Construction Dive

JULY 14, 2025

In the first half of the year, one word continued to appear in headlines surrounding broad economic and political change: “uncertainty.” Contractors shift procurement strategies Though the whipsaw of changing or delaying tariffs may not be as constant as the earlier days of the Trump administration, new changes are still rolling out.

Building Materials Manufacturing 282

Building Materials Manufacturing Steel Fabrication Infrastructure Development Material Storage 282

The Construction Index

JUNE 24, 2025

Oliver Campbell, managing director of Bouygues UK’s development arm, said: “Building on our successful collaboration on several projects, including the Tustin Estate scheme where we are delivering nearly 700 new homes, we value our strong partnership with the council.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Safety Regulations Building Products Distribution Infrastructure Development 59

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.

Construction Equipment 59

Construction Equipment Project Management Consulting Modular Construction Wall Systems 59

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Thank you to everyone who joined us last week in Portland, Oregon, at the Viewpoint Collaborate 2017 User Conference! The nearly 2,000 attendees were able to network, collaborate, learn, and share best practices with people and companies from all over the world. You can change the productivity problem.

Collaboration 87

Collaboration Change Management Project Management Construction Management 87

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

More recently, a Minnesota Department of Transportation assessment of the state’s historic bridges resulted in the Third Avenue Bridge being included among 24 bridges selected for long-term preservation under MnDOT’s Statewide Historic Bridge Management Plan. The bridge is a contributing property to the St.

Historic Preservation 275

Historic Preservation Concrete Pouring Project Management Consulting Change Management 275

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Many contractors have been using this 3D design method for years now to improve collaboration, often with impressive results for efficiency and ROI. The JBKnowledge 2017 Construction Technology Report , which covers topics such as software adoption and IT investment, reveals some interesting—and perhaps a little troubling—insights about BIM.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 89

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Collaboration Handover Energy Efficiency 89

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 14, 2023

They sought to utilize cutting-edge technology to streamline data management while building trust in new digital workflows. ProjectWise and the iTwin Platform facilitated data integration, promoting real-time collaboration and visualization, enhancing decision-making, and optimizing project outcomes.

Engineering 130

Engineering Project Management Change Management Building Optimization 130

The Pro Builder

DECEMBER 12, 2023

He’s happy because 20 years ago he left a lucrative career as a hedge fund manager to start a construction company in Rehoboth Beach, Del., John “JD” DiStefano carries that flag to the field as one of the company’s two production managers in Delaware. in 2017 and to Nashville, Tenn., It’s more like collaborative problem-solving.

Project Management Consulting 246

Project Management Consulting Warranty Construction Management Insurance Management 246

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. Cooke-Davies, T.

Stakeholder Engagement 98

Stakeholder Engagement Property Management Change Management Project Management 98

Procore

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Procore embraces this day as an opportunity to celebrate employee volunteering, collaborate with other philanthropic organizations, and give back to the construction industry.  This culminated in the formalization of Procore.org in 2017.

Stakeholder Engagement 124

Stakeholder Engagement Construction Management Change Management Collaboration 124

The Pro Builder

JUNE 22, 2023

That may be OK-ish with a traditional stick-built production home, where construction documents are commonly open to a certain amount of interpretation and making changes in the field isn’t uncommon. RELATED 2023 Housing Giants Report: Holding Back the Headwinds 2023 Housing Giants List: Ranking the Biggest U.S. Not so in a factory.

Modular Construction 231

Modular Construction Building Materials Manufacturing Site Planning Building Design 231

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 24, 2018

The majority of construction companies are using a variety of software solutions for accounting, project management, estimating, and other important functions. The 2017 report includes many insights about software use in our industry. In 2017, only 16.6 Five years ago, 22.9 percent were using that many, while 22.5

Change Management 86

Change Management Project Management Approvals Construction Management 86

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 3, 2024

He has a proven track record of building, leading, and fostering collaboration in diverse multi-sector and multi-service businesses. He holds over 35 years of progressive experience and management responsibility in consulting and engineering services. JOSEPH SCZURKO Joseph Sczurko has been a licensed professional engineer since 1989.

