CCR Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2024

Woodpeckers can cause substantial harm to a building’s exterior. Sto Strike Defense creates another layer of defense, preserving the look of the building and protecting the systems behind the cladding. The evolution of building regulations aims to reduce energy costs and improve resilience against climate change.

Wall Systems 59

Wall Systems Building Resilience Building Codes Building Materials Manufacturing 59

BDC Network

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Laboratories Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Facility Managers Architects Building Owners As part of an ongoing blog series, Matt McCord, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, Associate Principal with Flad Architects, discusses the future of the scientific workplace. Q: How does that impact design?

Modular Construction 98

Modular Construction Infrastructure Development Building Design Facility Management 98

CCR Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

Sustainable Building In today’s contemporary building industry, sustainability has emerged as an essential component. ” Sustainable construction seeks to reduce the adverse effects on the environment while simultaneously improving the comfort and well-being of the people who live in the building.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 52

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Real Estate Development Renewable Energy Systems 52

Building Radar

AUGUST 29, 2024

This trend necessitates a shift toward sustainable development practices to create livable, resilient, and eco-friendly urban environments. The push for green building certifications, energy-efficient designs, and sustainable materials is becoming more pronounced as cities strive to reduce their carbon footprint.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Prefabrication Modular Construction Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Buildern

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

As the need for residential development continues to rise, the focus is shifting toward smarter , faster , and more sustainable methods of building. Sustainable and Green Building Practices 3. Modular and Prefabricated Construction 4. IoT & Smart Buildings 10. Advanced Construction Technology 2. 3D Printing 7.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Building Information Modeling (BIM) Modular Construction 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 31, 2022

The resilience required to tackle the challenges of 2021 has become a solid foundation for building in 2022. “The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is an historic opportunity to transform what infrastructure we build and how we build it. Single family and residential will be strong markets next year.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 97

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Change Management Building Resilience 97

Construction Daily News

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Design-build firms and subcontractors know too well how expensive it is to miscalculate costs, miss design flaws, hire incompetent workers and waste materials. Undervaluing quality control. These visualization solutions allow viewers to scrutinize building designs and make modifications in real time. Having maladaptive modelers.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Modular Construction Building Automation Building Materials Manufacturing 52

CCR Magazine

JULY 16, 2024

Firstly, metals like steel offer superior strength-to-weight ratios compared to traditional building materials such as wood or concrete. Speed of Construction: Prefabricated metal components can be quickly assembled on-site, speeding up the construction process and reducing labor costs.

Steel Fabrication 52

Steel Fabrication Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Energy Efficiency 52

CCR Magazine

JUNE 13, 2024

We will delve into specific strategies and highlight how these approaches can lead to a thriving, resilient business. Sustainable Construction Practices: Green building practices are becoming increasingly important as environmental consciousness grows.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Risk Management Building Optimization Lean Construction 52

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

From skyscrapers to highways, homes to office buildings, every structure relies on careful planning and execution. Project managers should build extra time into schedules to account for unexpected issues. Another option is adopting more automation and prefabrication. Construction is the backbone of modern society.

Safety Regulations 52

Safety Regulations Schedule Management Material Handling Project Management Consulting 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Danielle O’Connell, Skanska USA Building Inc. Chris Walker, The PENTA Building Group. As Mechanical Engineer & Project Manager, Jason oversees the implementation of digital platforms in a multi-building and multi-phase project. Maggie Farrell, S. Wilson & Co. Aubrey Ginn, Shapiro & Duncan, Inc. Mohammad S.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 122

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Project Management Construction Management 122

UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2024

The post Enhancing Buildings with Modern Curtain Walling Systems appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Curtain walling is a type of cladding used in construction to protect buildings from weather and enhance their appearance. It doesn’t support structural loads, offering design flexibility and energy efficiency.

Wall Systems 64

Wall Systems Structural Systems Energy Efficiency Building Materials 64

Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Education and awareness continue the drive toward higher performance building envelopes, which is prompting greater consideration of insulation levels, R-value , airtightness, vapor diffusion, condensation control, acoustics, and more. As a result, more thought is now invested in material selection and whole system performance.

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Building Code Compliance 52

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Welcome to the Future of Home Building Lets face ithome building isnt what it used to be. If youre thinking about building a home, this is an exciting time to do it. Modern homes are now equipped with systems that let you control everything from your lights to your fridge with just a voice command or a tap on your phone.

Energy Efficiency 40

Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation Modular Construction Cost Control 40

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

CivilJungle

JANUARY 16, 2021

Bamboo as a building material has greater compressive strength and it is lightweight so that it is widely used as a construction material. Also, Read: What is Floating Foundation | Suitability of the Floating Foundation | Advantages & Disadvantage of Floating Foundation | How to Build a Floating House Foundation.

Architecture 69

Architecture Building Materials Roofing Systems Material Handling 69

CivilJungle

APRIL 5, 2021

Slabs are structural elements manufactured from concrete constructed to produce flat surfaces, usually horizontal, in building floors, roofs, bridges. Flat slabs are utilized in parking decks, commercial buildings, hotels. Utilized in developing floors of a multi-storeyed building. What Is a Slab? Advantages of Flat Slab .

