ENR Construction

JULY 7, 2025

Over the past nearly 90 years, the company has continued to evolve into a full-service firm that offers construction, architecture, engineering, real estate development and management and capital markets services. Ryan constructed a cardiovascular health center with comfortable interiors for Endeavor Health in Naperville, Ill.

Real Estate Development 36

Real Estate Development Project Management Property Management Specialty Contracting 36

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 17, 2025

The post Key Considerations for Adding a Spa to Residential Projects appeared first on UK Construction Blog. That weight has to be accounted for in architectural planning, particularly on raised decks, rooftops, or suspended concrete slabs. Construction pros can also look at materials that are durable and sustainable.

Plumbing Systems 52

Plumbing Systems Building Code Compliance Electrical Systems Structural Systems 52

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 9, 2024

A granular, well communciated (among owner and design/builders), well organized (using a standardized data architecture such as expanded CSI MasterFormat) DETAILED SCOPE OF WORK, eliminates of 90% of change orders. Discovered site conditions – Site conditions not readily found using standard pre-construction practices.

Change Management 98

Change Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Property Management Risk Management 98

ENR Construction

JULY 10, 2025

Screenshot courtesy of Kaya AI July 10, 2025 Supply chain management in construction, despite its complexities, has remained stubbornly resistant to technology upgrades. But now an artificial intelligence start-up is looking to untangle construction supply chains. In January, Kaya AI launched out of stealth mode with $5.3

Procurement 41

Procurement Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Building Automation 41

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The amount of time which is needed complete the process to meet the customer demand The granular construction tasks required, step by step operations needed. Work must be clearly defined among all participants and this requires the defining of work standards inclusive of terms, definitions, data format and architectures.

Public Works 98

Public Works Building Standards Procurement Lean Construction 98

Construction Dive

JULY 2, 2025

Skip to main content CONTINUE TO SITE ➞ Dont miss tomorrows construction industry news Let Construction Dives free newsletter keep you informed, straight from your inbox. Dive Insight: For years, NASA has leaned on the private sector to help field solutions that can lead to permanent structures in space.

Infrastructure Development 259

Infrastructure Development Building Materials Manufacturing Structural Systems Building Materials 259

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 23, 2022

LEAN Construction FACTS. Core principles of LEAN and LEAN construction predate TOYOTA and TPS. LEAN solutions that integrate People, Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery and that are capable of 30%-40% cost savings are readily available. Simple Introduction to LEAN Construction [link].

Lean Construction 105

Lean Construction Mapping Procurement Contracts 105

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 10, 2021

Is it a a fact that Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector. While there has been a fair amount written about Lean principles, actual application in the form of an integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery methodology has been limited to 5% or less actual work. Alarcon (Ed.),

Lean Construction 77

Lean Construction Building Products Distribution Project Management Building Performance Measurement 77

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 24, 2021

Facilities management professionals… here is an introduction to a LEAN Implementation ROADMAP for CONSTRUCTION, including all the processes, tools, and support services you need to consistently drive quality, on-time, and on-budget repair, renovation, and new builds. LEAN is a philosophy dating back as far as Henry Ford.

Lean Construction 59

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Building Performance Measurement 59

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 1, 2019

LEAN Construction Cost Estimating Drives Optimal Performance. Eighty percent (80%) of all construction projects are late, over-budget, or incorrectly completed. Like most things these days, LEAN construction is a simple concept that has been complicated by hype, ignorance, and/or the well-intentioned but potentially misguided.

Lean Construction 52

Lean Construction Estimating Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Cost Control 52

Job Order Contracting

MAY 6, 2022

The ultimate benefit provided by integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery solution is significantly improved life-cycle total cost of ownership asset management. contact-form] Learn more about… Choosing IPD & Lean. 12 Restructuration of architectural. IPD and Lean Lead to Success [Report].

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Lean Construction Schedule Management 105

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 20, 2017

Every architecture, engineering, and construction management and/or facilities management school would benefit themselves and the AECOO industry by having LEAN Construction Institute. (AECOO = Architecture, Engineering, Construction ,Operations, Owner). the the need for the LEAN Construction Institute.

