CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

to serve as field service technicians for their advanced lighting control systems. This significantly enhances OED’s profile within the lighting industry, positioning it as a go-to service provider for sophisticated control systems across the United States. This marks a major milestone in OED’s growth trajectory.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Controls Manufacturing Quality Control Energy Efficiency 52

Roads Online

APRIL 7, 2024

The preferred proponent has been selected to design, supply, build and maintain the Public Transport Authority’s High-Capacity Signalling project in Western Australia. AD Alliance was one of two proponents shortlisted in June last year, with the announcement of the preferred proponent paving the way for contract negotiations to now commence.

Contracts 105

Contracts Building Commissioning Building Controls Government Works 105

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 25, 2023

The new apartment building is 70 percent owned by a government agency and reserves 30 percent of its apartments for people earning less than the area’s median income, The New York Times reports. A new public housing facility called The Laureate offers an affordable solution. s executive director. Our return is public good.”

Building Commissioning 130

Building Commissioning Building Controls 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 10, 2023

Sundt Construction has promoted Sean Falvey to Vice President and Sacramento Regional Director for Sundt’s Building Group, California District. As Sundt’s new leader Falvey will oversee Sundt’s Northern California building projects and collaborate closely with senior leadership on long-term strategy and planning. “We

Building Commissioning 130

Building Commissioning Building Controls Public Works Project Management 130

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. we occupy three floors of our building. Joe Crowe, P.E.,

HVAC Systems 96

HVAC Systems Building Commissioning Flooring Systems Facility Management 96

PC Construction

MARCH 13, 2024

The progressive design-build project, totaling approximately $175 million, will upgrade solids handling facilities and incorporate cutting-edge technology to sustainably transform wastewater to a renewable energy source and a nutrient-rich soil amendment. Completion is projected by the end of 2029.

Building Design 89

Building Design Renewable Energy Systems Project Management Consulting Energy Efficiency 89

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 13, 2024

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. LEED is the world’s most widely used green building rating system, and LEED Platinum is its highest certification.

Energy Efficiency 130

Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Project Management Consulting Green Building 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2022

How to Increase Building Performance and Meet LEED Requirements. The main driving force behind a successful project is improved commissioning—and that’s what you’ll learn about below. . Why is Project Commissioning Important? In construction, commissioning is the process of evaluating a building to be ready for service.

Building Commissioning 84

Building Commissioning Handover Building Information Modeling (BIM) Renewable Energy Systems 84

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Owners building complex industrial projects face a wide range of risks in delivering their projects as quickly and as cost-effectively as possible. Summary of both stays at the defined level, and the contingencies are under Client control, not contractors. Quality: The speed of EPCM delivery means quality assurance is a key challenge.

Project Management Consulting 246

Project Management Consulting Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management 246

Specification Product Update

JULY 19, 2024

UK ventilation manufacturer Domus Ventilation has launched a new Decentralised Mechanical Extract Ventilation (dMEV) fan, dMEV-NICO, to provide continuous background extract ventilation for new build properties. Set up and commissioning have also been made simple through the provision of a digital control, which also ensures greater accuracy.

Building Commissioning 52

Building Commissioning Cost Control Controls Manufacturing Quality Control 52

BDC Network

MAY 3, 2024

Advancing Healthcare: Medical Office Buildings at the Forefront of Access and Safety 1 kcichowicz Fri, 05/03/2024 - 07:18 Healthcare Facilities This article explores the pivotal shift from traditional hospital settings to Medical Office Buildings (MOBs), focusing on how these facilities enhance patient access.

Building Code Compliance 91

Building Code Compliance Building Controls Facility Management Cost Control 91

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Johnson Controls , the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announced today the launch of its new 2024 Ducted Systems Academy training opportunities and industry resources. The partnership between Johnson Controls and Johnstone Supply allows us the ability to have great technical training resources.

Building Controls 52

Building Controls Controls Manufacturing Building Commissioning Building Design 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2024

Special emphasis on Lightrail installation, Telcom (design, build, commission), Environmental and Infrastructure, including water and wastewater(Hazardous and Non Hazardous) projects. He has served as Project Controls Manager, Chief Estimator, Senior Manager, and Project Manager for a variety of infrastructure projects.

