Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

With respect to these new processes, technology is an enabler, but never be the driver. The post Job Order Contracting Has Never Been Easier… Or Lower In Administration Costs appeared first on 4BT. Set up a quick 15-minute introductory cal l to learn more? All the best, Peter Cholakis. Senior Vice President.

Contract 242

Contract Procurement Renovating Management 242

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 26, 2022

Technology should NEVER be the driver for decision-making. Take BIM for example, or more specifically the “M” For the most part the “M for Modeling” and 3D visualization has been the sole focus and driver as opposed to the “M” for management. The post LEAN Facilities Management Processes appeared first on 4BT.

Management 154

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Pro Builder

JULY 20, 2022

Lumber Prices Fall After Posting Large Gains in Early July. Sky-high mortgage rates are causing a slowdown in residential construction, and because home building demand is the main driver of lumber prices, the lumber industry could be in for big changes ahead. Wed, 07/20/2022 - 10:55. Building Materials. Affordability.

Maine 98

Maine Materials Residential Industrial 98

Construction Marketing

MARCH 24, 2022

Along with keeping the driver and heavy equipment safe, selecting the appropriate vehicle for the job ensures that the transportation is going to be seamless, with minimal setbacks. . Drivers should also be aware of the laws and permits that are required by authorities. They also have experienced and knowledgeable drivers.

Transportation 156

Transportation Permits Equipment Roads 156

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 6, 2022

Pile Driver Operators. The post Construction Labor Costs and Categories – 2021 Review appeared first on 4BT. Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers. Terrazzo Workers and Finishers. Construction Laborers. Construction Equipment Operators. Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators. Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers.

Construction 151

Construction Employment Equipment Concrete 151

Construction Equipment

JUNE 5, 2018

posted this photo to remind drivers to be alert and drive carefully through construction zones. The 63-year-old driver was uninjured. Police in Greendale, Wis., The incident happened Monday afternoon when the SUV somehow managed to get entangled with road work. Reports indicate warning signs "weren't very clear.".

Zoning 73

Zoning Roads Construction Management 73

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., As we wrote in a recent blog post, You can Participate in our Survey of ESG Activity in the Marketplace. This post originally appeared in that blog.

Legal 156

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Construction Superintendent Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2023

The utility/gas category was the main driver of the growth due to the start of a transmission. Read more The post Total Construction Starts Increase in December appeared first on Construction Superintendent. Nonbuilding construction starts rose 30% in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $281.4

Residential 52

Residential Construction Maine News 52

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Sure, all the above is embedded in an enterprise collaborative cloud environment, however, in our case, technology is just a means to an end… not the driver. The post Public Sector Facilities Professionals – Improving Facilities Repair & Renovation Outcomes appeared first on 4BT. Contact Us.

Renovating 130

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Work Gearz

JULY 22, 2021

Truck drivers need to maintain safety at all times. Having proper footwear is one of the biggest safety measures for truck drivers. Steel-toed boots are NOT a requirement for truck drivers. However, depending on the type of truck driver that you are it may be a smart idea to invest in them. Sectors of truck driving.

Injury 52

Injury Safety Risk Environment 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 24, 2021

With respect to these new processes, technology is an enabler, and should never be a driver. The post Most Public Sector Facilities Professionals Need Training appeared first on 4BT. Technology’s role is to simply help to accomplish objectives more efficiently. Set up a quick 15-minute introductory call to learn more?

Procurement 130

Procurement Renovating Management Plans 130

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

Define estimate’s purpose ■ Determine estimate’s purpose, required level of detail, and overall scope; ■ Determine who will receive the estimate Develop estimating plan ■ Determine the cost estimating team and develop its master schedule; ■ Determine who will do the independent cost estimate; ■ Outline the cost estimating approach; ■ Develop the estimate (..)

Estimating 217

Estimating CSI Life Cycle Construction 217

Construction Equipment

JUNE 5, 2018

Police in Greendale, Wisconsin posted this photo to remind drivers to be alert and drive carefully through construction zones. The incident happened Monday afternoon when the car somehow managed to get entangled with road work. How it happened is still unclear.

