McKinsey and Alice Technologies form alliance

Collaboration aims to brings AI- and advanced-analytics-enabled scheduling to project delivery The post McKinsey and Alice Technologies form alliance appeared first on AEC Magazine.

Jacobs appointed to support $2.1bn New Zealand road project

Jacobs has been selected by Spanish renewable energy company Acciona to provide design and project delivery services to the Warkworth to Te Hana Ara Tūhono section of New Zealand's Northland Corridor highway program. The post Jacobs appointed to support $2.1bn New Zealand road project appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Ryan Young Joins Gilbane as Business Leader in Arizona

Gilbane Building, a global leader in construction, announces that Ryan Young has joined the company as Business Leader in Arizona, bringing two decades of commercial construction experience across Arizona and the Southwest region. In his new role, Young will lead Gilbane’s Arizona business, strengthening project delivery, developing teams, and building trusted relationships with clients and […] <p>The post Ryan Young Joins Gilbane as Business Leader in Arizona first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

HCM Appoints Sean Kefferstan as Chief Operating Officer

HCM is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean Kefferstan, AIA to Chief Operating Officer (COO). Image Courtesy of: HCM In his new role, Kefferstan will oversee the firm’s operations and project delivery processes, ensuring consistent execution of HCM’s strategic goals across all offices and studios. As COO, he will lead operational standards, resource planning, […] <p>The post HCM Appoints Sean Kefferstan as Chief Operating Officer first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Survey identifies M&E labour shortages as data centres dominate

A shortage of mechanical and electrical (M&E) contractors is affecting project delivery and productivity as specialists are being called in to lead on data centre schemes, a new survey has found. Four in 10 respondents to Gleeds’ latest quarterly market survey said that of all… The post Survey identifies M&E labour shortages as data centres dominate appeared first on Construction News.

Crossrail-style ‘heroic’ leadership no longer fit for purpose - Published by ICE and Rob Horgan

Construction’s traditional “heroic” style of leadership is no longer fit for purpose, according to an ICE review of major project delivery.

McKinsey & Company - Improving project development and delivery - Voices on Infrastructure December 2021

In this issue of Voices on Infrastructure, McKinsey & Co attempt to tackle the questions surrounding what asset owners, investors, and contractors need to do to realize the opportunities and manage the risks of improving project development and delivery in the age of decarbonization.

McKinsey & Co - Charting new approaches to capital project delivery - Voices on Infrastructure, Feb 2022

This February edition considers new approaches to capital project delivery, particularly those in pursuit of net-zero emissions. The global project delivery system has a critical role to play in limiting global warming to 1.5°C, yet significant challenges remain for asset owners, investors, and contractors alike. We attempt to tackle the questions around the need for and focus of sustainability benchmarks, the electric grid, and improving project delivery, among other topics

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