Learn Civil Engineering

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

It provides a central point to connect multiple grounding conductors, helping manage electrical safety and interference. This guide will explore what earthing bars are, why they are used, their key features and how to choose the right one […]

Electrical 52

Electrical Safety Management 52

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

At their worst, truly disastrous projects can cost firms and owner/agencies millions of dollars, push their best people to the breaking point and cause long-term damage to reputations and key relationships that are important to future work.

Risk 258

Risk Industrial Construction 258

BD+C

MAY 3, 2024

Discover the key drivers of this transformation, including technological advancements, demographic trends, and a growing emphasis on integrated, patient-centered care. Another key driver is the continuing advancements in medical technology, treatment methods, imaging, lab capabilities, therapeutics, and other services.

Office 52

Office Safety Security Liability 52

Construction Enquirer

MAY 22, 2023

Balfour Beatty has secured a £42m contract from National Grid to construct the Little Horsted Substation Grid Supply Point in East Sussex.

Contract 113

Contract Electrical Deals Security 113

Construction Marketing Ideas

APRIL 1, 2017

I’ve been working on a marketing consulting project for the past few weeks. It is wrong to disclose the details of the company or the specific circumstances here, but the issue I encountered can be extrapolated to other circumstances, perhaps yours.

Consulting 48

Consulting Innovation 48

Revit OpEd

AUGUST 7, 2023

Seems like a simple thing but only the Delete key on the keyboard will delete a point in the toposolid, at least while using Revit 2024.1.

Revit 52

Revit Autodesk 52

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2021

8 Keys to Successful Construction Delivery – -Or Everything a Public Sector Facilities Management Professional Should Know. The process is not complex if the following key aspects are followed…. #1. The process is not complex if the following key aspects are followed…. #1. is a core failure point. Training should.

Management 209

Management Procurement Construction Contract 209

Contractor Bookkeeping

MAY 26, 2023

The need to identify your point of difference is essential. The key to benefitting from the competition is knowing how to take on competitors so your company earns a profit effectively. There must be compelling reasons for people to do business with you rather than with other construction companies.

Industrial 96

Industrial Construction Profitability Contractors 96

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 12, 2023

While at FCA, Offredi integrated Jeep's siloed manufacturing execution systems into key performance indicator (KPI) dashboards down to the machine level, and implemented app-a-thons to train builders and drive continuous improvement across the organization.

Products 295

Products Plans Indianapolis Construction 295

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2014

During the buying process, there are five key criteria to keep in mind: highest ROI, customer service quality, reporting capabilities, customizations and integration capabilities. By measuring potential solutions against these key points, you will be confident in your final decision on a GPS fleet-tracking provider.'

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Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 18, 2021

Learn how this technology has rapidly become the key to success in today’s high-stakes industry. BIM technology is key to winning more work in an increasingly competitive industry, while also unlocking efficiencies through a centralized project management system. Why BIM Is the Key to Staying Competitive With Owners.

BIM 309

BIM Contractors Modeling Software 309

Job Order Contracting

JULY 25, 2022

Common data environment inclusive of locally researched detailed line-item construction task with granular labor, material, and equipment data points. Quantitative metrics/key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement. A written Operation Manual or Execution Guide in association with a multiparty contract.

Procurement 213

Procurement Plans Construction Contract 213

Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Drone footage from Hinkley Point nuclear construction site reveals a forest of cranes with work proceeding well on key structures. The project will construct a 3,200 MWe nuclear power station with two EPR reactors in Somerset, England. But Nigel Cann, Construction Delivery Director, has warned…

Site 85

Site Construction 85

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Monte Carlo simulation) to develop a confidence interval around the point estimate. ■ Monte Carlo simulation) to develop a confidence interval around the point estimate. ■ Monte Carlo simulation) to develop a confidence interval around the point estimate. ■

Estimating 222

Estimating Life Cycle Documentation Schedule 222

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Here are some key points to consider when using line item estimating for job order contracting: Detailed Breakdown: Line item estimating requires a detailed breakdown of all the elements involved in a project. The latter includes studs, wiring, wallboard, etc.

Contract 193

Contract Overhead Estimating Profitability 193

BD+C

MARCH 26, 2024

A few key considerations include: 1. Access Control Points Limiting (ideally one) and securing access points such as entrances and exits to deter unauthorized entry and maintain a controlled environment within the school. Surveillance Surveillance or the idea of “see and be seen” to inhibit acts of vandalism.

Security 98

Security Safety Education Environment 98

Construction Enquirer

MAY 10, 2023

The new design is a ‘Double S-curve’ shape and will also open at its mid-point with a double bascule mechanism allowing full use of the dock by large vessels. “This new bridge is key to unlocking the potential of the site, transforming the connectivity across the Royal Docks and putting London’s West End in reach in just 20 minutes.

Plans 118

Plans Site Design Housing 118

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 2, 2022

But even with the oversized flow of dollars into this category, this is not the key driver of ESG (. We wrote in a recent post about the key driver in the U.S., But there is little doubt a key catalyst for momentum in this space is the federal government. is it likely more accurately the end in and of itself, not the means).

Legal 156

Legal Regulation Sustainability Consulting 156

BD+C

APRIL 30, 2024

The following will provide some key considerations for specifying locking hardware that also contributes to safer school design and peace of mind for students, faculty and parents. In addition, current model codes require locked rooms be accessible from the outside with a valid key or credentials to support first responders.

