The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

But while the efficiency of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment has improved across the board, improper installation or commissioning can result in HVAC system faults that compromise HVAC performance and reduce energy efficiency. Department of Energy's (DOE) Building America program , points out. Yuill asks.

HVAC Systems 130

HVAC Systems HVAC System Installation Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency 130

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. The post Profile – Project Director Joanne Kulbacki appeared first on Granger.

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement Facility Management Schedule Management Project Management 98

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.

Ceiling Systems 98

Ceiling Systems Building Performance Measurement Building Standards Building Materials Manufacturing 98

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 24, 2023

This certification is awarded to buildings that demonstrate exceptional energy efficiency and significant reductions in carbon footprint while offsetting the remaining embodied carbon and energy use through high-impact offset programs. We are thrilled to see the arena become the first to achieve this,” says ILFI CEO Lindsay Baker.

Renewable Energy Systems 107

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Building Performance Measurement Roofing Systems 107

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. And, the result of this baseline? How to approach compliance.

Building Code Compliance 70

Building Code Compliance Building Codes Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency 70

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

GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 9, 2019

Wed, 01/09/2019 - 13:01. January 09, 2019. Shortfalls of high-performance adhesives. Given how common moisture problems are today, flooring contractors should build moisture mitigation into their schedule. But what is the best method for performing that testing? GCP Applied Technologies. return to top.

Building Performance Measurement 92

Building Performance Measurement Warranty Cost Control Building Materials Manufacturing 92

BDC Network

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

s International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) sixth assessment report on climate change is an urgent call to action for the building industry. To mitigate the worst effects of climate change, we must make buildings less carbon intensive. The building industry accounts for approximately 39% of all global greenhouse gas emissions.

Building Materials Manufacturing 111

Building Materials Manufacturing Land Use Regulations Renewable Energy Systems Building Performance Measurement 111

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Each task should include a description in plain English, using industry standard terms, a total cost per unit of measure, and detailed associated cost breakdowns for labor, material, and equipment. The post Job Order Contracting – Review of Best Management Practices 2019 appeared first on 4BT. track record. Learn more?

Contracts 55

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 1, 2023

In addition, on the former Maywood Chemical Works site, the Army Corps safely removed radioactive soil, contaminated buildings, and metal drums that contained remnants of harmful solvents and degreasers. Throughout the project’s progress, public safety measures have been in place for the community.

Public Works 130

Public Works Building Performance Measurement Zoning Property Management 130

Job Order Contracting

JULY 21, 2019

Each task should include a description in plain English, using industry standard terms, a total cost per unit of measure, and detailed associated cost breakdowns for labor, material, and equipment. The post Job Order Contracting Review Best Management Practices 2019 appeared first on 4BT. Proof That JOC Works. track record.

Contracts 52

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

Construction Specifier

JUNE 9, 2022

Deep energy renovations of commercial and multi-unit residential buildings are critical if cities want to tackle their climate emissions on a large scale. 1 For these changes to happen, energy codes must add measures to strengthen energy reduction while not raising resultant emissions. Photo courtesy ROCKWOOL. By Alejandra Nieto.

Energy Conservation 59

Energy Conservation Renewable Energy Systems Building Performance Measurement Building Codes 59

GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 9, 2019

Wed, 01/09/2019 - 13:01. January 09, 2019. Shortfalls of high-performance adhesives. Given how common moisture problems are today, flooring contractors should build moisture mitigation into their schedule. But what is the best method for performing that testing? KOVARA floor moisture barrier. Phillip.fry@gc….

Building Performance Measurement 84

Building Performance Measurement Cost Control Warranty Building Materials Manufacturing 84

BDC Network

APRIL 15, 2024

Using six performance indicators, we're able to view workers’ perceptions of the quality of innovation, creativity, and leadership in an employee’s organization. Innovators desire to work at the office more than average—back to the 67% level we measured pre-pandemic!

Building Performance Measurement 84

Building Performance Measurement Surveying Building Design Zoning 84

Construction Specifier

JUNE 1, 2021

Structure fires have dropped significantly over the past 40 years, and one major contributor to this decline in fires and fire deaths has been the development of comprehensive fire safety measures. These include performance testing requirements of model building codes. The International Building Code.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems 52

GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 9, 2019

Wed, 01/09/2019 - 13:01. January 09, 2019. Shortfalls of high-performance adhesives. Given how common moisture problems are today, flooring contractors should build moisture mitigation into their schedule. But what is the best method for performing that testing? GCP Applied Technologies. return to top.

Building Performance Measurement 60

Building Performance Measurement Warranty Cost Control Building Materials Manufacturing 60

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 4, 2022

With 3D printers now capable of printing building walls and processing cement, the technology could help reshape construction as we know it. Prior to the adoption of building information modeling (BIM) , 3D printing was even used by architectural firms to build scale models. Construction took just 17 days. billion by 2024.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 105

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Building Performance Measurement 105

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). The new building will be adjacent to MPG’s current 130,000-square-foot facility. The Michigan-based company will invest $30.6

Building Performance Measurement 47

Building Performance Measurement Building Commissioning Site Planning Construction Equipment 47

Business Facilities

JULY 24, 2019

From the July/August 2019 Issue. 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. By Business Facilities Staff. The competition is the show: there must be winners and losers.

