Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 10, 2023

A cover photo of the main page of AISI D250-23, “Thermal Design and Code Compliance Guide for C-Shape Cold-Formed Steel Framing in Building Envelopes.” Designers and builders will find information on the specific thermal properties of materials and elements in a building envelope assembly to comply with a local or state-adopted code.

Building Code Compliance 116

Building Code Compliance Building Codes Energy Conservation Wall Systems 116

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

Around the world, magnificent buildings, roads, and bridges are being constructed using concrete—a material that allows engineers and architects to explore an infinite variety of forms. The new upcycled tower is a 709 feet tall building using a mixture of material solutions that extend service life until 2070.

Building Materials 130

Building Materials Building Standards Building Design Engineering 130

BD+C

APRIL 23, 2014

billion for construction, renovation, and repairs to federal buildings in fiscal year 2015 under the auspices of the U.S. Legislation Codes and Standards' The Obama Administration has proposed $1.7 General Services Administration.

Budgeting 65

Budgeting Building Codes Building Standards 65

CCR Magazine

MARCH 18, 2024

Building on a couple decades of deep collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to initiate lasting industry improvements in the field, Amanda is continuing this work at scale with Lendlease. Before and during early stages of BPE, Amanda also led sustainable construction and procurement efforts at The Durst Organization, from 2005-2015.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Building Standards Building Codes Building Controls 52

Specification Product Update

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Featuring a hydrophobic insulation core, AlphaCore opens up new dimensions in design, delivering a thin and resilient insulation solution which can be used behind rainscreen façades in all buildings regardless of building type, height, construction and location.

Building Resilience 52

Building Resilience Building Materials Manufacturing Material Handling Building Standards 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

a leading manufacturer of building envelope and waterproofing solutions, is thrilled to announce the launch of Polystick Ò MX, a self-adhered high-temperature waterproofing underlayment designed specifically for metal roof coverings. is an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer of modified bitumen roofing and waterproofing solutions.

Waterproofing Systems 100

Waterproofing Systems Roofing Systems Approvals Building Design 100

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 14, 2023

PHOENIX, AZ – Haydon Building Corp , a leading family-owned, full-service general contractor serving the Southwest for more than 30 years, promoted four executives to take the company to the next level. He enjoys traveling with his wife and daughter, outdoor activities, hunting and building jeeps to rock crawl.

Real Estate Development 130

Real Estate Development Project Management Estimating Building Standards 130

BD+C

OCTOBER 18, 2012

The Environmental Protection Agency's inclusion of commercial buildings in a residential lead paint rule is being delayed until 2015. Lead-based paint can still be used in commercial and industrial buildings, so the proposed commercial rule would apply to every commercial building in the country regardless of when built.

Painting/finishing 66

Painting/finishing Building Standards Approvals 66

FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Don’t just rely on OSHA’s advice to build a safety program. Don’t just rely on OSHA’s advice to build a safety program. The critical building blocks of a safety program are Job Safety Analyses (JSAs). The post February 2015 newsletter appeared first on FDRsafety. Join Our Mailing List. By Jim Stanley.

Risk Management 48

Risk Management Insurance Management Building Controls Change Management 48

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 30, 2023

were built to AASHTO H-5 standards for a uniform pedestrian live load of 90 psf and a 10,000 lb. Produced at an ISO 9001:2015 compliant facility in Dayton, Ohio, the FRP molded panels were prefabricated to include cover plates at truss cutouts, expansion plates at span ends, molded openings for hatches and lamp post pedestals.

Prefabrication 130

Prefabrication Building Commissioning Structural Systems Building Design 130

NH Construction Law

JULY 12, 2022

Every three years the International Code Council updates its building codes, which eventually become the basis for codes adopted by the states. From September of 2019 until now, the 2015 versions have been incorporated into New Hampshire’s state building code, RSA 155-A. But the law takes a while to catch up.

Building Codes 40

Building Codes Building Permits Building Standards Safety Regulations 40

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 5, 2024

PAE Engineers enjoys a unique symbol of its brand identity – the company’s Portland headquarters office, which is the world’s first developer-driven Living Building. PAE’s Living Building Challenge The PAE Living Building is a five-story, 58,000-square-foot mixed-use building located in a historic neighborhood in Portland.

