Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

by Mike Mack The architecture, engineering and construction sector is notorious for its challenges, from tight deadlines to unexpected planning, permitting, design and construction obstacles. But we all carry inherent biases from our previous projects, working relationships and personal lives. Overcoming biases.

Building Design 264

Building Design Project Management Building Permits Schedule Management 264

Buildern

JUNE 26, 2025

Those are exactly the problems the schedule of values (SOV) solves. For most builders working on larger or bank-financed projects, the SOV acts as a must-have document that breaks down the total contract amount into detailed line items in construction financial management. Who Prepares the Schedule of Values?

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Change Management General Contracting Project Management 52

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Meanwhile, cloud-based customer relationship management (CRM) software company Salesforce has an AI product that works with its CRM system to write follow-up emails, generate texts, and so on. It may take several months for a land acquisition manager to find that answer (and perhaps you’ll lose out on the deal in the meantime).

Real Estate Development 279

Real Estate Development Land Use Regulations Surveying Schedule Management 279

UK Construction Blog

MAY 2, 2025

The post Leadership on the Job Site: How to Motivate and Manage Crews Effectively appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In the construction world, leadership isnt just about giving ordersits about earning respect, keeping the team focused, and creating an environment where everyone works together toward a common goal.

Site Planning 59

Site Planning Schedule Management Communication Building Standards 59

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

The post Luton Town’s New Stadium: Power Court’s £450m Journey from Planning to Premier League Reality appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The stadium’s initial design contemplated 17,500 seats, but plans expanded following Luton’s Premier League promotion to accommodate the club’s growing fanbase.

Environmental Impact Assessment 80

Environmental Impact Assessment Infrastructure Development Historic Preservation Facility Management 80

ENR Construction

JUNE 11, 2025

known as LiveKillington, will create a base village linking Killington Mountain and Pico Mountain, a ski area located three miles north and is planned as a phased buildout over the next two decades. The master-planned residential community at Killington Ski Resort in Killington, Vt., includes includes a panoramic pool.

Infrastructure Development 72

Infrastructure Development Land Use Regulations Building Permits Public Works 72

UK Construction Blog

JULY 2, 2025

The post Specifying the Right Finishes: A Guide for Contractors and Site Managers appeared first on UK Construction Blog. For contractors and site managers, specifying the right finishes is a responsibility that extends beyond aesthetics.

Painting/finishing 52

Painting/finishing Building Code Compliance Material Handling Building Standards 52

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Planning is essential when building a structure, no matter how simple or complex. Construction work must be completed in set phases and performed promptly but unrushed. Here, well walk you through planning a successful construction project from phase one to completion. The project manager. The construction team.

Risk Management 52

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It takes extensive preparation and planning to complete your construction project successfully. Sometimes, even the most experienced developers, contractors, owners, and construction managers find it challenging to maintain the highest efficiency standards and stay organized throughout the entire construction process.

Project Management 138

Project Management Schedule Management Building Materials Construction Management 138

UK Construction Blog

MAY 13, 2025

The post The Hidden Cost of Pests on Construction Sites: Delays, Damage & Legal Risk appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Construction Pest Control: The Hidden Cost of Pests on Site Delays, Damage & Legal Risk You Can Avoid If youve ever worked on a building site , youll know theres rarely a quiet moment.

Health Regulations 52

Health Regulations Building Controls Cost Control Site Planning 52

ENR Construction

JULY 1, 2025

Series A Funding Round By Jeff Rubenstone, Deputy Editor, News and Technology The CivDot+ is able to autonomously mark layout points in large outdoor sites with minimal human oversight. Rugged enough to work in inclement weather and on uneven ground conditions, a CivDot can mark up to 3,000 points per day. “We

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 76

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Surveying Building Automation Construction Equipment 76

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

The 2024 Class of Rising Stars have already made their mark on the AEC industry through exceptional technical capability, leadership, effective teaching and research, and public service. Through this work, this year’s class of Rising Stars have directly benefited the design profession, their employers, project owners, and society.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management 147

Wrench

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

That reluctance, in many cases, stems from widely held misconceptions and myths about AI in the context of EPC project management. For instance, Natural Language Processing (NLP)-based AI can analyze contractor reports or change orders to identify potential schedule impacts or cost implications, even if the data isnt fully standardized.

