The Constructor

JUNE 8, 2023

In the modern world of construction projects, more than the traditional blueprints and paper-based processes of the past are needed to manage a project successfully. As construction technologies and processes evolve, construction firms must find ways to keep up with the latest advancements to complete projects on time and within budget. The introduction of modern […] The post Beyond Blueprints: Managing Construction Projects with Modern Tools appeared first on The Constructor.

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Standardized Work is Critical to Construction Outcomes Standardized processes and workflows are critical to establishing collaborative work environments with full technical and cost transparency. Rather than limiting innovation, they enable those doing the work and associated contribution of their expertise. People, Process, Information, & Technology Integrated Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Teams Integrating people and relationships with technical processes such as built enviro

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 8, 2023

Whether you're just starting a career in construction or you've been in the industry for 20 years, we're here to help you navigate your next steps.

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 8, 2023

Leveraging JOC as a SYSTEM not simply a Procurement Tool provides significantly greater benefits while also reducing costs. Many, if not most, current Job Order Contracting Programs simply use JOC to speed the procurement of repair, renovation, maintenance, or new construction activities. This practice not only limits benefits possible from JOC negatively impacts cost management capabilities, and even sets the stage for potential fraud. #1 Job Order Contracting is a form of Integrated Project

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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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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 8, 2023

Henry Construction Projects has gone into administration leaving hundreds of suppliers and subcontractors out of pocket. Insolvency experts from FRP Advisory took control of the London-based residential tower builder yesterday evening. The collapse ends weeks of speculation about the contractor which has been strangling its supply chain of payments for several months.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 8, 2023

Cost consultant Arcadis has warned that the second staircase rule in the Capital will set back tall residential projects in procurement by up to 9 months. The firm also warns that the delay will be felt across the country once the Government introduces proposals for 11-storey and above block of flats across the country. In its latest tender price forecast for the UK, the cost consultant warned the new fire safety-based design delay would worsen the wider market slowdown.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 8, 2023

Neither the Environmental Protection Agency nor OSHA have mandates on when outdoor work should cease due to hazardous air quality.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 8, 2023

Logistic park developer GLP is set to speculatively develop 1.4m sq ft across four units at its Magna Park Lutterworth site in Leicestershire. GLP has received detailed planning permission for four new warehouses, three in Magna Park South, MPS Unit 9 (388,000 sq ft), MPS Unit 10 (119,000 sq ft) and MPS Unit 11 (136,000 sq ft) and one much larger building in Magna Park North, MPN 5, measuring 761 000 sq ft.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 8, 2023

The famous Aristotle quote that goes, “Well begun is half done,” rings very true in the construction industry. When you stay on top of project planning and design from the beginning (i.e., the preconstruction phase), you complete a significant part of the job and create a strong foundation and direction for the remaining work. That’s why investing in a fully integrated construction ecosystem enables you to streamline preconstruction tasks and set your team up for success is cr

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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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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 8, 2023

Developer Rightacres has got the planning thumbs up to build Wales’ tallest building in the centre of Cardiff. A 35-storey block of flats will be built at Wood Street around the city’s Central Square scheme. It will rise to 113m tall, edging above Swansea’s The Tower building at 107m. Design by Scott Brownrigg with McCann & Partners acting as M&E engineer and Jubb Consulting civil and structural engineer the project will provide 330 private rental flats.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 8, 2023

US Energy Dept. updates strategy to cut emissions with clean hydrogen, but Treasury Dept. won't propose until summer rules on how emissions from its production are counted in award of critical project tax incentives outlined in the 2022 climate law.

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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 8, 2023

National Highways has pulled Costain from the quartet of contractors mobilising to deliver the £1.3bn A66 Northern Trans-Pennine upgrade project. At the same time in another serious blow to the firm’s highways division, Costain has agreed it will now deliver its planned £1bn-£1.3bn A12 upgrade around Colchester in the south east as a joint venture rather than as sole main contractor as originally planned.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 8, 2023

HOK Sports + Recreation + Entertainment is architect for the stadium, estimated to cost at least $1.4B, with Barton Malow and AECOM Hunt named to manage preconstruction.

