Construction Enquirer

MAY 25, 2023

The Government has added five hospital projects to its £20bn building programme due to the risk of structural collapse because of weak concrete. It will prioritise rebuilding the five hospitals by 2030, which used limited life-span reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RACC) now at the end of its design life.

Risk 92

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

With the amount of money you invest in tools and equipment, it’s crucial to protect those assets no matter where you go. Whichever route you choose, you can get some peace of mind by exploring and purchasing coverage through an equipment floater. . What is an equipment floater? Who needs equipment floater insurance?

Insurance 52

Insurance Equipment Contractors Risk 52

BD+C

APRIL 18, 2024

The next destination: Passive design airports 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/18/2024 - 13:59 Airports Today, we can design airports that are climate resilient, durable, long-lasting, and healthy for occupants—we can design airports using Passive House standards. By using passive design strategies to heat and cool the building.

Airports 59

Airports Design Housing Materials 59

Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

Safety and Risk Management Safety and risk management are paramount in the construction industry. Implementing robust safety measures and effective risk management strategies are essential for protecting workers, minimizing accidents, and ensuring project success.

Innovation 262

Innovation Construction Safety Budgeting 262

Job Order Contracting

MAY 4, 2023

Labor, material, and equipment costs, as well as productivity information should be provided and all based upon current local market conditions. Historical data for similar project will rarely be of any practical use due do variations in local market labor, material, and equipment pricing as well as productivity. Construction Estimate.

Estimating 197

Estimating Construction Risk Documentation 197

FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

At the recent ASSE Professional Development Conference, there was considerable focus on risk assessment, voluntary standards and prevention through design. The primary reason to become familiar with ANSI B11 is that it guides risk assessment. Risk assessment is one of the most powerful safety tools we have.

Risk 120

Risk Safety Feasibility Accidents 120

CivilJungle

DECEMBER 31, 2021

What is Construction Equipment? Construction tasks, earthwork operations are easily executed with the help of construction equipment. Construction machinery is used in construction projects and Construction equipment are used in building construction. Types of Construction Equipment. Earth Moving Equipment.

Equipment 52

Equipment Construction Concrete Materials 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Managing risk involves the creation of internal and external teams and robust processes. detailed scope of work development, inclusive of objective, line items construction tasks and associated local market labor, material, and equipment costs, 4. Developing and adherence to a relationship-based context is a primary step.

Renovating 160

Renovating Procurement Education Management 160

BD+C

APRIL 13, 2023

Melanie Baumhover, AIA, LEED AP, BWBR, and Melanie Gullixson, RN, BSN, Allina Health Healthcare Facilities Hospital Design Trends Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Architects Building Owners We’re in the middle of a mental health care crisis. Needs are on the rise. That number is increasing.

Design 52

Design Risk Modeling Equipment 52

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How Innovation Drives Superior Products Inside the research, development, manufacturing & testing of industry-leading PPE mhodges Thu, 02/02/2023 - 08:37 For over 100 years, Superior Glove has engineered and manufactured innovative, high-quality hand and arm protection and complementary personal protective equipment (PPE) for every major industry.

Innovation 296

Innovation Products Safety Housing 296

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.

Insurance 156

Insurance Contractors Accidents Liability 156

Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Zurich North America Insurance is offering a new construction app through Zurich Services Corporation designed to help its construction customers manage their risks and help improve safety, quality, and insights while on the job. Subscriptions to the Zurich Construction Solutions app are now…

Risk 62

Risk Management Insurance America 62

FDR Safety

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

If you manage for risk, you also manage for compliance. However, if you manage for compliance, you may overlook risk and hazards that result in serious or fatal injuries. Thankfully, the groundwork to manage risk within GM and our joint process had been laid. Whether safety, business risk, insured risk, market risk, etc.,

Risk 120

Risk Safety Management OSHA 120

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

These buildings are made from durable materials designed to last for decades with minimal maintenance or upkeep. This means that there are no interior columns or supports, which can get in the way of operations and make it difficult to move around large equipment or materials.

Sustainability 339

Sustainability Materials Equipment Construction 339

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Needless to say, trying to design, coordinate, and build in and around these conditions is an uphill battle. feel that time constraints and urgency present the greatest risk to decision-making. . A better design and coordination workflow . Design new floor plans and room layouts that integrate with the current structure.

Design 119

Design Autodesk BIM Modeling 119

Job Order Contracting

JULY 14, 2021

Locally researched detailed unit price books , when used by an experienced construction cost estimator, are the only tool available to create reliable construction cost estimates for owners and their design/builders. Design cost planning. Compliance and Risk Mitigation. Compliance and Risk Mitigation. Cost comparisons.

Construction 264

Construction Estimating Comparison Forecasting 264

Levelset

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Before a construction project can begin, there is a lot of planning, number-crunching, designing, and scheduling that needs to occur. An architect, designer, or design-bid contractor will perform planning and engineering services for a prospective project owner, providing them with the information they need to move forward.

Risk 52

Risk Feasibility Bidding Budgeting 52

The Korte Company

JANUARY 19, 2024

Multi-phased Design-Build. Building a multi-layered design from cloud point data We’ve done more than a dozen jobs in our 20+ years with Hershey — but this was just the second for Project Designer Alex Engelbrecht. When the design phase kicked off in January 2022, Alex first focused on keeping key components clash-free.

