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Perkins+Will white paper examines alternatives to flame retardant building materials

BD+C

OCTOBER 16, 2014

Global architecture and design firm Perkins+Will has released new research in response to the need for architects and interior designers to develop a better understanding of flame retardants and their impact on health.

Building Materials

Building Materials Green Building Wall Systems Modular Construction

How digital tools are helping the construction industry to choose carbon-smart materials

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 18, 2024

Our latest white paper, ‘Building Net Zero and The Role of Data in Green Construction’ , investigates the current landscape for sustainability in construction across APAC – as well as potential solutions. There is a significant need for change. billion metric tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) in 2020.

Environmental Impact Assessment

Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing Green Building Renewable Energy Systems

Read the Latest News on Crumbling Concrete Schools, “Customization Culture” of Building Hinders Digital Maturity, UK Construction Growth Decelerates Due to Housing Market Turmoil and Weak Demand, and Renewable Energy and Low-impact Materials Make Construction Greener

UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

The post Read the Latest News on Crumbling Concrete Schools, “Customization Culture” of Building Hinders Digital Maturity, UK Construction Growth Decelerates Due to Housing Market Turmoil and Weak Demand, and Renewable Energy and Low-impact Materials Make Construction Greener appeared first on UK Construction Blog. RAAC, what?

Building Materials

Building Materials Environmental Impact Assessment Renewable Energy Systems Green Building

Literature review affirms benefits of daylighting, architectural glazing

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

The use of glass as a building material positively impacts learning, healing, productivity and well-being, according to a white paper published by Guardian Industries read more. Auburn Hills, Mich. –

Architecture

Architecture Facility Management Building Design Building Materials

The Financial Case for High Performance Buildings: Why It Matters

Stok

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

In a white paper on The Financial Case for High Performance Buildings, set to be publicly available in September 2018, stok argues that the seemingly intangible occupant impacts of the built environment are quantifiable from a bottom line perspective. The Hidden High Performance Building Value Driver: People.

Real Estate Development

Real Estate Development Energy Conservation Building Materials Manufacturing Building Design

Iowa fire station embraces biophilia to reduce PTSD in firefighters

Construction Specifier

APRIL 25, 2023

Recipient of multiple honors, a fire station in Marion, Iowa, has been designed using a sustainability consultant’s 14 biophilic principles to reduce post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in firefighters. Use of natural materials: The exterior skin of the building is clad in shou sugi ban wood, complemented by cedar and Ipe wood decks.

Roofing Systems

Roofing Systems Green Building Wall Systems Ceiling Systems

All About Acacia Woods | Types of Acacia Woods | Advantages of Acacia Woods | Uses of Acacia Wood

CivilJungle

MARCH 25, 2023

It is used as a material in the exterior and is also used by many car manufacturers in the manufacture of their interior and exterior panels. Acacia trees were also used by ancient Egyptians as a source of fiber to make rope and paper. The tree is also used for the production of paper and animal bedding.

Building Materials Manufacturing

Building Materials Manufacturing Fire Protection Systems Flooring Systems Building Materials

Industry Protests Increased Use of Single-Step Design-Build by.

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. Industry Protests Increased Use of Single-Step Design-Build by Army Corps. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial.

Building Design

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Health & The Built Environment: Scales of Impact

Stok

JUNE 27, 2018

With complete knowledge of what is in our building materials and how it impacts our health and communities at large, we can be more informed to make better, smarter decisions. Building: Materials & The Business Case. This is especially pertinent in the arena of health and wellness. Product: Green Chemistry.

Building Materials

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All About Bathroom Wall Paneling Ideas | Top Bathroom Wall Paneling Ideas

CivilJungle

MARCH 31, 2023

The new method of using materials allows for handling a moist environment. Bathroom Wall Panel: Designs Most people do not design their bathrooms even new modern homes do have not attractive bathroom looks. People always prefer to design their other rooms like bedroom s, living rooms, etc.

Wall Systems

Wall Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Waterproofing Systems Building Materials

Define Construction Procurement

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2017

. – A process whereby contractual agreements are designed, bid, and executed between real property owners and construction contractors for renovation, repair, or new construction services for buildings or any form of physical infrastructure. Define Construction Procurement – Related White Papers and Resources.

