CCR Magazine

MARCH 25, 2024

Armstrong Fluid Technology has announced the launch of Fire Manager, a cloud-based service that enables Active Performance Management in its industry-leading Design Envelope Fire Pumps. In the shift toward digitalization and integration of fluid-flow systems, Armstrong leads the industry.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems HVAC System Installation Safety Regulations 52

Roads Online

JANUARY 17, 2024

The package will build upon previous assistance, and will support infrastructure reconstruction and long-term community, economic and environmental recovery. M1 Pacific Motorway extension Construction wraps up on Metro Tunnel’s Arden Station Construction, design partners appointed for new Paradise Dam wall A $2.2 Of the $119.1

Building Resilience 105

Building Resilience Construction Management Building Standards Building Design 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 20, 2023

BRONX, NY— Located in New York City’s South Bronx neighborhood of Mott Haven, the newly dedicated $175 million 425 Grand Concourse high-rise building serves as the largest Passive House project to date in North America. A principal tenet of Passive House design entails siting the building to optimize sun/heat exposure.

Concrete Pouring 130

Concrete Pouring Energy Efficiency Flooring Systems Structural Systems 130

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. The designer and specifier decide which of these roles the ceiling will take on in any project. Photo by Halkin Mason Photography/courtesy Rockfon.

Ceiling Systems 69

Ceiling Systems Flooring Systems Building Controls Building Standards 69

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.

Fire Protection System Installation 59

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Building Code Compliance Wall Systems 59

BD+C

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

ASHRAE has released updated editions of its standards for ventilation system design and acceptable indoor air quality (IAQ). ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2019

Building Standards 75

Building Standards Building Design 75

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Established in 1985, Stellar is an industry-leading design-build firm that incorporates architecture, engineering, and construction into an integrated approach. Whether you are a Fortune 100 company or a new startup, they promise to provide the best possible service so that you will return to them again in the future. “To

Building Automation 130

Building Automation Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Building Design 130

Granger Construction

MAY 14, 2024

Services and hearings will begin in late July in the 56,000-square-foot building, which offers three new courtrooms and three hearing rooms along with offices to support Juvenile Court Services, Friend of the Court, the Legal Self-Help Center and the County Clerk Circuit Court Records.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 98

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Collaboration Building Information Modeling (BIM) Stakeholder Engagement 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

By Luke Carothers The United States has seen a slow, but growing adoption of mass timber as a building material over the last decade. From a building and operational standpoint, mass timber is typically prefabricated, which reduces inefficiencies in the construction process–leading to less money spent on things like labor and fuel.

Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Building Codes Sustainability 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The project moved forward with preliminary studies and evaluation starting in 2016, and design of the facility expansion began in 2017. Construction started in 2019. It was a lot of collaboration to get through design, but we really wanted to make sure that we were planning for the future and weren’t just duplicating what we had.”

Facility Management 130

Facility Management Project Management Roofing Systems Construction Equipment 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 15, 2023

Prompted by the 2007 floods, the SuDS Manual was first published to provide guidance on planning, design, construction and maintenance of sustainable urban drainage systems. While national standards are expected to be the basis for design, requirements for adoption are expected to follow local procedures so knowledge will be the key.

Schedule Management 130

Schedule Management Approvals Environmental Consulting Risk Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 21, 2023

Barker joined KAI in 2019 as a Marketing Coordinator. APMP certification is the global standard for developing and demonstrating bid, proposal, and capture competency. KAI Enterprises is comprised of four distinct business units—KAI Design, KAI Engineering, KAI Build and KAI 360 Construction Services.

Project Management 130

Project Management Communication Change Management Construction Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2023

The 2023 Rising Stars in the AEC Industry have benefited the design profession, their employers, project owners, and society. Our winners this year hold a diverse skill set and technical capabilities and have done outstanding work in their communities.

Public Works 264

Public Works Project Management Change Management Facility Management 264

Extranet Evolution

MAY 26, 2023

Autodesk Forma is positioned as a cloud-based platform that will unify workflows for those that design, build and operate the built environment, but could those users also end up ‘caged’? And Autodesk Fusion is the industry cloud for D&M (design and manufacture). This will not happen immediately.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 90

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Design Building Automation Building Standards 90

Stok

AUGUST 28, 2019

Due to their embodied carbon and operational carbon footprints, buildings play a significant role in these efforts, so understanding the impact of legislation on buildings is critical. This directly translates to building energy codes. For example, LEED v4 refers to ASHRAE standard 90.1-2010 How to approach compliance.

Building Code Compliance 70

Building Code Compliance Building Codes Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency 70

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.

HVAC Systems 130

HVAC Systems HVAC System Installation Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency 130

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 23, 2018

If you work in construction, you’re most likely familiar with LEED certification, the green building standard that many building owners aim to achieve. The BREEAM certification process was developed in 1990 and uses a rating system to assess building sustainability in a variety of categories. But that could soon change.

Green Building 78

Green Building Building Standards Sustainability Project Management 78

Roads Online

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The company’s period of strong growth was exasperated in 2018, when private shareholders with extensive experience in manufacturing and supplying building products to the construction industry, acquired the company. Compliance is essential for the design to start with,” he says.

