Pro Builder

MAY 24, 2022

Hope Renovations Nonprofit Trains Women for Construction Careers. Women are largely underrepresented in the skilled trades, but Nora El-Khouri Spencer, founder of the Hope Renovations nonprofit, seeks to change that with more inclusive education and training resources. Tue, 05/24/2022 - 10:38. Her approach seems to be working.

Renovating 52

Renovating North Carolina Education Construction 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 28, 2019

Few owners even understand IPD whether it be for major new construction, or LEAN Job Order Contracting,JOC, for repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction. . The post LEAN Construction Adoption Delayed by Industry Mind-set appeared first on 4BT. An owner focus upon programs and process versus projects would benefit all.

Industrial 115

Industrial Construction Procurement Renovating 115

HardHatChat

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Here are our predictions of the four commercial construction industry trends we expect will shape our work in different sectors – and the construction landscape overall – in the year ahead: Senior Housing Communities Woo Workers with Facility Updates. We know there are more good things to come for our industry in 2019.

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Commercial Industrial Retail Construction 319

HardHatChat

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Englewood Construction recently began renovation work on the Brazos Mall in Lake Jackson, Texas. It’s taken some time, but shopping mall commercial construction activity is back in a big way, as owners and operators have initiated only what can be described as a renovation renaissance. However, this is not just a Chicago trend.

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Retail Renovating Chicago Construction 222

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

These Tradeswomen Are Working to Diversify the Construction Industry. of the construction industry workforce and it has remained around that level for the past 18 years, according to NAHB. NAHB is sharing stories from tradeswomen to inspire others, such as Nora Spencer, CEO of Hope Renovations. cbroderick. Women make up 10.3%

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Industrial NAHB Renovating Construction 98

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Real property owners, facilities management, contractors, AEs, and building users are rightly worried about the rising costs of getting the numerous renovation, repair, and minor new construction projects completed. The post LEAN Construction Delivery for Renovation, Repair, and Minor New Projects appeared first on 4BT.

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Renovating Life Cycle Construction Budgeting 100

Pro Builder

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Even if we are in a recession in 2023, I wouldn’t necessarily expect the renovation market to decline.” We are expecting the market to continue to grow, just not nearly as fast as it was the past couple of years,” says Abbe Will, a senior research associate at the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies.

Remodeling 97

Remodeling Industrial Housing Renovating 97

ENR Construction

MARCH 19, 2020

Overcoming unexpected weather and unique design demands, crews transformed an aged industrial complex into a sleek, modern tech campus filled with daylight and amenities.

Industrial 65

Industrial Renovating Design 65

Job Order Contracting

MAY 5, 2023

Construction cost management capabilities are critical to the success of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. Questions every real property should ask before procuring a repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build service. #1 1 Can I objectively validate the cost estimate? #3

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Management Procurement Estimating Construction 209

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

It’s likely no surprise that construction industry productivity remains poor. Ninety percent (90%) of capital projects are not delivered on-time, on-budget, or to the satisfaction of participants (Construction Industry Institute, CII, research). As result… construction industry productivity remains poor.

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Products Industrial Construction Budgeting 100

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Robust solutions have existed for decades to enable the consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build solutions on time and on budget. Relationships that lead to mutual benefit and can be easily formed by groups who traditionally operate as competitors fighting head-to- head in the construction industry.

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Management Renovating Budgeting Budget 164

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

Repair, Renovation, & Construction Project Cost Management. Prioritize and Budget Requirements Every real property owner is face with aligning organizational requirements with facilities repair, renovation, and construction needs as well as available current and projected multi-year resources. Learn more… www.4bt.us.

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Renovating Estimating Construction Budgeting 100

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

JOC Benefits – Consistent delivery of on-demand, quality projects repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainable, and minor new construction projects on-time, on-budget, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders. all with a focus upon client-defined desired outcomes. Learn more… info@4bt.us.

Renovating 100

Renovating Contract Construction Estimating 100

Help Everybody Everyday

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

To achieve success with marketing in the construction industry, you only need two things: The right message. Yes, millions of dollars per year are spent by firms in the construction industry trying to get clients to recognize their brand and award them contracts. An audience that can say yes. Residential. Commercial.

Industrial 149

Industrial Construction Bidding Renovating 149

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The impact of the coronavirus on airport construction and renovation has been mixed. Paul Dorsey, Vice President-Aviation for Manhattan Construction, cautions that the industry must come to grips with the distinct likelihood that some businesses will permanently limit corporate travel in favor of virtual meetings.".

Industrial 86

Industrial Airports Travel Renovating 86

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 26, 2018

Technology coming to the construction industry isn’t a new topic. The interesting thing, though, is that commercial and industrial applications for wearables are on the rise and expected to grow exponentially. Robots Break New Ground in Construction Industry. Wearables at Work: Why Enterprise Usage Is Outshining Consumer Usage.

Industrial 166

Industrial BIM Construction United States 166

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 1, 2018

These discussions also lead to questions about the new seismic retrofitting industry in the region. The Seismic Retrofitting Industry. That being said, seismic upgrades likely make up a small portion of renovation projects in residential and commercial buildings across the region. Earthquake Retrofit Requirements.

Industrial 142

Industrial Portland Oregon Construction 142

HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

We are coming into the final stretch of 2013, a year that has been rather good for the commercial construction industry. This year, I thought I’d take a look at our lengthy, active bid sheet in making 2014 commercial construction industry trends and predictions in the coming year. Upscale restaurants will be a growing trend in 2014.

