Construction Superintendent Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

“This now marks the lengthiest period of declining billings since 2010, although it is reassuring that the pace of this decline is less rapid and the broader economy showed improvement in January,” said Kermit Baker, Ph.D., AIA Chief Economist.

AIA 52

AIA Architecture Contract Design 52

Construction Dive

JUNE 5, 2019

The Miami International Airport modernization program, aimed at meeting future demand and incorporating design elements that will address climate change and resiliency, will be spread across a period of five to 15 years.

Miami 117

Miami Airports Design 117

Civiconcepts

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

One of life’s greatest pleasures might be relocating, but it could also be a period of uncertainty, particularly when it pertains to decorating. How can you design your area to … 6 Amazing Decor Pieces That Will Enhance Your Home’s Design Read More ».

Design 52

Design IDEA 52

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Snøhetta’s design for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library was recently selected as the winning entry in a competition to design the facility.

Design 82

Design 82

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 6, 2023

Chief executive Brian Morrisroe said that over the period primary materials which represented 40% of contract sums skyrocketed with the cost of rebar soaring 130%, concrete jumping 26% and plywood up 25%. But materials price inflation caught Morrisroe on fixed-price work and dragged the group to pre-tax loss of £6.9m, after a £2.4m

Concrete 67

Concrete Banking Sustainability Contract 67

ENR Construction

OCTOBER 12, 2021

With a prominent location on Main Street in Lehi, this new public safety and police station was designed to reflect various architectural styles and periods.

Safety 73

Safety Maine Architecture Design 73

CK Power

MAY 23, 2023

CK Power, an industry leader in power solutions, is thrilled to unveil its latest innovative CK-Level 2 Enclosure design for U.S. The new CK-Level 2 Enclosure will be offered in addition to their esteemed CK-Level 1 Enclosure design, expanding options for customers. EPA Tier 4 Final Generator Sets, ranging from 120-625kW.

Innovation 98

Innovation Design Materials Engineering 98

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

In a period of only eight days 44 custom designed modular boxes shipped from Pennsylvania were lifted into place by crane to create 16 of Modo’s 17 three-bedroom apartments. Modo, the first modular apartment building in Washington, D.C. has begun construction. The modules arrived onsite 80% finished.

Washington 98

Washington Pennsylvania Design Construction 98

Job Order Contracting

JULY 28, 2023

Facilities Lifecycle management entails the Planning, Programming, Design, Construction, Activation, Operation, Sustainment, Maintenance, and Disposal of the built environment through Military Construction and O&M-funded SRM activities. The restoration of real property to such a condition that it may be used for its designated purpose.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Life Cycle Estimating Management 130

BD+C

APRIL 17, 2020

Nearly two-thirds (63.8%) reported that they had hired an “AEC outsider” in this time period. . Software programmer (35.4%), data analyst (29.2%), game designer/VR specialist and Lean/Six Sigma expert (both 16.2%), and AI/machine learning (ML) specialist (9.2%) were the most popular hires.

Industrial 102

Industrial Software Software Innovation 102

Construction Marketing

MAY 27, 2022

They’re designed with lightweight materials, unlike permanent buildings that are normally composed of steel, bricks, lumber or other materials. Fabric buildings come with a high roof design, leading to a large volume of interior air space. They’re Designed For Flexibility. They Offer Ventilation. Conclusion.

Fabrication 250

Fabrication Materials Retail Equipment 250

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 29, 2023

We have continued to see good progress over the reporting period, with external stakeholders now increasingly clear on the benefits of our strategy and operating model. McGee said that a £3.7m

Risk 77

Risk Profitability Security Engineering 77

Construction Enquirer

MAY 30, 2023

New stadium will anchor a major housing development at town centre site Chief Operating Officer Michael Moran said: “The next phase now is an engagement with Luton Council and key stakeholders such as the Environment Agency and Historic England as we take them all through our detailed design process.

Plans 123

Plans Site Retail Estimating 123

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 27, 2023

The framework, expected to be in place for up to eight years, is estimated to be worth in the region of £960m over the full contract period.

Consulting 62

Consulting Deals Estimating Contract 62

Construction Enquirer

JULY 9, 2023

Ashe Construction has been awarded a £24m design and build contract to for a new primary school and community health hub for Milton Keynes Council. Ashe has been employed to manage the complete design and build contract and has developed the scheme from feasibility over a 15-month period.

Deals 84

Deals Feasibility Infrastructure Procurement 84

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 8, 2023

When you stay on top of project planning and design from the beginning (i.e., It’s the most optimal period for identifying issues that may impact cost and schedule. Integrate design with downstream processes A typical $100 million project takes around 30 months in design and preconstruction.

Profitability 98

Profitability Bidding Estimating Risk 98

Construction Marketing Ideas

APRIL 1, 2018

This morning, I found my way deep into domain registrar’s files for the rarely accessed domain name server function, which happens to echo this blog –ns1.constructionmarketingideas.com and ns2.constructionmarketingideas.com. The name servers provide the pointers for all of the domains on our (..)

Site 54

Site Design Construction 54

Lean Construction

MAY 27, 2020

By nature, the design process is complex; it often involves thousands of decisions, sometimes over a period of many years, with numerous interdependencies, and under a highly uncertain environment.

Design 52

Design Budgeting Budget Schedule 52

Natural Building

MARCH 8, 2022

Architect Joris Verhoeven’s family home, Four Seasons , is a model of sustainable design. It is a prefabricated structure designed by the architect, built with wood framing cassettes filled with flax insulation. The house features self-healing siding sealant, negative carbon footprint and more. Verhoeven said.

