The Federal Construction Contracting Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The RFQ was set aside entirely for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and assigned NAICS code 238290, Other Building Equipment. The corresponding size standard for this code was $22 million in average annual receipts. The non-awardee, Caldaia Controls, Inc., The non-awardee, Caldaia Controls, Inc.,

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Construction Specifier

JULY 16, 2024

There are also designs that aesthetically recess into the ceiling above a doorway for high end buildings, such as hotels, schools, and healthcare facilities. They are economical, easy-to-install, carry short paybacks in energy savings, and provide an effective means of preventing wildfire smoke ingress through building doorways.

HVAC System Installation 59

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BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Mike Moreland and Ross Ferries Laboratories Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Facility Managers Architects Building Owners When the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in the United States in 2020, the American research community experienced a sudden spike in funding. Create clustered labs 3.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 25, 2024

and Steven Gaynor, MBA Photo courtesy Tenmat New York City recently became the first jurisdiction in the country to reject and rewrite major sections of the International Building Code’s ( IBC ’s) language around fire protection in exterior facades. For decades, buildings have relied on intumescent materials for fire control.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 26, 2020

As new construction techniques and certifications become more widely used, specifiers must be aware of the many factors impacting the transmission of sound in buildings. The above-mentioned negative review provides feedback related to the two methods of sound transfer in buildings: airborne (“super thin wall”); and.

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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.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

By passively moderating indoor temperature fluctuations, thermal mass helps make building structures more resilient to heat waves and power outages. These thermally massive materials function as buffers, smoothing out the daily temperature cycles inside buildings by absorbing heat during the day and releasing it in the evening.

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems HVAC System Installation Renewable Energy Systems HVAC Systems 52

Construction Specifier

JUNE 1, 2021

These include performance testing requirements of model building codes. Modern wall assemblies have become increasingly complex as critical elements of the building enclosure. The International Building Code. It is these multiple layers of fire safety, not a single requirement, which result in safe construction.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Department of Energy's (DOE) Building America program , points out. Recognizing that, Building America is working on research into fault detection in HVAC systems now, Werling says. And previous Building America lab experiments show that faults can increase space conditioning energy use by up to 30% over the lifetime of the system.

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 8, 2019

Both natural building and conventional building rely of sand for many aspects of construction. Sand is in such high demand that many operations around the world are actually controlled by the “sand mafia.” appeared first on Natural Building Blog. In India, the black market trade is worth an estimated $2.3

Building Materials Manufacturing 59

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The Queens Borough Hall Municipal Garage and Community Space won the Design-Build Institute of America’s 2024 National Award of Merit. The garage is New York City’s first ever municipal project contracted as a design-build construction undertaking, under the recently authorized NYC design-build legislation.

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CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

This finish meets the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance’s AAMA 2605 performance specification requirements, the most stringent industry standard. By managing this in its quality-controlled facility, there is no adverse environmental impact at Linetec, on the jobsite or in the hotel. U-Factors for thermal performance.

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GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 9, 2019

Wed, 01/09/2019 - 13:01. January 09, 2019. Given how common moisture problems are today, flooring contractors should build moisture mitigation into their schedule. Testing concrete slabs for moisture is a standard requirement today for nearly all new construction, both commercial and residential. Floor moisture barrier.

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Roads Online

APRIL 15, 2024

This led to the formation of Integrated Project Management Systems (IPMSystems) in 2019, which initiated and introduced its flagship development, a software for Temporary Traffic Management. Using his personal experience as a key driver, Smeida set about finding the solution to close the gap and alleviate the need for multiple programs.

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Construction Daily News

MAY 25, 2023

Meanwhile, the environmental examination gives the green light for the building of the Sentinel missile infrastructure. On top of that, the Federal Aviation Administration has decided to implement a more environmentally friendly design for airport control towers across the United States. billion, a record high. “We

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 6, 2022

As part of the UK Government’s New Hospital Programme (NHP) – the biggest hospital building programme in a generation – MKUH was granted seed funding to improve their hospital estate. Developing a data strategy with Building Information Modelling (BIM). During the build of this centre, BIM wasn’t fully utilised. “

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GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 1, 2019

Thu, 08/01/2019 - 14:33. August 05, 2019. To meet the exacting slump retention requirement of eight hours for the retail design, GCP worked with the concrete producer to develop a mix using a combination of superplasticizing and special set control admixtures for extended slump retention. Building Envelope Solutions.

Waterproofing Systems 60

Waterproofing Systems Fire Protection Systems Wall Systems Building Design 60

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Throughout his tenure, Robin has overseen numerous significant projects, including renovation for a luxury retailer in Chicago, the Christ Community Church building addition in Gridley, and the Morton High School entry addition in Morton, Illinois. In 2019, she presented at Autodesk University on BIM Automation.

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GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 9, 2019

Wed, 01/09/2019 - 13:01. January 09, 2019. Given how common moisture problems are today, flooring contractors should build moisture mitigation into their schedule. Testing concrete slabs for moisture is a standard requirement today for nearly all new construction, both commercial and residential. Phillip.fry@gc….

Building Performance Measurement 60

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GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 9, 2019

Wed, 01/09/2019 - 13:01. January 09, 2019. Given how common moisture problems are today, flooring contractors should build moisture mitigation into their schedule. Testing concrete slabs for moisture is a standard requirement today for nearly all new construction, both commercial and residential. Phillip.fry@gc….

