As we continue our recovery from the impacts of the pandemic, inflation rates across the globe are on the rise.
Tag: Construction
Industry Watch – Construction Technology – 3D Printing – How 3D Printing is Poised to be the Most Disruptive Technology in Construction and You Won’t Believe Who’s Behind it.
As we continue our look at construction technology, I wanted to cover what is currently the most disruptive technology in construction.
Conventional methods of construction are extremely labor intensive. They require many skilled tradesmen working many hours.
As we saw in our look into robotics, there are several companies working to replace workers with machines.
3D Printing however, takes queues from existing technology and scales it up to completely change the way we build.
3D printing technology has come a long way since the concept was first patented in 1986 by Charles Hull. Today 3D printing is becoming more and more mainstream and more companies (and industries) are embracing this technology. From the early “on-demand” concepts of 2006 to recent large scale developments, this technology has captured our imagination.
There are several innovators at the forefront of this technology. Today I want to share who the key players are and where this technology is receiving the greatest attention.
Best Practices – Procurement Policies – The Why, What, When, and How of Deploying a Procurement Policy on your Construction Projects.
These policies are most effective when you are using a Cost Plus Open Book contract.
IBM – Infographics – Choosing the Best Exterior Signage Supplier for Your Business
This infographic shares the various supplier profiles available and assesses the pros and cons of each.
ProcureCon Facilities 2019 – Another Great Conference from WBR.
Hundreds of the top Procurement Professionals in Facilities gathered to share industry best practices.
Commentary – Modular Construction – How the Industry Continues to Mix Delivery Models with Means and Methods and How it will Never Advance Because of It.
Design for Manufacturing and Assembly is a delivery model that could, “change the industry…to build better quality housing on time and at speed.”
Industry Watch – Grenfell Tower – Final Report on Grenfell Tower Concludes Poor Procurement To Blame…Or Does It?
Hackitt’s comments on procurement are one of many recommendations which are part of an integrated systemic changes.
Case Study – Nine Billion Dollar Project ABANDONED!
This is not a case anyone would want to emulate. This is a case to be regarded as the perfect storm of what NOT to do in construction.
Change Orders – How to Plan, Mitigate, and Minimize the impact of Changes on Your Construction Projects.
Change Orders – How to Plan, Mitigate, and Minimize the impact of Changes on Your Construction Projects.
Procurement Strategies for Construction.
This week in the news we find an article from Passenger Terminal Today.com about a request for proposal for a new terminal at Newark International Airport. The story tells us that three joint-venture (JV) firms have been shortlisted for a design-build agreement to build a new Terminal at Newark Airport. The three JV firms feature…
Best Practices: Open Book Bidding
Over the last few years, I have noticed an increase in the number of construction contracts using “open book” provisions. The term “open book” describes a contract provision that allows Owners full transparency into the General Contractor’s sub-contracts. It should be noted that “open book” provision are not the same as audit rights. Audit rights…
When do You Need a Permit? (Part 2) Zoning Application
As part of a multi-part series on the most common types of permits, this entry addresses the 6 considerations of zoning applications. Click here to read the first part where I explain these 6 considerations in detail. This week’s news story is right out of my back yard here in Bucks County Pennsylvania where we…