Tag: Change
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Tariffs will change the way projects are financed, delivered
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Brian Gallagher is vice president of corporate development at Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois-based contractor Graycor. Opinions are the author’s own. The cost of building has never been more volatile. Tariffs on key construction materials like steel, aluminum and…
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Should I change the design of a plot with planning approval?
Looking for a building plot can be a real challenge, especially if you don’t have specialist land finding skills. Most people end up browsing sites like Rightmove or Plotfinder, where many of the available plots already have planning consent in place. This might seem like a convenient solution, but for most people dreaming of building…
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Advancing building safety through systemic change
Matt Mahony explains the work CIC is doing to prevent tragedies like Grenfell from happening again. Building on this, in September 2020, CIC introduced a Building Safety Committee, led by former CIC chair Professor John Nolan CBE. This committee, chaired now by David McCullogh, comprises leading industry experts from our member organisations, who convene regularly to…
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Construction must embrace real diversity if it wants change
Commitment to modern professionalism and an inclusive approach will be necessary to meet society’s evolving needs, writes Caroline Gumble. CIOB’s plan includes a focus on measures to encourage a more representative workforce Our virtual Members’ Forum meeting a few weeks ago was a great opportunity to share updates on the progress of our corporate plan…
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Clayco announces CEO change, new data center division
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The Midwest’s largest contractor announced a major leadership change Wednesday while also unveiling a new business unit to accelerate data center construction efforts. Russ Burns Permission granted by Clayco Russ Burns, CEO of Chicago-based Clayco, retired…
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BuiltWorlds Expands Global Innovators List to Recognize the Industry’s Growing Appetite for Change
Innovation in the construction industry is evolving rapidly, and BuiltWorlds’ fifth annual Global Innovators list is a testament to this transformation. The 2024 edition of the list has expanded from 50 to 75 companies, reflecting the industry’s increasing drive and capacity for adopting groundbreaking technologies and methodologies. Celebrating a New Era of Innovation Each year,…
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The Long Road to Change: Understanding Resistance to Innovation
If you read this newsletter, you probably plan or have tried implementing new technologies in your or your customer’s organization, whether successfully or unsuccessfully. I’ve been there, and it’s not easy or fast. Sometimes, it takes three, five, or ten years for the momentum for a positive and rational change to emerge. Persistence and patience…
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Amy Marks: The Path to Change in Construction Starts with Dissatisfaction
In her keynote speech at WDBE 2024 in Tallinn on October 4, Amy Marks, the “Queen of Prefab” and SVP at Compass Datacenters, explained why change is necessary in our industry and how to start making it. Amy has extensive experience in the industry. She’s a former vice president at Autodesk and the owner of…
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This New Tool Could Change How Engineers Work—Meet the Visionary Behind Enjicalc
I sat down with Viktar Beliakou, the founder of Enjicalc, to discuss a new computational tool designed to streamline engineering calculations. Viktar aims to address the long-standing issues in construction-related computational tasks, providing a transparent and flexible alternative to existing software solutions. The problem with “black box” software I remember how engineers used calculators, slide…
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Beyond Automation – Change How You Think With Computational Design
Through the ever-increasing speed and capacity of computers, computation enables dealing with tasks that were traditionally either too time-consuming or too challenging to be accomplished sustainably by humans alone. However, computation is not just about automating traditional processes or tedious activities; it’s about shifting the way we think and design. To learn more about computational…