Building Radar

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The role of a project manager is pivotal in ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the desired quality standards. To excel in this demanding field, construction project managers must possess a diverse set of skills that enable them to navigate complex challenges and lead their teams effectively.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Effective leadership is crucial for project success in the dynamically challenging construction environment. A Project Manager (PM) oversees operations, guides teams through day-to-day tasks, ensures effective communication, and maintains stakeholder alignment. This holistic view allows for better decision-making.

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Construction Daily News

JUNE 12, 2025

This is especially relevant for high-rise buildings , industrial facilities , and large-scale areas where many engineers work simultaneously. Clear Scope for Each Participant Usually, when a project has one Senior BIM Engineer, he or she defines the part of the model to be done by the BIM Engineer and Junior BIM Engineer.

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Building Products Distribution Ceiling Systems 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 13, 2023

NEW YORK (July 11, 2023) – Mickey , a B2B technology company, announces the launch of its Mickey | Contractor Direct division, which will be focused on assisting contractors with building project order fulfillment – from product procurement to shipping updates and online payment functionality.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 19, 2023

Russell WBHO has been appointed by developer Ask:PATRIZIA to build a £48m 344 bedroom new hotel at Baltic Quarter on Gateshead Quayside. Designed by AHR Architects the hotel will feature restaurants, bars and business meeting rooms as well as a resident’s gym and will be managed by Vine Hotels.

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Real Estate Development Project Management Site Planning Building Materials 307

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Leading inspection and testing agency appoints former Skanska executive New York, NY — Atlas Evaluation & Inspection Services (AEIS) , providing inspection, testing and certification for infrastructure projects, announced Juan Gabriel has been hired as Chief Operating Officer. For more information, please visit www.aeis.com.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The 4,645-m2 (50,000-sf) Public Works Operations Building is the cornerstone of Salem, Ore. Photo courtesy Lewis Williams The 4,645-m 2 (50,000-sf) Public Works Operations Building is the cornerstone of Salem, Ore., This is strategically offset to create welcoming plazas filled with native plants and rainwater management features.

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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.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The Wisdome Stockholm building encompasses a wooden architectural design creating an arched-shaped room of 1,325 square meters. Stora Enso has been the main partner and delivered sustainable wooden construction materials for the project. Wisdome Stockholm is inaugurated today and will open to the public on 9 December.

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Construction Enquirer

APRIL 26, 2023

York-based Grantside is advancing plans for two net zero projects in Sheffield after appointing consultant Summers-Inman as project manager and cost consultant. The second project a six-storey office development received planning at the end of last year.

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Roads Online

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Joe Glanville, General Manager of Mainmark in Australia, explains how the system works and why this approach is so innovative. Since its foundation in 1989, Mainmark has been at the forefront of ground engineering and asset preservation, catering to various project types and sizes. This isnt limited to Australia.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Owners building complex industrial projects face a wide range of risks in delivering their projects as quickly and as cost-effectively as possible. For owners facing this scenario, integrated services like the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) delivery method may be the best option for your project.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Roadway Project Manager, Michael Baker International Located in the 1,500-acre Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve in North Georgia, the Elachee Nature Science Center is an education center that serves more than 35,000 students from over 35 school systems and an additional 30,000 visitors to the museum and preserve each year.

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Project Management Consulting Environmental Impact Assessment Environmental Consulting Schedule Management 130

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Improve construction cost visibility and management with a LOCAL, CURRENT, OBJECTIVE, and VERIFIABLE Comprehensive Unit Cost Database with 90,000 granular construction tasks including labor, material, equipment, and productivity details.

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Roads Online

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

As Alex Fraser celebrates its 145th anniversary, Roads and Infrastructure reflects on the company’s journey to becoming one of Australia’s leading providers of recycled construction materials. In 2018, Alex Fraser was acquired by Hanson Australia, one of Australia’s largest and most innovative providers of construction materials.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 6, 2023

The bellwether S&P Global/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index recorded 48.9 Aside from the lockdown-related fall in house building, the rate of contraction was the fastest since April 2009. “Delivery times for building materials were also the most improved since 2009. . in June, down from 51.6

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 21, 2023

. – Buildertrend , the leading construction management platform for residential builders, is now eliminating the hurdles associated with earning rebates – such as lack of access, leverage or time constraints. Our collaboration with Ferguson is a natural fit,” said Brian Pavlick, general manager of Materials at Buildertrend. “Our

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 28, 2023

More ambitious plans to build a tower matching the height of the Shard in the City of London have gone out to consultation. Singapore developer Perennial Group and development manager Stanhope are planning to submit revised plans for the One Undershaft site in the City of London. WSP is acting as multi-service engineer.

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Green Building Project Management Consulting Site Planning Energy Efficiency 326

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 17, 2024

By Andrew Anagnost, President & CEO, Autodesk Critical investment in infrastructure is top of mind for governments and businesses; however, to be successful in building for the future, we need to unlock the potential of AI. There are many ways in which AI can help us overcome capacity constraints when it comes to building for the future.

