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Construction Specifier
JANUARY 13, 2025
Building on straightforward material testing and proven project successes, the industry is making significant strides toward developing accountable language and precise definitions that can be universally specified to address concrete floor challenges. Photo courtesy Bennett Build What is polished concrete, exactly?
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CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 23, 2024
Armstrong Fluid Technology announced that they will join other industry-leading organizations in helping create the world’s first 100% digitally-enabled building and research facility. The two-story building will have a fully integrated IT system connecting all building elements together that can be controlled by apps.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 5, 2024
Since 2019, Xylem technology has enabled water managers around the world to treat over 13 billion cubic meters of water for reuse – equivalent to the domestic water needs of 197 million people annually. “We The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 – ensuring access to water and sanitation for all – is central to Xylem’s work.
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Granger Construction
MARCH 8, 2024
Her impressive performance in seamlessly implementing detailed work management practices, orchestrating nearly 1,000 individuals and adhering to strict quality control measures resulted in high praises from clients and partners alike.
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.
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.
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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CCR Magazine
DECEMBER 2, 2024
In April 2019, MetroHealth began constructing its new main campus hospital, The Glick Center. Working with a broad MetroHealth team, MetroHealth’s Simulation Institute (MSI) conducted several simulation-based programs involving standardized visitors/ families to design, refine, and train on the new visitor management system.
Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
By Gary Madaras Suspended acoustic ceilings are mainstream inside many types of buildings and can serve four main sound-related roles. Therefore, it is important to establish if a ceiling will be implemented into the design and which roles it will take, so the other components of the building can be designed and specified appropriately.
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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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….
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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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.
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.
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
CCR Magazine
MARCH 25, 2024
Through Active Performance Management and Armstrong 360 Service and Support solutions, customers will get the best possible performance and value from fire safety systems at every phase in the lifecycle of a building” Baird concludes. In the shift toward digitalization and integration of fluid-flow systems, Armstrong leads the industry.
CCR Magazine
SEPTEMBER 14, 2024
Design Envelope technology includes patented Parallel Sensorless operation, increases flow turn-down and provides built-in flow metering for superior flow control. In 2019, Armstrong signed the Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment, a program launched by the World Green Building Council. </p>
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.
CCR Magazine
SEPTEMBER 29, 2024
Armstrong Fluid Technology recently participated in the expansion of the Enwave Energy Corporation Deep Lake Water Cooling (DLWC) system that provides clean energy services to buildings in downtown Toronto via an innovative district cooling network. Armstrong supplied six 600hp Design Envelope pumps to the project,” Scarafile added.
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….
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.
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.
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.
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.
Building Radar
OCTOBER 8, 2024
As the standard set of regulations governing construction contracts in Germany, mastering VOB procedures can significantly impact project success. This part is crucial for ensuring that construction projects meet the necessary quality standards. It includes guidelines on materials, construction methods, and quality control measures.
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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.
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.
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.
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. “
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
Posted on February 21, 2019 peter.cholakis@verizon.net Leave a comment Posted in Uncategorized. BIM, PROJECT DELIVERY METHODS, WASTE, & LACK OF LEADERSHIP – Traditional design-bid- build (DBB) contracting techniques, and even more recent attempts to improve DBB such as design-build (DB), CM@R, etc.
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.
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.)
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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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