University of Cambridge research team develop new framework to measure and improve construction productivity

A new methodology from the University of Cambridge aims to give the construction industry a more consistent way of measuring and improving productivity by turning project data into insights for project teams. The post University of Cambridge research team develop new framework to measure and improve construction productivity appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Ohio Supreme Court Blocks Ballot Measure Targeting $4B AWS Data Center

Amazon’s proposed 471-acre Ohio campus faces unresolved approvals as engineering advances on utilities, roads and other work needed to support the hyperscale development.

What if we stopped measuring construction projects by what they build?

What if the measure of success in building was about the what it delivers for the community? The post What if we stopped measuring construction projects by what they build? appeared first on Construction Management.

Mayors to be given call-in powers over planning decisions

Burnham says measure will ‘cut both ways’ with regional leaders able to reject unsuitable schemes as well as overriding local refusals

How demonstrable social value turns good buildings into great ones

The standard of proof for social value is now the measure of how investment improved lives and strengthened places.  The post How demonstrable social value turns good buildings into great ones appeared first on Construction Management.

Dynamic Progress Dashboard - Published by Ramskill Martin

The purpose of Project Planning is to determine, develop and communicate the strategy of delivering the Project in a timely and orderly manner. An essential part of that delivery function is to be able to facilitate robust progress monitoring.

BECD - Introduction to the Built Environment Carbon Database, 02112021

James Fiske (Director, BCIS) introduces the Built Environment Carbon Database (BECD). A number of key organizations across the UK construction sector are collaborating to develop the database, with the launch date anticipated in early 2022. James explains the philosophy behind the project (i.e. how it ties in with the drive for net zero carbon emissions) and the information that will be available when the database is live. Statements from two collaborators, ICE and IStructE, are also provided

BECD - White Paper - Philosophy and Programme, November 2021

This White Paper - prepared by a consortium of professional bodies including: BRE, Carbon Trust, CIOB, CIC, CIBSE, ICE, IStruct, RIBA, RICS, UK GBC - recommends: - a mandate or driver for all construction projects to undertake a whole-life carbon assessment - a consistent (and cost effective) way of measuring and reporting those whole-life carbon emissions - a consistent set of data to support the assessment - a consistent set of data to benchmark construction performance and set targets

How do you decide when to measure elements traditionally versus relying on the contractor’s take-offs, especially on fast-paced projects?