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Infrastructure Development Government Works Building Permits Project Management 278

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 9, 2023

SUGAR LAND, TX: HCSS, a leading provider of innovative software helping heavy civil construction businesses streamline their operations, highlights HCSS Plans, a digital plans management solution ideal for construction job site foremen in the field.

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Site Planning Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Building Controls 261

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Presented by the Copper Development Association (CDA), the NACIA awards celebrate projects across the United States and Canada that feature architectural copper and copper alloys, including roof systems, façades, and wall systems, as well as custom-fabricated elements. The streamlined process is available at copper.org.

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Architecture Roofing Systems Wall Systems Building Materials 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 19, 2024

The construction or renovation of buildings accounts for approximately 39% of the total global energy-related carbon emissions each year. That category refers to the total greenhouse gas emissions generated over the lifecycle of a building, road or any type of infrastructure. Embodied carbon contributes another 11%.

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Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Building Materials Electrical Systems 263

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Minimizing the time and cost of commercial construction projects without sacrificing quality requires the following elements: Owner leadership and accountability Integreated planning, procurement, and project delivery teams A well defined and well communicated detailed Scope of Work A process focused upon mutually beneficial outcomes.

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Communication Construction Equipment Project Management Procurement 98

Roads Online

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

ResourceCo’s soil reuse and recycling function delivers sustainable soil solutions for infrastructure projects across Australia. ResourceCo’s commercial and industrial waste recycling diverts ‘light’ materials from landfill. Images: ResourceCo.

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Building Materials Manufacturing Infrastructure Development Sustainability Material Handling 105

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 6, 2023

Commercial building and civils work helped construction output rise in May despite a continuing drop in the house building sector. The bellwether S&P Global/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index registered 51.6 in May, up from 51.1 in April and above the neutral 50.0 mark for the fourth successive month.

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Surveying Building Materials Project Management Construction Management 274

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Joint-venture team breaks ground on landmark 74,000 square feet city hall building for the City of Brookhaven ATLANTA — McCarthy + Barnsley, A Joint Venture, today announced the launch of construction on Brookhaven City Hall, a mass-timber project that will serve the community of Brookhaven, Georgia near Atlanta.

Building Materials 263

Building Materials Public Works Green Building Stakeholder Engagement 263

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

These megastores, who often complete renovations during off-hours, have realized the benefits of using tents for staging, materials storage, organization, equipment protection, safety and security, and providing impromptu meeting space for construction crews sheltered from the elements.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

But that’s exactly what Colorado-based contractor, Industrial Constructors/Managers, Inc. With cool air available to the engine, much higher speeds can be unlocked while continuing to use tried and true engine materials that are available today. The project required a lot of flexibility, collaboration and teamwork on the fly.

Facility Management 246

Facility Management Construction Management Piping Installation Wall Systems 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The further along a construction project is, the more difficult and costly changes become. And when most of a project’s value is created in the beginning stages when mistakes are easier to fix, the importance of getting it right early is greater than ever—making consistent communication crucial.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 263

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Sustainability Project Management Schedule Management 263

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. ensuring project continuity and success.

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 15, 2024

Top Considerations for Construction Professionals When undertaking a new construction project, the mathematics involved are usually very complex. A large list of considerations is at play for architects, contractors, and installers to meet the requirements and demands of the project from beginning to end. How long will it take?

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Construction Equipment Building Materials Cost Control Project Management 263

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 29, 2023

“Mature discussions” with clients about material price rises enabled specialist engineering contractor McGee to protect its profits despite rampant inflation. “Material price volatility was identified early, and the impact on the business was minimised by having mature discussions with clients about how manage the risk best.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

The post The Complete Guide to Real Estate Construction Management appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The real estate industry is changing fast, and strong construction management is more important than ever. Sustainability is also a big focus; new rules in the EU require all new buildings to be zero-emission by 2030.

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Construction Management Real Estate Development Building Code Compliance Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Roads Online

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

“Our team takes immense pride in having been a part of Australia’s infrastructure evolution over the past 50 years,” says Reinforced Earth Managing Director, Riccardo Musella. National Precast’s members are capable of delivering projects of a range of sizes and scopes. It’s a win-win for our clients and the environment.”

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Infrastructure Development Geotechnical Engineering Wall Systems Building Materials Manufacturing 105

Roads Online

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Converge will provide a sneak peek into the future of the construction sector, showing off innovative materials, machines and methods. From the construction site to the boardroom, Converge will be the new home for important discussions and knowledge exchanges around the development of essential infrastructure projects, big and small.

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Infrastructure Development Construction Equipment Project Management Building Materials Manufacturing 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 3, 2023

The Cairo Monorail project is poised to dramatically shift transportation in the region in a way that is fast, safe, and environmentally friendly. Construction on the project began in September of 2020. With the groundwork laid, the project is now focused on completing the 35 stations as well as the depot facilities.

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