Construction Business Owner

APRIL 5, 2021

Each milestone or phase — from design to plan to build — requires many data handover cycles, increasing opportunities for rework. Image 2 illustrates the cost of a project increases exponentially when changes are made to designs throughout the course of construction. What exactly determines the success of each construction project?

Modeling 234

Modeling Environment Autodesk BIM 234

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2020

Integrated Procurement, Design, and Construction REQUIRES Direct Owner Involvement and Leadership from Predesign Through Closeout and Beyond: Planning and performance management collaboratively and at a systemic level. Instant access to drawings using Building in Cloud built-in DWG viewer. Defined common data environment.

Software 179

Software Software CSI Life Cycle 179

BD+C

JUNE 28, 2017

Architects and designers use plans, sections, perspective renderings, animations or models to describe a space. As a sculpture student, I always worked from a mock-up rather than detailed drawings. Personally, I have always been drawn to building models.

Design 92

Design Drawings Modeling Documentation 92

HardHatChat

JULY 27, 2020

Earlier this spring, I had the opportunity to talk with Restaurant Development + Design Magazine for an article on “How to Find the Perfect Construction Partner” that just published in the July/August issue. Doing so tells us they are as serious about the project as we are.

Commercial 240

Commercial Contractors Construction Bidding 240

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Job Order Contracting (JOC) has been distorted into a way to simply speed the procurement of repair, renovation, and new build construction, bypassing procurement rigors and doing little to assure mutually beneficial benefit to owners and design-builder or overall efficiency. Enhanced owner and design-builder capabilities.

Contract 264

Contract Procurement Estimating Management 264

Construction Marketing

APRIL 11, 2023

This has obviously led to large-scale improvements in the way structures are designed and building materials are fabricated. Incorporate the Latest Project Management Software Computer-animated design (CAD) technology revolutionized design when it was introduced decades ago.

Project Management 329

Project Management Innovation Management Industrial 329

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Whether creating new architectural expressions or rehabilitating architecturally significant historic buildings, from stick-built to unitized, “off-the-shelf” commodity to custom bespoke systems, utilizing insulating glass units or opaque spandrel panels, simple flat or complex geometry; it seems the sky is the limit with curtain wall design today.

Design 104

Design Fabrication Consulting Bidding 104

The Constructor

MARCH 20, 2012

The required amount of cover will always be specified on the design drawings, but no time should the cover be less than the maximum size of aggregate plus 5mm. The second part is carried out by a surveyor, who will check the steel levels against the required levels from the design drawings.

Concrete 250

Concrete Foundation Materials Design 250

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 19, 2011

Even experience in extensive design in academic context can provide only limited perspective in engineering decision making. Most lessons in engineering decision making come from the cases of histories of failures of structures, which itself are the results of a bad judgement, thus making us understand the pitfalls in conceptual design.

Concrete 230

Concrete Foundation Engineering Design 230

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 10, 2024

We sat down with Mostafa Saber , BIM & Design Manager at Diamond Developers as he walked us through his career journey, the challenges he faces while modernising and his vision for the future of construction. Within five years, I exclusively used Autodesk’s Revit to deliver all my architectural designs.

BIM 119

BIM Management Design Autodesk 119

Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

3 Ways Lean Design Can Help Home Builders Recover Margins. Using a Lean design and construction approach, home builders can reduce waste and costs without sacrificing amenities or marketability of their produc. What Is Lean Design in Home Building? Lean Design is a tool builders all over the country use to reduce costs.

Design 98

Design Drawings Profitability Documentation 98

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Each stage in the JOC task order process is designed to assure collaboration on an early and ongoing basis, clearly communicate a detailed scope of work, and manage all aspects of construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. USACE JOC Participants. Multiple stages are involved for each JOC task order.

Negotiation 191

Negotiation Contract Office Contractors 191

Job Order Contracting

JULY 29, 2021

Lean Construction – Overcoming decades of mistrust, lack of communication, and opposition between facilities owners, designers, engineers, and builders… possible? Design-Bid-Build. Traditional design-bid-build (DBB) delivery process with design, bidding, and construction in separate, sequential steps.

