ENR Construction

JULY 7, 2025

Photo courtesy of Barton Malow July 7, 2025 Related Link: ENR Midwest 2025 Top Contractors Uncertainty continues to weigh heavily as contractors across the 13-state Midwest region are looking to build upon progress made in 2023 and 2024. Brown, regional president at Chicago-based Gilbane Building Co. Rendering courtesy of M.A.

Landscaping 36

Landscaping Energy Efficiency Surveying Building Design 36

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 3, 2025

Historical Precedent and Familiarity RSMeans has been a longstanding standard in construction cost estimation. Since RSMeans is often seen as a procurement support tool rather than a cost management solution, its use persists even though it doesn’t fully support LEAN construction principles or cost transparency.

Procurement 98

Procurement Risk Management Facility Management Lean Construction 98

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2025

Granular Local Market Cost Data is Essential for Cost Visibility & Management (Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, & New Builds) Using current, verifiable, and detailed local cost dat a instead of national averages with adjustment factors ensures: Cost transparency All labor, material, and equipment costs are broken down and verifiable.

Construction Management 59

Construction Management Cost Control Change Management Estimating 59

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The benefits of circular construction and a consistently applied programmatic approach to all repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects include a significant reduction in financial and environmental waste. Construction includes new builds, rebuild, renovation, or maintenance activities.

Building Materials 97

Building Materials Procurement Prefabrication Change Management 97

PC Construction

JUNE 5, 2025

We used them daily for our safety and Lean planning with our 20+ member process piping crew, but they also became a critical communication tool with plant operations, the design team, inspectors and other trades. With no crane access in the building, our team was very creative with rigging and hoisting.

Piping Installation 79

Piping Installation Lifts Lean Construction Quality Control 79

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Centralized Timely Construction Cost Data is a “single source of truth” that is mandatory for improving cost visibility and management for any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build project. contact-form] The post Centralized Timely Construction Cost Data appeared first on 4BT.

Procurement 78

Procurement Lean Construction Risk Management Project Management 78

ENR Construction

JULY 15, 2025

Courtesy of Associated Builders and Contractors July 15, 2025 The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.7 Courtesy of Associated Builders and Contractors July 15, 2025 The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.7 The figure is up by 0.3

Surveying 50

Surveying Lean Construction Infrastructure Development Change Management 50

ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

is comprised of two buildings with two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments, common lounges, study areas, a fitness center, conference rooms and a market/café. Photo courtesy of Sundt Construction June 16, 2025 Maximize beds. After two years of construction, the project—Hinarr Hu Moulik East & West Student Housing at St.

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Building Codes Building Design Structural Systems Lean Construction 36

ENR Construction

JULY 7, 2025

built Vyne on Haven, a 200-unit luxury condo building that meets pent- up demand for transit-linked development in Elmhurst, Ill., 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.

Real Estate Development 36

Real Estate Development Project Management Property Management Specialty Contracting 36

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2025

Dependable Cost Estimating Software is needed to develop reliable construction cost estimates. Objective, current, verifiable, and local granular construction tasks inclusive of labor, material, equipment, and productivity components as well as a unit of measure. Requirements for dependable cost estimating software include.

Estimating 89

Estimating Construction Equipment Building Materials Building Standards 89

Buildern

JUNE 2, 2025

Wunderbuild is another common comparison for small to mid-sized construction companies evaluating project management tools. Construction teams today work under tight timelines and rising client expectations. Its interface is lean and task-focused. But their differences matter. Its built with them.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Schedule Management Change Management Project Management 52

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 13, 2025

The post Polycarbonate Greenhouses: Extend Your Growing Season with Durable, Weather-Proof Solutions appeared first on UK Construction Blog. These structures come in various designs from compact lean-to models to spacious freestanding options, with panel thicknesses ranging from 4mm to 16mm to suit different UK climate conditions.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Structural Systems Foundation Systems Building Materials Manufacturing 52

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 17, 2025

The post Key Considerations for Adding a Spa to Residential Projects appeared first on UK Construction Blog. This isn’t an afterthought: it’s a strategic design move that needs precision from permits to jets. Collaborating with structural engineers from the outset ensures the design won’t falter under the pressure, literally.

Plumbing Systems 52

Plumbing Systems Building Code Compliance Electrical Systems Structural Systems 52

ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

The largest currently under construction, the seven-story housing, dining and academic structure for students of the Herberger Institute of Design and the Arts, is a public-private partnership between American Campus Communities (ACC) and ASU. So it’s really daily coordination here in the field.”

Renewable Energy Systems 36

Renewable Energy Systems Structural Systems Ceiling Systems Material Storage 36

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Key Highlights Discover the impact of rim transport frame optimization on sustainable building practices. Understand the significance of material selection, design, and manufacturing processes. Learn how to incorporate prefabrication and modular design for efficiency. In energy-efficient home building, every detail matters.

Heavy Lifting Transportation 52

Heavy Lifting Transportation Building Materials Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Environmental Impact Assessment 52

For Construction Pros

JULY 21, 2025

administration have created uncertainty in the private construction sector. While infrastructure and data center work are booming, sectors like office and residential construction have cooled, creating uneven pipelines. Construction employment grew 1.7 percent this year, and higher wages have helped with retention.

Concrete Pouring 52

Concrete Pouring Construction Equipment Cost Control Site Planning 52

ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

is comprised of two buildings with two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments, common lounges, study areas, a fitness center, conference rooms and a market/café. Photo courtesy of Sundt Construction June 16, 2025 Maximize beds. After two years of construction, the project—Hinarr Hu Moulik East & West Student Housing at St.

Building Codes 36

Building Codes Building Design Structural Systems Lean Construction 36

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 14, 2025

Adequate construction cost insight is foundational to improving repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build outcomes for both owners and design/builders. For decades, the construction industry has clung to the idea of “accurate estimates” as the gold standard for planning, budgeting, and managing capital projects.