Zoning 74

Zoning Safety Wisconsin Construction 74

HardHatChat

AUGUST 9, 2023

At Englewood , we now believe lead times need to be the primary driver of the project schedule. They should dictate every decision from budget through construction completion.

Commercial 156

Commercial Management Construction Equipment 156

Civil Engi

JUNE 3, 2021

Traffic is growl, drivers are growling. In an automated highway system, the car will be lead by the road rather than by the driver. Driver error will be reduce and eventually with full execution, removed. . All drivers who use AHS are safe drivers. We will see the road, rather than the driver, guiding a car.

Roads 52

Roads Transportation Commercial Organization 52

Construction Enquirer

APRIL 19, 2023

Michael O’Hagan, Managing Director of Keltbray’s Built Environment division, said: “With the redevelopment set to take a further three years, we recognise the desire for a highly sustainable build with carbon reduction and the circular economy are key drivers.

Deals 85

Deals Sustainability Legal Contract 85

FDR Safety

JUNE 26, 2018

WTRF : The 100 deadliest days: one of the most dangerous times of the year for teenage drivers. Memorial Day to Labor Day marks the 100 deadliest days, a time where there are more traffic fatalities involving teenage drivers. The post How To Keep Our Kids Safe On The Road appeared first on FDRsafety.

Roads 120

Roads Safety Accidents Risk 120

Pro Builder

MARCH 28, 2023

home prices posted a gain of just 3.8% Mortgage rates are the key driver of a home price cooldown, and as the Federal Reserve continues its fight against inflation, rates are expected to remain elevated in the near term. National Home Prices Fell for the Seventh Straight Month in January ldeakins Tue, 03/28/2023 - 10:51 U.S.

San Francisco 52

San Francisco Tampa Miami Atlanta 52

Construction Marketing Ideas

MARCH 4, 2019

The word “teamster” lives on in 2019 to represent a member of the truck drivers’ union (Teamsters). The post The 21st century teamster experience: How old ways die (and survive) with technology appeared first on Construction Marketing Ideas.

Union 73

Union IDEA Engineering Construction 73

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 5, 2023

The firm’s main revenue driver is HS2 where labour supply to the Phase 1 (northern section) increased to 400 operatives from 180 at 31 March 2022. Latest results from Hercules Site Services show a pre-tax loss for the six months to March 31 2023 despite an 85% jump in turnover compared to the same period last year.

Maine 78

Maine Infrastructure Site Plans 78

PC Construction

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

On this particular project, schedule is a major driver. The post Clarkson Students Visit Vermont Jobsite appeared first on PC Construction. Students braved the cold temperatures onsite touring the construction progress and learning about construction means and methods.

Vermont 56

Vermont Schedule Travel Project Management 56

Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

The company says self-driving trucks will help the trucking industry address the driver shortage, new regulations, and increasing accident rates. In an Ike blog post, the company says… Ike, a self-driving truck startup, has raised $52 million in financing for the company’s Series A autonomous model.

Modeling 49

Modeling Accidents Finance Regulation 49

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Recycling is a key driver of the U.S. However, in response to recent international policy changes related to accepting recyclables, see my blog post The World is Forced to Rethink Recycling , and major domestic changes in use patterns related to more time spent at home and other Covid-19 challenges (e.g., solid waste recycling system.

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Drafting Resource Baltimore Materials 234

Construction Equipment

MARCH 5, 2019

The GX50 Mini-Four Stroke engine is designed to power products ranging from brush cutters to rammers and vibrators to concrete screeds, post drivers, and winches. The unit features a maximum output of 1.97 horsepower and weighs 10.4 pounds, with a power-to-weight ratio equal to a comparable two-…

Engineering 48

Engineering Concrete Products Design 48

Construction Junkie

JUNE 1, 2020

This post contains affiliate links, which earn us a small commission for the things that you buy. I’ve been using it on my Milwaukee M18 cordless table saw and it collects probably 80-90% of the dust View this post on Instagram A post shared by Construction Junkie (@constructionjunkie) on Sep 18, 2018 at 5:40pm PDT.

