Punch List: Skanska wins $1.2B, 4-data-center contract, Amtrak wraps first phase of $1.6B tunnel

Plus, Auburn partners with the Air Force on mass timber barracks and three construction companies announce executive moves.

Ridgway on a roll with JCB

Ridgway Rentals has ordered three of JCB's brand new VM118D soil compactors, along with 220X tracked excavators and articulated booms, through Gunn JCB.

ENR Texas & Southeast Judges Name Project of the Year Finalists for Texas Region

Three standout projects are one step away from ENR Texas & Southeast's highest honor. Meet the finalists for Project of the Year for the Texas and Louisiana Region.

Highlands Council says it cannot afford any remediation options to reopen road bridge to traffic

Highland Council will tell a committee today, 20 August, there is no chance of funding work to reopen Balnaan Bridge to vehicles after a structural report set out three options but none are affordable. The post Highlands Council says it cannot afford any remediation options to reopen road bridge to traffic appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Signature Group founder banned as director after investors lost £4.8m

Lawrence Kenwright's Signature Works Gold was found to have issued misleading information to investors about their interest in three Liverpool based flex office buildings. The post Signature Group founder banned as director after investors lost £4.8m appeared first on Property Week.

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.

What are the top three ways BIM services directly reduce project costs, and which method usually provides the quickest financial return?