Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 22, 2020

A high-performance roof system is durable, resilient, and allows a building to be occupied after a disaster event and continues performing during a loss of power. A cool, reflective roof could improve a building’s energy efficiency by reducing the amount of heat gain and associated energy demand for air-conditioning units.

Roofing Systems 88

Roofing Systems Building Codes Energy Conservation Building Design 88

HardHatChat

DECEMBER 8, 2009

Have you seen the 2009 Green Building Survey? The Green Building survey states that 73 percent of developers have previously retrofitted properties, are in the process of retrofitting, or are considering retrofitting properties for greater energy efficiency. Have a question on sustainable commercial construction?

Sustainability 75

Sustainability Real Estate Development HVAC System Installation Green Building 75

Stok

APRIL 25, 2023

M&V, MBCx, WTF: Building Performance Monitoring as a Means to Achieve Decarbonization Goals This blog post was co-authored by Stok’s Ally Duncan and Jessica Shaw , summarizing their presentation at AEE West 2023. and LEED 2009 (v3) to what it is currently, MBCx in LEED v4, the terms and their underlying processes are commonly conflated.

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Electrical Systems Energy Efficiency 98

Stok

APRIL 25, 2023

As building owners and occupiers adopt zero commitments and find their properties subject to energy performance and emissions regulations, the question becomes, ‘how can we achieve these ambitious reduction targets?’ and LEED 2009 (v3) to what it is currently, MBCx in LEED v4, the terms and their underlying processes are commonly conflated.

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Electrical Systems Energy Efficiency 98

Revit OpEd

MAY 16, 2012

I'm a little concerned w/ the new 2013 view template feature as it takes away the flexibility of independently controlling the VG per view regardles of the View Template assigned to it. Builds and Updates. Building Design Suite Installation Readme. ► 2009. ► December 2009. (16). ► July 2009.

Project Management Consulting 65

Project Management Consulting Architecture Ceiling Systems Risk Management 65

Revit OpEd

MARCH 30, 2012

Builds and Updates. Control Grips in Families. ► 2009. ► December 2009. (16). ► November 2009. (23). ► October 2009. (29). ► September 2009. (42). ► August 2009. (29). ► July 2009. (20). ► June 2009. (12). ► May 2009. (16).

Project Management Consulting 66

Project Management Consulting Architecture Permits Schedule Management 66

Revit OpEd

MARCH 30, 2012

Builds and Updates. Control Grips in Families. ► 2009. ► December 2009. (16). ► November 2009. (23). ► October 2009. (29). ► September 2009. (42). ► August 2009. (29). ► July 2009. (20). ► June 2009. (12). ► May 2009. (16).

Project Management Consulting 65

Project Management Consulting Schedule Management Architecture Property Management 65

Revit OpEd

JULY 5, 2012

It offers a Curtain Grid Manager that controls both panels and grids now, offers a preview of the system as well as helping to distinguish between vertical and horizontal orientations. Builds and Updates. ► 2009. ► December 2009. (16). ► November 2009. (23). ► October 2009. (29).

Ceiling Systems 63

Ceiling Systems Architecture Schedule Management Wall Systems 63

Revit OpEd

APRIL 9, 2012

I included the following tips and advice (edited a little in this version) in a door tutorial I wrote for my Autodesk University 2005 lab called "Autodesk Revit Building Family Editor: From the Beginning". Reference planes dont have real endpoints, they are infinite in length but have grips so we can control how much we have to see.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 72

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Change Management Wall Systems 72

Revit OpEd

APRIL 18, 2012

Recently I was working with a team, their building is a million square feet overall, and opening the whole file took considerably longer than selectively focusing on a single sectors workset. Building Shell or Envelope. Is this part of the building separated obviously from another part and could easily be grouped separately?

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 65

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Flooring Systems Project Management 65

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The post Read the Latest News on Stark UK joins to Combat Building Exploitation, the First-ever NHBC Affordable Housing Innovators Event, an Industrial Contract Worth 20 Million, and the First Remotely Controlled Tower Crane in the UK appeared first on UK Construction Blog.

