BD+C

MAY 3, 2024

The healthcare facilities landscape is shifting to resemble mixed-use and retail environments more than the traditional hospital model. Today's MOBs are designed and built to address the needs of the communities in which they are located. It is easy for staff, patients, vendors and visitors to come and go freely.

Office 91

Office Safety Security Liability 91

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

Locally researched labor, material, equipment, and productivity data is essential in the devlopement of a credible construction cost estimate. ENR economic index, etc.) applied to a outdated cost estimate will introduce significant error. 3# Local Market – All cost data must be based upon local market conditions.

Estimating 217

Estimating CSI Life Cycle Construction 217

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 15, 2021

These are some but not the least solutions that can enhance the design, accounting, budget planning, on-site and business processes, and management. That is why AI-based systems come in handy for well-thought workflows and a highly-managed environment. The building industry combines numerous routine processes, people, and resources.

Industrial 120

Industrial Construction Software Software 120

Job Order Contracting

JULY 9, 2019

Lack of common terms, definitions, and common data environments (How can anyone possibility fully define communicate, and understand any project without detailed line item construction tasks, organized via CSI-Masterformat, and using locally researched labor, material, and equipment costs?) LEAN Construction Delivery. The Toolkit.

Procurement 100

Procurement Construction CSI Bidding 100

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 17, 2023

That’s because it’s cost-effective and plays a crucial role in protecting the environment. The right racking system can be selected by design engineers, guaranteeing that the modules are securely fastened without harming your roof. . Ensure That The Solar Design Meets State Regulations And Manufacturer Requirements.

Commercial 284

Commercial Electrical Permits Inspections 284

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The inherent business-breaking risk can even lead many subcontractors to refrain from bidding on projects if a general contractor or an owner has a reputation for slow payments. Faster payment cycles are essential for GCs and subcontractors alike to stay profitable in today’s fast-paced and evolving economic environment. Why Payapps?

Autodesk 87

Autodesk Cash Flow Construction Risk 87

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 24, 2018

Integrate internal and external teams (procurement, engineering, facilities management, designers, builders, building users…). Implement common data environments (CDE), especially for repair, renovation, and construction task at the detailed line item level. Focus upon BEST VALUE OUTCOMES.

Renovating 100

Renovating Life Cycle CSI Construction 100

FDR Safety

JANUARY 16, 2020

OSHA Area Offices may add, based on local evidence, manufacturing establishments (regardless of the NAICS codes) to the master list where amputation injuries or fatalities related to machinery and equipment have occurred in the five years preceding the effective date of this Instruction.

OSHA 120

OSHA Inspections Safety Equipment 120

Construction Marketing

JUNE 14, 2021

Many hazards can endanger the lives of those who work in these environments, and it’s essential to be aware of them before they become an issue. On the other hand, rigging refers to the assembly of equipment such as cables, wire rope, and related hardware used in construction for lifting heavy objects, like girders, into place.

Overhead 156

Overhead Safety Accidents Materials 156

Safety Services Company

JANUARY 26, 2024

Cooking On Site According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), cooking equipment is one of the leading causes of fire-related incidents on sites, making up 27% of construction fires. The equipment can cause sparks and are combustible if a fire starts. Tools and other electrical equipment must be regularly inspected.

Safety 54

Safety Site Permits Electrical 54

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 31, 2023

In the race to meet surging construction demand and reduce risk, the industry is turning to innovative solutions such as prefabrication and modular construction to increase productivity and protect margins. Design and BIM Prefabrication is all about building a structure's elements offsite and assembling them on location.

Autodesk 98

Autodesk BIM Innovation Materials 98

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 14, 2019

Staying proactive during projects by recognizing pitfalls and taking appropriate steps to avoid them limits accidents, ensures budgets and timelines remain on schedule and creates a more positive work environment. We’re seeing wearable, connected safety equipment to monitor things like heart rate, heat and stress levels and more.

Contractors 255

Contractors Software Software Accidents 255

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 5, 2022

That may have once been the case, but today’s modular builds offer flexibility in design and aesthetic elements to yield the quality and style that builders and clients seek. Fewer moving parts creates a more controlled and safer environment at the project site while reducing “brute strength” barriers to female participation.

Environment 105

Environment Site Industrial Construction 105

BD+C

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

0 dbarista Wed, 11/15/2023 - 11:20 Retail Centers For retailers resolute to operating in high crime areas, design elements exist to mitigate losses and potentially deter criminal behavior. An increasing number of retailers have decided that opening or maintaining locations in high crime areas is not worth the risk.

Retail 59

Retail Security Atlanta Organization 59

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

With projects regularly growing past scope of work in the field, teams can’t afford to risk any loss of productivity when it comes time to equipment installation and commissioning. The model is one of the best sources of truth for viewing equipment and system components that need to be installed in a construction project.

Modeling 52

Modeling Autodesk Equipment Risk 52

Work Gearz

DECEMBER 8, 2022

To select the best pair of work boots, it’s important to consider your work environment so that you get the features necessary for your specific profession.  A Risk of Foot Injury. Heavy materials and equipment, power tools, and more are all common to construction sites. The Risk of Slipping and Falling.

Construction 52

Construction Safety Injury Electrical 52

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 16, 2013

Is BIM the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology? How important are collaborative construction delivery method to efficient life-cycle management of the built environment. What are Facility/Infrastructure Life Cycle Costs? What is life-cycle management? How important is a standardized ontology?

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Environment BIM Management 40

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 16, 2013

Is BIM the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology? How important are collaborative construction delivery method to efficient life-cycle management of the built environment. What are Facility/Infrastructure Life Cycle Costs? What is life-cycle management? How important is a standardized ontology?

