CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Whether for extensive renovation work, property valuation, or facility management purposes, performing an accurate measured building survey is an important part of understanding any real estate asset in London. The surveyor begins by reviewing any existing building plans or documents.

Surveying 52

Surveying Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

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

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

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

Building Radar

JULY 15, 2024

Insurance plays a crucial role in managing risks and ensuring the successful completion of any construction project. It covers bodily injury, property damage, and personal injury claims that arise during the course of a project. It’s a form of property insurance that protects against damage to the structure and stored materials.

Insurance Management 52

Insurance Management Risk Management Project Management Consulting Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Construction Specifier

JULY 24, 2024

By Heather Bender Images courtesy Clopay Corporation Fire-rated counter doors are a staple for counter-height openings in areas such as cafeterias, laboratories, and concession stands to contain and control a space in the event of a fire. Compliance with building codes. Personal injury and property loss. Project documentation.

Fire Protection Systems 59

Fire Protection Systems Building Code Compliance Controls Manufacturing Building Materials Manufacturing 59

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

By Iltaz Alam and Marysusan Couturier Photo ©Chris Boswell/Dreamstime.com Ensuring a building’s durability and energy efficiency hinges on a continuous air barrier throughout the building enclosure. Critical are the tie-ins between different components and materials, which must be properly managed and installed to prevent failures.

Waterproofing Systems 52

Waterproofing Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Roofing Systems Building Materials 52

BD+C

MARCH 31, 2023

Steven Huck, District Sales Manager at CENTRIA Why Choose an IMP in an Extreme Weather Zone? In selecting a building envelope system, designers and architects need to weigh a variety of considerations. Thermal performance The industry standard for thermal performance remains the R value.

Zoning 105

Zoning Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Building Performance Measurement 105

UK Construction Blog

MAY 8, 2024

The post Understanding Septic Tanks and How They Work and Regulatory Considerations for New Builds appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Septic tanks play a crucial role in managing wastewater for properties not connected to a centralised sewage system.

Piping Installation 62

Piping Installation Health Regulations Building Permits Safety Regulations 62

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Project stakeholders can now access critical model data with fewer steps; powerful new features provide greater control over cost and schedule management. The model is a great source of truth during design and planning, but data isn’t easily transferred to construction teams during the build phase of a project. New Orleans, LA.,

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 96

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Building Products Distribution Property Management 96

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

By Josh Rayburn Unpiloted systems continue transforming civil and structural engineering by improving efficiency, accuracy, and safety while empowering civil and structural engineers to control costs. An autonomous flying laser sensor makes scanning and capturing a building from the air easier.

Structural Systems 262

Structural Systems Landscaping Engineering Foundation Systems 262

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Why Should I Redesign My Commercial Property It is therefore important, before going into the how, to define the why. What do you think are the forces that are compelling you to redesign your commercial property? The redesign also makes it easier to build a new environment that would reflect your brand.

Building Permits 52

Building Permits HVAC Systems Cost Control Quality Control 52

UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2023

The post Benefits of Retro-Commissioning Your Buildings appeared first on UK Construction Blog. You can learn more about the solution here , while in this article we are going to discuss potential benefits of retro-commissioning your buildings. Let’s investigate some major profits you may receive after retro-commissioning a building.

Building Commissioning 62

Building Commissioning Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Efficiency HVAC Systems 62

The Pro Builder

MAY 22, 2023

But the Desert Comfort Idea Home , a high-performance, net-zero–energy custom home built in the Sonoran Desert north of Phoenix, the latest in a series of Idea Homes produced by Pro Builder , is very real … and it delivers all of the comforts a desert oasis promises. You can’t just assume they’ll figure it out.”

Roofing Systems 130

Roofing Systems HVAC System Installation Renewable Energy Systems Wall Systems 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This month, we have more than 35 product releases across Autodesk Construction Cloud platform and products, including Autodesk Build, Autodesk BIM Collaborate, Autodesk Takeoff, ProEst, BuildingConnected, Assemble, and BIM 360. Notification | Advanced Settings – Personalize Autodesk Build email notifications so teams stay on the same page.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 122

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Products Distribution Property Management Project Management 122

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

But pests aren’t just a nuisance – they can also carry diseases and cause property damage. These unwanted guests can cause numerous problems, affecting your business reputation, causing health hazards, and damaging your product and property. Here are some tips on how to prevent pests in your commercial space.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Building Controls Inspection Material Storage 52

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 93

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Project Management Consulting Steel Fabrication 93

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2022

Furthermore, measuring accuracy is impossible as there is no datum. Nonetheless validity of a construction cost estimate is critical to cost management. The management of a cost estimate involves updating costs with current data as it becomes available and revising the estimate to reflect changes. Ineffective cost management.

Estimating 100

Estimating Cost Control Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement 100

CCR Magazine

APRIL 8, 2024

Security is a paramount concern in multi-family residential properties today. The increasing demand for secure living spaces has prompted property managers and residents to seek multi-family residential security solutions that provide peace of mind.

Property Management 52

Property Management Building Performance Measurement Safety Regulations Risk Management 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2024

Some building materials are more durable than others, like stone and steel, but unfortunately the days of structures surviving thousands of years, like the Egyptian pyramids and Roman cathedrals, are over. Therefore, preventive maintenance of building exteriors has become more important than ever.