Project Management Consulting 130

Project Management Consulting Energy Efficiency Environmental Consulting Infrastructure Development 130

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 18, 2018

Contractors have a lot to keep track of daily: from crews on the jobsite and subcontractors to equipment, materials and ever-changing conditions. To keep things organized, most contractors use technology in some capacity to facilitate day-to-day workflows for project management , scheduling, accounting , estimating and more.

Project Management 84

Project Management Schedule Management Change Management Material Handling 84

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Facilities Management – 2017 Best Practices. Facilities management, practiced properly, is process-centered. Despite the “surveys”, “reports”, and hype associated with BIM, building owners and facilities management professionals have yet to fully understand BIM, let alone decide whether or not to practice it.

Facility Management 40

Facility Management Lean Construction Project Management Consulting Change Management 40

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 10, 2018

Delays and change orders are pretty standard, but that doesn’t make them any less stressful for those involved in a project. Many of them can be prevented, however, with improved communication and collaboration , enabled by leading-edge technology and business intelligence (BI). Get on the same page with construction software.

Project Management 86

Project Management Construction Management Change Management Collaboration 86

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 1, 2017

LEAN Procurement via Collaborative Job Order Contracting provides significantly improve outcomes for all participants and stakeholders. There are several core elements associated with LEAN Procurement via Collaborative Job Order Contracting for real property owners, construction contractors, and building users.

Procurement 40

Procurement Collaboration Contracts Lean Construction 40

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 19, 2018

By 2020, technology adoption in construction is expected to reach 70 percent, according to a 2017 report from McKinsey Global Institute. Meanwhile, JBKnowledge’s Construction Technology Report noted that workflows like accounting, estimating and project management depend more and more on integrated software.

Change Management 80

Change Management Project Management Building Automation Construction Management 80

Commercial Construction Blog

JANUARY 17, 2017

Fostering a collaborative culture among our team, from new hires to our most veteran staff, will continue to be a focus for Englewood in 2017. Earlier this month I was going through my post-holiday emails when I came across a Construction Dive article on 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Construction Pros in 2017.

Closeout 82

Closeout Building Permits Project Management Construction Management 82

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In 2017, McKinsey & Company released a 10-year analysis from 2005 to 2015 that found that construction-labor productivity in the United States hadn’t kept pace with other industries. Through our own research, we’ve seen measurable improvements in productivity among industry professionals who use digital tools to collaborate.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 105

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Communication Project Management 105

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 5, 2018

JBKnowledge’s 2017 Construction Technology Report found that 41.4 That view has changed, however, as in 2017, only 16.9 That view has changed, however, as in 2017, only 16.9 Benefits of apps that integrate the office and field include: Improved communication and collaboration. Efficient project management.

Change Management 75

Change Management Project Management Construction Management Risk Management 75

Commercial Construction Blog

JANUARY 15, 2018

1: Grocery Sector Ripe for Change. Some new grocery trends, such as the popularity of curbside pickup and delivery services being introduced by many store chains, have real potential to change facility and infrastructure needs, which could result in an uptick in grocery construction and renovation projects.

Facility Management 108

Facility Management Health Regulations Infrastructure Development HVAC Systems 108

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 14, 2018

People are right to be concerned, since in 2017, McKinsey Global Institute found the construction industry’s labor productivity only improved 1 percent globally over the past 20 years. Lagging productivity hurts contractors in many ways, including lost jobs, low profits, and unnecessary headaches like change orders and rework.

Project Management 88

Project Management Construction Management Insurance Management Risk Management 88

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 20, 2018

As we discussed in a recent blog post , the JBKnowledge 2017 Construction Technology report found that building information modeling (BIM) adoption in the United States has been fairly slow, with only 27 percent of construction companies having a BIM department. Success stories like the LACCD indicate the potential of BIM adoption.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 92

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

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.

