Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 14, 2019

The most common contractor errors and how to avoid them to keep your construction projects safe, productive and profitable. The savvy contractor knows they can’t possibly avoid every jobsite mistake. Let’s explore 10 of the most common mistakes made by contractors with the best way to avoid the worst. Neglecting Safety Measures.

Contractors 255

Contractors Software Software Accidents 255

Lets Build

MARCH 31, 2022

General contractors are at the forefront of almost every construction project. What is a general contractor? Before we get deeper into the details of a general contractor’s salary, let’s briefly talk about their role in the construction industry. How much does a general contractor make?

Contractors 148

Contractors Profitability Management Schedule 148

Construction Dive

APRIL 10, 2024

Karen Higgins-Carter, the company’s chief information officer and a former banking industry executive, says contractors need to band together against cyber threats.

Security 122

Security Banking Design Office 122

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 28, 2020

Inside Central Civil Construction's Design-Assist Strategy. Exploring the project delivery method one civil contractor, Central Civil Construction, has used to optimize its project schedules and keep its jobsites running efficiently and profitably. Elizabeth Manning. Tue, 01/28/2020 - 10:06.

Design 215

Design Profitability Construction Schedule 215

Wolgast Corporation

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

That is, until the 1970’s when we were the first to bring Design-Build to what’s now known as the Great Lakes Bay Region. The needs of busy business people who didn’t have much knowledge about construction drove the creation of the Design-Build delivery method. Potential challenges can be flagged early and discussed to be mitigated.

Design 62

Design Bidding Budgeting Budget 62

Wolgast Corporation

MAY 8, 2024

When you choose to work with a design-builder, you’re adding a whole construction department to your business team that’s dedicated to completing a turn-key project as if it were their own. Turn-key in this instance includes initial concept through design, construction, and a 1-year warranty program.

Design 62

Design Bidding Project Management Construction 62

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 16, 2019

From designing effectively to reducing waste, we have come up with seven tips and best practices that can help contractors stay above water. Design Effectively. Start off with a cost effective design and an architect who has cost efficiency in mind.

Contractors 255

Contractors Inventory Schedule Materials 255

ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Federal spending and new carbon-cutting standards helped advance climate-friendly design, but Top 100 Green Design and Contracting firms say greater isn’t always greener when it comes to environmental impact. Green building revenue jumped in 2022 with more projects seeking third-party sustainability certifications.

Green 88

Green Design Certification Sustainability 88

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 27, 2021

As a contractor, you likely know that your business is always at risk. Here’s an overview of the most important types of insurance for contractors. Here’s an overview of the most important types of insurance for contractors. This type of coverage was originally designed for ocean-bound materials and vessels.

Insurance 156

Insurance Contractors Accidents Liability 156

Contractor Connection

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In the world of managed repair and home improvement, finding reliable contractors can be a daunting task. This is where the Contractor Connection Network steps in, offering a unique and comprehensive solution to connect property owners with qualified contractors. What Sets Us Apart 1.

Contractors 97

Contractors Management Renovating Regulation 97

Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Construction Marketing Association sponsor Modern Marketing Partners (MMP), will share contractor website best practices , along with a Contractor Website Checklist , several diagnostic tools, contractor website examples, and a couple of website package options. Contractor Website Examples. Contractor Website Checklist.

Contractors 195

Contractors Mobility Visualization Engineering 195

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 64

Environment Design Los Angeles Washington 64

Construction Dive

MARCH 9, 2020

The collaborative design-build delivery method can save time and money, but experts say there are key factors contractors should consider before making the switch.

Design 169

Design Contractors 169

BD+C

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Turner, Whiting-Turner, and STO Building Group head the rankings of the nation's largest general contractors, CM at risk firms, and design-builders for nonresidential buildings and multifamily buildings work, as reported in Building Design+Construction 's 2020 Giants 400 Report. .

Contractors 124

Contractors Risk Design Construction 124

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

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

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 13, 2023

London’s new super sewer client Tideway is set to start the hunt for a contractor to maintain thousands of infrastructure assets through the project’s performance and reliability testing phase. The contractor will also be responsible for any reactive maintenance activities. And with this change of emphasis comes new opportunities.

Sewer 71

Sewer Contractors Maine Infrastructure 71

Construction Enquirer

APRIL 26, 2023

MANCHESTER-based developer Capital&Centric has launched a hunt for a main contractor to deliver the £34m restoration of one of the city’s oldest Victorian mills. Approval for the tweaked plans mean we can crack on and start lining up contractors to begin work on site.