Estimating 52

Estimating Quality Control Schedule Management Cost Control 52

Specification Product Update

MAY 30, 2024

UK ventilation manufacturer Domus Ventilation has launched a new Decentralised Mechanical Extract Ventilation (dMEV) fan, dMEV-NICO, to provide continuous background extract ventilation for new build properties. Set up and commissioning have also been made simple through the provision of a digital control, which also ensures greater accuracy.

Building Commissioning 52

Building Commissioning Cost Control Controls Manufacturing Quality Control 52

Specification Product Update

MAY 30, 2024

Available in three chassis sizes and five outputs from 15kW through to 50kW, ECOMOD 290HT has been specifically designed for use in larger commercial buildings and can be used in cascade to achieve even higher outputs. All ECOMOD 290HT heat pumps come with a five-year warranty when commissioned by Ideal Heating.

Building Commissioning 52

Building Commissioning Cost Control Controls Manufacturing Quality Control 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 18, 2024

STV will provide comprehensive systems, civil and structural engineering services for the traction power site layout design, substation building foundations and retaining walls. STV’s national systems team specializes in signaling, communications, power and control systems for light rail, heavy rail and bus transit projects.

Structural Systems 100

Structural Systems Foundation Systems Wall Systems Electrical Systems 100

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 3, 2023

Additionally, more than 43 trains have already been delivered and are awaiting final assembly and commissioning. This included using smart project controls and management for monitoring and reporting. Adbel-Fattah notes that the overall progress on installing these systems is approximately 37 percent.

Real Estate Development 246

Real Estate Development Public Works Project Management Electrical Systems 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 5, 2024

We are focused on building on this momentum and using every avenue to decarbonize the water sector, accelerate water stewardship, and advance water and sanitation access for all.” “We continue to grow and scale our impact through solutions and services that enable a more resilient and sustainable future for our customers and communities.

Sustainability 200

Sustainability Risk Management Building Performance Measurement Facility Management 200

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

“For over 10 years, Jason has demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication, and expertise serving the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the PA Turnpike Commission and additional key clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region,” said Chad Decker, PE, PTOE, vice president and transportation market lead with Dawood.

Real Estate Development 59

Real Estate Development Engineering Building Commissioning Project Management 59

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Innovative building designed to collect, preserve and make all records available to the public Acclaimed national interdisciplinary design firm HGA is pleased to announce the completion of the Pennsylvania State Archives, located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Ash wood was used for all interior building woodwork.

Historic Preservation 201

Historic Preservation Flooring Systems Roofing Systems Wall Systems 201

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

New research from Deloitte Access Economics , commissioned by Autodesk, suggests there’s work to be done here. Each one of these partners recognizes that linking data with Autodesk solutions helps teams advance their data capabilities and ultimately build better.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 118

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Project Management Building Permits 118

Stok

JULY 21, 2020

Building commissioning has remained a priority throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, but with tiny mechanical rooms that make social distancing a challenge on site, building operators and engineers must get creative to safely stick to their projects’ commissioning schedules. Option #1: virtual BMS testing. The process.

Building Commissioning 52

Building Commissioning Site Planning Safety Regulations Building Controls 52

The Pro Builder

MAY 16, 2024

Automating Drywall Installation: Canvas | San Francisco, CA Canvas is helping contractors build in bold new ways by putting better tools in the hands of skilled workers. Their team of engineers, machines, and assembly technicians manufacture buildings as components to increase the number of units of housing available.

Public Works 130

Public Works Real Estate Development Building Design Quality Control 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. MBCx provides detailed insight into what is using the energy and why, which enables actionable solutions.

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Electrical Systems Energy Efficiency 98

Roads Online

JUNE 20, 2024

Image/Coates From maintaining thermal comfort and personal safety, to enabling manufacturing, building and industrial processes, many businesses rely on temperature-controlled environments. Temporary event spaces often require heating solutions too, particularly in marquees or halls that aren’t geared for climate control.

