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

Work Gearz

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Industries involved in the electronic component or pharmaceuticals handling, processing, and manufacturing are prone to the constant risk of static current build-up. It is the reason why static dissipation is a compulsory safety feature in footwear for people working in industries where static current build-up is a prevalent issue. .

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 76

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Building Materials Manufacturing Building Performance Measurement Controls Manufacturing 76

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

The Need for Credible Construction Cost Estimates. Education, key performance indicators, common terms and definitions, LEAN collaborative construction delivery methods and supporting technology can to be leveraged to enable significant productivity and quality improvement. Basic Characteristics of Credible Cost Estimates.

Property Management 45

Property Management Estimating Construction Management Structural Systems 45

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. Produced with Honeywell’s super eight impact control system, the impact force is distributed over a wider area. 2014 (Class G).

Electrical Systems 52

Electrical Systems Building Products Distribution Building Materials Manufacturing Controls Manufacturing 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Whether you’re pouring concrete or tracking project costs, it’s a powerful thing when so many people can point to a single project and say, “we did that.” Christian Paul , Gilbane Building Company. Her teams are even recognized for being high-performing, cohesive, and innovative—a testament to her strong leadership style. .

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Common data environment (glossary of terms and definitions, locally researched detailed unit price cost data). Performance-centric reward system. Lower project related cost growth. Projects completed at or under budgeted cost. Reduced project related cost growth per change order. Cost Engineering, 43(4), 32-37.

Collaboration 105

Collaboration Project Management Consulting Project Management Construction Management 105

The Construction Seyt

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

In particular, federal construction contractors and their performance bond sureties should take heed of the court’s holding in this highly-illustrative fraud case. The Lodge holding is, indeed, loaded with lessons on what to do, and what not to do, when presenting Contract Disputes Act (“CDA”) claims to the government.

Government Works 52

Government Works Construction Equipment Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Project Management Consulting 52

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 23, 2017

N ew technologies and business models have the heavy/discrete manufacturing industry on the verge of an innovative new period that promises greater productivity and the potential for lower costs, according to a recent report prepared by GE. The 109,000-square-foot building has two clean rooms built on a 6-million-pound, 3.5-foot

Building Materials Manufacturing 42

Building Materials Manufacturing Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Controls Manufacturing Infrastructure Development 42