Milwaukee 106

Milwaukee Construction OSHA San Jose 106

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 24, 2018

Leverage enabling cloud technology, however, don’t allow technology to be the “driver” Require early and ongoing collaboration of all participants and stakeholders. Learn more… The post Guide to Implementing Efficient Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Construction Methods appeared first on 4BT.

Renovating 100

Renovating Life Cycle CSI Construction 100

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 18, 2020

Technology, however, is secondary to process, and not the driver. The post Facilities Knowledge Management appeared first on 4BT. Process is embedded within technology to enable lower cost and consistent deployment, real-time access to current and actionable information, as well as continuous monitoring.

Management 150

Management Procurement Life Cycle Environment 150

Job Order Contracting

MAY 3, 2020

Appropriate technologies and tools to support support established processes and workflows and are not a “driver” Far too often, technology is viewed as a solution. The post Improving Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery appeared first on 4BT. Technology. The most glaring example is BIM.

Procurement 151

Procurement Plans Construction BIM 151

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The driver of knowledge sharing is simple, individuals and supporting teams must have a feeling of contributing to overall success. The post Construction Cost Knowledge Management appeared first on 4BT. Robust approaches such as integrated project delivery, IPD, and LEAN job order contracting, focus upon creating additional value.

Management 260

Management Construction Procurement Defense 260

Job Order Contracting

MAY 8, 2019

While technology shouldn’t be a focus, or primary driver, it is an enabler. The post LEAN Construction isn’t a Project appeared first on 4BT. Learn more… Simple Guide to LEAN Construction.

Procurement 100

Procurement Construction Renovating Documentation 100

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 26, 2021

Until greater understanding is attained relative to the specific needs and requirements along the intertwined relationship and physical life-cycles, the dimensions and drivers of perceived value in FM will continue to suffer. The post Relationship-based FM appeared first on 4BT. Four BT, LLC. References: Alexander, K. and Price, I.

New York 149

New York Life Cycle Conference Management 149

Job Order Contracting

MAY 9, 2017

Leveraging technology for lower cost implementation and consistent deployment and monitoring, versus being the driver. The post Challenges facing Owners LEAN Facilities Management appeared first on 4BT. Life-cycle versus first-cost decision-making. Understanding the value of long-term win/win relationships.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Management CSI Certification 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Comparative to shifts seen across other industries, the structural, economic, and societal drivers inherent in the construction industry at present seem to suggest that this new normal is in fact inevitable. The post The Construction Industry: On the Brink of a Paradigm Shift? appeared first on Digital Builder.

Industrial 98

Industrial Construction US Education 98

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

This post originally appeared in that blog. And even before this rule is final, given that the federal government is not enforcing the existing rules, ESG metrics are continuing to pull in lots of money and will be a driver across the economy. Nancy Hudes and I are now publishing a new blog at www.ESGLegalSolutions.com (.

Plans 156

Plans Management Regulation Risk 156

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Enabling Technology – While technology should not be considered a “driver” with respect to either collaborative construction cost estimating or construction program management, is an enabler. The post Collaborative Construction Cost Estimating 2021 appeared first on 4BT. Workflows, forms, sign offs, etc.

Estimating 145

Estimating Construction Procurement Environment 145

FDR Safety

DECEMBER 5, 2018

For example, a restaurant cook cuts his hand on a knife while fixing dinner at home or a truck driver who slides off an icy road while driving his car to work, hits a tree, and suffers a sprained wrist. The post The Problem With OSHA Record Keeping appeared first on FDRsafety. These injuries occurred off the job.

OSHA 120

OSHA Injury Employment Safety 120

FDR Safety

DECEMBER 5, 2018

For example, a restaurant cook cuts his hand on a knife while fixing dinner at home or a truck driver who slides off an icy road while driving his car to work, hits a tree, and suffers a sprained wrist. The post The Problem With OSHA Recording Keeping appeared first on FDRsafety. These injuries occurred off the job.

OSHA 120

OSHA Injury Employment Safety 120