Renewable Energy Systems 111

Renewable Energy Systems Zoning Electrical Systems Infrastructure Development 111

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The J OCPB (JOC Price Book: reflects the current local costs in detail for construction tasks expected to be performed in the geographical area of the base contract with the primary use of developing a detailed line-item price. Labor line items are not to provide services, typically performed under a separate service or requirements contract.

Contracts 105

Contracts General Contracting Government Works Cost Control 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

From planning through construction to the operation of a building, there are enormous amounts of data created by multiple stakeholders. However, unlike personal computers which have much more computing power and perform a myriad of security functions in the background (e.g. antivirus, encryption, monitoring, etc.), Data Protection.

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Cost Control Project Management Controls Manufacturing 130

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

The pandemic of 2019-20 has made the world a far different place. Good buildings make people better. Materials have an important influence on the appearance, feeling, sound, and performance of a building and its interior spaces. offering sustainability, a key aspect for any healthcare building’s ceiling design.

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Building Design 52

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 Building Codes 59

Construction Specifier

JULY 31, 2022

Under NAFS, there are four performance grades for windows and doors based on increasing thresholds of Design Pressure (DP) which are based on the pressures exerted by the maximum wind speeds expected at the building site. The two NAFS performance classes with the highest “gateway” structural strength are CW and AW.

Building Code Compliance 52

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

Stok

JANUARY 29, 2020

The International Living Future Institute’s JUST Program , which serves as a disclosure label for an organization’s performance in key workplace social justice categories, can be used as a guiding tool for just that. In 2019, the International Living Future Institute released JUST 2.0 —the Like those building certifications, JUST 2.0

Building Performance Measurement 59

Building Performance Measurement Building Standards Building Design Landscaping 59

Building Radar

OCTOBER 8, 2024

This article will provide comprehensive insights into the German construction contract procedures, highlighting the importance of understanding VOB and the benefits of utilizing tools like Building Radar for effective project management and identification of new construction opportunities.

Contracts 52

Contracts General Contracting Change Management Project Management 52

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.

HVAC System Installation 98

HVAC System Installation HVAC Systems Renewable Energy Systems Cost Control 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

Business Facilities

AUGUST 1, 2014

When jobs stopped getting created (and in many areas employment was still hemorrhaging), we introduced the concept of growth potential as a key measure in our flagship rankings categories. Moving into Year 4 of its grant, Tennessee plans to build on its progress and continuously improve implementation of its key initiatives.

Building Materials Manufacturing 111

Building Materials Manufacturing Renewable Energy Systems Infrastructure Development Building Products Distribution 111

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 29, 2021

The library will launch with an established collection of images and as part of the initiative, organizations from across the design, engineering and building industry are invited to contribute additional photographs. . About Autodesk . Autodesk makes software for people who make things.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Public Works Building Commissioning Building Design 52

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 20, 2023

Furthermore, a Polish Shipyard Is Taking Part in the Construction of a UK Type 31 Building of Ships in Frigates. Construction output is more than 7% above its 2019 average, making it the best-performing major sector in recent years. Fiscal incentives and emergency measures that stabilized the economy fueled this disparity.

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Performance Measurement Building Commissioning Real Estate Development 52

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

For example, a ceiling composed of a mineral fiber panel that uses PCM technology can reduce energy costs and decrease consumption by up to 15 percent (according to measured cooling energy savings in lab tests). Concrete, brick, and stone have high thermal mass, absorbing and releasing substantial amounts of heat.

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation Ceiling Systems Renewable Energy Systems HVAC Systems 52

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2024

It’s awesome that you’re giving your commercial building a facelift! This way, you can focus on making your building look amazing without any unexpected temperature troubles. Maybe it just needs a few repairs, or maybe it’s time for a more powerful system to handle the changes you’re making to the building.

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation HVAC Systems Maintenance Energy Efficiency 52

UK Construction Blog

MAY 25, 2023

The Secretary of State grants Development authorisation Orders (DCOs) for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs), combining planning authority with additional consents such listed building authorisation. To change this, leaders urged Ankura that the UK Government must take measured risks to advance.

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Infrastructure Development Building Performance Measurement Government Works 52

Extranet Evolution

JANUARY 4, 2022

On-site data is captured in line with the UK’s Rail Method of Measurement and presented in reports and visualisations, enabling analysis of resource, schedule and health and safety information. Raildiary then raised £650k in funding (from the Rail Supply Growth Fund and Angelgroups) in May 2019.

Site Planning 52

Site Planning Project Management Schedule Management Change Management 52

DRB Development Solutions

MARCH 25, 2020

Listed below are some programs and relief measures for small business owners. This interim guidance is based on what is currently known about the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). We will continue to provide updates as they develop. CONTRACT RELIEF The contract has been Suspended – Were You Ready? By Stephen P.

Disaster Preparedness 52

Disaster Preparedness Site Planning Project Management Consulting Government Works 52