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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BDC Network

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Navigating battery energy storage augmentation 0 qpurcell Wed, 10/23/2024 - 12:06 Engineers By implementing an augmentation plan upfront, owners can minimize potential delays and unforeseen costs when augmentation needs to occur, according to Burns & McDonnell energy storage technology manager Joshua Crawford. Increased equipment cost.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Electrical Systems 52

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

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

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 105

Construction Machinery Cost Control Quality Control Building Commissioning 105

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

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Whether creating new architectural expressions or rehabilitating architecturally significant historic buildings, from stick-built to unitized, “off-the-shelf” commodity to custom bespoke systems, utilizing insulating glass units or opaque spandrel panels, simple flat or complex geometry; it seems the sky is the limit with curtain wall design today.

Wall Systems 93

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Project Management Consulting Steel Fabrication 93

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

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

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

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. By doing things in an integrated manner, our cost and schedule goals can be achieved with little effort because everything is running in tandem. We try to replicate that project repeatedly.

Building Commissioning 52

Building Commissioning Communication Quality Control Structural Systems 52

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

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

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

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

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

In Eight

MAY 9, 2023

All of which begs some questions: Since turnover includes essentially the fully documented story of the project’s build, how can you be sure that files, drawings and other information from earlier in the project have been stored, and where? Digitalize The Process with Construction Document Control Software.

Change Management 52

Change Management Project Management Building Commissioning Building Controls 52

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 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

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

We’re also excited to share some of our latest and greatest updates for Autodesk Build today. . Cost Management | Performance Tracking* . Cost Management | Compliance* . Cost Management . Cost Management | Expense Custom Approval Workflow* . Reports | Column Control Account Cost Reports .

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Change Management Closeout 52