The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Fortunately, the implementation of off-site construction practices is one approach that can help solve these challenges. One off-site construction trend that has seen a significant rise in popularity is the production and use of prefabricated accessory dwelling units (ADUs). What Are Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)?

Building Codes 290

Building Codes Site Planning Modular Construction Building Materials Manufacturing 290

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2025

Without proper planning, even the best-designed commercial construction projects can face delays, cost overruns, or legal issues. With a competitive landscape and unique local challenges, precise planning becomes critical. With a competitive landscape and unique local challenges, precise planning becomes critical.

Land Use Regulations 52

Land Use Regulations Site Planning Environmental Impact Assessment Mapping 52

Construction Placements

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Conducting Effective Site Surveys: Tools, Techniques, and Best Practices Discover the essential steps, tools, and techniques for conducting effective site surveys. From planning to data collection, master the process!

Surveying 105

Surveying Site Planning Geotechnical Engineering Mapping 105

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Ways to Improve Home Building Productivity, Part 2: Automation ibush Thu, 02/15/2024 - 15:31 Home builders can maximize efficiencies gained through simplification and standardization by automating both on-site and back-office operations Tony L. Consider the potential benefits of off-site construction to your current home building process.

Building Automation 204

Building Automation Building Materials Manufacturing Site Planning Controls Manufacturing 204

BD+C

APRIL 23, 2014

Imagine a robot, something like a combination Roomba vac and magic marker, that could translate complex construction drawings onto the ground, leaving an error-free map for building crews to follow. Body Image: read more. Architects Contractors Designers Engineers Building Technology'

Site Planning 99

Site Planning Mapping Building Design Engineering 99

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 19, 2023

San Diego, CA – Latitude 33 Planning & Engineering has announced that Phase 1 for the $60 million Bonsall development, The Havens , is under construction. The master-planned community in San Diego County offers unprecedented open space and unique amenities. Two decades ago, the site was initially approved for large estate lots.

Engineering 264

Engineering Site Planning Public Works Building Design 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 13, 2023

She has extensive experience designing and managing both public and private projects in challenging geotechnical environments including civil infrastructure, multi-use urban infill projects, high-rise buildings, excavation and shoring, master-planned communities, hillside grading, and shoreline redevelopment projects.

Geotechnical Engineering 246

Geotechnical Engineering Infrastructure Development Public Works Project Management 246

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 1, 2023

Homebuilding Data Analytics Higharc automates the flow of information about home plans among the various homebuilding departments and stakeholders—from permitting officers to tradespeople to salespeople. A new home design can inherit pattern rules and map them onto its floorplan.

Building Products Distribution 246

Building Products Distribution Building Design Change Management Building Permits 246

BD+C

MARCH 8, 2017

The eight “mission” types that Uplift flies include construction and thermal inspection, as well as real estate surveying and mapping. In early 2016, Clayco, the Chicago-based design-build contractor, launched Uplift Data Partners, a full-service provider of drone technology and remote pilot training.

Site Planning 80

Site Planning Mapping Inspection Surveying 80

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

New updates to the software include the ability to calculate and model an optimal flattened site plan in the terrain, plot the least cost path across a landscape, and significantly improved processing speed in pixels to points tool.

Site Planning 130

Site Planning Building Optimization Mapping Cost Control 130

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

One of the most common causes of delays, damages, and even safety hazards on construction sites stems from one fundamental issue: unknown or incorrectly mapped underground utilities. This is where utility mapping comes into play. Imagine breaking ground on a new project only to discover a major water main beneath the site.

Mapping 52

Mapping Safety Regulations Risk Management Schedule Management 52

ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

A new mobile application for iOS devices allows users to pin site plans to their location on Earth by integrating with Apple Maps. Then, they can take site photos and make annotations and markups on the plans.

Mapping 52

Mapping Site Planning 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 10, 2025

McCarthy’s design-build services include self-perform concrete, utility and drywall installation, McCarthy Mapping, parking solutions and landscape design. About HOK HOK is a global design, architecture, engineering, and planning firm with 1,700 people collaborating across 26 offices on three continents.

