From buzzword to benchmark: Why circularity must be construction’s new KPI

Circularity has moved beyond sustainability jargon. It is now a measurable performance driver shaping procurement, investment and the future of construction. Metrics such as material reuse, waste reduction and lifecycle impacts are becoming standard key performance indicators (KPIs) across firms and portfolios. As these measures… The post From buzzword to benchmark: Why circularity must be construction’s new KPI appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

How Excavator Parts Impact KPI Productivity

Excavators play a central role on commercial construction sites, performing essential tasks like digging, lifting, and material handling that directly influence project timelines and costs. The performance of an excavator is tightly linked to the condition and reliability of its components. When parts are in good working order, projects are more likely to stay on […] <p>The post How Excavator Parts Impact KPI Productivity first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

The importance of data in decarbonizing cities

The decarbonization of our cities and existing infrastructure is one of the biggest challenges we face in terms of reaching a net zero economy by 2050. Existing buildings are a big part of the problem, with the built environment contributing around 40 percent of global carbon emissions and the fact that most of the buildings […] The post The importance of data in decarbonizing cities appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Homes England struggles to track MMC completions KPI

Homes England has admitted that it is struggling to track the number of homes completed using modern methods of construction (MMC) – despite it being one of the organisation’s key performance indicators (KPIs).

Identifying and Implementing Project Controls in Design-Build Project Environments

By Jeff Clevenger, P.E., Heath Therrien, P.E., PMP, Michelle Hoysick, P.E., and Joe Gonzalez Design-Build (D-B) is the nation’s fastest growing project delivery method, with the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) noting that 44 percent of construction dollars spent on D-B projects in the U.S. Collaboration is key in D-B projects, with the designer and […] The post Identifying and Implementing Project Controls in Design-Build Project Environments appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Metroun - What is a Service-Level Agreement (SLA)? 28062023

What is a Service Level Agreement (SLA)? If you’ve ever dealt with contracts, you’ll find there are often mechanisms built into the agreement which measure the service provider on their performance. These measures are often referenced to as SLAs or KPIs. In this video, Metroun will be exploring SLAs or Service Level Agreements.

Metroun - What Are Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), 18012023

KPIs are specific metrics that project managers use to track progress and performance on a construction project. This video looks at how KPIs can be used and takes a look at some of the advantages KPIs could bring to a construction project.

Supply Chain Sustainability School - Sustainability Short - Sustainability Strategy, 03062020

This animated film will introduce you to why your organisation might need a sustainability strategy and show you how to use your key drivers to develop one

McKinsey Global Institute - Reinventing Construction, a route to higher productivity (Full Report) 27022017

In this report, the McKinsey Global Institute and McKinsey Capital Projects & Infrastructure Practice examine the root causes of poor productivity growth in the construction industry, explore practical ways to improve the situation, and discuss the beginnings of a shift in parts of the sector toward a system of mass production, standardization, prefabrication, and modularization—a production system—that has the potential to boost productivity by five to ten times, depending on the sector