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Technology is making a great impact on the construction industry. Starting from cloud-based collaboration and the growth of digital twins to automatons, super-materials, and wearable technologies, an incredible array of developments are facilitating to improve the AEC (Architectural, Engineering & Construction) sector.  Have a look at the 7 emerging trends in 2020:  1.        Building Information Modeling (BIM) BIM (Building Information Modeling) is similar to CAD (Computer-Aided Design), but it’s not the same. BIM is a software application for 3D design to create the model of a building digitally. BIM also helps in increased prefabrication , modularization & eco-friendliness. The technology facilitates in creation a visually appealing 3D Model of a building with several layers of metadata and renders them in a collaborative workflow by capturing things in a real-life way. Nowadays, around 35% of builders are making u...

Public Space is demarcated as the publicly owned property between the property lines on a street. Space includes roadways, trees, sidewalks, and lanes. Some of the public space usage needs a permit from Public Space Management, functioned by DDOT's Public Space Regulations Division. However, the Permits for the Public Space are approved in the District, by the Planning & Sustainability Division, under definite  circumstances. Let’s have a look at the requisites of public space permits in DC : ·          It is a pre-requisite for the people who are frequently carrying out public space excavation and manhole work to provide plans once every two weeks, showing their projected activities in the public space within the time of two-week. ·          There will be no work execution if the applicant, or the person on whose behalf the application is made, has outstanding renewal in the public spac...

Every contractor needs to realize the benefits of BIM (Building Information Modeling) in the AEC  (Architectural, Engineering & Construction) industry. The contractors should know how BIM is playing a prime role in the construction supply chain and speed up BIM adoption. An increased understanding of the fundamentals of BIM in the construction sector can facilitate a stronger supply chain. Many of the contractors are still not ready to implement BIM. The situation is more concerning with small and medium-sized firms, as they are not ready to implement BIM. Building Information Modeling cannot work properly if the professionals of the supply chain are not ready to understand the BIM benefits in a project.  Action plans that can help the construction industry to speed up BIM implementation include: ·          Emancipating BIM checklist for helping firms ensure that they are set for BIM implementation in 4 key areas – skills, pro...

It is a prerequisite for the growth sector to confront the grave issues sourcing development materials, located in China, and other parts of Asia due to the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Even though, the deficiency of the inventory network is not predicted to be overly delayed, with recovery it is projected to stay at 50% of 2020. Hence, for the time being, development activities might get delayed if development materials can’t be obtained. Market Research Statistics on Construction Industry ·          Australia imports 58-60% of its nearly $6 billion expense on development materials from China, according to the Australian Construction Industry Forum (ACIF). ·          As per the calculations &estimate of the Housing Industry Association, over 1.1 million Australian employees are involved in the Construction industry. A Threat to Development as Laborers Bound to Stay at Home ...

Are you a construction professional seeking a feasible solution for a high-tech construction environment? Opt for wearable technologies, make a splash in the market, and enhance your safety in a hazardous construction environment. Even though the technology is at an early stage of adoption, it shows potential for the construction companies to improve critical areas that drive profitability and safety. The construction Wearable Technology are the advanced electronic devices that the construction workers wear on their bodies, clothes, or protective equipment to gather and deliver information about the working environment, activities, and biometric conditions. Using the technology, onsite workers receive an automatic alert about a hazardous situation before the occurring of an accident. Construction managers can monitor and measure the level of fatigue and warn the workers while they move close to dangerous zones. An automatic system informs the site workers and their manage...

Currently, DCRA (District of Columbia’s Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs) is providing a velocity track permit, which is a fast-track permit review program for building owners. This endeavor is taken by the DCRA for streamlining the construction plan reviewing and the permitting processes in Washington DC . The velocity track review program abides by the goal of accelerating building plan reviews and getting faster permit approval for construction, including different types of building projects. 2 levels of the Velocity Track Program in DC The Velocity program of DCRA is divided into 2 levels of services including Velocity and Expedition. ·          Velocity Service is meant for customers whose building design concepts and plans are completed and ready for submission. ·          Expedition Service is intended for clients whose plans are currently in the design phase. Meeting...

Are you stuck with your Stop Order from DCRA? Have you exceeded the scope of permits? Or have started without DCRA a permit? Did you fail to notify your neighbors as per DC code as your construction affecting adjoining properties?   Whatever may be the cause, it’s a matter of concern if you get a stop order. Illegal construction involves safety hazards. A DCRA STOP WORK ORDER means zero access to your house till it gets lifted and a hefty fine.   You should not remove the orange stop-work order placard.  Take time, complete your review request form for stop-work order compliance, and submit it to  dcra.illegalconstruction2@dc.gov . You may also drop it to DCRA Office within 15 days of receiving your stop-work order.  Entitle single-point contact to complete the process for avoiding delays. Nevertheless, you can add additional emails to be carbon copied on the correspondence.  You will receive email communication from t...