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

Job Order Contracting

JULY 24, 2023

Zero credible cost visibility and inability to enable cost management… another instance of Government attempt to compete with the private sector and lack of capable and continuous accountable leadership. There are specialized SMS modules, such as BUILDER (buildings), RAILER (rails), ROOFER (roofs), and PAVER (pavements).

Facility Management 72

Facility Management Risk Management Property Management Infrastructure Development 72

Construction Marketing

JULY 24, 2014

With that information, the services can identify architects, building owners, municipalities, engineering firms, planners and other groups that are planning or putting out to bid commercial projects. For our purposes, we are looking only at lead generation services for building product manufacturers. Vital statistics. Year Founded.

Building Materials Manufacturing 87

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Products Distribution Project Management Consulting Cost Control 87

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 22, 2010

With that information, the services can identify architects, building owners, municipalities, engineering firms, planners and other groups that are planning or putting out to bid commercial projects. For our purposes, we are looking only at lead generation services for building product manufacturers. Vital Statistics. Year Founded.

Building Products Distribution 95

Building Products Distribution Project Management Consulting Building Materials Manufacturing Public Works 95

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

U.S. Construction

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Albany Medical Center, the only academic health sciences center in Eastern New York and Western New England is saving more than $200,000 per year in total utility costs after a lighting retrofit installed by SmartWatt Energy, a nationwide energy efficiency firm headquartered in Albany, NY. SmartWatt Energy, Inc.,

Energy Efficiency 51

Energy Efficiency Electrical Systems Cost Control Building Controls 51

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 2, 2023

As such, communication is essential to the success of your projects; the lack thereof can lead to delays, errors, and increased costs. 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.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

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

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

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. Chelson, D.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 66

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

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

Revit OpEd

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

This is a repost from September 2009 based on having this conversation a couple times recently. There is an Urban Legend where a person bought a Winnebago and thought the cruise control didn''t require someone behind the wheel. Every now and then I read an article pumping BIM or Revit. Many examples can use a little dose of reality.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 55

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Building Controls Quality Control 55

Extranet Evolution

JULY 6, 2021

Executive perspectives Tooey Courtemanche, Procore founder and CEO, says: “Procore builds software for the people who build the world. Our mission is to connect everyone in construction on our global platform, so that our customers can build faster, safer and smarter.” I have undertaken past consultancy projects for Procore.]

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Building Controls Public Works Cost Control 52

GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Air barriers: An essential part of the building envelope. Protecting your building envelope. How air leakage can impact building durability. Net zero building design and air leakage. Protecting your building envelope. How air leakage can impact building durability. Net zero building design and air leakage.

Building Code Compliance 60

Building Code Compliance Environmental Impact Assessment Building Codes Building Standards 60

Natural Building

FEBRUARY 4, 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. February 04, 2009.

Green Building 49

Green Building Architecture Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems 49

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

The Need for Credible Construction Cost Estimates. Federal, State, County, and Local Government, as well as Education, Healthcare and Transportation Departments and Agencies have a responsibility to enable cost transparency and improved construction productivity. Basic Characteristics of Credible Cost Estimates.

Property Management 45

Property Management Estimating Construction Management Structural Systems 45

Cassell Construction Estimating

MARCH 26, 2009

ENR’s forecast for 2009 shows continuing declines in nearly all sectors of industrial, commercial, & residential markets, with modest growth only in public works highway and infrastructure work in 2010. (companies like ours) For years there was an agreeable tension, or balance, between sales and consulting.

Estimating 40

Estimating Masonry Cost Control Public Works 40

Construction Specifier

JUNE 25, 2024

and Steven Gaynor, MBA Photo courtesy Tenmat New York City recently became the first jurisdiction in the country to reject and rewrite major sections of the International Building Code’s ( IBC ’s) language around fire protection in exterior facades. For decades, buildings have relied on intumescent materials for fire control.

Fire Protection System Installation 59

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Building Code Compliance Building Codes 59

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 21, 2023

Think back to the period between late 2017 and mid-2009 , when almost 2.5 In this article, we'll unpack the essentials of building resilience in the construction sector. Control costs with the help of technology Here’s a not-so-fun tidbit: according to PwC , “91.5% of projects go over budget, over schedule, or both.”

Building Resilience 40

Building Resilience Cost Control Building Performance Measurement Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Natural Building

DECEMBER 14, 2021

A lack of utility bills for their home, coupled with a lack of ongoing maintenance costs, allowed the Cooks to build a home for $70,000, and minimize monthly expenditures in the process. Convection-based air circulation is channeled through a centralized vertical cooling chimney, also adding a measure of temperature control.

Roofing Systems 52

Roofing Systems Flooring Systems Building Design Material Handling 52

UK Construction Blog

AUGUST 11, 2023

The post Read the Latest News on UK Housebuilding Sector, the Journey to Circular Cities, UK Building Output Rises in July, and One in Four British Construction Workers is Neurodiverse appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Barratt Developments, one of the UK’s leading housebuilders, announced it would build 20% fewer homes this year.

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Green Building Building Design 52

CCR Magazine

MARCH 14, 2024

LINK] The construction industry experienced significant turmoil in the last major economic downturn of The Great Recession (2007-2009), with many aspects of construction demand not returning until 2012 or 2013. design/build) and pricing methodology (lump sum v. design/build) and pricing methodology (lump sum v.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Project Management Schedule Management Change Management 52

ENR Construction

AUGUST 8, 2012

Building Types. Current Costs. Quarterly Cost Reports. In 2007, before the dredging started, GE began building the Fort Edward processing and dewatering complex as well as a separate collection tunnel beneath the river to collect PCBs infiltrating from its Hudson Falls site. Phase-one dredging began and ended in 2009.

