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.

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Construction Marketing

APRIL 11, 2023

Be Willing to Take More Risks Taking risks does not mean ignoring safety. Sure, adding solar panels, PV windows, the best insulation for exterior walls , and water harvesting are all wonderful ideas for creating green buildings. Many industrial project managers have probably been using BIM software for a while.

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Project Management Innovation Management Industrial 312

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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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

But regular readers of this blog will know that we believe any business claiming “zero” anything is indefensible, fraught with risk and likely to lead to litigation. a lot less than zero risk) as a level of exposure that would cause no more than 1 extra case of cancer in 100,000 people over a 70 year lifetime.

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Levelset

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Preconstruction is the initial stage of a construction project where an idea starts to become a reality. While neither of these is final, they do provide the customer with an idea of how much the project will cost and when they can expect compilation. Managing financial risk during preconstruction. What is preconstruction?

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Constructonomics

JANUARY 2, 2017

Getting the wrong idea about the construction industry has led to lots of talented, creative people – of all stripes – choosing to work in other sectors, leaving construction short of good workers. The idea that people go into construction because they can’t do anything else is a long way from the truth.

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Lets Build

MARCH 21, 2019

While it’s true that life is a gamble, you should never risk what you can’t afford to lose. This principle holds weight in many different aspects of life, especially those that involve substantial risk – hiring a general contractor included. Though it’s relatively cheaper, going for an uninsured contractor isn’t a good idea.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Leverage Online Industry Tools Online industry tools are a must-have if you seek to lower construction project turnaround time and the risk of human error. As the project manager, developing a safe and healthy work environment that empowers all team members to share their concerns and ideas without intimidation is essential.

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Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

The 35th International Risk Management Institute Inc. IRMI) Construction Risk Conference (CRC) was held November 8-11 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

While the idea of an AI-powered industry can feel overwhelming for many, the reality is that intelligent tools are already subtly yet powerfully transforming jobsites and improving the quality of construction jobs. Autodesk's early investments in AI At Autodesk, we've always been committed to helping you maximize efficiency and profit.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Teams must be motivated to generate good ideas rather than extracting material gain. Shared Risk/Reward. All the tools and service s required to create and support a collaborative, relationship-based environment are readily available. C ollaboration, not competition, delivers best value and benefits. Enabling Technology.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 25, 2022

Some homebuyers who are unable to secure traditional mortgages are taking a risk and turning to alternative financing options that lack consumer protections. The loans typically lack foreclosure protections, so buyers who fall behind in payments may risk eviction and loss of their investment if they miss a payment. New-Home Sales.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 2, 2024

Opportunity Cost: The time and resources spent on achieving FedRAMP compliance that could beused for research, development, and bringing new ideas to market hampers the growth and competitiveness of small businesses. Small businesses end up spending more time ensuring compliance than focusing on innovation and improvement.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

You took the risk and have officially set out alone, swimming against the current in an overwhelming sea of large corporations. Your ideas get legs, even take flight, and your workload begins to demand an ever-growing crop of new talent. You’ve made the jump. You beef up your compensation offerings and benefits packages.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The proposed rule acknowledges the “Department has a longstanding position that fiduciaries may not sacrifice investment returns or assume greater investment risks as a means of promoting collateral social policy goals,” which is consistent with decades old federal statutes.

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 6, 2021

Who can offer change ideas (informally and formally)? Understanding core requirements is critical for real property owners and facilities management professionals. A robust processes assures answers to the following questions are known. Who plans and prioritizes project considerations? Who assesses the impact of the proposed changes?

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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. For example, the project can be at risk if you only chase after the lowest bid.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Here, I’m discovering some new ideas at the 3-d printed house project in Amsterdam. As I’ve seen plenty of situations where seemingly simple marketing decisions became expensive and painfully stressful mistakes, I’ll share three ideas to help you simplify your processes and decision-making.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 14, 2015

Then there’s the deeply infomative and serious stuff, including, for example, a column: Three risk factors of IPD (Integrated Project Delivery). This is undeniably an important topic — and, while I’ve seen articles extolling IPD’s virtues, I haven’t seen as many looking into the challenges and risks.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

MAY 5, 2016

I rationally decided to stay far away from the actual war zones — though folks at home in Canada thought I was a daring risk taker. ” “That’s what you call innovation and risk taking,” he told The SMPS Marketer. Yet I also understand the reason for this risk-averse behaviour.

