GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 14, 2018

Mon, 05/14/2018 - 11:17. May 14, 2018. One of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association’s (NRMCA) goals is to advance the industry away from prescriptive specifications into more versatile performance specifications†. These requirements should be clear, achievable, measurable and enforceable. Phillip.fry@gc….

Building Performance Measurement 60

Building Performance Measurement Property Management Quality Control Facility Management 60

GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Mon, 02/19/2018 - 11:22. February 26, 2018. But what is the best method for performing that testing? The calcium chloride test is relatively easy and inexpensive to perform on a concrete slab (if an existing floor is in place, sections must be removed in order to perform the test). Phillip.fry@gc…. ASTM F1869.

Building Performance Measurement 60

Building Performance Measurement Warranty Building Standards 60

GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 30, 2018

Thu, 08/30/2018 - 15:30. August 30, 2018. These became critical for high-performance concrete, in high demand. For instance, the switch from steel to concrete frames in very high rise buildings would not have been possible without superplasticizer technology. Commercial buildings. Retail buildings.

Building Performance Measurement 94

Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Manufacturing Property Management Building Automation 94

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 27, 2017

First and foremost, the OpenJOC approach provides value to ALL participants, owners, contractors, subs, building users, and oversight groups. Focus is upon driving optimal operating performance and continuous improvement. The OpenJOC approach assures your organization has a clear definition of is goals and that each is measured.

Contracts 40

Contracts Project Management Consulting Building Performance Measurement Lean Construction 40

GCP Applied Technologies

APRIL 3, 2018

Tue, 04/03/2018 - 12:27. April 03, 2018. For flooring that is adhered to a concrete slab, achieving and maintaining a secure bond is essential for long flooring life and satisfactory performance. What if the slab’s measured RH or pH levels are above the limit recommended by the flooring manufacturer? Commercial buildings.

Building Performance Measurement 60

Building Performance Measurement Building Resilience Building Standards Painting/finishing 60

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Whether creating new architectural expressions or rehabilitating architecturally significant historic buildings, from stick-built to unitized, “off-the-shelf” commodity to custom bespoke systems, utilizing insulating glass units or opaque spandrel panels, simple flat or complex geometry; it seems the sky is the limit with curtain wall design today.

Wall Systems 104

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Project Management Consulting Steel Fabrication 104

GCP Applied Technologies

JUNE 1, 2018

Fri, 06/01/2018 - 14:03. June 01, 2018. Not to mention, if the producer can reduce cement content in a performance-based specification or a prescriptive spec that allows some leeway, the producer will be able to deliver more complex mix designs with lower variability. michael.delros…. GCP Applied Technologies. Less cement.

Concrete Pouring 60

Concrete Pouring Building Performance Measurement Quality Control Facility Management 60

GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 31, 2018

Thu, 05/31/2018 - 15:56. May 31, 2018. An increase in demand for faster construction, lower costs, an influx of new technologies and the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association's (NRMCA) P2P Initiative , have all led to more performance-based specifications when it comes to designing ready mix concrete mixes. Retail buildings.

Concrete Pouring 60

Concrete Pouring Building Performance Measurement Facility Management Structural Systems 60

GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Mon, 02/19/2018 - 11:31. February 26, 2018. Cutting corners on this critical step can lead to problems down the road that negatively impact the floor’s performance and shorten its lifespan. Flatness is another important factor for optimum floor performance and life. Building Envelope Solutions. Phillip.fry@gc….

Concrete Pouring 60

Concrete Pouring Building Materials Manufacturing Flooring Systems Building Performance Measurement 60

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 23, 2022

Construction industry statistics and data are playing an increasingly important role in the building sector. From measuring bid-to-win ratio, to how much a project is over budget or schedule, and KPIs , the more numbers you can put behind your work, the better. The Rise of New Building Methods. Industry Performance.

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement Schedule Management Project Management Risk Management 98

GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 16, 2018

Wed, 05/16/2018 - 15:56. August 27, 2018. Monitoring mix design performance. What type of concrete is best for my building project? Small variations in coarse or fine aggregates in the concrete mix design can have a dramatic effect on the concrete’s overall performance. Ready mix concrete. michael.delros….

Concrete Pouring 60

Concrete Pouring Building Performance Measurement Quality Control Building Optimization 60

Construction Specifier

JUNE 16, 2023

Photo courtesy American Chemistry Council (ACC)/©2018 Mc 243/Shutterstock. Important fire performance data NFPA 285 test specimens are highly instrumented to record temperature data at a series of specific locations within each layer of the wall assembly and throughout the duration of the test. By Amy Schmidt and Eric W.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Building Performance Measurement Building Codes Building Standards 52

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

Renewable Energy Systems Zoning Electrical Systems Infrastructure Development 111

GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 24, 2018

Fri, 08/24/2018 - 10:23. August 24, 2018. In addition, the City of Los Angeles has adopted Ordinance 175790, which states in part that building permits within certain “methane zones” will not be issued until the submittal of detailed plans for the installation of suitable methane mitigation systems. Phillip.fry@gc….

Concrete Pouring 60

Concrete Pouring Waterproofing Systems Structural Systems Health Regulations 60

GCP Applied Technologies

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Mon, 10/01/2018 - 10:55. October 01, 2018. air entrained concrete specifications should be clearly written and comply with Chapter 19 of ACI 318R-14 (Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete). Performance enhancers. Making the most of air entrained concrete. Phillip.fry@gc…. GCP Applied Technologies.

