BD+C

JUNE 19, 2013

Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s administration has proposed new building codes for hospitals and multifamily dwellings in New York City to help them be more resilient in the event of severe weather resulting from climate change. The new standards are slated to be submitted to the City Council this year. Blog Author: BD+C Staff.

Building Standards 76

Building Standards Building Codes Building Resilience 76

BD+C

DECEMBER 26, 2013

What are the major trends likely to affect the green building industry and markets in the U.S. As one of the world''s leading green building consultants, keynote speakers and authors, Jerry Yudelson thinks he knows the answers. He offers his green building mega-trends for 2014: read more.

Green Building 111

Green Building Energy Efficiency Health Regulations Building Automation 111

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2024

The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety ( IBHS ) today released the 2025 FORTIFIED Home, FORTIFIED Commercial and FORTIFIED Multifamily construction standards. All three standards are updated periodically to align with building codes and design standards.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Roofing Systems Building Standards Building Codes 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 1, 2024

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is a leading authority and resource worldwide for the development, dissemination, and adoption of its consensus-based standards, technical resources, educational programs, and proven expertise. Among ACI’s processes, standardization stands out as the most rigorous consensus-building method.

Building Codes 130

Building Codes Building Materials Manufacturing Building Standards Masonry 130

The Pro Builder

MAY 25, 2023

Diamond Age Construction & Design Winner Diamond Age uses cutting-edge industrial-scale robotics to build homes at scale. Winning the Ivory Prize is a milestone event in the short history of Diamond Age—it’s a tribute to our team's dedication to create affordability in single-family housing,” said Jack Oslan, CEO of Diamond Age.

Zoning 246

Zoning Building Permits Building Automation Building Products Distribution 246

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

By Amy Becker Photo courtesy Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Specifiers and design professionals should always consider seismic performance attributes for buildings in areas that previously have experienced the damaging effects of earthquakes. Building codes are adopted with the intent to preserve life and safety.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Wall Systems Building Code Compliance Structural Systems 52

The Pro Builder

MAY 4, 2023

Founded in 2019 by a team of experienced architects and a healthcare expert, the off-site building manufacturer is taking the commitment a step further by launching the Health Hub, providing homeowners with the resources to digital health devices and other market-tested health tools that optimize care at home. Fall Detection.

Building Materials Manufacturing 246

Building Materials Manufacturing Modular Construction Building Standards Building Design 246

BD+C

JUNE 2, 2014

Airports Architects Green Renovation Sustainable Design and Construction Arena Building Owner Green Specifications Sustainable Development Contractors Collegiate Stadiums Designers Standards Engineers Facility Managers Events Facilities Government Buildings Healthcare Buildings Higher Education Hospitality Facilities Hotel Facilities Modular Building (..)

Green Building 91

Green Building Modular Construction Building Codes Facility Management 91

CCR Magazine

APRIL 2, 2025

This event will feature a networking night at Topgolf St. We are thrilled to offer this as an in-person event, back by popular demand from our members in the Southeast Region, said Florica Vlad, FGIA Events Manager. The schedule for the event is now available. Non-members can register for a fee of $775. </p>

Building Codes 52

Building Codes Insurance Management Wall Systems Change Management 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 4, 2024

The American Concrete Institute is a leading authority and resource worldwide for the development, dissemination, and adoption of its consensus-based standards, technical resources, educational programs, and proven expertise.

Engineering 130

Engineering Building Materials Manufacturing Building Codes Building Materials 130

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Speakers during the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) 2025 Annual Conference will share technical expertise on a range of topics, including high-performance fenestration adoption, stretch energy codes in Massachusetts, impacts of Canadian code changes and the safe handling of hurricane resistant products.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Building Codes Building Standards Change Management 52

BD+C

OCTOBER 15, 2013

A group of 65 up-and-coming AEC professionals gathered in San Francisco last week for Building Design+Construction ''s Third Annual Under 40 Leadership Summit. The highlight of the 2.5-day The highlight of the 2.5-day

Building Codes 95

Building Codes Energy Efficiency Facility Management Building Standards 95

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

As coastal flooding becomes the "new normal," many shoreline cities are trying to find long-term strategies to cope with extreme weather events.

