Construction Dive

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Poor training, bad bosses and other frustrations can drive away new recruits to the construction industry, writes a Texas quality control manager.

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Quality Control Construction Management 401

The Construction Index

APRIL 4, 2024

Starlight Investments has appoints Rund as clerk of works on three UK build-to-rent (BTR) schemes. Read Full Article: The Construction Index

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Quality Control Contracts 62

Construction Dive

OCTOBER 22, 2018

A digital quality program offers many benefits that can improve your QA/QC workflows and elevate your business as a whole.

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Quality Control 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

New version of Trimble’s next-generation paving control platform for smoother, more precise paving surfaces extends the functionality to an additional machine type WESTMINSTER, Colo. Trimble’s Connected Construction strategy gives users control of their operations with best-in-class solutions and a common data environment.

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Quality Control Building Controls Project Management Construction Management 263

Construction Dive

MARCH 29, 2023

Real-time data must be integrated to improve forecasting, quality control and risk reduction, experts say.

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Quality Control 352

Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Selected contractors will be able to bid on new quality assurance work for wall construction at the U.S.-Mexico Mexico border.

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Quality Control Quality Assurance 151

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2019

As contractors face heightened scrutiny around building processes, many are turning to technology to improve quality control measures.

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Quality Control Building Controls 58

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 3, 2023

. – InEight , a global leader in construction capital project management software, has announced new innovations that will help collaboratively resolve design issues early on to avoid re-work, and embed quality control in all construction activities to enable progressive review and turnover of complex, multi-discipline projects.

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Collaboration Quality Control Handover Project Management 162

ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Laser scanning is tempting as a catch all technology to document existing conditions, but quality assurance/quality control and support are absolutely key to making it work for your firm.

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Quality Control Quality Assurance 50

AEC Business

MAY 2, 2018

These manual processes increase the time needed to make decisions, hurt work quality, and leave firms facing unnecessary costs. The research, from TrackVia, a mobile-ready workflow […] The post Survey: Manual Processes Hurt Quality Control and Add Costs on Construction Sites appeared first on AEC Business.

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Quality Control Cost Control Surveying Construction Management 52

CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

Introduction of Concreting in Construction Concrete is most frequently used man-made construction material in the world and is second only to water as the most used substance on Earth. It’s obtained by mixing cementing materials, water, and aggregates, and at times admixtures, (shown in as per below figure) in required proportions.

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Quality Control 98

BD+C

OCTOBER 10, 2017

The National Roofing Contractors Association has released Quality Control and Quality-assurance Guidelines for the Application of Membrane Roof Systems. The document provides NRCA's on-site evaluation guidelines during the application of membrane roof systems.

Roofing Systems 53

Roofing Systems Quality Control Quality Assurance Inspection 53

iField Smart

APRIL 2, 2024

The Role of As-Built Drawings in Quality Assurance and Quality Control As-built drawings are accurate and exhaustive construction documents that portray the final state of construction. This leads to greater quality assurance and control for construction projects.

Quality Assurance 95

Quality Assurance Quality Control Building Code Compliance Cost Control 95

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 19, 2023

Quality-assurance programs such as AASHTO Re:source, and CCRL are utilized for laboratory control and quality assurance. ENGEO maintains seven soil and materials testing laboratories managed by registered geotechnical engineers. ENGEO laboratories are accredited through USACE, AASHTO Re:source, Caltrans, and DSA.

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Quality Assurance Geotechnical Engineering Quality Control Project Management 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 29, 2023

(Houston, Texas) The Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) has partnered with planning, engineering and program management firm, Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc. LAN) for two major sediment removal projects in the Greens Bayou and Cypress Creek/Little Cypress Creek watersheds.

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Geotechnical Engineering Quality Control Risk Management Permits 243

Roads Online

APRIL 30, 2024

Quality Fabrication and Engineering’s Road Ant represents the latest in forward moving aggregate spreader technology. Image: Quality Fabrication and Engineering. Quality Fabrication and Engineering’s Road Ant, a forward-moving aggregate spreader, is supporting greater safety and sustainability.

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Sustainability Quality Control Safety Regulations Infrastructure Development 103

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 1, 2024

Her specialties include soils, foundations, construction materials testing and inspections, quality assurance, and quality control management. Glubis is a seasoned engineer with a proven record of leading complex geotechnical engineering projects to success. About Legacy Engineering Founded in 2005 by Jacksonville native John E.

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Geotechnical Engineering Quality Assurance Quality Control Project Management Consulting 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 14, 2023

. – After a long, stormy winter, drivers are faced with dodging potholes or suffering the consequences of damage to their vehicles, but a first-of its-kind quality control tool may help increase the quality of pavement and keep those potholes, ruts and cracks from forming. In some cases, the entire road may have to be rebuilt.

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Quality Control Quality Assurance Building Performance Measurement Controls Manufacturing 130

For Construction Pros

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

A case study on the Big Island of Hawaii reveals how a quality control department can use existing tools and equipment to support innovative project engineering.

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Quality Control Engineering 122

Construction Enquirer

JULY 27, 2023

Persimmon chief executive Dean Finch will then assume interim responsibility for the finance function, supported by Mike Smith, group financial controller. The board said it would now start the hunt for a new finance chief. ”

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Quality Control Building Controls Sustainability 178

iField Smart

APRIL 23, 2024

In the construction industry, efficiency is critical to meet project timelines, achieve planned costs, and produce high-quality outcomes. Efficiency in construction highlights a comprehensive approach to construction project management that includes various parameters including costs, labor, time, quality, and resources. Introduction.

