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Construction Dive
MARCH 5, 2015
Building information modeling (BIM) is a controversial topic. In the UK, for example, the government has put into place standards with the goal of all public construction utilize collaborative BIM 100%, with all project and asset information, documentation, and data being electronic by 2016-2017. Read more.'
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.
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.
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BD+C
NOVEMBER 20, 2014
The American Wood Council''s 2015 “Wood-Frame Construction Manual for One- and Two-Family Dwellings” (WFCM ) has been approved as an American National Standard by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Standards Codes and Standards' Standards Codes and Standards'
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JUNE 27, 2016
on Building Economics. ACTIVE standards under the jurisdiction of E06.81 . E833-14 Standard Terminology of Building Economics. E917-15 Standard Practice for Measuring Life-Cycle Costs of Buildings and Building Systems. E2103/E2103M-13 Standard Classification for Bridge Elements—UNIFORMAT II.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 5, 2024
— Join Green Builder Media on Wednesday, July 17 at 2:00 ET for a free webinar on building net zero energy ready homes at an affordable pricepoint. Howard Building Science is building beautiful net zero energy ready homes in Granite Falls, N.C., Lake City, Colo. for around $200,000. Click here to reserve your seat.
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BD+C
AUGUST 14, 2018
While the state of Pennsylvania will adopt the 2015 IECC energy efficiency building code on Oct. 1, its largest city, Philadelphia, has opted to adopt the newer 2018 IECC standard. Philadelphia is one of the first jurisdictions to move to the latest code. The new state code represents at least a 28% efficiency improvement.
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'
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
BD+C
AUGUST 14, 2013
The City of Philadelphia has begun to send out compliance notices regarding its Building Energy Benchmarking Law. The benchmarking law is designed to reduce citywide building energy use by 10% in 2015. Regulations Codes and Standards' Enforcement is expected to begin in October.
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.
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.
130 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.
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.
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.
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.
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Building Information Management
AUGUST 29, 2015
reposted and adapted from practicalBIM: 28 Aug 2015 08:14 PM PDT. The only realistic way this can happen is if all participants use the same platform, or all rigorously comply to the same Standards, (assuming multiple platforms will be able to communicate via data that adheres to Standards). BIM is not A BUNCH OF STANDARDS.
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 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.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
MARCH 20, 2018
As we discussed in a recent blog post , the JBKnowledge 2017 Construction Technology report found that building information modeling (BIM) adoption in the United States has been fairly slow, with only 27 percent of construction companies having a BIM department. The United Kingdom is the gold standard for BIM. BIM Adoption Abroad.
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.
Building Information Management
JULY 16, 2015
Among the procedures leading to the formalization of a JOC contract are the following items and provisions: Standard specifications established in a master contract with a summary of work, also including any specific or client-driven conditions. This differs greatly from the one way efforts of design–bid–build.
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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'
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.
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JUNE 19, 2013
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.
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.
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
BD+C
NOVEMBER 20, 2013
The Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) was granted final approval of several amendments it proposed to the 2015 editions of the International Residential Code (IRC), International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), and International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Codes Codes and Standards'
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BD+C
JUNE 27, 2013
Conference of Mayors (USCM) passed a slate of sustainability resolutions that renew its commitment to local green building and clean energy efforts. The 10 measures passed include the support of resilient communities, stronger building energy codes, Tiger grants, and improving infrastructure. Codes Codes and Standards'
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.
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.
Building Information Management
JULY 21, 2016
The fundamental problem with the UK’s BIM Strategy is found within the following quotation “digital technology is changing the way we plan, build, maintain and use our social and economic infrastructure.”(Source: ”(Source: 2015, Level 3 Building Information Modelling – Strategic Plan, HM Government).
Building Information Management
JULY 21, 2016
The fundamental problem with the UK’s BIM Strategy is found within the following quotation “digital technology is changing the way we plan, build, maintain and use our social and economic infrastructure.”(Source: ”(Source: 2015, Level 3 Building Information Modelling – Strategic Plan, HM Government).
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.
BDC Network
JUNE 5, 2023
This AIA award-winning, LEED Gold certified building doubles the size of the old facility. Ground was broken on the project in 2010, and the first patients were transferred from the old facility to the new one in the summer of 2015. DeVore is particularly proud of the way these details structure the experience of the building.
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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
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.
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