Construction Enquirer

JUNE 20, 2023

The need to comply with the Prompt Payment Code on government projects has significantly upped the stakes for large contractors. We are proud to continue our partnership with Balfour Beatty, building on the successful implementation of our Causeway Tradex invoice solution, and look forward to our continued digital journey together.”

Project Management Consulting 186

Project Management Consulting Building Codes Building Automation Government Works 186

The Pro Builder

JUNE 30, 2023

the National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) State and Local Government Affairs Committee awarded seven Home Builders Associations (HBAs) a total of $105,000 in financial assistance through the State and Local Issues Fund (SLIF).

Building Codes 130

Building Codes Government Works Building Materials 130

Building Radar

AUGUST 13, 2024

Adhering to building codes and regulations is crucial for ensuring safety, quality, and legal compliance in construction industry. What Are Building Codes and Regulations? Building codes are a set of standards designed to ensure the safety and quality of construction. Importance of Compliance 1.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Building Codes Safety Regulations Building Standards 52

The Pro Builder

APRIL 10, 2024

By creating a statewide off-site construction program based on joint standards created by the International Code Council and the Modular Building Institute, the bill centralizes inspection and plan review of modular projects and helps create a regulatory path for modular home builders.

Modular Construction 130

Modular Construction Building Codes Site Planning Building Standards 130

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

The building journey goes beyond just construction schedules. Experience and track record Professional tiny home builders know specialised construction methods that go beyond regular home building. Their expertise covers unique building techniques, system planning, and tiny house requirements.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Building Code Compliance Plumbing Systems Fire Protection Systems 52

Wolgast Corporation

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

We hear about energy efficiency, greenhouse gases, renewable energy, and carbon emissions more frequently these days, but maybe not as popular is Net Zero Energy Building or Net Zero Energy Building Ready. Once this happens, an Owner can get their building Net Zero Energy Certified.

Renewable Energy Systems 118

Renewable Energy Systems Building Code Compliance Energy Efficiency Building Codes 118

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 18, 2023

In addition, the new incentives can be combined with affordability bonuses offered in the city’s new zoning code and with federal low-income housing tax credits, allowing developers and policy makers to combine multiple programs and funding sources. Read more Planning + Development Government + Policy Planning + Development

Building Permits 130

Building Permits Permits Government Works Building Codes 130

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

and providing greater flexibility when using bond financing to build or preserve LIHTC properties. Extend the 100% bonus depreciation, increase the maximum amount a tax-payer may expense under Section 179 of the tax code , and increase the threshold for information reporting on Forms 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC. County of El Dorado , Calif.,

Land Use Regulations 130

Land Use Regulations Health Regulations Building Codes Safety Regulations 130

The Pro Builder

APRIL 23, 2024

A new study, “Overcoming Barriers to Manufactured Housing: Promising Approaches from Five Case Studies,” from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, looks at work by a diverse selection of developers from across the U.S.,

Zoning 130

Zoning Site Planning Building Codes Government Works 130

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

Construction Specifier

APRIL 14, 2025

High values are illegal under most building codes. It eliminates the need for any correction work later. There is no difference; both are governed by ASTM E1155. Why is specifying very high FF/FL values (e.g., FF50/FL35) during design potentially counterproductive? * These values are too low for commercial applications.

Building Performance Measurement 59

Building Performance Measurement Curing Building Codes Building Standards 59

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

As they build, it’s crucial for you to pay utmost attention to the plumbing layout and use appropriate materials. It tackles more complex systems that manage water supply, waste removal and gas lines in large buildings. Follow strict building codes and safety regulations to ensure the system’s proper installation.

Plumbing 52

Plumbing Plumbing Systems Piping Installation Building Code Compliance 52

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

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

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

JUNE 19, 2013

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. Work with key agencies on pilot projects. Government Construction Strategy (May). BIM Industry Working Group. BS 1192:2007.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 70

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

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

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

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

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 25, 2023

Commercial real estate development involves the process of acquiring, designing, constructing, and leasing or selling commercial properties such as office buildings, retail centers, and industrial parks. Developers must understand the various financing options, such as traditional bank loans, private equity, and government programs.

Real Estate Development 91

Real Estate Development Land Use Regulations Environmental Impact Assessment Property Management 91

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 1, 2023

With over 35 years of experience in the construction industry, Meibers has previously worked as a controller for a larger mechanical contractor for over a decade before spending the last 25 years as the leader of ComputerEase. Sustainable construction practices often result in reduced operational costs over the long-term.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Environmental Impact Assessment Change Management Building Materials 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

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

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

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

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

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

By Kristin Dispenza, Advancing Organizational Excellence Cement has historically been so far upstream in a building’s supply chain that designers, engineers, and building owners ignored the details of its production. The opportunity is for the team to build on the transparency that’s being achieved by using the EPD.

Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Environmental Impact Assessment 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 4, 2023

The Company continues to strategically balance its investment into Sales Pipeline growth, which would include increasing head count in Sales and Operations and marketing activities, while taking into consideration working capital commitments in the near term. It is anticipated this unit will ship in Q2 2023. PIRANHAs in Canada’s Capital.

Renewable Energy Systems 130

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Electrical Systems Building Products Distribution 130

OmTrak

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Building Manuals: Embracing Change for Safer, Efficient Facilities The Building Confidence Report (BCR) In 2018, the Building Confidence Report (BCR) was tabled by State and Territory Building Ministers in response to concerns regarding building defects and cladding fires. What Should Building Manuals Contain?

Building Code Compliance 77

Building Code Compliance Safety Regulations Land Use Regulations Facility Management 77

Roads Online

APRIL 17, 2024

Material supplied by Oliver Kincross Events Sydney Build, Australia’s leading and largest construction show, is set to return on 1st – 2nd May at ICC Sydney, with the official support of NSW Premier Chris Minns and Lord Mayor Clover Moore. Image courtesy of Oliver Kinross Events.

Building Design 98

Building Design Building Commissioning Building Codes Infrastructure Development 98

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

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

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2025

As Moore keeps on expanding, home builders in the region keep working assiduously to meet the rising demand for new homes. Although they specialize in residential real estate, a good number of them also work on different types of family house projects that provide townhouses and single-family homes.

Land Use Regulations 52

Land Use Regulations Building Code Compliance Painting/finishing Flooring Systems 52

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

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