Design 52

Design Security Commissioning Visualization 52

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 13, 2023

While at FCA, Offredi integrated Jeep's siloed manufacturing execution systems into key performance indicator (KPI) dashboards down to the machine level, and implemented app-a-thons to train builders and drive continuous improvement across the organization.

Products 178

Products Plans Indianapolis Construction 178

ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

But a state minority contractors group differs on key points from a city audit of set-aside contracting results.

Equity 74

Equity Contract Portland Contractors 74

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 14, 2014

During the buying process, there are five key criteria to keep in mind: highest ROI, customer service quality, reporting capabilities, customizations and integration capabilities. By measuring potential solutions against these key points, you will be confident in your final decision on a GPS fleet-tracking provider.'

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

With the busy trade show season upon us, there is no question that in the construction industry, trade shows remain a key marketing strategy for many brands. 41-Point Trade Show Marketing Checklist. That said, trade shows are typically expensive to participate in, and can be difficult to measure return on marketing investment (ROMI).

Construction 312

Construction News Plans Resource 312

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Builders are reportedly the most chipper they’ve been in 35 years, but key issues are threatening their positive sentiment. Home builder confidence advanced by five points this month to 83, according to CNBC. Current sales conditions rose 4 points to 88. Sales expectations in the next six months increased 6 points to 84.

NAHB 98

NAHB Housing Resource Construction 98

ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

The state minority contractors association differs from a city audit of set-aside contracting results on key points.

Equity 69

Equity Contract Portland Contractors 69

PC Construction

JULY 14, 2023

In an emergency, knowing the key personnel onsite as well as the entrance and egress points of the excavation can save immense amounts of time. The team walked the site with the fire trucks to review turnaround points, entrances, exits and personnel egress.

Charlotte 71

Charlotte Site Education Plans 71

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 10, 2018

If you work in construction, you’re probably familiar with the finger-pointing phase of a project. It’s no surprise the finger-pointing phase happens in many projects. Delays and other mishaps cause finger pointing at construction projects. The key next step is using that data to make smarter decisions for your projects.

Software 178

Software Software South Carolina Change Orders 178

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 19, 2023

With the increased levels of information needed, it was the turning point to showcase the importance of a Common Data Environment (CDE) to facilitate collaboration. It was the turning point for us to make the step to Autodesk Construction Cloud.” That was one of our key takeaways. You cannot stop evolving.”

Autodesk 97

Autodesk BIM Drawings Engineering 97

Pro Builder

JANUARY 11, 2022

Panelists who foresee lower sales in 2022 point to financial strains on buyers as the main driving factors. The 2022 market will hinge on inventory and price appreciation in a current seller’s market, especially as rising prices keep buyers on the sidelines and high demand perpetuates a nationwide housing shortage.

Inventory 98

Inventory Forecasting Housing Maine 98

Construction Marketing

MAY 2, 2024

A preventive maintenance program is one of the key aspects of keeping your plant running smoothly. As John Moubray, the father of RCM II, pointed out in his book “Reliability Centered Maintenance”— “Typically, between 40%–60% of the PM tasks in a preventive maintenance program add little value.”

Organization 208

Organization Equipment Management Software 208

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Below are some additional key components of construction marketing that are worth mentioning: Branding: Establishing a strong and consistent brand image is crucial for any business in the construction industry. Website Design: Your website is often the first point of contact for potential clients.

Construction 207

Construction Mobility Industrial Engineering 207

Construction Business Owner

JULY 1, 2020

3 Keys to a Better Bidding Process. In the guide, “3 Keys to a Better Bidding Process,” you’ll learn about the key categories—technology, people and process—that teams can use to fully optimize their bidding process and make the most of their digital tools. How teams can get more from their bidding technology. Greg Ragsdale.

Bidding 296

Bidding Software Software Procurement 296

Construction Superintendent Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Association officials urged Washington officials to end tariffs on key construction materials and take steps to help unknot snarled supply points. Construction materials costs remain out of control despite a decline in some inputs last month,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. The producer price index.

Materials 52

Materials Construction America Washington 52

Construction Marketing

JUNE 7, 2021

Loading docks are the main entry points for all the goods distributed in markets and stores. Practically every product that you can buy have, at one point, passed through some busy loading docks. Here are more key precautions that you must consider to minimize, if not eliminate, accidents and injuries at the loading docks.

Safety 290

Safety Accidents Injury Equipment 290

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

Education, key performance indicators, common terms and definitions, collaborative construction delivery methods, and current, objective, local market granular cost data as well as supporting technology can to be leveraged to enable significant cost savings via signifincant improvements in cost visibility, cost management, and productivity.

Estimating 217

Estimating CSI Life Cycle Construction 217

HardHatChat

JULY 27, 2020

The final piece is a great resource that’s relevant to pretty much every commercial real estate sector – not just restaurant development – and covers important points that should be on anyone’s checklist when vetting and choosing a construction partner for a commercial real estate project.

Commercial 240

Commercial Contractors Construction Bidding 240

Construction Enquirer

JULY 26, 2023

Latest new home registration figures have pointed to the true extent of the slowdown in building activity as interest rates hit a 15-year high. All new home registrations plunged 42% in the second quarter compared to the same period last year, with completions falling by 11%.

Housing 76

Housing Regulation Environment Plans 76