The Construction Index

JUNE 18, 2025

In October 2024 the then transport secretary commissioned a review of the procurement and delivery of major transport projects, with specific reference to HS2. In the late 2000s, the UK set out to deliver a high-speed rail project of a size and scale that had not been done before. In my view this has been evident on HS2.

Construction Equipment 64

Construction Equipment Government Works Cost Control Contracts 64

Construction Dive

JULY 8, 2025

The California Legislature has rolled back provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act in an effort to spur housing construction and cut red tape for other types of projects, according to a June 30 news release from Gov. Advanced manufacturing, semiconductors and broadband projects. High-speed rail projects.

Environmental Impact Assessment 249

Environmental Impact Assessment Infrastructure Development Safety Regulations Building Permits 249

The Construction Index

JUNE 24, 2025

The site, next to the Arnold Estate, between London Bridge and Bermondsey stations, will be the first development project under the council’s emerging affordable housing supplementary planning guidance. The development will include a new community centre. Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Safety Regulations Building Products Distribution Infrastructure Development 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 18, 2025

Meanwhile, work continues – last week saw the east deck of the M6 South viaduct slid 119 metres out over a slip road to carry the HS2 line near Birmingham airport Transport secretary Heidi Alexander has called time on “years of mismanagement, flawed reporting and ineffective oversight” on the HS2 high speed rail project.

Construction Equipment 64

Construction Equipment Government Works Cost Control Wall Systems 64

The Construction Index

JUNE 9, 2025

CGI of planned new units at Hollinwood Junction Langtree has completed a forward funding deal for the next phase of its Hollinwood Junction project in Oldham. The development will deliver meaningful change for Oldham, and we’re pleased to support that by using a local supply chain to help deliver the project.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Building Products Distribution Wall Systems Site Planning 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 17, 2025

Ripon Barracks was put up for sale in January 2016. This is a truly cross-government effort to remove blockers, deliver homes and boost growth in support of our Plan for Change. Equans renews Cheshire maintenance deal 9 hours Cheshire West & Chester Council has handed Equans a new five-year contract for facilities management.

Construction Equipment 64

Construction Equipment Real Estate Development Site Planning Government Works 64

The Construction Index

JUNE 23, 2025

His replacement is Kerry Moore, who is currently senior land manager. Milburn joined Barratt Homes in May 2001 as land manager and has been development director since July 2004. As development director she now becomes responsible for overseeing the acquisition, appraisal and development of land for residential projects.

Land Use Regulations 59

Land Use Regulations Construction Equipment Safety Regulations Infrastructure Development 59

The Construction Index

JUNE 19, 2025

The business had been owned by GS Engineering & Construction since 2019 but it incurred heavy project losses after moving into main contracting for the East Road Project in Hackney and the Camp Hill project in Birmingham. Administrators from Interpath Advisory were appointed on 4th June 2025. See previous report here.]

Contracts 64

Contracts Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Construction Equipment Wall Systems 64

ENR Construction

JULY 14, 2025

It will take an act of Congress to allow the agency to change the way it puts together its flood-risk maps, Porter said. Implementing Changes FEMA itself has been under significant scrutiny in Washington, with President Donald Trump seeking to eliminate it. AP Photo/Joshua A.

Mapping 46

Mapping Disaster Preparedness Risk Management Insurance Management 46

ENR Construction

JULY 18, 2025

The bill reflects current administration priorities, with funding steered toward deregulation, particularly related to oil and gas leasing through Interior, and a drop in EPA’s overall budget by 23%—making deep cuts to the state revolving fund programs for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

Infrastructure Development 36

Infrastructure Development Government Works Energy Efficiency Public Works 36

ENR Construction

JULY 18, 2025

Photo: Courtesy of Concrete Strategies July 18, 2025 L isa Lamons is an expert in construction driver trainer and has served since 2016 as the Safety Training and DOT Director at Concrete Strategies, a St. With that said, our batch plants are typically located in very close proximity to our projects. of Transportation. Be transparent.

Construction Equipment 36

Construction Equipment Infrastructure Development Inspection Surveying 36

ENR Construction

JULY 18, 2025

Photo: Courtesy of Concrete Strategies July 18, 2025 L isa Lamons is an expert in construction driver trainer and has served since 2016 as the Safety Training and DOT Compliance Director at Concrete Strategies, a St. With that said, our batch plants are typically located in very close proximity to our projects. of Transportation.

