The Colosseum: Construction of the World’s Largest Amphitheater
The Constructor
OCTOBER 5, 2020
The Colosseum, Rome’s greatest amphitheater, was commissioned by the Emperor Vespasian in 72 CE. It is built on the marshy site of an artificial lake.
What Certifications Does A Crane Need To Operate On Construction Sites?
Construction Marketing
JUNE 19, 2023
Crane certifications are crucial for construction site operations due to their critical role and potential risks. Promoting safety in construction sites involves ensuring operators understand standard procedures, equipment inspections, load calculations, and hazard identification.
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The Complete Guide to Project Commissioning
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 17, 2022
The main driving force behind a successful project is improved commissioning—and that’s what you’ll learn about below. . Why is Project Commissioning Important? Project commissioning, also referred to as Cx, is a series of milestones that includes the testing of systems, materials, and staff who will be operating the systems.
JOC Program Manager’s Duties
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 22, 2020
Communicate with customers, consultants, regulatory agencies, and presentations at Board meetings and/or Commission hearings. Arrange for contractor access and on-site coordination to minimize impact of project construction to normal operations at the organization’s facilities.
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State-Fed Fight Heats Up Over Building Private Nuclear Disposal Sites
ENR Construction
JULY 17, 2022
Nuclear Regulatory Commission will answer state's new court claim that US Supreme Court ruling limits agency power to license $350M interim storage site, while New Mexico sues NRC over $230M storage site now moving forward.
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Testing, Testing: Commissioning During COVID-19
Stok
JULY 21, 2020
Building commissioning has remained a priority throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, but with tiny mechanical rooms that make social distancing a challenge on site, building operators and engineers must get creative to safely stick to their projects’ commissioning schedules. Option #1: virtual BMS testing. The process.
State-Fed Court Fights Heat Up Over Building Private Nuclear Disposal Sites
ENR Construction
JULY 17, 2022
Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Texas site developer will answer new state claim that US Supreme Court ruling limits agency license authority for $350M interim storage site, while New Mexico sues NRC over $230M storage site now moving forward.
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Implementing an ‘asset drawdown strategy’ for site decarbonization
BD+C
JUNE 5, 2023
Implementing an ‘asset drawdown strategy’ for site decarbonization Solidifying a decarbonization plan via an “asset drawdown strategy” that carefully considers both capital and operating costs represents a game-changing opportunity for existing properties to compete with new projects. is a complex system that delivers power as it is produced.
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Jean Nouvel commissioned to design Islam Museum next to WTC
BD+C
AUGUST 4, 2014
Soho Properties’ CEO Sharif El-Gamal commissioned French architect Jean Nouvel to design the Islam Museum on a site the company purchased on 49-51 Park Place for $10.7 million, Archinect reports. Architects Building Owner Contractors Designers Cultural Facilities Engineers Facility Managers Religious Facilities'
HS2 construction shake-up sees main contractor changes
Construction Enquirer
JUNE 1, 2023
The Enquirer understands the changes involve a number of sites in the North Chilterns area where EKFB (Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and Bam Nuttall) was main contractor. The Align joint venture of Bouygues Travaux Publics, Sir Robert McAlpine and VolkerFitzpatrick will take over the sites during the next six months.
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Developers are harkened for major revitalization project in Pittsburgh
BD+C
OCTOBER 3, 2018
Last month, the Planning Commission for the city of Pittsburgh approved a revised Preliminary Land Development Plan for Hazelwood Green, a 178-acre riverfront site—and the last big developable contiguous land mass in this metro—that was once where LTV Steel and Jones & Laughlin Steel milled steel and coke.
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Report identifies root causes of cost management failures on projects
Construction Law
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Four root causes have been identified by the National Infrastructure Commission as being behind systemic failures of cost management on major infrastructure projects in a new report ‘Cost drivers of major infrastructure projects in the UK’. See the panel to the right.
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Judicial review process needs to be streamlined, says report
Construction Law
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Measures to streamline the judicial review process, reduce the amount of time it takes for legal challenges against projects to move through the courts, and improve the way data on case progress is published have been proposed in an independent report commissioned by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
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Employers may have more room to appeal willful violations
FDR Safety
DECEMBER 19, 2012
And now a ruling by the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission could encourage more companies to appeal willful citations in hopes of having them reduced to serious. An administrative law judge for the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission appeared to be following that same logic in a second case.
