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

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 Renewable Energy Systems Building Information Modeling (BIM) 84

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 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

APRIL 26, 2024

The schedule incorporated structural, electrical, mechanical, controls, and commissioning with the operating plant’s requirements. With Planera’s comprehensive scheduling, Shimmick is well poised to combat ongoing industry obstacles including rising material and supply costs, supply chain delays and labor shortages.”

Building Optimization 100

Building Optimization Collaboration Estimating Quality Control 100

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

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

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. As Dean Alley, Territory Manager for ANZ explains. “Luca’s strength is his exposure to the industry.

Construction Machinery 103

Construction Machinery Cost Control Quality Control Building Commissioning 103

Construction Law

MARCH 1, 2024

Editor’s comment HS2 cost control reform demanded – but will it be too late? CL guides The new building safety regime Our latest CL Guide series article comes from Rachel Chaplin of DLA Piper who examines implications of the new building safety regime. Long underused digital tools might provide some help.

Insurance Management 40

Insurance Management Safety Regulations Building Controls Risk Management 40

BDC Network

JUNE 5, 2023

Implementing an ‘asset drawdown strategy’ for site decarbonization Solidifying a decarbonization plan via an “asset drawdown strategy” that carefully considers both capital and operating costs represents a game-changing opportunity for existing properties to compete with new projects.

Renewable Energy Systems 98

Renewable Energy Systems Fire Protection Systems Electrical Systems Energy Efficiency 98

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

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 Materials 126

UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The post Read the Latest News on Bluebeam and CIOB Promote Building Software, Construction Must Adopt Technology, UK Investigates Cheap Chinese Excavator Imports and Construction Starts Declined Dramatically appeared first on UK Construction Blog. SMEs are most exposed to fluctuating labor, materials, and energy costs.

Building Automation 62

Building Automation Cost Control Building Controls Controls Manufacturing 62

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The post Learn About the Latest News on UK Construction Expenses Jump to 3.8%, Frustration Across Business as UK Recession and Building Slowdown Numbers Emerge and London Affordable Housing Construction Has Stalled appeared first on UK Construction Blog. This Year Original Source: UK construction costs forecast to rise by up to 3.8%

Government Works 67

Government Works Infrastructure Development Cost Control Project Management Consulting 67

Stok

OCTOBER 21, 2020

As the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL) puts it, “The challenge for architects, engineers, and other building professionals is to design and construct the next generation of laboratories to address both sustainable construction practices and contemporary standards of comfort, security, and safety.”.

Building Design 52

Building Design Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Energy Efficiency 52

Stok

OCTOBER 22, 2020

As the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL) puts it, “The challenge for architects, engineers, and other building professionals is to design and construct the next generation of laboratories to address both sustainable construction practices and contemporary standards of comfort, security, and safety.”.

Building Design 52

Building Design Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Energy Efficiency 52

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Designed with premium functionality, similar to the TECHNOFORCE™ e-MTX, Bell & Gossett’s newest TECHNOFORCE™ e-MTV Packaged System offers standout efficiency from installation to operation, all while delivering overall lower costs.

Piping Installation 52

Piping Installation Electrical Systems Building Commissioning Building Optimization 52

Roads Online

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The first Sandvik roadheader is commissioned, onsite, and has commenced excavation. The new Sandvik MT721 comes prepared for the digital future with increased system control and automation capabilities including tele-remote operation. The whole machine can be comfortably operated using two arm controls.

Building Automation 52

Building Automation Flooring Systems Electrical Systems Cost Control 52

Roads Online

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

The aim was to design a batch plant that was more cost effective to ship and install – yet maintained Astec’s world renowned design features and structural build quality. Smale says combining in-house expertise with direct feedback from the Australian market helped to develop a solution that specifically met the needs of customers here.

Infrastructure Development 105

Infrastructure Development Quality Control Building Design Structural Systems 105

PN - Project Management

MAY 16, 2022

Commercial buildings account for a large percentage of the overall carbon emissions in the world. Due to this alarming statistic, building or retrofitting structures in line with green initiatives and transitioning to a sustainable building method are logical solutions to reduce C02 emissions.

Green Building 52

Green Building Building Design HVAC System Installation Renewable Energy Systems 52

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 22, 2024

When specifying interior finishes such as flooring, building professionals should take the utmost care to ensure all materials help advance these overarching quality measurement components. 11 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one million HAIs occur across the U.S.

Flooring Systems 59

Flooring Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Quality Control Building Performance Measurement 59

Construction Marketing

AUGUST 3, 2022

Construction project management plays a vital role in ensuring that all the buildings around us are built safely and on time. The role of the construction project management team is to successfully oversee and build a building. Buildings come in many different types and scales.

Project Management 90

Project Management Construction Management General Contracting Risk Management 90

Practical Law Construction

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA 2022) creates a whole new world of building safety regulation and litigation. To support that statutory reallocation of risk, the BSA 2022 created a new procedural framework for the paperwork needed to identify which landlords must carry the remedial costs and which tenants benefit from the new rules.

