Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2022

One key strategy for reducing the built environment’s impact on climate change is through the construction of more energy-efficient building envelope systems. Two-way tapered insulation system. Four-way tapered insulation system. How best to achieve performance beyond thermal efficiency.

Energy Efficiency 102

Energy Efficiency Roofing Systems Wall Systems Structural Systems 102

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 18, 2024

“The introduction of MINI Miles is a tremendous step in national development for Go Mini’s,” said CEO and President Chris Walls. In addition, Go Mini’s offers a robust support system for their franchisees who have everything they need to hit the ground running, including a proprietary operating system.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Infrastructure Development 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In the fall of 2012, Superstorm Sandy devastated the East Coast of the United States, including the State of New Jersey. Inland from the beach, structures will be built that will reduce flooding and help the storm water system drain excess water without letting tidal water flood the community. By JoAnne Castagna, Ed.D.

Risk Management 264

Risk Management Project Management Fire Protection Systems Building Performance Measurement 264

ENR Construction

AUGUST 13, 2012

08/13/2012. Construction is expected to begin in September 2012. North Carolina Carolinas HealthCare System is planning to build a behavioral health center in Davidson. Carolinas HealthCare System, Attn: Tim Ledgerwood, Construction Dept., © 2012 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. ENR Top Lists. ENR Sourcebooks.

Building Materials Manufacturing 43

Building Materials Manufacturing Site Planning Renewable Energy Systems General Contracting 43

Construction Specifier

JUNE 1, 2021

Modern wall assemblies have become increasingly complex as critical elements of the building enclosure. Increasing use of energy efficient continuous insulation (ci) and innovative wall assemblies places a greater emphasis on fire performance of exterior walls; this is regulated under the IBC through NFPA 285.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems 52

BD+C

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

2010 as adopted by the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). With the goal of reducing energy consumption, this will require increased use of continuous insulation in most commercial wall assemblies in nearly all climate zones in the U.S. Building Enclosure Systems Building Materials' Exclude Content: Yes.

Energy Efficiency 49

Energy Efficiency Building Code Compliance Energy Conservation Wall Systems 49

ENR Construction

JULY 23, 2012

07/23/2012. Construction is expected to begin in fall 2012. Other work includes placing lengths of cutoff wall at the culvert locations; placeing new cast-in-place reinforced-concrete headwalls, foundations, and water-control structures with gates and control systems; and restoring the embankment. ENR Top Lists.

Cost Control 28

Cost Control Site Planning Building Controls Building Design 28

Revit OpEd

JULY 19, 2012

Thursday, July 19, 2012. Reference Planes and Wall Closure. Control Wall’s Material Return. Layers) for the host wall in a project. Note the two “wall closure” parameters (shown below) need to be “locked” so they stay positive (in the correct direction) when the host wall thickness changes.

Wall Systems 72

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

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Over the last 10 years (2012-2021), there has been at least $1 trillion in disaster damage costs resulting from 142 weather and climate disaster events. This can reduce the carbon emissions of structural systems by up to 40 percent.². In 2021, the U.S. experienced an average temperature which was 2.5

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Building Materials Manufacturing Fire Protection Systems Structural Systems 52

GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Vegetative roofing systems. ASTM D8014-17: Standard Guide for Selection of Membranes Used in Vegetative Roofing Systems. 2012 and AS 4654.2-2012. Below ground waterproofing (basement slabs, retaining walls, lift walls and slabs). Not all liquid waterproofing systems are the same. Separate wearing course.

Waterproofing Systems 60

Waterproofing Systems Fire Protection System Installation Roofing Systems Fire Protection Systems 60

Revit OpEd

JUNE 11, 2012

Monday, June 11, 2012. Detail Level Ignored with Unlocked Wall Layers. We can unlock a layer or layers in a wall to allow "pulling" them up or down separately from the rest of a wall. of Subtle , Detail Level , Walls. Introducing Autodesk Revit Architecture 2012 Now Shipping. Labels: Dept. of Quirky , Dept.

Wall Systems 56

Wall Systems Ceiling Systems Site Planning Project Management Consulting 56

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 22, 2024

In 2012, The Center for Health Design established eight evidence-based design goals that support how the performance of flooring materials can have an actionable impact on multiple health-related outcomes. healthcare system every year, with “tens of thousands of lives lost” annually.

Flooring Systems 59

Flooring Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Quality Control Building Performance Measurement 59

Revit OpEd

APRIL 19, 2012

Thursday, April 19, 2012. System families have a Function setting. Thats true for Walls, Floor, Roofs and Ceilings. I run into wall types quite often that have these wrong or inconsistently applied. Introducing Autodesk Revit Architecture 2012 Now Shipping. ▼ 2012. ► September 2012. (22).