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FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

The idea of safety is misconstrued on a daily basis as a “Have To”, “How To” or “Learn To” idea. An important pillar of a healthy safety culture is the understanding that shortcuts never offer a reward that is worth the risk. Cut Out The Shortcuts.

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 29, 2018

PLAY AT YOUR OWN RISK” is an example of this type of sign. Over the past years, I have performed hundreds of Task Based Risk Assessments (See past blogs for a description of the TaBRA methodology). I would estimate that only 5-10% of identified high risk task elements result from the hazards of machine motion.

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FDR Safety

AUGUST 29, 2018

PLAY AT YOUR OWN RISK” is an example of this type of sign. Over the past years, I have performed hundreds of Task Based Risk Assessments (See past blogs for a description of the TaBRA methodology). I would estimate that only 5-10% of identified high risk task elements result from the hazards of machine motion.

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Safety Risk Injury Feasibility 120

Green Building Law Update

MAY 30, 2021

While the idea of ESG began in 2004 with a United Nations initiative to influence capital in non Western markets, in 2021 the legal and political institutions in the United States and the EU are demanding those ideas be implementing with due haste.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

Tempest Company ‘s Oh, By the Way blog , started six years ago by Don Short, has provided invaluable tips and ideas for anyone concerned with the most important challenge in bidding fixed price jobs — getting the original estimate right. I am a bit old fashioned when it comes to estimating. I think it needs to be done right.

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Construction Business Owner

JULY 1, 2020

The following ideas can help build a more cohesive and proactive structure for evaluating and procuring software. Make sure to touch on the pain points of the current process and the improved efficiencies, lowered risks and potential for a new competitive edge using proposed technology upgrades. Identifying all affected parties (e.g.,

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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…. This is the reason for my constant use of Task Based Risk Assessment (TaBRA). The problem with work-arounds.

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Wolgast Corporation

JULY 6, 2022

Members include architects, risk managers, parking specialists, lawyers, and perimeter safety professionals. When designing a new commercial building, it is a good idea to talk to your architect about features that can protect your investment from automobile users.

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Insurance Claims Safety Michigan 118

ENR Construction

MARCH 28, 2018

has had ups and downs, with many agencies pushing for “progressive” design-build and a few states—and contractors—still resistant to the basic idea. The evolution of design-build for transportation projects in the U.S.

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DebunkTheBIM

OCTOBER 17, 2011

This fact on its own would not have been a problem, had he not used my laptop as a host for his densely populated power-point and had my laptop not been under huge risk of misbehaving due to its overconsumption of desert-dust. The richly decorated, highly acclaimed academic was presenting before me. Overly for my liking.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

Sometimes the best ideas are simple. That doesn’t mean they are easy, fast, or without risk. The ideas here aren’t rocket science but you’ll still need to invest meaningful time, effort and perhaps some cash to make them work. The starting point is the service/value/experience you offer.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Storms and wildfires are posing a large risk to real estate, so what should homeowners and buyers consider about the impact of these hazards as well extreme heat, drought, and floods on their homes and its value over the long run? . less than properties in low-risk ZIP codes during 2020.

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DebunkTheBIM

JANUARY 1, 2017

Most of the real security happens behind the scenes, based science and pseudo-science, on algorithms, risk calculations, tip-offs and simply picking up the guys that tend to be trouble, or something like this. Seem to be easier to just cross fingers behind ones back and hope everything will be fine.

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BD+C

MARCH 26, 2024

Surveillance Surveillance or the idea of “see and be seen” to inhibit acts of vandalism. Involving the community in the design process through media surveys, community ideas, art contests, and group art projects fosters a sense of ownership and pride in the school’s appearance.

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Wolgast Corporation

DECEMBER 12, 2022

We can come to the owner with ideas without delays. Having an owner’s approximate budget at the start, helps us to provide valuable consultation to the owner regarding allowances for materials and finishes. Also, we will know up front if we need to alternate the scope of the building and by how much after estimating is complete.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

MAY 29, 2019

Naively, I thought the process would be painless, risk-free and easy. The post Some thoughts about the opportunities and perils of Google keyword advertising appeared first on Construction Marketing Ideas. Accepting that you can quickly pull the plug on any Google campaign, […].

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Levelset

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

To take a project from an idea to a finished building, construction goes through several phases. Keep reading as we drill down deeper on the design development phase, including the work performed and how businesses can mitigate risk. However, it’s helpful to have a rough idea of how much the overall project might cost. .

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