Construction Marketing

JULY 14, 2022

Current Metal Building Prices Vs. Other Materials. Maintenance requirements are definitely something to think about before you even pick your building material. With metal buildings, they should be inspected and cleaned once a year. For concrete, you’ll need to clean, inspect, and repair cracks as needed.

Commercial 208

Commercial Fabrication Concrete Inspections 208

Construction Specifier

JULY 4, 2022

While repairing and salvaging existing materials is generally regarded as the first choice when addressing deterioration in exterior restoration projects, replacing some amount of material is often unavoidable. Existing is the material that is currently present, original is the material used when the building was constructed.

Materials 52

Materials Employment Design AIA 52

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates. The requirements of site for buildings with different occupancies are different. Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW.

Residential 240

Residential Site Plans Concrete 240

The Constructor

MARCH 19, 2012

Timber: This is the most common material used for bracing members to the form face. Mon, 1 Oct 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates. It is easily cut to shape on site, and if handled and stored carefully, it can be used many times.

Materials 136

Materials Concrete Fabrication Foundation 136

BD+C

MAY 11, 2016

However, it is still important to conduct regular inspection of the building façade to identify emerging problems and to plan for replacement of materials approaching the end of their lifespan. If properly designed and constructed, brick masonry can be highly durable and tends to demand little in the way of routine repairs.

Inspections 40

Inspections Materials Plans Design 40

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The opportunities and constraints inherent to a site and the response to a program/design brief are analysed and documented in an overall site planning document that should accompany a development application. Good site planning therefore starts with a comprehensive analysis of the site, within the immediate and regional context.

Site 118

Site Plans Construction Concrete 118

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 17, 2023

You can consider various installation options if you plan to have one. Therefore, it’s equally crucial to inspect your roof so you can decide where to put the solar panels. Review The Engineer’s Plan. Once you’ve received the energy audit report, the next step is to have an engineer review the plan.

Commercial 284

Commercial Electrical Permits Inspections 284

Construction Enquirer

MAY 11, 2023

Inspections will specifically focus on dust control, checking employers and workers know the risks, plan their work, and are using the right controls. They will also gain assurances that asbestos containing materials have been identified and removed or managed where necessary to prevent or reduce exposure. ”

Site 128

Site Risk Employment Inspections 128

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Construction sites these days have no shortage of data: design and BIM data from the planning stages of a project, jobsite data collected by wearables, mobile devices and sensors on equipment/materials, accounting and job progress data from the office, project management data and much more. Diving Deeper into Construction Data.

Construction 240

Construction Software Software Cash Flow 240

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

The fundamental reason for poor outcomes is the failure to implement and properly manage robust and integrated LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery processes. 10% are due to equipment and/or materials delays, most off which could have been foreseen.

Schedule 163

Schedule Management Procurement Construction 163

HardHatChat

MARCH 27, 2018

Compare that to building a traditional masonry wall, which requires delivering materials, setting up scaffolding, mixing mortar and building the wall one piece at a time. Basically, all you need is a crane operator to lift the sections off the truck they were delivered on, and several workers to guide and set the sections in place.

Commercial 328

Commercial Union Construction Site 328

Pro Builder

APRIL 29, 2022

Construction 3D-printing firm Alquist 3D recently announced plans to build 200 homes in the state of Virginia, an objective which will be the world’s largest 3D construction project to-date, 3D Printing Industry reports. The 3D-printing firm is preparing to chip away at the nation’s affordable housing crisis by building 200 homes in Virginia.

Virginia 98

Virginia Construction Income Inspections 98

Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

Technically, the Project Management Institute (PMI) defines project management as “the art of directing and coordinating human and material resources throughout the life of a project by using modern management techniques to achieve predetermined objectives of scope, cost, time, quality, and participating objectives.”

Project Management 148

Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 148

Safety Services Company

JANUARY 26, 2024

Instances of fires can rise due to flammable materials, electrical hazards, oil spills—the list goes on! So, with February 4th-10th being National Burn Awareness Week , it’s a perfect time to review and mobilize fire and burn policies, training, and planning to ensure our workers and job sites are 100% safe and compliant!

Safety 54

Safety Site Permits Electrical 54

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 31, 2019

Andrew Cuomo proposed a $150 billion, five-year infrastructure plan for transportation and mass transit projects, park facilities and expanding the use of design-build and other alternate project delivery methods. In Chicago, officials are mulling over several design plans for an $8.5 In New York, Gov. Wildfires. Want more?

Industrial 186

Industrial United States Construction Infrastructure 186

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Contractor prepares/updates Detailed Scope of Work referencing any sketches, drawings, photographs, and specifications required to document accurately the work to be accomplished and prepares a detailed line-item proposal of the planned work activity using the current unit price book (UPB). Owner regularly inspects the site.

Change Orders 201

Change Orders Documentation Drawings Contractors 201

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 4, 2022

Manufacturer’s schedule for routine preventive maintenance, inspections, condition monitoring (predictive tests) and adjustments required to ensure proper and economical operation and to minimize repairs. Delineate procedures for preventive maintenance, inspection, adjustment, lubrication and cleaning necessary to minimize repairs.

Equipment 229

Equipment Schedule Inspections Safety 229

CivilJungle

MAY 28, 2021

So, those with profound experience within the field generate detailed plans for a positive result. Once you’ve got worked out on planning emphasis, it’s time to think about all other functional specifications for construction scheme. How to do Planning of Building Construction? Strategic Planning. Operational Planning.

Plans 52

Plans Construction BIM Permits 52

HardHatChat

MARCH 30, 2020

In addition to our construction operations, our Facilities Management team also continues to be active, helping clients address urgent maintenance issues and plan for ongoing maintenance work in this new landscape.

