Can contractors cut construction-transport road deaths?

In the space of just three weeks in 2022, two employees of the University of Oxford were killed while cycling. El Len Tham, also known as Ellen Moilanen, died in a collision with a lorry heading to an aggregates facility just outside Oxford on 8… The post Can contractors cut construction-transport road deaths? appeared first on Construction News.

North Carolina, Chemical Companies Reach $455M PFAS Contamination Settlement

The state of North Carolina and 11 local governments reached a nearly $500-million settlement with DuPont and two spin-off companies to address PFAS contamination from a chemical manufacturing facility.

Beechcroft wins £44.8m loan to develop Hertfordshire later-living scheme

The financing facility from Paragon Development Finance will be used to support the acquisition of a site in Shenley and the development of an 88-home scheme. The post Beechcroft wins £44.8m loan to develop Hertfordshire later-living scheme appeared first on Property Week.

The Hidden Challenges of Managing a Building After Completion

The post The Hidden Challenges of Managing a Building After Completion appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The final handover of a new building is a moment of immense satisfaction. The dust has settled, the construction crews have departed, and a gleaming new asset stands ready. Yet, this milestone is not an end point; it is the beginning of a complex operational lifecycle. For building owners and facility managers, the period following […]

Nearly $2B in facility investments by US Steel, USA Rare Earth and more

Array Technologies, Covenant, Siemens Healthineers, SteelFab and Curia also announced expansions and new factories in recent weeks.

Understanding BIM LOD, Levels, and LOI

The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry has witnessed a profound evolution, marked by the widespread integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM). This innovative approach transcends traditional design methodologies, offering a comprehensive solution that amalgamates visual representation, data integration, and collaborative capabilities. Central to the BIM framework are three pivotal concepts: BIM Level of Development (LOD), BIM Levels, and BIM Level of Information.

How much time and rework could you save by converting existing site conditions into accurate BIM models before planning renovations or facility upgrad

How can BIM data be repurposed after project handover to enhance facility management and long-term asset value?

What are the benefits of using As-Built BIM models for renovation or facility management?

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