Construction Specifier

JANUARY 7, 2025

The Province of Ontario has introduced an Environmental Protection Act ( EPA ) that defines a contaminant as any solid, liquid, gas, odor, heat, sound, vibration, radiation, or combination resulting directly or indirectly from human activities that may cause an adverse effect. 113, Noise Control Code and Construction Rule of January 18, 2007.

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Environmental Impact Assessment Environmental Consulting Building Code Compliance Land Use Regulations 59

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 11, 2024

To say that AI was the hottest tech-related topic of 2023 would be an understatement. The impact of artificial intelligence is incredibly profound, which is why AI in the construction market is expected to be worth $151.1 Virtually every industry—from retail and advertising to healthcare and finance—has embraced its potential.

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Building Automation Schedule Management 137

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

ESG, the shorthand for various Environmental, Social, and Governance initiatives that strive to evaluate an organization’s sustainability and ethical impact, originated as a tool for investors but has spread across various sectors, including commercial construction and development. ESG Question 1: What can I directly control?

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Environmental Impact Assessment Green Building Building Controls Building Code Compliance 59

BDC Network

JUNE 14, 2023

Design considerations for behavioral health patients 0 dbarista Wed, 06/14/2023 - 18:30 Healthcare Facilities The surrounding environment plays a huge role in the mental state of the occupants of a space, especially behavioral health patients whose perception of safety can be heightened.

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Project Management Consulting Environmental Impact Assessment Facility Management Risk Management 96

CCR Magazine

JULY 16, 2024

adults are negatively impacted by airborne seasonal allergies. [1] 1] Making matters worse, a 2023 report in Climate Central found that current “weather and climate trends are worsening allergy season and the associated health risks.”

HVAC Systems 59

HVAC Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Quality Control Change Management 59

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

In 2023, the construction industry grappled with the lingering effects of supply chain disruptions, inflation, and ever-present labor shortages —a narrative that has become all too familiar. We adopted new technologies, embraced sustainable building practices, and were more vocal about the benefits of working in the AEC field.

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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.

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HVAC Systems HVAC System Installation Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency 130

The MCP Group

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Construction Material Outlook – Q1 2024 Lumber: Trending up In 2023, lumber prices experienced an overall decline following the spikes observed in 2020. As auto comes back, steel buyers are willing to build inventory again. This is primarily due to the Auto Workers’ Strike. However, this might be short lived.

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Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing Roofing Systems Building Materials 52

UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 13, 2024

The post Read the Latest News on a New Method to Materials Procurement Can Improve Building Sustainability, the Bridgwater Road Junction Will Be Built Soon, and an Innovative US Construction Company Has Opened Offices in Rotherwas to Expand its UK Presence appeared first on UK Construction Blog.

Building Materials 64

Building Materials Procurement Building Materials Manufacturing Sustainability 64

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. So without further ado, we're thrilled to introduce Autodesk's Construction Champions 2023.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The Building Quality Assurance Act, Wet Kwaliteitsborging voor het Bouwen , is set to be introduced in mid 2023 and will radically change the building system regulations for the Dutch built environment. Download the full white paper, How the Dutch construction industry can prepare for The Building Quality Assurance Act.

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Quality Assurance Environmental Impact Assessment Quality Control Building Performance Measurement 52

Buildern

MARCH 6, 2023

In this extensive guide to the Australian construction industry , we will provide valuable insights and information on key topics such as the state of the industry in 2023, industry statistics, regulatory framework, construction practices and techniques, and more. The residential construction sector is a key driver of the industry’s growth.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Insurance Management Fire Protection System Installation Safety Regulations 52

UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The post Read the Lates News on Economic Outlook, Glenigan’s December Construction Index, CIP to Build 1GWH BESS in Scotland, and Pre-tax Loss for Laing O’rourke is £288m appeared first on UK Construction Blog. As for the future of the economy, will 2024 offer stability or further uncertainty for the building industry in the UK ?

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Renewable Energy Systems Building Optimization Material Storage Building Materials Manufacturing 64

UK Construction Blog

MAY 11, 2024

The post Read the Latest News on Retrofit Competence Framework From CLC, UK Building Leads Data, Northern Ireland Builder Wins Top UK Award, and UK Building Grows Fastest in Over a Year appeared first on UK Construction Blog. in Europe in 2023 but declined 3.6% That might be worse now that the Building Safety Act is in place.

