics of Credible Cost Estimates.
Building Information Management
JANUARY 27, 2014
Collaboration and consensus processes are not the “wave of the future”, but requirement for survival within our changing Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operations, and Owner sector(so). KPI: Acquisition costs. What have you decided to measure for 2014? True North Indicators… what a great term.
Building Information Management
MAY 13, 2016
Furthermore, multiple deployment methods have been used for Job Order Contracting: Owner- managed JOC programs, JOC participation using cooperatives, and JOC as a service (outsourcing JOC program set-up and management via a third party). In eight cases, the non-prepriced tasks represented the majority of the total project costs.
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Building Information Management
MAY 13, 2016
Furthermore, multiple deployment methods have been used for Job Order Contracting: Owner- managed JOC programs, JOC participation using cooperatives, and JOC as a service (outsourcing JOC program set-up and management via a third party). In eight cases, the non-prepriced tasks represented the majority of the total project costs.
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Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
From the July/August 2014 issue. According to Deloitte’s 2014 Global Aerospace and Defense Outlook , the commercial aerospace sector is expected to experience significant growth this year, driven by continued record-setting production levels at assembly facilities and throughout the aerospace supplier network. By Shana Daley.
Contractor Bookkeeping
FEBRUARY 14, 2014
A lot of contractors would like to subcontract out their bookkeeping services and the two main reasons they don''t is fear of losing control and cost. It is the construction contractors that is most adaptable to change.". The call cost roughly $8.75 (1.75 My fully burdened cost to the company was roughly $35.53
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Business Facilities
JULY 6, 2016
T he Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’ (CSCMP) released its 26th Annual State of Logistics (SoL) Report® in June 2015. The overall cost of the logistics industry rose another 3.1 percent in 2014 to $1.45 While costs increased, this is a slight drop in the percentage of gross domestic product (GDP), which was 8.4
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
Managing pandemic disruptions and getting projects over the finish line has required a well-tempered balance of leadership, creativity, and innovation to solve incredibly challenging problems. Senior BIM Manager. Prior to Amazon, he was the Senior BIM-VDC Manager at Schiavone Construction Co. Betsy Bice , Truebeck Construction.
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 2, 2016
Construction Labor Costs. Activities of these establishments generally are managed at a fixed place of business, but they usually perform construction activities at multiple project sites. Dynamic Changes in Employment. . . Dynamic changes in employment (in thousands). Construction managers. in Q1) and 2.5%
Business Facilities
AUGUST 14, 2017
Since the early 1950s, industry leader King’s Command Foods has delivered quality, portion controlled, precooked and ready-to-cook meat products to the food service and retail industry. Abbot’s 250,000-square-foot Tipp City facility opened in 2014. The family-owned farm uses advanced technology for its plant disease management program.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 25, 2024
Without the use of ventilated facades, designers face the challenge of creating exterior walls that effectively manage water over the building’s lifespan, while providing the thermal performance needed to meet energy requirements, such as those outlined in the New York City Energy Conservation Code ( NYCECC ) and NYC’s Local Law 97.
Business Facilities
JULY 15, 2014
From the May/June 2014 issue. In order to manage effective food processing, food processors must consider facilities that will be up to par with their business. Moving products from Indiana is both expedient and cost-effective. By Julianne Feaver. This, however, does not take away its importance. Indiana Lt.
Constructlaw
DECEMBER 7, 2020
Charlie Lightfoot, Co-chair of International Arbitration Practices and Managing Partner, Jenner & Block, London. The common thread for all of these potential excuse of performance defenses is an unforeseeable event that is beyond the control of the non-performing party. Gene Burd, Partner, FisherBroyles, Washington.
Work Gearz
JUNE 10, 2021
Prices pulled from Amazon Product Advertising API on: Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Thursday boots: The Thursday Boot Company was found in 2014. But I am disappointed by how these boots lack quality control. Check on Amazon. THE PERFECT FIT. ALL DAY COMFORT.
Business Facilities
AUGUST 1, 2014
From the July/August 2014 issue. To read about the 2014 state rankings, visit this link.). IBM Services Center: Baton Rouge will deliver technology services including application development, application management and system integration. Like Youngstown, Toledo is on track to see exports double between 2009 and 2014.
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 30, 2022
Common data environment (glossary of terms and definitions, locally researched detailed unit price cost data). Lower project related cost growth. Projects completed at or under budgeted cost. Reduced project related cost growth per change order. Zero costs associated with disputes and claims. management.
105 Business Facilities
OCTOBER 12, 2016
These skilled craftsmen, technicians, designers, planners, researchers, engineers and managers will be in high demand: over the next decade, we will need to fill nearly 3.5 Eurotranciatura will also build a roughly 30,000-square-foot distribution warehouse near its current plant to accommodate growth and reduce transportation costs.
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
That said Job Order Contracts require owner direct management and leadership. Unified rushed to rebuild cafeterias, then fought for years to recoup excess costs. Then the district’s auditors took a look at the books and concluded that the construction had come at too high a cost. Source: [link]. By HOWARD BLUME.
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