Design-build delivery is setting new parameters for project management
BD+C
JANUARY 4, 2019
More owners and developers are latching onto design-build as a preferred delivery method for projects large and small.
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FMI Design Index Moves Into the Black
Construction Business Owner
NOVEMBER 30, 2012
(November 29, 2012) – FMI, a provider of management consulting and investment banking to the engineering and construction industry, announced the release of its Third Quarter Engineering and Technical Professional Services Update. The Design Index has been slowly rising since April. As of September, the index is in the black.
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Design-build delivery is setting new parameters for project management
BD+C
JANUARY 4, 2019
More owners and developers are latching onto design-build as a preferred delivery method for projects large and small.
Making the Transition to Net Zero Homes: Product Design
Pro Builder
JULY 8, 2020
Making the Transition to Net Zero Homes: Product Design. Designing your homes to optimize the sun and reduce mechanical energy loads is critical to achieving a net zero energy balance. That’s a given,” says Mark LaLiberte, a partner at Construction Instruction , a building sciences training and consulting firm in Denver.
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Learning From Japan's Off-Site Construction Experience
Pro Builder
APRIL 18, 2023
Department of Housing and Urban Development, the National Institute of Building Sciences, and off-site construction consulting company MOD X, travelled to Japan to glean insights from that nation's development of off-site construction.
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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 25, 2023
Commercial real estate development involves the process of acquiring, designing, constructing, and leasing or selling commercial properties such as office buildings, retail centers, and industrial parks. Developers must understand the various financing options, such as traditional bank loans, private equity, and government programs.
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Do Owners, Designers, Contractors, and Others Need to Embrace New Mindsets?
Construction Dive
JANUARY 9, 2014
Department of Transportation (DOT), the Construction Managers Association of America (CMAA) asserted that in order for America to meet its future infrastructure needs, “both the owner community and the designers, contractors, and consultants who serve them will have to embrace new mindsets.”
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Common Types of Construction Contracts And Their Use
cnstrctr
JANUARY 4, 2020
The different types of construction projects include: Lump Sum Construction Management (Cost Plus / Guaranteed Maximum Price) Design Build Design Build Finance Maintain. Under a lump sum contract the consultants are typically engaged by the owner and the contractor falls under a separate contract with the owner.
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Nonresidential Construction Index rises in fourth quarter
BD+C
NOVEMBER 21, 2014
FMI, a leading provider of management consulting and investment banking to the engineering and construction industry, announces the release of the 2014 Fourth Quarter Nonresidential Construction Index report. Architects Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers' The NRCI shows a slight increase from 62.5
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Frank A. Stasiowski, FAIA Named To Board of Corporators for Watertown Savings Bank
PSMJ Resources
FEBRUARY 28, 2013
Founder and CEO was officially appointed at the Bank’s 143rd Annual Meeting in February 2013 PSMJ Resources, Inc., the leading source of management training and consulting for the architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industry , is pleased to announce that its CEO and Founder, Frank A.
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Home Building Innovations Working Overseas Could Benefit U.S.
Pro Builder
JUNE 23, 2021
based real estate developer and consultant The Digit Group built a home in China within just seven minutes inside a factory, then it took less than one week to construct the home on site, says Forbes. Chicago-based development company Skender had two years of projects in the pipeline, but the banks pulled the funding overnight.
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Mastering blindside waterproofing: A proactive, integrated approach
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
These scenarios can force the team to scramble and either reluctantly accept installation details that may compromise the intended performance or consider time-consuming or costly changes to the waterproofing or building design. The final SOE design is typically delegated to the SOE trade contractor and their specialty engineer.
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Tackling high-rise concrete construction challenges
GCP Applied Technologies
JUNE 9, 2020
concrete / mix design / high rises. As architects design new high-rise buildings taller and with more complexity, producers are challenged to deliver ready-mix concrete that can be pumped, placed, and finished effectively for these structures. Optimizing concrete mix designs. Fit – Does the proposed mix design fit the spec? .
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Zero Waste in an Era of Net Zero Everything
Green Building Law Update
FEBRUARY 26, 2022
Numbers are hard to come by and made even more difficult during the pandemic, but a recent presentation to the World Bank estimated more than 2 Billion tonnes of solid waste (. No company should claim to be Zero Waste. There is a lot of waste out there. actually municipal waste not including in water or air) was disposed of last year.
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The New American Home 2022: Thinking Inside the Box
Pro Builder
JANUARY 7, 2022
Even before the pandemic, builders and designers were creating home environments that respect physical and mental health. Architect: BSB Design , Des Moines, Iowa (Tampa, Fla., Interior Designer: Builders Design , Gaithersburg, Md. Landscape Architect: BSB Design. Michele Lerner. PROJECT DETAILS. FLOOR PLAN.
