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How Technology Is Helping Move Construction Toward Sustainability

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

From connected, cloud-based software to in-field applications, technology is helping more and more contractors practices sustainable projects.

Sustainability

Sustainability Software Software Construction

Sustainable Construction: What You Need to Know About UK Building Regulations’ Part L

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 3, 2022

How Technology is Helping UK Contractors Meet Environmental Denands and Regulatory Compliance.

Regulation

Regulation Sustainability Contractors Construction

Meet BREEAM, America’s Newest Green Building Certification

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 23, 2018

The BREEAM certification process was developed in 1990 and uses a rating system to assess building sustainability in a variety of categories. BREEAM buildings could be the next big thing in sustainable construction. in 2016 , which allowed owners of existing buildings to assess their sustainability and achieve certifications.

Certification

Certification Green United States Sustainability

Collaboration, Technology Among Key Takeaways from CFMA National Conference

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2018

The CFMA and Viewpoint share a common goal: transforming the construction industry and supporting its continued growth and success through continuing education, collaboration and innovation. Internally, collaboration is a huge deal for contractors as well. Internally, collaboration is a huge deal for contractors as well.

CFMA

CFMA Conference Viewpoint Education

The Business Benefits of Green Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Just look at how many projects aim to achieve LEED certification or the new BREEAM certification, which we recently discussed here on Viewpoint Surveyor. But the benefits go beyond improving sustainability. The Role of Contractors in Green Construction. So what role do contractors play in the green construction process?

Green

Green Certification Construction Viewpoint

Building Trends: An Old Material Becomes New Again

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 8, 2018

Contractors are also turning to cloud-based, integrated construction software solutions to improve collaboration and streamline processes. In Portland, Oregon, home of the Viewpoint headquarters, a condo building recently caught our attention. The Bullitt Center in Seattle , for example, is made largely from timber on a concrete base.

Materials

Materials Portland Minneapolis Concrete

Don’t Waste a Good Recession

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 4, 2019

Having the ability to predict an economic downtown can help contractors manage cash and make appropriate decisions during a recession. Is there enough work to sustain your company during tough times? But as contractors become more technology savvy and show they can be tech innovators, more younger professionals could gravitate back.

Viewpoint

Viewpoint Organization Cash Flow Industrial

McKinsey Construction Technology Expert to Take Center Stage at Collaborate 2018

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 11, 2018

He leads McKinsey & Company’s engineering and construction practice in North America; professionally advises capital project leaders across the project lifecycle; and has a passion for unlocking value through new technologies for engineers and contractors. And he’s a keynote speaker at Viewpoint’s Collaborate 2018 user conference.

Conference

Conference Construction Portland Oregon

Will We See More Seismic Retrofitting in the Construction Industry?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 1, 2018

where Viewpoint headquarters is located, retrofitting buildings for earthquakes is a big topic of conversation — even if building owners aren’t yet scrambling to implement upgrades. Retrofitting for Contractors. So if the seismic retrofit industry is fairly new and no mandate for upgrades exists, what does this mean for contractors?

Industrial

Industrial Portland Oregon Construction

On-boarding Employees and Their Importance in Successfully Integrating New Construction Technology

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 27, 2019

Not only is there a legal requirement to improve practices, but an ever-changing landscape, new technologies and tightening budgets compel us to enhance what we do or risk losing large projects to other contractors. Viewpoint’s JobPac is designed to help contractors work smarter and easier.

Software

Software Software Construction Viewpoint

Viewpoint: The Case for Neutral, Third-Party Schedulers | ENR.

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Sustainability. Viewpoint: The Case for Neutral, Third-Party Schedulers. A representative from the contractor sponsoring the conference would take the position that most scheduling specifications were onerous or unnecessary. My role, if I agreed to partake, would be to defend them before an audience filled with contractors.

Schedule

Schedule Viewpoint Conference Claims

Is a BIM Mandate Coming to the US?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 20, 2018

It’s a question many contractors wonder about because if BIM were to be mandated, contractors would quickly have to adapt. Even more locally, the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) has required BIM be used on a sustainable building project that’s funded through a taxpayer-approved bond. BIM Adoption Abroad.

BIM

BIM US United States Los Angeles

Laser Scanning Enhances Quality and Cuts Costs for Contractors.

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Sustainability. Laser Scanning Enhances Quality and Cuts Costs for Contractors. Description: Contractors see new, lower-cost systems as the future of as-built documentation, especially for firms performing renovations and additions. Specialty contractor innovation. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation.

Contractors

Contractors FAQ News Education

Congress Grills Contractor, VA About Troubled Orlando Project.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 14, 2012

Sustainability. Congress Grills Contractor, VA About Troubled Orlando Project. Description: Will the VA terminate the contractor or figure out the project differences and get it done? Specialty contractor innovation. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams.

Contractors

Contractors FAQ News Education

State of the Construction Industry: April Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 26, 2018

We’ve recently seen increases in mobile technology on the jobsite , drones , technology for project management and plenty of other tools that can change the way contractors work. Contractors should keep an eye on this trend, observe what others in the industry are using and consider testing this technology if it seems appropriate.

