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Educators Place the Spotlight on Modular Construction

GCP Applied Technologies

The modular construction system has been gaining acceptance as it presents a viable solution to address these challenges by optimizing labor resources, reducing on-site construction time and improving project predictability. One challenge is that the siding is installed on the modular house at the jobsite.

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The Role of Economic Development Agencies for Business Prosperity

Wolgast Corporation

To do this, they must create a business-friendly environment with incentives that make it attractive for businesses to invest. They also must create a strong infrastructure, such as transportation networks, to support existing businesses and attract new ones.

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LEAN Construction isn’t a Project

Job Order Contracting

There are proven tools and services at your disposal to consistently and efficiently maintain your built environment, and do so with full financial transparency and regulatory compliance. ROBUST TOOLS AND SOLUTIONS ARE READILY AVAILABLE. Learn more… Simple Guide to LEAN Construction.

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Proactive Risk Management Strategies for Oil & Gas Companies

Safety Services Company

However, the industry is exposed to many risks that can significantly impair operations, the environment, and the safety of people. Consequently, risk management is crucial to identify and mitigate damages while guaranteeing the safety of workers, the general public, and the environment.

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Joint public-private sector effort needed to mitigate the construction sector’s embodied carbon problem

BD+C

The built environment generates 42% of annual global CO 2 emissions, according to the International Energy Agency. Photo: Courtesy Kingspan HOW THE PRIVATE SECTOR COMES INTO PLAY To significantly reduce embodied carbon in the built environment, the private sector must also do its part to decarbonize buildings.

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Checklist for Efficient Facility Renovation, Repair, and Maintenance – Government, Education, Healthcare, Utilities & Transportation

Building Information Management

Organizational “buy-in” – This means a fundamental commitment and understanding by leadership, facility management, and all stakeholders of the built environment that facilities must be managed on a life-cycle / total cost of ownership basis versus a first cost basis.

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Construction Cost Estimator – Line Item

Job Order Contracting

A superior line item construction cost estimator generally has an intricate knowledge of field construction techniques, uses a common data environment, and is skilled at both collaboration and LEAN construction and/or facilities management. Higher Education. Transportation (Airports/Mass Transit).