Building Codes 89

Building Codes Building Standards Facility Management Building Design 89

BDC Network

JULY 18, 2024

Groundbreaking School Security Standard Protects Students During Active Shootings 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/18/2024 - 12:12 SAFTI FIRST In the wake of the tragic rise in active shooter incidents at schools, the National Glass Association (NGA) took swift action in 2021 by forming a dedicated School Security Task Force. Their mission?

Fire Protection Systems 132

Fire Protection Systems Building Standards Flooring Systems Building Codes 132

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Fire safety is an integral part of modern construction design, influencing not only building materials and layouts but also regulatory compliance and overall safety standards. These innovations are transforming how buildings are designed, emphasizing the importance of prevention, containment, and evacuation strategies.

Fire Protection Systems 52

Fire Protection Systems Safety Regulations Building Code Compliance Structural Systems 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 19, 2023

Robert was recognized for “his long and illustrious career in the steel industry, including his work on codes and standards and construction market activities.” The award was presented by AISC President Charles Carter, S.E., and AISC Board of Directors Chairman Steve Knitter, president of Geiger and Peters, Inc.,

Building Codes 130

Building Codes Public Works Building Standards Building Materials 130

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

An aesthetic makeover In restaurants, event venues, gyms, and retail environments, vertical-stacking sectional doors are now used to blur the lines between indoor and outdoor areas and create adaptable, dynamic, and revenue-generating spaces. A vertical-stacking provides a clear, open ceiling in an outdoor dining setting. m (4 ft) to 4.2

Energy Efficiency 59

Energy Efficiency Building Materials Manufacturing Ceiling Systems Energy Conservation 59

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 25, 2023

This research-based report includes insights from experts that will help protect the lives of building occupants – and first responders. The industry must ensure these critical components meet the highest standards for safety. Safe Piping Matters is pleased to publish a new report on firestopping of pipe penetrations.

Piping Installation 130

Piping Installation Building Materials Building Codes Building Standards 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

LAS VEGAS Last week at the World of Concrete event in Las Vegas, the Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI) highlighted the release ACI-PTI 320-25, Building Code Requirements for Post-Tensioned Structural Concrete, as well as a new certification program for multistrand and bar post-tensioning systems.

Structural Systems 100

Structural Systems Building Codes Building Standards Building Design 100

BD+C

MAY 13, 2014

Leaders of America’s design and construction industry – along with building owners and operators - for the first time have agreed to promote resilience in contemporary planning, building materials, design, construction and operational techniques as the solution to making the nation’s aging infrastructure more safe and secure.

Building Resilience 78

Building Resilience Building Materials Safety Regulations Health Regulations 78

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 11, 2025

The potential cost of EoW Responding to these challenges, last August the Fire Protection Association, in association with leading industry players, published a new Joint Code of Practice (JCoP) for managing and preventing the EoW on construction sites. How can they anticipate when an EoW event might occur?

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Insurance Management Risk Management 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

This article will delve into the critical role that steel, particularly Hollow Structural Sections, play in fortifying infrastructure from damage due to natural disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes and other extreme environmental events. Approximately 1.5

Building Resilience 130

Building Resilience Disaster Preparedness Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing 130

BDC Network

JULY 20, 2023

Additionally, because national building codes do not currently address security, it is possible to use products that are either not effective or violate egress and accessibility requirements. These concerns make standardizing safer school design practices a crucial step in creating more secure learning environments.

Fire Protection Systems 92

Fire Protection Systems Building Codes Building Standards Building Performance Measurement 92

BDC Network

JUNE 12, 2023

Building Perimeters are Only One Layer in Safe School Design 1 kcichowicz Mon, 06/12/2023 - 09:23 Hardening entryways and exterior windows is a step toward safer school design. While several states are taking the next steps to standardize safer school design, most of the proposed or passed laws focus on hardening the building’s exterior.

Building Design 98

Building Design Fire Protection Systems Building Codes Building Standards 98

BDC Network

APRIL 27, 2023

Devin Bowman, Technical Glass Products Passing The Test for Safer School Design With the threat of school-targeted violence, how can the building industry work together to ensure the safety of students and teachers? Schools that intend to improve the security of their buildings through glass do so voluntarily.

