Stok

JULY 31, 2019

While we love good intentions, the design of a high performance building doesn’t mean much if it doesn’t operate at the performance standard it was designed to. All too often, building performance is the focus of the design phase but left to chance in operations. This building performance issue is out of control(s)!

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Stok

MAY 22, 2020

As cities and counties begin to slowly reopen their economies, commercial building owners and operators face two key operational challenges in preparing their spaces for the return to work: 1. How can I prepare my building to go back online after being unoccupied for an extended period? How can i prepare my building to go back online?

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 20, 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 130

Building Design Renewable Energy Systems Project Management Consulting Energy Efficiency 130

CCR Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

BOND Building Construction recently celebrated the topping off of a new Science, Technology, and Engineering building for Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA). BOND Building Construction is the preconstruction and construction manager for the project, a continuation of the companys decade-long relationship with MMA.

Project Management Consulting 59

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

In an area famous for sand blowing with the wind, a monorail system represents an innovative solution that eliminates the problem of sand building up along the line. At the eastern end of the EoN line sits its depot, which, when completed, will serve as the center of control and maintenance for the line.

Structural Systems 299

Structural Systems Electrical Systems Government Works Public Works 299

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

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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.

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Sustainability Risk Management Building Performance Measurement Facility Management 200

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.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Russelectric, A Siemens Business, a leading manufacturer of power control systems and automatic transfer switches, highlights its system control upgrades for critical power equipment for enhanced reliability, operational control, and ease-of-maintenance. These upgrades are a cost-effective alternative to equipment replacement.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

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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

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 5, 2024

London, UK – CIBSE has launched a groundbreaking initiative titled Building Performance Reimagined , a visionary project aimed at transforming the landscape of building engineering and sustainability. Readiness: Enhancing building services to anticipate and mitigate risks, ensuring resilience against unforeseen threats.

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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.

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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

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.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Vista Pointe represents a rare opportunity to build a luxury waterfront community with outstanding amenities and unparalleled views of Manhattan. Since its formation in 2003, Toll Brothers City Living has completed 45 condominium buildings totaling over 7,200 residences. business segments and U.S.

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Real Estate Development Land Use Regulations Risk Management Building Materials Manufacturing 130

BD+C

JUNE 17, 2013

To quantify the illuminance and energy consumption levels achieved by increasing the ceiling’s light reflectance (LR), ceiling system manufacturer Armstrong World Industries commissioned Brinjac Engineering to conduct two controlled studies. Illuminance is a measure of the intensity of light on a unit area of a surface.). read more.

Ceiling Systems 77

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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 98

Building Design Renewable Energy Systems Project Management Consulting Building Commissioning 98

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

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Specification Product Update

APRIL 16, 2025

A modulation of 5:1 per module (increasing to 15:1 in a three-high vertical stack) also allows closer output control. To ensure the newUptonmodular boiler system was set up to achieve maximum efficiency, commissioning was also carried out by one ofHamworthyHeatings approved service engineers.

Flooring Systems 52

Flooring Systems Modular Construction Building Commissioning Cost Control 52

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

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

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. Maximum height: 4.3m

Fire Protection System Installation 52

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

CCR Magazine

APRIL 2, 2025

From the pre-design phase to post-opening tuning and commissioning, the firm provides room acoustic design, building sound isolation, building systems noise and vibration control, and audio and video system design to performing arts, educational and cultural spaces worldwide.

Environmental Consulting 52

Environmental Consulting Project Management Consulting Building Commissioning Building Design 52

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

This manual, in conjunction with the other industry standards, expertly protect the systems we install and, of course, the buildings occupants. The manual includes chapters on timing and risks related to inspection, as well as qualifications for inspectors, compliance, and quality control, among other topics. and on Capitol Hill.

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation Fire Protection System Installation HVAC Systems Fire Protection Systems 52

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In the US, the Securities and Exchange Commission has been deliberating on a proposed set of disclosure rules since the spring of 2022 and is expected to finalize them this fall. Direct greenhouse gas emissions from sources controlled or owned by the company. This is an emerging concept known as scope 4 emissions. Roofing materials.

Sustainability 126

Sustainability Building Performance Measurement Energy Efficiency Building Commissioning 126

Roads Online

APRIL 25, 2024

According to Kelly, demand for Cat Road Reclaimers has continued to rise in New South Wales as more flood repair work is commissioned. GC: Rolling out the upgrades “In some areas where roads were washed off the surface, they had to build the road base back up and then build a road over the top.

Building Commissioning 104

Building Commissioning Building Controls Maintenance Property Management 104

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 Building Controls Safety Regulations 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2025

Event Co-chairs include Rosemary Bates, Director, Design & Construction, Rockefeller Group; Jenny Freeman, Managing Director of Buildings, Group PMX; Gia Mainiero, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Assoc. Broadway Builders, Environmental Code Consultants Inc., M To-Pros and Turner Construction Company. </p>

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Geotechnical Engineering Environmental Consulting Real Estate Development 52

Roads Online

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

As part of his role, Luca Mancin, Caterpillar Training and Commissioning Engineer for Paving Products is tasked with helping operators make the most of their equipment, regardless of their level of industry experience. Recently in New Zealand, I spent two weeks with the owner of a company [training a number of operators].

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