Safety Regulations 52

Safety Regulations Cost Control Building Controls Building Commissioning 52

Fleis & VandenBrink

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Our construction engineers and Resident Project Representatives (RPRs) also build strong relationships with contractors as they view their construction work. Records show that our road construction projects have averaged less than a 1% change between as-bid costs and final construction costs, prior to owner-requested modifications.

Engineering 52

Engineering Cost Control Quality Control Quality Assurance 52

Specification Product Update

JULY 6, 2023

Networked to K-Mesh, the system features five of Kentec’s 4-loop Taktis control panels, and more than 750 devices, including wireless heat sensors and sounders, and optical smoke detectors.

Fire Protection Systems 52

Fire Protection Systems Fire Protection System Installation Flooring Systems Cost Control 52

OmTrak

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Productivity Decline in the Building Industry – What can be done? Governments around the world have spent or borrowed billions of dollars to support businesses and communities and are now seeking to recover the costs. How can productivity in the building industry improve? The building industry is a prime target for improvement.

Building Commissioning 52

Building Commissioning Building Materials Manufacturing Safety Regulations Health Regulations 52

OmTrak

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Productivity Decline in the Building Industry – What can be done? Governments around the world have spent or borrowed billions of dollars to support businesses and communities and are now seeking to recover the costs. How can productivity in the building industry improve? The building industry is a prime target for improvement.

Building Commissioning 52

Building Commissioning Building Materials Manufacturing Safety Regulations Health Regulations 52

Stok

JUNE 25, 2020

Building owners, operators, and tenants are all wondering what changes must be made to their buildings to reduce the risk of transmission of viruses like SARS-COV-2 as the U.S. and countries around the world prepare to reopen workplaces and reoccupy offices and other buildings. metric tons per year per 1,000 SF of building area.

Renewable Energy Systems 59

Renewable Energy Systems Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation HVAC Systems 59

Job Order Contracting

MAY 17, 2022

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposal to require that public companies disclose climate-related information. How to reduce the carbon footprint of a building? Source building material, bricks, cement, aggregate and sand from the closest source to reduce the transport distance and related emissions. Equity share.

Environmental Impact Assessment 92

Environmental Impact Assessment Risk Management Facility Management Energy Efficiency 92

Construction Daily News

MAY 29, 2024

Meanwhile, for the first time in more than 40 years, the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has docketed this kind of application for a commercial non-light water reactor and accepted TerraPower’s building permit application for evaluation. Commissioning is currently expected in 2030.

Ramps 52

Ramps Permits Contracts Building Permits 52

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

” Meanwhile, Australian huge cranes have the potential to bring in a new era for the building industry in the United Kingdom. Growing borrowing costs have hurt profit margins of present and planned development projects, according to the auditing firm. This is a tough time for construction.

Modular Construction 62

Modular Construction Building Materials Manufacturing Lifts Infrastructure Development 62

Bylt News

MARCH 16, 2023

Projects or assets with alerts, recalls, critical path method scheduling, life cycle management, resource management, work forces and sub costs as well as create teams. Add your Buildings To The Platform connecting to the digital Bylt grid to handle deliveries, access control, sales, property management and more.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Building Products Distribution Project Management Consulting Schedule Management 52

In Eight

APRIL 18, 2023

It’s also about what went into building it. As a major contributor to carbon emissions, the construction industry has been taking baby steps toward incorporating more environmentally friendly building methods, materials and equipment. Improve verification of building systems energy efficiency.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Building Information Modeling (BIM) Green Building 52

Levelset

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Governments balance the needs of both by requiring contractors, property owners, and others involved in construction to mitigate the effect of building activity on the environment, including air, water, and animal and plant life. In general, these laws apply to both contractors on the jobsite and the owner of the completed building.

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Environmental Impact Assessment Building Permits Land Use Regulations Material Storage 52

Wrench

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

They would have to record and log the changes manually and this could – as any engineer working on a project will tell you – lead to all kinds of problems like documentation errors, safety concerns, escalating work order costs, flawed version control, etc.

Engineering 52

Engineering Building Information Modeling (BIM) Change Management Risk Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

With projects regularly growing past scope of work in the field, teams can’t afford to risk any loss of productivity when it comes time to equipment installation and commissioning. Unfortunately, all that rich, model information isn’t seamlessly transferred to the teams working on the project during the building phase. .

Mapping 52

Mapping Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management 52

Practical Law Construction

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

December 2021 saw the publication of the independent review of public sector construction frameworks, commissioned by the Cabinet Office, and led by Professor David Mosey PhD. Mosey was given the brief of creating a new “Gold Standard” for public sector frameworks and framework controls. This is not just a supplier issue.

Public Works 52

Public Works Procurement Building Performance Measurement Environmental Consulting 52