Use Extensive Prefabrication to Drive Cost and Schedule Performance for Health Care Construction
Prefabrication techniques can reduce the impact on hospital patients and employees in new medical office building projects.
The Role of Pedestrian Wind Comfort Studies in Building Design
Wind comfort studies are important in any building to ensure the comfort, safety and overall well being of urban inhabitants as well as passersby. Engineering simulation adds value by helping minimize undesirable effects that the project could generate.
Prepare Now to Survive Unexpected Changes in the Construction Supply Chain
A cultural change and willingness to embrace new processes will prepare the industry to meet rapidly growing demand, while reacting to inevitable disruptions in the global marketplace.
Six Ways for Construction Professionals to Lean In to Lean Construction
The intersection of lean methodology and IoT technology can help contractors thrive in the new era of construction. Building designs will continue to progress to increase efficiency in the construction industry, and those who will adapt faster will get a head start.
How Gaps in Contractor-Owner Communication Are Impacting Multi-Site Projects
For any construction project to succeed, it’s imperative that all project or program stakeholders establish consistent and clear communication processes early. In no industry is this practice more important than multi-site construction.
Evolving the Trade Partner Relationship
Evolving trade partner relationships is a critical and too-often-overlooked key to successful project delivery and retaining satisfied clients. Fortunately, adopting a new view of the trade partner dynamic doesn’t require a financial investment or new technology--changed perspectives and behaviors are free, and can be implemented immediately.
How to Protect Assets During the Next Recession
By being proactive, a contractor can withstand market downturns, protect its assets and possibly even use the recession as a springboard for growth.
Explore New Solutions With Generative Design
Generative design allows designers to take advantage of the latest programming technologies to review vast amounts of design iterations in a short period of time—all while still adhering to the client’s objectives.
