Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Environmental benefits are making an even stronger case for opting to use tents rather than the standard steel storage container both for new builds and major renovation projects. We can locate and access building materials quickly and quietly in the middle of the night during a remodel.

Material Storage 246

Material Storage Steel Fabrication Fire Protection System Installation Building Materials 246

CCR Magazine

APRIL 8, 2025

Protecting your commercial building goes beyond locking the doors. Security Alarm Systems Security alarm systems serve as your building’s first line of defense against unauthorized entry. When triggered, they alert security teams, building management, and sometimes local law enforcement.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Building Controls Quality Control Property Management 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

It’s not all about building a better vehicle, or the technology that is used inside the vehicle. And it’s definitely not about building bigger or more roads and bridges. The journey begins with the traveler’s intent to get from point A to point B using the mode(s) that satisfy their needs for cost and convenience.

Building Controls 130

Building Controls Cost Control Building Optimization Schedule Management 130

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2021

Lack of recognition by senior management of the linkage between between the built environment and organizational mission Low level of understanding of both life-cycle total-cost-of-ownership management and integrated lean planning, procurement, and project delivery principles and processes. engineering the whole life cycle costing process.

Construction Management 105

Construction Management Procurement Cost Control Infrastructure Development 105

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2022

Valid construction cost estimate creation is the goal of every professional estimator. Using the final construction cost, for example, is just plain silly as there are far too many variables involved in the outcome. Nonetheless validity of a construction cost estimate is critical to cost management. and oversight groups.

Estimating 105

Estimating Lean Construction Cost Control Building Performance Measurement 105

iField Smart

APRIL 2, 2024

The Role of As-Built Drawings in Quality Assurance and Quality Control As-built drawings are accurate and exhaustive construction documents that portray the final state of construction. This leads to greater quality assurance and control for construction projects.

Quality Assurance 95

Quality Assurance Quality Control Building Code Compliance Cost Control 95

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Most, if not all, public sector real property owners have extraordinarily little visibility into facilities preventive maintenance costs or granular associated task line times. For example, owners may require a preventive maintenance activity and an associate cost from a contractor. Check and calibrate safety controls.

Maintenance 105

Maintenance Building Materials Manufacturing HVAC System Installation Controls Manufacturing 105

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 9, 2019

Construction Cost Control Speed Procurement, Limit Waste, Mitigate Risk. Capital costs associated with repairing, renovating, and constructing buildings and other forms of physical infrastructure are out of control for many, if not most real property owners. Costs vary widely by location and remain hard to predict.

Cost Control 40

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

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

Repair, Renovation, & Construction Project Cost Management. LEAN Processes Embed Transparent Costs and Project Cost Management Project cost management and efficient project delivery are core capabilities enabled by the OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting (JOC) Solution.

Cost Control 40

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

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Lean Asset Management significant improve the availability, dependability, usefulness, safety of facilities and other physical assets, while also lowering life-cycle costs. Lean Asset Management differs from traditional approaches in several ways.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Property Management Procurement Cost Control 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 30, 2023

61% of construction businesses reported that rising material and labour costs significantly impacted their financial viability. KPMG research also shows just 31% of projects come within 10% of the original budget, indicating that budget control is more crucial than ever in this uncertain economic climate.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Risk Management Change Management Project Management 52

Buildern

MAY 20, 2025

Profit Margin Markup Definition Profit as a percentage of revenue Profit as a percentage of cost Formula (Revenue – Cost) / Revenue 100 (Revenue – Cost) / Cost 100 Focus Bottom-line profitability Pricing based on cost Use Case Reporting, financial analysis Estimating, bidding Main Question How much profit do I keep?

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Cost Control Building Performance Measurement Project Management 52

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 6, 2023

With cloud-based TVL security cameras , your security staff can access cloud-based control centers and mobile applications that can view security data from anywhere. If you opt for a TVL system, the feed will be much more high-definition, allowing for more accurate monitoring. Going Keyless.

