Construction Enquirer

JUNE 22, 2023

Developer Urban Vision has submitted a planning application for a landmark build-to-rent development in Birmingham. The plans for 100 Broad Street will deliver 294 new homes across a 33-storey building in the heart of the city. Street-level view at planned 100 Broad Street scheme

Plans 95

Plans Structural Engineering Sustainability Consulting 95

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 29, 2023

Plans have now been submitted for Oldham’s new £24m theatre, set to be a new home for the Coliseum at the heart of the town’s new cultural quarter. The design team include architect Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, M&E consultant Max Fordham and structural and civil engineers Renaissance.

Plans 74

Plans Education Consulting Maine 74

PC Construction

MARCH 13, 2024

The progressive design-build project, totaling approximately $175 million, will upgrade solids handling facilities and incorporate cutting-edge technology to sustainably transform wastewater to a renewable energy source and a nutrient-rich soil amendment. Completion is projected by the end of 2029.

Arlington 90

Arlington Design Sustainability Construction 90

Construction Enquirer

APRIL 25, 2023

Developer Dandara Living has submitted plans to Glasgow City Council to build a mix of nearly 1,000 build to rent homes and student rooms at Anderston Quay beside the river Clyde. The Stores scheme overlooking the Kingston Bridge promises to deliver 503 homes for rent, and an additional 491 student homes over three buildings.

Plans 80

Plans Residential Consulting Maine 80

BD+C

APRIL 22, 2024

Achieving Safer School Design with Secure Entry Vestibules 1 kcichowicz Mon, 04/22/2024 - 10:47 Designers can plan secure entry vestibules with security-rated glazing to enhance the effectiveness of their safer school designs. What are secure entry vestibules and how do they support safer school design?

Security 59

Security Design Defense Guidelines 59

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 14, 2022

Many owners simply view Job Order Contracting (JOC) as a means to speed the procurement of repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds that require minimum design. JOC is a process that integrates “construction” planning, procurement, and project delivery leveraging robust LEAN methods and workflows. What you can do.

Contract 225

Contract Procurement Consulting US 225

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Collaborative planning, procurement, and project delivery teams. Less dependence upon third party consultants. Mutually beneficial outcomes for owners and design-builders. Current trends in Job Order Contracting Process Improvement are enabling improve cost management. Improve owner leadership and support.

Contract 237

Contract Management Procurement Consulting 237

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 28, 2017

Total life-cycle costs include initial design, construction, operations, maintenance, renovation, and demolition. A well-developed strategic O&M Plan will define and communicate best management practices (BMPs) for an organization. The Plan is not a static tool, but a living document that is consulted and regularly updated.

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Life Cycle Plans Renovating Documentation 100

BD+C

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Global architecture practice Woods Bagot has announced its backing of the new consultancy ERA-co. With global headquarters in New York, ERA-co has capabilities spanning the disciplines of Urban Systems and Planning, User Strategy, and Brand Experience.

Consulting 65

Consulting New York Architecture Plans 65

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 21, 2023

Failure to link Owner and Design-Builder goals.) #3 4 Failure to integrate planning, procurement, and project delivery teams and enable a more consistent approach to delivering high performance projects. #5 Most JOC Programs are improperly implemented and therefore never achieve their many potential benefits. 7 Lack of transparency. #8

Procurement 189

Procurement Project Management Defense Bidding 189

Wolgast Corporation

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

A critical element of your business plan is a realistic budget for anticipated expenses, along with possible revenue streams. We’ve been helping doctors, restaurateurs, manufacturers, auto dealers, and other commercial businesses realize their building plans since 1948 and we can do the same for you. Realistic Building Costs.

Plans 62

Plans Budgeting Budget IDEA 62

BD+C

JANUARY 30, 2024

The practical magic of the design process 0 qpurcell Tue, 01/30/2024 - 14:02 Designers Designers bridge very different worlds, and there can be an air of mystery about the process and the various roles within it. Weaving all of those threads together is really the starting point of a design.

