The Constructor

JANUARY 17, 2012

The complete pier segment is then used as an erection platform and launching base for all subsequent travelling formwork and concrete segment construction. Advertisement Hot Topics Recent Topics Most Viewed Most Discussed FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHAT IS PROJECT MANAGEMENT?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 22, 2023

This is especially true in transportation centers like airports, cruise ports, and terminals, where clear navigation and user-centric design are paramount. A well-designed environment not only enhances travelers' comfort but also ensures their safety as they navigate through complex routes and procedures.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Permasteelisa Group is a global leader in the engineering, project management, manufacturing, installation and after-sales service of advanced building facades, architectural envelopes, and interiors. . Travel times have been significantly reduced, keeping projects moving forward more efficiently.

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The Korte Company

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

We helped spearhead the development of the Design-Build Institute of America and the Design-Build method itself. With the rise of our internal Design-Build division in 1977, we also pioneered Tilt-Up construction and won key projects for the USPS and distribution centers across America. No huge emails. Easy collaboration.

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Stok

AUGUST 24, 2020

As LEED project facilitators, the team actively coordinated with the entire project team throughout design and construction to successfully complete a LEED campus application, resulting in three LEED Gold certifications thus far, including the Chase Center. What were some of the unique challenges you faced with this project?

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Carol Hagen

AUGUST 21, 2014

It was my pleasure to meet Nathan Woods, CCCA, LEED AP of Taylor Design at the 2014 Bluebeam Extreme conference. I am available and travel the United States providing in-house customized training for your Project Managers, Estimators and supporting office staff. It’s sketching and creating floorplan illustrations.

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The Korte Company

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

There, the KC-46A fuel maintenance hangar , KC-46A depot maintenance hangar and an industrial PMXG plating facility mark some of The Korte Company’s biggest, most complex military-grade construction Design-Build projects to date. He especially thrived at Design-Build jobs that involved a lot of direct contact with owners.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 3, 2021

To know how to address cost overruns in construction projects, it’s important to understand the root of the problem. Oftentimes, overruns hint at deeper issues in project management and from schedules and budgets being set improperly from the very beginning of the project. Serious Project Design Errors.

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Cassell Construction Estimating

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Andy is a big fan of music and books, traveling, backpacking, and sharing good food and beer with friends. His previous work experience for a web design firm expanded his understanding of markup and programming languages which paved the way and prepared him for the programming work he does here at Cassell Consulting. Andy Helmsworth.

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Lets Build

JUNE 15, 2022

Today’s construction companies bear a responsibility to design and build structures that are green buildings, not just today, but for decades to come. Having invested in capturing energy with minimal reliance on power stations, the next step in designing green buildings involves minimizing heat loss. Planning for the future.

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The Constructor

JANUARY 17, 2012

With this method the deck segments can be either precast or cast-in-situ by travelling shutter arrangement. In ca cable stayed bridge, depending on its design, the cables carry the bridge deck from one or both sides of the supporting tower. The stay cables carry the deck and transfer all bridge loads to the foundations.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The following industry experts shared their perspective on emerging trends, the role of exciting innovations such as robotics, AI, and where more sustainable construction practices fit in: Andrew Cameron , Project Manager, Hensel Phelps. Majd Ello , Customer Success Manager, Autodesk. Nima Jafari , Senior BIM Manager, Amazon.

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Fieldwire

MAY 16, 2022

What if construction managers were able to view prospective project adjustments by simply overlapping them with the current structure? How much more productive could your project manager and crew become? One major area where machine learning is expected to change construction in a major way is project management.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

Sharing actionable, transparent information with all construction project participants and stakeholders early on, and throughout the construction and operations life-cycle of a built structure, would measurably mitigate change orders, legal disputes, and waste.

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Green Home Design Architect

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Kyle earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture from Keene State College, where he designed and managed a number of projects ranging from collaborative community projects to conceptual living spaces in Haiti. His creativity and enthusiasm for architecture will be a great asset to our company.”

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Green Home Design Architect

JULY 22, 2009

In addition to meeting space, the upstairs has plenty of room for our design and project management staff and will also allow us to grow. We’re definitely looking forward to having our client and project meetings in our new space and are already enjoying having our business in such a friendly community,” Kim adds.

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HardHatChat

APRIL 15, 2020

Tara Fox is a senior project manager with Englewood Construction. For this month’s blog post, we wanted to take the opportunity to highlight one of those employees: Tara Fox, a senior project manager. It requires a lot of early mornings, late nights, weekends and travel. Describe a typical day on the job.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 25, 2023

After the completion of that, I wanted to step back from traveling so much. I was the customer for about 12 years, starting in project management and ending as a vice president. We have selected Autodesk for their suite of software that handles design data. My wife and I really wanted to start a family.