Quality Assurance 60

Quality Assurance Curing Quality Control Structural Systems 60

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 12, 2016

Metaldyne Performance Group (MPG) will expand its operations in North Vernon, IN, creating up to 126 new jobs by 2019. Photo: Metaldyne Performance Group). Construction is scheduled to begin later this month and operations are slated to begin in 2018. The Michigan-based company will invest $30.6

Building Performance Measurement 47

Building Performance Measurement Building Commissioning Site Planning Construction Equipment 47

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

It has done virtually nothing to measurably impact the repair, renovation, maintenance, and construction of the built environment. Robust tools and processes have existing for decades that can assure quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds are consistent delivered on-time and on-budget. Take BIM for example.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Procurement 105

GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 17, 2018

How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete. Mon, 12/17/2018 - 15:45. December 17, 2018. This was surely the case for the Two Union Square building, in Seattle, Wash., As the project progressed, the team introduced a flow board to measure the mix consistency and slump cone. michael.delros….

Concrete Pouring 60

Concrete Pouring Quality Assurance Building Performance Measurement Quality Control 60

Stok

JULY 31, 2019

And here’s the kicker: that’s the lowest disengagement rate Gallup has seen since it started measuring engagement in the American workforce in 2000. Replace annual performance reviews with a culture of feedback. The most obvious example is the annual performance review. stok has taken a similar approach.

Building Performance Measurement 72

Building Performance Measurement Building Standards Project Management Surveying 72

Stok

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

With the common reminder that humans spend 90% of our time indoors, coupled with a growing body of upwards of 400 research studies that indicate there are hazardous chemicals in our building products that building occupants are exposed to, the focus on healthy, sustainable materials across the design and construction industry is at an all-time high.

Building Materials 65

Building Materials Building Performance Measurement Building Design Project Management Consulting 65

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

UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Do you know that reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) has played a significant role in public building construction over the past decades? Get ready to dive into the fascinating realm of lightweight yet strong building materials that have impacted the way public buildings were built.

Safety Regulations 64

Safety Regulations Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Manufacturing Concrete Pouring 64

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

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

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 31, 2019

LEAN Performance-based Construction Services Procurement and Project Delivery. NOVEMBER 27, 2018. Lack of Oversight: “Trust but measure” is directly associated with LEAN processes, as it “you can’t manage what you don’t measure” Simply put, processes and technology must assure a clear audit trail.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Procurement Quality Assurance Building Performance Measurement 40

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 15, 2024

By Lisa May Photo Robert Casey/courtesy Tubelite With commercial architectural trends favoring expansive glass , curtain wall use is growing in newly constructed buildings. AAMA1503 provides a uniform standard method for determining the thermal performance of building-specific fenestration systems, including curtain wall systems.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Flooring Systems Building Performance Measurement 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2024

During a building’s initial construction, providing fall protection for workers assembling, erecting, and/or finishing roof trusses is a difficult task with complicated challenges. During the lifetime of the building, the safety of individuals accessing the roof for a multitude of reasons must be considered. update as of November 2018.

Roofing Systems 52

Roofing Systems HVAC System Installation Safety Regulations Building Performance Measurement 52

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

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

As of November 2018, the general industry’s walking working surface standard 1910.28(b)(9) update As of November 2018, OSHA requires all new permanent, fixed ladders to be equipped with a personal fall protection system or ladder safety system if there is a risk of falling 24ft or greater to a lower level, or the ground.

Safety Regulations 59

Safety Regulations Building Code Compliance Roofing Systems Construction Equipment 59

GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Air barriers: An essential part of the building envelope. Fri, 12/07/2018 - 15:53. December 07, 2018. Protecting your building envelope. How air leakage can impact building durability. Net zero building design and air leakage. Protecting your building envelope. michael.delros…. Energy savings.

Building Code Compliance 60

Building Code Compliance Environmental Impact Assessment Building Codes Building Standards 60

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

UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

While the number of fires in dwellings has decreased steadily over the years, fire incident statistics indicate that, in England alone, firefighters had to respond to 29,570 fires in dwellings in 2018-19. An emergency exit may be external, such as a staircase mounted on the side of the building, or inside.

Safety Regulations 69

Safety Regulations Building Performance Measurement Inspection Building Permits 69

CivilJungle

APRIL 13, 2022

Important Factors to Consider When Building a New Home. So when we want to build a new home, we also have to consider all our needs related to home and comfort zone. So when we want to build a new home, we also have to consider all our needs related to home and comfort zone. Building Design. Building’s Size.

Building Materials 52

Building Materials Land Use Regulations Building Design Energy Efficiency 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Contractors have improved safety measures dramatically in recent years and the overall number of safety incidents in construction has ticked down slightly over the past few years. The Takeaway: The article is right on the money in terms of the many ways contractors can take advantage of new technology to help them better perform and grow.

Project Management 69

Project Management Building Performance Measurement Change Management Construction Management 69

Natural Building

MAY 22, 2021

For years Morgan Caraway had an ambition to build a pool below the natural spring on his property. His dream finally came true in 2018, and here are the steps he and his wife, Mary Jane, took to build their spring-fed pool. When building the wall, they knew exactly where to place the pump inlet and outlet.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Building Design Sustainability Painting/finishing 52

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 12, 2021

When specifying flooring, one should consider both sustainability and performance. These factors not only contribute to the sustainability of the flooring, but how it performs. From a performance standpoint, even a sustainably made floor must be installed correctly to be truly sustainable.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Building Resilience Flooring Systems Building Code Compliance 52

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