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Best Value JOB ORDER CONTRACTING

Job Order Contracting

Characteristics of Best Value JOB ORDER CONTRACTING… Real proper owner capability, leadership, commitment, and accountability Integrated internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams within a standardized programmatic process Clear set of objectives and workflows for the all aspects of the programmatic process – (Written Operations Manual/Execution Guides part of the multi-party agreement) Common data environment, inclusive of objective, current, granular lo

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Athletics select Mortenson-McCarthy for $1.5B Las Vegas ballpark

Construction Dive

The Major League Baseball club tapped the same joint venture that delivered the city’s $1.9 billion Allegiant Stadium in 2020.

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Preconstruction Prerequisites

Job Order Contracting

Here a listing of preconstruction prerequisites. Preconstruction determines what will be built and how it will be procured and delivered. A robust preconstruction process mitigates risk, virually eliminates change orders, ensures regulatory compliance, provide cost transparency, reduces project delivery times, and overall construction costs by 30%-40%+ vs. traditional methods. #1.

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Digital Builder Ep 60: How Innovation and Technology Intersect

Autodesk Construction Cloud

While aesthetics plays a crucial role in construction, sometimes the most impressive facilities aren't only those with the most visually stunning features. Often times they’re the ones that provide seamless and intuitive experiences for their users. This is especially true in transportation centers like airports, cruise ports, and terminals, where clear navigation and user-centric design are paramount.

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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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Turner kicks off $100M Albany airport revamp

Construction Dive

The project at the nation’s oldest municipal airport will relieve passenger congestion that backs up from security to the facility’s parking garage.

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McHugh tops off $470M, 73-story Chicago apartment tower

Construction Dive

The COVID-19 pandemic previously delayed the project, but the contractor finished concrete work this month.

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Colorado Adopts Its First Building Energy Performance Standard

ENR Construction

About 8,000 buildings are covered by the new rule, intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but some already meet the standard's energy efficiency requirements.

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Data center construction rides AI wave: CBRE director

Construction Dive

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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Key takeaways from RCLCO's 2023 apartment renter preferences study

BD+C

Key takeaways from RCLCO's 2023 apartment renter preferences study 0 dbarista Tue, 08/22/2023 - 11:34 Gregg Logan, Managing Director of real estate consulting firm RCLCO, reveals the highlights of RCLCO's new research study, “2023 Rental Consumer Preferences Report.” Logan speaks with BD+C's Robert Cassidy. MFPRO+ Research MFPRO+ Special Reports Multifamily Housing Apartments Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Facility Managers Architects Building Owne

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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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Balfour Beatty wins $62M Texas highway project

Construction Dive

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

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The Advantages of Five-axis Technology Combined with High-speed Air Spindle

Learn Civil Engineering

The 5-axis CNC machine geometry milling technology enhances rotation and milling in all its axis to provide intricate shapes. However, milling these complex parts requires a small cutting tool to remove unwanted feed parts. This cutting tool requires high revolutions per minute (RPM) to achieve efficient feed removal.

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5 ways 3D technology helps the construction industry? 

Construction Today

3D technology has revolutionized the construction industry. It has brought a whole new level of precision and accuracy to the construction process and has made it possible for architects and engineers to create more complex and intricate designs than ever before. Here are five ways in which 3D technology has helped construction: One of the most significant benefits of 3D technology in construction.

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Dimensions of Cinder Block

CivilJungle

Dimensions of Cinder Block The dimension of cinder blocks vary with size and they are also called concrete blocks, which are widely used construction materials. They construct in different dimensions, which determine their utility and utility.

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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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Sundt names municipal water lead for Southeast

Construction Dive

The Arizona-based contractor promoted David Rieken, a civil engineer who has worked with the company since 2021.

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Contractor Venture Platform Set to Grow Sustainable Building Startups

ENR Construction

Suffolk Technologies, an affiliate of the Boston construction firm, recently closed on a $110-million inaugural fund.

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How to Fix Squeaky Stairs?

CivilJungle

How to Fix Squeaky Stairs? Hello People. Today I’m going to share a fantastic guide on “How to Fix Squeaky Stairs?” Are you tired of squeaky stairs?

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Working Under a Spotlight, Team Quickly Reopens I-95 Span

ENR Construction

Prompt action and collaboratn among many parties reopened a burnt section of I-95 in 12 days. Work on a permanent fix continues.

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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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Ghost Tooltips Be Gone

Revit OpEd

This seems to be a recent phenomenon. I noticed it first in Navisworks and then occasionally in Revit or AutoCAD. What is that you ask? Well it's hard to describe. When I use a command and then move my cursor away from it to do something else a tooltip appears for that previous command. In some cases I didn't use the command, merely my cursor was hovering over it before doing something else.

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ENR Midwest Announces Best Project Winners

ENR Construction

This blog will comment on all matters related to design and construction in the Midwest.

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How boldly uniting divergent disciplines boosts students’ career viability

BD+C

How boldly uniting divergent disciplines boosts students’ career viability 0 qpurcell Tue, 08/22/2023 - 12:24 Higher Education CannonDesign's Charles Smith and Patricia Bou argue that spaces designed for interdisciplinary learning will help fuel a strong, resilient generation of students in an ever-changing economy. Patricia Bou, AIA, LEED AP, and Charles Smith, FAIA, LEED AP Higher Education University Buildings Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Architects Daylighting Desi

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Maryland Shifts Congested Beltway Fix From P3 to Public Funding

ENR Construction

State DOT dumped stalled $7.3B private developer approach of previous governor's administration, but with public funding not in hand, design and construction is years away.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

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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How Winthrop Technologies Copes Easily with Colossal Project Data Volumes

Autodesk Construction Cloud

When faced with a large-scale project, and the vast volumes of data and documentation coming with it, the team at Winthrop Technologies knew it needed a common, reliable data system to cut confusion and avoid reworks. Winthrop Technologies provides turnkey data centre solutions, from design to construction, to clients worldwide. Headquartered in Dublin, the engineering firm specialises in civil, structural, architectural, mechanical and electrical services, as well as commissioning.

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Maryland Shifts Big Beltway Fix From P3 to Public Funding

ENR Construction

State DOT dumps stalled $7.3B private developer approach of previous administration, but with public funding not in hand, design and construction is years away.

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Multifamily Market Boosts Maryland Firm

ENR Construction

ENR MidAtlantic's 2023 Contractor of the Year, Bozzuto Construction, sees growth by diversifying its portfolio and expanding its geographic reach.

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ENR 2023 California & Northwest Top Contractors: Despite Headwinds, West Coast Builders Remain Optimistic

ENR Construction

Average revenue for California firms rose 9% in 2022, while average firm revenue in the Northwest dropped 2.5%.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!

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ENR New York Announces 2023 Best Projects Winners

ENR Construction

Bringing you breaking news in real time from around the Tri-State construction industry.

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FHWA Awards Nearly $9M for Innovative Highway, Bridge Work

ENR Construction

Grants went to 10 projects in eight states and the District of Columbia.

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FHWA Awards Nearly $9M for Innovative Highway and Bridge Work

ENR Construction

Grants went to 10 projects in eight states and the District of Columbia.