Design 130

Design Bidding Engineering Construction 130

The Constructor

MARCH 19, 2012

Its importance is evident when you consider that the cost of fabrication, erecting and striking the formwork, often exceeds the cost of the concrete it is designed to shape and support. For anything other than most smallest of concreting jobs e.g. walls over 1m in height, a drawing should be provided, showing what formwork is required.

Concrete 223

Concrete Foundation Materials Design 223

HardHatChat

APRIL 12, 2019

Whether it’s a completely refreshed design for an existing restaurant brand or an entirely new business model, such as a unique idea for a family entertainment venue, we love working with clients to figure out how to make their design intent become a reality as efficiently as possible. There are several benefits to doing so.

Negotiation 177

Negotiation Bidding Commercial Construction 177

Lets Build

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Design defects. Design defects are a result of the design team failing to produce organised and accurate construction documents. Inefficient document distribution. This means contractors struggle to get the necessary documents signed and approved in time to stay on track. Store your documents in one place.

Documentation 148

Documentation Construction Inspections Site 148

HardHatChat

MARCH 17, 2015

Interestingly enough, we have found owners for many of the commercial construction projects out-to-bid are looking to work with design-build construction firms. Englewood Construction is currently working on a design-build project for the renovation of Stratford Square mall in Bloomingdale, Ill. True partnership.

Design 120

Design Commercial Budgeting Budget 120

BD+C

OCTOBER 3, 2024

4 ways AI impacts building design beyond dramatic imagery 0 qpurcell Thu, 10/03/2024 - 07:52 AEC Tech Kristen Forward, Design Technology Futures Leader, NBBJ, shows four ways the firm is using AI to generate value for its clients. Image courtesy NBBJ 1.

Design 98

Design Modeling Architecture Budgeting 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 3, 2023

Anyone who works in the construction industry is intimately familiar with different types of construction drawings. Here’s a simple primer for understanding the differences and the roles each type of drawing plays in the construction process. What Are Construction Drawings? But can you define the differences between them?

Drawings 52

Drawings Documentation Construction Change Orders 52

Building Radar

AUGUST 5, 2024

As-Built drawings play a crucial role in documenting the completed state of a project. These drawings reflect the exact dimensions, locations, and specifications of all elements as they were constructed, providing a comprehensive record of the final product. What Are As-Built Drawings? Importance of As-Built Drawings 1.

Drawings 52

Drawings ProCore Inspections Renovating 52

Wolgast Corporation

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Whether it is a healthcare practice, manufacturing facility, office building, auto dealership, or restaurant, or if it is new construction or a remodel, we use the steps or phases of Design-Build construction to break down the commercial construction process most efficiently for our clients.

Commercial 127

Commercial Drawings Bidding Budgeting 127

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 11, 2023

When there’s no single source of truth on design and build projects, it leads to confusion, delays, rework and cost overruns. Tétris specialises in turnkey solutions for corporate clients, managing the design and build of inspiring, functional, and sustainable offices, retail and hospitality spaces.

Autodesk 98

Autodesk Design BIM Drawings 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 4, 2022

If a picture can speak a thousand words, in a project, as-built drawings can speak a thousand construction processes. But in all seriousness, with the hundreds and thousands of steps and documents needed to complete just one project, as-builts might be overlooked for their importance. Shop drawing changes. Design changes.

Drawings 52

Drawings Documentation Renovating Permits 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 30, 2018

Right now, the one that’s having the most impact for us is building information modeling (BIM), virtual design and construction. The process has been billed by many contractors as the future of construction, opening the door to new design and building ideas that might not have been realized before.

Project Management 173

Project Management Management Contractors Software 173

HardHatChat

JULY 19, 2011

To do this effectively and efficiently, we need to review as-built drawings to see what big tickets items can be re-used and what existing infrastructure we can integrate into the re-design of the space to save on retrofitting a mall construction costs.

