CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

As businesses and developers strive to create eco-friendly buildings, utility systems play a pivotal role in reducing environmental impact and improving efficiency. The Importance of Sustainable Utilities in Commercial Construction Utilities like electricity, water, and gas are essential to the functionality of any commercial building.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Sustainability HVAC System Installation Energy Conservation 52

Building Radar

AUGUST 13, 2024

Adhering to building codes and regulations is crucial for ensuring safety, quality, and legal compliance in construction industry. These standards provide a framework for the construction process, ensuring that all aspects of a project meet necessary safety and performance criteria. What Are Building Codes and Regulations?

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Building Codes Safety Regulations Building Standards 52

Construction Specifier

APRIL 14, 2025

From curing methods to measurement standards, FF and FL values play a critical role in floor performance. High values are illegal under most building codes. It eliminates the need for any correction work later. FF/FL provides a subjective assessment; straight edge is standardized. Quiz - Apr 15 1.

Building Performance Measurement 59

Building Performance Measurement Curing Building Codes Building Standards 59

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 13, 2024

The DOE ZERH program represents the federal government’s most stringent above-code voluntary program for high-performance homes. A “Passive House” is a high-performance building standard developed by the Passive House Institute and is the only internationally recognized, performance-based energy standard in construction.

Energy Efficiency 130

Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Project Management Consulting Green Building 130

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

Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2012

July 16th, 2012 – NIBS Report - National Institute of Building Sciences Consultative Council . Per the NIBS Consultative Council there are four areas where our industry needs to focus highlights four in order to improve buildings and infrastructure. Codes and Standards Adoption and Enforcement.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 81

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Project Management Consulting Building Codes 81

Building Information Management

JUNE 19, 2013

Standard: Collaborative production of architectural, engineering and construction information. Code of Practice. Mandatory BIM for government projects. Requires IFC BIM for new buildings. Building Information Management – A Standard Framework and Guide to BS 1192. BIM Industry Working Group.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 70

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Project Management Consulting Building Codes 70

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. Don” Dusenberry, P.E.,

Building Standards 52

Building Standards Engineering Building Codes Structural Systems 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 1, 2023

Along with this recognition is progress from within to adopt new standards, practices, and materials that will lessen the construction industry’s impact on the environment. These regulations often require construction projects to meet specific environmental standards, such as energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste reduction.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Environmental Impact Assessment Change Management Building Materials 130

Extranet Evolution

AUGUST 8, 2023

UK Government is aiming to make open, standardised data drive an improved local plans system. 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.

Environmental Consulting 95

Environmental Consulting Approvals Government Works Public Works 95

NH Construction Law

JULY 12, 2022

Every three years the International Code Council updates its building codes, which eventually become the basis for codes adopted by the states. From September of 2019 until now, the 2015 versions have been incorporated into New Hampshire’s state building code, RSA 155-A. That has just changed.

Building Codes 40

Building Codes Building Permits Building Standards Energy Conservation 40

Construction Specifier

JUNE 17, 2024

2 Buildings are responsible for approximately 42 percent of CO2 emissions, 15 percent of which is attributed to the embodied carbon of materials. trillion sf) of building floorspace by 2060—equivalent space of New York City added every month for 40 years—the time for the industry to act is now. Millions of properties across the U.S.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Building Resilience Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 10, 2023

In Delivering valuable data, Government & Industry Interoperability Group (GIIG)’s Paul Wilkinson will cover the group’s Code of Practice for Technologies. He will present how the code can support procurement to improve data delivery, as well as how attendees can be a part of the future development of the code.

Stakeholder Engagement 130

Stakeholder Engagement Construction Management Project Management Change Management 130

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

In todays news, it has been decided upon by the Australian corporation that it will sell up its building projects in the United States and divest itself of its activities in the United Kingdom as part of a new strategy for commercial enterprise. In the second half of FY25, he predicted that building will be profitable again.

Warranty 52

Warranty Green Building Quality Control Infrastructure Development 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

As recovery efforts continue amidst heaps of debris, engineering experts estimate that a complete rebuild adhering to stringent safety standards could take a staggering 10-15 years using existing methodologies and design approaches. All while ensuring that projects adhere to both local and national standards and regulations.

Engineering 130

Engineering Land Use Regulations Safety Regulations Building Materials Manufacturing 130

BDC Network

MARCH 13, 2024

Trends to watch shaping the future of ESG 0 qpurcell Wed, 03/13/2024 - 09:46 Sustainability Gensler’s Climate Action & Sustainability Services Leaders Anthony Brower, Juliette Morgan, and Kirsten Ritchie discuss trends shaping the future of environmental, social, and governance (ESG). Juliette Morgan: It’s interesting, because from a U.S.

Building Codes 97

Building Codes Building Design Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency 97

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

But, with the entry of AI, companies and government agencies are finding novel ways to overcome such challenges. Among the many AI platforms available, OpenAI’s GPT has emerged as a front-runner in the Large Language Model space, impressing the tech world with its capabilities in natural language processing and code generation.

Project Management 130

Project Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Risk Management 130

BDC Network

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Cracking the code of affordable housing 0 qpurcell Fri, 10/20/2023 - 09:03 Affordable Housing Perkins Eastman's affordable housing projects show how designers can help to advance the conversation of affordable housing. Each time, it involves a different mix of government policy and investment with private development and equity.

Real Estate Development 104

Real Estate Development Public Works Building Codes Building Design 104

cnstrctr

AUGUST 3, 2019

Because I was new I had no idea was this crucial element to the building life safety systems were. Where Can I Find Firestopping In A Building? Firestopping can be found within a building at many different locations. Firestopping is considered a form of passive fire protection in a building.

