BD+C

MARCH 7, 2018

Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a determination that ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2016 2016 will improve energy efficiency in commercial buildings. The department’s analysis found that buildings meeting 90.1-2016 2016 would result in national energy cost savings of about 8.2%

Energy Efficiency 49

Energy Efficiency Building Codes Building Standards 49

BD+C

DECEMBER 22, 2016

The 2016 version of ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1, the Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings , was recently released. The update includes a new compliance path and significant technical changes affecting building envelope, and mechanical and lighting systems.

Building Codes 72

Building Codes Building Standards 72

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 30, 2024

Recognizing the need for sector-specific guidelines, the new primer is designed to offer actionable insights for design-build teams tackling the distinct challenges in transportation and aviation projects. Hasbrook added, “Staying ahead of continuous innovation and rapid evolution in the design-build sector is crucial.

Building Design 100

Building Design Building Standards Procurement Collaboration 100

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 105

Construction Management Procurement Cost Control Infrastructure Development 105

Practical Law Construction

JUNE 8, 2022

The government’s 2020 Construction Playbook confirms that they should be used “unless there are compelling reasons not to” Standard form PBA documentation has been readily available for many years for example, NEC (Y(UK)1) , PPC 2000 and (of course) JCT. Slimmed down Enabling Provisions.

General Contracting 97

General Contracting Contracts Government Works Building Standards 97

BD+C

MARCH 29, 2017

The architectural firm Hord Caplan Macht (HCM) recently completed the documentation to verify that its Denver office can meet the standards necessary to be certified under Fitwel, a health and wellness program that the Center for Active Design launched in May 2016 and began rolling out to developers and the AEC community last fall.

Public Works 77

Public Works Building Standards Building Design Architecture 77

Practical Law Construction

MAY 26, 2021

Taking the JCT Standard Form of Building Contract, 2016 Edition (SBC 2016) as an example to look at some of the most common and uncommon mistakes. Section 8 of the SBC 2016 is headed “Termination” Clause 8.2 Section 8 of the SBC 2016 is headed “Termination” Clause 8.2 Clause 8.4.1

Contracts 114

Contracts Site Planning Building Permits Permits 114

The Pro Builder

JANUARY 10, 2024

Mechanical Ventilation in Homes Works—If You Use It ibush Wed, 01/10/2024 - 17:51 Building America field studies show a disconnect between intended and actual use of mechanical ventilation systems in newer homes Juliet Grable Homes are getting tighter, which is a good thing since half of all residential energy use goes to heating and cooling.

HVAC System Installation 130

HVAC System Installation HVAC Systems Quality Control Energy Efficiency 130

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 1, 2025

Swinerton’s early commitment to mass timber began in 2016 with the design, permitting, and construction of the then largest mass timber office building in the U.S.First Tech Federal Credit Union Oregon Corporate Campuswhich was delivered four months faster and four percent cheaper than structural steel.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Structural Systems 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 23, 2018

If you work in construction, you’re most likely familiar with LEED certification, the green building standard that many building owners aim to achieve. The BREEAM certification process was developed in 1990 and uses a rating system to assess building sustainability in a variety of categories. But that could soon change.

Green Building 78

Green Building Building Standards Sustainability Project Management 78

Practical Law Construction

JANUARY 12, 2023

The recent judgment of the TCC in St James’s Oncology SPC Ltd (Project Co) v Lendlease Construction (Europe) Ltd and another provides a fascinating commentary on the importance of drafting a building contract that is tailored to deliver the needs of the employer and the end-user. . The project agreements clause.

Contracts 90

Contracts Building Standards General Contracting Building Commissioning 90

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 15, 2023

This was backed up by the government including it on its national risk register in 2016, and subsequently by the Environment Agency, with its chief executive Sir James Bevan stating that more than three million properties in England are at risk of surface water flooding.

Schedule Management 130

Schedule Management Approvals Environmental Consulting Risk Management 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 28, 2022

The city is home to some of the tallest buildings in Canada, including the famed CN tower. Increased housing demand, immigration, and investment have led to an explosion in building across the city. from 2016 to 2021. To combat the problem, Ontario will need to build one million new homes to accommodate the surge in residents.

Zoning 98

Zoning Building Design Building Standards Change Management 98

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Building Information Modeling (BIM) isn’t a new concept in construction. In the 2016 report, construction companies indicated they were planning to implement Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) teams. The United Kingdom, for example, has already adopted BIM standards. in 2016 to 10.4

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 89

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Collaboration Handover Energy Efficiency 89

BD+C

OCTOBER 30, 2014

Green Building Council will allow LEED users to register projects under the LEED 2009 rating system until Oct. Extending to October 2016 gives LEED users and members of the green building industry additional time to prepare for LEED v4, the latest version of LEED, which features increased rigor and multiple updates, USGBC says.

Green Building 49

Green Building Building Codes Building Standards 49

FDR Safety

AUGUST 31, 2016

6 key steps for meeting new OSHA silica standards. 6 key steps for meeting new OSHA silica standards. Many employers may not yet fully appreciate the impact of the new OSHA silica standards, but it is important they do because most will have to make significant changes to their operations to comply. Join Our Mailing List.

Building Standards 48

Building Standards Building Controls Site Planning Construction Equipment 48

Construction Specifier

APRIL 17, 2020

The goal is to reduce the number of bird fatalities from accidental collisions with the transparent building skins. Several others have already established bird-friendly construction standards. The San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved the Standards for Bird-safe Buildings in 2011. New York City is not alone.

