Construction Enquirer

MAY 2, 2023

Kier is restructuring its Infrastructure Services division with the current three business streams set to become two. From July 1 the current Highways, Utilities and Infrastructure operations will become Transportation and Natural Resources and Nuclear & Networks. Kier emphasised the restructure was not about cost cutting.

Infrastructure 77

Infrastructure Transportation Resource Airports 77

BD+C

JANUARY 11, 2024

Designing for personal technology is crucial for senior living facilities 0 qpurcell Thu, 01/11/2024 - 16:00 Senior Living Design Today’s seniors are increasingly tech savvy. Jeff Carpenter, PE, RCDD MFPRO+ Blog Senior Living Design Designers Engineers Architects Smart Buildings Today’s seniors are increasingly tech savvy.

Design 110

Design Infrastructure Maine Plans 110

Job Order Contracting

MAY 21, 2022

There is only one sole source of truth for construction cost estimating, locally researched detailed line-item unit price data and associated quantities. Any owner, designer, builder who is not observing this fact has limited cost visibility and is likely to be “off” by 30%-40% or more.

Estimating 228

Estimating Construction Defense Risk 228

Construction Enquirer

JULY 5, 2023

Standards body BSI haslaunched a new whitepaper on how to minimise risks in infrastructure projects. Experts suggest that a better approach to scope development and managing risk and contractual change could save up to £25bn a year on projects.

Infrastructure 82

Infrastructure Bidding Procurement Risk 82

Construction Today

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Construction procurement is the process of acquiring goods, services, and labor needed for the construction of a building, infrastructure, or other type of project. Take a look at our breakdown of the four main methods: Also known as design-bid-build, traditional procurement is the most common method in.

Procurement 105

Procurement Construction Bidding Infrastructure 105

ENR Construction

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The particle physics lab needs to expand and refurbish its utilities infrastructure to support future particle accelerator experiments.

Infrastructure 78

Infrastructure Design 78

BD+C

MAY 6, 2024

The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/06/2024 - 10:30 Biophilic Design Biophilic design in the built environment supports the health and wellbeing of individuals, as they spend most of their time indoors. Biophilic design in schools can enhance student learning and improve performance.

Environment 108

Environment Design Los Angeles Washington 108

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 8, 2022

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is a “once-in-a-generation” investment in America’s national infrastructure. With this plan, the goal is to rebuild many of the bridges, rails, and roads throughout the country to improve the overall infrastructure across America. Current representation of women in construction.

Infrastructure 98

Infrastructure Construction Chicago Industrial 98

Construction Marketing

AUGUST 3, 2022

Even infrastructure projects like roads and sewers. None of this would be possible without efficient and careful construction project management planning and construction managers. Construction project management plays a vital role in ensuring that all the buildings around us are built safely and on time.

Project Management 228

Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 228

BD+C

DECEMBER 4, 2023

4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design 0 qpurcell Mon, 12/04/2023 - 10:04 Airports Here are some of the key trends Skanska is seeing in the aviation sector, from congestion solutions to sustainability. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Over the past few years, this 1.3

Airports 105

Airports Innovation Travel Design 105

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2021

Facilities and infrastructure project investments have long-term consequences. Life Cycle Costing as an Important Contribution to Feasibility Study Construction Projects. Design to Life Cycle by Value-Oriented Life Cycle Costing. Construction Management and Economics. Buildings and constructed assets. Kirkham, R.

Life Cycle 253

Life Cycle Management Procurement Construction 253

ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

As was the case with BIM nearly 20 years ago, digital twins are now reshaping the built world in terms of how infrastructure is designed, constructed, and operated.

Infrastructure 95

Infrastructure BIM Design Construction 95

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 29, 2023

government officials and industry leaders to discuss digital construction technology’s critical role in building strong and sustainable infrastructure. Momentum is increasing for the use of technology in how infrastructure is designed and constructed – propelled by the U.S. infrastructure dollars are used wisely.

Washington 96

Washington Infrastructure Autodesk Construction 96

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate. Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective.

Estimating 219

Estimating CSI Life Cycle Construction 219

BD+C

JANUARY 2, 2024

5 ways mass timber will reshape the design of life sciences facilities Here are five reasons why it has become increasingly evident that mass timber is ready to shape the future of laboratory spaces. Here are five reasons why. Here are five reasons why.

Design 113

Design Sustainability Materials Boston 113

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 20, 2023

He’s passionate about leveraging technology to champion the skilled trades, accelerate digital transformation and make construction an industry of choice for a new generation entering the workforce. Meitl is an electrical engineer who’s grown businesses in lighting controls, an entrepreneur and a proud Detroiter.

Software 282

Software Software Contractors Electrical 282

ENR Construction

MAY 6, 2024

Energy, industrial and infrastructure sectors again boosted Southwest design work, but how long can it continue?

Design 41

Design Infrastructure Industrial 41

The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Nowadays, controlling traffic noise has become an important criterion in the design and construction of transportation infrastructure. The noise pollution due to vehicular movements can be minimized through the construction of noise barriers or low-noise concrete pavement, with the latter being the most efficient method.

Concrete 213

Concrete Transportation Infrastructure Design 213

Job Order Contracting

MAY 6, 2022

The ultimate benefit provided by integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery solution is significantly improved life-cycle total cost of ownership asset management. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(1), 104–. Lean Construction Institute and. Understanding Construction.