Project Management 52

Project Management Cost Control Schedule Management Structural Systems 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 26, 2023

Significantly improve public sector facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes. Preconstruction Preconstruction planning is critical to any project. Procurement Workflows A detailed scope of work and an associated detailed line-item estimate is required before any procurement evaluation and award.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Public Works Procurement Schedule Management 105

UK Construction Blog

MAY 22, 2025

The post Eco-Friendly Building: Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling on Site appeared first on UK Construction Blog. As both regulation and public expectations rise, builders and developers are shifting toward more sustainable methods. Clear site procedures and trained personnel reduce mistakes that often lead to wasted resources.

Material Handling 52

Material Handling Material Storage Building Materials Site Planning 52

Construction Marketing

MAY 29, 2025

If youve spent time on a construction site, youve likely met some brilliant builders the kind of people who can read a plan, solve problems on the fly, and bring a structure to life with skill and precision. They understand materials, timing, site conditions, and team dynamics in a way that only comes from doing the job.

Estimating 62

Estimating Site Planning Building Performance Measurement Schedule Management 62

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

HNTB designed the bridge and provided planning support for the Maine Department of Transportation. Designing an international bridge involves many stakeholders on both sides of the border,” said Josh Olund, HNTB project manager. to Edmundston, New Brunswick, Canada. John River to accommodate the move of the U.S.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Chris Tippery, senior project manager with raSmith, a multi-disciplined civil and structural engineering and surveying firm, will participate in the Water Environment Federation’s Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC) Operations Challenge scheduled for October 2-3, 2023, at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL. BROOKFIELD, Wis.

Project Management Consulting 130

Project Management Consulting Structural Systems Schedule Management Project Management 130

Buildern

JUNE 2, 2025

Wunderbuild is another common comparison for small to mid-sized construction companies evaluating project management tools. Both platforms aim to simplify how teams estimate costs, manage schedules, and stay on top of daily operations. Construction teams today work under tight timelines and rising client expectations.

Cost Control 52

Cost Control Schedule Management Change Management Project Management 52

UK Construction Blog

JULY 1, 2025

While large construction firms have begun investing heavily in AI-powered project management and design tools, smaller and medium-sized construction companies across the UK are discovering that AI applications in marketing and client communication can deliver immediate, measurable benefits without requiring massive technology investments. .”

Communication 52

Communication Foundation Systems Schedule Management Project Management 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The expansion project is scheduled to be completed in early 2028. McCarthy) was named as the project’s general contractor, serving as the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), in partnership with the project’s design engineer Freese and Nichols, Inc. , McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

Lifts 130

Lifts Building Commissioning Facility Management Structural Systems 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Driver Companies , a premier builder serving California for more than 100 years, recently celebrated the opening of Legacy Academy K-8 School located at The Preserve at Chino, a 38-acre master-planned community. The all-new $51M public school will serve more than 1,250 students in the Chino Valley Unified School District.

Historic Preservation 130

Historic Preservation Facility Management Specialty Contracting General Contracting 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

By Greg Ryan Traffic Control Plans are an integral part of civil and structural engineering projects, impacting safety, efficiency, and success. These comprehensive blueprints provide a structured framework for managing vehicular and pedestrian traffic in and around construction sites, roadwork zones, and various infrastructure projects.

Safety Regulations 130

Safety Regulations Cost Control Site Planning Zoning 130

The Korte Company

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The 8,753-square-foot renovation project is the first Design-Build school project for The Korte Company in Illinois and comes on the heels of the passage of Public Act 103-491 (aka the Municipal Design-Build Authorization Act). In the past, administrators needed to manage multiple relationships, and it led to costly mistakes and delays.