Design 52

Design Modeling BIM Consulting 52

ENR Construction

MARCH 15, 2023

Providing a 75-year design life for the structurally deficient critical link between the city of Chelsea, Mass., its northern suburbs and Boston, the rehabilitation of the Chelsea Viaduct involved night work with heavy equipment and posed many risks.

Boston 68

Boston Risk Equipment Design 68

Construction Specifier

JUNE 9, 2022

Although the risk of contracting COVID has fallen, it has not disappeared entirely and has spurred heightened awareness of how to stay healthy indoors. Created in partnership with architectural firm Gensler, the fully equipped office space is designed with optimal acoustics, lighting, cleanliness, comfort, and excellent air quality in mind.

Design 52

Design Innovation Office Environment 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Autodesk's latest State of Design and Make research reveals that 66% of leaders say AI will become essential to their businesses within the next 2-3 years. For over ten years, Autodesk Research has been working on complex AI problems like generative design so we can continue to provide tools for construction success.

Autodesk 142

Autodesk Construction Risk Products 142

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

As a recent BioPhorum report on modular design in biopharmaceutical manufacturing points out, one of the drawbacks of establishing a new production facility—particularly for a brand new product — is the time it takes to go from design to operation. BioPhorm highlights the importance of standardisation in any modular design.

Design 52

Design Products BIM Forecasting 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 20, 2018

This new method reduces traffic disruptions and risk for both drivers and construction workers, since it shortens the time it takes to install a bridge over a roadway. These bridges are also designed to have a long service life. (In The Benefits and Risks of Prefabricated Bridges. Improved bridge quality and longevity.

ABC 211

ABC Construction Risk Roads 211

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 218

Estimating CSI Life Cycle Construction 218

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

IS 456-2000 has designated the concrete mixes into a number of grades as M10, M15, M20, M25, M30, M35 and M40. In this designation the letter M refers to the mix and the number to the specified 28 day cube strength of mix in N/mm2. For this reason, the minimum compressive strength has been included in many specifications.

Concrete 240

Concrete Design Foundation Materials 240

ENR Construction

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Recent analyst reports for design, construction and equipment firms see signs of recovering demand and still solid profit, but also warn on overestimating growth

Risk 41

Risk Profitability Equipment Design 41

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

III Concrete which does not meet the strength requirements as specified in I, but has a strength greater than that required by II may, at the discretion of the designer, be accepted as being structurally adequate without further testing. times the standard deviation; and 2) 0.80 times the standard deviation; and 2) 0.80

Concrete 229

Concrete Design Foundation Materials 229

BD+C

JUNE 3, 2024

Escalation: Predicting project costs in a volatile market 0 qpurcell Mon, 06/03/2024 - 12:26 Construction Costs Thad Berkes, Chief Cost Estimator, Design Collaborative, shares that one of the major hurdles that Design Collaborative attempts to forecast for its commercial construction projects is escalation.

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Estimating Commercial Materials 52

Lets Build

APRIL 21, 2023

Keeping a detailed daily construction report is useful for more than tracking project progress and productivity; it decreases your risks of experiencing those fears that keep you up at night. It can also help reduce the risks associated with construction projects. Another risk that project managers face is schedule overruns.

Project Management 146

Project Management Construction Site Management 146

Construction Marketing

APRIL 5, 2023

Individuals will know when to stay away from the construction site at risk of getting hurt. You should also check pavement marking sources like Transline to ensure you get quality safety equipment for your construction site. Watch for Forklifts – must be near areas where heavy machinery is in operation.

Safety 227

Safety Construction Accidents Security 227

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. It is critically important to provide in-depth insights and efficient risk assessment. Wearables are used by construction companies to plan and monitor on-site protective equipment.

Industrial 120

Industrial Construction Software Software 120

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Construction sites these days have no shortage of data: design and BIM data from the planning stages of a project, jobsite data collected by wearables, mobile devices and sensors on equipment/materials, accounting and job progress data from the office, project management data and much more. Reducing Risk and Increasing Safety.

Construction 241

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 241

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. . However, you risk having an excessive system if a commercial solar array is sized based on current power usage and energy efficiency later improves. . Review The Engineer’s Plan.

Commercial 292

Commercial Electrical Permits Inspections 292

Levelset

AUGUST 31, 2022

And they offer risk specialists to help your business minimize losses. Policies offered include general and professional liability, workers’ compensation, commercial auto, and tools and equipment. Next does not offer specialty coverage, like builders’ risk or pollution liability. Get a quote. Find an agent. Get a quote.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Compensation Construction 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 14, 2019

We’re seeing wearable, connected safety equipment to monitor things like heart rate, heat and stress levels and more. Construction is never without risk, but working smarter means working safer. Worse than outdated software or solutions not designed for construction is no software platform at all. Not Effectively Scaling Growth.

Contractors 296

Contractors Software Software Accidents 296

FDR Safety

JUNE 23, 2014

The article went on to offer the following ideas: “How can these risks be minimised? that prevents the machine from starting while open will remove or significantly reduce most lathe safety risks…. Innovations in safeguarding can often be incorporated when designing and building new machines. I agree – partially.

Feasibility 136

Feasibility Risk Safety IDEA 136

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Whether it''s the latest in mobile communications, building materials and design, prefabricated and modular construction, laser technology or safety equipment, new technologies can provide more efficient, safe and cost-effective ways of operating your business.

Management 120

Management Liability Mobility Risk 120