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How to Estimate Duration of Activities in Construction

The Constructor

All formal scheduling procedures rely upon estimates of the durations of the various project activities as well as the definitions of the predecessor relationships among tasks. The variability of an activity's duration may also be considered. Formally, the probability distribution of an activity's duration as well as the expected or most likely duration may be used in scheduling.

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Lifecycle facilities management is so wasteful. Why?

Job Order Contracting

Lifecycle facilities management is so wasteful because we fail to do the hard work. “We put off the hard work of reflecting on what we did wrong.” “Sometimes we’re reluctant to admit that we failed in the first place,” she continues. “We’re embarrassed by our failures and quick to spot those of others. We deny, gloss over, and quickly move on from – or blame circumstances and other people for – things that go wrong.

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Disneyland gets initial nod for $1.9B investment

Construction Dive

Anaheim City Council gave preliminary approval to a 10-year plan that would create 7,800 construction jobs, according to the California Governor’s Office.

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Schneider Electric Confirms Early Stage Talks to Acquire Bentley Systems

ENR Construction

French technology and automation giant confirms preliminary talks to buy or form a strategic alliance with the U.S. based engineering and construction tech company.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.

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Swinerton deploys tech on $98M North Carolina mixed-use mass timber build

Construction Dive

The builder attached 3D modeling devices on workers’ helmets to collect data for virtual twins, documentation, reference and planning.

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Turner takes on 2 university jobs worth a combined $484M

Construction Dive

The New York City-based contractor is headed back to school to build projects at the University of California, Merced and the University of Kentucky in Lexington.

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ENR Mountain States Names VCBO, JLG Architects Design Firms of the Year

ENR Construction

ENR Firms of the Year are chosen based on regional revenues, new initiatives, current projects, community and industry contributions, and other considerations.

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The high cost of choosing the wrong soil stabilization method

Construction Dive

When bad or soft soils are encountered on a job site, many contractors automatically turn to the same solutions they've always used. However, their "go-to" method could cost them more in material costs or lost time.

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Schneider Electric Confirms Its in Early Stage Talks to Acquire Bentley Systems

ENR Construction

France-based Schneider Electric is in preliminary talks to buy or form a strategic alliance with Exton, Pa.-based engineering design and construction technology company Bentley Systems.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.

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Greenwashing lawsuits could be headed for construction

Construction Dive

Here’s how contractors can protect themselves from being accused of making erroneous environmental claims.

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Achieving Safer School Design with Secure Entry Vestibules

BD+C

Achieving Safer School Design with Secure Entry Vestibules 1 kcichowicz Mon, 04/22/2024 - 10:47 Designers can plan secure entry vestibules with security-rated glazing to enhance the effectiveness of their safer school designs. In 2014, the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) brought together several experts in the education community, law enforcement and security industry to develop a comprehensive guide to safer school design.

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The country’s top apartment builder says higher prices are here to stay

Construction Dive

Summit Contracting Group’s Marc Padgett sees business picking up, but says that construction costs remain stubborn.

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Why lab designers should aim to ‘speak the language’ of scientists

BD+C

Why lab designers should aim to ‘speak the language’ of scientists 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/22/2024 - 13:19 Laboratories Learning more about the scientific work being done in the lab gives designers of those spaces an edge, according to Adrian Walters, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Principal and Director of SMMA's Science & Technology team. Adrian Walters, AIA, LEED AP BD+C Laboratories Designers Architects Sustainability As lab designers, we are always striving to better understand the needs of lab scientists—t

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

Choosing the right procurement software is a crucial step in ensuring third-party risk management, process governance, and bidding efficiency. With so many procurement solutions to choose from, it can be overwhelming without a frame of reference and a solid starting point. This free buyer’s guide will cover: Benefits of Procurement Software –– Why do you need it?

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Embedded fleet spend management - a new era of profitability

Construction Dive

Siloed management systems foster inefficiency and profit loss. Embedded finance offers an integrated solution, paving the way for enhanced profitability.

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PennDOT Responds And Delivers

ENR Construction

The Pennsylvania Dept. of Transportation is named ENR MidAtlantic's 2024 Owner of the Year.

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ENR California & Northwest Top Starts: Mega Projects lead the way for West Coast Top Starts

ENR Construction

A group of big-ticket projects were bolstered by strength in the health care and education sectors.

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ENR MidAtlantic Top Starts: Total Value of Region's Largest Project Starts Rise Dramatically

ENR Construction

The value of ENR MidAtlantic's Top Starts jump almost 80% from the previous year's starts.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

Anything that is built on a poor foundation will soon crumble from the ground up. This is literally the case in the construction stage of projects and it applies just the same during the pre-construction stage. This free eBook is your ultimate guide to scaling your business with customizable software as early as during the bidding stage.

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April 2024 City Scoop: Philadelphia

ENR Construction

Dodge data on projected 2024 construction starts in the Philadelphia area.

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MidAtlantic People: April 2024

ENR Construction

Updates about construction professionals in the MidAtlantic region.