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 53

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Wall Systems Flooring Systems Ceiling Systems 53

Revit OpEd

APRIL 2, 2012

Monday, April 02, 2012. That post is about Openings and this one is about curtain wall panel doors. When people first make a curtain wall that is supposed to get a door they quite naturally assume the door tool is the right place to start. Curtain walls are special and they are made up of curtain grids, panels and mullions.

Wall Systems 49

Wall Systems Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Architecture 49

Revit OpEd

APRIL 11, 2012

Wednesday, April 11, 2012. Wall Floor Interaction and Linked Models. When we have architecture and structure in separate Revit models we end up with somewhat clumsy graphics in wall sections. The wall continues past the floor as if it isnt there. Labels: Collaboration , Floors , Linked Files , Walls. Interesting!

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 53

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Wall Systems Project Management Consulting Flooring Systems 53

Natural Building

MAY 2, 2021

Most of each day will be spent practicing a wide range of hands-on natural building systems, some ancient and time-tested, others experimental. He has experience with a wide range of effective low-cost, low-tech building techniques including cob, straw bale, and many lightweight natural infill systems.

Building Codes 52

Building Codes Building Design Structural Systems Wall Systems 52

Revit OpEd

JULY 20, 2012

Friday, July 20, 2012. Improves stability when selecting a new host for an element within an In-place Wall. Improves creation consistency with Physical Wall when coping an Analytical Model Wall. Improves stability when splitting pipes which belong to different systems. ▼ 2012. ► September 2012.

Piping Installation 61

Piping Installation Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Structural Systems 61

Work Gearz

MARCH 19, 2021

Ratchet suspension system. ABS Integrated Visor Ratchet suspension system. Husqvarna 592752601 Type 1 Class E High Density, Polyethylene, HDPE Visor, earmuffs, Rain shield, Rain neck flap Six-point ratchet system. Type 1 Class C ABS Light, Accessory slots, For easy accessory attachment Ratchet suspension system.

Electrical Systems 52

Electrical Systems Electrical Wiring Installation Roofing Systems Building Products Distribution 52

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Using a high-quality, carefully designed system such as heavy timber construction offers many advantages to off-site construction. Useful for all major structural components, including floors, interior walls, exterior walls, and roofs. CLT products, thus, have two-directional strength.

Lean Construction 52

Lean Construction Green Building Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Revit OpEd

JULY 6, 2012

Friday, July 06, 2012. For readers that are already familiar with the Point Known PKNail site measuring system it appears to be similar, at least in concept. Introducing Autodesk Revit Architecture 2012 Now Shipping. ▼ 2012. ► September 2012. (22). ► August 2012. (17). ▼ July 2012. (10).

Ceiling Systems 74

Ceiling Systems Architecture Wall Systems Electrical Systems 74

Construction Dive

MARCH 4, 2009

"The three virtues of a programmer: laziness, impatience, and hubris" -- Larry Wall. Let’s say we have a system in production which manages college financial aid departments. Here are a few of the classes involved in the forms component of the system: class Form. October 2012. September 2012.

Building Codes 145

Building Codes Public Works Wall Systems Building Controls 145

Safety Services Company

DECEMBER 3, 2012

We conclude our look at the five most citied standards of 2012 with OSHA CRF 1926.501, General Fall Protection Requirements. When the employer can demonstrate that fall protection systems are infeasible or creates a greater hazard, the employer may develop and implement a fall protection plan which meets the requirements of OSHA’s standard.

Roofing Systems 48

Roofing Systems Wall Systems Flooring Systems Structural Systems 48

Revit OpEd

JUNE 12, 2012

Tuesday, June 12, 2012. Using that method in conjunction with key to select ALL the walls, you can get a VERY quick SF. The downside is that is uses the wall's centerline. Introducing Autodesk Revit Architecture 2012 Now Shipping. ▼ 2012. ► September 2012. (22). ► August 2012. (17).

Flooring Systems 65

Flooring Systems Property Management Wall Systems Architecture 65

Revit OpEd

JULY 5, 2012

Thursday, July 05, 2012. It is currently compatible with Revit 2012 and 2013 and Grasshopper 0.8.0066. 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. ▼ 2012. ▼ July 2012. (10).

Ceiling Systems 63

Ceiling Systems Architecture Schedule Management Wall Systems 63

Revit OpEd

APRIL 11, 2012

Wednesday, April 11, 2012. The next 25 people that register for RTCUSA 2012 will be able to choose a registration prize from a selection of books and videos. Labels: News , RTCUSA 2012. Introducing Autodesk Revit Architecture 2012 Now Shipping. ▼ 2012. ► September 2012. (22). ► July 2012.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 56

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Architecture Schedule Management Flooring Systems 56

Revit OpEd

AUGUST 8, 2012

Wednesday, August 08, 2012. Updated: 9/14/2012. Reference Planes and Wall Closure. Introducing Autodesk Revit Architecture 2012 Now Shipping. ▼ 2012. ► September 2012. (22). ▼ August 2012. (17). ► July 2012. (10). ► June 2012. (5). ► May 2012. (18).