Building Design 130

Building Design Facility Management Building Standards Building Resilience 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 30, 2023

He brings a year of internship experience to his role at T&H, having worked as a senior for a local site development firm. Lars has nearly a decade of experience in drafting, graphics, and design in nuclear drafting, transmission and distribution, audio video design, civil/site development, and underground internet/fiber cabling design.

Infrastructure Development 130

Infrastructure Development Site Planning Permits Project Management Consulting 130

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

Key Takeaways An Article 4 Direction is a legal measure that restricts permitted development rights, requiring property owners to obtain planning permission for changes that would normally be allowed without application. Ever wondered why your neighbour needed planning permission for a simple extension while you didn’t?

Building Permits 52

Building Permits Historic Preservation Land Use Regulations Permits 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 3, 2023

He mapped out how organizations responsible for these large capital projects can tap into the potential of that data by using enterprise GIS and location intelligence. And pulling asset data and related information into a location-based format—a map—would make it easy for stakeholders to find and view the necessary information.

Project Management Consulting 130

Project Management Consulting Project Management Risk Management Mapping 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

(the “Company” or “Bowman”) (NASDAQ: BWMN) was contracted by Midway Rising to deliver engineering, survey and mapping services for a new entertainment center and master plan for San Diego’s Midway-Pacific Highway community. The master plan also includes 4,250 housing units to include 2,000 designated as affordable housing units.

Surveying 130

Surveying Engineering Project Management Consulting Environmental Consulting 130

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 3, 2025

Drone mapping has become a valuable tool in construction, changing how projects are planned and carried out. This technology provides accurate surveying and fast data collection, allowing professionals to see project sites from an aerial view. Switching from manual surveys to drone mapping greatly improves efficiency.

Mapping 40

Mapping Land Use Regulations Site Planning Change Management 40

BDC Network

MAY 25, 2023

4 considerations for increasing biodiversity in construction projects 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/25/2023 - 09:39 Urban Planning As climate change is linked with biodiversity depletion, fostering biodiverse landscapes during construction can create benefits beyond the immediate surroundings of the project.

Land Use Regulations 116

Land Use Regulations Site Planning Environmental Consulting Project Management Consulting 116

BD+C

JUNE 13, 2016

Urban designers and planners frequently consult 3D imagery from Google Earth and other online mapping services to get a sense of existing site conditions. If you’ve used Google Earth or Apple Maps recently, you’ll notice that the 3D imagery is increasingly realistic.

Mapping 74

Mapping Site Planning 74

PN - Project Management

OCTOBER 23, 2024

With traditional methods, supervisors must physically inspect sites or rely on outdated reports, often leaving information gaps. The enhanced visibility over the entire site helps ensure that projects run smoothly and efficiently. With this in mind, drones offer a solution that minimizes human risk while improving site safety.

Construction Management 97

Construction Management Quality Control Project Management Land Use Regulations 97

Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Architecture firm, Marvel, the developer, Phipps Houses, and NYC’s Department of City Planning are all collaborators on the project. The eight design principles, demonstrated in Figure 1 (the road map), guide the project, resulting in a diverse set of buildings prioritizing functionality over symmetry.

Site Planning 111

Site Planning Mapping Building Design Architecture 111

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The schedule is the beating heart of every project, providing the road map that every team member will base their work around. The more members that are added to the project team, the more mature the schedule should become, adding depth and establishing a more thorough plan for every member of your team.

Schedule Management 145

Schedule Management Risk Management Project Management Change Management 145

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

By Matt Desmond, President AGTEK, Vice President Heavy Construction, Construction Management Solutions at Hexagon Estimates aren’t just a “necessary evil” in the process of creating bids and design plans; they also ensure projects stay on track by offering a baseline to compare construction project activity—or a scoreboard—to measure success.

Estimating 130

Estimating Site Planning Cost Control Construction Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

These beams were precisely assembled on-site, achieving a remarkable margin of error of less than 1-mm. The structure’s dome is composed of 277 unique triangles made from CLT produced at Stora Enso’s Gruvon site in Sweden. For the Wisdome project, the total construction time was one year and ten months.

