WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Building Museum and Turner Construction Company present the 11th Henry C. Turner Prize for Innovation in Construction to Lean Construction Institute. “LCI is a natural for the Turner Prize because of the innovative thinking it has brought the construction industry in project execution,” said Jan Tuchman, editor in chief, Engineering News-Record and Turner Prize jury member. “The group has had a large and positive impact in its relatively short history.” To mark the occasion, at 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4., LCI co- founder Greg Howell, executive director Dan Heinemeier and board chair Victor Sanvido will … Read more

RALEIGH, N.C. — FMI has released its 2013 study on prefabrication and modularization in construction. The report is based on the survey results from construction managers, general contractors, as well as electrical and mechanical contractors. As reported, 81 percent say they own their own prefabrication facilities. This figure is down nine percent since 2010. The decrease in facility ownership could be attributed to inherent challenges within the modularization method, which include : Selecting the right type of projects for modular construction. State rules about large assemblies being transported on roads. Locating modular-assembly areas close to construction sites. Convincing people that prefabrication … Read more

The Dodge Momentum Index advanced 2.9 percent in September to 118.3 (2000=100) according to McGraw Hill Construction, a division of McGraw Hill Financial. The Momentum Index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year. After a brief pause in June 2013, the Momentum Index resumed its upward trend in the most recent three months. Since the end of 2012, the Momentum Index has risen 31 percent, and in September it reached its highest level since the first … Read more