The Pro Builder

MAY 4, 2023

Liv-Connected Puts Health in Homeowners' Hands With 'Health Hub' qpurcell Thu, 05/04/2023 - 10:20 The concept of the Liv-Connected Conexus Home came about with a goal of improving lives while delivering affordability, sustainability, and good design in a market that is inaccessible for many.

Building Materials Manufacturing 246

Building Materials Manufacturing Modular Construction Building Standards Building Design 246

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 20, 2025

The post Navigating the UKs 2025 Building Regs: What Contractors Need to Know appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Points The 2025 UK Building Regulations, under the Future Homes Standard, aim to reduce carbon emissions from new homes by 75-80% compared to 2013 standards, focusing on energy efficiency and low-carbon heating.

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Building Performance Measurement Building Standards Health Regulations 52

BIM & Beam

APRIL 11, 2018

Building on Autodesk’s strategy to make Revit a robust model authoring tool for designing and detailing, the Revit 2019 release includes a number of new features that increase modeling versatility, accuracy, and productivity for engineers and detailers. Detailed Steel Design. Standard and Custom Connections.

Steel Fabrication 19

Steel Fabrication Building Information Modeling (BIM) Engineering Building Automation 19

Business Facilities

JULY 24, 2019

From the July/August 2019 Issue. 15th Annual Rankings: 2019 Metro Rankings Report. Companies continue to choose the region as a place to establish and grow headquarters operations—choosing to build a future in metro Atlanta. By Business Facilities Staff. ATLANTA NO. 1 IN GROWTH POTENTIAL. Honeywell International Inc.

Renewable Energy Systems 108

Renewable Energy Systems Facility Management Building Permits Public Works 108

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 16, 2024

In his new role, McGraw will play a pivotal role in overseeing building design and construction program management initiatives and ensuring the seamless execution of projects from inception to completion while upholding the highest standards of quality, innovation and client satisfaction. “We

Project Management 130

Project Management Building Design Construction Management Building Standards 130

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Design/Build general contractor, Keystone Construction Company, has begun construction of the new $60 million CarShield Sportsplex © AAA Hockey & Futbol facility in Chesterfield, Missouri. The design features large, clear-span structures that will allow for an open interior free of obstruction in the ice rink and soccer fields.

Building Design 52

Building Design Building Standards Engineering 52

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 15, 2023

to set general code standards requiring the reduction of embodied carbon emissions in the design and building process, applicable to both commercial buildings and schools. The code additions are amendments to the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code ( CALGreen ), Part 11, Title 24.

Building Code Compliance 98

Building Code Compliance Building Codes Building Standards Building Materials Manufacturing 98

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.

HVAC Systems 52

HVAC Systems Fire Protection Systems Flooring Systems Controls Manufacturing 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 5, 2024

With an impressive resume of high-profile projects, articles, presentations, and as the author of the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Design Guide #23, “Constructability of Structural Steel Buildings,” Mr. Ruby is a sought-after expert in steel construction. Lloyd Kimbrough Award; the 2019 ACEC/M Felix A.

Steel Fabrication 130

Steel Fabrication Building Design Building Standards Building Codes 130

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The need to decrease indoor noise levels and improve auditory comfort, speech intelligibility, and sound privacy by specifying high-performing, sound-absorbing surfaces or objects is well-established in building standards, guidelines, and rating systems. Standards and guidelines. seconds in rooms less than 283.2 m 3 (10,000 cf).

Ceiling Systems 98

Ceiling Systems Building Performance Measurement Building Standards Building Materials Manufacturing 98

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Schönox HPS North America is proud to announce its continued commitment to sustainability with its extensive range of LEED-contributing products, setting a new standard in eco-friendly building materials. With products that meet the rigorous requirements of LEED v4.1 With products that meet the rigorous requirements of LEED v4.1

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Green Building Flooring Systems Building Materials 52

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

CCR Magazine

APRIL 14, 2025

Field testing on a similar solar project in Danevang, Texas, achieved an installation rate equaling 350 to 400 modules per eight hour shift with a two man crew working collaboratively with the robots three times the rate of a standard three to four person crew installing modules manually. For more information, visit www.rosendin.com. <p>The

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Electrical Systems Energy Efficiency Building Performance Measurement 52

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

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

Granger Construction

MARCH 8, 2024

The success of Joanne’s first two projects with Granger captured the attention of 7×24 Exchange Magazine, a national publication that caters to those who design, build, operate and maintain information infrastructures and mission critical facilities.

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement Facility Management Schedule Management Project Management 98

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

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

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

DECEMBER 1, 2023

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System.

Engineering 130

Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Environmental Consulting 130

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.

Building Design 52

Building Design Fire Protection System Installation Roofing Systems Structural Systems 52

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Building Codes 82

Building Codes Building Standards Building Controls Quality Control 82

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Through this work, this year’s class of Rising Stars have directly benefited the design profession, their employers, project owners, and society. His professional journey is marked by a dedication to the principles of participatory planning and co-design strategies, which he seamlessly integrates into practice.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management 147

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

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

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

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Job order contracting is neither difficult to understand, nor costly to practice, yet is virtually assures the consistent delivery of quality, on-time, on-budget repair, renovation, and new construction projects…if designed, deployed, and managed correctly. Design work is typically minimal and the responsibility of the builder.

Contracts 55

Contracts Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Consulting General Contracting 55

CCR Magazine

MARCH 21, 2025

In a session sponsored by UL Laboratory Canada , Robert Jutras presented on the impact of Canadian code changes and updated standards at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida. He explained that the updated NAFS Canadian supplement from 2025 replaced the 2019 version.

Building Codes 52

Building Codes Building Standards Building Design Public Works 52

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

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

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Job order contracting is neither difficult to understand, nor costly to practice, yet is virtually it assures the consistent delivery of quality, on-time, on-budget repair, renovation, and new construction projects…if the JOC Program is designed, deployed, and managed correctly. When Is JOC Used? What Are the Benefits of JOC?

Contracts 52

Contracts Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Consulting General Contracting 52

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