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Tackling high-rise concrete construction challenges
GCP Applied Technologies
JUNE 9, 2020
concrete / mix design / high rises. As architects design new high-rise buildings taller and with more complexity, producers are challenged to deliver ready-mix concrete that can be pumped, placed, and finished effectively for these structures. Optimizing concrete mix designs. Fit – Does the proposed mix design fit the spec? .
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Tackling high-rise concrete construction challenges
GCP Applied Technologies
JUNE 9, 2020
concrete / mix design / high rises. As architects design new high-rise buildings taller and with more complexity, producers are challenged to deliver ready-mix concrete that can be pumped, placed, and finished effectively for these structures. Optimizing concrete mix designs. Fit – Does the proposed mix design fit the spec? .
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Toxic and dysfunctional industry awaits its revolution
Construction Law
JUNE 1, 2021
Our Reports From the Courts article this month shows that the dangers of an uninsured supply chain can hit even the biggest projects, with one company liquidated and another in administration before the case came to court where a design sub contractor was revealed to be uninsured.
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Achieving aesthetics and energy efficiency with stone wool insulation
Construction Specifier
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
Maximizing energy efficiency is the order of the day for construction industry professionals across North America, due, in part, to changing codes and a growing contingent of forward-thinking developers, owners, architects, specifiers, and energy consultants. Safe, sustainable design.
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LEAN Job Order Contracting Intro 4
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 8, 2017
Integrating operating, design and construction knowledge through broad based team meetings. Owner leadership without excessive reliance upon “JOC consultants” Focus upon best value outcomes. Construction Cost Workbook – 2002 – Conference on the International Comparison Program World Bank.
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PSMJ Resources
JULY 20, 2011
Declines in Design Activity Suggest a Bumpier Road to Recovery. At least half of firms expect to expand the geographic area that they serve, the architecture services they offer clients, or the facility types they design. Sullivan Kreiss Building Design Executive Search Blog. Scarlett Consulting. Wednesday, July 20, 2011.
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Watch for Bank Shield Laws in Dealing with Lenders
Construction Lawyer
JULY 22, 2005
You should consult an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before using any of the information contained at this site. Watch for Bank Shield Laws in Dealing with Lenders. A developer found out the hard way about laws that shield banks. Thus, the bank won and the developer was left to deal with the subcontractors.
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Why construction should stop thinking of software as a cost
Lets Build
JULY 14, 2020
I look at the design of homes. If we want to build 100000 social homes a year, we need to clearly agree what a great design looks like, allow variation but within some parameters,” explains Suzannah Nichol , Chief Executive at Build UK. We need the mindset that I am going to start doing these things offsite. at UK BIM Task Force.
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Omaha, NE To Become One Of The Fastest Broadband Cities In America
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JUNE 25, 2013
The new network will, among other things, make it easier for businesses to exchange large data files with clients, participate in video conferences and make use of complex Web designs. Other businesses and institutions that could benefit are those in the health care, education, manufacturing and banking sectors.
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constructionattorneyblog: Liability for green design
Construction Lawyer
MAY 20, 2009
You should consult an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before using any of the information contained at this site. Subcontractors Mechanics lien allowed where bank seized generals funds » May 20, 2009. Liability for green design. Unlimited liability for designers and contractors. Subscribe to this blogs feed.
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40 For one of the many HK contractors that have been caught up in the 65Bim MTR BIM experiment* here is a chance to redeem themselves!
DebunkTheBIM
SEPTEMBER 12, 2013
The winning fee will needed to be paid in 4 equal instalments at the first days of October, November, December 2013 and January 2014 through direct credit into our bank account. As MMA**’s first project in Hong Kong we offer ourselves as the lab-rats for the winning contractor of a silent auction.
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9 Tips for Starting an Architecture Firm
Levelset
AUGUST 5, 2022
We spoke with Lucas Gray , a business consultant for architects with Charette Venture Group, to share advice to get started. These tips are well-tested and designed to get your architecture company off to a successful start. Make sure that you have a realistic expectation of how much design work you’ll be able to do.
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AU 2022 Day 1 Recap: The Top Highlights from the General Session & More
Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Later on, during the General Session, Andrew talked about how critical it is for data to flow freely between design and construction, “Especially if your site is in one of the most remote, unforgiving places on earth… “. British Antarctic Survey. They understand how we do business and how we do things here.” .
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Top 10 Construction Companies in India
CivilJungle
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
Shapoorji pallonji is popularly known for its iconic buildings in Mumbai which include s Hong Kong bank, Grindlays Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, and Bombay stock exchange building, etc. Design review and development. Also, read: What Is Cantilever | What Is Cantilever Footing | Design of the Cantilever Footing.
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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 13, 2016
At the very moment Kerry impressed his granddaughter at the UN, there were at least 1,200 new coal-fired plants on the drawing boards worldwide, according to energy consultants IHS Energy. “We strongly urge people to prepare for the carbon pricing that is to come.”
