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

MARCH 6, 2024

Credit – Ben Checkley BAS In support of effective ongoing operations and maintenance at Rothera, measures were introduced to improve drainage performance along the runway. Through the increased drainage, the new surface will reduce the risk of floods and ice build-up.

Building Commissioning 130

Building Commissioning Energy Efficiency Building Performance Measurement Project Management 130

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. However, because of how the M&V credit has evolved from LEED version 2.0

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?’ However, because of how the M&V credit has evolved from LEED version 2.0

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Electrical Systems Energy Efficiency 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 19, 2024

He was monitoring the federally threatened bird – the Piping Plover ( Charadrius melodus ), one of several environmental conservation measures performed by the agency on all coastal restoration projects to ensure wildlife is not harmed. While doing this he spotted what looked like spinach sprouting out of the sand by his foot.

Building Performance Measurement 130

Building Performance Measurement Environmental Impact Assessment Piping Installation Public Works 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. The following changes to how Compass builds led to some significant environmental achievements. Compass Datacenters is among them. Roofing materials.

Sustainability 126

Sustainability Building Performance Measurement Energy Efficiency Building Commissioning 126

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

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

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 14, 2021

Owner leadership and commitment remain the only solution to rampant facilities repair, renovation, and new build waste. Rethink, rebuild, and improve your repair, renovation, and new build activities and reduce costs 20% – 30%+ by implementing robust, integrated LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery.

Quality Assurance 81

Quality Assurance Lean Construction Building Commissioning Building Performance Measurement 81

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

the handoff from project design and delivery to construction or construction to commissioning), we lose data. As a result, we lose a lot of the hard work performed in one phase and in many ways start over in the next phase–with less fidelity and detail. This will help the sector drive sustainable outcomes. Absolutely.

Stakeholder Engagement 130

Stakeholder Engagement Structural Systems Building Performance Measurement Foundation Systems 130

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

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Orders are now being accepted for the latest 2024 edition of the ANSI/NETA Standard for Electrical Commissioning Specifications for Electrical Power Equipment and Systems , a publication of NETA, the InterNational Electrical Testing Association. <p>The post NETA releases 2024 ANSI/NETA standard for electrical commissioning.

Electrical Systems 52

Electrical Systems Building Commissioning Building Standards Building Performance Measurement 52

OmTrak

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

New Model Guidance for Building Manuals Issued by Australian Building Codes Board The Australian Building Codes Board has developed a new Model Guidance for Building Manuals. This guidance is a national model for building manuals defining the minimum building manual information requirements.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Building Commissioning Building Performance Measurement Building Codes 52

OmTrak

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

New Model Guidance for Building Manuals Issued by Australian Building Codes Board The Australian Building Codes Board has developed a new Model Guidance for Building Manuals. This guidance is a national model for building manuals defining the minimum building manual information requirements.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Building Commissioning Building Performance Measurement Building Codes 52

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

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. Energy recovery system. MERV 8 filtration. •

Renewable Energy Systems 59

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

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

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Structural silicone glazing (SSG) continues to grow in popularity for its aesthetic and performance characteristics. Its superior thermal performance compared to captured systems allows designers to enable compliance with more stringent energy standards and code requirements while reducing sightlines between glazed units.

Structural Systems 59

Structural Systems Building Performance Measurement Quality Control Building Code Compliance 59

Practical Law Construction

JUNE 15, 2021

The NABERS UK system focuses on the energy efficiency of office buildings when they are in use, to gauge actual performance in a way that is comparable with similar buildings. The scheme seeks to close the existing gap between theoretical design-based energy performance and actual in-use energy performance.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Contracts Energy Efficiency Project Management Consulting 52

Building Information Management

JUNE 19, 2013

Requires IFC BIM for new buildings. Building Information Management – A Standard Framework and Guide to BS 1192. Recommended 2D symbols of building elements for use in building information modelling. BIM as part of public sector building project procurement. Mandatory BIM for government projects. GSA; USACE.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 70

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Project Management Consulting Building Codes 70

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 22, 2024

Additionally, the government allocates reimbursements based on results, so the survey directly impacts a hospital’s financial performance. 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.

Flooring Systems 95

Flooring Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Quality Control Building Performance Measurement 95

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 12, 2016

Metaldyne Performance Group (MPG) will expand its operations in North Vernon, IN, creating up to 126 new jobs by 2019. Photo: Metaldyne Performance Group). The new building will be adjacent to MPG’s current 130,000-square-foot facility. The Michigan-based company will invest $30.6 The Michigan-based company will invest $30.6

Building Performance Measurement 47

Building Performance Measurement Building Commissioning Site Planning Construction Equipment 47

Stok

MAY 23, 2023

The e nergy efficient commercial building tax deduction (IRS 179D ) is a simple way for building owners to make the most of their investment in high-performance real estate. baseline building. baseline building. Stok recently completed 179D consulting for a client across four buildings totaling 1.82

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Building Code Compliance Building Codes Building Performance Measurement 52

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. Alanna joined Parkhill in 2013 and specializes in Building Information Modeling (BIM), HVAC design automation, and building acoustics.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management 147

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.

Public Works 52

Public Works Procurement Building Performance Measurement Building Commissioning 52

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

(Source: A report for the Government Construction Client Group Building Information Modelling (BIM) Working Party Strategy Paper March 2011). 2 COBie (Construction Operations Building information exchange) was developed by a number of US public agencies to improve the handover process to building owner-operators.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 55

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Facility Management Handover Building Commissioning 55

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 21, 2024

The post Find About the Latest News on Steel Used to Build the UK Wedgetail Facility, the Dispute Over UK Parliament’s £22bn Renovations, Innocrete3d Launches UK 3dcp, and a Timber in Construction Roadmap Should Start With Education appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Totally revolting.” Latham isn’t alone.

Fire Protection System Installation 64

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Cost Control Government Works 64

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 10, 2023

But buildings under construction have many moving parts and a lot of people put those parts into action. Autodesk Build has been a complete game changer for a lot of our processes. Not only is this a huge help for us with closeout, but we also use it for commissioning, startup checklists, punch lists, and more.

Building Standards 52

Building Standards Construction Management Building Performance Measurement Project Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 21, 2021

For example, project stages, such as commissioning, are too often started, but the completeness and availability of data to support the work needed is not sufficient. Creating Trust: What Gets Measured Gets Managed. It is also a key element in building trust in the data. Supplier performance is a good example.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Building Standards Building Performance Measurement Project Management 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

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

Business Facilities

JULY 24, 2019

The reality of economic development can’t be expressed in sound bite-sized morsels, and the progress of locations in meeting today’s challenges can’t always be measured in winners and losers. Sometimes it’s the nuances that reveal more:?a The center will ultimately employ up to 2,000 associates.

Renewable Energy Systems 111

Renewable Energy Systems Zoning Electrical Systems Infrastructure Development 111