HardHatChat

JANUARY 17, 2023

You succeed in a challenging environment by being adaptable to change, open-minded to new ideas, and focused on solutions. As we mentioned in previous posts, last year presented various challenges for the commercial construction industry. This can result in project delays and schedule and cost overruns if you don’t have a plan in place.

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Commercial Retail Construction Permits 156

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

How is your budget holding up under the prices of the raw materials and labor you’ve been choosing? The answers to these questions will help you pinpoint vulnerabilities in your construction supply chain — from suppliers who have run short on inventory to exorbitantly priced raw materials. How “healthy” do those suppliers seem to be?

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Management Industrial Construction Materials 296

BD+C

APRIL 10, 2023

4 ways designers can help chief heat officers reduce climate change risks 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/10/2023 - 09:40 Sustainability Eric Corey Freed, Director of Sustainability, CannonDesign, shares how established designers and recently-emerged chief heat officers (CHO) can collaborate on solutions for alleviating climate change risks.

Risk 52

Risk Office Design Los Angeles 52

BD+C

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Erik Barth Regulations Mass Timber Wood The Changing Built Environment The U.N.’s With an inherently low carbon profile, mass timber can make a big impact in tackling climate action in the built environment. C, up to 14% of species assessed by the IPCC report will face a high risk of extinction. Think long term.

Concrete 111

Concrete Environment New York City Accounting 111

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. Manage opportunities and risk to maximise return on investment. The same is true for creating clear targets for scheduling, energy performance, etc.

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Construction Risk Budgeting Budget 148

HardHatChat

MARCH 27, 2018

can have a positive impact on a construction project’s schedule and budget. Scheduling: Anything that can be pre-built and brought to the job site is always going to help the overall commercial construction schedule. Labor Efficiencies: Plus, on-site labor needs are more streamlined for prefabricated items.

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Commercial Union Construction Site 328

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The net results include reduction in change orders, improved job scheduling, and projects delivery on-time, on-budget, per owner requirements. Processes and participants from these phases must be aligned from the start with a robust programmatic, process-centric environment. Develop and maintain a common data environment.

Renovating 213

Renovating Procurement Budgeting Budget 213

Lets Build

AUGUST 5, 2022

Better planning and scheduling. Inefficient scheduling is one of the largest reasons why construction professionals see productivity loss on the job site. That productivity loss takes the form of things like scheduling workers before their role is needed or scheduling them in congested areas, resulting in inefficiency all around.

Construction 78

Construction Schedule Plans Organization 78

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 24, 2019

For example, crews in the field can benefit from analysis that predicts material ordering needs, ensuring that the right materials are always on hand when they need them while project managers can streamline project planning by having material orders built into workflows. Streamlining, Simplifying Construction Data.

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Construction Software Software Contractors 200

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 18, 2024

Without a shared place to store and access communication, you risk losing historical records completely after project completion or if someone leaves the company. Navigate schedule complexity Construction project schedules are notoriously complex. This is where Schedule in Autodesk Build comes in. Suggest edits.

Project Management 80

Project Management Management Autodesk Schedule 80

Fieldwire

MARCH 1, 2022

Solid Risk Management. Potential bottleneck: Lack of comprehensive risk management can have grave consequences on a construction site, resulting in a heightened risk profile and, in turn, a higher risk of incidents that may cause bottlenecks. The upside is that a construction project is 2.5 Intelligent Labor Management.

Risk 105

Risk Construction Equipment Management 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Construction teams are increasingly faced with two competing realities on projects today: a shortage of skilled workers and consistently condensed project schedules. More visibility into the field workforce means teams can track, measure, and then improve productivity while better mitigating risk.? . Insights to make safer jobsites .

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Safety Risk Schedule 98

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. To be successful, teams need a clear understanding of material needs, labor requirements, and scheduling.

Autodesk 98

Autodesk BIM Innovation Materials 98

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 17, 2023

That’s because it’s cost-effective and plays a crucial role in protecting the environment. However, you risk having an excessive system if a commercial solar array is sized based on current power usage and energy efficiency later improves. . Schedule A Final Inspection. Review The Engineer’s Plan.

Commercial 292

Commercial Electrical Permits Inspections 292

Fieldwire

APRIL 24, 2023

The sharp rise in prices has made essential materials such as steel, lumber and insulation unaffordable for many professionals, especially independent contractors. BIM provides real-time data on material costs and availability, helping you stay up-to-date on deliveries despite high prices and material shortages.

Inventory 52

Inventory BIM Construction Materials 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Five essential construction KPIs to focus on improving are winning more business, minimizing costs, maximizing quality, optimizing project schedules, as well as promoting health, safety, and sustainability. Connected construction can also keep teams and projects right on schedule. . Health, safety, and the environment.

Construction 52

Construction Schedule Autodesk Safety 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

And in today's construction environment, teams simply can't afford to waste time. If you can do it there, you can start removing a lot of the wasted effort that happens downstream, which has cost and schedule implications." You can really do a lot more to de-risk projects and avoid potential safety incidents.

Construction 64

Construction Risk Industrial Site 64

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Elimination of waste: Targets eight major types of waste Work process flow: Creating a continuous, predictable workflow Pull planning and scheduling: Communicate and collaborate to plan tasks Continuous improvement: Identify ways to improve in current and future projects What makes Lean Construction different? Develop Your Schedule Next up?

