Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Sustainable public sector facilities management is long overdue. Rampant economic and environmental waste remains the norm regarding lifecycle management of public sector physical infrastructure. The reality is that, relative to other industries and activities, construction and FM are not complex. Why systems thinking?

Sustainability 242

Sustainability Management Procurement Renovating 242

The Constructor

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Smart asphalt represents a groundbreaking advancement in road construction technology, combining self-healing capabilities with energy-harvesting systems. As infrastructure demands grow worldwide, smart asphalt emerges as a crucial solution for reducing maintenance costs and creating sustainable transportation networks.

Roads 130

Roads Transportation Electrical Innovation 130

Job Order Contracting

JULY 30, 2024

Facilities Sustainment, Restoration, and Modification (FSRM) Peter Cholakis Improve facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes and reduce costs July 30, 2024 WHAT? Facilities sustainment – The maintenance and repair activities necessary to keep an inventory of facilities in good working order.

Sustainability 243

Sustainability Procurement Plans Management 243

Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Australia is set to embark on a transformative journey in 2024, with a range of mega-infrastructure projects poised to reshape its urban and regional landscapes. By understanding where the biggest investments are happening, construction firms can align their strategies to maximize opportunities in 2024.

Infrastructure 52

Infrastructure Metro Airports Project Management 52

Building Radar

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The construction industry is known for offering a wide range of career opportunities. However, one of the most common questions people have is, “How much does a construction worker make?” Reports indicate that construction workers in states with booming construction projects, such as California and Texas, tend to earn more.

Construction 97

Construction Project Management Los Angeles Certification 97

Construction Today

JANUARY 21, 2025

The race to dominate the AI landscape is pushing tech giants to invest in unprecedented infrastructure expansions. This bold move underscores the increasing demand for AI-driven cloud services, sustainability innovations, and hyperscale computing solutions.

Sustainability 59

Sustainability United States Innovation Infrastructure 59

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Effective public sector construction project management requires an understanding of the requisite role of owners as stakeholders. Sustainable Facilities Management “A project is a temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product or service.

Project Management 246

Project Management Management Procurement Construction 246

Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Canada is gearing up for a transformative year in 2024, with several ambitious infrastructure projects set to break ground. As the country focuses on sustainable development, key initiatives are being launched to address growing urban needs and support long-term economic resilience top construction projects. Estimated at $1.4

Infrastructure 52

Infrastructure Sustainability Security Bidding 52

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2021

Facilities and infrastructure project investments have long-term consequences. Life Cycle Costing as an Important Contribution to Feasibility Study Construction Projects. In Advances in Life Cycle Engineering for Sustainable Manufacturing Businesses. Construction Management and Economics. Buildings and constructed assets.

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Life Cycle Management Procurement Construction 264

Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

As infrastructure and public works projects bolster the Emerald City, private construction has weakened.

Seattle 153

Seattle Sustainability Infrastructure Construction 153

Lets Build

JULY 1, 2022

3D-printed buildings have been popping up more frequently over the last few years, but are they a gimmick, or could they be the future of sustainable construction ? Let’s discuss the benefits and challenges of 3D-printed buildings and whether or not they’re the answer to the problem of sustainable construction.

Sustainability 148

Sustainability Construction Materials Industrial 148

Construction Dive

JULY 8, 2024

Nearly 150 road, rail, transit and port projects will receive discretionary grant funds from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity, or RAISE, program.

Infrastructure 147

Infrastructure DOT Transportation Equity 147

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 2, 2020

But when modern American society thinks about green building, those thoughts are almost universally of buildings and not of infrastructure like roads and bridges. As sustainability increasingly becomes mainstream, one of the strategies some government departments of transportation have adopted is a “green streets and highways rating system.”

Roads 296

Roads Green Certification Transportation 296

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2023

Despite the hype of many vendors, Technology will NOT SOLVE Construction Productivity Woes. Those doing the work do far more than complete repair, renovation, maintenance, of new construction tasks, they manage quality and develop creative solutions to ever-present variables. – Krafcik, 1998. appeared first on 4BT.

Products 253

Products Construction Procurement Management 253

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 21, 2022

Should Areas Cost Factors be used for Construction Cost Estimating? As a result, more than 40 years after the introduction of area cost factors (ACFs), the federal government is no closer to its goals of having construction cost estimates match actual construction costs, or properly adjusting for regional (location based) variances.

Estimating 263

Estimating Construction Procurement Budgeting 263

Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In 2024, Texas is poised to become one of the hottest construction markets in the United States, driven by a combination of robust economic growth, population influx, and government-backed infrastructure projects. Major Construction Hotspots in Texas for 2024 1. Infrastructure and Transportation Projects 3.

Texas 52

Texas Fort Worth Houston Austin 52

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The fundamental requirements for achieving adequate cost management with respect to physical infrastructure sustainment and new construction are shown below. Physical Infrastructure Management – Requisite Tools. Tools and services to accomplish the goal are readily available.

Renovating 264

Renovating Procurement Infrastructure Foundation 264

Construction Dive

JANUARY 29, 2024

PCL Construction pioneers climate-resilient infrastructure, addressing water scarcity and promoting sustainability with cutting-edge technology.