Energy Conservation 90

Energy Conservation Building Standards Green Building Building Design 90

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.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 92

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Public Works Building Standards Government Works 92

BD+C

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Dunkin Donuts has launched a green building certification program to help franchisees build sustainable, energy-efficient restaurants. The company says it will work with franchisees and construction managers to build 100 new certified restaurants by the end of 2016. Standards Codes and Standards'

Green Building 53

Green Building Building Codes Building Standards Energy Efficiency 53

BD+C

APRIL 29, 2021

Department of Energy (DOE) released its preliminary determination of energy savings for ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2019. The study affirmed that the updated code will increase energy efficiency in commercial buildings. 2019 (as compared to the previous 2016 edition) would result in national average energy savings of about: · 4.7%

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Building Codes Building Standards 52

Stok

APRIL 25, 2021

The first of four single family homes in Marisol Malibu ’s new zero series in Malibu, CA has achieved Zero Carbon Ready status through the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) and is on track to become the first Zero Carbon Certified building in California. ZERO CARBON READY: A NEW PATHWAY. EMBODIED CARBON NEGATIVE… WITH ZERO OFFSETS.

Renewable Energy Systems 98

Renewable Energy Systems Real Estate Development Building Materials Manufacturing Electrical Systems 98

Building Information Management

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 Modeling (BIM) 70

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Project Management Consulting Government Works 70

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 3, 2023

Not only are there more women in the construction industry than ever, but the number of women in the industry has increased steadily since 2016. 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.

Change Management 130

Change Management Government Works Construction Management Sustainability 130

Construction Law

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

JCT has released Construction Administration Model Forms for use with the 2016 edition of its Standard Building Contract, Design and Build Contract, and Intermediate Building Contract families.

Contracts 52

Contracts Building Standards Building Design Procurement 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 1, 2024

‘Mesh with the Best’ New York’s Architizer.com has awarded Kaynemaile ’s RE/8 architectural mesh an A+ Jury Award for ‘ Building Envelopes, Cladding, and Roofing ’ in its 12 th annual awards honoring the world’s best architecture and spaces. Kaynemaile was also the A+ Popular Choice Winner for ‘ Sustainable Design.’ Outside of the U.S.,

Building Materials Manufacturing 100

Building Materials Manufacturing Architecture Building Code Compliance Roofing Systems 100

Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

California and Massachusetts have both won the top spot in the 10th edition of the 2016 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard published by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy ( ACEEE ). Source: 2016 ACEEE State Energy Efficiency Scorecard. ” The three most improved states are Missouri, Maine, and Michigan.

Energy Efficiency 58

Energy Efficiency Building Code Compliance Building Codes Building Standards 58

Practical Law Construction

APRIL 6, 2022

In 2014, Farrar Construction Ltd (contractor) was employed by JKR Property Development Ltd (employer) under a JCT Minor Works Building Contract, 2011 Edition (MW 2011). The standard payment clauses were not amended. The contractor became insolvent in 2016 and entered into a company voluntary arrangement (CVA). Background.

Contracts 95

Contracts Building Standards 95

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The project moved forward with preliminary studies and evaluation starting in 2016, and design of the facility expansion began in 2017. The North and South Water Reclamation Facilities use the highest standards of advanced wastewater treatment to filter, treat and clean water to meet and exceed federal clean water standards.

Facility Management 130

Facility Management Project Management Roofing Systems Construction Equipment 130

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 18, 2020

There are multiple types of construction delivery methods that strive to achieve superior outcomes to traditional design-bid-build, design-build, CM@R, etc. Alliancing, like IPD and LEAN Job Order Contracting, developed due to the need for a solution superior to design-bid-build, design-build/design construct).

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 80

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Contracts General Contracting 80

Stok

AUGUST 28, 2019

Due to their embodied carbon and operational carbon footprints, buildings play a significant role in these efforts, so understanding the impact of legislation on buildings is critical. This directly translates to building energy codes. For example, LEED v4 refers to ASHRAE standard 90.1-2010 How to approach compliance.

Building Code Compliance 70

Building Code Compliance Building Codes Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency 70

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

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2024

The Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC), the leading certifier of green residential and commercial construction and local governments in the state, is awarding a record six scholarships as part of its statewide post-secondary scholarship program. She wants to work as a green building consultant, green rater, or environmental consultant.

Green Building 52

Green Building Environmental Consulting Government Works Building Standards 52

GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Air barriers: An essential part of the building envelope. Protecting your building envelope. How air leakage can impact building durability. Net zero building design and air leakage. Protecting your building envelope. How air leakage can impact building durability. Net zero building design and air leakage.

Building Code Compliance 60

Building Code Compliance Environmental Impact Assessment Building Codes Building Standards 60

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Dr. Sarkar joined Vectorworks in 2000, initially as manager of geometry and rendering, and later became chief technology officer before being appointed CEO in 2016. ” Pletcher is poised to lead Vectorworks through its next phase of growth, building on the strong foundation established by Dr. Sarkar.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Design Architecture Building Standards 40

BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Trish Donnally MFPRO+ Blog Higher Education University Buildings Multifamily Housing Affordable Housing Senior Living Design Student Housing Designers Architects Projects Sustainable Development To say the United States is facing an affordable housing crisis is a major understatement.

Building Design 111

Building Design Site Planning Building Resilience Stakeholder Engagement 111

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 22, 2024

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. 15 Improve indoor air quality ( IAQ ) As one of the largest surfaces in a building, flooring is the foundation of cleaner, healthier indoor air.

Flooring Systems 95

Flooring Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Quality Control Building Performance Measurement 95