Construction Junkie Blog

AUGUST 23, 2021

Savvy GCs do their best to factor in common challenges before they arise, in order to mitigate the impact of construction delays on their bottom line. The most common (and most impactful) pitfall for large-scale construction is an unrealistic timeline. The most common culprits they anticipate are these: Faulty scheduling.

Environmental Impact Assessment

CCR Magazine

APRIL 23, 2024

This task requires a meticulous approach to handling various materials, managing debris, and minimizing environmental impact. Before any actual demolition work begins, a comprehensive safety plan must be implemented. This includes obtaining all necessary permits before starting the project.

Building Controls

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 18, 2022

The Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) was recently signed into law in the United States and it’s poised to have a significant impact on the construction industry. – Jimmy Christianson, Vice President of Government Relations, Associated General Contractors of America. Is the material also environmentally friendly?”

Government Works

Construction Daily News

APRIL 20, 2023

Meanwhile, March saw a slowdown in new construction, with permits falling by 8.8%. The effort to net zero will boost construction industry growth, but new technologies and cleaner practices may provide new risk scenarios like failures and recurrent loss scenarios or unanticipated safety or environmental impacts, AGCS stated.

Building Permits

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The new legislation will impact many stakeholders from construction businesses and municipalities to building owners and consumers. We’ve developed a white paper to help organisations understand the impact of the Building Quality Assurance Act – and propose how to prepare today. How will this impact my business? The key changes.

Quality Assurance

Wrench

JULY 14, 2023

The key stakeholders can vary, depending on the specific project and its context but here are some common stakeholders typically involved in infrastructure projects: Government Agencies: Government entities at various levels (local, regional, national) are often the initiators and regulators of infrastructure projects.

Environmental Impact Assessment

PN - Project Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Moving heavy construction equipment safely ​Before moving any construction equipment, it's crucial to assess the potential risks and hazards associated with the task. Evaluate environmental factors, like weather conditions, that may impact safety. 5 Construction Safety Tips When Working Around Heavy Machinery Image by F.

Construction Equipment

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 15, 2015

They pay the bills, and unfortunately are ultimately solely responsible for the rampant economic and environmental waste associated the architectural, engineering, construction, and operations sectors. Upon selection of a DB contractor, design, permitting, and construction responsibilities belong to the DB contractor.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Building codes and regulations are in place to protect not just the structure but also the people who live and work in it. From zoning laws to safety codes, each stage of the project is governed by intricate rules that can overwhelm even seasoned builders. Next comes the assessment and planning stage.

Building Code Compliance

PN - Project Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Working in a foreign country often presents additional challenges to find the right equipment." This might be because the contractor is working on a construction project in another country. After all, international shipping involves compliance with various laws and regulations governing import/export procedures.

Construction Equipment

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Impact on occupants One of the first concerns of noise pollution is its effect on human comfort and cognitive performance. Prolonged exposure to high and sustained levels of noise can negatively impact health, including increased risk of headaches, hearing loss, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease. acoustician).

Building Performance Measurement

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2024

Such ecosystem-friendly initiatives coupled with energy-efficient technologies significantly improve the building’s environmental credentials. Equipped with years of hands-on experience, expert plumbers can accurately assess on-site requirements and challenges before designing failsafe solutions tailored to the infrastructure.

Plumbing

UK Construction Blog

JULY 27, 2023

By working with a top construction company in Edinburgh, you can expect a high level of quality and professionalism, ensuring the successful completion of your project. In addition to their work on major infrastructure projects, these construction companies have also completed numerous residential and commercial builds throughout the city.

Infrastructure Development

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Constructability: Contractors contribute insights on how design decisions may impact the construction process, highlighting potential challenges and proposing solutions. In some cases, for example with some state/government projects, design-assist and early award is not permitted as it conflicts with procurement regulations.

Wall Systems

Buildern

MAY 4, 2023

View them as the rulebook for construction, set up by the government to keep everyone safe and buildings in tip-top shape. Construction Permits and Inspections Before you can dive into any construction project, there’s an important step you can’t skip: getting those necessary permits from the local authorities.

Fire Protection System Installation

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

These contracts allow the government to acquire an indefinite quantity, within stated limits, of supplies or services during a fixed period, with deliveries or performance to be scheduled by placing orders with the contractor. Impact of FASA. Developing the Statement of Work. Performance-Based Statement of Work for Orders.

Contracts

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 18, 2016

facilities inspection programs generate requirements for sustainment, restoration, modernization work and minor new construction. The appropriate work management office is responsible for assessing the validity of the work request, checking for duplication with other requests, classifying the category of work, checking the.

Contracts

Business Facilities

JULY 15, 2014

The food processing industry works to convert raw materials, such as grains, dairy products and meats, to processed food. IMPA communities work closely with the state of Indiana, which has embraced its agriculture industry as a foundational part of the Indiana economy. This, however, does not take away its importance.

Building Products Distribution

Construction Specifier

JUNE 25, 2024

It does maintain the general fireblocking requirements and some of the exceptions of the IBC , but introduces a few wording changes that have monumental impact. Indeed, the building’s exterior envelope plays a crucial role in protecting its inhabitants from outside environmental conditions.

Fire Protection System Installation

Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2012

the bill is supposed to cut federal government energy costs and train the federal building maintenance work force in the use of high performance technologies for energy conservation in federal buildings.”. Achieving this level of performance requires a government-­?wide Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Report-­?

Building Performance Measurement

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

This work should be scheduled at non-peak hours. Any and all personnel involved in the use or maintenance of fall protection or who may, in the course of their work, be present on any elevated surface without a guard rail are required to have regular training in fall protection safety. Clean up and remove all debris from work area.

Maintenance

Bylt News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

On the heels of nearby political and alone the social environmental infrastructure collateral needs of a region the State and private interest pushes forward for a much needed redevelopment and cleanup and revitalization of a once, hopefully now temporary, depleted and overseen area with critical economic needs. Federal Nexus: 42 U.S.C.

Infrastructure Development

Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

In today’s construction news, learn about an independent government study organization that determined that the building of barriers along the southern border of the United States has harmed Indigenous cultural sites, public lands, and delicate ecosystems. After becoming office in January 2021, Biden suspended work.

Land Use Regulations

CCR Magazine

APRIL 12, 2025

The power of a Golden Visa a permit for residency in exchange for significant investment remains altogether too seductive for ultra high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals around the world. The same is true for investments in technology start-ups working on world-changing social or environmental problems.

Real Estate Development

CCR Magazine

APRIL 12, 2025

The analysts identify three fundamental drivers impacting the modern CRE environment: changing investment methods and transforming property requirements along with growing digital platform influence on decision processes. The Evolution of Office Spaces Hybrid work models have induced substantial changes in the office sector.

Real Estate Development