Industrial

Industrial BIM Construction United States

Contractors Should Beware of Recovery Risks | ENR: Engineering.

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Sustainability. Contractors Should Beware of Recovery Risks. Description: Contractors face recovery risk when they take on too much work after they’ve depleted their staff, cash and other resources. Specialty contractor innovation. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial.

Risk

Risk Engineering Contractors FAQ

Contractors Are Renting Rather Than Buying More Equipment.

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Sustainability. Contractors Are Renting Rather Than Buying More Equipment During Slow Recovery. A flood of machinery has made its way to auction in recent years as job-hungry contractors thinned out fleets to save money and generate revenue. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial.

Equipment

Equipment Contractors Las Vegas FAQ

New Developments for 179D Energy Efficiency Tax Incentive

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 10, 2018

In February of this year, Congress passed a budget that included a one-year extension of the Energy Efficient Commercial Building Deduction, Section 179D , making it available to architects, engineers, and contractors for building projects completed in 2017. The timing of this extension could not be better for contractors.

Security

Security Consulting Renovating Contractors

Contractor EDGE Development Goes Over Financial Cliff | ENR.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 14, 2012

Sustainability. Contractor EDGE Development Goes Over Financial Cliff. Specialty contractor innovation. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus.

Contractors

Contractors FAQ News Airports

Wet Kwaliteitsborging voor het Bouwen: Five tips for quickly onboarding employees with new construction technology

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

For main contractors in the Netherlands, the legislation will require an even greater level of transparency and information sharing. Having an outside voice can help to overcome any initial scepticism in the business, as UAE main contractor Khansaheb found when introducing Autodesk Build.

BIM

BIM Construction Autodesk Visualization

don't think: Do Revit: AEC Media Day: Update 3 - Sustainable Design

Do

APRIL 5, 2011

AEC Media Day: Update 3 - Sustainable Design. Autodesk is also pushing sustainable design and that they have products that match all levels of design. Labels: AEC media day , Revit 2012 , Sketchbook Pro , Solar Anaylsis , sustainability. AEC Media Day: Update 3 - Sustainable Design. BIM)X: A contractors BIM blog.

Revit

Revit Sustainability Design Autodesk

Seattle Mechanical Contractor Adds Facilities Management to Its In.

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Sustainability. Seattle Mechanical Contractor Adds Facilities Management to Its In-House Services. Related Links: ENRs Top Specialty Contractors. The design-build mechanical contractor sums up its services in its motto, "For the Life of Your Building." Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment.

Seattle

Seattle Management Contractors Electrical

Industry Protests Increased Use of Single-Step Design-Build by.

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Sustainability. Specialty contractor innovation. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery.

Industrial

Industrial Design FAQ News

DOT Lets States Shift $473M Unspent on Earmarks to Other Projects.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 17, 2012

Sustainability. Specialty contractor innovation. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery.

DOT

DOT FAQ New York News

Towering 'Flames' Light Up Baku - ENR - McGraw-Hill Construction

ENR Construction

AUGUST 6, 2012

Sustainability. Specialty contractor innovation. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery.

FAQ

FAQ News Construction Education

New Industry Survey Says to Get Ready for Work Force Shortages.

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Sustainability. Description: More than 70% of general contractors expect workforce shortages in design and construction by 2014. Specialty contractor innovation. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Obituaries.

Industrial

Industrial FAQ News Education

Legal Fallout Spreads from Trainor Glass Default | ENR.

ENR Construction

JULY 31, 2012

Sustainability. Description: General Contractor McCarthy Building Cos. Specialty contractor innovation. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus.

Legal

Legal FAQ News Education

Amtrak Plans $6.5B Redevelopment of D.C.'s Union Station | ENR.

ENR Construction

JULY 25, 2012

Sustainability. Specialty contractor innovation. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery.

Union

Union Plans FAQ News

Roundabouts Ramp Up in Popularity | ENR: Engineering News.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 13, 2012

Sustainability. Specialty contractor innovation. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery.

News

News Engineering FAQ Education

Details Emerge on First Industry Standard for Lift Planning | ENR.

ENR Construction

JULY 29, 2012

Sustainability. Specialty contractor innovation. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery.

Plans

Plans Industrial FAQ News

D.C. Bridge Project Gets $90-Million Add-On | ENR: Engineering.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 13, 2012

Sustainability. Specialty contractor innovation. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery.

Engineering

Engineering FAQ News Education

From Smart Buildings to Smart Cities: Digital DNA | ENR.

ENR Construction

JULY 24, 2012

Sustainability. Specialty contractor innovation. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery.

FAQ

FAQ News Environment Education

Top 30 Construction Classes at Autodesk University 2021

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Sustainable building. Calling all architects, engineers, contractors, and owners: This session is perfect for anyone who wants to better understand the value of collecting data across enterprise and connected cloud environments. No one understands this better than the team at Haskell, a North American general contractor.

Autodesk

Autodesk Construction BIM Modeling

Federal Court Rejects EPA Air Pollution Rule | ENR: Engineering.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 21, 2012

Sustainability. Specialty contractor innovation. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery.

