Construction Enquirer

JUNE 22, 2023

The two-year programme delay imposed on key sections of HS2 phase 1 will inflate the overall project cost by at least £360m. The first stab at what the true cost of delaying works to control day-to-day project costs has emerged in leaked internal Government documents.

Cost Control 312

Cost Control Government Works Budgeting Engineering 312

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

(Heerbrugg, Switzerland) Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced the commercial availability of the Leica MC1 3D machine control system with Caterpillar factory-installed NGH sensors. With 3D machine control, operators can now create, cut, and verify designs not only horizontally but also at various depths and slopes.

Cost Control 263

Cost Control Collaboration 263

Construction Placements

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Advantages of Precast Systems Over Traditional Construction Methods Explore the transformative advantages of precast systems in construction, including speed, cost savings, and enhanced quality control. Learn more now!

Quality Control 104

Quality Control Cost Control Building Materials Green Building 104

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). government, driven in part by the $1.2

Approvals 98

Approvals Cost Control Building Controls Risk Management 98

The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

When combined, the following products won't just boost a home's overall energy efficiency, they can also provide long-term cost savings for generations of homeowners to come. By providing an uninterrupted thermal barrier over an entire wall, EnergyShield is effective for thermal, air, moisture, and vapor control.

Energy Efficiency 246

Energy Efficiency HVAC System Installation Sustainability HVAC Systems 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Department of Energy (DOE) to integrate its cutting-edge smart controller with thermal energy storage. This integration promises to streamline HVAC installs, significantly reduce costs, and make next-generation technology more accessible to American homeowners.

HVAC System Installation 255

HVAC System Installation HVAC Systems Energy Efficiency Electrical Systems 255

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 13, 2023

As a result of this collaboration, Mincon Drill Mast Attachments for skid steers and excavators now have an option for the installation of the Trimble® Groundworks Machine Control System, which can significantly reduce the cost and complexity of the installation for the contractor.

Quality Control 264

Quality Control Cost Control Building Controls Foundation Systems 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The organization expects to save approximately 20% in rehabilitative construction costs. The team also used artificial intelligence to automate and digitize the generation of characteristics and locations of highway assets, saving significant time and cost while providing more accurate results. Winners will be announced on Oct.

Cost Control 260

Cost Control Infrastructure Development Project Management Public Works 260

iField Smart

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Predictive Analytics: Forecast delays, costs, and safety issues. What is the typical cost? Reputable providers use encryption, access controls, and regular backups. Daily logs, weekly summaries, cost reports, safety reports, etc. Data Validation: Identify errors and inconsistencies. How is my data secured?

Communication 105

Communication Risk Management Material Storage Cost Control 105

Wolgast Corporation

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Hand carts can get out of control sometimes, especially around corners, depending on their load or weight. This is where he develops the initial design and considers so many pieces of the project including cost and style desires, possible wall impacts, and noise control needs, among so many other things. 800-WOLGAST.

Building Controls 127

Building Controls Building Materials Building Design Cost Control 127

Construction Enquirer

MAY 31, 2023

Mobile intelligent transport system (ITS) solutions specialist SRL Traffic Systems has expanded its hire portfolio with the launch of a series of new products designed to enable customers to increase the protection of workers while cost-effectively promoting the safe and efficient flow of traffic around roadworks.

Cost Control 192

Cost Control Structural Systems Project Management Construction Management 192

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 9, 2023

Persimmon is looking to retender subcontractor packages more regularly as it looks to “share the cost pressures in this new challenging environment.” ” The house building giant highlighted cost control measures in its latest results as sales continued to slump.

Cost Control 242

Cost Control Building Controls Quality Control Procurement 242

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In noisy work environments, protecting one’s hearing is paramount, but it should never come at the cost of situational awareness and effective communication. The headsets also feature a user-friendly answer button and rotary switch for convenient control of ambient sound volume and incoming communication.

Communication 258

Communication Cost Control Quality Control 258

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 15, 2024

Is it more cost conscious to purchase it given the length of time that the equipment is needed? Can equipment ownership translate into cost savings when the scaffolding serves multiple projects over several months? With a long pipeline of work on the horizon, purchasing material can cut down on costs for several years.

Construction Equipment 263

Construction Equipment Building Materials Cost Control Project Management 263

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Cost Savings: Avoid costly penalties, medical expenses, and downtime. Economic Insight: Ladder-related fines range from $12,000 to $20,000, not including medical costs for injured workers. Lockout/Tagout (1910.147) Failure to control hazardous energy resulted in 2,443 violations in 2024 , often leading to severe injuries ( source ).

Inspection 106

Inspection Construction Equipment Cost Control Risk Management 106

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Affordable Housing Community: The Downs Located in the town center of The Downs —a 524-acre mixed-use community on the site of a former horse-racing track—the roughly 68,000-sf building will be wired for environmental controls and smart home functionality. The project will feature automatic doors in both the common areas and the apartments.

Building Controls 264

Building Controls Flooring Systems Quality Control Electrical Systems 264

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. Costs: As the scope is likely to evolve and change across the design and construction phases, EPCM projects can expect additional engineering costs as work progresses.

Project Management Consulting 246

Project Management Consulting Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Cost effective pump engineered to meet rigorous demands Erie, PA — Finish Thompson Inc. Additionally, they operate lube-free and offer variable speed control for easy adjustment of flow and pressure without complex controls.

