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?

Building Commissioning 52

Building Commissioning HVAC Systems Building Controls Quality Assurance 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

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA), the leader in promoting quality and excellence in the sheet metal and air conditioning industry,published the fourth edition of its HVAC Duct Systems Inspection Guide , which is available digitally and in print.

HVAC System Installation 52

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

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

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

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

The Pro Builder

MAY 16, 2024

These solutions ensure that labor shortages won’t halt necessary housing development and that buyers and renters have access to higher quality and, most importantly, affordable homes. 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

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

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

But the more complicated the building, the more difficult it becomes to correlate real-world structures to a 2D medium. In this session, we’ll explore use of issues in design coordination, model coordination, construction safety, quality, and commissioning.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 102

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Quality Control Building Standards 102

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

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

Roads Online

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

C aterpillar has long taken pride in the quality and robustness of its equipment. 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.

Construction Machinery 105

Construction Machinery Cost Control Building Commissioning Quality Control 105

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Jeremy’s leadership qualities are also evident in his ability to inspire and motivate those around him. In addition to his professional and educational endeavors, Jeremy is deeply involved in acts of public service and believes in using his skills to contribute to the community and make a positive impact on society.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management 147

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 26, 2024

The schedule incorporated structural, electrical, mechanical, controls, and commissioning with the operating plant’s requirements. Advanced features like built-in schedule quality audit, Monte Carlo risk simulation, and ease-of-use set Planera apart from other legacy CPM scheduling software.

Building Optimization 100

Building Optimization Estimating Collaboration Quality Control 100

Roads Online

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

The batch plant market is very mature, so it was imperative Astec’s new design could meet the needs of the market in design, quality and delivery. “We The control system also has an in-built maintenance system. “We Over the last three years, Astec has been busy developing a new generation batch plant called the ‘BG Series’.

Infrastructure Development 105

Infrastructure Development Quality Control Building Design Structural Systems 105

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

Stok

AUGUST 19, 2014

Top 6 reasons to commission your building Commissioning! absolutely everyone) What to look for in a commissioning agent (coming soon) Top 10 Commissioning Pitfalls (coming soon) Commissioning (Cx) is the quality control process of documenting and achieving the performance requirements […].

Building Commissioning 40

Building Commissioning Green Building Quality Control Building Controls 40

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 104

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Project Management Consulting Steel Fabrication 104

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

While field glazing can be successfully performed with the appropriate structural sealant, shop glazing of SSG systems is strongly recommended due to the improved environmental and quality controls offered by this fabrication method. He specializes in investigation and repair of the building envelope. are properly installed.

Structural Systems 59

Structural Systems Building Performance Measurement Quality Control Building Code Compliance 59

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

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

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 95

Flooring Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Quality Control Building Performance Measurement 95

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 Building Commissioning 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 Building Controls 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 18, 2022

It’s a tool (or a set of tools) that goes beyond just project management capabilities and enables construction firms to carry out tasks such as managing budgets, ensuring quality and safety programs, setting schedules and timelines, communicating and coordinating with stakeholders across the office and the field, and so much more. .

Project Management 98

Project Management Construction Management Risk Management Schedule Management 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

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

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

In the years since, he has led various large scale construction quality management efforts and industrial boiler inspections, commissioning, and start-up. As Lead Construction Quality Manager, Summers directs a team of highly skilled professionals.

Engineering 52

Engineering Quality Assurance Quality Control Building Commissioning 52

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 20, 2022

Construction Master Class allows viewers to hear directly from industry leaders and Autodesk experts on how to deliver critical project outcomes like better cost control, improved quality management and standardized field collaboration workflows – all through a mix of personal stories, use cases and examples of “what not to do.”

Surveying 96

Surveying Change Management Building Commissioning Construction Management 96

Roads Online

AUGUST 30, 2023

Building on the company’s existing capabilities, Coates Power & HVAC provides turnkey solutions for power, compressed air, climate control and process cooling, with an extensive range of custom-built equipment and end-to-end service and support.

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation HVAC Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Controls Manufacturing 52

OmTrak

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

Productivity Decline in the Building Industry – What can be done? COVID lockdowns and restrictions have in turn reduced productivity across many industry sectors and there has been a marked Productivity Decline in the Building Industry. How can productivity in the building industry improve?

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? COVID lockdowns and restrictions have in turn reduced productivity across many industry sectors and there has been a marked Productivity Decline in the Building Industry. How can productivity in the building industry improve?

Building Commissioning 52

Building Commissioning Building Materials Manufacturing Safety Regulations Health Regulations 52

CK Power

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Connecting components for indoor units offers unique challenges, like running the electric wires, fuel, and cooling and exhaust systems throughout the facility while maintaining pristine air quality. . About 150 feet of exhaust pipe and multiple louvers must be installed on the side of the building for air intake and outtake.

Electrical Wiring Installation 21

Electrical Wiring Installation HVAC System Installation Electrical Systems HVAC Systems 21