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DebunkTheBIM

JANUARY 26, 2011

It was a matter of time for these guys to start taking advantage of their skills and reach over into the full ‘coordination’; Nowadays many ex-steel detailing companies offer ‘coordination services’, clash detection (see yesterday’s post too!) , sequencing, site logistics and other services loosely fitting under BIM. On the other hand, am concerned.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 4, 2020

He held weekly meetings with the superintendent, project manager, and selections coordinator while they were each working from their homes. The virtual milieu added potency to action items, such as keeping tabs on what’s being executed and what’s coming next, so there is less need for traveling to the jobsite to do those tasks. .

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 10, 2022

I was traveling the country and I even worked the “Big Game”. I started looking at getting into project management. I was out on projects, doing observation, and then slowly I moved into completing roof surveys and design projects. Life was great, but there was zero career advancement.

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Carol Hagen

MAY 28, 2010

Travel to a more rural area and there are still few choices with the only “high” speed option is satellite. Another issue with speed is the platform design of the application. Corecon – provides estimating and project management for the construction industry.

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PSMJ Resources

MAY 6, 2014

Don’t just limit your liability; include a “hold harmless” clause shifting responsibility to the client for design errors. Try some fixed-price tactics If you are quoting a fixed-price fee, try these scope modifications: • Have all project meetings at your office, thus eliminating local travel time.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Laderer and Masters heard about the NHQA program from other builders in their 20 Club , a National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) peer-to-peer program designed for those committed to continuous improvement across their organization. headquarters, voluntarily traveling at their own expense. Award-Winning Projects.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 5, 2022

This summer, Pro Builder , the University of Denver (UD), and TrueNorth Development collaborated on a survey to learn more about which business software systems builders are adopting across 16 applications, from accounting to project management , what’s working and what isn’t, and even what brands are prevalent among them.

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Rory Woolsey

JANUARY 16, 2012

I have figured that I have facilitated about 8,500 hours of classes on estimating, Job Order Contracting, and project management related topics. For all those that think traveling is glamorous … not! Mr. Kaiser Constructors and has worked on projects ranging from heavy, military, industrial, commercial and residential.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Find a firm outside your immediate market doing an exceptional job in customer service, product design, employee relations, bringing products to market, managing information—literally any process a company needs to execute well to succeed. On the surface, it was a great idea then and it still is today. Learn from them.

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The Korte Company

MARCH 27, 2023

These were critical years for Sandy, who would find herself working in the same spaces as revered employees like Jane Lauer, Bill Pistrui and Dennis Calvert , the visionary who spearheaded Design-Build for the company “I’ll never forget Dennis Calvert because he gave me one of the best pay raises that I recall. My poor workers hated me.

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Rory Woolsey

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Knowing where the key project metrics such as time , costs, resources , and cash flow are relative to a datum (the project plan). Good project managers will always know where these project metrics are because they are indicative of the immediate health of the project. Hasty plans make for troubling travel.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JANUARY 8, 2016

” Project managers and Canal Authority execs are giving firm assurances that the ribbon will be cut before the end of May. The expanded Canal will permit super-sized Post-Panamax container vessels to travel directly to the East and Gulf Coasts of the U.S. for the first time.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 1, 2014

Construction cost - the total cost to construct a project. This value usually does not include the preplanning, site or right of way acquisition, or design costs, and may not include start-up and commissioning costs. Estimation in project management is the processes of making cost estimates using the appropriate techniques.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

administration of the Job Order Contract (JOC), a Contract designed to provide the ORGANIZATION NAME with a flexible and responsive contractual capability in support of their renovation, repair, and minor new construction services needs. The 4BT-CE(TM) JOC cloud estimating and project management system, or equivalent, shall also be used.

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Rory Woolsey

JANUARY 30, 2012

All contractors have faced this at one time or another where they were low bid on a project and learn as the job unfolds why they were low bid. The design professionals define the project scope in plans and specifications; plans being the defined quantity of work and specifications being the defined quality of the work.

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Rory Woolsey

APRIL 24, 2012

All contractors have faced this at one time or another where they were low bid on a project and learn as the job unfolds why they were low bid. The design professionals define the project scope in plans and specifications; plans being the defined quantity of work and specifications being the defined quality of the work.

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Contractor Magazine

JULY 24, 2012

Management Best Practices. Project Management. Home > Management > Lochinvar celebrates top-performing VIP contractors in Nashville. Designed to help participants maximize their success and profitability, the annual program features a wealth of resources and rewards. Storage Equipment. Business Coach.

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The Korte Company

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

We designed it, we built it, and had a happy owner, and the job got done on time, and we made money,” Jerry said. “It Jerry carried on his grandfather’s legacy in a big way, leading The Korte Company’s preconstruction department through some of the most important projects in the company’s history. It was a great feeling.”.

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Help Everybody Everyday

AUGUST 19, 2009

Each weekend they travel to the country and buy watermelons from the local farmers at 50 cents per melon. Depending on your client, travel may be considered a reimbursable expense. If your Project Manager’s rate is $100/hr and your Designer’s Rate is $80/hr, you may end up using a blended rate of $90/hr.

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