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The Art of Project Scheduling

Civil Engineer Blog

Why project scheduling is the art? If it were a science then every project would be delivered on time! In truth, the art of scheduling is based on experience and the more experience you have, the more accurate your schedule will be. However, you can still produce an accurate schedule by following some simple rules. […] The post The Art of Project Scheduling first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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Construction’s Next Leap: AI as a Strategic Partner

AEC Business

René Morkos of ALICE explores the latest advances in AI for construction scheduling and project optimization. The post Construction’s Next Leap: AI as a Strategic Partner appeared first on AEC Business.

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#146:  Design-Build Contracts and the Spearin Doctrine: an Update

NH Construction Law

Several years back I blogged ( #36 ) on how design-build contracting – combining design and construction responsibilities in a single phased contract – might impact a contractor’s liability for design defects where there is joint participation by owner and contractor in the design. I pointed out the approach taken in Coghlin Electrical Contractors, Inc. v.

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Windcatchers Cool Buildings Naturally

Natural Building

Windcatchers have been a sustainable solution to cooling and ventilation in arid climates, predating modern air conditioning by millennia. They are chimney-like towers with open sides designed to capture breezes high above ground level and direct them into the buildings below. By channeling cool air downward and expelling warm air through opposite vents, they provide natural ventilation and reduce indoor temperatures by an impressive 8 to 12 °C. (46 to 53 °F) In some cases, the incoming air is d

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How Top Firms Protect Margins in Costly Construction Markets

Construction companies face shifting labor markets, volatile material pricing, and global supply chain disruptions that threaten profitability. This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight. Learn how to deploy workforce agility, connected jobsite monitoring, automated procurement, and cost simulation models to preserve margin stability.