Site Planning 118

Site Planning Construction Equipment Cost Control Building Controls 118

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Early and ongoing collaboration between contractors, designers and owners…procurement, facilities management, building users… drives consistent attainment of on-time, on-budget, and satisfactory outcomes for all… But… it requires a change in CULTURE, and the adoption of LEAN SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES.

Procurement 98

Procurement Collaboration Project Management Consulting Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

iField Smart

MAY 4, 2025

It provides an accurate and in-depth record of the final build. As-Built drawings are visual deliverables that help understand a physical snapshot of a building project. For example, renovating a building without learning where the wires and pipes are positioned can lead to chaos. What are As-Built Drawings?

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Building Automation Building Performance Measurement 52

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 27, 2012

Contractors - The people who makes civilization possible by building and maintaining structures. Contractor Rich - BCA client earning $100K-$200K by building a client base to sell and service. Construction Worker Fully Burdened Labor Cost - Cost of having construction workers on your payroll.

Project Management Consulting 67

Project Management Consulting Fire Protection Systems Construction Management Project Management 67

Commercial Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Ensure Realistic Budgeting and Scheduling: Combining the architects design vision with the GCs knowledge of materials, labor, and logistics allows for more accurate cost estimates and timelines. Improved Design Feasibility and Cost Alignment Architects bring creativity and innovation to projects, while GCs focus on execution.

Building Code Compliance 59

Building Code Compliance Safety Regulations Risk Management Building Codes 59

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Digital Twin Definition and Examples A digital twin is a virtual model of a process, product, production asset, or service. Digital twin technology is extremely useful in the built world as it helps solve various industry-specific challenges, including cost optimization, safety, thorough planning, predictive modeling, and more.

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Cost Control Project Management Controls Manufacturing 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 23, 2024

This month, we have 40+ product releases across Autodesk Construction Cloud , including Autodesk Build, Autodesk BIM Collaborate, Autodesk Takeoff, BuildingConnected, and Assemble. The link to the document(s) within the email will stay the same for access within Cost Management.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 105

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Products Distribution Project Management Change Management 105

Roads Online

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The Road Ant(s) not only helped Rich River Asphalt to immediately save costs, but also de-risk its jobs sites. You save money in the long run and the impacts on risk and safety outweigh the cost as well.” We have been able to control accelerator, transmission shift and other communications via the Volvo system. meters,” he says.

Engineering 98

Engineering Quality Control Cost Control Risk Management 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Fabric building companies offer several services to help ensure successful facility projects. By Eric Donnay, Legacy Building Solutions Decades ago, acquiring a tension fabric structure didn’t require much of a process. Today, users can procure a tension fabric building where every detail is developed with optimal utilization in mind.

Steel Fabrication 130

Steel Fabrication Controls Manufacturing Structural Systems Building Design 130

CivilJungle

JANUARY 5, 2021

Structural Audit Definition. Structural Audit can be defined as a very important approach to understanding the distress level or condition of any existing civil engineering structure or a building. Structural Audit of Residential Building.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Structural Systems Painting/finishing Building Codes 52

Roads Online

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Now, all our graders, loaders, and scrapers are run on GPS control. That’s the way the industry is moving, and we’ve definitely embraced that.” SmartGrade John Deere’s SmartGrade technology is a 3D mastless integrated grade control system. This cuts down the amount of time on site by increasing production and reducing costs.

Structural Systems 105

Structural Systems Quality Control Change Management Cost Control 105

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

While basic temperature control remains important, integrating advanced climate control services brings measurable improvements to indoor air quality, tenant satisfaction, and building efficiency. The New Air Quality Standards Modern building tenants expect more than just cool air in summer and heat in winter.