Concrete Pouring 52

Concrete Pouring Roofing Systems Fire Protection System Installation Flooring Systems 52

CivilJungle

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

In building construction, the first stage is earth excavation , which is then followed by dewatering the trenches, laying of brick flat sloping and PCC layer, placing of reinforcement caging for the construction of footings, and finally the Concreting of foundations. Adhesive resins such as bitumen, tar, natural gum, wax etc.

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Waterproofing Systems Concrete Pouring Building Materials 52

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

UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

In todays news, we will look into the Chief Executive Officer of the Starship Group, Dave Dargan, who discusses why he strongly feels that expanding familiarity with modular building in housing hubs is essential in order to fulfil the government’s commitment to building 1.5 million homes. million new homes is to be achieved.

Modular Construction 52

Modular Construction Government Works Surveying Real Estate Development 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 15, 2023

For one, it’s an opportunity to build a physical legacy. From design and VDC professionals to business and project managers, these construction leaders aren't just building structures and facilities—they're shaping our world. He co-led the evaluation and deployment of Autodesk Build as DPR's collaborative project management solution.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Consulting Project Management 52

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Installing a mezzanine floor is one of the most efficient ways to effectively double your storage capacity without expanding the building footprint. Superior Inventory Control: The elevated vantage point allows managers to oversee operations, track inventory positions accurately, and identify process bottlenecks easily.

Material Storage 52

Material Storage Building Materials Manufacturing Flooring Systems Building Optimization 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 3, 2022

Organisations have worked hard to become more resilient, and improved their safety, quality and productivity in the process. The year ahead will bring the chance to build on this progress, and put businesses in the best possible position in this difficult environment.

Change Management 52

Change Management Government Works Project Management Construction Management 52

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardized cost databases have been introduced based upon MasterFormat that enable construction owners, service providers, building product manufactures, and technology providers to improve cost visibility and also expand upon using historical and/or custom cost data. 00 41 53 Bid Form – Design/Build (Single-Prime Contract).

Fire Protection System Installation 45

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Collaboration Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 45

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardized cost databases have been introduced based upon MasterFormat that enable construction owners, service providers, building product manufactures, and technology providers to improve cost visibility and also expand upon using historical and/or custom cost data. 00 41 53 Bid Form – Design/Build (Single-Prime Contract).

Fire Protection System Installation 45

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Collaboration Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 45

Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2016

BL: Base Line, Building Line, Block. BLDG: Building. CJ: Control Joint. CONT: Continuous, Continue, Control. FACP: Fire Alarm Control Panel. LC: Light Control, Lead Covered. MCC: Motor Control Center. BF: Board Foot, Back Face, Bottom Face, Both Faces, Boiler Feed. BG: Bag (e.g., of cement).

Painting/finishing 40

Painting/finishing Fire Protection System Installation Electrical Wiring Installation Fire Protection Systems 40

Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2016

BL: Base Line, Building Line, Block. BLDG: Building. CJ: Control Joint. CONT: Continuous, Continue, Control. FACP: Fire Alarm Control Panel. LC: Light Control, Lead Covered. MCC: Motor Control Center. BF: Board Foot, Back Face, Bottom Face, Both Faces, Boiler Feed. BG: Bag (e.g., of cement).

Painting/finishing 40

Painting/finishing Fire Protection System Installation Electrical Wiring Installation Fire Protection Systems 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 13, 2017

BL: Base Line, Building Line, Block. BLDG: Building. CJ: Control Joint. CONT: Continuous, Continue, Control. FACP: Fire Alarm Control Panel. LC: Light Control, Lead Covered. MCC: Motor Control Center. BF: Board Foot, Back Face, Bottom Face, Both Faces, Boiler Feed. BG: Bag (e.g., of cement).

Painting/finishing 40

Painting/finishing Fire Protection System Installation Electrical Wiring Installation Fire Protection Systems 40

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 1, 2023

LID projects have increased recently because of the lack of space for engineered structural drainage controls in highly developed, dense urban areas, and to offset the negative impact of development in combined sewer service areas. billion design/build improvement of an interstate bridge between the two states.

Infrastructure Development 246

Infrastructure Development Structural Systems Historic Preservation Foundation Systems 246

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

If the resilience seen this year has shown construction professionals anything, it’s that this industry, and the people who work in it, are remarkable. Christian Paul , Gilbane Building Company. Gilbane Building Company. One of the greatest things about AEC is how many talented people contribute to a single project.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management 52

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 23, 2024

EIFS-clad wall panels can be fully prefabricated, from the structural backup to the finish coat. on the exterior of the building, which increases the effective thermal resistance of the assembly. Prefabricated panels may also include fenestration and other elements of the exterior wall.

Prefabrication 52

Prefabrication Fire Protection System Installation Wall Systems Building Materials Manufacturing 52

The MCP Group

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

It should be mentioned that the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) are advocating that the president exempts building materials from the new tariffs because of their harmful effect on housing affordability, which was a mentioned goal of his presidency. Whether or not that request will be a success remains to be seen.

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52