Tag: project
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Halve the Production Time with Sitedrive for Construction Project Management
Industrialization is a crucial strategy for increasing the productivity and sustainability of construction. I sat down with Tomi Pitkäranta, Head of Concept and Partnerships at Sitedrive, to discuss how the company’s products help contractors systematize and industrialize production. Tomi Pitkäranta Sitedrive is a Finnish innovation. It originates from a 2016 internal startup competition of Fira…
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Materials, Fixtures, & Finishes – 7 Ways to Get the Best for Your Construction Project
Whether building from the ground up or renovating an existing space, a construction project will require you to make a plethora of decisions. Chief among these is selecting the building blocks of the project itself — the materials, fixtures, and finishes. The items you choose for your project will not only impact the final look…
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The BUILDCHAIN Project Enhances Data Exchange and Transparency in the EU Construction Industry
Trace Labs, a WEB 3 developer, joins the EU’s efforts to create a smarter and more sustainable built environment with the BUILDCHAIN project. With its 11 EU partners, Trace Labs aims to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and increase transparency and trust in construction. Efficient, transparent, and trusted data exchange is a powerful tool for driving sustainability, resilience, and energy efficiency in…
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10 Wise Construction Quotes to Inspire Your Next Project
For millennia, humans have created structures and buildings, altering our environments to bring protection, comfort, and connection. While the construction methods and tools have changed over time, the reasoning and motivations behind why we build remain constant. As we look to the future of building and design, we can learn from and be inspired by…
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Agile Project Management in the Construction Industry
The linear workflows used in the construction industry, such as the RIBA plan of work, have a history of starting when the previous phases end. The stages in these workflows are often distinct and sequential, and it might be difficult or expensive to go back after a stage is finished. Design reviews are required in…
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Project Frog Launches KitConnect, a Design Management System for AEC
Project Frog, the pioneer of industrialized construction, announces the launch of KitConnect. KitConnect is a SaaS Design Management Solution (DMS) for the AECO industry that enables building productization workflows in BIM. KitConnect offers a framework for repeatability, consistency, and scalability of building designs. KitConnect was born out of innovation from Project Frog, an Industrialized Construction pioneer…
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How to Reduce Change Orders on Your Construction Project
Change orders have earned themselves a bad reputation among project owners, construction teams, and design teams alike. While they’re an important tool to ensure the needs and vision of the final product are met, they can often lead to extended schedules and additional costs. That said, they’re not always a bad thing. An owner submitting…
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Three Simple Steps to Planning a Construction Project
Starting a construction project can seem daunting. Between budgets, the design, the schedule, and more, there’s a seemingly infinite number of things to consider. During the planning process, these considerations can have a significant impact on the construction process and the final product. But with the right approach, you can keep the project planning phase…
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Meadowcrest at Middletown – Project Unveiling
Sharing the latest news of what is happening at the Meadowcrest at Middletown project with VantagePoint Retirement Living! Join us for the unveiling of the completed Meadowcrest at Middletown! After months of hard work, the team has wrapped up and residents are moving in. Our wonderful hosts from VantagePoint and Horst Construction take us for…
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What Metrics Tell About the Project Performance of the Finnish Construction Sector
In many international comparisons, Finland’s construction sector comes out as reputable. In terms of job site safety and prevention of unreported employment, Finland shines. However, there’s still room for improvement in other business areas, as a new study shows. In 2020, Aalto University revealed exciting data on the project performance of Finnish construction companies. Eelon…