Design 72

Design IDEA Budgeting Budget 72

Cassell Construction Estimating

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

His previous work experience for a web design firm expanded his understanding of markup and programming languages which paved the way and prepared him for the programming work he does here at Cassell Consulting. Both Andy and Stacee agree that their favorite thing about working for Cassell Consulting is the workplace culture.

Consulting 100

Consulting Portland Travel Philadelphia 100

BD+C

JANUARY 10, 2024

Award-winning civic design firm RossDrulisCusenbery joins DLR Group DLR Group today announced the acquisition of Sonoma, California based civic and public safety design firm RossDrulisCusenbery (RDC). The addition of RDC adds focused design excellence of new building types to DLR Group’s global Justice+Civic studio.

Design 52

Design Safety San Francisco Architecture 52

BD+C

APRIL 30, 2024

Using Locking Hardware to Support Code-Compliant Safer School Design 1 kcichowicz Tue, 04/30/2024 - 10:16 Code-compliant locking hardware is essential to safer school design. Schlage Safer school design encompasses many elements of the built environment—from the property line to classroom door openings.

Design 52

Design Security Commissioning Visualization 52

BD+C

APRIL 27, 2023

Blind Ambition: Insights from a blind architect on universal design 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/27/2023 - 14:53 Architects Blind architect Chris Downey shares his message to designers that universal design goes much further than simply meeting a code to make everything accessible. Universal Design Insights Downey is blind.

San Francisco 94

San Francisco Design Architecture Visualization 94

Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

We’re seeing designers incorporate enhanced island dining into both attainable homes (to save space) and luxury homes (as an option). Contour (seen above) offers the space-saving, drop-down island standard in their 1,414-square-foot Plan 1. Read more Kitchen Home Design Design Trends Design

Design 72

Design Remodeling Drawings Consulting 72

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 10, 2022

Ben Fiedler , Staff Consultant at Benchmark Inc., And as a roof consultant, Ben knows that technological innovation and capturing meaningful data are imperative to efficiency and quick decision making in the field. We’re roof and pavement consultants. Walk us through your career and what led you to become Staff Consultant.

Consulting 52

Consulting Innovation Autodesk US 52

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.

Design 113

Design Sustainability Materials Boston 113

Stok

APRIL 26, 2021

San Francisco/Denver (April 27, 2021) – Stok, a provider of sustainability and high-performance building services, announces Devon Bertram as Vice President of Sustainability Consulting. She specializes in creating tailored action plans and guiding ongoing implementation of these programs at scale. ABOUT STOK.

Consulting 52

Consulting Sustainability San Francisco Denver 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 17, 2022

The first step in learning how to benefit from Job Order Contracting (JOC) is to understand the following facts: #1 Not all JOC Programs, “JOC Consultants”, JOC vendors are the same. #2 Integrate planning, procurement, and project delivery for all internal and external participants in a collaborative, consistent manner.

Contract 196

Contract Procurement Consulting Plans 196

Construction Enquirer

MAY 30, 2023

McLaren Property has submitted a planning application to Liverpool City Council for a 242-bed student accommodation scheme on a site formerly occupied by the Ritz Roller Rink. Our sensitive design regenerates the site, respects neighbouring heritage and provides an ideal base for students.”

Site 83

Site Consulting Plans Architecture 83

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 10, 2024

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. Within five years, I exclusively used Autodesk’s Revit to deliver all my architectural designs.

BIM 119

BIM Management Design Autodesk 119

The Korte Company

JANUARY 19, 2024

Multi-phased Design-Build. Building a multi-layered design from cloud point data We’ve done more than a dozen jobs in our 20+ years with Hershey — but this was just the second for Project Designer Alex Engelbrecht. When the design phase kicked off in January 2022, Alex first focused on keeping key components clash-free.

