New Report Breaks Down Construction Costs, Innovations Spurred by Pandemic

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According to a new white paper published by Hoar Construction, new safety protocols and schedule adjustments spurred by the pandemic can cost an active project 2% of time every day per capita on a work site w/ 300 employees—that’s approximately 12 minutes of a 10-hour workday based off one construction site managed by Hoar in Charlotte, North Carolina. Although this estimate does not reflect actual cumulative time losses for that project or any other project, cumulative effects threaten to derail many projects, leading to the increase of tactics, such as pull planning for budget-conscious owners and developers who are tightening … Read more

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Innovative Construction Techniques, Unique Design Elements Create Exhibit Space for Modern Art

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Construction is complete on the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Nancy and Rich Kinder Building. This is the second phase of expansion for Texas’ oldest museum. McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. served as the construction manager at-risk for both phases, working with the design team, Steven Holl Architects, from the project’s inception to ensure the vision of the museum came to life. McCarthy utilized innovative technologies to construct models and plan for the unique challenges, features and materials that come with building a home for global art and culture. The first phase of the MFAH project included a new 102,500-square-foot Glassell … Read more

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A Chat with Gary Ey, Senior Superintendent at Barton Malow

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By Chris Maday Schmidt Gary Ey is a senior superintendent with Barton Malow with over two decades of industry experience. He’s also the only construction professional active with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. Join Construction Superintendent as Ey talks about giving back to the industry through community involvement, recent project challenges and rewards, as well as key takeaways he’s gleaned over the course of his career. (Q) How did you get your start in the construction industry? I was working on a small commercial construction site as a day laborer. The superintendent liked my work ethic and hired … Read more

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From the Field: 5 Big Challenges to Mountain Building

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By David Hanen Everyone is fascinated by mountains, with their rugged, majestic heights and sweeping vistas, but mountain construction projects face challenges of weather, transportation, labor and resources that don’t always arise in the flatlands. Here are some down-to-earth issues a savvy construction manager must consider when planning a high-altitude project. Expect harsh, unforgiving weather Mountain weather conducive to building projects is no guarantee at any time of year. Summers are brief, with monsoon rains and snowfall not unheard of; and winters are long, with extended periods of bitter cold punctuated by frequent bouts of heavy snowfall. That means if … Read more

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The Tech-Empowered Superintendent

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COVID-19 catalyzed a digital transformation for the industry’s most in-demand role, attracting a new generation to build rewarding careers in the field By Erin L. Branham With nearly four decades of industry experience, Balfour Beatty Superintendent Kyle Kragseth thought he was prepared for any challenge or circumstance a construction project could present. That was until March, when COVID-19 led to a temporary shutdown of his project, a 289,000-square-foot interiors upfit for a leading high-tech client in Bellevue, Washington. Cognizant that jobsite operations would not return to normal even once they were able to restart the project, the team rapidly identified … Read more

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