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🚀 Thriving in Boston: A Project Manager's Guide to Relocation 🏗️ Embarking on a new chapter in Boston? Here's how to navigate the transition seamlessly, especially for those in the construction sector like Quantity Surveyors or Project Managers. 🌟 First Impressions Matter Boston's historic charm meets innovative growth, particularly in the construction industry. As a Quantity Surveyor or Project Manager, you're stepping into a city where your skills are in high demand due to a surge in development projects. 🏠 Finding Your Feet Housing can be pricey, so explore neighbourhoods like Somerville or Quincy for a balance of affordability and accessibility. Consider short-term rentals while you get a feel for the city's pulse. 🚇 Master the Commute The "T" is your lifeline here. Familiarize yourself with Boston's MBTA system to navigate like a local. Pro tip: A monthly pass is an investment that pays off in convenience. 💼 Networking Nuances Boston's professional scene thrives on networking. Join local chapters of the Project Management Institute (PMI) or the American Association of Cost Engineers (AACE) to connect and grow. 📈 Market Insights As a Quantity Surveyor or Project Manager, you're the backbone of Boston's construction boom. With projects like the Suffolk Downs redevelopment, there's no shortage of opportunities to leave your mark. 🍂 Embrace the Culture From the Freedom Trail to Fenway Park, immerse yourself in the city's rich history and vibrant culture. It's not just about work; it's about becoming part of Boston's fabric. 👷‍♂️ Final Thought Relocating for a new job is a bold move, but in Boston, it's also a strategic one. With your expertise, you're poised to contribute to a city that's building its future as much as you're building yours. #BostonRelocation #ProjectManagement #ConstructionCareers

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🏗 Under Andrew Schroeder's leadership, the Manhattan Construction Company has been incorporating VDC technology and processes earlier in the project delivery process to drive value for their clients and trade partners. "With cmBuilder.io, we've been able to collaborate with our project teams and ensure that the logic makes sense and it's done in a way that can more easily communicate our plan to the client and our trade partners." 🚀 Learn more about how Manhattan has deployed cmBuilder throughout their projects in the Southeast to simulate, validate and plan project logistics better. Check out the story below 👇 https://lnkd.in/dFWb3edh

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The digital print for the 2023 Long Island Business News 30 Under 30! #30under30 #LIBN #stantec #stantecproud #stantecworkplace #kaplan #ppi2pass #FSC #NYIT #engineeringexcellence #engineering #PE #professionalengineer #leed #leedap #leedcertified #FSCalumni #NYITalumni #career #electricalengineering #computerengineering #nspe #usgbc #ieee

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Design-builds are becoming a more common method for project delivery. Senior Project Manager Colby Stodden shares his tips on how contractors can maximize the benefits of this method in a recent blog: #HaseldenConstruction #construction #constructionindustry #insights #designbuild

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Understanding how to effectively communicate project requirements is crucial for success in building planning. This article from BIM Corner dives into best practices, offering a step-by-step guide to facilitate your planning process. Whether you're a building owner, planner, or architect, you'll gain insights into minimizing documents, using metadata, and ensuring a smooth design process start. Read the full article here: https://buff.ly/3z6Vda5

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Have you signed up yet?! Highly recommend attending this conference because not only is it rich in information, it's FREE! I have not missed a single one in over ten years! Please sign up using the link below. BIM BOP 2024: Workflows July 12, 2024, 8:45 am - 2:30 pm Pacific Time https://lnkd.in/gQG4ZPvQ It’s free again! The eighteenth annual BIM BOP conference at USC School of Architecture will be taking place online, live via Zoom, this year. We have set up a series of two sessions each with three speakers (each lecture is 30 minutes) and 15 BIM BOPs (5 minutes each). Sign-in for attending all or part of the event. Topics include BIM workflows, schematic design, AI, generative design, collaboration, construction robots, interoperability, web apps, conceptual design for financial feasibility, 3d printing, conceptual design, AR, sustainable design, cool software that you ought to know about, and others. Speakers come from a variety of AEC firms and software developers. There probably is something being discussed that you want to know about. Please see the detailed schedule for more information about the lectures and BIM BOPs. Keep scrolling for presentation descriptions. A registration link is on this page. https://lnkd.in/gQG4ZPvQ

