Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2022

From leaving on lights and fans to using energy-inefficient appliances, we waste significant energy as heat in our environment. Invest in materials like energy-efficient overhead cranes, and consider using a suitable on-site generator. Use Sustainable Building Materials. Use Prefabricated Material. Avoid Paper Blueprints.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

There is a perfect storm of labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, and rising material costs that is bringing everything to a head. So how can companies optimize for their bottom line without putting their businesses at risk? . Risk management is a multifaceted challenge. million in avoidable rework.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 9, 2022

??Risk management has always been an essential element for success in construction, but things have certainly reached a whole new level in recent years. Needless to say, learning to manage risk amidst uncertainty might be more important than ever before. . We discuss: Their opinion on today’s biggest areas of risk.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

Due to the quick adoption of new tools and technologies, keeping competitive and being successful in the current environment of the construction industry are now closely related to implementing technological innovations. Safety and Risk Management Safety and risk management are paramount in the construction industry.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

How to Manage Risk in Your Construction Project. According to The Construction Industry Institute , there are about 107 construction risks you should consider when managing a project. Before you start panicking about the 90 plus risks on the list you’re probably not completely aware of at this moment, let’s take a step back.

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Job Order Contracting

MAY 17, 2022

How a company assesses and plans for climate-related risks may have a significant impact on its future financial performance and investors’ return on their investment in the company. Companies would be required to disclose Scope 3 GHG emission “if material” or if the company has explicitly set climate goals. Is your organization ready?

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

5 things developers should know about mass timber 0 qpurcell Thu, 02/15/2024 - 13:36 Mass Timber Gensler's Erik Barth, architect and regional design resilience leader, shares considerations for developers when looking at mass timber solutions. Erik Barth Regulations Mass Timber Wood The Changing Built Environment The U.N.’s

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Natural Building

AUGUST 4, 2020

This article shows how traditional materials, such as tiles, rocks, bamboo, wooden sticks, timber, rammed earth and bricks are being used in current architecture in China. Not only were the traditional building materials recycled, but also the traditional construction techniques were integrated into the new design.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 9, 2022

The past two years have demonstrated how critical the need is for employers to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for its staff. As a result, a critical part of re-entry is for employers to prove they are providing a safe, healthy indoor environment to meet occupants’ ongoing needs now and for the long-term.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 18, 2022

In recent years, material shortages and volatile material prices slowed so many projects to a grinding halt. As a result, contractors and property owners are increasingly considering alternatives to traditional building materials. It’s also the material of choice for holding mother nature back in the forms of levees and dams.

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BD+C

MARCH 26, 2024

Safeguarding our schools: Strategies to protect students and keep campuses safe 0 qpurcell Tue, 03/26/2024 - 08:03 Security and Life Safety HMC Architects' PreK-12 Principal in Charge, Sherry Sajadpour, shares insights from school security experts and advisors on PreK-12 design strategies. A few key considerations include: 1.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 12, 2022

The mounting consequences of climate change are forcing many homeowners to weatherproof their homes with more resilient materials. Resilient design can have multiple benefits, including sustainability,” says Alex Wilson, president of the Resilient Design Institute and founder of BuildingGreen in Brattleboro, Vt. Environmental.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 12, 2021

Climate and weather very much influence the design and construction of building enclosure systems, especially roof systems and assemblies. Implementing sustainability, resilience, and adaptability characteristics into buildings and structures requires above-code design considerations. Photo courtesy GAF. by Jennifer Keegan, AAIA.

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Lets Build

JULY 22, 2022

The principles of lean construction are nothing new, and most construction professionals understand the risks of not using an organised, proven process when taking on a new project. Target value delivery is a design and delivery process, allowing teams to: Collaboratively explore ideas to find the best overall solution.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 27, 2021

As a contractor, you likely know that your business is always at risk. Between the potential for accidents and injuries on the job site and the risk of lawsuits, it’s important to have insurance to protect yourself from financial losses, but what kind of insurance do you need? Builders Risk Insurance.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

In a widely accepted definition, Zero Waste is, The conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials without burning and with no discharges to land, water, or air that threaten the environment or human health.”. So, reducing waste is a good thing.

