Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

As more states struggle with extreme weather events, the 2017 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard gives state-level policymakers a road map for building stronger and more-resilient communities. The ACEEE 2017 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard. Storm-hit Florida and Texas rose in the 2017 rankings.

Energy Efficiency 43

Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Systems Building Code Compliance Building Codes 43

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In 2017, McKinsey & Company released a 10-year analysis from 2005 to 2015 that found that construction-labor productivity in the United States hadn’t kept pace with other industries. Through our own research, we’ve seen measurable improvements in productivity among industry professionals who use digital tools to collaborate.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 105

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Project Management Communication 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The project leveraged four alternative delivery methods including: landside and airside construction management at-risk, a design-build-operate-maintain baggage team, design-bid-build award contracts and multiple design-build concession/tenant packages.

Engineering 130

Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Environmental Consulting 130

Business Facilities

JULY 24, 2019

The reality of economic development can’t be expressed in sound bite-sized morsels, and the progress of locations in meeting today’s challenges can’t always be measured in winners and losers. Sometimes it’s the nuances that reveal more:?a BF Editor in Chief Jack Rogers noted that the top three—and this year’s no.

Renewable Energy Systems 111

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 30, 2017

From the July/August 2017 Isssue. of Labor BLS, noted that New England’s unemployment rate was measurably lower than the national average in 2016—Maine’s unemployment rate was 3.9 According to the Connecticut Department of Labor, the May 2017 unemployment rate for Connecticut was estimated at 4.9 By the BF Staff.

Infrastructure Development 52

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

a civil engineering firm focused on sanitary sewer systems, as a stop-gap measure until she could find a career more suited to her structural engineering ambition. Alanna joined Parkhill in 2013 and specializes in Building Information Modeling (BIM), HVAC design automation, and building acoustics.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management 147

BDC Network

MAY 25, 2023

This is not just a laboratory but a vehicle for high performance that provides a wealth of opportunities for students. We’ve trademarked a name for the dual pursuit of dramatic energy reduction and high-performance learning environments: Net Positive Education. But other schools are already offering evidence of Net Positive Education.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Building Performance Measurement Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation 52

Business Facilities

JULY 24, 2019

Companies continue to choose the region as a place to establish and grow headquarters operations—choosing to build a future in metro Atlanta. From full-service, large-scale managed IT solutions to custom software, online and app development, West Michigan’s high-tech industry can build solutions from the ground up.

Renewable Energy Systems 108

Renewable Energy Systems Facility Management Building Permits Public Works 108

BDC Network

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The owner initially hired a contractor to perform waterproofing repairs at the manufactured stone façade of the building. While performing these repairs, the contractor raised concerns to the owner regarding several stone units that appeared to be in a loose or unsound condition.

Masonry 52

Masonry Insurance Management Building Performance Measurement Building Code Compliance 52

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are now crucial considerations for developers, funders, building contractors, and investors alike. Non-mandatory Performance Table: This table sets targets to be achieved by the contractor and provides incentives, which may be positive or negative financial rewards, based on performance.

Contracts 52

Contracts Sustainability Building Performance Measurement Change Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 16, 2022

In April 2022, the UK government’s Building Safety Bill received Royal Assent making it the Building Safety Act. This legislation promises significant change for the whole sector – from construction businesses and building owners and operators through to insurers and public safety organisations. How will this impact my business?

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Safety Regulations Change Management Building Performance Measurement 52

Practical Law Construction

JULY 28, 2022

They are a consequence of the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower in June 2017, which led to a wave of inspections, investigations and scrutiny across the UK as building owners sought to ascertain whether or not their buildings were similarly defective. Martlet v Mulalley: background. A judgment of wider applicability?

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Safety Regulations Building Performance Measurement Building Standards 52

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 21, 2024

The post Find About the Latest News on Steel Used to Build the UK Wedgetail Facility, the Dispute Over UK Parliament’s £22bn Renovations, Innocrete3d Launches UK 3dcp, and a Timber in Construction Roadmap Should Start With Education appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Totally revolting.” Latham isn’t alone.

Fire Protection System Installation 64

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Cost Control Government Works 64

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 20, 2023

Furthermore, a Polish Shipyard Is Taking Part in the Construction of a UK Type 31 Building of Ships in Frigates. Construction output is more than 7% above its 2019 average, making it the best-performing major sector in recent years. Fiscal incentives and emergency measures that stabilized the economy fueled this disparity.

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Performance Measurement Building Commissioning Real Estate Development 52

Stok

MARCH 23, 2023

Companies are also expected to use these metrics to make decisions and drive improved performance over time. degree C aligned emissions reduction targets for buildings. Building developers can anticipate greater interest and/or local code requirements around green design concepts that protect and/or enhance the local ecosystem.

