Construction Specifier

AUGUST 24, 2023

Insulation and air barriers One premise of the original article is that the bearing walls of many government and school buildings across North America, built in the last century with solid masonry, are now experiencing moisture intrusion. Photos courtesy RKTB Architects. The appropriateness of face-sealed systems in certain climate regions.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Whether creating new architectural expressions or rehabilitating architecturally significant historic buildings, from stick-built to unitized, “off-the-shelf” commodity to custom bespoke systems, utilizing insulating glass units or opaque spandrel panels, simple flat or complex geometry; it seems the sky is the limit with curtain wall design today.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

If you haven’t heard, registration for Autodesk University 2021 (AU) is now open! AU 2021 has been crafted to help you connect your processes, automate workflows, and unlock highly valuable insights—all of which give you significantly more confidence in decision-making. Sustainable building. Autodesk University starts October 5.

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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). 3 By decreasing the use of HVAC systems and optimizing their usage time, increased thermal mass can help lower carbon emissions.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The people who continue to see opportunity where others see challenge, and should be recognized for a job well done in 2021. Narrowing the list down is not a task we take lightly, and I’m proud to share Autodesk’s 2021 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction. 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2021. Nima Jafari , Amazon.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 23, 2023

For teams to extract value from data, they must first make sense of the information they have—which is where data visualization comes in. Construction projects involve massive amounts of information and documents, including BIM models, schedules, budgets, and performance reports. Unfortunately, around 95% of that information goes unused.

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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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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 23, 2022

Construction industry statistics and data are playing an increasingly important role in the building sector. From measuring bid-to-win ratio, to how much a project is over budget or schedule, and KPIs , the more numbers you can put behind your work, the better. The Rise of New Building Methods. Industry Performance.

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Seven Multi-Site Solutions

AUGUST 2, 2023

Sevan, a global leader in innovative program management for clients with multiple sites, received the important recognition via ABC’s world-class safety management system—which helps dramatically improve safety performance by providing a roadmap to measure, strengthen and build industry-leading safety initiatives.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 9, 2022

customers were not satisfied with accepting the system’s historical performance and European test results. They needed to be certain Tindall Superior Lightweight All-Purpose Beam (T-SLAB ® ) met International Building Code (IBC) requirements and would deliver the kind of performance Tindall customers have come to expect.

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UK Construction Blog

MAY 25, 2023

Ferrovial concluded the year with a £795m (2021: £1bn) order book. 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.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 22, 2024

Raising the bar and evidence-based design goals Evidence-Based Design (EBD) in the built environment involves making product and design decisions based on credible research to achieve optimal outcomes. Additionally, the government allocates reimbursements based on results, so the survey directly impacts a hospital’s financial performance.

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Stok

OCTOBER 21, 2021

If there’s one single topic that every corporate real estate professional should have on their mind in 2021, it’s ESG. ESG encompasses the environmental, social, and governance performance of a company and has a strong correlation to the company’s financial performance and potential for long-term value creation.

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BDC Network

APRIL 10, 2023

between 2018 and 2021. As CHOs work to solve this, they need a shade strategy that span both new trees but also buildings, built canopies and new infrastructure that can all provide life-saving cover during extreme heat. Designers should absolutely be at the table as CHOs build these plans to help maximize efficiencies.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 22, 2022

According to the 2021 JBKnowledge ConTech Report , 19% of respondents indicated using six or more construction apps. Finding and implementing the best construction tech is a tall order, but it’s something that you can accomplish if you take the time to build your construction technology stack — which is exactly what we’ll tackle in this post.

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UK Construction Blog

MAY 17, 2023

Meanwhile, warranty service provider for structures Build-Zone is celebrating its 20th year in the building industry as an insurer. Furthermore, there are indications that things are turning around in the building business in the UK. After Paul Kempton died in 2021, Peter became managing director.

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CivilJungle

APRIL 13, 2022

Important Factors to Consider When Building a New Home. So when we want to build a new home, we also have to consider all our needs related to home and comfort zone. So when we want to build a new home, we also have to consider all our needs related to home and comfort zone. Building Design. Building’s Size.

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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.

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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. With her educational background and personal focus on structural engineering, she accepted a position with RJN Group Inc.,

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

billion in 2021 —a 100% increase from the year before. . Optimized workflows are essential to well-running projects and teams in the AEC industry. The three most significant areas within optimized construction workflows are communication, data, and transparency. Construction tech funding hit a record high of $2.1

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iField Smart

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

from 2021 to 2026, according to a report by Mordor Intelligence. The use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) is increasing, with a survey by Autodesk finding that 73% of contractors use BIM on at least some of their projects. GCs must plan for these conditions and take measures to protect workers and equipment.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Join McKinstry live on October 7, 2021 at 2:00 PM PT for the much-anticipated Autodesk University session, Successful Digital Transformation Through a Product Management Organization. What’s more, calculating the ROI of technology — plus measuring the opportunity costs of not adopting tech — isn’t a clear-cut task.

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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.

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CivilJungle

APRIL 13, 2021

Able to measure a diverse variety of flows correctly. Easy to build Seems to have a more precise discharge rating than flumes and orifices. Also, Read: How to Building Construction Process Step by Step. Properly designed and mounted wires provide the most precise flow measurement. Advantages of Weirs. Weir Flow Equation.

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BD+C

MARCH 23, 2023

Foundational Adjustments The dam core, when complete, will measure about 900 meters by 80 meters. The excess raw material removed from the river bottom is also essential to building the dam buttresses. “We Engineering analysis found that compacting each area eight times produces the optimal density.

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CivilJungle

MARCH 21, 2021

The measures required to conduct a plate load test are listed below. Excave the test pit to the optimal depth. The plate load test only at jobsite be performed to assess the bearing capacity. A pit of scale 5 Bp X 5 Bp explores to a detailed results to the depth of the base in order to perform a plate load test only at location.

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CivilJungle

MARCH 21, 2021

The measures required to conduct a plate load test are listed below. Excave the test pit to the optimal depth. The plate load test only at jobsite be performed to assess the bearing capacity. A pit of scale 5 Bp X 5 Bp explores to a detailed results to the depth of the base in order to perform a plate load test only at location.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 16, 2024

Retrofitting as a solution A critical lever to limiting global temperature rise, or at least in the built environment, which is a major emissions contributor, is upgrading or retrofitting hundreds of millions of buildings across the world. C (35 F) above pre-industrial levels. Overall, the report found that the U.S.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Through our own research, we’ve seen measurable improvements in productivity among industry professionals who use digital tools to collaborate. For example, using various tech solutions that don't "talk" to each other often wastes time because teams need to switch between apps when performing tasks or looking for information.

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Construction Daily News

JUNE 25, 2024

Finally, a federal judge on Monday temporarily halted a Biden administration rule that expands the circumstances in which building contractors must pay workers prevailing rates for $200 billion in federally sponsored infrastructure projects. On Thursday, the government reported that new-home building plummeted 5.5

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