UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2023

The post Benefits of Retro-Commissioning Your Buildings appeared first on UK Construction Blog. From HVAC to lighting, plumbing to insulation – retro-commissioning empowers you to fine-tune operations and eliminate wasteful practices that may have become ingrained over time. So, What Exactly Is Retro-Commissioning?

Building Commissioning 62

Building Commissioning Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Efficiency HVAC Systems 62

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 8, 2024

Headquartered in New York City, AKF is a specialized mechanical, electrical, and plumbing firm that designs complex healthcare, science and technology, and mission-critical facilities. Our combined practices are poised to accelerate our growth in various complex building sectors, not only locally in the Northeast but also across the USA.

Plumbing Systems 202

Plumbing Systems Fire Protection Systems Building Commissioning Electrical Systems 202

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 26, 2024

As vertical transportation department manager, Yaghobi focuses on enhancing and reinforcing the firm’s growing range of elevator and escalator design services on transportation and building projects. and contract leadership for the United States Postal Service for more than 50 mail facilities across the country. WSP in the U.S.

Project Management Consulting 130

Project Management Consulting Facility Management Building Commissioning Government Works 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 20, 2024

The progressive design-build project, totaling approximately $175 million, will upgrade solids handling facilities and incorporate cutting-edge technology to sustainably transform wastewater to a renewable energy source and a nutrient-rich soil amendment. Completion is projected by the end of 2029.

Building Design 130

Building Design Renewable Energy Systems Project Management Consulting Energy Efficiency 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 5, 2024

Since 2019, Xylem technology has enabled water managers around the world to treat over 13 billion cubic meters of water for reuse – equivalent to the domestic water needs of 197 million people annually. The commitments are captured in Xylem’s 2023 Sustainability Report , which also details the company’s progress to advance water security.

Sustainability 200

Sustainability Risk Management Building Performance Measurement Facility Management 200

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 18, 2023

Department of Energy (DOE) has selected APTIM to deactivate, decommission, and remove (DD&R) the Ion Beam Facility (IBF), a former nuclear testing site within the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). Army Corps of Engineers, Army Reactor Office, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and Department of Defense. Baton Rouge, La.

Facility Management 130

Facility Management Building Commissioning Building Materials Project Management 130

BD+C

APRIL 17, 2013

Commissioned in the mid-1950s by luxury auto importer Max Hoffman to market Jaguars, the 3,600-sf Hoffman Auto Showroom at 430 Park Avenue by Frank Lloyd Wright has been razed. Architects Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers Retail Centers'

Building Commissioning 100

Building Commissioning Building Permits Ramps Facility Management 100

BD+C

JUNE 6, 2014

AT Design Office has proposed a design for a floating city, which was commissioned by the China Communications Construction Company. The same type of blocks are currently being used by CCCC to build a bridge between Hong Kong and Macau. Architects Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers'

Building Commissioning 101

Building Commissioning Facility Management Building Design Communication 101

BD+C

JULY 15, 2013

New York-based developer Related Companies announced that it has commissioned Zaha Hadid Architects to design a boutique condominium adjacent to the High Line at 520 West 28th Street in Chelsea just south of Hudson Yards. Architects Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers Multifamily Housing Construction'

Building Commissioning 92

Building Commissioning Facility Management Mapping Building Design 92

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

PEARLAND, Texas — The City of Pearland broke ground on the expansion of the Barry Rose Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Replacement and Expansion project, which will increase the plant’s wastewater treatment capacity from 3.1 McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. million gallons per day (MGD) to 5.0

Lifts 130

Lifts Building Commissioning Facility Management Structural Systems 130

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

ATLANTA – A newly published standard focused on the commissioning process will help ensure a fully functional, fine-tuned facility. Architects Mechanical Systems Sustainable Design and Construction Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers Plumbing'

Plumbing Systems 82

Plumbing Systems Building Commissioning Facility Management Plumbing 82

BD+C

AUGUST 27, 2014

According to Archdaily , the school no longer meets the revised requirements by the Higher Learning Commission, a non-profit group whose approval is mandatory for the National Architectural Accrediting Board''s accreditation process. Architects Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers Building Team'

Architecture 88

Architecture Building Commissioning Facility Management Risk Management 88

Stok

JULY 31, 2019

While we love good intentions, the design of a high performance building doesn’t mean much if it doesn’t operate at the performance standard it was designed to. All too often, building performance is the focus of the design phase but left to chance in operations. This building performance issue is out of control(s)!

Building Commissioning 53

Building Commissioning Building Optimization Building Controls Cost Control 53

BD+C

AUGUST 23, 2013

Demand for the services of commissioning professionals is rising and will continue to rise into the near future, according to a survey by PECI and the Building Commissioning Association (BCA). Architects Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers Energy Efficiency Insulation M/E/P Systems'

Surveying 77

Surveying Building Commissioning Energy Efficiency Facility Management 77

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2022

How to Increase Building Performance and Meet LEED Requirements. Owners and clients expect a seamless handover, which is the key to efficient facility management and operations. The main driving force behind a successful project is improved commissioning—and that’s what you’ll learn about below. .

