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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.
Construction News
APRIL 9, 2024
A government-commissioned review has floated the creation a new body for transforming existing buildings – to oversee cladding work, retrofitting and decent homes standards.
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Breaking Ground on Better Payment Processes: Strategies for Construction Pros
Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors
Building Information Management
JUNE 19, 2013
Standard: Collaborative production of architectural, engineering and construction information. Mandatory BIM for government projects. Requires IFC BIM for new buildings. Building Information Management – A Standard Framework and Guide to BS 1192. Work with key agencies on pilot projects. BS 1192:2007.
Roads Online
DECEMBER 18, 2024
The Lintec CSD2500B is ideal for any job site and has worked on several prominent infrastructure projects worldwide. In Africa, the Lintec CSD2500B worked on a 14.2-kilometre However, it presented a challenge for Lintec & Linnhoff as the company had to install and commission 100 per cent remotely.
Practical Law Construction
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Interestingly, moral rights don’t even get a mention in the commonly used standard form contracts such as JCT , NEC and FIDIC and yet they can often be a critical risk issue for many construction projects. However they will stay with (and transfer with) the work and continue to vest in the originating author or artist.
Roads Online
DECEMBER 11, 2024
It has introduced electric power into some of its best-selling goods, providing substitutes for conventional diesel-powered machinery, with many of these solutions being touted for potential use in major government infrastructure projects across Australia. Especially in large-scale and government-led projects.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Nominated by their peers for their exceptional achievements, these under-40 individuals aren't just building structures—they're constructing the future. Together with the core team at Amstein+Walthert, he establishes new ways of working in the other branches. Mark Jason Villanueva, Newcon Builders Pte.
Job Order Contracting
MAY 17, 2022
“ESG- Using Environmental, Social and Governance factors to evaluate companies and countries on how far advanced they are with sustainability. 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?
Stonemark
AUGUST 9, 2020
Broadly speaking, however, commercial construction regulations come down to five essential sets of standards; we will discuss these in the post below. However, a good knowledge of local planning and building department practices and expectations can help streamline the approval process.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 9, 2023
Construction often involves complex logistical planning and coordination, but what happens when you add a building in one of the harshest environments on earth to the mix? With this project, we can enhance our science capabilities to better understand climate change during this crucial time in our lives.”
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 10, 2024
Through this work, this year’s class of Rising Stars have directly benefited the design profession, their employers, project owners, and society. This impact also extends to work done in their communities as well as leadership and mentorship within their firms.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
DECEMBER 15, 2022
AIMP is part of the long-term Government investment programme to modernise its research facilities in the Polar Regions , including six existing buildings that have reached the end of their life. “We’re building something in the most isolated, remote part of the world. ” Strict environmental standards.
CCR Magazine
APRIL 13, 2024
The updated 404-page standard was revised to provide contractors, designers, and facility owners with the information they need to apply effective and efficient solutions to their projects. All of SMACNA’s standards manuals are available in print or PDF format via SMACNA’s online bookstore. SMACNA has national offices in Chantilly, Va.,
Best Practices Construction Law
APRIL 18, 2013
This is due to the Federal mandate of requiring a specified wage rate on road work. If a state does not have a mandated state Prevailing Wage, then the Davis-Bacon rate would be adopted for the wages for workers on the highway project. Image: USDAgov. Governor Haslam Legislation davis-bacon act prevailing wages wage payment'
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. ONS claimed the decline ‘came primarily from a decrease in new work (5.0%
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.
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.
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.
Contractors Liability Blog
AUGUST 19, 2024
Check with your local city or county office, such as the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government or the Louisville Metro Department of Codes & Regulations, for specific requirements. Electricians: The Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings, and Construction (HBC) issues electrical licenses.
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.
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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.
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Practical Law Construction
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
A key concept introduced by Part 4 of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA 2022) is the Accountable Person (AP). Required in relation to every occupied higher-risk building , the AP is the “dutyholder” who has responsibility for the fire and structural safety of the building during occupation.
Contractors Liability Blog
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Overview of the Licensing Process in South Dakota For contractors working in South Dakota, obtaining the correct license is essential for legal operation and project success. Class B License: Focused on residential projects and limited commercial work. We’ll also cover the insurance and bonding requirements for each type of contractor.
Levelset
JUNE 16, 2022
The federal government is allocating over a trillion dollars in funding for public infrastructure construction projects over the course of the next decade. Protecting your payment rights on public works projects is crucial — contractors deal with payment issues on these projects just as much as on private ones.