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Safety Regulations Project Management Consulting Environmental Impact Assessment Change Management 52

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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Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Project Management Consulting Steel Fabrication 104

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 18, 2022

The Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) was recently signed into law in the United States and it’s poised to have a significant impact on the construction industry. So, it’s a big investment and an opportunity to actually build all of the things that folks have been talking about for decades.”.

Government Works 61

Government Works General Contracting Environmental Impact Assessment Risk Management 61

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The post Building Your Construction Career: A Complete Guide to Industry Success appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The sector shows strong growth potential, especially in emerging roles like BIM coordination, drone operations, and sustainable construction, with annual growth rates of 12-20% in green building initiatives.

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Building Performance Measurement Site Planning 52

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Today, several dynamic factors play a significant role: Climate change impacts: Regions are increasingly experiencing extreme heat, and some climate zones now require air conditioning installations where they previously did not. For example, stone or tile floors and granite countertops contribute to maintaining interior temperature control.

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HVAC System Installation Ceiling Systems Renewable Energy Systems HVAC Systems 52

UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The post Read the Latest News on the REHAU Report About the Offsite Construction, Henry Boot Construction to Build Latest AMRC Innovation Facility, Smart Construction Business Startup Strategies, and Grenfell Pressured Has to Enhance Information Management. appeared first on UK Construction Blog.

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Facility Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Construction Management Project Management Consulting 64

In Eight

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The company’s third such report to date, the Outlook is based on a survey of 300 large-enterprise and construction professionals and consists of 26 questions designed to gauge general confidence and optimism levels across the industry, and assess track records, plans and attitudes towards digital transformation.

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Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Consulting Cost Control Quality Control 59

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.

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

Construction Daily News

APRIL 20, 2023

million to build a hangar for the B-21 bomber. The effort to net zero will boost construction industry growth, but new technologies and cleaner practices may provide new risk scenarios like failures and recurrent loss scenarios or unanticipated safety or environmental impacts, AGCS stated. billion embassy in Hanoi has begun.

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Building Permits Permits Contracts Green Building 52

UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

In todays news, we will look into the Chief Executive Officer of the Starship Group, Dave Dargan, who discusses why he strongly feels that expanding familiarity with modular building in housing hubs is essential in order to fulfil the government’s commitment to building 1.5 million homes. million new homes is to be achieved.

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Modular Construction Government Works Surveying Real Estate Development 52

UK Construction Blog

AUGUST 11, 2023

The post Read the Latest News on UK Housebuilding Sector, the Journey to Circular Cities, UK Building Output Rises in July, and One in Four British Construction Workers is Neurodiverse appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Barratt Developments, one of the UK’s leading housebuilders, announced it would build 20% fewer homes this year.

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Green Building Building Design 52

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 15, 2024

The building design can affect productivity, efficiency, economic performance, clinical outcomes, and patient and staff satisfaction. Even experienced healthcare designers and specifiers can have questions about the different building products, assemblies, and systems in healthcare facilities. In these rooms, ceilings are optional.

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Ceiling Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems Building Permits 52

Construction Daily News

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Louis, the United States Department of Labor and McCarthy building companies have signed an alliance to address worker dangers. Meanwhile, the use of Buy America provisions can save the amount of time it takes to complete building projects , but this comes at a cost. The most essential building materials come from outside the US.

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Building Materials Manufacturing Insurance Management Building Materials Building Resilience 52

Bylt News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

On the heels of nearby political and alone the social environmental infrastructure collateral needs of a region the State and private interest pushes forward for a much needed redevelopment and cleanup and revitalization of a once, hopefully now temporary, depleted and overseen area with critical economic needs.

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Infrastructure Development Fire Protection System Installation Real Estate Development Historic Preservation 52

Construction Specifier

JULY 16, 2024

3 Without cross-border cooperation between governments, major corporates and industry organizations, the environmental repercussions could be severe, leading to irreversible global impacts, including local species extinctions and even loss of human lives due to increased heat stress. C (35 F) above pre-industrial levels.

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Energy Efficiency Environmental Impact Assessment 59

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2025

Building high-rise structures stands as one of modern engineering’s most intricate projects. engineering and construction spending by the end of 2023 which drives unprecedented demand for innovative solutions to address these construction challenges. Industry forecasts predict a 5% rise in total U.S.

Structural Systems 52

Structural Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Building Information Modeling (BIM) Foundation Systems 52