Building Controls 52

Building Controls Contracts Real Estate Development Quality Control 52

Practical Law Construction

JUNE 8, 2022

Some main contractors perceive them to be an unwarranted fetter on their ability to control the flow of cash to their supply chain. New recitals have been added to clarify that the PBA Agreement is supplemental to and varies the building contract and subcontracts. These have been slimmed down in the 2022 version.

General Contracting 97

General Contracting Contracts Government Works Building Standards 97

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Most IGEs do not use appropriate data sources and this is particularly true for CONTRUCTION activities (repair, renovation, maintenance, new builds). 2009) and Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government, GAO-14-704G (Washington, D.C.:

Estimating 105

Estimating Government Works Cost Control Contracts 105

Revit OpEd

MARCH 31, 2012

Combine this with the Detail Level concept and wed have even more granular control over the information and geometry in a family. Related to this is the notion that there are representations that wed like to control for floor plan orientation and offer a different appear for the reflected ceiling plan (RCP) version. Builds and Updates.

Project Management Consulting 53

Project Management Consulting Site Planning Building Controls Architecture 53

Revit OpEd

MAY 15, 2012

As Revits features have been merged into the new Building Design Suite "Revit" it became apparent that putting all the tools in one box created some curious view, view template and discipline control issues that had to be sorted out, thus being able to create view types for more views was born. Builds and Updates. ► 2009.

Site Planning 58

Site Planning Project Management Consulting Change Management Architecture 58

Revit OpEd

MARCH 30, 2012

Builds and Updates. Control Grips in Families. ► 2009. ► December 2009. (16). ► November 2009. (23). ► October 2009. (29). ► September 2009. (42). ► August 2009. (29). ► July 2009. (20). ► June 2009. (12). ► May 2009. (16).

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 58

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Architecture Schedule Management 58

Revit OpEd

AUGUST 31, 2012

Experiencing control issues with a link? Builds and Updates. ► 2009. ► December 2009. (16). ► November 2009. (23). ► October 2009. (29). ► September 2009. (42). ► August 2009. (29). ► July 2009. (20). ► June 2009. (12). at 5:00 AM.

Property Management 56

Property Management Architecture Structural Systems Building Controls 56

Revit OpEd

MAY 8, 2012

So ideally you should be able to control the dimension value [via Project Units > Length] and additionally tweak the Prefix Suffix Text setting under the Dimension Type. Builds and Updates. Building Design Suite Installation Readme. ► 2009. ► December 2009. (16). ► November 2009. (23).

Project Management Consulting 53

Project Management Consulting Property Management Architecture Project Management 53

Natural Building

DECEMBER 14, 2019

‘This is an example of when architecture provides more than a building. The building is rooted in its site through its use of onsite materials and has impeccable zero carbon design credentials.’. The building is rooted in its site through its use of onsite materials and has impeccable zero carbon design credentials.’.

Building Design 75

Building Design Building Materials Building Resilience Architecture 75

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

When we set out to found our own commercial general contracting firm, we pooled together decades of knowledge across all commercial construction sectors to build a leading national general construction firm. Englewood has taken on more design-build construction work in recent years, offering better, more comprehensive services to our clients.

Real Estate Development 102

Real Estate Development General Contracting Building Controls Quality Control 102

Revit OpEd

APRIL 3, 2012

We could use filters to exclude them just as easily with more graphic control as well. Builds and Updates. ► 2009. ► December 2009. (16). ► November 2009. (23). ► October 2009. (29). ► September 2009. (42). ► August 2009. (29). ► July 2009. (20).

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 53

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Architecture Schedule Management Electrical Systems 53

Revit OpEd

AUGUST 13, 2012

Using types to control the information is still risky because we could type different information in different types and in different families. Builds and Updates. ► 2009. ► December 2009. (16). ► November 2009. (23). ► October 2009. (29). ► September 2009. (42).

