The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Teenagers from the Boys & Girls Club of Martinez learned about construction safety, toured a model home, met industry professionals including architects and civil engineers, and explored topics such as landscaping and HVAC systems, the National Association of Home Builders reports.

HVAC Systems 147

HVAC Systems Structural Systems Landscaping Engineering 147

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The 2023 Trimble Construction Management Award Winners are: Best Estimating Success Story: Jamerson & Bauwens Electrical Contractors, Inc. SDB now has a centralized and automated HR management system that seamlessly connects the office, field and employees. Watch Jamerson & Bauwens talk about the award. Raulston, Inc.

Construction Management 130

Construction Management Specialty Contracting General Contracting Building Automation 130

The Pro Builder

MARCH 1, 2024

In response, 38% of builders responding to NAHB's survey said they built smaller homes in 2023 and 26% indicate they plan to build even smaller during 2024. And, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ latest "What Home Buyers Really Want" study, homebuyers today are looking for homes in the 2,070-square-foot range.

Energy Efficiency 130

Energy Efficiency HVAC Systems Ceiling Systems Flooring Systems 130

Stok

APRIL 25, 2023

M&V, MBCx, WTF: Building Performance Monitoring as a Means to Achieve Decarbonization Goals This blog post was co-authored by Stok’s Ally Duncan and Jessica Shaw , summarizing their presentation at AEE West 2023. This approach avoids unnecessarily analyzing all the detailed system data and only focuses on the data with anomalies.

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Electrical Systems Energy Efficiency 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Recent studies show impressive results: organizations using digital twins in construction projects have cut overall costs by 15-25 percent and improved project delivery times by 20-30 percent [McKinsey & Company, 2023]. Building Management Systems (BMS): Providing information on HVAC, lighting, and other building systems.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 182

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Foundation Systems Change Management Project Management 182

BDC Network

APRIL 24, 2023

Smart savings: Commissioning for the hybrid workplace 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/24/2023 - 09:27 Office Buildings Joe Crowe, Senior Mechanical Engineer, Gresham Smith, shares smart savings tips for facility managers and building owners of hybrid workplaces. The Human Element In most buildings, it isn’t feasible to move major HVAC system components.

HVAC Systems 96

HVAC Systems Building Commissioning Flooring Systems Facility Management 96

The MCP Group

JULY 11, 2023

Construction Material Outlook – Q3 2023 Lumber Market: COSTS TRENDING As of May, prices have decreased. Plumbing/HVAC Market: COSTS TRENDING While we might see some relief from rising materials costs in other areas, we are still experiencing long lead times for some equipment, and price increases for plumbing & HVAC materials.

Roofing Systems 75

Roofing Systems Electrical Systems Cost Control HVAC Systems 75

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Archives’ storage rooms are tightly controlled to keep out all daylight Mechanical systems: A metal-clad mechanical bay links efficient HVAC systems to archive rooms on each floor providing tightly modulated temperature and humidity to each kind of environment and material, whether its paper, print photography, or film.

Historic Preservation 201

Historic Preservation Flooring Systems Roofing Systems Wall Systems 201

The Pro Builder

MAY 16, 2023

Explore the Products Used to Create the Desert Comfort Experience Home ibush Tue, 05/16/2023 - 14:22 The Desert Comfort Experience Home is a high-performance, architecturally stunning custom home designed specifically for Arizona’s Sonoran Desert environment to deliver the ultimate in comfort, convenience, and a net-zero energy balance.

HVAC System Installation 130

HVAC System Installation Building Performance Measurement Energy Efficiency Flooring Systems 130

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 26, 2024

In 2023 the university established a comprehensive Sustainability and Climate Action Plan, aiming to establish a leading position in sustainability education and research. As a result of these improvements, NIU is projected to achieve over a 26% reduction in energy consumption and an 11% reduction in emissions.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Energy Efficiency HVAC System Installation Energy Conservation 52

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 27, 2023

” In 2023, the program was expanded to make all businesses within the City limits with less than fifteen employees and only one location eligible. The following projects have been chosen to receive 2023 Building Blocks awards: Mooseheart Lofts, LLC 401 E. Brunswick, MD $50,000 New HVAC system. and $300,000.00

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation Historic Preservation HVAC Systems Building Codes 52

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 31, 2023

For their efforts, the Queens Chamber of Commerce honored the firm as part of its 2023 Building Awards, a prestigious honor that has been bestowed on noteworthy construction projects throughout the borough of Queens since 1926.” New HVAC, electrical systems and structural steel framing were installed.