Lean Construction 40

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

Job Order Contracting

MAY 25, 2017

LEAN Construction Primer, an introduction to collaborative construction delivery. LEAN Construction delivers higher productivity and over 90% of construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to everyone’s satisfaction. LEAN Construction Primer. LEAN Construction Primer.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Risk Management Cost Control 40

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 16, 2018

LEAN construction adoption rates need to increase significantly in order to achieve any measurable improvement in productivity. Owners must demonstrate higher levels of leadership and competency, and require collaboration and all other core elements of LEAN construction delivery. Best value procurement. contact-form].

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Risk Management Change Management Collaboration 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 12, 2022

LEAN Capital Project Delivery (LEAN CPD) creates a dynamic, collaborative environment in which repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds requirements can consistently be achieved in a quality manner, on-time, on-budget, and in full compliance. What is LEAN CPD? lack of well-defined and mutually beneficial outcomes, 3.)

Lean Construction 105

Lean Construction Procurement Maintenance Schedule Management 105

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 10, 2017

repair, maintenance, construction projects, as well as all participants and stakeholders, to use common terms, definitions, and standardized data architectures. It’s amazing how many construction projects lack this basic foundation. The post LEAN Construction Masterformat appeared first on 4BT.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Property Management Construction Equipment Change Management 40

Job Order Contracting

MAY 1, 2019

LEAN Construction versus Black Belts. ?Search Search “LEAN Construction” in Google and you will get over 11 million hits. Furthermore, LEAN didn’t begin with Toyota, but rather with Henry Ford. AECOO – Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owner, Operator).

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Property Management 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 8, 2017

A Lean Construction Common Data Environment is important to improving collaboration, quality, delivery times, and overall project satisfaction. Job Order Contracting, JOC, and Integrated Project Delivery, IPD, the two most common LEAN construction delivery methods, both require a common data environment (CDE).

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Quality Control Cost Control 40

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

LEAN Construction Primer. AECOO Change Management – LEAN Construction are the path to improved productivity. Collaborative LEAN Facilities/Asset Management. The post AECOO – LEAN Construction Management appeared first on 4BT. The reason for lack of adoption and proper use is simple.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Construction Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Change Management 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 3, 2019

LEAN Construction Delivery requires advanced communication skills. Use Industry-standard Documents and Data Architectures: Read, create, modify, and interpret drawings, forms, and other industry-standard documents. The post LEAN Construction and Communication appeared first on 4BT. contact-form] [contact-form].

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Communication Building Standards Building Optimization 40

Job Order Contracting

MAY 19, 2022

Optimizing Construction, Repair, Renovation, and New Build Outcomes requires a robust programmatic process that is consistently applied and continuously improved. Currently only two programmatic processes enable all the above items LEAN IPD and LEAN JOC. contact-form] What’s needed for LEAN IPD or LEAN JOC?

Building Optimization 105

Building Optimization Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Project Management Consulting 105

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

LEAN Pre-Construction services considerations significantly improve outcomes. Pre-Construction Services include the following… Project Conceptualization. Construction Documents. The Construction Project Delivery Method, the Contract, and the associate Operations Manual/Execution Guide must all be consider jointly.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Quality Assurance Procurement 40

Job Order Contracting

MAY 8, 2017

LEAN Construction in the Public Sector requires Owners to take responsibility for their facilities and other forms of built structures. This simply cannot occur until Owners become competent in Collaborative LEAN Construction Delivery Methods and associated life-cycle management of the built environment.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Property Management Facility Management Change Management 40

Job Order Contracting

MAY 12, 2018

LEAN Construction Drives Productivity. Forget BIM, forget Big Data… the single factor causing massive inefficiencies across that AECOO sector is the lack of the consistent application of proven LEAN construction delivery methods and associated processes. LEAN Construction Delivery Solutions.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Quality Assurance Change Management Property Management 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 24, 2018

LEAN Adaptive Construction Drives Significantly Improved Outcomes. LEAN construction delivery methods are process-centric solutions proven to consistently deliver quality repair, renovation, and construction projects on-demand, on-time, and on-budget. Required collaboration – LEAN processes.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Property Management Quality Control 40

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 1, 2022

Construction Cost Estimating Factors 2022 – Construction Cost Estimating Factors that determine validity, transparency, and level of cost management capability. Data architecture (standardized, common terms, definitions, information formats). CORE PRINCIPLES. An estimate is no better than its basis. Environmental aspects.