Commercial 201

Commercial Retail Change Orders Construction 201

The Constructor

MARCH 19, 2012

Below are the checks that should be verified before pouring begins: Is the formwork erected in accordance with the approved drawings? The cost of remedial work due to formwork deflection will usually exceed the original cost of doing the job properly. Is the formwork restrained against movement in all directions?

Concrete 235

Concrete Inspections Foundation Materials 235

Building Radar

JULY 16, 2024

In the construction industry, shop drawings play a crucial role in the execution of projects, providing detailed illustrations and specifications for components and assemblies. This article explores what shop drawings are, their significance in construction, and how they facilitate seamless project execution. What are Shop Drawings?

Drawings 52

Drawings Fabrication Construction Risk 52

The Constructor

AUGUST 23, 2012

Restraint fixings are designed to hold panels back and transfer all horizontal forces (such as wind pressure or suction) to the structure. Design of fixings in precast cladding: The basic requirement in any cladding design is that support and restraint to the main structure to be provided.

Concrete 192

Concrete Foundation Materials Design 192

Pro Builder

JUNE 22, 2023

Understanding the capabilities of the factory allowed us to meet the attainability goals for the project,” says White, director of design at Dahlin Group , in Irvine, Calif. And losing that 1 foot didn’t affect the livability or marketability of the homes at all.” Not so in a factory.

Site 92

Site Housing Design Industrial 92

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Contract Documents. Specifications Drawings and Other Documents. 4.005 Design Requirements and Design Documentation. Discrepancies and Contract Document Review. Shop Drawings. Ownership and Use of Drawings, Specifications and Other Documents. Phase I Proposal Score Sheet.

Contract 100

Contract Bidding Documentation Drawings 100

The Constructor

MAY 29, 2012

For instance, the concrete sub and superstructure should not need replacing during 120 year design life. Here the data is fed into the agency’s database such that it can gain an overall picture of the state of the bridge and calculate an estimate of likely future expenditure. Not all the components of a bridge is deteriorate at the same rate.

Inspections 203

Inspections Concrete Foundation Roads 203

BIM & Beam

APRIL 11, 2018

Building on Autodesk’s strategy to make Revit a robust model authoring tool for designing and detailing, the Revit 2019 release includes a number of new features that increase modeling versatility, accuracy, and productivity for engineers and detailers. Detailed Steel Design. Documentation with steel details.

Structural Engineering 19

Structural Engineering Revit Engineering Fabrication 19

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

Locate your property using Google Maps and immediately obtain all the associated construction and operational information, documents, correspondences, drawings, etc. Any document type and all of the most common viewers for any type of browser can be handled. Document Management. Building Information Modeling – BIM.

Software 100

Software Software Management Contract 100

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Reduce costs and improve efficiency for buildings and infrastructure projects by consolidating and seamlessly exchanging information throughout the design, procure, build, and operations life-cycle. Information can be contained within 2D drawings, specifications, documents, and Building Information Models (BIM). Sign up today!

Life Cycle 100

Life Cycle Construction Documentation Procurement 100

Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

The business models, though, are of two forms — it’s either design, bid, build where the project owner chooses a contractor after the design phase or design-build where both design and construction phases are done by one contractor. Are all contract documents signed? The process. master plan, education brief)?

Project Management 148

Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 148

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 2, 2016

In an effort to consider as representative a sample as possible, the last 50 contracts received where an owner was a party were selected and the last 50 contracts received where a design professional was a party, were selected. But such was not the case, The errors in the contract documents, most simply put, were all over the board.

Drafting 120

Drafting Green Contract Documentation 120

Pro Builder

JULY 28, 2021

The Future of the New-Home Design Studio. It's time for design studios to evolve. What have we learned from the past 18 months of a global pandemic and its ripple effects on our society and industry, and what does the future look like for new-home design studios? Wed, 07/28/2021 - 14:16. Jane Meagher.

Design 98

Design Profitability Retail Resource 98