Engineering

Engineering FAQ News Education

Sewage Treatment Innovation Promises Big Net Energy Gain | ENR.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 21, 2012

Sustainability. Specialty contractor innovation. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery.

Innovation

Innovation FAQ News Claims

Building Tall With BIM Brings Gains, Building Long with VDC is the.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 7, 2012

Sustainability. Specialty contractor innovation. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery.

BIM

BIM FAQ News Education

P3s, Maintenance In the Future for NYC Area, Transpo Leaders Say.

ENR Construction

JULY 26, 2012

Sustainability. Specialty contractor innovation. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery.

FAQ

FAQ News Education Viewpoint

Tappan Zee Bridge Bidder's Cold Feet Costs Team $2.5 Million.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 9, 2012

Sustainability. Specialty contractor innovation. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery.

New York

New York FAQ News Bidding

Construction Markets Stabilize at Low Levels During 2012 | ENR.

ENR Construction

JULY 29, 2012

Sustainability. Specialty contractor innovation. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery.

Forecasting

Forecasting FAQ Construction News

United Arab Emirates Moves Forward on Nuke Construction | ENR.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 1, 2012

Sustainability. Specialty contractor innovation. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery.

FAQ

FAQ Construction News Education

SNC-Lavalin Names CH2M Hill Executive to Top Job | ENR.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 13, 2012

Sustainability. Description: The Montreal-based engineer-contractor seeks leadership in a time when it has lost its CEO in a scandal and still faces probes related to agents and Libya. Specialty contractor innovation. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams.

FAQ

FAQ News Education Viewpoint

Can Leo Linbeck's Super PAC Remake Congress? | ENR.

ENR Construction

JULY 29, 2012

Sustainability. Specialty contractor innovation. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery.

FAQ

FAQ News Texas Education

Were Dallas Crane Bolts Loosened Too Early? | ENR: Engineering.

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Sustainability. Specialty contractor innovation. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery.

Dallas

Dallas Engineering FAQ News

Team Members Left Hanging on Bid for Tappan Zee Bridge Project.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 7, 2012

Sustainability. Specialty contractor innovation. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery.

Bidding

Bidding New York FAQ News

How Technology Is Helping Move Construction Toward Sustainability

Sustainable Construction: What You Need to Know About UK Building Regulations’ Part L

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Meet BREEAM, America’s Newest Green Building Certification

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The Business Benefits of Green Construction

Building Trends: An Old Material Becomes New Again

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Will We See More Seismic Retrofitting in the Construction Industry?

On-boarding Employees and Their Importance in Successfully Integrating New Construction Technology

Viewpoint: The Case for Neutral, Third-Party Schedulers | ENR.

Is a BIM Mandate Coming to the US?

Laser Scanning Enhances Quality and Cuts Costs for Contractors.

Congress Grills Contractor, VA About Troubled Orlando Project.

State of the Construction Industry: April Roundup

Contractors Should Beware of Recovery Risks | ENR: Engineering.

Contractors Are Renting Rather Than Buying More Equipment.

New Developments for 179D Energy Efficiency Tax Incentive

Contractor EDGE Development Goes Over Financial Cliff | ENR.

Wet Kwaliteitsborging voor het Bouwen: Five tips for quickly onboarding employees with new construction technology

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Seattle Mechanical Contractor Adds Facilities Management to Its In.

Industry Protests Increased Use of Single-Step Design-Build by.

DOT Lets States Shift $473M Unspent on Earmarks to Other Projects.

Towering 'Flames' Light Up Baku - ENR - McGraw-Hill Construction

New Industry Survey Says to Get Ready for Work Force Shortages.

Legal Fallout Spreads from Trainor Glass Default | ENR.

Amtrak Plans $6.5B Redevelopment of D.C.'s Union Station | ENR.

Roundabouts Ramp Up in Popularity | ENR: Engineering News.

Details Emerge on First Industry Standard for Lift Planning | ENR.

D.C. Bridge Project Gets $90-Million Add-On | ENR: Engineering.

From Smart Buildings to Smart Cities: Digital DNA | ENR.

Top 30 Construction Classes at Autodesk University 2021

Federal Court Rejects EPA Air Pollution Rule | ENR: Engineering.

Sewage Treatment Innovation Promises Big Net Energy Gain | ENR.

Building Tall With BIM Brings Gains, Building Long with VDC is the.

P3s, Maintenance In the Future for NYC Area, Transpo Leaders Say.

Tappan Zee Bridge Bidder's Cold Feet Costs Team $2.5 Million.

Construction Markets Stabilize at Low Levels During 2012 | ENR.

United Arab Emirates Moves Forward on Nuke Construction | ENR.

SNC-Lavalin Names CH2M Hill Executive to Top Job | ENR.

Can Leo Linbeck's Super PAC Remake Congress? | ENR.

Were Dallas Crane Bolts Loosened Too Early? | ENR: Engineering.

Team Members Left Hanging on Bid for Tappan Zee Bridge Project.

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