Construction Specifier

MARCH 12, 2021

As buildings become more complex and connected, the demand for BUILDING materials supporting high-performance facilities has also increased. This includes building controls, lighting, electrical and digital infrastructure, audio/visual (A/V), and other aspects of the structure. Photos © Legrand. by Patrick Ford.

Building Materials Manufacturing 59

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Green Building Building Optimization 59

GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 7, 2018

Tue, 08/07/2018 - 21:23. August 10, 2018. August 10, 2018 – GCP Applied Technologies (NYSE:GCP) has made a strategic investment in Sysdyne Technologies, a Stamford, CT based provider of technology solutions for the ready-mix concrete industry. GCP products have been used to build some of the world’s most renowned structures.

Quality Control 60

Quality Control Waterproofing Systems Building Automation Cost Control 60

GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 28, 2018

Mon, 05/28/2018 - 13:47. May 28, 2018. Waterproofing protects your structure and the assets within it against damaging moisture, humidity, and floods. A good concrete mix and proper quality control are important for alleviating these problems, but challenging to meet given project budget and schedule pressures. .

Waterproofing Systems 104

Waterproofing Systems Concrete Pouring Structural Systems Wall Systems 104

GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 19, 2022

GCP System: VERIFI® in-transit concrete management system . In January 2005 the United Kingdom’s Highways Agency launched their Smart Motorway Projects, a commitment to replace all life-expired steel barrier systems with concrete on motorways with high traffic volumes, in order to increase safety throughout their road networks.

Project Management 78

Project Management Structural Systems Quality Control Property Management 78

GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 28, 2018

Mon, 05/28/2018 - 13:47. May 28, 2018. Waterproofing protects your structure and the assets within it against damaging moisture, humidity, and floods. A good concrete mix and proper quality control are important for alleviating these problems, but challenging to meet given project budget and schedule pressures. .

Waterproofing Systems 113

Waterproofing Systems Concrete Pouring Structural Systems Wall Systems 113

GCP Applied Technologies

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Net zero building design and air leakage. Mon, 10/01/2018 - 12:26. October 01, 2018. Is it possible to create a building with a net energy consumption of zero? Careful design of the building envelope is also critically important. Phillip.fry@gc…. GCP Applied Technologies. How much air leakage is too much?

Building Design 60

Building Design Renewable Energy Systems Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency 60

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 18, 2018

The changing construction technology landscape and our clients’ innovative uses of technology were in the spotlight for Day Three of Collaborate 2018. The 2018 Viewpoint Technology Award Winners. We literally had nine libraries with distinct information in them in our old system. Spectrum really allows us to work smarter.”.

Collaboration 90

Collaboration Building Information Modeling (BIM) Electrical Systems Construction Management 90

Construction Specifier

APRIL 30, 2021

Preventing noise from transmitting between enclosed rooms is important in buildings. For example, students being energetic in their classroom on an upper floor of a school building should not disturb peers concentrating in the library below them. Requirements in building standards. 6 in the 2018 volume for hospitals).

Ceiling Systems 98

Ceiling Systems Building Performance Measurement Flooring Systems Building Standards 98

GCP Applied Technologies

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Thu, 10/04/2018 - 09:45. October 04, 2018. Control flow concrete construction. Control flow concrete was created to bridge the gap between conventional concrete and self-consolidating concrete. This is where control flow concrete comes in. Control flow concrete. Control flow concrete construction.

Concrete Pouring 60

Concrete Pouring Cost Control Building Controls Foundation Systems 60

GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 11, 2018

Using control flow concrete for top down construction. Fri, 05/11/2018 - 14:46. May 11, 2018. Commonly used in urban areas, top down construction is often used for high rise buildings with deep basements and for underground structures such as car parks and transit systems. . Control flow concrete.

Concrete Pouring 60

Concrete Pouring Cost Control Quality Control Building Controls 60

GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 11, 2018

Using control flow concrete for top down construction. Fri, 05/11/2018 - 14:46. May 11, 2018. Commonly used in urban areas, top down construction is often used for high rise buildings with deep basements and for underground structures such as car parks and transit systems. . Control flow concrete.

Concrete Pouring 60

Concrete Pouring Cost Control Quality Control Building Controls 60

CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Software Required for 3d Modeling of Structure/Architecture. GeoStudio 2018 R2. Software Required for Structural Analysis and Design. Revit Structure. Utilized in most structural design consultancies and firms. #1b. GeoStudio 2018 R2-. Autodesk 3ds Max. Autodesk Maya. Autocad Civil 3d. Bently Road Network.