Contractors 84

Contractors Maine Site Plans 84

ENR Construction

DECEMBER 12, 2023

One team in England recently achieved one of the world's most sustained single tunnel-boring machine drives on a mine project, says its contractor, while another secured a design-build contract for the country's longest road tunnel,

Contractors 74

Contractors Roads Security Sustainability 74

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

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

BD+C

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

8 strategies for multifamily passive house design projects 0 qpurcell Mon, 11/20/2023 - 12:22 Sustainability Stantec's Brett Lambert, Principal of Architecture and Passive House Certified Consultant, uses the Northland Newton Development project to guide designers with eight tips for designing multifamily passive house projects.

Housing 95

Housing Design Massachusetts Certification 95

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Regan, PE Providing a comfortable and attractive interior space for the building’s inhabitants is a primary concern of the design team. Submittals process During construction, the first place the design team will review information for the project is during the submittal process.

Design 67

Design Drawings Construction Schedule 67

Construction Marketing

JUNE 16, 2021

Construction is one industry faced with many planning and designing before the actual structure is put in place. However, with advancements in technology, better designs with more details are being constructed to help guide the structure of a building. . This has made it essential in design and construction. .

Design 156

Design Construction Budgeting Budget 156

Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

From aligning relevant parties to effective communication, experts broke down strategies at the Design-Build Conference & Expo.

BIM 115

BIM Conference Contractors Design 115

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Design and construction services on projects are more integrated now than ever before. As construction and design firms are using BIM software and other resources to improve construction efficiency, that integration is only going to increase.

Liability 208

Liability Legal Design Insurance 208

BD+C

JULY 31, 2023

Get Design and Installation Efficiency with Integrated Solutions 1 kcichowicz Mon, 07/31/2023 - 09:49 Discover how ProjectWorks helps architects and contractors simplify the design and construction in a striking boardroom renovation.

Design 52

Design Renovating Contractors Construction 52

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 21, 2023

Fast-expanding utility contractor OCU Grouph as acquired Integrum Power Engineering. The electrical engineering design & build contractor specialises in high voltage power distribution projects and maintenance.

Electrical 73

Electrical Contractors Infrastructure Regulation 73

HardHatChat

JULY 27, 2020

Earlier this spring, I had the opportunity to talk with Restaurant Development + Design Magazine for an article on “How to Find the Perfect Construction Partner” that just published in the July/August issue. But for us, it’s a major red flag when a client is willing to take a number from anyone and everyone just to get to the lowest price.

Commercial 240

Commercial Contractors Construction Bidding 240

ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

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

Green 69

Green Design Infrastructure Contractors 69

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Close the data gap from AEC to operations The critical step for closing the AEC and operations data gap : involve facility managers in design and build data management processes as early as possible. While the formative stages of new projects bring together design and construction teams, facility managers often have more limited representation.

Management 98

Management Design BIM Life Cycle 98

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 13, 2023

The contractor is an engineering partner of choice for Network Rail, Transport for London, Siemens, Northern Rail, West Midland Trains, Stadler, CBRE and multiple Tier 1 contractors such as VolkerFitzpatrick, AmcoGiffen and the Buckingham Group. It has an annual turnover of £22m and a workforce of around 400.

Contractors 93

Contractors Transportation Engineering Consulting 93

Construction Dive

APRIL 27, 2023

Noticing the impact of the lack of construction workers, a GC and graphic designer teamed up to write a book promoting the industry to elementary schoolers.

Maryland 132

Maryland Contractors Industrial Design 132

The Constructor

AUGUST 20, 2020

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a 3D model-based technology that provides insight and tools for effective planning, designing, construction,

BIM 234

BIM Modeling Contractors Plans 234

Construction Enquirer

APRIL 20, 2023

The firm has been in business since 1997 and specialises in the design, manufacture and installation of architectural precast facades. Recent major projects for major contractors include the City of London Academy, the Jersey International Finance Centre and One Capital Square, Cardiff.

Contractors 97

Contractors Debt Liability Architecture 97

ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

contractor Balfour Beatty. The firm now is part of Canada-based design giant WSP. As Parsons Brinckerhoff CEO and chairman between 1990 and 2009, Lammie expanded its global transportation niche and was key in its sale to U.K.

Design 90

Design Transportation Contractors 90

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Needless to say, trying to design, coordinate, and build in and around these conditions is an uphill battle. It’s no wonder 53% of contractors in the U.S. Ditto for drones; industry data shows that 63% of contractors use drones in their projects. A better design and coordination workflow .

Design 119

Design Autodesk BIM Modeling 119