Professionals in the AEC industry are well aware of the issues that grapple the built environment. That the construction industry is the largest consumer of materials and is responsible for 40% of all carbon emissions is a commonplace fact. Construction work is also a large waste generator and...
such as data, resources, etc., and the outcomes are the deliverables. Again, those deliverables vary greatly. For example, a project deliverable can be either a product or service or it can be the documentation that’s part of the project closure. ...
(non-iterative) design process, used in software development processes, in which progress is seen as flowing steadily downwards (like a waterfall) through the phases of conception, initiation, analysis, design, construction, testing, production/implementation and maintenance. There are many versions of...
Accurate billings are essential in the construction industry. WIP reports help ensure that when invoicing clients, billings align with the work completed, reducing the risk of billing disputes and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
Lean and DevOps are customer-centric methodologies, but they differ in two main areas: Customer value:DevOps creates customer empathy image maps, framing business goals into customer value. Lean chooses customer value activities based on need. ...
of work for a construction project to execute more tasks as they come up with additional features for their building as the project is in progress. In this case, the owner should assume additional costs and expect a delay in the completion date as this wasn’t included in theconstruction ...
Infrastructure and built assets are generally considered to improve the local community by providing spaces and amenities. However, the public perception of projects during construction must also be considered. Prolonged construction projects may impact local communities, attract negative media attention and...
Method Statements:Outlines of specific procedures and methodologies you’ll follow during construction. You’ll have to provide details on how you plan to carry out certain tasks to ensure safety, quality and efficiency. Remember, these are just a few examples of the construction submittals you may...
Layer-by-layer construction:Objects are built up gradually by depositing thin layers of material. Digital design input:Parts are created directly from 3D CAD models or scanned data. Material addition vs. subtraction:Material is added selectively rather than removed from a larger block. ...
Destructive and nondestructive testing (DT and NDT) are crucial for assessing the quality, integrity, performance, and service life of materials, components, and structures. While both help ensure safety and reliability, their methodologies differ. In this article, you will: See the basics of destr...