Architecture 130

Architecture Steel Fabrication Material Handling Energy Efficiency 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

We plan and prepare as best we can but the unpredictable nature of geology can surprise us at any moment. With the different sites and dynamic nature––literally––of the project, we wanted to adopt technology that would enhance tunneling efficiency and tracking, reduce downtime and streamline data flows.”

Building Performance Measurement 130

Building Performance Measurement Building Automation Quality Control Surveying 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The team applied laser scanning for the initial design and on-site comparison of the as-built situation with the data model in Tekla Structures. The model was shared between the two companies using Tekla Model Sharing and used in a ‘live’ situation, with workers on site having the models both on tablets or mobile phones and on paper.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 201

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Structural Systems Steel Fabrication Building Codes 201

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

In simplest terms, to get environmental approvals, agency regulators need the answers to three questions: What resources are at the site? Site Selection and Impact Assessment The initial step in the solar environmental permitting journey involves meticulous site selection and impact assessment. What are the potential effects?

Permits 130

Permits Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Conservation Environmental Consulting 130

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

That said, this article will unravel strategies that resonate with professionals, from those who meticulously plan projects to those who wield the tools on-site. Project Managers Responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of construction projects. Ensure equipment is maintained and used safely.

HVAC System Installation 133

HVAC System Installation Electrical Systems Building Code Compliance Structural Systems 133

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 17, 2022

When it was first introduced in 2010, it started to rapidly replace the need for paper-based plans and processes. They’ve been used across various industries, but as they have become more innovative and advanced, they’ve become irreplaceable on a construction site. . Take the iPad, for example. 1: Construction Cameras.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Site Planning Construction Equipment Mapping 98

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Therefore, improving financial planning is key to discovering innovative ways to reduce overhead, all while enhancing overall efficiency and performance. Strategic Financial Planning Adopt Advanced Financial Forecasting Tools Construction organizations have to be competitive in outlook, hence requiring good financial forecasting tools.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Schedule Management Project Management Construction Equipment 52

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Develop a marketing plan with objectives, action calendar and measures. Search optimize your website with all search engine optimization (SEO ) features (meta coding, site maps, reviews, etc.). Aggressive networking with associations (local/gregional, AGC, ASA, BOMA, AIA, etc).

Architecture 101

Architecture Engineering Surveying Building Optimization 101

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 27, 2024

This allows users to choose the method that best suits their needs or as dictated by site conditions. Optional Trimble Protected Plus and Premium protection plans are also offered. Able to operate on 450 MHz, 900 MHz or LTE bands, users have flexibility in how they receive and transmit RTK corrections.

Building Performance Measurement 130

Building Performance Measurement Surveying Infrastructure Development Site Planning 130

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Construction managers and site planners can be better prepared to meet deadlines, adhere to regulations, and maintain equipment safety by understanding these obstacles for themselves. Efficient scheduling is the only way for you to prevent project delays because construction sites often operate under tight deadlines.

Safety Regulations 52

Safety Regulations Material Handling Permits Construction Equipment 52

cnstrctr

APRIL 7, 2019

Learning how to prepare a construction plan can take years and multiple projects before you are exposed to enough information. With that said building a construction plan is simple if you use these easy to follow steps. What Is A Construction Plan? When Should I Develop The Plan and Who Should Be Involved?

Site Planning 74

Site Planning Schedule Management Material Handling Public Works 74

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 21, 2021

What are the things you considered before and after a construction site is built? This is the most common question by several companies and establishments that want to add another construction site in a different environment. Where to Get Underground Utility Plans? How to see the underground before starting a project?”

Site Planning 62

Site Planning Mapping Construction Equipment Electrical Systems 62

ENR Construction

JULY 31, 2012

Search our site: Infrastructure. MAP-21 Toughens Buy America Requirements, U.S. The newly enacted MAP-21 transportation bill has provisions that their advocates say will fortify "Buy America" requirements for highway and transit projects. The other "Buy America" revision is in MAP-21’s transit section. contact us.

Mapping 37

Mapping General Contracting Contracts Site Planning 37