HVAC System Installation 98

HVAC System Installation Electrical Systems Controls Manufacturing Cost Control 98

In Eight

MAY 11, 2023

Most likely, it was because we started with the end in mind, the commissioning , and we built from that end to the beginning as a team. Handover of control to the subsequent group is never the easiest thing to do. By creating an integrated team , we can build the trust we need to meet all those objectives together.

Building Commissioning 52

Building Commissioning Communication Quality Control Structural Systems 52

Stok

APRIL 25, 2023

As building owners and occupiers adopt zero commitments and find their properties subject to energy performance and emissions regulations, the question becomes, ‘how can we achieve these ambitious reduction targets?’ MBCx provides detailed insight into what is using the energy and why, which enables actionable solutions.

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Electrical Systems Energy Efficiency 98

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Even when people are inside, it is hard to block out intruding and distracting noises within the space people are in; noise coming from adjacent rooms, areas above or below, or from hallways; or even from outside the building. The purpose of the building determines what types of noise pollution creates “pain points” for occupants.

Building Performance Measurement 64

Building Performance Measurement Ceiling Systems Project Management Consulting Flooring Systems 64

CCR Magazine

JULY 19, 2024

If you want a custom home that fits your family’s needs and budget, building your own might be the best option. When you build your own home , you’ll have control over everything from the layout and design to the materials used, allowing you to create a space that reflects your unique style and personality. What is your fee?

Building Commissioning 52

Building Commissioning Building Permits Building Design Building Controls 52

The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

But while the efficiency of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment has improved across the board, improper installation or commissioning can result in HVAC system faults that compromise HVAC performance and reduce energy efficiency. Department of Energy's (DOE) Building America program , points out.

HVAC Systems 130

HVAC Systems HVAC System Installation Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency 130

BDC Network

APRIL 30, 2024

The right lock can support access control for improved school safety. As such, safer school design brings together building, construction and security communities. Controlling access to assembly areas can help create time barriers during in an emergency. The right lock can support access control for improved school safety.

Building Codes 52

Building Codes Building Commissioning Stakeholder Engagement Building Design 52

Stok

AUGUST 19, 2021

An integrated design charrette allows stakeholders like the investment team, property management, and building occupants to share their perspectives and ideas about the project at a time when their feedback can still be easily and inexpensively incorporated into the design. A few of these key strategies are outlined below. #1:

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Building Performance Measurement Real Estate Development Energy Efficiency 52

BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Schlage Recent survey data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) indicates the average age of a school is 49 years old—with more than 59 percent of main instructional buildings having been built before 2000.

Building Commissioning 52

Building Commissioning Cost Control Building Design Building Controls 52

In Eight

JUNE 27, 2023

As a project’s end approaches, it’s typically the time to wrap up all the artifacts the owner will use to validate all building requirements have been met and to help manage and maintain the project well into the future. Everything plus the kitchen sink, right?

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Commissioning Building Controls Controls Manufacturing 52

Construction Specifier

JULY 7, 2023

New England and Greek Revival influences One notable architectural feature in New England is the use of brick-ended structures, which serve as a prominent design element for both public and residential buildings. It pays homage to the historical tradition of New England’s small-town public buildings, characterized by Greek Revival influences.

Architecture 96

Architecture Fire Protection Systems Project Management Consulting Roofing Systems 96

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Recognising the need for a central hub that could bridge these distances, Hodari turned to Autodesk Build to help. By adopting Autodesk Build, Hodari created an environment that eliminated fragmented communication and was the foundation for improving team collaboration.

Project Management Consulting 124

Project Management Consulting Real Estate Development Change Management Project Management 124

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The scientists needed to be able to control the sunlight entering the lab, replicating real ocean conditions for algae growth in controlled settings. This demanded precise sunlight control—a challenging task to undertake. TDDs work by capturing the sun’s rays with an optical dome mounted on the roof.

Roofing Systems 52

Roofing Systems Historic Preservation Building Products Distribution Building Controls 52