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Nohara Group has published manga on construction DX on their website. The concepts of "Front-loading" and "BIM" are clearly illustrated. https://bit.ly/3XRwb9t 野原グループ（株）　#NoharaGroup #ConstructionDX #FrontLoading #BIM #Manga #Innovation #DX #Japan #DigitalTransformation #ConstructionTech

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Is a higher education essential for engineers? What defines engineering in the first place? Get the answers on this episode of Concrete Conversations with host host Forrest🪓 Sim as episode guest Nick Heim, PE, Structural Engineer and VDC Engineer tackle these questions head-on. Learn why a conservative approach is sometimes necessary, and how technology is reshaping the engineering landscape. The latest episode is out now https://lnkd.in/eSVeZEAT! #EngineeringPodcast #TechInEngineering #EngineeringMindset #WhatIsEngineering #SkillsForSuccess

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𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 – 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 Dive into the world of construction innovation with Syska Hennessy’s Michael Ortega, Associate Partner and BIM Development Supervisor based in NYC. Michael talks OpenSpace – what the application is, how we use it and how our clients’ benefit. This innovative technology tool offers real-time progress tracking, enhances communication and transparency among stakeholders, and improves project management. It streamlines the construction process. To learn more, watch the video below. #OpenSpace #Engineering #ProjectManagement #Innovation

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Integrating electrical prefabrication modeling into Building Information Modeling (BIM) systems is revolutionizing how we approach construction projects. This method streamlines processes, enhances efficiency, and reduces common project challenges. Construction firms can achieve more predictable outcomes and improve project delivery times by adopting electrical prefabrication. Learn about the transformative effects of this approach and how it is setting new standards in the construction industry. https://lnkd.in/dPa9XGSY #ConstructionTech #BIM #Prefabrication #ProjectDelivery #Efficiency Kavish Mishra

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We often see small firms and emerging practices struggle with implementing BIM. Many don’t fully grasp the benefits of BIM or find it hard to integrate into their current workflow. A big issue is treating BIM as a separate step, which leads to duplicate efforts, teams, and budgets. This inefficient cycle means designers create plans using traditional 2D or 3D tools, only for a separate BIM team to later rebuild them. This double handling wastes time and resources. For example, on a typical small residential project costing around ₹50 lakhs, the traditional method might involve the design team creating 2D drawings first, followed by a BIM team recreating these in a 3D model. This can lead to an extra ₹5-10 lakhs in costs due to duplicated efforts and extended timelines. One major reason for this inefficiency is that many popular BIM tools are seen as complex and hard to use. Designers often find these tools tiring, making them reluctant to adopt BIM from the start. As a result, tasks get duplicated, coordination becomes messy, and timeline delays. Firms that have fully integrated BIM into their workflow have seen project costs decrease by up to 20% and project timelines shortened by 30%. Let’s work together to end the cycle of duplication and embrace a more efficient, integrated approach with BIM. Ready to transform your workflow ez-ly? #cookingup #workflow #BIMforall #architecture

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🔍 Need as-built surveys for your upcoming growth and expansion plans? 🏗️ 📊 Our as-built survey and field data collection services help you get fast and accurate surveys. #pmdg #pmdesign #architecture #engineering #construction #survey #data

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The program review is part of a push to remove sidewalk sheds, which sometimes sit around buildings for years as they await facade repairs. #construction #structuralengineering

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Here is a 𝘀𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗸 of what we’ve been working on for Maestro for #Revit. 👇 Do you wish you could access key files, folders, and scripts customized to how you work? Well, Maestro not only helps you create scripts to automate your workflow, but it also makes it easy to build a ribbon tailored to your needs. With this tool, you can quickly add button links to your most-used files, folders, websites, and scripts, streamlining your workflow and boosting productivity. 🖥️📂 Let us know your thoughts and share this post with your colleagues who’ll love this! Stay tuned for more updates. Sign up for updates at https://lnkd.in/gunWXCwT #ProductivityTools #Innovation #Architecture #DesignTech #AECAutomation #Automation #Autodesk #MaestroAEC #AECTech #DesignTechnology

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