Construction Enquirer

JULY 20, 2023

A glazing and roofing contractor which has been in business for nearly 200 years has ceased trading with the loss of 49 jobs. ” Norman & Underwood was one of the UK’s most established roofing, structural glazing and building conservation contractors having been established in 1825.

Contractors 54

Contractors Retail Education Residential 54

Construction Business Owner

JUNE 1, 2022

Less rework means faster schedules, fewer change orders, and, more importantly, a less expensive and more profitable construction experience for the owner and contractor.

Change Orders 295

Change Orders Construction Profitability Maine 295

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 14, 2023

Government contractors, especially those specializing in heavy civil construction, could receive substantial amounts of economic stimulus if they effectively prepare and have the right talent at the ready. Federal spending to build and repair U.S. infrastructure is expected to increase by over $550 billion.

Infrastructure 209

Infrastructure America Architecture Engineering 209

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 15, 2023

4 Standardized Terms, Definitions, and Data Architecture All cost data should be include industry standard terms and definitions written in plain English, without the excessive use of abbreviations or acronyms. 2 Current, Local Market Information All construction cost data should be researched per the associated cite. . #4

Construction 204

Construction CSI Architecture Procurement 204

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 26, 2024

Relying solely on contractor or subcontractor costs, especially lump sums without collaborating on a detailed Scope of Work (SOW), will not lead to verifiable construction costs. An essential aspect is sharing objective, local market, granular labor, material, and equipment costs.

Industrial 183

Industrial CSI Estimating Construction 183

ENR Construction

JUNE 30, 2020

For the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, this holds especially true. Technology is making vast improvements in the way general contractors plan and build projects, paving the way for a reimagined future. No industry in the world remains untouched by digital technology.

Contractors 77

Contractors BIM Architecture Engineering 77

Levelset

AUGUST 5, 2022

There’s a lot to think about when it comes to starting your own architectural firm. These tips are well-tested and designed to get your architecture company off to a successful start. These tips are well-tested and designed to get your architecture company off to a successful start. Move past fear. What happens if it fails?

Architecture 52

Architecture Cash Flow Income Lien 52

BD+C

OCTOBER 6, 2014

The reasons could be a combination of too few role models, mentors, and advancement opportunities, based to a statistical analysis of women’s progress in this field by the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA).

Architecture 103

Architecture Statistics Accounting Modeling 103

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 18, 2023

While most facilities management professional are aware that detailed line-item cost data is required to achieve cost visibility and enable cost management, the dependence upon contractor or subcontractor estimates and/or historical data, and/or national average cost data and factoring remains the norm.

Procurement 214

Procurement Renovating Estimating Architecture 214

Construction Specifier

MAY 21, 2021

Many companies issue coatings warranties, including coatings and finished component manufacturers, applicators, and contractors. Coating architectural components made of aluminum requires not just an excellent coating, but also expert application in the factory and installation on the jobsite. Warranties and quality standards.

Architecture 52

Architecture New York City Organization New York 52

HardHatChat

DECEMBER 14, 2012

I’ve been a national commercial contractor for more than 20 years, and believe me, I’ve seen it all. This has been a boon for the best retail contractors like Englewood Construction Company. Of course, finding the right national commercial contractor to build that first stand-alone can make all of the difference. But I digress….

Retail 233

Retail Contractors Commercial US 233

Carol Hagen

JUNE 5, 2013

As an Archtectural and Engineering firm you need to publish files that are easy for your customers, contractors and design teams to access and work with easily. Bluebeam Q provides PDF document conversion for engineering, architectural and construction firms with large volumes of documents. How General Contractors Streamline Processes.

Architecture 135

Architecture Engineering Documentation Software 135

BD+C

APRIL 24, 2013

The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) is reflecting a steady upturn in design activity. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending.

Architecture 89

Architecture Engineering Contractors Design 89

BD+C

AUGUST 27, 2014

Eighty-two years after its founding by its storied namesake, the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture is currently at risk of losing its accreditation. Architects Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers Building Team'

Architecture 88

Architecture Commissioning Profitability Risk 88

BD+C

MARCH 15, 2021

Throughout my early life, my father would get up at 4:30 in the morning, six days a week, for his job as a contractor. I knew his work was taxing from seeing his coarse hands and tired eyes after he got home each day, yet he always had the energy to spend time with me.

Architecture 72

Architecture Modeling Contractors 72

BD+C

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

145: Delegated Design Life of an Architect Podcast dbarista Mon, 02/26/2024 - 09:46 In the architecture and construction industry, delegated design refers to the process where certain design responsibilities are transferred from architects to contractors during the construction phase. Life of an Architect Podcast Ep.

Design 40

Design Feasibility Architecture Contractors 40

BD+C

APRIL 29, 2014

The Canada Council for the Arts and RAIC | Architecture Canada announced the recipients of the Governor General’s Medals in Architecture. The awards celebrate outstanding design in recently completed projects by Canadian architects. Body Image: read more. Body Image: read more.

Architecture 95

Architecture Retail Education Innovation 95

BD+C

JUNE 17, 2014

After his series of painters as architects , graphic designer Federico Babina comes back with a collection of illustrations called "Archimusic," an interpretation of songs from famous musicians into architecture form. Architects Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers' Body Image: read more.