HVAC Systems 52

HVAC Systems Quality Control Flooring Systems Building Controls 52

Building Information Management

JUNE 5, 2013

BIM, Building Information Modeling, actually consists of three M’s… BIM3 if you will… Modeling, Models, and Management. Unfortunately the AECO sector (Architecture, Engineering Construction, Operations) sector is currently “silo” and “first cost” centric, not to mention relatively technophobic.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 45

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Facility Management Cost Control Building Controls 45

Building Information Management

JANUARY 14, 2013

The cost to capture, store, and process information is falling to near zero… mass storage (terabytes) for everyone, and an increasingly plentiful supply of powerful cloud-computing based applications available as plug-ins. CEASEL’s focus is upon transparent construction cost estimating and efficient project delivery.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 55

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Cost Control Land Use Regulations 55

Practical Law Construction

MAY 20, 2022

Commentators have begun assessing the impact of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA 2022) – not least on this blog – and there is much more yet to be said. Regulations controlling some construction products already exist, and a very helpful summary of these can be found here. Cost contribution orders.

Safety Regulations 90

Safety Regulations Controls Manufacturing Building Standards Cost Control 90

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2020

IPD software and support services provide an environment with a collaborative focus upon requirements definition and successful repair, renovation, and new construction project completion. Instant access to drawings using Building in Cloud built-in DWG viewer.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 71

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Closeout Lean Construction Procurement 71

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Your building’s plumbing system is poised to become smarter, more efficient, and adaptable to your needs. Automated Controls: Automated controls provide you the convenience to monitor water usage and regulate the flow remotely. Fortunately, innovations in the plumbing industry are revolutionizing commercial spaces.

Plumbing Systems 52

Plumbing Systems Plumbing Real Estate Development Energy Conservation 52

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Below, a list of terms and definitions being submitted for voting is just one of several important initiatives. Building Information Modeling Model Management. Building Information Model: Is the DIGITAL REPRESENTATION of physical and functional characteristics of a facility. Cost – Avoidance, (Interoperability).

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Materials Manufacturing Building Products Distribution 40

Building Information Management

JULY 21, 2016

The fundamental problem with the UK’s BIM Strategy is found within the following quotation “digital technology is changing the way we plan, build, maintain and use our social and economic infrastructure.”(Source: ”(Source: 2015, Level 3 Building Information Modelling – Strategic Plan, HM Government).

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 58

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Infrastructure Development Building Performance Measurement 58

Building Information Management

JULY 21, 2016

The fundamental problem with the UK’s BIM Strategy is found within the following quotation “digital technology is changing the way we plan, build, maintain and use our social and economic infrastructure.”(Source: ”(Source: 2015, Level 3 Building Information Modelling – Strategic Plan, HM Government).

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 58

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Infrastructure Development Building Performance Measurement 58

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate. Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective.

Estimating 98

Estimating Structural Systems Schedule Management Risk Management 98

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Alternative Project Delivery (APD) offers the opportunity delivers significant added value versus traditional design-bid-build, design-build, Construction Management at Risk (CMAR), Agency?CM improved cost visibility and cost control is provide through the use of locally researched detailed line item unit price book.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 65

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Procurement Risk Management 65

UK Construction Blog

JULY 1, 2025

The post Digital Marketing for Construction Companies: Building Your Online Presence in 2025 appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The transformation extends beyond simple website presence to encompass sophisticated digital ecosystems that attract, nurture, and convert prospects whilst building lasting client relationships.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Stakeholder Engagement Project Management Consulting Building Automation 52

Whirlwind Steel

JULY 26, 2023

Metal self-storage buildings are a great choice for those looking for secure and reliable storage space. These metal buildings are typically made of steel panels with interior insulation to maintain a stable internal temperature. Each building is engineered specifically for the job location and can be constructed on-site.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Material Storage Fire Protection Systems Wall Systems 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The J OCPB (JOC Price Book: reflects the current local costs in detail for construction tasks expected to be performed in the geographical area of the base contract with the primary use of developing a detailed line-item price. Most Army and DoD JOC Program specify “RS Means” cost data. 5117.9001 Definitions.

Contracts 105

Contracts General Contracting Government Works Cost Control 105