Civil Engineer Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2024

About the author The “Construction Planning and Scheduling” book was written by a very famous author -Jimmie W. This comprehensive resource is designed for construction management, […] The post [BOOK] Construction Planning and Scheduling first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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iField Smart

APRIL 27, 2025

Reading Time: 7 minutes In the ever-evolving and intricate world of construction, effective communication is the cornerstone of success. However, managing these RFIs, especially in large-scale projects with numerous participants, can quickly spiral into a chaotic whirlwind of emails, spreadsheets, and phone calls.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 12, 2025

Assistant Project Manager II Superior Construction Jacksonville, FL Bio: Aaron Kidd is an accomplished young construction professional with a passion for hands-on leadership, mentorship, and continuous growth.

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iField Smart

JANUARY 21, 2025

Reading Time: 4 minutes In the world of construction where every project required coordinated efforts, jobsite management software supports seamless operations and drives projects toward successful completion. Resource mismanagement: Construction resources like materials, equipment, and labor are expensive.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Effective project management is a cornerstone of success in the construction industry. With numerous stakeholders, tight deadlines, and complex logistics, managing a construction project requires strategic planning and execution. The Role of Project Management in Construction Success 1.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

Success in the construction industry relies on more than tools and manpower. It requires effective leadership, strategic planning, and detailed project management. Without strong management, even well-funded projects can miss deadlines, overspend, or fall short of quality standards.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 20, 2023

(the “Company” or “Bowman”) (NASDAQ: BWMN), a national engineering services firm delivering infrastructure solutions to customers who own, develop and maintain the built environment, today announced the acquisition of Dennis Corporation (“Dennis”), a civil engineering, surveying and construction management firm headquartered in Columbia, SC.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Cypress, TX — Elevation Construction , a leading home remodel contractor in Texas, is proud to announce that after recently achieving consistent 5-star customer reviews across Google, it has become known locally as The Best Home Remodel Contractor in Cypress. We empathize with the challenges that such projects can pose.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 15, 2024

As program manager, WSP provides comprehensive support for innovative modular construction plan at world’s busiest airport. WSP is serving as project manager for the Concourse D project on behalf of the client, the City of Atlanta’s Department of Aviation. This method will keep as many gates open as possible during construction.

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Building Radar

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Effective financial management in construction projects is crucial for ensuring profitability and sustainability in a highly competitive industry. With the complexity of construction processes, understanding construction financial management becomes essential for project success.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 19, 2024

HNTB provided preliminary design and construction engineering inspection (CEI) in all three phases of the program starting in 2011. It is amazing to see this transformational project come to completion,” Steve Kramer, HNTB project manager. The Phase 1 Inaugural Service opened in May 2014 followed by the Southern Expansion in July 2018.

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PC Construction

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The students’ courses currently focus on the areas of planning, equipment and project management, which made our large wastewater construction project the perfect place to see applicable action. This provided a practical, hands-on application illustrating workflow navigation and effective field project management.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2025

New York City, with its towering skyscrapers, intricate infrastructure, and ever-growing skyline, is one of the most exciting and expensive cities for construction in the world. This article will explore the various factors influencing construction costs in NYC, along with insights on how you can better manage and navigate these expenses.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

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. Experience in procurement on relevant markets Strong experience and capabilities in managing similar projects. EPCM Risks: Is Faster Always Better?

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iField Smart

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Abstract In the ever-evolving construction industry, efficient resource management is critical to project success. This paper explores the principles, methodologies, and tools used in construction resource management, with a focus on best practices that enhance productivity, reduce waste, and ensure project goals are met.