Real Estate Development 52

Real Estate Development Building Codes Building Standards Green Building 52

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Many architectural materials have a place in healthcare design but must meet stringent performance standards before they are deemed appropriate for these demanding environments. Anti-ligature is a safety measure that prevents people from using ligatures—objects that are used to tightly bind or tie things together—to harm themselves.

Steel Fabrication 59

Steel Fabrication Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Fire Protection System Installation 59

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 6, 2023

Moreover, the building sector is undergoing a transformation brought on by net-zero design; and here is how you can make the most of this trend. HS2 Old Oak Common station construction commenced in 2017. Over the month, UK building sector growth accelerated past the 50-point line that distinguishes expansion from contraction.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency Green Building 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 11, 2023

A 2017 survey from industry body GoConstruct found nearly 200,000 people working in construction in the UK were registered disabled. Given the vital importance of digital tools in design, build, operations and maintenance, those hiring can and must throw the net wider than would have been the case in the past. million employees).

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Change Management Communication Government Works 52

Business Facilities

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

From the September/October 2017 Issue. With the revival of EDGE Illinois is among contenders for a manufacturing plant that Japanese automakers Toyota and Mazda want to build in the U.S., By the BF Staff. which could hire 4,000 workers. The new version of EDGE remains in effect until June 30, 2022. Rauner said. “A

Historic Preservation 53

Historic Preservation Building Materials Manufacturing Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Building Products Distribution 53

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 21, 2023

Think back to the period between late 2017 and mid-2009 , when almost 2.5 While it's not a given that another economic slump is on the horizon, you should still implement proactive measures to recession-proof your business. In this article, we'll unpack the essentials of building resilience in the construction sector.

Building Resilience 40

Building Resilience Cost Control Building Performance Measurement Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Practical Law Construction

MAY 20, 2020

“The distinguishing obligation of a fiduciary is the obligation of loyalty” (Lord Millet in Bristol and West Building Society v Mothew ). The fiduciary obligation of loyalty is not satisfied by simply putting in place measures to preserve confidentiality and privilege. It is a case of some significance.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Contracts Building Performance Measurement Project Management 52

West Shore Construction

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

This often left homeowners without the necessary protective measures, increasing their vulnerability during hurricane season. Homeowners can work with their HOA boards to ensure that all protections are aligned with House Bill 293 and are compliant with Florida’s stringent building codes.

Insurance Management 98

Insurance Management Roofing Systems Structural Systems Building Code Compliance 98

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 23, 2017

From the September/October 2017 Issue. Here’s a peek at what’s driving change in 2017: The factory of the future: Tesla’s “Gigafactory,” may represent not just what future factories look like, but how companies approach their entire manufacturing process. The program boasts 225 member companies and 650 students enrolled for fall 2017.

Building Materials Manufacturing 42

Building Materials Manufacturing Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Controls Manufacturing Infrastructure Development 42

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

The Korte Company

JUNE 16, 2020

Trekking his way through a jobsite, mud nearly pulling his boots off, surveyor Mark Grinter must identify a precise measurement amidst the muck. Mark then performed surveying work for Flagg and Associates in Edwardsville (one of the area’s largest engineering firms at the time) and Madison County Surveyors.

Surveying 52

Surveying Building Performance Measurement Project Management Controls Manufacturing 52

UK Construction Blog

MAY 17, 2023

Meanwhile, warranty service provider for structures Build-Zone is celebrating its 20th year in the building industry as an insurer. Furthermore, there are indications that things are turning around in the building business in the UK. Peter manages company development and customer success for Build-Zone and sets strategic goals.

Zoning 52

Zoning Insurance Management Warranty Structural Systems 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 30, 2019

The article noted that a 2017 Skylogic Research report indicated that 79 percent of the drones currently in use in the United States and Canada were manufactured by Shenzhen, China-based DJI. As long as contractors have solid data security measures and best practices in place (e.g. government. The MTR Corp. Mexico border.

Building Materials Manufacturing 59

Building Materials Manufacturing Cost Control Government Works Controls Manufacturing 59

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 12, 2017

These are the findings of the 2017 Johnson Controls Energy Efficiency Indicator (EEI) survey of more than 1,500 facility and management executives in the U.S., Increased investment in on-site renewable and electric storage may be driven by increasing interest in net zero energy buildings and facility resilience.

Energy Efficiency 40

Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Systems Building Performance Measurement Facility Management 40

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 10, 2025

By Amy Becker Photo 2017 DJ Srki/courtesy Shutterstock High-performance facades start with high-performing glass. Insulating glass units (IGUs) are a critical component of glazing system performance. If one does not know, the IGU can slide apart during the rest of the build.

Building Performance Measurement 111

Building Performance Measurement Curing Quality Assurance Quality Control 111