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PSMJ Resources
JULY 1, 2008
announced today that it had completed the tuck-in acquisitions of three consulting and engineering firms in the fourth quarter of its fiscal 2008. The three firms have combined annual revenue of about $20 million and add about 150 new employees to the 8,500-person consulting, engineering, and technical services firm. Tetra Tech, Inc.,
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Contractor Breakeven Analysis Using QuickBooks
Contractor Bookkeeping
SEPTEMBER 5, 2014
Second, Make Certain Your QuickBooks Setup - Is designed for construction and that it has the proper Chart of Accounts and Item Lists for you particular situation. Not the "Easy Step Interview", rather the full-blown QuickBooks setup designed by a construction accountant with everything needed to generate Financial and job costing reports.
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48 What Is Xero Accounting Software And Why Are We Offering It?
Contractor Bookkeeping
OCTOBER 31, 2013
They have eliminated the aggravation , cost and hassle of keeping on top of a hosted server environment which is designed to operate the full desktop versions of QuickBooks, Peachtree, Sage or other software solutions. Bank transactions are automatically fed into your accounting software, eliminating the need for manual data entry.
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What Is Xero Accounting Online And Why Are We Offering It?
Contractor Bookkeeping
OCTOBER 31, 2013
Xero Accounting Online Has eliminated the aggravation , cost and hassle of keeping on top of a hosted server environment which is designed to operate the full desktop versions of QuickBooks, Peachtree, Sage or other software solutions. Periodic Invoices For Bank draws. Previous year end bank, credit card and other account balances.
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Milhaus, Gershman Partners, and Citimark close on $70 million multifamily development in Indy
BD+C
MAY 30, 2023
Versa will offer Class A design and amenities, including a pool and aqua lounge. The developers will enhance sidewalks, create a sleek alley, and improve streetscape design elements. Lake City Bank provided financing. ABOUT LAKE CITY BANK Lake City Bank, a $6.4 billion bank headquartered in Warsaw, Ind.,
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PSMJ Resources Blog: Construction job openings, pay rose at.
PSMJ Resources
FEBRUARY 10, 2012
But generally, banks remain conservative in their lending.” ” According to a quarterly survey released by the Federal Reserve on January 30 of senior loan officers at 56 domestic banks and 23 U.S. Moderate net fractions of domestic banks reported that demand for CRE loans had strengthened in the fourth quarter.
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Top 10 Construction Companies in UAE
CivilJungle
OCTOBER 20, 2020
Abu Dhabi commercial bank. Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank headquarter. Saudi Binladin group Limited it is one of The top construction company which generally offers many services which mainly includes Architectural services, engineering design, civil, marine, electrical, power, general contracting and Real Estate Development services.
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constructionattorneyblog: ILLINOIS APPELLATE COURT DEEMS.
Construction Lawyer
OCTOBER 6, 2012
You should consult an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction before using any of the information contained at this site. The Illinois First District Appellate Court recently issued its opinion in the case of Bank of New York v. The plaintiff bank filed suit to foreclose on a mortgage. Subscribe to this blogs feed.
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40 Unique Tips To Reduce Construction Company Start Up Stress
Contractor Bookkeeping
JUNE 20, 2014
Go To Your Bank - And they offer you a line of credit. Consult with a construction attorney and follow their advice. Partnerships Are The Only Ships - Designed to sink. Bank Accounts - Set up two bank accounts in your company name. Bank Accounts - Set up two bank accounts in your company name.
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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Community.
Natural Building
NOVEMBER 17, 2010
Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design. 3 Comments: garden room designer said. Here in the UK, the government and the banks are encouraging the use of solar panels like what you guys are doing in the US. View my complete profile. Anonymous said.
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COVER STORY: Shovel Ready Sites Are Growing From The Ground Up
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
NOVEMBER 4, 2013
Certified shovel ready sites are in growing demand among companies and site selection consultants, and they are an increasingly popular tool for communities to attract new business and industry. Obtaining the Shovel Ready designation better positions the city of Becker [a St. GEORGIA IS “MARKET READY”.
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49 Bill.Com Can Save Time And Increase Your Construction Company Profits
Contractor Bookkeeping
DECEMBER 20, 2013
Online invoicing and bill paying and is saving contractors in ### time and money by streamlining their entire processes which means they and getting paid faster and putting more money in the bank to operate and grow their construction company. Everyday more of your competitors are jumping on the online banking bandwagon.
John Young to Head Nuclear Lobby Group | ENR: Engineering.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 6, 2012
Banking & Credit Crisis. --> Companies. Ruhl to president of its transportation-design and program- management business group. A 19-year veteran, he had been corporate senior vice president and group director of consulting and international operations. 150 on ENRs list of the Top 500 Design Firms. Power & Industrial.
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Unique Contractors Earn Enormous Profits
Contractor Bookkeeping
AUGUST 4, 2014
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