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ASHRAE standard aims for consistency in measuring building energy use

BD+C

The newly revised ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 105-2014, Standard Methods of Determining, Expressing, and Comparing Building Energy Performance and Greenhouse Gas Emissions , is intended to provide consistency in reporting the energy performance of existing or proposed buildings.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

Business Facilities

From the July/August 2014 issue . When jobs stopped getting created (and in many areas employment was still hemorrhaging), we introduced the concept of growth potential as a key measure in our flagship rankings categories. By Business Facilities Staff. When the pendulum began to swing in the direction of Recovery, we adjusted with it.

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New LEED Dynamic Plaque system will measure building performance

BD+C

Green Building Council recently unveiled the LEED Dynamic Plaque, which is a new system designed for benchmarking and comparing post-occupancy building performance on a global scale. by the first quarter of 2014 and many more by year’s end. ( [link] ). Standards Codes and Standards'

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Profile – Project Director Joanne Kulbacki

Granger Construction

Her impressive performance in seamlessly implementing detailed work management practices, orchestrating nearly 1,000 individuals and adhering to strict quality control measures resulted in high praises from clients and partners alike.

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An Snapshot of International BIM Status and Goals

Building Information Management

Standard: Collaborative production of architectural, engineering and construction information. Requires IFC BIM for new buildings. Building Information Management – A Standard Framework and Guide to BS 1192. Standard Due: Library Objects for Architecture, Engineering and Construction. Senate Properties.

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What’s Really Needed to Make BIM Work.

Building Information Management

Building Information Management (that’s right forget the “modeling” distraction), BIM, is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. in order to define the scope, schedule, cost/budget (initial and life-cycle) budget, performance, value of a project or potential project.

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Designing for recovery: The role of flooring in healthcare facilities

Construction Specifier

Additionally, the government allocates reimbursements based on results, so the survey directly impacts a hospital’s financial performance. When specifying interior finishes such as flooring, building professionals should take the utmost care to ensure all materials help advance these overarching quality measurement components.