Real Estate Development 105

Real Estate Development HVAC System Installation Structural Systems HVAC Systems 105

The Pro Builder

MAY 22, 2023

To do so, he combined and optimized several commercially available materials, products, systems, and practices—including insulated concrete forms (ICFs), structural insulated panels (SIPs), and a “plug-and-play” ducting system—that currently live outside the mainstream of the housing industry.

Roofing Systems 130

Roofing Systems Renewable Energy Systems HVAC System Installation Wall Systems 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Through May 2023, six months into its existence, more than 1.1 This massive capital construction project was undertaken to provide high-capacity transit service between the Dulles corridor and Downtown Washington DC and expand the reach of the existing regional rail system. million trips were recorded on the new extension.

HVAC System Installation 130

HVAC System Installation Steel Fabrication HVAC Systems Material Storage 130

Granger Construction

MARCH 6, 2023

March 6, 2023 | The University of Michigan W.K. Kellogg Institute and Dental Building Expansion and Renovation was among four projects selected to receive a prestigious 2023 Associated General Contractors (AGC) Build Michigan Award. The post Michigan Dental School Wins 2023 Build Michigan Award appeared first on Granger.

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation Structural Systems Electrical Systems HVAC Systems 52

BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions.

Engineering 105

Engineering Building Codes Structural Systems Flooring Systems 105

CCR Magazine

JULY 16, 2024

Fellowes , a global leader and trusted partner that provides product solutions to fulfill a broad range of WorkLife needs, is proud to highlight the Fellowes® Array™ Air Quality management system, the state-of-the-art solution designed to ensure superior protection against asthma and allergies in the workplace.

HVAC Systems 59

HVAC Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Quality Control Change Management 59

BDC Network

JUNE 19, 2023

rcassidy Mon, 06/19/2023 - 14:58 Richard Whitney, Vice President, FitzGerald More than 11,000 units of multifamily housing have been created in the last two years alone by converting outmoded office buildings into much-needed residences. Let's look at those five benefits of adaptive reuse, office-to-residential.

Historic Preservation 109

Historic Preservation Plumbing Systems Real Estate Development Electrical Systems 109

Stok

APRIL 25, 2023

This blog post was co-authored by Stok’s Ally Duncan and Jessica Shaw , summarizing their presentation at AEE West 2023. Monitoring-Based Commissioning (MBCx) refers to not only reviewing the submeter data, but also including the detailed equipment or system operational data from sensors installed within the systems (i.e.,

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Electrical Systems Energy Efficiency 98

UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The post Unlock the Benefits of VR in the Construction Industry in 2023 appeared first on UK Construction Blog. To overcome these challenges, cost-effective solutions should be selected, proper integration with existing systems secured, and comprehensive support and resources provided for training and adoption.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 64

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Real Estate Development Cost Control Collaboration 64

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 10, 2024

That is an increase from the 85 percent of firms that reported difficulty in the associations 2023 survey. Reality capture allows contractors to accurately map and design around the existing infrastructure, identifying features like HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems that need to be integrated into the new design.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 130

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Automation Project Management Infrastructure Development 130

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. She has more than 10 years of experience in designing HVAC and plumbing systems for a variety of commercial facility types.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management 147

UK Construction Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Buildings can generate excess emissions due to ageing, poorly designed building envelopes, outdated HVAC equipment, lack of renewable energy access and more. The Ofgem price cap has decreased a few times during 2023 , offering much-needed relief for many people. Making updates to homes and buildings can help.

Renewable Energy Systems 64

Renewable Energy Systems Historic Preservation Energy Efficiency HVAC Systems 64

UK Construction Blog

JULY 28, 2023

The post Discover the Top Construction Companies in Glasgow for 2023 appeared first on UK Construction Blog. QuickBlock QuickBlock, a Glasgow-based startup, provides eco-friendly modular building systems made from recycled materials. The biggest construction company in Scotland according to Top Construction Companies 2023 is Aggreko.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing 52

UK Construction Blog

JULY 28, 2023

The post Discover the Top Construction Companies in Glasgow for 2023 appeared first on UK Construction Blog. QuickBlock QuickBlock, a Glasgow-based startup, provides eco-friendly modular building systems made from recycled materials. The biggest construction company in Scotland according to Top Construction Companies 2023 is Aggreko.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing 52

The MCP Group

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Bid Due Date | October 5, 2023 4:00 PM Project Description The project consists of a 7,690 sf new 2-story steel framed building and sitework. 2021 Addenda None at this time.