Site Planning 56

Site Planning Architecture Schedule Management Risk Management 56

Revit OpEd

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

I see architecture firms, that have been exposed to RME, using the same parameter now in their architecture templates because of the added (for consistency as well) control over the Project Browser sorting. My wish list in regards to Discipline and related items: 1)A choice for "none" giving full visibility control to the user.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 55

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Site Planning Project Management Consulting HVAC Systems 55

Building Information Management

AUGUST 30, 2013

The study centered upon the development of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in the UK construction industry and its pontential affect on the role of the client’s construction manager (CM). Potential impacts to the CM range from increased efficiencies on site, to loss of project control and increased legislation.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 65

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management Building Controls Cost Control 65

Construction Specifier

MARCH 12, 2021

As buildings become more complex and connected, the demand for BUILDING materials supporting high-performance facilities has also increased. This includes building controls, lighting, electrical and digital infrastructure, audio/visual (A/V), and other aspects of the structure. Photos © Legrand. by Patrick Ford.

Building Materials Manufacturing 59

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Green Building Building Optimization 59

Roads Online

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Founder Wayne Holz started with just one truck and trailer, slowly increasing the size and variety of his machinery fleet over time, while also building up his rapport and reputation throughout the heavy haulage sector. We purchased our first TRT unit in 2009.” But Holz says it’s all been worthwhile. “I

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 105

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Building Materials Manufacturing Controls Manufacturing Modular Construction 105

BDC Network

JUNE 14, 2023

Rachel Vedder, RA, LEED AP Healthcare Facilities Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Architects Building Owners At the onset of any design challenge, architects and engineers are programmed to first consult the applicable codes, standards, and best practices.

Project Management Consulting 96

Project Management Consulting Environmental Impact Assessment Facility Management Risk Management 96

Natural Building

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. Living Walls.

Green Building 40

Green Building Sustainability Architecture Energy Conservation 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

To meet their responsibilities as stakeholders of the built environment ( facilities and other built structures ), public sector owners need to have the ability create credible construction cost estimate for ALL repair, renovation, maintenance (FSRM), and new build projects. and maintenance information into the building knowledge base.

Estimating 98

Estimating Structural Systems Schedule Management Risk Management 98

Job Order Contracting

JULY 24, 2023

There are specialized SMS modules, such as BUILDER (buildings), RAILER (rails), ROOFER (roofs), and PAVER (pavements). DoD hasn’t achieved a clean audit since independent audits were initiated in 2017. Modules are in development for utilities, fuels, water retention structures (e.g., dams and levees), and shorefront assets.

Facility Management 72

Facility Management Risk Management Property Management Infrastructure Development 72

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 2, 2023

This is where Building Information Modeling (BIM) comes into play, and BIM managers are the ones tasked with connecting teams and improving coordination between them. We do government buildings, warehouses, schools, and parking garages. If you ever go downtown and there’s public parking, that’s what we build.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Construction Management Change Management 98

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Since launching in 2009, Soltis 502 Proof has been the solar protection membrane of choice for any project that requires a durable and colorful solution, while also prioritizing sustainability. The revamped range now features a more robust color range, offering enhanced versatility and extended options for outdoor applications.

Controls Manufacturing 52

Controls Manufacturing Quality Control Modular Construction Green Building 52

Natural Building

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. November 19, 2009.

Green Building 40

Green Building Architecture Sustainability Project Management Consulting 40

U.S. Construction

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Albany Medical Center received a grant for $759,608 to fund this project under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), which allowed the project to be completed with essentially no out of pocket cost. The new energy efficient lighting will save 2,006,283 kWh of electricity per year.

Energy Efficiency 51

Energy Efficiency Electrical Systems Cost Control Building Controls 51

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Any organization can consistently assure best value outcomes for facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds. The success of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build project is dependent upon early and ongoing collaboration among key parties. All the tools and support services are readily available. Freeman, J.,

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 66

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Lean Construction 66

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

That’s the idea that fuels our human-centric approach at BubblyNet” IoT-Driven Smart Buildings Boost Well-Being with Circadian Lighting Solutions Smart buildings and IoT are the backbone of this transformation. Today, nearly every aspect of our work environment can be controlled for optimal well-being.

Health Regulations 52

Health Regulations Quality Control Safety Regulations Cost Control 52

UK Construction Blog

JULY 10, 2023

Berkeley Place was founded by Nick Cryer in Summer 2009, initially targeting independent schools and prestigious residential development opportunities. Some of the ways we are doing this: Upgrading boiler & controls Installing more efficient boilers. The post Berkeley Place appeared first on UK Construction Blog.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation Wall Systems 52