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 56

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Project Management Consulting Construction Equipment General Contracting 56

CivilJungle

JANUARY 29, 2022

From the foundation of the building to finishing work of building , cement is used. The cost of cement a very important role in the construction cost of a building. The curing period of OPC is less than PPC and curing costs reduced. Hence recommended that curing are cost-prohibitive. Approximate Cost.

Concrete Pouring 52

Concrete Pouring Curing Masonry Cost Control 52

Work Gearz

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

IMPACT PROTECTION: Full brim hard hat features a smooth crown design to deflect falling objects; the SuperEight Impact Energy Control System dissipates impacts by spreading the force over a wider area. 2009 Type 1, Class E. Produced with Honeywell’s super eight impact control system, the impact force is distributed over a wider area.

Electrical Systems 52

Electrical Systems Building Products Distribution Building Materials Manufacturing Controls Manufacturing 52

Natural Building

AUGUST 18, 2021

Here is an article by Morgan Caraway recently published in www.motherearthnews.com My wife, Mary Jane, and I built our first earthbag home in 2009, after being inspired by the Mother Earth News book Earthbag Building. The build took us less than five months, and the total cost was under $5,000. Use due caution.

Building Codes 52

Building Codes Piping Installation Building Permits Building Materials 52

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 21, 2018

This history combined with the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA) in 1994 which regulates the use of IDIQ, and availability of tools, cost data, services, and technology by more innovative JOC vendors, have made JOC more transparent, efficient, and competitive. Focus upon building Owner/Contractor capability. 34, 2009, pp.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Contracts General Contracting Sustainability 40

Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2015

JOC reduces unnecessary levels of engineering, design, and contract procurement time along with construction project procurement costs by awarding long-term contracts for a wide variety of renovation, repair and construction projects. Further research can be found at Center for Job Order Contracting Excellence. Key elements.

Contracts 45

Contracts Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) General Contracting Facility Management 45

Work Gearz

JUNE 5, 2021

The “SuperEight Impact Energy Control System” is designed to spread any impact force over an area as wide as possible. Moisture-wicking foam backed Microfiber liner reduces sweat build-up. 2009 standards, type 1, Class C, G, and E. Hard Hat Suspension Material Type & Class Features. Meets ANSI Z89. Check on Amazon. -->.

Electrical Systems 52

Electrical Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Controls Manufacturing 52

CivilJungle

JANUARY 21, 2022

2009: Doubled capacity at cochin unit to nearly 5 lakh liters/day. It’s how we improve our business performance and build on Plasto’s reputation in the marketplace. Poly tanks are strong, lightweight, and more cost-effective than alternative materials. Sintex Water Tank. Plasto Water Tank. Supreme Water Tank. Penguin Water Tank.

Material Storage 52

Material Storage Piping Installation Building Materials Manufacturing Controls Manufacturing 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Common data environment (glossary of terms and definitions, locally researched detailed unit price cost data). Lower project related cost growth. Projects completed at or under budgeted cost. Reduced project related cost growth per change order. Zero costs associated with disputes and claims. Shared boundaries.

Collaboration 105

Collaboration Project Management Consulting Project Management Construction Management 105

Business Facilities

AUGUST 1, 2014

The facility is slated to build four airplanes a month, but could expand to eight planes a month eventually. auto industry, Chrysler made a bold commitment to continue building its most profitable and recognizable vehicle in the city that long ago put cars on the map. Airbus is the largest customer of the U.S. suppliers.

Building Materials Manufacturing 111

Building Materials Manufacturing Renewable Energy Systems Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Controls Manufacturing 111

OmTrak

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Aon Center, Chicago When the Aon Center was completed in 1973, it was the tallest building in Chicago with its timeless Italian Carrara marble exterior. Experts found that the marble used was too thin to handle the Chicago weather conditions, a decision made in a bid to cut costs, leading to a complete replacement of the facade.

Lean Construction 87

Lean Construction Geotechnical Engineering Cost Control Building Resilience 87

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 12, 2016

The company designs, engineers and builds assembly lines and test equipment for advanced manufacturers, ranging from small components to complete turnkey systems. Eurotranciatura will also build a roughly 30,000-square-foot distribution warehouse near its current plant to accommodate growth and reduce transportation costs.

Building Materials Manufacturing 96

Building Materials Manufacturing Controls Manufacturing Building Products Distribution Facility Management 96

Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2012

The core competencies identified include competencies relating to building operations and maintenance, energy management, sustainability, water efficiency, safety (including electrical safety) and building performance measures. Fede ral Buildings Personnel Training Act. The core competencies will be updated annually per the law.

Building Performance Measurement 45

Building Performance Measurement Fire Protection System Installation Renewable Energy Systems Fire Protection Systems 45

Building Information Management

JULY 20, 2012

The Federal agency scorecard relative to 2009 Executive Order the government to meet energy, water, pollution and waste reduction targets is now available. Further the GSA has yet to get control of its inventory and related efficient use of space. The EPA and GSA score all greens… which is curious at best.

Sustainability 49

Sustainability Facility Management Energy Efficiency Project Management 49

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Unified rushed to rebuild cafeterias, then fought for years to recoup excess costs. Then the district’s auditors took a look at the books and concluded that the construction had come at too high a cost. The district’s legal costs in the cases exceed $1 million, although officials hope to get most of it back.

Contracts 40

Contracts Project Management Consulting General Contracting Project Management 40

UK Construction Blog

MAY 17, 2023

Meanwhile, warranty service provider for structures Build-Zone is celebrating its 20th year in the building industry as an insurer. Furthermore, there are indications that things are turning around in the building business in the UK. Peter manages company development and customer success for Build-Zone and sets strategic goals.

Zoning 52

Zoning Insurance Management Warranty Structural Systems 52