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CivilJungle
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
There are various multinational as well as national construction companies in India which are working for the construction of highways, infrastructure, building, and Railway project. The infrastructure is one of the first priorities for the government in the development of the country. Revenue in Core. lakh crores.
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). In 2008 it was revised as COBie to ensure that it was relevant to facilities worldwide and was fully compatible with international standards for data and classification.
Business Facilities
JULY 24, 2019
Companies continue to choose the region as a place to establish and grow headquarters operations—choosing to build a future in metro Atlanta. Incubators and co-working spaces are another active part of Atlanta, where organizations and individuals across ecosystems come together to innovate solutions. Honeywell International Inc.
Practical Law Construction
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Less than two years ago, the government published the Construction Playbook , a comprehensive and quite visionary plan for changing the delivery of construction projects in order to “get it right from the start” If you haven’t looked at it so far, it is worth reading. What is new? What is new?
Business Facilities
JULY 24, 2019
Tennessee is proud to be a right-to-work state with no personal income tax on wages. The dedicated technology hub will help accelerate the Fortune 50 company’s technology transformation, serving as the epicenter for the team Lowe’s is hiring to help modernize its IT systems and build future retail experiences.
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. In the meantime, Construction Sector Must Embrace Technology to Avoid Threat of Insolvency.
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.
The Korte Company
AUGUST 12, 2020
Design-Build was not always accepted in the industry. So when he encountered Ralph Korte’s vision of Design-Build in action, he saw the industry’s future. . Every movement needs a believer—but also someone to put in the labor, work out the kinks and make it a reality. Exactly the kind of work Dennis did. .
Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 23, 2024
on the exterior of the building, which increases the effective thermal resistance of the assembly. Successful prefabricated cladding projects clearly delineate the prefabricated and field-installed portions of the work. EIFS adhesives, typically polymer-modified cementitious materials, are compatible with many WRAB chemistries.
Levelset
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Construction activity is incredibly intensive work — creating the built environment is inherently disruptive to the natural environment. In general, these laws apply to both contractors on the jobsite and the owner of the completed building. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
Building Information Management
JULY 26, 2012
General Services Administration (GSA) is to be commended for its leadership in improving energy and environmental performance across its federal building portfolio. GSA reduced emissions from federal buildings more than 20 percent compared with 2008. performance building rating system in the United States. Aedis Ince.
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.
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UK Construction Blog
JUNE 20, 2023
The council said summer work will enlarge carriageways, build key crossing sites, and modify roads. Balfour worked on pre-construction. The new centre will have its own character and be connected with the main campus to inspire young people to work in construction.
UK Construction Blog
JUNE 1, 2023
Moreover, a new collaborative work management solution has been released by Elecosoft. Harvey, a digital transformation pioneer, required a solution to document construction fire safety legislation, governance, and certification to reduce liability and improve building quality. We wanted to overcome documentation issues.”
BDC Network
JUNE 28, 2023
When office-to-residential conversion works 0 qpurcell Wed, 06/28/2023 - 13:29 Office Buildings The cost and design challenges involved with office-to-residential conversions can be daunting; designers need to devise creative uses to fully utilize the space.
Construction Marketing
OCTOBER 29, 2018
The license is an individual professional qualification that ensures that their facilities will be designed to the project specifications and meet all applicable building codes for owners. Both the AC and CPC certifications are accredited by the American National Standards Institute. Chair AIC Constructor Certification Commission.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
AUGUST 30, 2021
Mercury is a European contractor that builds and manages complex engineering projects that reimagine how people work and live in the built environment. Mercury employs 6,500 staff, including subcontractors, currently working across over ten locations in Europe. The road to standardisation.
Levelset
JUNE 3, 2022
The federal government is allocating over a trillion dollars in funding for public infrastructure construction projects over the course of the next decade — and a whole lot of that funding is going to go directly to individual states. Payment protection on Washington public projects. Washington State bond claim laws.
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Autodesk Construction Cloud
DECEMBER 16, 2021
In early 2021 Deloitte was commissioned by the Autodesk Foundation to help identify the labour markets most vulnerable to technological disruption in the Asia Pacific region.?The The report, The Future of Work is Now: is APAC Ready? New models of work throughout the economy . Automation in Construction .
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 1, 2022
The goal was to work on any project from any location—an approach that is still fundamental to how Benmax works today — to unlock the value of its BIM data. Engineers with access to CAD software and BIM data were working relatively efficiently, but those without access were continually recreating data. Unnecessary duplication.
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