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Optimize Building Performance in Real Time: Intro to Monitoring Based Commissioning
Stok
JULY 31, 2019
With data at the forefront of the industry, building performance can be closely monitored and continually optimized through Monitoring Based Commissioning (MBCx). What is Monitoring Based Commissioning? It consists of BMS analysis, energy meter data analysis, and ongoing commissioning support. How does MBCx differ from Cx?
Feds Issue Final Rules to Boost Transmission Project Development
ENR Construction
MAY 14, 2024
Long-anticipated Federal Energy Regulatory Commission rules require power providers to conduct 20-year-ahead plans for long-term transmission needs and give agency backstop siting authority for projects that cross multiple states.
Environmental regulation reforms to boost growth
Construction Law
APRIL 3, 2025
A review of environmental regulation commissioned by the department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs rules out the need for a bonfire of the regulations, but says the current system is outdated, inefficient and highly complex. See the panel to the right.
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All You Need To Know About Construction Project Management To Get Started
Construction Marketing
AUGUST 3, 2022
Safety is another huge concern of construction project management, and thus they are responsible for the supervision of the work site and assessing any current and potential risks that can occur. . Once the building has passed muster, the building will be commissioned and then handed over to the client and occupancy will begin.
National Mall’s Constitution Gardens redesign unanimously approved
BD+C
NOVEMBER 4, 2014
Commission of Fine Arts and The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC). Rogers Partners Architects+Urban Designers and PWP Landscape Architecture has announced that their redesign of Constitution Gardens on the National Mall, co-designed by the two firms, received unanimous approval from the U.S.
GHG, SHG, SEC Regulations – Facilities Regs and Reporting Changes Coming Soon
Job Order Contracting
MAY 17, 2022
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposal to require that public companies disclose climate-related information. Organizational. Equity share. Operational. Direct GHG emissions and removals. Energy indirect emissions. Other indirect emission. GHG/SEC Reporting. 17 CFR 210, 229, 232, 239, and 249, RIN 3235-AM87.
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The Top 5 Surveyor Posts of 2017
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JANUARY 3, 2018
For instance, forgetting to schedule regular safety trainings and not having enough water on-site to keep crews hydrated are problems you can easily remedy, or better yet, avoid with a little planning. January is the season for resolutions, and here’s a good one for contractors: Avoid common mistakes, especially easily avoidable ones.
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Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group
BD+C
DECEMBER 14, 2023
In construction, he actively engages with projects teams to minimize embodied carbon through strategic material procurement, streamline commissioning efforts, and facilitates comprehensive sustainability training with trade partners and client operations teams. Mchael Swenson, Director of Sustainability at Suffolk Design.
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Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 25, 2018
Location • Extent of site works. Site restrictions developer/contractor. Management costs • Broker commissions. Site services outside the property • Contingencies. Management costs • Broker commissions. Site services outside the property • Contingencies. Building shape, size and height • Design method.
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Independent major project delivery delay review commissioned
Construction Law
MARCH 8, 2024
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Vogtle Project Owner’s Quality-Assurance Gets NRC Scrutiny
ENR Construction
JUNE 22, 2021
Georgia nuclear powerplant site's need for construction remediation of installed electrical cable systems triggered US Nuclear Regulatory Commission action
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Treasury Minister promises end to infrastructure ‘chaos’ of recent years
Construction Law
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The Treasury has announced that a new National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) to replace the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) and the Major Projects Authority (MPA) will be launched in Spring next year.
7 key benefits of Lean construction for wind farms
Lets Build
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
More to read: Site implementation and assessment of lean construction techniques. When a client discusses a possible future commission, lean construction for wind farms should be imbued into every site design, timescale proposal, and costing. This must take place at every stage of a project. How does this relate to wind farms?
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Canada's $12B Site C Hydro Dam Aims for Long-Haul Completion
ENR Construction
JULY 19, 2023
megaproject, set to commission in 2025, awaits key government ruling before it can start filling its reservoir this fall, as well as scrutiny of its contracting and transmission link approaches. Controversial B.C.
Homes LEEDing the Way to Sustainability and Resiliency
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
The design had to appear organic and natural on the site, satisfy the town’s Historical Commission guidelines, be beautiful and high quality, and meet the lifestyle expectations of contemporary families. As a result, site design for the project was paramount. Photo: Greg Premru Photography. . .
