Effective Punchlist Strategies

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By: Casey Curren The punchlist phase is not exactly everyone’s favorite part of a project. All the luster and shimmer of a new and exciting project is long gone. Most of the work is in place, and now it is down to finishing the small details. I recently worked on a high-rise residential project, which had 656 high-end units and amenities. Following is my experience on what has worked for me and what areas leave room for improvement. Start Planning for the End Earlier During the punchlist stage, as a superintendent it feels as if we are managing subcontractors who … Read more

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Large-Scale Interactive 3-D Printing Technology to Demo at METALCON

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NEWTON, Mass. – The largest international event for the metal construction industry will showcase a 3-D printing technology project developed by the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory and industry partners at METALCON’s annual tradeshow and conference on Oct. 26. As part of its focus on technology this year, METALCON is featuring ORNL’s Additive Manufacturing Integrated Energy project. AMIE demonstrates rapid innovation through additive manufacturing, or 3-D printing, addressing electricity supply and reliability challenges via an integrated approach to power generation, storage and consumption. AMIE connects a natural gas-powered hybrid electric vehicle with a high-performance building―both printed on the … Read more

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Asta Powerproject Users Convene in Philadelphia Next Month

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DENVER, Colo. – U.S. construction project managers and schedulers will connect in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania next month for the twice-annual Asta Powerproject user conference. The Sept. 15-16 event at the Hub-CityView convention center in downtown Philadelphia will feature tips to get more from the scheduling software and provide practical advice from other users. Real-world use cases will be showcased, new features will be highlighted and the projected roadmap for upcoming editions will be reviewed. Current users and those considering making the switch to Asta Powerproject are invited to attend. Conference attendees will hear from several speakers including Elecosoft’s Chief Operating Officer … Read more

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Industry Pulse

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Grooming the next generation, embracing ‘smart’ tools and technology By Justin Blubaugh The strong demand for quality superintendents is greater than it has ever been with companies and headhunters, alike, recruiting top talent. Contractors need to be diligent in retaining their current superintendents and explore ways to bring on new superintendents and train current talent into superintendent roles. According to the AGC of America’s 2015 Worker Shortage Survey Analysis, out of 1,400 survey respondents, 86 percent of firms report having trouble filling available positions, up from 83 percent in 2014 and 81 percent in 2013. The main reasons for these … Read more

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