article thumbnail

Demand For Construction Estimators Expected to Grow

Constructonomics

But, as Software Advice–a software research company based out of Austin, Texas–recently reported, that’s just what the Bureau of Labor statistics is expecting to happen for the role of construction estimator. Comfort with technologies like 3-D modeling and estimating software.

article thumbnail

EN:Procure wants firms for £700m new-build homes deal

Construction Enquirer

The latest agreement is expected to be bigger that the previous deal with an estimated value of £700m. Around 25 firms on the existing deal will be fighting to renew their places on the framework whose scope covers design, site preparation, site remediation, associated civil engineering and building works.

Deals 69
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

OSHA proposes safety standards changes to reduce employer costs

BD+C

The proposed revisions could save employers an estimated $3.2 Promotion of uniformity in rules for traffic signs, flaggers, and barricades at construction sites. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is proposing 18 changes to the agency’s recordkeeping, general industry, maritime and construction standards. .

article thumbnail

COVID-19 – IMPACT ON CONSTRUCTION

Chianelli Estimating

ESTIMATING SERVICES – OUTSOURCE ESTIMATING – COMMERCIAL ESTIMATING. Some employees have even offered to use their use their POT or take leaves of absence in an attempt to help their employer weather the storm. Commercial. Unfortunately even those efforts may be in vein. No one is safe.

article thumbnail

KPMG Report: The value of Information Management in construction for VolkerWessels

Lets Build

An estimated circa 1% project margin improvement from a combination of both an improved efficiency margin and costs avoided (very broadly split 50/50 in terms of the benefit attributable to each). for every £1 of the project-specific costs incurred in applying the Digital Toolbox approach. About VolkerWessels UK.

article thumbnail

£300m Norwich Anglia Square scheme finally approved

Construction Enquirer

Resolution to approve Weston Homes’ latest scaled-down hybrid planning application allows the developer to take over ownership of the Anglia Square site from current landowner Columbia Threadneedle. There will be up to 450 car parking spaces, 1,888 new cycle bays, a North/South cycle path through the site, and 200 trees planted.

article thumbnail

Start date for £300m Norwich Anglia Square scheme

Construction Enquirer

Costings The project is expected to cost around £220m to build over four phases lasting nearly nine years Estimated demolition costs are £14.5m, split between £5.4m l-r) Existing shopping centre site in the north of the city centre and the planned housing-led redevelopment During the construction, the development will create over 2,200 jobs.