Commercial 156

Commercial Guidelines Construction Negotiation 156

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

All sorts of businesses rely on inventory to provide goods and services to their customers, but when it comes to construction, supplies and materials are truly essential. You’ll always have just enough construction supplies and materials. But these assets require vigilant tracking, constant maintenance, and frequent inspection.

Inventory 226

Inventory Resource Construction Materials 226

Fieldwire

MAY 16, 2022

With the current supply shortage driving up the costs of construction material, waste is not only inefficient but can also dissolve the profit of a job quickly. The fact is, without material, a job site is at a standstill. There is no substitution for timely materials and equipment.

Industrial 98

Industrial Accidents Construction Safety 98

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Also, technology can eliminate manual processes through automation and simplify inspections using drones to enhance safety. Construction technology, whether software or hardware, improves every aspect of the project, from planning and execution to completion and delivery.

Industrial 78

Industrial Construction Safety Inspections 78

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Also, technology can eliminate manual processes through automation and simplify inspections using drones to enhance safety. Construction technology, whether software or hardware, improves every aspect of the project, from planning and execution to completion and delivery.

Industrial 78

Industrial Construction Safety Inspections 78

Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 24, 2016

An award-winning consulting firm that provides geotechnical engineering , construction materials testing and environmental and facilities consulting services and has been ranked as one of the top 100 engineering and environmental firms by ENR, is seeking an assistant staff project manager for construction materials testing.

Project Management 40

Project Management Materials Management Liability 40

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Just like a Job Hazard Assessment (JHA) is a way to develop every day employee safe work practices, an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is planning for possible workplace emergencies. evacuation plan, shelter in place, and fire prevention). In order to be considered current any assessment or plan has to be maintained.

Plans 48

Plans OSHA Safety Equipment 48

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Construction materials containing asbestos were in used in Britain until 1999 when asbestos was prohibited. As a result, many buildings today still contain asbestos material which does not present a danger unless the material that contains it gets damaged.

Remodeling 120

Remodeling Risk Materials Safety 120

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 30, 2018

Lawmakers Push for Innovative Materials in National Infrastructure. A bipartisan group of senators introduced a bill called the Innovative Materials for America’s Growth and Infrastructure Newly Expanded (IMAGINE) Act, which could increase investment in new materials for infrastructure projects like roads and water systems.

Industrial 197

Industrial Construction Infrastructure Innovation 197

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Instead of the installed panels lasting for 100 years, water would be able to penetrate the concrete to deteriorate the materials at a faster rate. Sometimes, the project won’t pass inspection, or it will need to be torn down due to safety and health concerns. Construction mistakes happen, but they can get costly–and fast.

Management 105

Management Construction Documentation Schedule 105

The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Organizing of the project is an important step towards planning of the project. Planning the project: Planning phase of the project management is done based on organization done in the previous step. While doing planning for the project, effective and clear estimate of the time and costs are done.

Project Management 242

Project Management Management Concrete Foundation 242

Lets Build

APRIL 3, 2020

What is a construction blueprint or construction plan? Construction blueprints (also known as construction plans or construction drawings) are two-dimensional drawings that contain all the details that are needed for a project. Today, the term blueprint is still casually used to refer to floor plans. Blueprints may vary in size.

Drawings 139

Drawings Construction Plans Permits 139

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 24, 2018

For many contractors, the accounting enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is the system of record for data, regardless of whether it’s accounting or operations. That’s why it is vital for construction professionals on the jobsite to stay connected to the contractor’s back office.

Software 218

Software Software Mobility Viewpoint 218

cnstrctr

AUGUST 3, 2019

One of the first projects I was on the architect asked us if the firestopping material was installed in the movie theatre. Through my investigation I discovered that firestopping can be a range of materials that are installed in joints within walls, ceilings and floors that have a fire rating to slow the spread of fire throughout a structure.

Construction 92

Construction Materials Products Inspections 92

GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 11, 2018

When choosing materials, keep maintenance costs in mind. Consult with an HVAC professional to determine the appropriate location for HVAC units and to have the systems routinely inspected and tuned. Create a maintenance plan for all machinery used at the warehouse. Choose low-profile, durable concrete slabs.

Inspections 60

Inspections Inventory Accidents Concrete 60

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

This variation — in project size, scope, type, materials, timelines, etc. When you hear the phrase “reduce waste,” materials on the jobsite might first come to mind, since that’s a tangible construction waste. Better planning, collaboration and communication. So how can contractors reduce waste? Streamline Processes.

Construction 201

Construction Project Management Management Contractors 201

BD+C

AUGUST 28, 2023

The next piece is to make sure the team is prepared to collaborate if/when things don’t go to plan. In instances where certain materials prove costlier than expected or when specific equipment has extended lead times, we can actively engage in a streamlined Value Engineering process. It can also cause confusion for subcontractors.

Construction 81

Construction AIA Architecture Contractors 81

Levelset

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Before a construction project can begin, there is a lot of planning, number-crunching, designing, and scheduling that needs to occur. The bulk of all this planning occurs during the preconstruction phase , and this one phase can set the tone for the entire project. But what is preconstruction, and why is it so important?

Risk 52

Risk Feasibility Bidding Budgeting 52

Pro Builder

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Homebuilding is no longer exclusively about materials or land, but instead, how all the pieces fit together within an overarching puzzle. Surprisingly, we discovered that by making some adjustments to not only the materials used, but how we purchase and inventory them, our bottom line was positively impacted, too.

Sustainability 111

Sustainability Materials Transportation Green 111