Infrastructure Development 105

Infrastructure Development Safety Regulations Project Management Building Standards 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 6, 2024

And if I take the time to ask, and if I take the time to see, if I take the time to reach out, I can build that bridge between my world and theirs. He returned to his home state in 1961 as the bridge design section squad leader for the Alaska Department of Highways.

Public Works 100

Public Works Engineering Building Design Government Works 100

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2022

Restoring original design intent after decades of façade damage. Its aluminum-clad exterior was refinished with a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) based coating system, restoring the building’s façade to a just-like-new condition designed to last for over 20 years. Photos courtesy Stuart Dean Company. by Christopher C. Incorvaia.

Painting/finishing 98

Painting/finishing Historic Preservation Wall Systems Quality Assurance 98

Extranet Evolution

JULY 7, 2021

UK software vendor Operance has been involved in the development of practical solutions to deliver ‘the Golden Thread’ as part of the UK Government’s Building Safety Bill. However, in the four years since the disaster, significant changes including digitisation of aspects of UK building safety have also been set in motion.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Real Estate Development Project Management Consulting Safety Regulations 52

Construction Specifier

JULY 31, 2022

Laboratory testing is the typical way to verify if fenestration products meet specified structural design pressure criteria. 2/A440, North American Fenestration Standard (NAFS)/Specification for windows, doors, and skylights , or local variations OF THIS STANDARD. All fenestration systems must be designed to limit deflection.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Building Performance Measurement Building Products Distribution Building Codes 52

Construction Specifier

JUNE 30, 2021

According to the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) , the top five storm-related disasters in 2018 and 2019 alone combined to cause more than $75 billion in damage. Other factors include the need for properly designed systems ensuring durable, long-lasting and attractive results.

Masonry 52

Masonry Wall Systems Building Resilience Building Materials Manufacturing 52

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.

Building Performance Measurement 92

Building Performance Measurement Warranty Cost Control Building Materials Manufacturing 92

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Building design standards and guidelines contain requirements for maximum permissible background noise levels in rooms due to the mechanical systems. Per the ASHRAE handbook and AHRI standard, panel weight more than 2.4 By Gary Madaras, PhD, INCE, ASA, CAA, Assoc AIA. Photos courtesy Rockfon.

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems HVAC Systems Building Standards Foundation Systems 52

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. “

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Real Estate Development Building Standards Infrastructure Development 52

GCP Applied Technologies

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

Thu, 11/28/2019 - 11:43. November 29, 2019. SUSTAINABLE CONCRETE | SUSTAINABLE CEMENT | SUSTAINABLE BUILDING ENVELOPE. Improved quality control enables customers to meet strict performance requirements without the need to over design mixes with unnecessary cement. Is concrete a sustainable building material?

Sustainability 78

Sustainability Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Efficiency Roofing Systems 78

Natural Building

DECEMBER 8, 2019

Both natural building and conventional building rely of sand for many aspects of construction. appeared first on Natural Building Blog. Sand is one of those natural materials that we take for granted; it seems so abundant that we could never run out of it. In India, the black market trade is worth an estimated $2.3

Building Materials Manufacturing 59

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Controls Manufacturing Building Controls 59

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 17, 2022

The program consists of over 20 projects that would be completed from 2019 through 2041. . Some of the elevated tracks would also be situated in earthquake-prone areas and thus need to be built and reinforced to comply with highly rigorous safety standards. California: High Speed Rail. New York East Side Access.

Project Management Consulting 96

Project Management Consulting Structural Systems Project Management Schedule Management 96

Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 17, 2018

The new GAAP revenue recognition standards developed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board are here, and these standards are designed with complex projects in mind. New revenue recognition standards will require contractors to adjust accounting practices. How a Construction ERP Can Help.

General Contracting 89

General Contracting Building Standards Contracts Collaboration 89

CCR Magazine

JULY 27, 2023

one of the few ACM manufacturers that offers a fully designed, tested, and supported panel and installation system. Our commitment to provide high-quality products, innovative application solutions, and exceptional customer service has helped us build long-term relationships with our customers.

Architecture 52

Architecture Building Standards Painting/finishing Building Design 52

Practical Law Construction

DECEMBER 17, 2021

If you cast you mind back to October you might recall that I wrote about CC Construction Ltd v Mincione , which concerned (among other things), the conclusiveness of a Final Statement under a JCT Design and Build Contract, 2011 Edition. The parties’ dispute arose out of a contract to build a primary school extension.

Contracts 102

Contracts Building Standards Building Design 102

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. Many things make construction an exceptional field to work in.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Consulting Project Management 52

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

Building Performance Measurement Warranty Cost Control Building Materials Manufacturing 60

Commercial Construction Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

OR… consider alternatives and options to current the current specifications to protect the timeline of the project without sacrificing quality, performance, or brand standards. Managing Labor Shortages : Quality subcontractors perform at a higher standard. Continually stopping and starting a project can cost more in the long run.

Real Estate Development 52

Real Estate Development Fire Protection System Installation Building Permits Fire Protection Systems 52

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

Building Performance Measurement Cost Control Warranty Building Materials Manufacturing 84

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

Environmental Consulting 52

Environmental Consulting Controls Manufacturing Building Controls Building Materials Manufacturing 52