Maintenance 52

Maintenance Building Performance Measurement Inspection Roofing Systems 52

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Keeping in view the psychological effects of climate change the construction industry has to find ways of how it can build structures that can effectively withstand the changing climate conditions. In addition to bearing these characteristics, a resilient building is flexibly designed, resource efficient, and energy efficient as well.

Building Resilience 52

Building Resilience Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Building Performance Measurement 52

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Whether you’re building a new home or looking to replace windows and doors in an existing property, finding the right manufacturer is key. Andersen has state-of-the-art testing facilities and rigid quality control standards to ensure exceptional performance and durability.

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Products Distribution Controls Manufacturing Energy Efficiency 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 1, 2023

A new residential community has sprouted up and the homeowners want to beautify their front lawns, so they go to a nearby property to gather some fresh topsoil. Dan Kennedy, project manager, Environmental, Interagency & International Services Branch, New York District, U.S. Credit: DeShawn Bowser, Public Affairs, New York District.

Public Works 130

Public Works Building Performance Measurement Zoning Property Management 130

Maltaward

MAY 14, 2024

For industrial facilities, factories, warehouses, and large commercial properties with heavy and regular foot and vehicle traffic, ensuring round-the-clock and comprehensive security is crucial. This could mean separate checkpoints for buildings like warehouses, loading bays, and executive offices, for example.

Zoning 52

Zoning Quality Control Property Management Facility Management 52

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The importance of moisture management cannot be overstated. Water intrusion comes with the potential for moisture-related issues like mold and rot in the building envelope. Moisture management strategies impact all stakeholders in the design and building process. Role of WRB in managing moisture. by Bijan Mansouri.

Building Performance Measurement 76

Building Performance Measurement Wall Systems Building Materials Material Handling 76

GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 16, 2018

Ready-mix producers must set controls in place at the plant, in transit and on the jobsite to optimize their production, minimize leakage and maximize profits. Monitoring mix design performance. Although new admixtures and concrete mix designs can achieve what's called "control flow concrete.". Wed, 05/16/2018 - 15:56.

Concrete Pouring 108

Concrete Pouring Building Performance Measurement Quality Control Building Optimization 108

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Key Takeaways Soft strip demolition is a careful process of removing non-structural elements from buildings, prepping for renovation or demolition while preserving structural integrity and allowing potential reuse of materials. Safety is a cornerstone of any soft strip demolition project.

Environmental Impact Assessment 62

Environmental Impact Assessment Historic Preservation Safety Regulations Building Performance Measurement 62

Construction Specifier

JUNE 25, 2024

and Steven Gaynor, MBA Photo courtesy Tenmat New York City recently became the first jurisdiction in the country to reject and rewrite major sections of the International Building Code’s ( IBC ’s) language around fire protection in exterior facades. For decades, buildings have relied on intumescent materials for fire control.

Fire Protection System Installation 59

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Building Code Compliance Building Codes 59

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Most companies implement modern software, AI, AR/VR algorithms, and other technologies to free performers from a range of challenges and stay competitive in the ever-changing niche. Digital solutions reshape the building industry and make it more flexible. Digital solutions improve modeling performance as well.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 48

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Risk Management Site Planning 48

UK Construction Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

By understanding, identifying, and addressing spalling, you can protect your property and maintain its aesthetic appeal. A proactive approach helps retain the aesthetics and stability of your brickwork while safeguarding your property from possible risks. Here are some steps you can take: Ensure proper drainage and moisture control.

Masonry 62

Masonry Maintenance Structural Systems Wall Systems 62

GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 14, 2018

P2P Initiative can advance further via in-transit concrete management system. One of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association’s (NRMCA) goals is to advance the industry away from prescriptive specifications into more versatile performance specifications†. These requirements should be clear, achievable, measurable and enforceable.

Building Performance Measurement 60

Building Performance Measurement Property Management Quality Control Facility Management 60

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 Energy Efficiency 52

West Shore Construction

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

With the Atlantic Hurricane Season bringing potential devastation every year, the state has continuously worked to improve its infrastructure, laws, and resources to help homeowners protect their properties and lives. This often left homeowners without the necessary protective measures, increasing their vulnerability during hurricane season.

Insurance Management 98

Insurance Management Roofing Systems Structural Systems Building Code Compliance 98

CCR Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

The Role of Construction in Sustainable Development Eco-Friendly Materials: Choosing the right material is a crucial element in the concept of green building. They act both as environmentally friendly solutions and as additions to the construction that will improve the appearance of a building as well as functionality.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Energy Conservation Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

To meet their responsibilities as stakeholders of the built environment ( facilities and other built structures ), public sector owners need to have the ability to determine the number, total cost, and measure the performance of renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and construction projects.

Property Management 45

Property Management Estimating Construction Management Structural Systems 45

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

The allure of oak frames as a building material lies in its robustness and the natural warmth it adds to any design. Opting for a self-build conservatory kit presents a cost-effective alternative to traditional extensions, providing an alluring addition to a property that increases its value while enhancing the quality of living space.

Safety Regulations 62

Safety Regulations Roofing Systems Building Code Compliance Quality Control 62

CivilJungle

APRIL 27, 2023

An entire station is a combination of a digital theodolite, an electronic distance measuring device (EDM) and a microprocessor with a memory unit. When the Digital theodolite has been used with a built-in electronic distance-measuring unit, the birth of this new concept in fully automated surveying started.

Surveying 98

Surveying Building Performance Measurement Mapping Foundation Systems 98