Building Design 52

Building Design Energy Efficiency Facility Management Building Optimization 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Banker Steel’s fabrication expertise, efficient workflow processes and effective collaboration with stakeholders facilitated an early finish with the supertall topping out many weeks ahead of schedule. The men and women in both our fabrication shops and on site are incredible, world class builders. About DBM Global Inc. DBM Global Inc.

Steel Fabrication 130

Steel Fabrication Project Management Consulting Structural Systems Schedule Management 130

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

Roads Online

MARCH 3, 2024

For public sector organisations, this can be made easier using digital technology. Charged with delivering a range of services and construction projects, local authorities and other public sector organisations are under huge financial pressure. A submittal can take the form of a design blueprint or schedule.

Public Works 105

Public Works Change Management Project Management Schedule Management 105

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

Financing relies entirely on private investment rather than public funding, with the club exploring strategic partnerships to fund the £2 billion development whilst managing existing debts of over £1 billion. The club explores various financing strategies to make this transformative vision a reality.

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Environmental Impact Assessment Infrastructure Development Renewable Energy Systems Project Management Consulting 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 14, 2019

But they also know that working smart helps limit issues. Staying proactive during projects by recognizing pitfalls and taking appropriate steps to avoid them limits accidents, ensures budgets and timelines remain on schedule and creates a more positive work environment. It can come to workers and the public at large.

Change Management 118

Change Management Construction Equipment Project Management Schedule Management 118

Buildern

JUNE 13, 2025

If you’re in the construction industry and want to keep a closer eye on your company’s financial management to improve your bottom line, this guide is for you. Unlike traditional accounting, it has many moving parts and specific financial management needs. Here’s a quick overview of what you need to know.

General Contracting 52

General Contracting Construction Management Project Management Cost Control 52

Contractors Liability Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

Working on job sites comes with risk whether it’s damage to a client’s property or someone getting hurt. This applies to non-employees, clients, visitors, or anyone not working under your payroll. This protection is especially important for contractors working under public contracts or large private jobs.

Insurance Management 52

Insurance Management General Contracting Risk Management Property Management 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The roof of the pavilion would transform into a public plaza that overlooks the Seattle oceanfront, complete with walkways and greenery. To accommodate construction, the city of Seattle temporarily shifted the roadway near the aquarium, placing it in close proximity to the construction site.

Wall Systems 130

Wall Systems Roofing Systems Site Planning Building Design 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

Steve Larsen , Senior MEP Phase Manager – Mortenson Seattle From New York to San Diego and from Nashville to Seattle, the United States has more than 500 commercial airports carrying more than 850 million passengers annually. Mortenson places a heavy emphasis on planning to proactively address these challenges.

Electrical Systems 130

Electrical Systems Stakeholder Engagement Facility Management Building Design 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

Stakeholder and Construction CMAR delivery enables the owner, contractor, and engineer to align and work in partnership from early engagement through construction delivery, providing the best outcome for the client, community, and stakeholders. The existing roadway alignment provided a unique obstacle to the eight phases.

Stakeholder Engagement 130

Stakeholder Engagement Risk Management Public Works Piping Installation 130

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

To meet their responsibilities as stakeholders of the built environment ( facilities and other built structures ), public sector owners need to have the ability create credible construction cost estimate for ALL repair, renovation, maintenance (FSRM), and new build projects.

Estimating 98

Estimating Structural Systems Schedule Management Risk Management 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Traditionally, architectural engineering and construction (AEC) projects, specifically for large infrastructure such as the building of bridges, have extensive and rigid design and planning phases. For over 200 years, the engineering discipline has formalized their approach to consider the hundreds of factors at play during such a process.

Engineering 130

Engineering Land Use Regulations Safety Regulations Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Located across the United States in 8 different states, the winners of the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement award come from many different corners of the AEC industry including both public and private entities. Construction Management Co.:

Engineering 130

Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Environmental Consulting 130