Commercial 283

Commercial Industrial Chicago Retail 283

HardHatChat

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

For shopping mall owners, this has meant finding ways to reconfigure areas with mall renovation projects to support more retailers with smaller footprints. It’s always good to see this much dirt moving in the commercial construction industry and this activity should gain velocity in 2015.

Commercial 299

Commercial Retail Industrial Construction 299

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

A holistic view of facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction therefore involve consideration all factors and interactions impact the outcomes in terms of cost, quality, time, sustainability, community, and overall satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders. achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.

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Sustainability Management Procurement Renovating 182

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Major renovation to Providence’s downtown library is completed (BD+C) . The largest public library renovation in Rhode Island’s history was celebrated earlier this month when the Providence Public Library (PPL) posted a 23-minute-long video that served as a virtual ribbon cutting, followed a few days later by a grand opening gala.".

Renovating 98

Renovating Industrial 98

Pro Builder

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Kitchen and Bath Industry Remains Optimistic Despite Changing Growth Patterns. Some homeowners are delaying renovations for cheaper prices in 2022, but kitchen and bath companies are still seeing strong consumer activity. Fri, 12/10/2021 - 10:18. Right now, it is at 12.6%.”. Kitchen + Bath.

Industrial 52

Industrial Remodeling Renovating Retail 52

BD+C

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

In renovating and expanding the Indian Trails Public Library in Wheeling, Ill., design architect Product Architecture + Design drew influences from the hospitality industry to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Renovating 76

Renovating Architecture Zoning Design 76

Fieldwire

APRIL 18, 2022

One industry significantly impacting global emissions is construction. It’s one of the largest global polluters — largely because it’s such a resource-intensive and indispensable industry. How Much Carbon Does the Construction Industry Emit? Nearly 11% of global carbon emissions derive from the construction industry.

Industrial 98

Industrial Regulation Sustainability Construction 98

ENR Construction

MARCH 13, 2023

When the Michigan Central Station was constructed in 1913, passenger rail reflected Detroit’s booming role in the industrial revolution, with historical records indicating that the structure was the tallest station of its time.

Michigan 69

Michigan Renovating Industrial Construction 69

BD+C

DECEMBER 23, 2020

The meteoric rise of the mail-order industry, spearheaded by the Chicago-based Montgomery Ward and Sears catalogs, turned Chicago into the distribution center of the nation nearly overnight. . Originally completed in 1921, it underwent a monumental expansion in 1932 to meet the city's unprecedented postal needs.

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Office Chicago Renovating Maine 132

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 7, 2022

Multiple studies by industry and the GAO note that over 80% of the failures in public sector facilities repair, renovation, and new builds are due to owner lack of effective leadership. Since the closing years of the Sixties, productivity in construction has been declining at a rate many industry leaders find appalling. .

Management 228

Management Construction Procurement Renovating 228

ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

With its Beaux-Arts design that includes a pioneering H-shaped plan that maximizes natural light, the landmark Emigrant Industrial Savings Bank building was ideal for being transformed into a 40,000-sq-ft public art center.

Renovating 36

Renovating Banking Plans Industrial 36

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 30, 2023

Industrialized Construction Bridges the Gap Between Traditional and Future Building – Q&A with Salla Eckardt Salla Eckardt has built a career by challenging the status quo to forge a path of growth and innovation. Have you always been interested in industrialized construction? Let’s dive in!

Industrial 52

Industrial Construction Fabrication Innovation 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 30, 2023

With over 20 years of experience–most recently working for Microsoft as its Director of Digital Building Lifecycle and Innovation–Salla has built a reputation in the construction industry for fostering programs that utilize emerging technology and innovative applications to inform digital strategy. Let’s dive in!

Industrial 52

Industrial Construction Fabrication Innovation 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 26, 2016

On Call Renovation, Repair Construction – Job Order Contracting. On-call renovation, repair, sustainability and maintenance contracts, especially JOB ORDER CONTRACTS can significantly improve construction project efficiency and financial transparency… IF they are developed managed, and monitored properly.

Contract 100

Contract Renovating Construction Long Beach 100

ENR Construction

DECEMBER 18, 2019

But construction has the creative problem-solving, dedicated resources and methodical follow-through to benefit women—and benefit from them.

Equity 69

Equity Viewpoint Renovating Industrial 69

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 28, 2024

Research Report 271, Construction Industry Institute, Austin, Tx. Understanding Construction Industry Experience and Attitudes toward Integrated Project Delivery.” Public procurement of construction services could be improved through the adoption of currently available best management practices. Ballard, G., and Cho, S. and Dossick, C.

Procurement 190

Procurement Construction DC AIA 190

BD+C

JANUARY 21, 2019

There’s an assumption in the hotel industry that plaster walls are not susceptible to mold growth--but don’t let your guard down.

Renovating 53

Renovating Industrial 53

Job Order Contracting

MAY 11, 2023

Objectively VALIDATE Contractor and Subcontractor Construction Cost Estimates Construction cost management capabilities are critical to the success of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. 2 Validating contractor estimates using a locally researched cost database can save 30%-40% of overall project costs. #3

Contractors 160

Contractors CSI Estimating Architecture 160

Job Order Contracting

MAY 4, 2021

An average savings on the order of 25 to 30 percent can be achieved when facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build processes are standardized at a program level. Just stop doing the same old things that will never work. Schedule a 15-minute introductory call. and Walker, J. , Oswald, T. and Burati, J. Walker, D.H.T., “An

Honolulu 264

Honolulu Construction Procurement Hawaii 264

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 10, 2022

You might think that with industries’ worst record of accomplishment, that the AECOO and Facilites Management Sector, would be focused upon cost management. The opposite is true. . Poor Awareness and Education is the Norm.

Procurement 223

Procurement Construction BIM Change Orders 223