Estimating 52

Estimating Construction Equipment Project Management Maintenance 52

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Managing change orders for any size of repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build project, whether IPD, alliance job order contracting, DB, DBB, ‘et al’, simply requires a robust preconstruction process in most instances.

Change Management 98

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

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. However, Stewart also has a lot to say about the failings on the construction industry and its supply chain.

Construction Equipment 64

Construction Equipment Government Works Cost Control Contracts 64

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

PC Construction

JULY 8, 2025

This construction management-at-risk (CMAR) project includes the addition and renovation of a state-of-the-art CEL facility to support future growth and enhance monitoring for the Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow (SWIFT), as well as other programs. million customers across 20 southeastern Virginia cities and counties every day.

Quality Assurance 53

Quality Assurance Quality Control Lean Construction Site Planning 53

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2025

Fischer faade systems provide advantages in terms of technology, energy and cost-effectiveness, with the added benefits of safety and flexible design options. The all-in-one solutions for installing rear-ventilated rainscreen faades from a single source speed up the progress of construction while lowering project costs.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Wall Systems Structural Systems 52

ENR Construction

JULY 14, 2025

announced selection of multiple firms earlier this month to compete for engineering and construction task order work under a $15-billion, fixed‑price indefinite‑delivery/indefinite‑quantity contract with the Air Force Civil Engineer Center. Image by icholakov via Adobe Stock July 14, 2025 The U.S. Defense Dept.

Contracts 77

Contracts General Contracting Infrastructure Development Government Works 77

UK Construction Blog

JULY 10, 2025

The post Why Garage Conversions Are Hove’s Smartest Home-Upgrade for 2025 appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Converting that under-used volume into a guest suite, home office or workout zone delivers: Lower £-per-m² costs than building outward or upward. Zero garden loss—a huge selling point in West Hove terraces.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Building Controls Material Storage Building Permits 52

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. Cost Saving Public Sector FM Solution Learn more about a Cost Saving Public Sector FM Solution, proven to drive better outcomes for owners and design-builders.

Public Works 98

Public Works Building Standards Procurement Lean Construction 98

ENR Construction

JULY 14, 2025

Inclusion in the maps limits future construction and requires higher premiums on flood insurance. Florida has adopted one of the strongest building codes in the country, he claimed. “We Moreover, Texas has lagged behind some states in adopting proactive emergency mitigation plans. We invest in that. We believe in it.

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Mapping Disaster Preparedness Risk Management Insurance Management 46

ENR Construction

JULY 15, 2025

KEYWORDS: construction construction industry Engineering engineering education engineering firms infrastructure Share This Story Deputy Editor Richard Korman helps run ENRs business and legal news and investigations, selects ENRs commentary and oversees editorial content on ENR.com.

Infrastructure Development 46

Infrastructure Development Surveying Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement 46

ENR Construction

JULY 16, 2025

He admires construction projects that finish on time and budget, compensate all team members fairly and record zero fatalities or serious injuries. Richards freelance writing has appeared in the Seattle Times, the New York Times, Business Week and the websites of The Atlantic and Salon.com.

Project Management 41

Project Management Change Management Specialty Contracting Risk Management 41

Construction Dive

JULY 17, 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. The two of them realized that PPE designed for men wasn’t just an issue of safety, but one of confidence and pride at work.

Infrastructure Development 244

Infrastructure Development Building Codes Real Estate Development Construction Management 244

Construction Dive

AUGUST 7, 2019

The contractor will use building information modeling, virtual reality and lean construction methods such as target-value design at the Ft. Lauderdale complex, where preconstruction work is underway.

Building Design 247

Building Design Lean Construction Contracts 247

Job Order Contracting

MAY 14, 2020

Robust tools and services are readily available to support LEAN construction planning, procurement and project delivery. For example, the OpenBUILD Solution (TM) supports LEAN procedures and components associated with conceptualizing, designing, budgeting, and building.

Lean Construction 105

Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement Budgeting Procurement 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 7, 2024

$20M project allows theme park to provide ample parking during continued expansion Carlsbad, Calif. – McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. McCarthy), one of the largest and most diversified construction companies in America for over 160 years, today announced the topping out of the new LEGOLAND California Resort parking structure.

Concrete Pouring 264

Concrete Pouring Project Management Consulting Lean Construction General Contracting 264

Job Order Contracting

MAY 18, 2022

The above provides a foundation to allow a real property owner and their design-builders to efficiently manage their ongoing repair, renovation, sustainability, maintenance, and new build projects. 4bt.us – Integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery solutions. contact-form] www.4bt.us

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Procurement Foundation Systems 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The Lean methodology is most often associated with manufacturing. Taiichi Ohno, an industrial engineer at Toyota, pioneered the thinking and processes that are now known as Lean. The other core elements of Lean are maximizing customer value and continuous improvement. How Does Lean Fit into the Construction Industry?

Lean Construction 85

Lean Construction Stakeholder Engagement Building Materials Manufacturing Schedule Management 85

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

4 Single-Family Build-to-Rent Home Designs Offering Comfort and Construction Efficiency ibush Sat, 02/17/2024 - 08:14 Single-family rentals are popular. Take a look at these detached-home design ideas for the single-family build-to-rent market, one of the fastest-growing segments of single-family construction Larry W.

Building Design 130

Building Design Material Storage Lean Construction Building Standards 130

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 18, 2020

There are multiple types of construction delivery methods that strive to achieve superior outcomes to traditional design-bid-build, design-build, CM@R, etc. These including alliance contracting/project alliancing, LEAN construction, integrated project delivery, LEAN job order contracting.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 80

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Contracts General Contracting 80