Construction 85

Construction Schedule Plans Products 85

Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

Managing complex data in intersecting tasks and teams include confirming a project’s justification, developing project schedules and goals, maintaining commitments for a project, holding people accountable, and avoiding common project pitfalls. The PMP also archives baselines for scope, cost, and schedule. Construction Management 101.

Project Management 148

Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 148

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 14, 2016

The federal Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) was enacted in 1976 to protect the environment and the public’s health against risks posed by chemicals in materials in commerce. It should also portend revisions to LEED materials credits and other nongovernmental standards pegged to federal and state laws.

Regulation 120

Regulation West Virginia Housing Materials 120

Fieldwire

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Successful firms generally use a combination of electronic media, printed materials and networking to achieve that. Printed materials, such as brochures and business cards, while becoming less prevalent, still provide value when a potential customer asks for information in a face-to-face meeting. Clear Communication. Healthy Culture.

Profitability 98

Profitability Contractors Management Contract 98

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

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Environment. Material Trends. Survey Schedule. 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. Risk management. contact us. industry jobs. SUBSCRIBE TODAY. Transportation.

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Risk Engineering Contractors FAQ 48

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

However, the post- COVID-19 environment brings new challenges, worries, and concerns for workers. . Improved Scheduling. Scheduling has always been a challenge for home builders (and construction, in general), and COVID-19 restrictions made it worse. Supply chain disruption , not only resulting from the closure of U.S.-based

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Safety Schedule Site Management 105

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Environment. Material Trends. Survey Schedule. Viewpoint: The Case for Neutral, Third-Party Schedulers. I was recently asked to participate in a debate on scheduling specifications at Stanford University. ENR Subscriber Login ». -->. -->. ENR subscriber login » -->. Search our site: Infrastructure.

Schedule 52

Schedule Viewpoint Conference Claims 52

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.

AIA 97

AIA Construction Fabrication Innovation 97

GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 9, 2019

Choosing flooring Retail environments. Contractors are under pressure to complete projects on ever-shorter schedules with ever-tighter budgets. Replacing a floor that has been damaged by moisture can cost many times the original installation expense and this risk should be taken seriously. . Healthcare facilities. return to top.

Concrete 92

Concrete Retail Schedule Renovating 92

Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 24, 2018

Modular construction belongs to a method by which a building is developed off-site, under controlled plant conditions, with the use of the equivalent materials and designing based on the similar codes and standards as traditionally built facilities. The construction can be done very rapidly.

Construction 40

Construction Materials Site BIM 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 30, 2023

As SVP of Commercial Markets, Salla uses her expertise to advance the use of technology in the commercial sector to transform the built environment.  Originally from Finland, Salla holds a master’s in architecture and structural engineering. How is industrialized construction shifting how the industry plans, designs, and builds?

Industrial 52

Industrial Construction Fabrication Innovation 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 30, 2023

As SVP of Commercial Markets, Salla uses her expertise to advance the use of technology in the commercial sector to transform the built environment.  Originally from Finland, Salla holds a master’s in architecture and structural engineering. How is industrialized construction shifting how the industry plans, designs, and builds?

Industrial 52

Industrial Construction Fabrication Innovation 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 19, 2019

Aside from the obvious issues of being wasteful and bad for the environment, reliance on paper can lead to a host of other pitfalls : • Paper documents run a high risk of getting lost or misplaced, especially in the field. Contact us today to schedule your very own personalized demo. Want to know more?

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Documentation Management Drawings Construction 191

Building Radar

MAY 12, 2020

The construction industry , by its very nature, is one of the largest consumers of materials and produces more waste than any other sector. Environmental Perspective The construction sector is responsible for approximately 50% of the global consumption of raw materials. Not only that, the sector is also a major producer of waste.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Construction Life Cycle Green 52

GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 9, 2019

Choosing flooring Retail environments. Contractors are under pressure to complete projects on ever-shorter schedules with ever-tighter budgets. Replacing a floor that has been damaged by moisture can cost many times the original installation expense and this risk should be taken seriously. . Healthcare facilities. return to top.

Concrete 60

Concrete Retail Schedule Renovating 60

GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 28, 2018

Risk of water ingress. The risk of water ingress is even higher when the foundation is being built at or near the water table or in areas where there is heavier soil that’s prone to carry more moisture. Low material costs and ease of application are two advantages of waterproof concrete. Repairing waterproof concrete.

Concrete 113

Concrete Foundation Risk Accounting 113

Building Information Management

MARCH 19, 2015

JOC is performance-based, it features a level of shared risk-reward and positive incentives to drive program and project success. This practice will help to account for any major cost fluctuations due to material shortages, labor issues, or other potential impacts. Technology and training are both critical to JOC.

Contract 40

Contract Schedule Procurement United States 40

GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 9, 2019

Choosing flooring Retail environments. Contractors are under pressure to complete projects on ever-shorter schedules with ever-tighter budgets. Replacing a floor that has been damaged by moisture can cost many times the original installation expense and this risk should be taken seriously. Healthcare facilities. return to top.

Concrete 84

Concrete Schedule Retail Renovating 84

GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 28, 2018

Risk of water ingress. The risk of water ingress is even higher when the foundation is being built at or near the water table or in areas where there is heavier soil that’s prone to carry more moisture. Low material costs and ease of application are two advantages of waterproof concrete. Repairing waterproof concrete.

Concrete 104

Concrete Foundation Risk Accounting 104