Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

By: Alex Brown, Senior Project Manager, Mortenson and Tamara Hartner, Design Phase Executive, Mortenson Well-designed and expertly constructed sports training facilities have the power to influence more than just performance. For student-athletes, this includes academic support spaces outfitted with tutors, study rooms, and more.

Building Performance Measurement 130

Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Facility Management Structural Systems 130

Stok

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

With the recently launched International Living Future Institute (ILFI) Zero Carbon Certification (ZCC) – the first third-party certified Zero Carbon global standard – achieving and verifying Net Zero Carbon performance is now within reach. Note that the ZCC certification also allows for off-site renewables if they meet certain requirements.

Renewable Energy Systems 67

Renewable Energy Systems HVAC System Installation Building Performance Measurement HVAC Systems 67

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

Stok

AUGUST 28, 2019

Due to their embodied carbon and operational carbon footprints, buildings play a significant role in these efforts, so understanding the impact of legislation on buildings is critical. This directly translates to building energy codes. And, the result of this baseline? How to approach compliance.

Building Code Compliance 70

Building Code Compliance Building Codes Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency 70

Stok

OCTOBER 21, 2020

With their strict technical requirements and rigorous performance standards, laboratories and other high-tech life science facilities present a unique opportunity for sustainable design and construction innovation. If the space can’t perform to exact requirements, the tenant can’t use it and the schedule is delayed.

Building Design 52

Building Design Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Building Commissioning 52

Stok

OCTOBER 22, 2020

With their strict technical requirements and rigorous performance standards, laboratories and other high-tech life science facilities present a unique opportunity for sustainable design and construction innovation. If the space can’t perform to exact requirements, the tenant can’t use it and the schedule is delayed.

Building Design 52

Building Design Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Building Commissioning 52

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

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

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 22, 2024

Raising the bar and evidence-based design goals Evidence-Based Design (EBD) in the built environment involves making product and design decisions based on credible research to achieve optimal outcomes. Additionally, the government allocates reimbursements based on results, so the survey directly impacts a hospital’s financial performance.

Flooring Systems 95

Flooring Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Quality Control Building Performance Measurement 95

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

a civil engineering firm focused on sanitary sewer systems, as a stop-gap measure until she could find a career more suited to her structural engineering ambition. With her educational background and personal focus on structural engineering, she accepted a position with RJN Group Inc.,

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management 147

CivilJungle

JUNE 1, 2022

Also, Read: What Is Skillion Roof | Types of Skillion Roof | Uses of Skillion Roof | How to Build a Skillion Roof. The acquisition of interlayers, such as manufacturer buildings to office buildings, needs several extra layers inside the plant. Methods of Retrofitting Building. Advantages of Retrofitting of Building.

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation Fire Protection System Installation Energy Efficiency Structural Systems 52

Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

This building serves as a focal point for ongoing revitalization efforts in the area, combining cultural heritage with modern developments. The Landmarks Preservation Commission played a crucial role in ensuring that the character of the district was maintained while adapting to modern needs.

Historic Preservation 52

Historic Preservation Real Estate Development Building Commissioning Building Design 52

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 20, 2023

Furthermore, a Polish Shipyard Is Taking Part in the Construction of a UK Type 31 Building of Ships in Frigates. Construction output is more than 7% above its 2019 average, making it the best-performing major sector in recent years. Fiscal incentives and emergency measures that stabilized the economy fueled this disparity.

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Performance Measurement Building Commissioning Real Estate Development 52

UK Construction Blog

MAY 25, 2023

The Secretary of State grants Development authorisation Orders (DCOs) for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs), combining planning authority with additional consents such listed building authorisation. The Treasury asked the National Infrastructure Commission for advice. New build work rose 0.7%

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Infrastructure Development Building Performance Measurement Government Works 52

Building Information Management

JUNE 25, 2012

Fede ral Buildings Personnel Training Act. In accordance with the Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act 2010 (FBPTA), the below curriculum is recommended relating to facility. performance buildings. . Achieving this level of performance requires a government-­?wide Curriculum -­?

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Project Management Consulting Building Performance Measurement 40

Building Information Management

JUNE 25, 2012

Fede ral Buildings Personnel Training Act. In accordance with the Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act 2010 (FBPTA), the below curriculum is recommended relating to facility. performance buildings. . Achieving this level of performance requires a government-­?wide Curriculum -­?

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Project Management Consulting Building Performance Measurement 40

In Eight

APRIL 25, 2023

This is why more and more capital project contractors have begun turning to building information modeling (BIM) to gain efficiencies in time and effort that have long eluded them — and cost them in less-than-optimal project outcomes. Modeling has gone full-force, high-tech. This isn’t a solo exercise, however.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Building Materials Building Performance Measurement 52

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 26, 2023

After a comprehensive year-long search, Brad Jacobs has announced his intention to create a market leader in building products distribution — an industry with approximately $800 billion in annual revenue between North America and Europe, according to industry estimates. The company will be called QXO, Inc.