Design 52

Design Modeling BIM Consulting 52

Pro Builder

JULY 28, 2021

The Future of the New-Home Design Studio. It's time for design studios to evolve. What have we learned from the past 18 months of a global pandemic and its ripple effects on our society and industry, and what does the future look like for new-home design studios? Wed, 07/28/2021 - 14:16. Jane Meagher.

Design 98

Design Profitability Retail Resource 98

BD+C

JUNE 12, 2023

Building Perimeters are Only One Layer in Safe School Design 1 kcichowicz Mon, 06/12/2023 - 09:23 Hardening entryways and exterior windows is a step toward safer school design. While these updates to state building codes can contribute to safer school design, they are just one layer within those guidelines.

Design 98

Design Security Guidelines Safety 98

Job Order Contracting

MAY 5, 2021

JOC Programs can provide significant benefit when designed and managed properly. JOC, when properly used, is an integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery method in which the owner provides leadership and oversight within a collaborative, mutually beneficial relationship with design/builders.

Contract 156

Contract Consulting Schedule Procurement 156

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 22, 2019

BEST VALUE & COMPLIANT Construction Planning, Procurement, And Project Delivery can be deployed and managed today using a robust suite LEAN tools and services. It is not design-bid-build, design-build, CM@R, LastPlanner(TM), black belt, kaizen, et al. the OpenJOC(TM) Solution). LEAN Physical Asset Management. Want to talk?

Procurement 100

Procurement Plans Construction Life Cycle 100

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Cost-Effectiveness Prefab steel is generally more cost-effective due to its streamlined manufacturing and assembly processes, particularly for standardized designs. The energy efficiency of steel buildings can be enhanced with proper insulation and design, contributing to a smaller carbon footprint.

Construction 292

Construction Sustainability Materials Design 292

Job Order Contracting

JULY 22, 2021

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST-Projects where the consultant, acting as project manager, reported directly to another consultant instead of reporting directly to the JOC program manager. Excessive use of consultants. Use a standard sign-off and checklists to capture requirements.

Negotiation 203

Negotiation Consulting Procurement Project Management 203

Construction Enquirer

MAY 31, 2023

The power distributor is planning to shake-up its delivery model for infrastructure in what will be its largest investment programme in generations. Opting for a collaborative procurement model, The Great Grid Upgrade Partnership will be split into two major lots: covering consultancy and construction works.

Modeling 128

Modeling Construction Procurement Consulting 128

BD+C

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group Design veterans Steven Burke and Michael Swenson will lead the new sustainability initiative for Suffolk. Contractors Sustainability Sustainable Design and Construction Suffolk Construction, headquartered in Boston, has established the Suffolk Sustainability Group.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Life Cycle Commissioning Construction 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 12, 2022

The most impressive structures and facilities we see today are likely a result of meticulous and well-coordinated planning that took place before the project broke ground. . Well-executed projects stem from proper p reconstruction planning , a process that’s carried out before the actual construction begins. Keeps Stakeholders Aligned.

Plans 52

Plans Documentation Schedule Risk 52

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 14, 2022

For All things JOC – Job Order Contracting click here … Structuring a best value JOC Program requires far more than getting a certification, buying software, or hiring a ‘JOC consultant” . How measure success (From Owner and Design-builder perspectives). How to create an RFP for JOC contractors.

Contract 216

Contract Procurement Estimating Negotiation 216

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

For JOC Programs to provide maximum benefit, internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams must operate collaboratively on an early and ongoing basis.

Contract 206

Contract Products Procurement Renovating 206

Construction Enquirer

JULY 4, 2023

Designed by architect Bennetts Associates, the 2 Copper Square project relies on an engineered timber frame and will use off-site construction to set industry-leading targets for embodied carbon reduction, operational efficiency and user wellbeing.

Office 106

Office Structural Engineering Consulting Project Management 106

Construction Enquirer

APRIL 26, 2023

York-based Grantside is advancing plans for two net zero projects in Sheffield after appointing consultant Summers-Inman as project manager and cost consultant. The second project a six-storey office development received planning at the end of last year.

Office 95

Office Consulting Green Retail 95