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Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector

Job Order Contracting

Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 8 (4,), 292-303. Japanese automakers, US suppliers and supply-chain superiorityā€¯, Sloan Management Review 42, pp. UK and US construction management contracting procedures and practices: a comparative study. Design-Build Contracting Claims: Cumulative Supplement. Krewedl, M.,

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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

2004; Black et al., Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 19(4), 342-368. The benefits of strategic collaboration vs. traditional construction planning, procurement, and project delivery are well documented and partially listed below (Chan et al., 2000; Grajek et al., 2000; Gransberg et al., Journal of Management in.

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Carole Wedge, former Shepley Bulfinch President and CEO, retires after 37 years

BD+C

Beginning her journey at Shepley working in the mailroom in 1986, Carole went on to become Shepleyā€™s first female President and CEO in 2004, leading the firm through nearly two decades of expansion and hundreds of prestigious and innovative architectural projects. in 2019, and Durham, N.C.,

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Behind the Build: Interview with Mostafa Saber, BIM & Design Manager at Diamond Developers

Autodesk Construction Cloud

We sat down with Mostafa Saber , BIM & Design Manager at Diamond Developers as he walked us through his career journey, the challenges he faces while modernising and his vision for the future of construction. I started my career as an architect in my home city, Cairo, Egypt in 2004. Check out our conversation below!

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15 Construction Documentaries & TV Series You Have to Watch

Lets Build

Modern Marvels has created more than 650 episodes about numerous topics like technology, architecture, science, manufacturing and mechanics. Jamie Hyneman and his co-host Adam Savage introduce us on a bunch of pretty impressive andā€¦ explosive adventures. Megastructures (2004-Present). of seasons: 15. Imdb user rating: 8.3.

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Glass Industry Takes Significant Step Towards School Safety

Safti First

For glazing manufacturers like us, it helps us design products that are expected to perform their specific function when the time comes. It is a step in the right direction for us, as we have always been passionate about glazing safety ā€“ especially to school children.

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7 Modern Marvels in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Not just the biggest or the most expensive projects, but the truest examples of engineering genius, architectural innovation, resourceful project planning , fearless workers, and overcoming adversity. Twenty-two million man-hours went into building this behemoth between 2004 and 2010, with an average of 12,000 daily workers at its peak.