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Natural Building

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Our infrastructure is thus faced with the task of both integrating and responding to the duality of the island’s environment–natural abundance and natural risk–and this is a task it very rarely achieves. This all ends up negatively affecting our quality of life, neither connecting us to our environment nor protecting us from its risks.

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Lets Build

MARCH 10, 2022

When you build structures on-site, material and labour costs add up quickly. Manufacturers also have the advantage of better access to raw materials and logistics like rail cars. A case study by WRAP UK suggests that modular construction can reduce on-site material waste by up to 90% over traditional construction methods.

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Construction Transportation Site Fabrication 187

Construction Specifier

JULY 13, 2023

By Mike Smalley Everyone has reasonable expectations to feel secure and comfortable while occupying interior environments such as schools, workplaces, hospitals, churches, and entertainment venues. The decisions they make are influenced by constraints and factors related to budget, material availability, and technical capabilities.

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Security Innovation Environment Safety 52

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. This is because they’re constantly in use to move heavy materials around the workplace. 3) Risk Of Falling Materials. 1) Slipping Off The Edge. 4) Unstable Crane.

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Overhead Safety Accidents Materials 156

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

According to a 2023 subcontractor market report, 73% of subcontractors come out-of-pocket for materials before receiving payment from the GC or owner. 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.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

They show us global patterns that influence the environment, mobility, and behavior. . Sustainability is the first megatrend to discuss as the world looks for ways to help protect the environment and become more efficient and sustainable. Salvage/Reuse , which would look at ways to reuse or repurpose materials during a build.

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Construction Sustainability Materials Environment 105

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.

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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.

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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.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 25, 2021

The initial draft includes: What purports to be an only modest change to REC definition is proposed, but this modification to that ultimate defined term risks negatively impacting the value of hundreds of millions of dollars of real estate each year. A de minimis conditions is not a recognized environmental condition.”.

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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.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 19, 2016

TSCA was enacted in 1976 to protect the environment and the public’s health against risks posed by chemicals in materials in commerce. The first step will consist of an EPA risk evaluation and a second step for risk management. The new law sets a 3 year deadline for all risk evaluations.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 10, 2012

These are the environments to which the concrete will be exposed during its working life. Mon, 1 Oct 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates. These are: Mild exposure Moderate exposure Severe exposure Very severe exposure, and Extreme exposure.

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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.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Building information modeling (BIM) is a digital approach to designing buildings using computer-aided tools. BIM software yields several benefits, such as automating some aspects of the design process, enhancing collaboration, and delivering modern digital visualization features. . Cost Cutting and Risk Avoidance .

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BIM Housing Industrial CAD 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 30, 2022

As a result, all eyes will be firmly on the plans, designs, and processes beneath every bid submitted. Our findings show that the solution to sustainable construction is to adopt a systems-based approach across the entire asset lifecycle, including procurement, materials, methodologies, technology and people capability.

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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.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 15, 2023

With offices in Cape Town, Hilton, Johannesburg, Mauritius and Nairobi, Hodari’s growth directly results from accelerated change across the built environment. Deric Van Staden, Lead Design Manager for Hodari Africa, acknowledges the investment GREA made upfront in its commitment to excellence. Email to me is 1990s technology.

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Autodesk Construction Project Management Environment 124

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Although designed to provide clarity and prevent mistakes, RFIs often lead to delays, downtimes, and extra costs. And in today's construction environment, teams simply can't afford to waste time. And I think part of that starts upstream in design and planning." The typical project delivery method was design-bid-build.

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Construction Risk Industrial Site 64

BD+C

MARCH 22, 2023

Material shortages and volatile fuel prices are compounding long-term issues (especially, skilled labor shortages) in a way that exacerbates market instability and increases owner’s risks. While the cost of many building materials leveled out over the end of 2022, that followed the dramatic price increases of the preceding years.

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AIA Construction Fabrication Innovation 97

Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Communities adjacent to and surrounded by wildland are at varying degrees of risk from wildfires. Dry, hot, and windy conditions—together with an ignition source—increase the risk of fire quickly spreading in any WUI zone. exemplifies good design inclusive of consideration to fire resilience. Primarily for affordability.

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