Infrastructure 131

Infrastructure Sustainability Construction 131

Job Order Contracting

MAY 6, 2022

The ultimate benefit provided by integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery solution is significantly improved life-cycle total cost of ownership asset management. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 26(1), 104–. Lean Construction Institute and. Understanding Construction.

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Procurement Plans Construction Life Cycle 264

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Construction cost knowledge management is a component of integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. Most real property owners have not yet recognized the importance of construction cost knowledge management and thus have not developed the capabilities needed to support it.

Management 264

Management Construction Procurement Defense 264

Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

China’s construction industry is poised for significant growth in 2024, driven by major infrastructure projects across the country. Understanding where the construction boom is happening in China is crucial for companies looking to capitalize on these opportunities. Key Infrastructure Projects in China for 2024 1.

Airports 52

Airports Infrastructure Construction Green 52

Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

California is experiencing a construction boom in 2024, driven by substantial investments in infrastructure, renewable energy, and urban development. As the largest state economy in the United States, California is focusing on enhancing its infrastructure to meet the growing demands of its population.

California 52

California Los Angeles San Francisco Roads 52

PC Construction

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The recognition, in the Environmental, New Construction category, highlights the exceptional efforts in bringing to life a project that not only transforms how organic waste is processed but also contributes to sustainability and renewable energy generation in Vermont.

Vermont 104

Vermont AGC Resource Organization 104

Construction Today

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

. “This exposure piqued my interest in the importance of infrastructure for a safe, secure, sustainable and prosperous society.

Infrastructure 52

Infrastructure Software Software Insurance 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 30, 2022

But when it comes to construction, any building or infrastructure project completed today will most likely still be operational in 2050. The push for sustainable construction. In the next few years, spending on infrastructure by Australia’s state and federal governments is expected to top $166 billion.

Sustainability 96

Sustainability Construction Infrastructure Autodesk 96

Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The construction landscape in New York is set to experience a transformative year in 2024, driven by substantial investments in infrastructure, transportation, and sustainable urban development. Key Construction Hotspots in New York for 2024 1. Major Infrastructure Developments 3.

New York 52

New York Airports Construction Sustainability 52

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

STOP using ACFs – The inherent flaws of Area Cost Factors There are multiple false assumptions associated with Military Construction Budgeting and Area Cost Factors. They are used in the development of military construction program projects and/or alternative basing studies.

Estimating 240

Estimating Defense Procurement Budgeting 240

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

. #1 Job Order Contracting (JOC) is suitable for a wide range of facilities and horizonal physical infrastructure construction projects, including repairs, renovations, maintenance, sustainment, and new construction. 3 Direct collaboration between owner and design-builder teams is a principle of JOC.

Contract 263

Contract Procurement Renovating Budgeting 263

Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Brazil is entering a dynamic phase in 2024, with significant construction projects aimed at boosting economic growth, enhancing infrastructure, and promoting sustainable development. Understanding where construction is most active in Brazil provides valuable insights for companies looking to capitalize on these opportunities.

Metro 52

Metro Roads Infrastructure Construction 52

Construction Today

OCTOBER 15, 2024

PCL Construction, a Canadian firm with US headquarters in Denver, has secured a $300 million contract to modernize Amtrak’s King Street Yard in Seattle.

Seattle 105

Seattle Contract Green Denver 105

Building Radar

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The US commercial building construction market is a massive and competitive landscape, with several leading companies dominating the sector. The commercial construction sector includes office buildings, retail spaces, and industrial facilities, and knowing who the major companies are can provide insights into market trends and opportunities.

Commercial 52

Commercial US Construction Project Management 52

Construction Specifier

JUNE 17, 2024

Designing for resilience As climate-related stressors intensify, resiliency—the ability to adapt to, withstand, and rapidly recover from hazards—has become an increasingly urgent issue for building owners, government officials, property insurers, and design and construction professionals. Most of its components are naturally occurring.

Concrete 105

Concrete Sustainability Construction Miami 105

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 29, 2020

Detailed line item construction cost estimating is a prerequisite to obtaining best value outcomes for facilities / built infrastructure repair, renovation maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects. see LEAN construction guide ). see LEAN construction guide ). appeared first on 4BT.

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Estimating Procurement Life Cycle Construction 191

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 26, 2018

Technology coming to the construction industry isn’t a new topic. But if this month’s news is any indication, the trend toward new, inventive construction technology continues to move along quickly. In construction, safety will likely be one of the biggest uses for this technology. BIM to Aid in Eiffel Tower Makeover.

Industrial 214

Industrial BIM Construction United States 214

Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Mass walls, often constructed using materials like concrete, stone, or brick, are designed to manage heat flow, making them essential for both commercial and residential buildings importance of mass walls. Understanding the Functionality of Mass Walls What Defines a Mass Wall?

Construction 52

Construction Sustainability Materials Regulation 52

PC Construction

MARCH 13, 2025

PC Construction has been at the forefront of construction, design and project delivery in the water and wastewater market for over 60 years. Arlington County, Virginia: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advancing sustainability goals using thermal hydrolysis process.

Conference 82

Conference Atlanta Arlington Florida 82

Building Radar

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Building a strong professional network is essential for construction analysts aiming to advance their careers and stay updated with industry trends. Engaging in creating targeted outreach strategies for new construction projects also helps in expanding your network.

Industrial 52

Industrial Construction Infrastructure Conference 52