Project Management Consulting 91

Project Management Consulting Change Management Project Management Schedule Management 91

Practical Law Construction

DECEMBER 16, 2020

NEC4 was published in 2017. Most standard forms do not publish updates so prolifically and (certainly for this year with all its changes) you could argue more’s the pity. Below we take a closer look at some of the key changes. Jumping the gun on Triple Point? However, perhaps NEC is right to act now.

General Contracting 87

General Contracting Project Management Consulting Schedule Management Change Management 87

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.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Environmental Impact Assessment Public Works Project Management 147

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 3, 2018

If you’re a contractor still using too many manual processes or having to do even more work because of outdated technologies, that last item might be foremost on your mind, and it might be time for a change. Effectively tracks and manages construction equipment and materials.

Cost Control 86

Cost Control Collaboration Construction Equipment Project Management 86

Practical Law Construction

DECEMBER 13, 2022

It is six years since FIDIC unveiled the pre-release of the 2017 Yellow Book, and in this conference it felt like we’ve moved away from the training and explanations of how the 2017 suite works as compared to the well-regarded 1999 suite of contracts. 2022 reprint of Red, Yellow and Silver Books 2017. ” arise.

Contracts 59

Contracts General Contracting Change Management Permits 59

Practical Law Construction

JANUARY 11, 2022

I particularly enjoyed the very open (collaborative) discussion around the new FIDIC Collaborative Contract that is a work in progress. The biggest change from the test edition comes with the addition of a number of user-friendly tools, including extensive guidance notes, flow charts, and sample forms for managing the contract.

Contracts 52

Contracts General Contracting Insurance Management Project Management Consulting 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 13, 2018

Editor’s Note: This is the final installment in a five-part series on Construction Project Management — how innovative technologies and software are helping project managers streamline processes to build faster, smarter projects. The largest group of respondents in 2017 reported using only two software solutions.

Project Management 64

Project Management Construction Management Change Management Schedule Management 64

Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

From the July/August 2017 Issue. Innovation Valley is East Tennessee’s regional economic development partnership managed by the Knoxville Chamber. The center is a collaborative of academia, industry, and national laboratories. By the BF Staff. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/ornl.gov). Credit: Wikimedia Commons/ornl.gov).

Renewable Energy Systems 74

Renewable Energy Systems Electrical Systems Energy Efficiency Infrastructure Development 74

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

We’re not going to be considered the suburbs anymore,’’ said Stephanie Sansom, Senior Project Manager for the Parker Water & Sanitation District. The project moved forward with preliminary studies and evaluation starting in 2016, and design of the facility expansion began in 2017. So why change something if it’s already working?

Facility Management 130

Facility Management Project Management Roofing Systems Construction Equipment 130

Business Facilities

JULY 24, 2019

Metro Atlanta unites its global brands and companies to the new ideas from local startups every day—creating the ideas that change the world. From full-service, large-scale managed IT solutions to custom software, online and app development, West Michigan’s high-tech industry can build solutions from the ground up. Former Gov.

Renewable Energy Systems 108

Renewable Energy Systems Facility Management Building Permits Public Works 108

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 6, 2021

This calls for specialised software that can meet ever-changing demands of each and every project. Accordingly, in 2017, the team turned to Autodesk to transition to full Revit modelled workflows. They can now go from full design to install using Revit design parts throughout the whole process to protect the lifecycle of the model.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) HVAC System Installation Risk Management HVAC Systems 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The way in which procurement is often managed can reduce the likelihood that a building will be safe [] Issues at this stage, for example inadequate specification, focus on low cost or adversarial contracting, can make it difficult (and most likely, more expensive) to produce a safe building. Feel free to contact me for more information.

Procurement 52

Procurement Safety Regulations Quality Assurance Lean Construction 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

We ask that you join us in the celebration of the AEC industry and learn more about the projects leading the way in changing the future of the built environment. Construction Management Co.: The goal is to create a collaborative environment that would encourage students to develop their ideas and work on entrepreneurial projects.

Engineering 130

Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Environmental Consulting 130