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Environment BIM Management 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 28, 2014

Failure to quantify risk, opportunities, productivity, linkages of built environment to organization success/failure. Following the “traditional/safe” path, i.e. existing legacy technology and/or data project delivery methods (design-bid-build, design-build), vs. integrated project delivery and/or job order contracting).

Life Cycle 49

Life Cycle Management Bidding Organization 49

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 13, 2023

Recognize that risks are part of the territory Reducing risk starts by recognizing it. Identify your risk areas and strive to limit them through disciplined decision-making, technology, and streamlined project execution. We typically become more accepting of risk. Risk mitigation is very important.

Profitability 98

Profitability Risk Construction Autodesk 98

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Environment. Contractors Are Renting Rather Than Buying More Equipment During Slow Recovery. Equipment rentals allow contractors to shift downtime risk while trimming expenses, including licensing, insurance, taxes and debt, among others. This year, North American equipment rentals are expected to generate $33.5

Equipment 75

Equipment Contractors Las Vegas FAQ 75

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Environment. 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. Construction methods & equipment. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge.

Risk 48

Risk Engineering Contractors FAQ 48

The Constructor

AUGUST 10, 2012

These are the environments to which the concrete will be exposed during its working life. Table below shows exposure conditions of these environments. No Environment Exposure Conditions 1 Mild Concrete surfaces protected against weather or aggressive conditions, except those situated in coastal area.

Concrete 181

Concrete Foundation Environment Materials 181

Safety Services Company

JULY 22, 2019

For anyone working in safety or in a high-risk industry such as a refinery or manufacturing plant, you’re probably heard the term process safety. Process safety is primarily aimed at putting in place controls to mitigate the risk of major and potentially catastrophic events in the workplace. Process Safety vs. Personal Safety.

Safety 48

Safety Risk Injury Environment 48

Work Gearz

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The rush of sudden electrical discharge can wreak havoc in sensitive environments. Industries involved in the electronic component or pharmaceuticals handling, processing, and manufacturing are prone to the constant risk of static current build-up. These shoes are designed such that they prevent contact with the floor.

Electrical 76

Electrical Safety Environment Industrial 76

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

More visibility into the field workforce means teams can track, measure, and then improve productivity while better mitigating risk.? . The breadth and scale of the average construction project is vast, requiring project managers to juggle numerous competing priorities when it comes to labor, materials, and equipment.

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Safety Risk Schedule 98

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 12, 2018

A LEAN Facilities Management Roadmap can help any committed organization maximize value from its built environment. A properly designed UPB, such as the 4BT OpenJOC(TM) Unit Price Book , use common terms and definitions in plain English that all parties can easily understand. What is a LEAN Facilities Management Roadmap?

Management 100

Management Organization Environment Plans 100

Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

This post is about what we know today about how to occupy commercial and public buildings, from offices to schools, in order to prevent the spread of the SARS-Cov-2 (the now designation for what had been the novel coronavirus 2019). becoming common in courtrooms and restaurants) for reducing risk of airborne transmission.

Risk 257

Risk Regulation Feasibility Commercial 257

Safety Services Company

JULY 20, 2020

Additional formalized training, especially for these high risk topics, is a huge improvement for cultivating a safety culture. Here are the top 6 training courses for the construction industry that address high risk activities: 1. With the appropriate training, your employees are equipped to use safe work practices.

Safety 68

Safety OSHA Construction Electrical 68

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 3, 2023

By using Autodesk Build , an Autodesk Construction Cloud solution, the French-Swiss airport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg can now save 360 days of worker hours when planning its equipment maintenance. Previously, this information was primarily circulated in paper, with all the risks that involves”, says Grégory Zatka.

Autodesk 40

Autodesk Management Inspections Airports 40

Constructonomics

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Building safety is at the forefront of the minds of every building contractor, site manager, architect, designer and building owner from a project’s start to completion. Keeping construction costs down without compromising on quality or safety is one of the biggest challenges that building contractors and designers alike face.

Safety 138

Safety Legal Construction Equipment 138

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Environment. Industry Protests Increased Use of Single-Step Design-Build by Army Corps. Construction methods & equipment. Risk management. BONUS: ENR Future Tech & ENR Risk Review at no additional charge. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure.

Industrial 65

Industrial Design FAQ News 65

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Equip your recruitment teams skills for diverse hiring Bringing in diverse talent starts with understanding the importance and benefits of a varied workforce. Due to the industry's inherent safety risks, candidates may be more discerning about the firms they work with. From there, immediately implement measures to mitigate risks.

AGC 105

AGC Construction Safety Autodesk 105

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 2, 2017

IPD – Integrated Project Delivery – Collaborative process that harnesses the talents and insights of all participants to optimize project results, increase value to the owner, reduce waste, and maximize efficiency through all phases of design and construction. Creating an open information environment.

Contract 100

Contract Construction Consulting Risk 100

Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Brokk Ex Series explosion-protected machines are designed for use in hazardous environments, such as oil and gas industries, underground industries and other environments where there is risk of explosive gas being present. Brokk will introduce the series at MINExpo next week.

Environment 48

Environment Risk Industrial Design 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 13, 2023

Recognize that risks are part of the territory Reducing risk starts by recognizing it. Identify your risk areas and strive to limit them through disciplined decision-making, technology, and streamlined project execution. We typically become more accepting of risk. Risk mitigation is very important.

Profitability 52

Profitability Risk Construction Autodesk 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 14, 2017

Traditional design-bid-build, and even design-build are not capable of meeting this threshold, not providing appropriate levels of collaboration and financial transparency. Within a Job Order Contract integrated project delivery method, the Common Data Environment is provided by the Unit Price Book, UPB. CDE Players.

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Renovating BIM Environment 100