Building Performance Measurement 84

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 5, 2023

“These materials can change from one stable configuration to another, making them versatile and valuable for various applications including earthquake engineering , impact-resistant structures, biomedical devices, sporting goods, building structures and automotive components,” Zavattieri said.

Building Materials Manufacturing 130

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Safti First

MARCH 13, 2023

New “Game Changer” for Glaziers When SuperClear 45-HS (hose stream) and SuperClear 45-HS-LI (hose stream, low-iron) were introduced in January 2019, we knew that it would be another SAFTI FIRST “game-changer”. It also provides the glazing contractor additional revenue and control for the entire systems.

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BD+C

MARCH 8, 2023

New “Game Changer” for Glaziers 1 kcichowicz Fri, 03/10/2023 - 11:36 SAFTI FIRST When SuperClear 45-HS (hose stream) and SuperClear 45-HS-LI (hose stream, low-iron) were introduced in January 2019, we knew that it would be another SAFTI FIRST “game-changer”.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

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Construction Daily News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Ed believes that the recent actions taken by the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates and ease inflation point to a significant decline in interest rates by the end of the year, which will be advantageous for the building industry. With traffic control devices segregating northbound and southbound traffic, all U.S. in September.

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UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2023

As we highlighted in our recent APPG report, the government must provide appropriate environmental legislation and market incentives to boost UK timber building. ” It’s excellent to see the government commit to developing low-carbon timber building in this strategy document, says Timber Development UK CEO David Hopkins.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 15, 2023

For one, it’s an opportunity to build a physical legacy. From design and VDC professionals to business and project managers, these construction leaders aren't just building structures and facilities—they're shaping our world. He co-led the evaluation and deployment of Autodesk Build as DPR's collaborative project management solution.

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NH Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

In general, The company must be “small” in its primary industry in accordance with SBA’s size standards for that industry. million for building contractors and heavy infrastructure contractors, $15 million for specialty trades.) Management and daily operation must be controlled by one or more of the women owners.

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Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Many former warehouses and industrial buildings were repurposed into lofts and studios, creating a distinct urban character. The design includes modern aesthetics with a textured façade that enhances the building’s visual appeal. The curtain wall system enhances the building’s energy efficiency and helps control solar gain.

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CCR Magazine

JULY 10, 2024

History and Formation The idea for Pokie Spins came in 2019, when the Digi Markets Ltd group decided to combine traditional casino features with modern developments. Tabs and buttons are optimized for touch control, which ensures ease of use even on small screens.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The name behind countless successful electrical and mechanical infrastructure designs of building projects in Turkey and across the globe, Anel Group stands out with its expertise in BIM (Building Information Modeling). ç said, “We leverage our engineering skills in designing the electrical and mechanical aspects of a building.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 24, 2021

Of over 5,000 worker fatalities, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) logged in 2019, a fifth of them was in the construction site. OSHA refers to such an incident as one prime example of hazardous energy, of which its control is a recurring safety issue. For reference, a standard bulk bag has an SWL of 5,000 lbs.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 11, 2023

Current standard testing of hydrostatic pressure resistance of a waterproofing membrane is based on ASTM D 5385 which tests a fresh specimen, with no water immersion or aging, at water pressure up to 689 kPa (100 psi). This test method has become an industry standard and is called the ‘lateral water migration resistance test’.

Waterproofing Systems 40

Waterproofing Systems Structural Systems Building Standards Foundation Systems 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Danielle O’Connell, Skanska USA Building Inc. Chris Walker, The PENTA Building Group. As Mechanical Engineer & Project Manager, Jason oversees the implementation of digital platforms in a multi-building and multi-phase project. Maggie Farrell, S. Wilson & Co. Aubrey Ginn, Shapiro & Duncan, Inc. Mohammad S.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 20, 2020

Regularly reviewing and training employees to the standard of the applicable codes and regulations is a proactive way to ensure compliance. The first step towards electrical safety is controlling or eliminating factors in your workplace that pose electrical hazards. Regular Training Builds Safety Culture.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 15, 2021

Difference between a Plastic Road and a standard road is that standard roads are made entirely of asphalt concrete , which consists of mineral aggregates and asphalt , where as plastic roads are made up of composites of plastic. Plastic Roads in India: India has built 21,000 miles of roads using waste plastic in December 2019.

Building Materials 64

Building Materials Building Standards Modular Construction Building Commissioning 64

Levelset

JUNE 29, 2022

OSHA standards for construction. When it comes to construction, OSHA has two main groups of rules – called standards – that contractors must follow: Standard 1910 : Occupational Safety and Health Standards Standard 1926 : Safety and Health Regulations for Construction. View profile. 41 years experience. 33 answers.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 9, 2022

The Pflugerville Animal Shelter is a new, 353 m 2 (3800 sf) facility that opened in March 2019 and has a total capacity of more than 40 animals. About Eckel Noise Control Technologies. The 110 m 2 (1180 sf) facility is outfitted with 10 EFPs, which range in size from 2.74 m (9 ft) 203.2 mm (8 in.) x 610 mm (24 in.)

Wall Systems 52

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