Building Commissioning 84

Building Commissioning Handover Building Information Modeling (BIM) Renewable Energy Systems 84

Roads Online

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The $80 million Institute of Applied Technology – Construction is now open in Western Sydney, with the new facility set to provide courses relevant to current and future industry requirements. In 2020 the NSW Government commissioned a review on the NSW vocational education and training (VET) sector.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 105

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Commissioning Facility Management Carpentry 105

BD+C

OCTOBER 23, 2013

The Securities and Exchange Commission today voted 5-0 to propose rules aimed at letting startups tap large numbers of ordinary investors for small amounts of capital. Architects Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers'

Building Commissioning 87

Building Commissioning Facility Management Building Design Engineering 87

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 10, 2023

Sundt Construction has promoted Sean Falvey to Vice President and Sacramento Regional Director for Sundt’s Building Group, California District. As Sundt’s new leader Falvey will oversee Sundt’s Northern California building projects and collaborate closely with senior leadership on long-term strategy and planning. “We

Building Commissioning 130

Building Commissioning Building Controls Public Works Project Management 130

BD+C

JUNE 17, 2013

To quantify the illuminance and energy consumption levels achieved by increasing the ceiling’s light reflectance (LR), ceiling system manufacturer Armstrong World Industries commissioned Brinjac Engineering to conduct two controlled studies. Illuminance is a measure of the intensity of light on a unit area of a surface.).

Ceiling Systems 77

Ceiling Systems Wall Systems Building Automation Building Commissioning 77

Roads Online

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

With a diverse team of people and a network of recycling facilities and asphalt plants across Brisbane and Melbourne, Alex Fraser has recovered and recycled more than 58 million tonnes of concrete, brick, rock, asphalt, and glass. All used to produce specification products needed to build greener roads and infrastructure.

Green Building 105

Green Building Building Commissioning Building Materials Material Handling 105

BDC Network

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Sustainability Group will strengthen Suffolk’s in-house expertise and ability to design and execute a wider range of green building solutions. On average, Burke managed about 40 sustainability projects per year worth over $1 billion. Burke earned an MS in Sustainability Management from Columbia University.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Building Commissioning Project Management Consulting 105

BD+C

JUNE 13, 2014

BIG, along with HG Merz, Luchinger & Meyer and Muller Illien were commissioned by the company to design their newest flagship, which will also be an expansion of the company’s headquarters. Body Image: read more.

Building Commissioning 72

Building Commissioning Facility Management Building Design Engineering 72

PC Construction

MARCH 13, 2024

The progressive design-build project, totaling approximately $175 million, will upgrade solids handling facilities and incorporate cutting-edge technology to sustainably transform wastewater to a renewable energy source and a nutrient-rich soil amendment. Completion is projected by the end of 2029.

Building Design 91

Building Design Renewable Energy Systems Project Management Consulting Energy Efficiency 91

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

To help see this vital project to fruition, NAT sought out Hill International to provide Project Management services on the Cairo Monorail. In an area famous for sand blowing with the wind, a monorail system represents an innovative solution that eliminates the problem of sand building up along the line.

Structural Systems 299

Structural Systems Electrical Systems Government Works Public Works 299

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 9, 2012

The Construction-Operations Building information exchange (COBie) format is the international standard for the exchange of information about managed facility assets. These products cover the entire facility life-cycle from planning, design, construction, commissioning to operations, maintenance, and space management.

Facility Management 45

Facility Management Quality Control Building Standards Building Commissioning 45

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 19, 2023

For owners and contractors alike, commissioning and handover process can be stressful, expensive, and long. Nonetheless, a streamlined handover process is key to ensuring facilities are up and running on day one and contractors can successfully closeout a project and move onto other jobs.

Handover 98

Handover Closeout Building Commissioning Specialty Contracting 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Pediatricians’ offices have long tried to combat that fear by creating a softer and more child-friendly environment with toys, games and colorful décor, but what if the building itself was designed from the ground-up to directly address and distract from children’s anxiety — starting from the moment they pull into the parking lot?

Building Design 130

Building Design Project Management Consulting Facility Management Building Materials 130

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 18, 2024

STV will provide comprehensive systems, civil and structural engineering services for the traction power site layout design, substation building foundations and retaining walls. While STV has provided maintenance facility design for MTS in the past, this marks the first collaboration between MTS and our systems team,” said Ja-Mie Luey, P.E.,

Structural Systems 100

Structural Systems Foundation Systems Wall Systems Electrical Systems 100

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

BD+C

AUGUST 4, 2014

Soho Properties’ CEO Sharif El-Gamal commissioned French architect Jean Nouvel to design the Islam Museum on a site the company purchased on 49-51 Park Place for $10.7 Architects Building Owner Contractors Designers Cultural Facilities Engineers Facility Managers Religious Facilities'

Building Commissioning 55

Building Commissioning Facility Management Property Management Building Design 55

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

The 2024 Class of Rising Stars in the AEC Industry Jeremy Mano Architect/Project Manager ARRIVE Architecture Group Bedford, TX Jeremy Mano is a bright architectural professional who stands out not only for his innovative designs but also for his commitment to teaching, research, public service, leadership, and exemplary time management.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management 147

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 20, 2024

Flexibility is a priority for modern convention centers as these facilities are increasingly focused on serving multiple functions at once rather than the traditional approach of mainly booking large single exhibitions. The project is overall designed toward LEED Silver green building standards.

Engineering 100

Engineering Plumbing Systems Roofing Systems Electrical Systems 100

CCE Magazine

MAY 9, 2023

The Italian business commissioned an automation solution to enhance warehouse space and efficiency F.lli Zangrillo Materiali da Costruzione (Zangillo), Italian distributor of hardware and building materials, is set to achieve faster deliveries as it begins automating its facilities.

Construction Equipment 52

Construction Equipment Building Commissioning Building Automation Facility Management 52

OmTrak

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Building Manuals: Embracing Change for Safer, Efficient Facilities The Building Confidence Report (BCR) In 2018, the Building Confidence Report (BCR) was tabled by State and Territory Building Ministers in response to concerns regarding building defects and cladding fires.

Building Code Compliance 71

Building Code Compliance Safety Regulations Land Use Regulations Facility Management 71