Engineering 130

Engineering Building Performance Measurement Green Building Real Estate Development 130

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Every high-performance coating system is designed to guard surfaces against corrosion and ultraviolet (UV) light degradation, ultimately extending the life cycle of a building. Buildings are awarded points based on these categories and earn one of the following certifications: Certified, Silver, Gold, or Platinum. LEED and LBC.

Sustainability 107

Sustainability Building Materials Manufacturing Building Performance Measurement Green Building 107

Construction Superintendent Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Cities and states looking at energy-efficient buildings to help meet energy goals are getting a boost from the 2015 International Green Construction Code. Four critical proposals that will drive significant improvements in building energy performance were adopted after final voting on the model energy code closed last month.

Energy Efficiency 40

Energy Efficiency Building Codes Green Building Building Standards 40

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

By Gary Madaras Suspended acoustic ceilings are mainstream inside many types of buildings and can serve four main sound-related roles. Therefore, it is important to establish if a ceiling will be implemented into the design and which roles it will take, so the other components of the building can be designed and specified appropriately.

Ceiling Systems 69

Ceiling Systems Flooring Systems Building Controls Building Standards 69

Strong Tie

MAY 21, 2024

Founded by Zachary Spriggs, Deck Dynasty has completed 10–15 big (and small) projects each year since 2015. Originally from Denver, Colorado and now building in Franklin, North Carolina, Deck Dynasty’s projects mainly focus on custom decks as well as staircases, docks, and ramps.

Staircases 98

Staircases Ramps Structural Systems Building Standards 98

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2021

Development of a new methodology to optimize building life cycle cost, environmental impacts, and occupant satisfaction. The development of life-cycle costing for buildings. Building Research & Information. PD 156865:2008 Standardized method of life cycle costing for construction procurement. BSI Standards Limited.

Construction Management 101

Construction Management Procurement Cost Control Infrastructure Development 101

BD+C

APRIL 12, 2018

Energy codes mandating more efficient use of buildings—and, by extension, of building enclosures—are already being adopted by many states as a logical step in the reduction of energy consumption. . Compared with energy standards of just a few years earlier, the 2015 IECC sets a high benchmark for energy performance.

Energy Conservation 49

Energy Conservation Building Codes Energy Efficiency Building Standards 49

Granger Construction

MAY 28, 2024

Marc’s extraordinary work ethic and ability to solve complex project challenges landed him on several high-profile projects from 2000-2015, including the Sparrow West Wing Tower, the Detroit Arsenal Administration Building and Parking Structure, St.

Facility Management 52

Facility Management Project Management Construction Management Building Standards 52

BDC Network

JUNE 22, 2023

dbarista Thu, 06/22/2023 - 11:37 Pepper Construction Group Averill joined Pepper Construction in 2015 as Chief Financial Officer and has since been instrumental in driving the company's growth and success. In his new role, Averill will assume leadership responsibility for the Pepper Construction Group’s growth and performance.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Building Standards Collaboration Sustainability 52

Building Information Management

AUGUST 11, 2015

Compliance standards for all construction activities in healthcare facilities are mandated and they continue to evolve every year. To help health care facilities comply with Environment of Care standards, the Joint Commission has issued Planning, Design, and Construction of Health Care Environments.

Building Code Compliance 45

Building Code Compliance Environmental Impact Assessment Fire Protection Systems Facility Management 45

BD+C

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

The 2015 International Green Construction Code (IgCC) will include the option to use an outcome-based approach when complying with local building energy codes, the first time the IgCC has allowed this method. Codes Codes and Standards'

Building Codes 82

Building Codes Green Building Building Standards 82

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2023

The benefits of offsite construction, which comprises the manufacturing, planning, design, fabrication, and assembly of building elements offsite are expansive. The panel of experts below, representing the construction, engineering, and building systems industries, explore and explain the many benefits of this alternative construction method.