Construction Equipment 36

Construction Equipment Infrastructure Development Surveying Risk Management 36

The Construction Index

JUNE 10, 2025

Following on from the launch of Vp Rail last year, this year will see the launch of Vp Rental Solutions, offering central account management for strategic customers. The Vp group includes Groundforce , TPA, Torrent Trackside, Brandon Hire Station, ESS, MEP Hire, UK Forks, Airpac Rentals, Tech Rentals and now CPH. Got a story?

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Project Management Consulting Modular Construction Wall Systems 59

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2024

Skilled site designers excel at creating an engaged outdoor environment that meets the needs of the project users. BHC is committed to sustainability and here are four integrated site planning trends to consider for your next project. They need to consider how people’s travel habits will change.

Sustainability 264

Sustainability Green Building Electrical Systems Site Planning 264

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 17, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a five-part series on Construction Project Management. The lifeblood of any construction company is the construction project itself. How those projects are managed can make or break the company. Project Management Versus Construction Project Management.

Project Management 85

Project Management Construction Management Change Management Risk Management 85

Construction Dive

MARCH 31, 2016

Have you encountered or used building information modeling (BIM) on any of your projects? Owners cite facility management benefits in addition to lower costs. Contractors are finding benefits in improved coordination and scheduling with less claims and change orders. Have you considered its use but backed off?

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 120

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Surveying Schedule Management Change Management 120

Construction Dive

MARCH 17, 2016

Have you encountered or used building information modeling (BIM) on any of your projects? Owners cite facility management benefits in addition to lower costs. Contractors are finding benefits in improved coordination and scheduling with less claims and change orders. Have you considered its use but backed off?

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 120

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Surveying Schedule Management Change Management 120

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The document provides a set of 22 design examples that illustrate updated provisions included in AISI S100-16(2020) w/S3-22, North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members, 2016 Edition (Reaffirmed 2020) with Supplement 3, 2022 Edition. F.ASCE, managing director of AISI’s Construction Technical Program.

Building Codes 130

Building Codes Change Management Building Design Building Materials 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Through this work, this year’s class of Rising Stars have directly benefited the design profession, their employers, project owners, and society. Throughout his career, Enrico has demonstrated exceptional proficiency in project design and leadership, spearheading various initiatives that have left a lasting impact.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Environmental Impact Assessment Public Works Project Management 147

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 3, 2023

Not only are there more women in the construction industry than ever, but the number of women in the industry has increased steadily since 2016. There have been significant changes in the AEC industry during the last fifteen years, and Danielle O’Connell has not only experienced these changes, but has been a driving force.

Change Management 130

Change Management Government Works Construction Management Sustainability 130

Extranet Evolution

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Part of Hull, UK-based 55 Group, contract change management tech provider Sypro has expanded its offering and teamed up with Trimble Viewpoint. Its pre-configured contract packs were initially launched in 2005 but its NEC3 Contract Management support was continuously improved through application on projects for over 50 clients.

Change Management 52

Change Management Contracts Collaboration Project Management 52

AEC Business

JANUARY 8, 2016

The most popular posts and podcast episodes in 2015 The most popular of last year’s blog posts were How Scrum Entered Sweco Structures and Forever Changed the Way They Manage Projects A Finnish Startup Takes 3D Printing […] The post Recap of 2015 and Plans for 2016 appeared first on AEC Business.

Change Management 52

Change Management Project Management 52

HardHatChat

JANUARY 19, 2016

In the commercial construction industry, new opportunities often reflect changing market conditions and what’s going on in the sectors where we do business. We’ve made significant progress toward that goal, aided in large part by an improving commercial construction landscape where there were more ground-up and large projects to pursue.

Real Estate Development 67

Real Estate Development Construction Management Facility Management Project Management 67

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

There is not a single public sector organization that has a robust, proven programmatic planning, procurement, and project delivery method that provides financial visibility and transparency , and the ability to support decision-making to assure the consistent quality, on-time, and on-budget outcomes, system-wide. Global Citizen. Xpera Group.