Fire Protection Systems 90

Fire Protection Systems Building Codes Building Standards Building Performance Measurement 90

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Fabric building companies offer several services to help ensure successful facility projects. By Eric Donnay, Legacy Building Solutions Decades ago, acquiring a tension fabric structure didn’t require much of a process. Today, users can procure a tension fabric building where every detail is developed with optimal utilization in mind.

Steel Fabrication 130

Steel Fabrication Controls Manufacturing Structural Systems Building Design 130

Bylt News

JUNE 5, 2023

United States of America – In the United States, buildings are constructed to withstand the usual occurrence of rain, wind, snow, and earthquakes. The abnormal events of gas explosions, vehicle impacts, and uncontrolled building fires are not usually considered by architectures and engineers. The Alfred P.

Building Standards 52

Building Standards Engineering Building Codes Structural Systems 52

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Cash flow issue Slow technology adoption Labor issues Complying with different local building codes and regulations Financial management can give you the wings to expand. Apart from that, the lack of efficient labor and knowledge gaps regarding building compliances make it harder to expand your construction business.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Property Management Building Code Compliance Building Automation 52

BD+C

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

ISO has joined the national nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) to encourage communities to build disaster-resistant buildings that can withstand hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, and other catastrophic events. population, and grades them in the Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule (BCEGS).

Building Codes 40

Building Codes Building Standards 40

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The post Leveraging Local Marketplaces for Efficient Home Building appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Building a home is a significant undertaking, and one of the most challenging aspects is sourcing the right materials at the right price. What Are Local Marketplaces for Home Building?

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Material Handling Energy Efficiency 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 7, 2025

chair of the ASME Foundation, presented the award to Brackin at the Foundations third annual celebration of its progress toward empowering next generation engineers, a VIP event entitled Reinventing the Future Women Engineering Change , on March 20 in Washington. See captioned event photos below.) Smith, Ph.D., Smith, Ph.D.

Engineering 130

Engineering Public Works Change Management Building Codes 130

BD+C

AUGUST 14, 2013

Department of Homeland Security is now providing The Integrated Rapid Visual Screening tool designed to determine initial or relative risk and resilience for buildings based on visual inspection only. Standards Codes and Standards' The knowledge for calculating both risk and resilience is embedded in the tool.

Building Resilience 68

Building Resilience Building Codes Building Standards Inspection 68

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2025

Held announces the acquisition of Technorm, Quebc’s leading forensic, building safety and compliance experts. Held, Technorm advises architects, engineers, building owners, insurance professionals, and legal counsel throughout the building lifecycle. Now a part of J.S.

Building Code Compliance 40

Building Code Compliance Fire Protection Systems Insurance Management Building Codes 40

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic and other international events have caused periodic disruptions in material availability, which in turn drives up costs. Zoning laws, building codes, environmental regulations, and permits all contribute to the overall expense of any construction project.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Project Management Consulting Cost Control Real Estate Development 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 10, 2023

Digital Construction Week (DCW) – the UK’s leading event for innovation and technology in the built environment – has announced its programme for the upcoming show at ExCeL London on 17-18 May. The event boasts 300+ free-to-attend talks, workshops and demos delivered by expert speakers from across AECO.

Stakeholder Engagement 130

Stakeholder Engagement Construction Management Project Management Change Management 130

Extranet Evolution

AUGUST 8, 2023

My presence at the event was mainly in relation to the work of the GIIG (formerly, the Government & Industry Interoperability Group).* The event also had some other interesting sessions. “Legislating for data standards and publication will help to ensure that open, standardised data can drive an improved local plans system.”

Environmental Consulting 95

Environmental Consulting Approvals Government Works Public Works 95

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 22, 2020

A high-performance roof system is durable, resilient, and allows a building to be occupied after a disaster event and continues performing during a loss of power. Designing beyond code minimums could help a roof stay intact with minimal damage during a storm. Building science matters.

Roofing Systems 88

Roofing Systems Building Codes Energy Conservation Building Design 88