Architecture 53

Architecture Building Standards Wall Systems Structural Systems 53

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 23, 2013

More importantly, according to the latest numbers released for occupational fatalities , “falls to lower level” was responsible for 12 percent of the deaths in 2012. Erect toeboards, screens or guardrail systems to prevent objects from falling. Unprotected sides must have a guardrail, safety net or personal fall arrest system.

Roofing Systems 48

Roofing Systems Safety Regulations Flooring Systems Wall Systems 48

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 23, 2013

More importantly, according to the latest numbers released for occupational fatalities , “falls to lower level” was responsible for 12 percent of the deaths in 2012. Erect toeboards, screens or guardrail systems to prevent objects from falling. Unprotected sides must have a guardrail, safety net or personal fall arrest system.

Roofing Systems 55

Roofing Systems Safety Regulations Flooring Systems Wall Systems 55

GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 7, 2018

When moist air hits a cooler surface within a wall structure, water vapor in the air can condense and collect inside these spaces. A properly installed, continuous air barrier minimizes air leakage, which, in turn, minimizes the potential for water vapor to condense on vulnerable wall structures. Energy savings.

Building Code Compliance 60

Building Code Compliance Environmental Impact Assessment Building Codes Energy Efficiency 60

Stok

AUGUST 28, 2019

will save approximately $126 Billion in energy savings between 2012 and 2040, which is equivalent to around 841 million tons of avoided CO 2 emissions. Most high-performance building certifications and city codes use ASHRAE and ICC’s building codes to define energy performance requirements within their rating systems. source: ACEEE.

Building Code Compliance 70

Building Code Compliance Building Codes Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency 70

Revit OpEd

AUGUST 26, 2011

Techniques for Designing and Documenting Panelized Wall Systems in Revit). Scott Davis (Whats New in Revit 2012). Congratulations to the following speakers who provided the top 10 presentations at the conference according to our respondents: Paul Aubin (Still Not Sharing Your Coordinates?). Brian Mackey (LAB: Nesting Families).

Wall Systems 60

Wall Systems Structural Systems Communication Architecture 60

Revit OpEd

JULY 24, 2012

Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Another "inside" gem from Inside the System which offers deeper insight to how the numbers work. Introducing Autodesk Revit Architecture 2012 Now Shipping. ▼ 2012. ► September 2012. (22). ► August 2012. (17). ▼ July 2012. (10). ► June 2012. (5).

Electrical Systems 53

Electrical Systems Ceiling Systems Architecture Wall Systems 53

Revit OpEd

APRIL 4, 2012

Wednesday, April 04, 2012. Introducing Autodesk Revit Architecture 2012 Now Shipping. ▼ 2012. ► September 2012. (22). ► August 2012. (17). ► July 2012. (10). ► June 2012. (5). ► May 2012. (18). ▼ April 2012. (25). ► March 2012. (39).

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 82

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Architecture Schedule Management Flooring Systems 82

Revit OpEd

APRIL 14, 2012

Saturday, April 14, 2012. Updated: 9/19/2012. Working in the Central File (2012). Introducing Autodesk Revit Architecture 2012 Now Shipping. ▼ 2012. ► September 2012. (22). ► August 2012. (17). ► July 2012. (10). ► June 2012. (5). ► May 2012. (18).

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 74

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Architecture Schedule Management Risk Management 74

Revit OpEd

JUNE 13, 2012

Wednesday, June 13, 2012. If room separation lines are "off the table" then the architect would end up using something else like actual walls and hiding them. When we unload a workset the walls are still there and that means so are Room Separation lines. Revit OpEd. Room Separation Lines - Agida for MEP? edited a little).

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 76

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Zoning HVAC Systems Wall Systems 76

Revit OpEd

APRIL 4, 2012

Wednesday, April 04, 2012. Introducing Autodesk Revit Architecture 2012 Now Shipping. ▼ 2012. ► September 2012. (22). ► August 2012. (17). ► July 2012. (10). ► June 2012. (5). ► May 2012. (18). ▼ April 2012. (25). ► March 2012. (39).

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 71

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Architecture Schedule Management Painting/finishing 71

Revit OpEd

AUGUST 13, 2012

Monday, August 13, 2012. I wrote the following (April 2012) in a reply to a thread at RevitForum.org. Some are mounted in a wall, some in a cabinet at a sales desk, some in a kiosk (free standing display), some are available for visitors to use and others are not. Introducing Autodesk Revit Architecture 2012 Now Shipping.

Site Planning 56

Site Planning Architecture Schedule Management Risk Management 56