Housing 97

Housing Foundation Transportation Design 97

Construction Marketing

JUNE 13, 2022

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is a certification that aids in improving building performance and reduces the impact on the environment. LEED certification verification means a building has been designed and constructed using strategies to improve performance across all metrics under LEED’s five main categories.

Certification 156

Certification Design Environment Sustainability 156

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Decades ago, the manufacturing industry had to rely on active human labor, effort-extensive steps, and unnecessarily long production periods. A CNC laser cutting machine is designed to cut through hard materials using a highly focused laser to do the task. The CAD Model Designing Process. CNC Laser Cutting.

CAD 156

CAD Materials Products Industrial 156

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 7, 2021

In design and construction, every corner built plays a significant role. This is a periodical inspection of the roof to identify and rectify any vulnerable area that could lead to the roof’s destruction, thus, failing to serve its purpose. The design of your home is another factor to consider when selecting your roofing material.

Materials 252

Materials Housing Architecture Budgeting 252

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 30, 2023

.” The wording continues: “Being the first of its kind for CITB, the fund will pilot a new way of supporting the needs of industry by putting employers in the driving seat with designing and developing training and skills solutions.

IDEA 98

IDEA Employment Innovation Industrial 98

Natural Building

OCTOBER 14, 2021

This contemporary Australian home by Sustainable Building and Design, completed in 2020, showcases what is possible when sustainability is the goal. The design takes full advantage of passive solar principles and minimizes the amount of energy required for heating or cooling. Hot water is generated by another heat pump. kWh battery.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Design Electrical Housing 105

Construction Marketing Ideas

APRIL 2, 2018

The popular vote stage of the 2018 Best Construction Blog competition has concluded with contractor Korte Co. leading website/blog Construction Junkie by just three votes, 85 to 82. Third place went to India and UK-based XS CAD, a pre-construction design support service.
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CAD 54

CAD Construction Contractors Design 54

Construction Marketing

MARCH 28, 2022

You can do your part by designing an energy-efficient building. Staff can brainstorm ways to decrease energy consumption when you can track down your commercial property’s periodic electricity usage. Airtightness can only be achieved if design details are considered early on. You’re not alone though. Prevent Air Leakage.

Electrical 233

Electrical Commercial Equipment Green 233

BD+C

NOVEMBER 29, 2014

In the world of tall building construction, projects can stall for any number of reasons—financial, political, cultural—and for long periods of time. Architects Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers Hospitality Facilities Hotel Facilities Office Building High-rise Construction' Body Image: read more.

Office 108

Office Engineering Contractors Management 108

Job Order Contracting

MAY 4, 2023

Periodic reviews of estimates are important for several reasons. Estimate includes all initial preliminary engineering costs and final design costs. For projects under design, estimates include a design contingency at each stage of design. Estimate is well documented Estimate has been independently validated.

Estimating 196

Estimating Construction Risk Documentation 196

Pro Builder

JUNE 26, 2023

The powerhouse behind the project is a network of batteries that harvest solar energy and redirect stored power to offset specific periods of grid congestion.

Florida 52

Florida Plans Construction Residential 52

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Curing is the period of time from consolidation to the point where the concrete reaches its design strength. During this period, you must take certain steps to keep the concrete moist and as near 73°F as practical. The period can vary from a few days to a month or longer.

Concrete 189

Concrete Foundation Materials Design 189

BD+C

MARCH 8, 2024

Conference room design for the hybrid era 0 qpurcell Fri, 03/08/2024 - 13:54 Office Buildings Sam Griesgraber, Senior Interior Designer, BWBR, shares considerations for conference room design in the era of hybrid work.

Conference 59

Conference Design Mobility Organization 59

Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 14, 2023

NorPower represents Vinci’s second acquisition in Scotland in the past two years, as well as the opening of new design offices in Glasgow. Scotland based NorPower specialises in wood pole and steel overhead lines construction, installation, reconfiguration and refurbishment across the UK and employs 30 staff.

Overhead 67

Overhead Office US Employment 67

Construction Specifier

MARCH 24, 2023

They proposed a design which placed the new Lubber Run Community Center at the heart of the green space. The engagement process led to a design that integrates the center and the park; bringing nature into the building so it can be enjoyed by people of all different ages and abilities.” 1 “Arlington is a very involved community.

Arlington 57

Arlington Green Concrete Virginia 57

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 8, 2023

During the intervening pandemic period, many employees also began paying greater attention to their personal well-being, intensifying expectations for healthy workspaces. The post Exploring how sound and noise impact well-being in office design appeared first on Construction Specifier. 2 In the U.S.,

Office 62

Office Design Guidelines Safety 62

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 17, 2023

The right racking system can be selected by design engineers, guaranteeing that the modules are securely fastened without harming your roof. . Solar engineers plan, design, and occasionally implement the solar energy project using the information gathered during the audit. Review The Engineer’s Plan. Start A Monitoring Plan.

Commercial 285

Commercial Electrical Permits Inspections 285

Job Order Contracting

MAY 11, 2018

Whether you design, build, or maintain, or operate buildings, it’s time to react to under pressures of an increasingly digital and collaborative way of working. No Gimmicks… Period. Do You Need to Share Project Information and BIM Models real-time? You Need Building in the Cloud. Watch the video.

Modeling 100

Modeling BIM Mobility Documentation 100

BD+C

MAY 14, 2014

Gilbane has released its Spring 2014 edition of the periodic report "Construction Economics: Market Conditions in Construction." Architects Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers' Among the findings from the Executive Summary: Body Image: read more.

Construction 103

Construction Engineering Contractors Management 103