Building Materials Manufacturing 246

Building Materials Manufacturing Steel Fabrication Modular Construction Building Information Modeling (BIM) 246

BD+C

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Utah became the latest state to update its commercial building energy efficiency code from the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) to the 2018 IECC in July. 2016 standard, giving building owners and design teams an alternative compliance path. The new code permits the use of the ASHRAE/IES 90.1-2016

Energy Conservation 40

Energy Conservation Building Code Compliance Building Permits Building Codes 40

Building Information Management

AUGUST 11, 2015

Compliance standards for all construction activities in healthcare facilities are mandated and they continue to evolve every year. To help health care facilities comply with Environment of Care standards, the Joint Commission has issued Planning, Design, and Construction of Health Care Environments.

Building Code Compliance 40

Building Code Compliance Environmental Impact Assessment Fire Protection Systems Facility Management 40

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 28, 2023

I am also humbled to serve the larger association community and the opportunities to work alongside other association colleagues as we convene competing interests and diverse communities to build trust and solve big societal problems.” Since 2015, Dorsey has served as CSI’s CEO.

Communication 52

Communication Building Standards Building Design Building Materials 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 3, 2023

percent in December of 2015 and 12 percent in 2005, there is still a lot of work to be done in the way of progress. A 15-year year veteran of the AEC industry, O’Connell has spent the last five and a half years with the global building and development company Skanska. While this represents a significant increase on the lows of 12.4

Change Management 130

Change Management Government Works Construction Management Sustainability 130

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

2024 Class of IFMA Fellows Kate North, IFMA Fellow has been a tour de force in the facility management and wider buildings industry, leading discussions on the evolving world of work, bringing a holistic view of the workplace to the forefront of FM terminology and strategy, and advocating for FM professionals as key organizational leaders.

Facility Management 52

Facility Management Building Resilience Building Standards Green Building 52

BD+C

OCTOBER 30, 2014

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has released the completely reorganized ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete. The 2015 International Building Code will reference this document. Codes Codes and Standards' The reorganized document is organized from an engineer’s perspective, ACI says.

Building Codes 76

Building Codes Building Standards 76

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

BD+C

JANUARY 14, 2015

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has released the Spanish edition of ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete. The 2015 International Building Code references 318-14. Codes Codes and Standards' A Spanish language inch-pound version has also been released.

Building Codes 59

Building Codes Building Standards 59

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2021

As more people return to workplaces, schools, hotels, event venues, and other destinations, they seek reassurance that building owners share their concerns not only for environmental health, but also for their personal health. Together, they provide the finished metal products needed for commercial, institutional, and residential buildings.

Green Building 52

Green Building Architecture Building Materials Manufacturing Energy Efficiency 52

Natural Building

MAY 16, 2020

Nearly 8,000 schools were destroyed in the 2015 earthquake in central Nepal, and more than 33,000 classrooms collapsed. The earthquake provided the opportunity to replace the dingy and crowded classrooms of standard government schools. The post New Rammed Earth School in Nepal appeared first on Natural Building Blog.

Building Standards 52

Building Standards Building Design Sustainability 52

BD+C

MAY 2, 2014

France has presented its design for Expo Milano 2015 in Milan--its representative building will be covered in gardens on the outside , from which food will be harvested and served inside. Designed by XTU architects, the pavilion was made based on the expo''s theme: "Feeding the Planet. Energy for Life.". Body Image: read more.

Green Building 69

Green Building Building Standards Sustainability Building Design 69

BD+C

MAY 2, 2014

France has presented its design for Expo Milano 2015 in Milan—its representative building will be covered in gardens on the outside , from which food will be harvested and served inside. Designed by XTU architects, the pavilion was made based on the expo''s theme: "Feeding the Planet. Energy for Life.". Body Image: read more.

Green Building 69

Green Building Building Standards Sustainability Building Design 69

BD+C

JANUARY 8, 2014

Strengthened sprinkler regulations proposed for the 2015 National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) could help a movement to allow mid-rise wood structures. Revisions to the 2010 NBCC would increase the maximum wood building height to six stories, from the current four-story limit.

Building Codes 53

Building Codes Building Standards 53

BD+C

OCTOBER 30, 2014

Green Building Council will allow LEED users to register projects under the LEED 2009 rating system until Oct. The original date for LEED 2009 registration to close was June 15, 2015. Standards Codes and Standards'

Green Building 49

Green Building Building Codes Building Standards 49