Fire Protection Systems 40

Fire Protection Systems Ceiling Systems Building Permits Waterproofing Systems 40

BDC Network

JUNE 16, 2023

In a standard generation system, the waste heat from producing electricity is released into the atmosphere. A CHP system captures and converts the exhaust to produce even more energy in the form of heating, cooling, or hot water. Specifically, a cogeneration system’s carbon dioxide emission factor is 48.9%

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Sustainability HVAC System Installation Electrical Systems 52

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Systemair , a leading global supplier of high-quality ventilation, heating, and cooling products and systems, has launched its new Gas Detection System for car park garages. UL 2075 Certified: Ensures that the system’s CO and NO2 gas detectors are reliable and accurate and can detect the presence of harmful gases in a timely manner.

HVAC Systems 52

HVAC Systems Facility Management Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation 52

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Aging HVAC equipment: Many facilities, particularly K-12 schools, are struggling with outdated equipment that operates inefficiently. Buildings with high thermal mass can passively cool and heat interior spaces, reducing the strain on mechanical HVAC systems and, in turn, decreasing energy consumption (Figure 1, page 10).

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation Ceiling Systems Renewable Energy Systems HVAC Systems 52

The MCP Group

JUNE 21, 2023

Bid Due Date | July 6, 2023 2:00 PM Project Description The project consists of a new 20,710 sf partial structural steel frame, partial PEMB frame. 2021 Addenda None at this time.

Fire Protection Systems 40

Fire Protection Systems Roofing Systems Waterproofing Systems HVAC Systems 40

The MCP Group

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Bid Due Date | March 9, 2023 2:00 PM Project Description Existing 5-story heavy timber frame and masonry building. 2021 Addenda Lee-Lofts-Addendum-1-3-6-23 Pre-Bid/Job Walk Information A pre-bid meeting and job walk will be held March 1st, 2023 at 10:00 AM CST. Will be restored into a 50-unit apartment building.

Steel Fabrication 40

Steel Fabrication Building Permits Carpentry Masonry 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 15, 2023

So without further ado, we're thrilled to introduce Autodesk's Construction Champions 2023. Alec has a passion for creating systems and processes that enhance production efficiency, and under her leadership, MPS saw vast improvements in system consolidation, cross-departmental efficiency and the customer experience.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

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

The MCP Group

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Bid Due Date | November 9, 2023 2:00 PM Project Description The project consists of a new 3,630 sf branch bank with associated sitework. This is for the Earthwork, Site Utilities, and Concrete. The rest of the project is in BP #2, that bids on November 16th. 64 FS_Geotech Report 09.20.23 2021 Addenda None at this time.

Fire Protection Systems 40

Fire Protection Systems HVAC Systems Ceiling Systems Plumbing Systems 40

The MCP Group

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Bid Due Date | November 16, 2023 2:00 PM Project Description The project consists of a new 3,630 sf branch bank with associated sitework. This is for all scopes except Earthwork, Site Utilities, and Concrete. Those scopes bid on November 9th. 64 FS_Geotech Report 09.20.23 2021 Addenda None at this time.

Fire Protection Systems 40

Fire Protection Systems HVAC Systems Ceiling Systems Plumbing Systems 40

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. HVAC/Electrical/Plumbing: Trending up Significant backlogs persist for equipment, particularly in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing categories.

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing Roofing Systems Building Materials 52

The MCP Group

AUGUST 14, 2023

Bid Due Date | August 31, 2023 2:00 PM Project Description New Construction of a 4-story wood-framed hotel that will include but not be limited to cast-in-place concrete, unit masonry, Manufactured masonry veneer, structural steel, metal fabrications, rough carpentry, wood trusses, finish carpentry, wood casework, FRP, waterproofing, building insulation, (..)

Fire Protection Systems 40

Fire Protection Systems Carpentry Steel Fabrication Painting/finishing 40

Plant & Civil Engineer

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Immersion heater and thermostat A new option for winter 2023, engines for both the RokbakRA30 and RA40 ADTs can now be fitted with a 1500 500W/115V immersion heater and thermostat for the engine cooling system. Cooling system care The cooling system needs to be adequately protected from the elements.

HVAC Systems 52

HVAC Systems Controls Manufacturing Cost Control Material Storage 52