Estimating 105

Estimating Lean Construction General Contracting Procurement 105

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 29, 2017

The AECOO (Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operations, Owner) sector could easily improve its notorious legacy of uniquely low productivity and rampant economic/environment waste with a focus upon LEAN Construction / LEAN Facilities Management. What is LEAN Construction?

Lean Construction 40

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

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 20, 2019

Open collaboration between real property project owners and service providers (architects, engineers, builders…) throughout the life-cycle of assets, programs, and projects is a fundamental outcome of using the OpenJOC(TM) Collaborative Construction Delivery Platform. . . Arizona continues to struggle?

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Procurement Collaboration Architecture 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 23, 2017

BIM, LEAN Construction, and a Common Data Environment (CDE). BIM, LEAN Construction, and a Common Data Environment (CDE) are all core elements to improving collaboration, productivity, quality, and overall satisfaction. Learn more… 2017 BIM, LEAN Construction, and a Common Data Environment (CDE).

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Quality Assurance Property Management Facility Management 40

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 2, 2022

Construction Cost Management = Transparency and Credibility. Is your construction cost estimate… Comprehensive? Data architecture (standardized, common terms, definitions, information formats). The post Construction Cost Management = Transparency and Credibility appeared first on 4BT. Well-documented?

Construction Management 105

Construction Management Lean Construction Estimating General Contracting 105

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 21, 2020

Value-based construction planning, procurement, and project delivery can consistently enable quality projects, on-time and on-budget. PROCESS – LEAN planning, procure, and project delivery is a requirement. LEAN, simply defined, is a collaborative effort focus upon positive outcomes and the elimination of waster.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 85

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Procurement Lean Construction Project Management 85

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 13, 2017

Delivering Better Facilities Through LEAN Construction and Owner Leadership … The ability to significantly improve how facilities are constructed, managed and operated depends largely on whether owners provide high levels of leadership, knowledge and collaborative support. Traditional construction delivery methods (e.g.,

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Facility Management Building Design Collaboration 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 28, 2016

5S for LEAN Construction / Job Order Contracting / IPD. Standardize – Use common terms, definitions, & data architectures. Standardize – Use common terms, definitions, & data architectures. Stewardship – Practice best value life-cycle management of the built environment. BEST VALUE.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 45

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Contracts Site Planning 45

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2024

Lean construction aims to embody the benefits of the Master Builder concept, as does Advanced Job Order Contracting, Integrated Project Delivery, and Alliance Partnering. This role encompasses all aspects of planning, architecture, engineering, and building, integrating both creative and technical responsibilities.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 98

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction 98

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The following is an outline of basic Construction Cost Audit Fundamentals when reviewing a construction cost estimate and conducting a construction cost audit. Construction Cost Audit Fundamentals. Regular audit are mandatory for any LEAN construction planning, procurement, and delivery implementation.

Lean Construction 90

Lean Construction Schedule Management Insurance Management Procurement 90

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The Third Avenue Bridge was selected for its four character-defining features: Cast-in-place Melan Arch System construction, which encases steel trusses in concrete; Classic Revival aesthetic treatment on piers, the projecting pedestrian bays and ornamental railing added in 1939; Reverse S-curve alignment.

Historic Preservation 275

Historic Preservation Concrete Pouring Project Management Consulting Change Management 275

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 27, 2020

Without effective management processes it is impossible to consistently achieve best value outcomes, such as the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, or new construction projects on-time and on-time. Learn more about… Lean Construction. Available Tools and Services.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 106

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Maintenance Lean Construction Quality Assurance 106