Quality Assurance 97

Quality Assurance Public Works Property Management Budgeting 97

HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Rounding the corner into the final weeks of 2016, it’s time for our annual post predicting the commercial construction trends that will influence the industry in the coming year. We’ve worked with developers on projects in Norfolk, Va. Across the board, the residential experience at these communities is changing.

Project Management 116

Project Management Construction Management Zoning Facility Management 116

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

In the 2016 report, construction companies indicated they were planning to implement Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) teams. While 27 percent of companies reported having a BIM/VDC department, 28 percent said they don’t bid on BIM projects. It also reduces liability by enabling more accurate planning and management.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 89

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Collaboration Handover Energy Efficiency 89

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In 2022, Garney Construction completed a three-year, $57 million project that expanded the facility from 2 million gallons per day (MGD) to 3.8 We’re not going to be considered the suburbs anymore,’’ said Stephanie Sansom, Senior Project Manager for the Parker Water & Sanitation District. Six years is not typical.

Facility Management 130

Facility Management Project Management Roofing Systems Construction Equipment 130

BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Scott Martin, PE, LEED AP, DBIA Building Team Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Facility Managers Architects Building Owners Recently, I was asked to present to a group of aspiring engineers at the Florida A&M-Florida State University College of Engineering.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 111

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Engineering Building Design Risk Management 111

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 20, 2018

The country implemented the Level 2 mandate in 2016, which requires BIM be used on taxpayer-funded construction projects. BIM helps everyone working on the project stay on the same page. In 2010, for example, Wisconsin became the first state to require BIM on publicly-funded projects with a budget over $5 million.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 92

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Public Works Building Standards Government Works 92

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

He was the CIO and CISO of Wells Fargo Business Payroll Services and a senior group manager at Target. More recently, Russ ran the global partnership team for Bronto, a technology company that was successfully acquired by Oracle in 2016. As a principal with FMI , Gregg specializes in the areas of productivity and project management.

Project Management Consulting 92

Project Management Consulting Project Management Construction Management General Contracting 92

Cassell Construction Estimating

MARCH 28, 2016

Procore staged a series of workshops and seminars throughout the Hilton, led by members of its staff, and focusing on the accounting, collaboration, and project management aspects of its cloud-based software. Modify any estimate changes in the Procore project, or add new values.

Project Management Consulting 40

Project Management Consulting Estimating Change Management Project Management 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 28, 2022

And though skyscrapers certainly aren’t new to Toronto, a recent construction boom is drastically changing the already impressive skyline, making the city one of the biggest construction sites in all of North America. But first, watch the video to learn how Toronto’s skyline is changing: Driving Factors in Toronto’s Construction Boom.

Zoning 98

Zoning Building Design Building Standards Change Management 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Overseeing large and complex construction projects requires quite a bit of skill and experience. Aside from industry and project knowledge, you need solid leadership and management skills to navigate unique challenges and ensure successful outcomes. In early 2016 I got that call from NPH. I did that for a couple of years.

Building Design 80

Building Design Project Management Property Management Schedule Management 80

Cassell Construction Estimating

AUGUST 25, 2016

One significant takeaway that reinforced what we were already noticing is that new government personnel are changing NAVFAC’s & USACE’s scheduling specs for recent projects. NAVFAC construction managers are using a recently-compiled 82-point checklist to evaluate IPS submissions. Not so anymore.

Schedule Management 40

Schedule Management Project Management Consulting Change Management Project Management 40

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

This issue of C+S Magazine contains the third iteration of the Yearbook of Engineering Achievement, and, as has been the case in the last two contests, these projects represent the best of the best in the AEC industry. The project features a new 1.8 Construction Management Co.:

Engineering 130

Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Environmental Consulting 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 15, 2023

At Autodesk, we’re committed to helping you streamline project workflows and enable you to get meaningful work done no matter where you are. Easily markup your drawings, check measurements, and link important project info (Issues, Photos, RFIs, Sheets) directly to the location on the sheet. trillion per year.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Infrastructure Development Change Management 98

Roads Online

JANUARY 11, 2024

McConnell Dowell has announced a leadership transition that will see Mario Russo General Manager South Australia & Western Australia, succeed Jim Frith as Managing Director of the company’s Australian Business Unit. This leadership change takes place with immediate effect. Mario Russo.

Change Management 59

Change Management Infrastructure Development Project Management Budgeting 59