Architecture 93

Architecture Visualization Engineering Contractors 93

HardHatChat

JANUARY 17, 2017

Pretty much any national general contractor will tell you they’re in the client service business, but over the years we’ve developed a philosophy that focuses on building relationships with our clients so that we’re a trusted construction partner, not just another vendor. Focus on client relationships, not just client services.

Commercial 156

Commercial Contractors Bidding Spirit 156

BD+C

MAY 23, 2013

Current federal contracting laws are harming the livelihood of small architecture firms, costing the government more money by increasing the number of firms competing, while discouraging small firms from entering the market, according to AIA testimony presented today on Capitol Hill.

Architecture 98

Architecture Contract Design AIA 98

BD+C

APRIL 23, 2014

Following a modest two-month recovery in the level of demand for design services, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) again turned negative last month. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending.

Architecture 63

Architecture Engineering Contractors Design 63

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) has selected 11 educational and cultural facilities for this year’s CAE Educational Facility Design Awards. Architects Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Education Facility Facility Managers K-12 Schools School Construction'

Education 89

Education AIA Architecture Design 89

Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 9, 2018

It is a known fact that Building Information Modelling (BIM) has changed the Architecture, Engineering and Construction industry (AEC) Industry for the better enabling cost savings and better coordination between everyone involved in the construction process. Contractors and everyone in between.

BIM 64

BIM Contractors Modeling Electrical 64

Construction Today

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

One of Florida’s largest painting contractors, Service Contracting Solutions (SCS) is celebrating 40 years in business. It boasts a team of specialists whose combined understanding of architecture, engineering, estimating, financing, and project management guarantees a full-service perspective on every project.

Contract 52

Contract Florida Project Management Finance 52

HardHatChat

AUGUST 28, 2018

Budget is always a major consideration for our commercial construction clients, and as a general contractor we devote significant time to the budgeting process. Here are a few signs that, in our experience, indicate your project budget is more likely to bust: Skimping on Professional Services. Getting Too Specific on Specifications.

Budgeting 337

Budgeting Budget Commercial Plans 337

BD+C

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Showing a steady increase in the demand for design services, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) continues to accelerate, as it reached its second highest level of the year. Architects Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers' up from a mark of 53.8 The new projects inquiry index was 58.6, the previous month.

Architecture 94

Architecture AIA Engineering Design 94

Fins Architecture

MARCH 22, 2012

Posted by fins | Filed under architectural project , architecture , architecture hawaii , concept design , hawaii architecture , hawaii residence , residential construction , sustainable design | Mar 22, 2012 | Tags: nelson residence concept | No Comments. architectural project. architectural renderings.

Architecture 73

Architecture Hawaii Residential Green 73

Levelset

MARCH 11, 2022

Prioritizing a low bid over contractor performance is a lose-lose procurement strategy. Unfortunately, low bidding is an accepted practice for both owners and contractors alike. Are architectural and design firms held to the low-bid method? And they are – but so are the contractors who will actually build the project.

Bidding 98

Bidding Cash Flow Contractors Procurement 98

BD+C

DECEMBER 15, 2014

5 Board meeting, it approved a possible path towards independent incorporation of the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture. The Foundation Board’s decision has been embraced and approved by the School of Architecture Board of Governors and representatives of alumni and the broader school community.

Architecture 72

Architecture Foundation Education Engineering 72

BD+C

JUNE 24, 2014

The Chicago Tribune reports that Mayor Rahm Emanuel will announce plans for the Chicago Architecture Biennial today, planned to rival the Venice Architecture Biennale. Architects Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers Building Team'

Chicago 63

Chicago Architecture Plans Engineering 63

BD+C

JULY 24, 2013

The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) remained positive again in June after the first decline in ten months in April. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending.

Architecture 89

Architecture Design Engineering Contractors 89

BD+C

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

Developers and contractors entering new markets that are looking to mitigate their projects’ risk now have available an interactive tool that not only allows them to access real-time updates pertaining to the risk climate of municipalities across the U.S.,

Risk 97

Risk Contractors Retail BIM 97

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) showed more acceleration in the growth of design activity nationally. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate nine to twelve month lead time between architecture billings and construction spending. up from a mark of 52.7 up from a mark of 52.7

AIA 67

AIA Architecture Engineering Contractors 67

BD+C

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

After consecutive months of contracting demand for design services, there was a modest uptick in the Architecture Billings Index (ABI), according to the American Institute of Architects. Architects Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects' up from a mark of 48.5

Architecture 58

Architecture AIA Design Contract 58

Construction Marketing

JULY 7, 2022

Before contacting your contractor from Landmark Roofing for siding installation, take a walk around your neighborhood to get inspiration from other residential properties. Keep your home’s architecture and style in mind. Here are some perfect siding materials and colors you could choose for different home styles and architecture: .

Residential 218

Residential Materials Architecture Visualization 218

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

On the heels of recording its strongest pace of growth since 2007, there continues to be an increasing level of demand for design services signaled in the latest Architecture Billings Index (ABI). The American Institute of Architects (AIA) reported the August ABI score was 53.0, down from a mark of 55.8 The new projects inquiry index was 62.6,

Architecture 92

Architecture Airports Education Retail 92

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

This requirement does not apply to a job order contract or an order issued under the contract for industrialized buildings or relocatable educational facilities subject to and approved under Occupations Code Chapter 1202 if the contractor employs the services of an architect or engineer who approves the documents for the project.

Legal 520

Legal Contract Engineering Renovating 520