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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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Construction Enquirer

JUNE 8, 2023

Bowmer + Kirkland has been confirmed as main contractor on a new £45.8m performance venue in Derby. Construction work starts this month on the 3,500 capacity entertainment and events venue which forms phase two of the £200m Becketwell regeneration scheme. Work is scheduled for completion in January 2025 for developer St James Securities and Peveril Securities who are the development arm of Bowmer + Kirkland and the funding and development partners for future phases of the Becketwell scheme.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 8, 2023

Lane's claims against Skanska for breach of fiduciary duty and gross negligence still must be decided at a federal trial in Florida this fall.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 8, 2023

Autodesk was recently the headline sponsor of the Digicon India Summit 2023 in a collaborative effort with our partner, 5DVDC. Held in Mumbai on May 11-12, this second-year conference brought together the major construction stakeholders involved in the entire construction cycle of a project. The event focused on the challenges, opportunities and the benefit associated with adopting digital construction and project management technologies in Indian real estate industry.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 8, 2023

By Angie Ogino Passive fire containment (PFC) systems in high-rise commercial buildings helps support a precious commodity—time—which allows occupants to safely egress a structure during a fire. By slowing the spread of fire and smoke within the building, PFC systems are designed to extend the amount of time available for occupants to exit the building and to increase the time within which firefighters can access the area of fire origin.

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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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Pro Builder

JUNE 8, 2023

First-Time Homebuyers Are Facing One of the Least Affordable Markets in US History ldeakins Thu, 06/08/2023 - 08:23 The Mortgage Bankers Association's Purchase Applications Payment Index reached a record high in April, highlighting the severity of a nationwide housing affordability crisis that disproportionately affects first-time buyers First-time buyers are facing one of the most unaffordable housing markets in U.S. history, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 8, 2023

Photo courtesy Technoform. By Alexandra Blakeslee and Helen Sanders, PhD Condensation is an important, but sometimes an overlooked failure mode when specifying glazing. Condensation can be an issue in any climate or building where the interior surface falls below the dew point. This is especially important in areas where outdoor temperatures are low, such as in Northern climates in winter months, and where there are high levels of humidity, such as hospitals, laboratories, museums, and multifami

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Pro Builder

JUNE 8, 2023

How Detroit’s New Land Value Tax Plan Could Serve as a Model for the Nation ldeakins Thu, 06/08/2023 - 08:31 Detroit's mayor is introducing a new land value tax plan intended to increase funding for new construction and resolve a rental affordability crisis It costs 24% more to rent the typical home in the Detroit area than it does to buy it; the biggest rent premium among the 50 most populous metro areas studied by Redfin.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 8, 2023

By Ryan Graham The average commercial building in the U.S. is approximately 53 years old, 1 and considering the average performance lifespan of a building plumbing system is approximately 30 years, there are thousands of commercial buildings with pipes suffering from age-related build-up and blockage, rust, cracks, and leaks. Without question, the risk of failure in plumbing systems is high.

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Supply chain challenges and rising material costs are forcing specialty contractors to pay more for what they need to complete each job. Following a simple set of principles, this easy-to-follow guide can help you manage job costs, ease the pains of accounting, and run a more profitable businesses. If you are a Specialty Contractor or Self-performing GC, you do not want to miss out on this essential guide!

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JUNE 8, 2023

Mortgage Purchase Applications Slow, Even as Rates Fall ldeakins Thu, 06/08/2023 - 08:52 Mortgage rates dropped by one-tenth of a percentage point at the start of June, but that gradual improvement in housing affordability wasn't enough to lure buyers back to the for-sale market For the week ending June 2, mortgage applications fell 1.4% from the prior week despite mortgage rates dropping to 6.81% from 6.91% over the same period.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 8, 2023

HOK Sports + Recreation + Entertainment is the architect for the project, with Barton Malow and AECOM Hunt managing preconstruction.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 8, 2023

Home Building Professionals Call on Congress to Address Housing Issues ldeakins Thu, 06/08/2023 - 08:59 More than 700 home building professionals marched on Capitol Hill this week to urge Congress to address key issues impeding new affordable housing production On Wednesday, more than 700 home builders, remodelers, and other building professionals marched on Capitol Hill to encourage Congress to take steps to ease the worsening U.S. housing affordability crisis and make housing a national priori

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ENR Construction

JUNE 8, 2023

Officials in areas experiencing poor air quality have advised against strenuous outdoor activity and suggested wearing masks.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 8, 2023

We are excited to announce a series of Autodesk product workflow blogs that will tackle how technology can help owners, main contractors, subcontractors, and architects better prepare their teams for the changes coming from The Building Safety Act (BSA). The series of blogs dedicated to the Building Safety Act are written with expert insights from Senior Autodesk Technical Solutions Executive, Chris Palmer.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 8, 2023

Lane's claims against Skanska SE still must be decided at a trial this fall.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 8, 2023

Photos courtesy Ceramic Tile and Stone Consultants Inc. By Donato Pompo Construction defect litigation is not only doing well, but it is also thriving. There is no shortage of defective construction work and failed projects. Whether it is ceramic tile or natural stone, or any other construction material, construction defects unfortunately are relatively common in projects.

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