Engineering 52

Engineering Building Information Modeling (BIM) Geotechnical Engineering Structural Systems 52

GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Tue, 12/11/2018 - 13:09. December 11, 2018. Consider maintenance issues in the building design phase. Ensuring the longevity of the warehouse structure and reducing maintenance costs starts with the building design phase. DUCTILCRETE® engineered slab systems significantly reduce control joints and curling.

Maintenance 60

Maintenance HVAC System Installation Fire Protection System Installation HVAC Systems 60

GCP Applied Technologies

JUNE 1, 2018

Monitoring mix design performance with an in-transit concrete management system. Fri, 06/01/2018 - 14:37. June 01, 2018. Ready mix concrete producers can optimize fleet processes and avoid overdesign—adding extra cement to the mix—by way of an in-transit concrete management system , which is installed on every ready-mix truck.

Cost Control 60

Cost Control Building Optimization Facility Management Structural Systems 60

GCP Applied Technologies

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Mon, 10/01/2018 - 10:55. October 01, 2018. Air entraining agents (AEA) are used to entrain air in concrete when a structure will be exposed to moisture, freeze thaw cycles and deicing chemicals. Learn more about CONCERA® admixtures for control flow concrete . Making the most of air entrained concrete. Phillip.fry@gc….

Quality Assurance 60

Quality Assurance Curing Quality Control Structural Systems 60

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

In its most recent report, it found 600 million tons of construction and demolition (C&D) debris were generated in the United States in 2018. The predictability and replicability of building parts in a manufacturing-type facility make it possible for installation to set the cadence and improve schedule certainty.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Modular Construction 52

OmTrak

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Productivity Decline in the Building Industry – What can be done? COVID lockdowns and restrictions have in turn reduced productivity across many industry sectors and there has been a marked Productivity Decline in the Building Industry. How can productivity in the building industry improve? billion[1].

Building Commissioning 52

Building Commissioning Building Materials Manufacturing Safety Regulations Health Regulations 52

OmTrak

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Productivity Decline in the Building Industry – What can be done? COVID lockdowns and restrictions have in turn reduced productivity across many industry sectors and there has been a marked Productivity Decline in the Building Industry. How can productivity in the building industry improve? billion[1].

Building Commissioning 52

Building Commissioning Building Materials Manufacturing Safety Regulations Health Regulations 52

Extranet Evolution

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

If the two previous events are any guide, expect to hear more about 3D Repo’s collaboration with Mace, Mission Room, eviFile and academic partners to create a rich visual project control room (see also: eviFile and 3DRepo combine mobile and BIM ). Bentley Systems Bentley Systems has continued its acquisitive streak.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Building Controls Schedule Management 52

GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 17, 2018

How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete. Mon, 12/17/2018 - 15:45. December 17, 2018. The latest edition of "Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures" (DCCM) considers HSC to be at a "strength significantly beyond that used in normal practice.". michael.delros…. GCP Applied Technologies.

Concrete Pouring 60

Concrete Pouring Quality Assurance Quality Control Building Performance Measurement 60

CivilJungle

OCTOBER 25, 2020

Environmental engineers work to prevent , control or remediate any hazards to the environment using their engineering expertise. ” The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 5.1 % employment growth for environmental engineers between 2018 and 2028. Aquatech Systems Asia Pvt Ltd. Swelect Energy Systems Ltd. $50

Engineering 52

Engineering Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Consulting Environmental Impact Assessment 52

GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Mon, 02/12/2018 - 15:16. February 12, 2018. Building in the wintertime can involve special considerations, particularly when it comes to pouring concrete in cold weather. Consider using hydronic systems. In some cases, you may choose to heat the area by moving warm water and glycol through a piping system.

Concrete Pouring 60

Concrete Pouring Curing Piping Installation Building Controls 60

Building Radar

JULY 15, 2020

In any case, this is certain: Digitization on the building site and in the offices for planning and administration must and will progress faster. Machine learning allows IT systems to improve themselves by independently “learning” from data using statistical methods. The idea of Building 4.0

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Automation Site Planning Cost Control 52

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2022

Outdoor lifestyle is crucial to commercial buildings. At a time when crowds will be metered and access controlled like never before, public space is where people will spend a lot of time, waiting and doing all the things people do when they are idle.” by Dale Payne, P.E. for Fast Company.