Building Products Distribution 52

Building Products Distribution Risk Management Building Commissioning Building Materials 52

In Eight

JUNE 22, 2023

CAPEX can include a major tank repair for an existing asset, purchasing a new piece of equipment, or building a new plant. If the owner is responsible, they will tend to buy their own as a short-term measure or try to adapt what they already have. CAPEX is often used to fund new, major projects or invest in key acquisitions.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Land Use Regulations Building Performance Measurement Project Management 52

iField Smart

MARCH 8, 2023

As projects continue to display extreme complexities for Architects, General Contractors , Specialty Contractors, Building Engineers, and other stakeholders, traditional processes fail to achieve the required outcomes. Predictive intuition supports teams identify, measure, and reduce risks. Networking. Predictive intuition.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management 52

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Building Information Modeling Model Management. BIM is a term which represents three separate but linked functions: Building Information Modeling: Is a BUSINESS PROCESS for generating and leveraging building data to design, construct and operate the building during its lifecycle. Attribute. Weight=7300, etc.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Materials Manufacturing Building Products Distribution 40

In Eight

JULY 25, 2023

Integration makes data transfer a more straightforward process — either building a tech stack using components that blend seamlessly with each other or going all-in on a single-vendor integrated platform. Many construction companies rely on earned value management (EVM) metrics that measure project progress in terms of cost and schedule.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Project Management Building Optimization Schedule Management 52

CCR Magazine

MARCH 20, 2025

The ROI of Smart Landscape Integration Smart landscape technology delivers measurable returns that extend far beyond aesthetic improvements. The most advanced systems now incorporate machine learning capabilities that gradually optimize performance based on historical data specific to your property’s microclimate.

Landscaping 40

Landscaping Property Management Cost Control Energy Conservation 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Sustainable building. Massive amounts of data are created from project inception to design, planning, building, closeout, operations and beyond. We’ll walk through hh2’s integration between Sage CRE 300 and Autodesk Build as well as Quickbooks Online, which integrates with Autodesk Build using ACC Connect.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Schedule Management Change Management 52

In Eight

AUGUST 4, 2023

Predictable outcomes Digitalized field collection processes can track labor and equipment hours, quantity progress, issues and potential change orders to help construction companies optimize work in the field. The workflow gaps will also be valuable for defining and measuring return on investment to your organization.

Project Management 52

Project Management Construction Management Change Management Project Management Consulting 52

Construction Specifier

APRIL 16, 2025

As the global focus on sustainability and climate change intensifies, the United States is seeing a new trend in building restoration-deep energy retrofits. buildings account for nearly 50 percent of energy consumption and 35 percent of total energy-related emissions.

Sustainability 59

Sustainability Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Systems Building Performance Measurement 59

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 14, 2025

Key Takeaways Air quality monitoring is the continuous measurement of pollutants that provides crucial data for detecting harmful contaminants, with systems tracking parameters including humidity, temperature, CO2, VOCs and formaldehyde across diverse environments. Every breath you take matters.

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Environmental Impact Assessment Quality Assurance Quality Control Building Performance Measurement 52

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Preventive maintenance services should be performed by a qualified manufacturer’s service representative. Notify affected personnel before performing PM (alarmed or security entrances). Observe performance of various components, such as brake, limit switches, door operating speed, motor, gear box, etc. Standard tools – basic 2.

Maintenance 40

Maintenance Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Electrical Wiring Installation 40

Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2012

The core competencies identified include competencies relating to building operations and maintenance, energy management, sustainability, water efficiency, safety (including electrical safety) and building performance measures. Fede ral Buildings Personnel Training Act.

Building Performance Measurement 45

Building Performance Measurement Fire Protection System Installation Renewable Energy Systems Fire Protection Systems 45

UK Construction Blog

MAY 17, 2023

Meanwhile, warranty service provider for structures Build-Zone is celebrating its 20th year in the building industry as an insurer. Furthermore, there are indications that things are turning around in the building business in the UK. Peter manages company development and customer success for Build-Zone and sets strategic goals.

Zoning 52

Zoning Insurance Management Warranty Structural Systems 52

Construction Specifier

JULY 16, 2024

Retrofitting as a solution A critical lever to limiting global temperature rise, or at least in the built environment, which is a major emissions contributor, is upgrading or retrofitting hundreds of millions of buildings across the world. C (35 F) above pre-industrial levels. Overall, the report found that the U.S.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 59

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Energy Efficiency Environmental Impact Assessment 59

CCR Magazine

MARCH 2, 2025

The All-Spectrum UV Monitoring System from Aerapy offers a seamless, real-time solution for measuring and reporting multiple ultraviolet (UV) wavelengths in critical HVAC airstream disinfection and coil-cleaning applications. The web-based user interface and reporting dashboard easily integrate with most building automation systems (BAS/BMS).

HVAC Systems 52

HVAC Systems Building Performance Measurement Building Automation Roofing Systems 52

Stok

JANUARY 31, 2019

Companies like Comfy and PLASTARC that provide data-drive tech solutions for occupant experience have exploded in the past years, and more projects are shifting toward Monitoring Based Commissioning (MBCx) as an ongoing performance solution by keeping a continuous pulse on comprehensive building data. Disrupting the Status Quo.

Real Estate Development 73

Real Estate Development Building Resilience Building Materials Manufacturing Building Performance Measurement 73