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    Challenges and Opportunities in Multi-site Construction

    This SmartMarket Insight features a unique look into the challenges and opportunities in multi-site construction, a large and often under-the-radar portion of the construction industry. Data in this report from a survey of contractors and owners engaged in this work reveal their perspectives on critical topics such as: Building relationships, including sourcing of contractors by owners, coordination around scope of work and typical payment terms. Dealing with challenges, such as permitting, safety, procurement and skilled labor shortages. Opportunities available, such… Read More »Challenges and Opportunities in Multi-site Construction

      The Rise of Modular Construction: A Deep Dive into the Perspectives of Architects and Contractors on Its Current and Future Use – Webinar

      Use of modular construction has been growing in the construction industry, and research from Dodge Data & Analytics suggests that its expansion could lead to a profound change on how construction is done in the U.S. Join us for this exclusive complimentary on-demand presentation – hosted by Donna Laquidara-Carr, Industry Insights Research Director at Dodge Data & Analytics. This webinar will look at the persistent issues in the industry that are driving engagement with modular construction, the sectors most likely… Read More »The Rise of Modular Construction: A Deep Dive into the Perspectives of Architects and Contractors on Its Current and Future Use – Webinar

        The Civil Quarterly 2021 Issue 2

        The Civil Quarterly (TCQ) features original research collected quarterly from civil contractors and engineers. The research provides a snapshot of the current business health of contractors operating in the dynamic civil sector, and each issue also offers insights into some of the many trends that are transforming the sector through research, interviews and feature articles. This quarter’s issue features: The latest on civil contractors’ business conditions, including their confidence in the market and the supply chain issues they face New… Read More »The Civil Quarterly 2021 Issue 2

          Building Materials Good Enough to Eat

          America throws away an astonishing 30–40% of our food supply, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That’s an ethically indefensible practice, given how many people at home and abroad regularly suffer from extreme hunger and malnutrition, not to mention the many other productive uses for organic matter. Here’s a cool one, fresh off the vine, so to speak: Researchers from the University of Tokyo have unveiled a new building material, comparable to those made from wood powder, but composed… Read More »Building Materials Good Enough to Eat

            Robotics Are Revolutionizing Infrastructure Inspection

            It should come as no surprise that the nation’s infrastructure is in poor shape. The American Society of Civil Engineers has long been sounding the alarm with its recurring infrastructure report card, awarding the U.S. an alarmingly C- for 2021. (And that’s a marked improvement over the D+ overall score from the previous round, in 2017.) The questionable condition of our roads and bridges only foregrounds the necessity for safe and reliable inspections, a concern that Ron Stupi, Senior Vice… Read More »Robotics Are Revolutionizing Infrastructure Inspection

              The Emerging Value of Remote Inspection in Civil Construction – On Demand Webinar

              Even before the COVID-19 crisis, the potential of remote inspections to help automate parts of the inspection process was gaining attention as a means to improve the inspection process, free up inspectors’ time to focus on more high-value tasks and help project owners deal with shrinking budgets. Now the pandemic has put a spotlight on the value of remote inspection to help reduce the number of people on dynamic jobsites to improve safety and health. However, the industry is still… Read More »The Emerging Value of Remote Inspection in Civil Construction – On Demand Webinar

                The Business Value of BIM for Mechanical and HVAC Construction

                Use of BIM across the project team is critical to improve project outcomes. This SmartMarket Report takes a deep dive into the use of BIM by mechanical and HVAC contractors, and the findings reveal that their engagement is not only widespread, but it is encouraging growth in related activities such as prefabrication and modular construction. The study provides a detailed portrait of how these sheet metal/ducting, mechanical piping, plumbing and multi-trade contractors are using BIM. It also reveals the multiple… Read More »The Business Value of BIM for Mechanical and HVAC Construction

                  Managing Survey Data Key to Success of Major Highway Project

                  As soon as the Archer-United Joint Venture (Archer Western and United Infrastructure) was awarded the $421 million Midlands Connec­tion Project by the South Carolina Department of Transportation, Doug Browning, senior survey man­ager, says he started thinking about how they were going to manage their data on the project. The vast size of the project—widening 16 miles of an exist­ing highway corridor and replacing 10 bridges—makes it critical that every­one is using the most up-to-date plans. Bring­ing survey data into the documentation adds… Read More »Managing Survey Data Key to Success of Major Highway Project

                    Going Digital: Modeling, Scheduling, and Field/Project Management for Civil Construction

                    This new study is the first in a two-part series that benchmarks digital capabilities in civil construction. This report takes a deep dive into the use and benefits of two foundational tools—model-based technologies and field and project management tools. It looks at the critical drivers to increase their use to improve project outcomes and provide business benefits for contractors using them.

                      Is Technology Reducing Construction Risks? | Construction Podcast

                      Listen to Dodge’s Ben Johnson and Donna Laquidara-Carr discuss the emerging technologies shaping risk management in construction. Below is a transcript of this construction podcast. Ben Johnson:Hello and welcome to this episode of a podcast that builds. I’m your host Ben Johnson, and on today’s show we’ll be discussing the use of technology to help manage construction risks. The data we’ll be using in today’s show came from a new SmartMarket Insight called Using Technology to Improve Risk Management in… Read More »Is Technology Reducing Construction Risks? | Construction Podcast