Construction Management 103

Construction Management Schedule Management Risk Management Project Management 103

The Pro Builder

APRIL 17, 2024

RELATED 5 Ways Home Builders Can Maintain Quality Despite Supply Chain Issues Builder Reputation Basics: One Make-or-Break Factor You Can't Miss Roll Up Your Sleeves and Get Serious About Cycle Time The results are remarkable, both in terms of driving productivity gains and in customer and trade partner satisfaction , loyalty, and advocacy.

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Quality Control Project Management Consulting Cost Control Communication 130

Construction Placements

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Discover the importance of material testing and quality control in ensuring successful, durable construction. From traditional materials like concrete and steel to sustainable alternatives like bamboo and hempcrete, learn how to make informed choices for your projects.

Engineering 97

Engineering Quality Control Sustainability 97

Construction Enquirer

MAY 30, 2023

The result is a “high-quality building sympathetic to a prominent location marking the gateway between the city centre, the university and the Canning Street Conservation Area. “It doesn’t just offer proximity to the university campus, but is set alongside the Georgian and Greek revival architecture of the conservation area.

Project Management Consulting 207

Project Management Consulting Site Planning Quality Control Building Controls 207

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 18, 2023

BERLIN, Germany – Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today at the INTERGEO conference the latest release of Trimble ® 4D (T4D) Control software, version 6.5, of T4D Control supports Syscom Instrument’s MR3003DMS and MR3003SB strong motion acceleration sensors, which measure movement from seismic activity. To update to T4D version 6.5

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Surveying Quality Control Building Performance Measurement Building Automation 130

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

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The headsets also feature a user-friendly answer button and rotary switch for convenient control of ambient sound volume and incoming communication. With Savox’s commitment to innovation and quality, these headsets empower professionals to work more safely and efficiently, while ensuring the utmost protection for their hearing.

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Communication Cost Control Quality Control 258

Wrench

MARCH 20, 2024

As industries evolved, the role of documentation became paramount, and document controls evolved alongside. What are Document Controls? Document controls are a set of practices that specify how documents are created, assessed, distributed/accessed, and disposed of at the end of their lifecycle.

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Quality Control Controls Manufacturing Cost Control Project Management 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Summary of both stays at the defined level, and the contingencies are under Client control, not contractors. Quality: The speed of EPCM delivery means quality assurance is a key challenge. A rigorous quality control approach executed as planned is necessary to mitigate this risk.

Project Management Consulting 246

Project Management Consulting Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management 246

iField Smart

APRIL 30, 2024

Top 10 challenges for building inspectors, project managers, and quality control managers with legacy field inspection techniques. Ensuring Compliance and Quality Assurance Adherence to quality standards and compliance with regulatory requirements are pivotal in the construction industry.

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Inspection Building Code Compliance Quality Assurance Building Automation 104

Construction Dive

MARCH 20, 2019

billion transit hub pointed the finger at a "failure of quality control in the construction process." An official for the new $2.2

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Quality Control Inspection 219

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The other is a water track covering topics from seepage control and remediation, groundwater, wastewater, contaminated water, surface water, flood control, storage and conveyance, rehabilitation of existing water infrastructure, coastal rehabilitation, and more.

Controls Manufacturing 254

Controls Manufacturing Quality Control Infrastructure Development Material Storage 254

BD+C

JULY 8, 2019

This course covers the history of value engineering, the benefits it provides (even those beyond the budget), the value engineering methodology, when value engineering should happen and when it absolutely should not. You’ll also learn how a national A/E firm uses construction cost data to effectively value engineer for its clients. .

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Quality Control Cost Control Engineering Budgeting 45

The Pro Builder

JANUARY 10, 2024

Initial Field Studies to Monitor Ventilation Use and Indoor Air Quality In 2016, Building America launched a field study of 70 newer homes in California, during which researchers from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory monitored indoor air quality (IAQ), ventilation use, and occupant activities in all of the homes for one week.

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HVAC System Installation HVAC Systems Quality Control Energy Efficiency 130

CCR Magazine

MAY 16, 2024

The spaces we inhabit play a significant role in influencing our physical health, mental clarity, and overall quality of life. Non-Toxic Bedding Considering we spend about a third of our life sleeping, the quality of our bedding directly impacts our health.

Quality Control 52

Quality Control Health Regulations Material Storage Schedule Management 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 10, 2024

The County EM highway resurfacing project, undertaken in collaboration between raSmith and Kenosha County, aimed to enhance both road quality and pedestrian safety. This included approximately one mile of storm sewer and seven underground concrete structures located throughout the project for stormwater quality control.

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Public Works Project Management Consulting Structural Systems Project Management 130

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 8, 2023

Like us, Shaun is passionate about changing our industry and is a real innovator in the delivery of high-quality off-site construction. “Off-site construction methods offer an opportunity to drive more intelligent solutions that will enable clients to benefit from a far more predictable and controlled construction delivery experience.

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Controls Manufacturing Quality Control Modular Construction Building Controls 167