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The Wild West of Solar Renewable Energy Credits
Green Building Law Update
MARCH 4, 2014
All net metered utility customers and solar on site generators in Maryland own SRECs produced by installations unless or until they choose to sell or otherwise transfer SRECs to another party. In order to begin producing SRECs, a solar installation owner must apply for a one time certification from the Maryland Public Service Commission.
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Challenging Times = Emerging Sales Opportunities
Pro Builder
MARCH 16, 2021
Today, rapidly changing events in the industry are providing opportunities to create long-term relationships that can result in high commission dollars and increased sales. . Compensation, commissions, and the independent contractor relationship will all change. Saul Klein. Realtor emeritus, CFP. As inefficiencies are eliminated.
Service Truck Crane Operators Get New Certification Program
Construction Equipment
APRIL 30, 2013
The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) has made available a new CCO certification program for service truck crane operators. Service truck cranes are widely used for propane delivery, mining, and heavy equipment assembly, repair, and service, as well as by local municipalities’ service workers.
IGCC Series: The Energy Conservation Obstacle to IGCC Adoption
Green Building Law Update
AUGUST 2, 2011
Section 601.1 - This chapter shall regulate the design, construction, commissioning and operation of buildings and building sites for the effective use of energy. Section 601.2 - The intent of this code is to ensure the effective use of energy by building and building sites.
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Opportunities Shine in Community Solar
Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 25, 2015
But a 2008 study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory found that less than 27% of residential rooftops are suitable for hosting an on site photovoltaic system, after taking into consideration structural, shading, and ownership issues. Advances in solar technology have made photovoltaics a much sought after energy alternative.
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Supercharge Your Handover Processes with these AU 2023 Classes
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 19, 2023
For owners and contractors alike, commissioning and handover process can be stressful, expensive, and long. The right conferences can offer strategies to manage and improve complex processes like commissioning and handover. We can’t wait to see you next month at AU 2023 in Las Vegas (or virtually)!
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98 Water Commission to give industry ‘root and branch’ review
Construction Law
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
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KPMG Report: The value of Information Management in construction for VolkerWessels
Lets Build
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
A report commissioned by the University of Cambridge’s Centre for Digital Built Britain (CDBB) and prepared by KPMG focused on the value of Information Management within construction and infrastructure sectors. Benefits of digital transformation for VolkerWessels.
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Green Building Law Update
OCTOBER 2, 2013
In addition to those mandated requirements, the Code delineates a list of ‘greener’ optional sustainable measures.
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September 2014 newsletter
FDR Safety
SEPTEMBER 18, 2014
If there is an OSHA citation most likely to be overturned on appeal to the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission it would be one issued under the General Duty clause. Not all these citations are valid, especially in light of a 1997 case decided by the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. By Jim Stanley.
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2018 IgCC is Not in Use Anywhere. A Detailed Analysis of Why?
Green Building Law Update
DECEMBER 1, 2019
But draw your own conclusions: This 2018 IgCC contains requirements that address site sustainability, water use efficiency, energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality, materials and resources, and construction and plans for operation. On the very first page of the site sustainability provisions, sec 501.3.1.2 Sec 501.3.8.1
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156 Championing Regulatory Compliance with the Right Construction Management Software
Viewpoint Construction Technology
NOVEMBER 5, 2018
The Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) is responsible for monitoring all builders and infrastructure organisations to ensure that they abide by the Building Code. Through site visits, inspections, compliance audits and education and advice sessions, the ABCC is able to closely observe contractors.
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OSHA Alert: How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection
FDR Safety
MARCH 19, 2020
The designated representative can then supervise and monitor the inspection by telephone, giving instructions to the back-up until he or she arrives on site. If the work is completed, for example at a construction site, then the citations should be posted at the employer’s main office. Department of Labor. Court of Appeals.
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How to ensure that your 3-6 week planning will be delivered on time
Lets Build
AUGUST 24, 2020
The slightest delay on a single activity on site may result in subcontractors wandering around the field for weeks without being able to complete the work that has been assigned to them. See everything that happens on site reflected instantly on the schedule. What is a lookahead schedule? Automate compliance processes.
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IPA and NIC to be scrapped by a Labour government
Construction Law
MAY 23, 2024
The Labour Party will scrap the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) and National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) if it wins the General Election, and replace them with a new body to be called the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA). See the panel to the right.
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