Building Design 72

Building Design Building Products Distribution Landscaping Building Resilience 72

Building Radar

JANUARY 14, 2020

Building planning: digital for optimized workflow 2. ERP and CRM systems: How to make better use of data resources 3. IoT: building with wireless intelligence 5. Take-off: during planning, controlling and commercialization – with drones 10. Mega-trend in the construction industry: the 3D-printed building 11.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Materials Manufacturing Site Planning Building Materials 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

With her educational background and personal focus on structural engineering, she accepted a position with RJN Group Inc., 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.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Environmental Impact Assessment Public Works Project Management 147

Construction Specifier

JULY 5, 2022

Among the many performance characteristics expected of today’s building wraps (also referred to as weather-resistive barriers, water-resistive barrier, or housewrap), draining bulk water is increasingly important. In many areas around the country, building codes are driving the need for better moisture management solutions.

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Performance Measurement Building Codes Wall Systems 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 3, 2023

With a family background in construction, a degree in building construction, and nearly a decade of military service, Mike brings a remarkable skill set to his role. So, in terms of what I specialize in, My degree is in building construction and construction management. I was also in ROTC and went to the Army for nine years.

Building Design 80

Building Design Project Management Property Management Schedule Management 80

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Is the goal to achieve certification from a green building rating system? • Every structure for every product is different. Support of the Green Building Initiative. • Green Globes includes a rating system for new construction (NC), existing buildings (EB), and sustainable interiors (SI).

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Building Resilience Flooring Systems Building Code Compliance 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The season of celebration and joyous reunion will soon be upon us, and Civil+Structural Engineer Magazine is proud to kickstart the season of celebration by announcing our 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement. Terminal C’s design successfully navigated an aggressive four-year construction schedule without disrupting airport operations.

Engineering 130

Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Environmental Consulting 130

The Korte Company

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

An owner’s best partner for hotel construction is a Design-Build firm who understands that. Based on our study of the site, we determined a shorter building with a larger footprint would be the wiser choice. To enhance the guest experience, a Lutron hands-free personalized light control system will be installed throughout.

Building Design 74

Building Design Stonework Site Planning Cost Control 74

Construction Specifier

JUNE 5, 2024

By Karine Galla Air and water-resistive barrier systems play a crucial role in the longevity and performance of commercial buildings, and safeguarding against issues such as excessive energy consumption and moisture-related damage. They promote drying because they allow vapor from inside the building to diffuse to the outside.

Building Code Compliance 59

Building Code Compliance HVAC System Installation Renewable Energy Systems Wall Systems 59

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Avoiding damage makes the material reusable and improves human safety and structure durability in products across several industrial sectors. We have produced intelligent architected materials as large as 12 inches, which are ideal for applications like building and bridge construction to absorb and harness energy,” Zavattieri said.

Engineering 130

Engineering Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Structural Systems 130

Construction Specifier

MAY 7, 2020

Images courtesy Dörken Systems. Hence waterproofing systems are very critical to keeping foundations dry. Like air control above grade, it is important to consider water control below grade as a system solution, and not just as a single component. The unwelcomed water will also damage building materials.

Waterproofing Systems 59

Waterproofing Systems Foundation Systems Wall Systems Flooring Systems 59

Job Order Contracting

JULY 24, 2023

We previously reported in 2018 on these unreliable data and made 15 SMS is a tool for asset life-cycle management that produces multi-year condition trends and investment requirements. There are specialized SMS modules, such as BUILDER (buildings), RAILER (rails), ROOFER (roofs), and PAVER (pavements). Howieson, V. Koopman, J.

Facility Management 54

Facility Management Risk Management Property Management Infrastructure Development 54

GCP Applied Technologies

APRIL 25, 2018

Wed, 04/25/2018 - 09:35. April 25, 2018. As building technologies evolve into more complex systems and assemblies, don't feel like you have to specify alone. GCP’s Design Advantage collaborates with the project team to specify the appropriate products and systems for any construction project. Phillip.fry@gc….

Fire Protection System Installation 99

Fire Protection System Installation Waterproofing Systems Fire Protection Systems Roofing Systems 99

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. Why Build-Zone and structural warranty?

Zoning 52

Zoning Insurance Management Warranty Structural Systems 52