Procurement 221

Procurement Plans Construction Life Cycle 221

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Since these properties are never designated as historic buildings, no special restrictions apply to modifications, and they don’t have to preserve facades (although occasionally, some are within shopping centers with rigorous covenants, conditions, and restrictions, including façade requirements.) And with good reason.

Retail 156

Retail Commercial Construction Illinois 156

BD+C

APRIL 18, 2024

The next destination: Passive design airports 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/18/2024 - 13:59 Airports Today, we can design airports that are climate resilient, durable, long-lasting, and healthy for occupants—we can design airports using Passive House standards. The planes themselves are getting better when it comes to GHG.

Airports 59

Airports Design Housing Materials 59

ENR Construction

MAY 21, 2024

provides engineering, planning and allied consulting services for clients in the aviation, government, infrastructure, industry, power and railway sectors. With five offices now dotting the Texas map, Hanson Professional Services Inc.

DOT 69

DOT Texas Consulting Infrastructure 69

ENR Construction

APRIL 24, 2023

As the Southeast’s metro areas grow and federal dollars support infrastructure investment, design firms expect to build on last year’s successes.

Design 69

Design Metro Infrastructure 69

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 8, 2022

In fact, much of the modern infrastructure we see in the world today wouldn’t exist if it were not for the Romans. From ancient ruins to modern infrastructure. Interestingly, this is happening more and more as we embark on the game-changing infrastructure projects of our time. Time for disruption.

Infrastructure 98

Infrastructure Roads Construction Innovation 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 30, 2022

But when it comes to construction, any building or infrastructure project completed today will most likely still be operational in 2050. The push for sustainable construction. In the next few years, spending on infrastructure by Australia’s state and federal governments is expected to top $166 billion.

Sustainability 96

Sustainability Construction Infrastructure Autodesk 96

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The construction industry has historically been quite inefficient, but that’s no longer acceptable in today’s post-pandemic world. As construction companies struggle with shortages of everything from raw materials to skilled tradespeople, sticking to timelines has become increasingly challenging. How do you define lean construction?

Construction 148

Construction Accidents Site Green 148

BD+C

APRIL 29, 2024

Tomorrow's classrooms: Designing schools for the digital age 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/29/2024 - 10:53 K-12 Schools In a world where technology’s rapid pace has reshaped how we live, work, and communicate, it should be no surprise that it’s also changing the PreK-12 education landscape.

Design 52

Design Education Budgeting Budget 52

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 13, 2023

By Emily Lorenz, PE With the signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( IIJA ) 1 and the Inflation Reduction Act ( IRA ), 2 federal funds for infrastructure construction and low-embodied carbon materials will soon be entering the construction pipeline.

Sustainability 68

Sustainability Construction Products Concrete 68

ENR Construction

JANUARY 25, 2024

Brian Witte was just a freshman in high school when he launched his infrastructure career. “It It was a small town in Iowa, and the teacher’s neighbor was the town engineer for a dozen communities,” recalls Witte, vice president of construction engineering for Parsons Corp. They needed help.

Iowa 69

Iowa Innovation Infrastructure Engineering 69

ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The sustainable design and contracting market is fertile ground for innovation now more than ever, Top 100 firms share.

Green 81

Green Design Infrastructure Contractors 81

ENR Construction

MAY 6, 2024

As firms continue to struggle to find experienced workers, federal funding bolsters investment in infrastructure and elevates firm revenue.

Transportation 41

Transportation Design Infrastructure 41

BD+C

MAY 25, 2023

4 considerations for increasing biodiversity in construction projects 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/25/2023 - 09:39 Urban Planning As climate change is linked with biodiversity depletion, fostering biodiverse landscapes during construction can create benefits beyond the immediate surroundings of the project.

Construction 116

Construction Regulation Site Sustainability 116

Construction Enquirer

MAY 31, 2023

National Grid Electricity Transmission has fired the starting gun on what will be one of the biggest tender races this year for the construction industry. The power distributor is planning to shake-up its delivery model for infrastructure in what will be its largest investment programme in generations.

Modeling 128

Modeling Construction Procurement Consulting 128

Lets Build

JULY 1, 2022

3D-printed buildings have been popping up more frequently over the last few years, but are they a gimmick, or could they be the future of sustainable construction ? Let’s discuss the benefits and challenges of 3D-printed buildings and whether or not they’re the answer to the problem of sustainable construction. They’re efficient.

Sustainability 148

Sustainability Construction Materials Industrial 148

ENR Construction

MAY 28, 2021

Firms participating in ENR California & Northwest’s annual Top Design Firms survey reported mixed 2020 revenue results due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but most say they anticipate growth in 2021 and into 2022 thanks to more government investment in infrastructure.

Infrastructure 36

Infrastructure Design California 36

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Construction is one of the oldest industries in the world. And with all the advances in technology, productivity in construction has been relatively flat and suffers from producing a huge amount of waste. methods to shorten the design and build lifecycle to open new restaurants and hotels faster and at scale across the country.? .

Industrial 98

Industrial Construction Infrastructure Roads 98

ENR Construction

AUGUST 24, 2021

A new survey echoes prior research about advantages of progressive design-build and CM-at-risk.

Profitability 88

Profitability Design Infrastructure Risk 88