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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. By Chad Havens, P.E.,

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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. The post Comprehensive Unit Cost Database – Construction appeared first on 4BT.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

Nick Huston, Senior Marketing Manager, Transportation and Water, Oldcastle Infrastructure The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) trolley routes 101 and 102, sometimes called the Media-Sharon Hill line, are light rail lines serving portions of Delaware County. Thanks to H.R.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

By Jon Fingland, Vice President and Category General Manager at Trimble Despite significant strides in digital transformation, siloed data remains a major roadblock in the construction industry. It’s a challenge that Yates Construction , a family-owned commercial and industrial contractor based in Mississippi, knows all too well.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 15, 2024

The first three phases of the PUSH program contained a constructed value of nearly $400 million. The project also encompasses the rehabilitation of 26 bridges, including the construction of new widened decks, deck patching and overlays, substructure patching, and superstructure blasting and painting. The construction of PUSH 4.0

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Founded in 1973, ZETCON has built a reputation as an industry leader in infrastructure planning, inspection, project management, and construction management. The German construction market is the largest in Europe at EUR427 billion (CAD$629.9 The terms of the transaction are not disclosed. billion) in 2022.

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Procore

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Groundbreak is the global construction innovation event of the year – 2024’s edition brought over 4,500 professionals from around the world together in Denver to explore how Procore is connecting construction through technology and people. 

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

In today’s evolving construction landscape, commercial bin rental services have become an integral part of sustainable building practices. The demand for eco-friendly construction bin rental solutions continues to rise as the industry embraces greener approaches to waste management.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Events honored the HNTB-program-managed electrification project SAN JOSE, Calif. HNTB’s responsibility in the Caltrain Electrification Project included providing leadership and program management, driving the project toward success. As the program manager, HNTB played a crucial role in overseeing the project.

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iField Smart

DECEMBER 26, 2024

In a dynamic and resource intensive construction sector, effective project scheduling is a critical factor for success. Whether managing a single or multiple project, the ability to schedule tasks, allocate resources, and adapt to changes in real-time determines if the project is delivered within budget and on time.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 3, 2025

The post The Role of Strata Managers in Post-Construction Building Maintenance appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Once a construction project is completed, the real challenge beginsmaintaining the building to ensure its longevity, safety, and optimal functionality for all residents or users.

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iField Smart

JANUARY 2, 2025

Tracking construction Pain Points Episode 2 : The Time Crunch: Strategies for Efficient Project Scheduling In the construction world, all parties aim to minimize time delays due to the fact that they may cause additional expenses, penalty clauses and loss of goodwill. Adjustthe scheduling accordingly.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 2, 2024

Environmental data and permitting are the vital first steps for construction projects of all kinds. To ensure expedient project delivery, FNI used Ecobot, the comprehensive environmental assessment platform they have used since 2020, to manage fieldwork and permitting.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This is the largest and most technically advanced project WSSC Water has constructed in its 106-year history and is one of only 7 facilities in the country to incorporate an advanced thermal hydrolysis process (THP) to efficiently transform biosolids. Learn more about THP at Stantec.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

In construction, about 70% of rework can be traced back to the disconnect between design and what’s actually constructible. The further along a construction project is, the more difficult and costly changes become. By focusing on constructability in the design phase, teams can aim to avoid expensive rework down the line.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

. – Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced that it won in three categories at the 2023 Construction Computing Awards. Judges awarded the “Construction Software Product of the Year 2023” to SYNCHRO , the industry-leading application for 4D digital construction planning.

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iField Smart

MAY 7, 2025

Reading Time: 3 minutes In a dynamic and resource intensive construction sector, effective project scheduling is a critical factor for success. This article explores the capabilities of 5 top-tier construction scheduling software. This results in missed milestones, cost overruns, and compromised outcomes.

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The Korte Company

MARCH 13, 2025

He was certainly an outside cat, and a natural for the construction industry. Every construction guy has to have a ladder, so I needed one, he said. You probably hear some of these construction stories of I’m a third generation union carpenter. His construction knowledge is slim to none. I’m like, Yep.

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In Eight

DECEMBER 9, 2024

[Scottsdale, AZ; December 10, 2024] InEight, a leader in construction project controls software, today announced the pursuit to authorize its InEight Document software solution with the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). InEight Document streamlines and centralizes construction documents and project data.

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