Fire Protection System Installation 92

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Piping Installation 92

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2022

Globally, buildings and the building construction sector are responsible for over one-third of total global energy consumption and nearly 40 percent of total direct and indirect CO 2 emissions. It is estimated that Americans currently spend more than $200 billion annually on energy bills. Two-way tapered insulation system.

Energy Efficiency 102

Energy Efficiency Roofing Systems Wall Systems Building Code Compliance 102

Business Facilities

JULY 25, 2019

The Ontario government is opening the forest industry to jobs and promoting the use of sustainable renewable resources by investing in its first cross laminated timber plant. It will provide an environmentally friendly product that will be used to construct buildings and other infrastructure projects in Canada and the U.S.

Building Materials Manufacturing 74

Building Materials Manufacturing Government Works Building Automation Building Codes 74

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Through this work, this year’s class of Rising Stars have directly benefited the design profession, their employers, project owners, and society. This impact also extends to work done in their communities as well as leadership and mentorship within their firms.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management 147

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 26, 2024

Morgan’s experiences also include roles in quality assurance and managing plumbing codes and standards before taking the role of application development engineer for Borealis Compounds Inc., where he works today. “I’ve Members of the board serve for two years, and then move up to the next position.

Building Materials Manufacturing 100

Building Materials Manufacturing Quality Assurance Plumbing Systems Building Codes 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

We also recognize that not all companies have the engineering resources or time to build custom integrations. ACC Connect – a robust, no-code platform that keeps your apps and data connected – helps you tailor integrations to your business and workflow needs, keeping your teams and projects connected and moving forward. .

Project Management 105

Project Management Risk Management Construction Management Change Management 105

Natural Building

MARCH 9, 2010

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. Living Walls.

Green Building 60

Green Building Building Codes Sustainability Architecture 60

Construction Specifier

APRIL 20, 2023

By David Thompson, PE Design professionals often work in isolation, with each discipline (architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical) working exclusively on their own discipline, and only getting together after they have completed most of their individual design contribution to coordinate dimensions. Teeple Architects Ltd./Kaisian

Building Codes 52

Building Codes Roofing Systems Structural Systems Building Standards 52

CCR Magazine

MARCH 3, 2025

Awards were presented primarily by the previous years winners, who recognized recipients for their many efforts toward progressing the work of the Association and the industry overall in 2024. This award recognizes an individual who accomplishes formative work on behalf of the Association and the APC.

Building Codes 52

Building Codes Architecture Government Works Engineering 52

Stonemark

AUGUST 9, 2020

Broadly speaking, however, commercial construction regulations come down to five essential sets of standards; we will discuss these in the post below. These requirements differ to an extent between authorities having jurisdiction, as each city and county has significant leeway in interpreting the state’s codes.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Safety Regulations Land Use Regulations Health Regulations 52

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Navigating government regulations in construction often feels like steering a ship through ever-changing waters. Rules evolve, new standards emerge, and just when you think you’ve figured it out, another update lands. You should also work on forming strong relationships with local officials.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Land Use Regulations Safety Regulations Health Regulations 52

Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Cameron Bik, General Manager, NSW/ACT – Coffey Testing Ensuring that the recycled materials meet the required quality and performance standards for road construction can be a challenge. But there is still more to be done and we need to work together. This article was originally published in the September edition of our magazine.

Building Materials 105

Building Materials Safety Regulations Risk Management Building Standards 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

As recovery efforts continue amidst heaps of debris, engineering experts estimate that a complete rebuild adhering to stringent safety standards could take a staggering 10-15 years using existing methodologies and design approaches. All while ensuring that projects adhere to both local and national standards and regulations.

Engineering 100

Engineering Land Use Regulations Safety Regulations Building Materials Manufacturing 100

Roads Online

OCTOBER 10, 2023

There’s more changes happening in the industry, particularly with government infrastructure programs,” he says. Whether it be forklift drivers, truck drivers, aviation pilots – anyone that’s either operating machinery, or works in close proximity to moving machinery is at risk.”

Government Works 105

Government Works Infrastructure Development Safety Regulations Construction Machinery 105

BD+C

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

has won a key reversal from a federal appeals court in a case involving failures by the federal government to properly administer a contract for work that could have broad implications for government contractors. Regulations Codes and Standards' Hawaii-based Metcalf Construction Co.

Contracts 45

Contracts Government Works Building Codes Building Standards 45

BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Navigating the intricacies of code compliance and authorities having jurisdiction 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/19/2024 - 12:02 Codes and Standards The construction of a building entails navigating through a maze of regulations, permits, and codes. Ensuring proposals are in line with local codes and regulations is essential.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Building Codes Building Permits Safety Regulations 52

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 4, 2024

Things like zoning laws, building codes, or tricky clauses in contractor agreements can be quite challenging to deal with without professional help. Local government websites often have this information. These regulations ensure that buildings meet specific standards for construction, fire safety, electrical systems, and more.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Zoning Building Codes Safety Regulations 52

Contractors Liability Blog

AUGUST 19, 2024

Check with your local city or county office, such as the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government or the Louisville Metro Department of Codes & Regulations, for specific requirements. Electricians: The Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings, and Construction (HBC) issues electrical licenses.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Safety Regulations Insurance Management Building Permits 52

OmTrak

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Building product safety – New National Building Product Assurance Framework Issued by Australian Building Codes Board The Australian Building Codes Board has developed a new Building Product Assurance Framework. This new policy has been developed as part of the National Building Reform Process.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance Building Materials Manufacturing Building Codes 52