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Direct delivery model continues to pay off for Murphy

Construction Enquirer

Murphy & Sons Limited has posted another set of strong financial results as its direct delivery model continues to pay off The engineering and construction firm now employs 3,688 staff rand relies primarily on in-house capabilities while minimising subcontractor involvement. pre-tax profit from £61.6m

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The first step to sustainable transportation

Autodesk Construction Cloud

However, as much of the nation’s industry is heavily reliant on fossil fuels, moving to greener, more sustainable alternatives is likely to be a challenge. The models it can develop improve the way costs are forecast and managed and, therefore, ensure budgets are more accurate. For some sectors, the transition is well underway.

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The next phase of sustainability in luxury hotels

BD+C

The next phase of sustainability in luxury hotels 0 qpurcell Fri, 09/15/2023 - 11:42 Hotel Facilities The luxury hotel market has seen an increase in green-minded guests looking for opportunities to support businesses that are conscientious of the environment. And consumers are happy to spend more money on those brands.

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7 Things to Know About the Sustainable Future of Construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

From an environmental, social and economic perspective, it’s simply not sustainable. . 7 key takeaways on the future of sustainability in construction. There’s a carrot, as well as a stick, for improving sustainability. Companies are facing very real commercial pressures to become more sustainable.

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Webinar on Demand: The New American Home 2023, High-Performance Features

Pro Builder

Webinar on Demand: The New American Home 2023, High-Performance Features ibush Mon, 04/03/2023 - 18:30 In the second of two webinars about The New American Home 2023, we explore how the luxury home is also a model of resource efficiency, from next-level energy and water savings to indoor air quality and materials use.

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Compelling Conversations: Panelized Walls for Multifamily Projects

BD+C

We decided to use comprehensive modeling and associated manufacturing processes to fabricate framing elements off-site — moving away from a craftsman-based industry to one that is controllable and scalable. We have not met any limitations on the type of wood-framed construction or product presented to us. DL Cohen Construction Co.

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Construction Cost Knowledge Management

Job Order Contracting

Information must be presented in plain English, using industry standard terms and definitions, and organized in a standard data format (CSI Masterformat). The use of national average cost databases and/or location factors, or parametric cost models are insufficient.