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Why Projects Fail

Job Order Contracting

First and foremost is important to understand that all projects are exercises in managing change. The key to consistent delivery of successful projects therefore lies in the ability to account for and/or manage variations as they occur. As people naturally resist change, it is up to leadership to embrace and support change management.

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Exterior cavity fireblocking: Exceeding fire performance

Construction Specifier

The approval of what would be known as the 2022 Construction Codes ( New York City Building Code ) , came into enforcement in late 2022. The average preparation for such a test can take anywhere from six to 12 months, from the decision to conduct one, to the final report; not including the wait for an opening in the laboratory schedule.

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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

The fundamental day-to-day business processes of the Engineering, Construction, Owner, and Operations sector are changing. The efficient life-cycle management of the built environment will not happen until change management is accelerated. Its impact is already being felt in countries around the globe. Chris Moor.

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Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

The fundamental day-to-day business processes of the Engineering, Construction, Owner, and Operations sector are changing. The efficient life-cycle management of the built environment will not happen until change management is accelerated. Its impact is already being felt in countries around the globe. Chris Moor.

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Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVAC) – A Important Standard? – HVAC information exchange – HVACie

Building Information Management

HVACie extends the existing Industry Foundation Class Coordination View including equipment and system information streamlining construction shop drawing and fabrication. That portion of HVACie content pertaining to managed assets is 100% compatible with the NBIS-US COBie standard. 2012-03-01-CERL-CR-12-2-ModelView.

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Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVAC) – A Important Standard? – HVAC information exchange – HVACie

Building Information Management

HVACie extends the existing Industry Foundation Class Coordination View including equipment and system information streamlining construction shop drawing and fabrication. That portion of HVACie content pertaining to managed assets is 100% compatible with the NBIS-US COBie standard. 2012-03-01-CERL-CR-12-2-ModelView.

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Air barriers: An essential part of the building envelope

GCP Applied Technologies

How air leakage can impact building durability. Environmental Product Declarations. How air leakage can impact building durability. The key to minimizing the damage potential of moisture is effectively managing the flow of air into and out of the building. Energy savings. Net zero building design and air leakage.