Painting/finishing 203

Painting/finishing Material Handling Quality Control Cost Control 203

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2023

Manufacturing building components in a controlled environment results in enhanced quality control, cost savings, a schedule that is less adversely affected by weather conditions, minimized onsite waste, and the ability to schedule and sequence fabrication and delivery. .” Lastly, light commercial projects (i.e.

Building Materials Manufacturing 246

Building Materials Manufacturing Steel Fabrication Building Information Modeling (BIM) Modular Construction 246

The Pro Builder

JUNE 16, 2023

This not only creates an airtight, healthier home but also helps reduce heating and cooling costs. Crestron Electronics : The Crestron Home OS automation platform will be used throughout Velvaere to unite control of audio and video, temperature, and lighting. wall control. bath cabins starting at $4.5 million, to 4-5-bed, 4.5-bath

Quality Control 245

Quality Control Cost Control Wall Systems Building Controls 245

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

It often accelerates corrosion, increases maintenance costs, and shortens the service life of the deck. Reports by Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC) suggest that effective control of early-age cracking can help limit later-age cracking. This can increase construction time, project cost and road congestion.

Sustainability 264

Sustainability Curing Infrastructure Development Structural Systems 264

The Pro Builder

MAY 2, 2023

Energy and power will be monitored and controlled, providing load flexibility, grid resiliency, and home energy insights. will use smart circuit switching between 240-volt electric end uses while monitoring whole-home current draw to provide control logic and eliminate coincident peak loads. Aris Hydronics Aris Hydronics, Inc.

Renewable Energy Systems 246

Renewable Energy Systems HVAC System Installation Electrical Systems Building Controls 246

iField Smart

JANUARY 6, 2025

Although this is the case, quality control is one of the most common pain points in the industry. As such there is a need for proper quality control mechanisms to be put in place otherwise construction projects are likely to be non compliant in most design aspects and this will result in: Damage to safety features of the structure.

Quality Assurance 59

Quality Assurance Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Quality Control Cost Control 59

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Utility Vegetation Management (UVM) is highly complex and represents a significant cost burden on utility operations and maintenance (O&M) budgets. Each vegetation encroachment area requires specialized crews and equipment capable of working near live power lines, often involving planned de-energization, arborists, and traffic control.

Risk Management 202

Risk Management Cost Control Electrical Systems Schedule Management 202

Construction Enquirer

APRIL 19, 2023

The lift plan failed to stipulate how the individual SIPs were to be safely lifted and failed to consider proximity hazards or how the SIPs would be adequately controlled during the lifting operation. in costs at Newcastle Crown Court.

Lifts 193

Lifts Cost Control Building Controls Site Planning 193

iField Smart

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Reduced Productivity and Increased Costs: Manual processes are time-consuming and resource-intensive. This inefficiency leads to increased labor costs and project delays, negatively impacting the bottom line. Cost Savings: Reduces labor costs, rework, and project delays. Can field inspection software be used offline?

Inspection 105

Inspection Safety Regulations Risk Management Project Management 105

Construction Enquirer

APRIL 26, 2023

In a trading update this morning, Dean Finch, group chief executive, said Persimmon responded quickly to the deterioration in market conditions in the second half of last year, by controlling costs and managing build programmes to conserve cash.

Cost Control 216

Cost Control Building Controls Site Planning 216

Rabbet

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

There are many different types of contracts , but two of the most common are cost-plus and guaranteed maximum price. Cost-Plus Contracts A cost-plus contract is an agreement where the owner pays the contractor for all actual costs incurred (materials, labor, equipment) plus an agreed-upon fee or percentage for profit and overhead.

Contracts 52

Contracts Real Estate Development Cost Control Quality Control 52

Construction Enquirer

MAY 21, 2023

Henry Construction Projects Limited, of Hounslow, London, pleaded guilty to safety breaches and was fined £234,000 and ordered to pay £12,369 in costs at Westminster Magistrates Court. Employers must control the risk of working at height to ensure that it is carried out in a manner which is so far as is reasonably practicable safe.”

Building Controls 216

Building Controls Cost Control Sustainability 216

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 26, 2024

Hall brings decades of transportation and infrastructure program management controls experience NASHVILLE, Tenn. Jeff Hall has joined HNTB Corporation as project controls director in its Nashville office, supporting the firm’s clients in Tennessee.

Cost Control 130

Cost Control Infrastructure Development Project Management General Contracting 130

iField Smart

JANUARY 8, 2025

Reading Time: 2 minutes In an industry as quick as construction, cost management is everything. Rising material costs, labour shortages plus complex projects mean we need to be smarter with our budgets without compromising on quality. Its not just about cutting costs but optimising the functionality and performance of the project.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 59

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Engineering Building Automation Building Optimization 59

Stonemark

JANUARY 22, 2025

Los Angeles January 22, 2025 MGAC , a global project and cost management consultancy, is pleased to announce the December 31, 2024 acquisition of Stonemark Construction Management, a leading full-service construction management firm for high-end residences and luxury home projects.

Construction Management 98

Construction Management Project Management Consulting Project Management Risk Management 98

Roads Online

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Typically constructed from concrete box sections, corrugated steel, or concrete pipes, culverts are engineered to manage stormwater runoff by controlling water flow beneath these vital transport corridors. The cost of frequent maintenance and emergency repairs escalates as persistent leaks weaken these structures, reducing their lifespan.

Infrastructure Development 105

Infrastructure Development Environmental Impact Assessment Risk Management Cost Control 105