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.

Contracts 52

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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 Energy Efficiency 59

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

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

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

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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

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.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 31, 2022

2/A440, North American Fenestration Standard (NAFS)/Specification for windows, doors, and skylights , or local variations OF THIS STANDARD. The National Building Code of Canada ( NBC ) provides data on expected maximum wind speeds in various areas depending on recurrence interval. It should be noted, the go-to U.S.

Building Code Compliance 52

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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.

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems HVAC System Installation Renewable Energy Systems HVAC 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 92

Building Performance Measurement Warranty Cost Control Building Materials Manufacturing 92

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 46

Contracts Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Consulting General Contracting 46

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

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

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. The ASTM F710 standard provides guidance on the proper steps to prepare concrete slabs to receive resilient flooring.

Building Performance Measurement 84

Building Performance Measurement Cost Control Warranty Building Materials Manufacturing 84

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

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

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

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.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

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

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 92

Contracts General Contracting Government Works Cost Control 92

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

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

Jonas Construction

OCTOBER 7, 2021

They have timelines that are measured in years, and this leaves much room for error. During the planning stage, start by identifying all required construction activities, then move ahead and build the construction schedule, and finally, move on to devising your team structure. Enter process management.

Project Management 52

Project Management Construction Management Schedule Management Risk 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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Christian Paul , Gilbane Building Company. Regarded as a pioneer of BIM technology at Amazon, Nima Jafari currently serves as the company’s Regional Senior BIM Manager, where he’s building the Emerging Technologies Department in Amazon TES from the ground up. Jessica Henri , Canadian Turner Construction. Christine Joy T.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

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

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

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 30, 2017

of Labor BLS, noted that New England’s unemployment rate was measurably lower than the national average in 2016—Maine’s unemployment rate was 3.9 Simply, it is the creation of wealth in a specific area, and this is often measured in jobs created, capital investment and new property tax base. percent in 2016, was down 0.8

Infrastructure Development 52

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 21, 2024

The post Find About the Latest News on Steel Used to Build the UK Wedgetail Facility, the Dispute Over UK Parliament’s £22bn Renovations, Innocrete3d Launches UK 3dcp, and a Timber in Construction Roadmap Should Start With Education appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The E-7 Wedgetail wingspan is 35.6 metres (117 feet).

Fire Protection System Installation 62

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Cost Control Government Works 62

Constructlaw

JULY 28, 2023

federal government plans to curb greenhouse gas emissions across its expansive portfolio of more than 350,000 federal buildings. [1] 1] In a pioneering move, the Biden administration and Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced the Climate Smart Buildings Initiative (CSBI). [2] 4] The initiative is expected to achieve up to 2.8

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation Building Performance Measurement Renewable Energy Systems 52