Procurement

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Job Order Contracting – Lean Construction History

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Traditional design-bid-build (DBB) construction delivery was too inefficient for the large numbers of renovation, repair, and sustainment/maintenance projects. It was designed to shorten procurement and overall project delivery times while also maintaining quality.

Lean Construction

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts General Contracting

Building Tall With BIM Brings Gains, Building Long with VDC is the.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 7, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. Building Tall With BIM Brings Gains, Building Long with VDC is the Bigger Game. Description: Advantages of VDC: construction processes in vertical buildings are often repeatable—and repeated. Search our site: Infrastructure.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Construction Equipment Risk Management Building Materials

D.C. Bridge Project Gets $90-Million Add-On | ENR: Engineering.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 13, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. Description: Design-build is key to 11th Street bridges project, which will eliminate a long-standing problem motorists face in using local streets to change freeways. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment.

Engineering

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An Introduction to Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2018

JOC reduces unnecessary levels of engineering, design, and contract procurement time along with construction project procurement costs by awarding long- term contracts for a wide variety of renovation, repair and new construction projects. 8-22% of project costs were being consumed in design and procurement. and Linda T.

Contracts

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DOT Lets States Shift $473M Unspent on Earmarks to Other Projects.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 17, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Associations.

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management

From Smart Buildings to Smart Cities: Digital DNA | ENR.

ENR Construction

JULY 24, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. From Smart Buildings to Smart Cities: Digital DNA. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Associations.

Construction Equipment

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Towering 'Flames' Light Up Baku - ENR - McGraw-Hill Construction

ENR Construction

AUGUST 6, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Associations.

Construction Equipment

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United Arab Emirates Moves Forward on Nuke Construction | ENR.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 1, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. Description: Design and construction of first 1,400-MW reactor in Abu Dhabi wins regulatory approval. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment.

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Approvals

2015 Healthcare Construction – Construction Contractor Compliance

Building Information Management

AUGUST 11, 2015

Full White Paper. This white paper provides information on: Healthcare Construction and Renovation Requirements Summary with Resource List. To help health care facilities comply with Environment of Care standards, the Joint Commission has issued Planning, Design, and Construction of Health Care Environments.

Building Code Compliance

Building Code Compliance Environmental Impact Assessment Fire Protection Systems Facility Management

Roundabouts Ramp Up in Popularity | ENR: Engineering News.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 13, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. Description: Omni-Means Engineers and Planners decided to target the intersection design so popular in Europe as a business development move in the U.S. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Transportation.

Ramps

Ramps Engineering Construction Equipment Risk Management

Laser Scanning Enhances Quality and Cuts Costs for Contractors.

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Associations.

Construction Equipment

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Amtrak Plans $6.5B Redevelopment of D.C.'s Union Station | ENR.

ENR Construction

JULY 25, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Associations.

Historic Preservation

Historic Preservation Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management

2015 Healthcare Construction – Construction Contractor Compliance

Building Information Management

AUGUST 11, 2015

Full White Paper. This white paper provides information on: Healthcare Construction and Renovation Requirements Summary with Resource List. To help health care facilities comply with Environment of Care standards, the Joint Commission has issued Planning, Design, and Construction of Health Care Environments.

Building Code Compliance

Building Code Compliance Environmental Impact Assessment Fire Protection Systems Facility Management

Details Emerge on First Industry Standard for Lift Planning | ENR.

ENR Construction

JULY 29, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Associations.

Lifts

Lifts Construction Equipment Risk Management Site Planning

TransCanada Looks to Asia After LNG Pipe Contract Win | ENR.

ENR Construction

JULY 29, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Associations.

Contracts

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White House, Congressional Leaders Strike Deal on Budget | ENR.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 1, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. White House, Congressional Leaders Strike Deal on Budget. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams.

Budgeting

Budgeting Construction Equipment Risk Management Cost Control

Smart-Grid, Building-Power Data Standard Out for Review | ENR.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 6, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. Smart-Grid, Building-Power Data Standard Out for Review. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams.

Building Standards

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New Industry Survey Says to Get Ready for Work Force Shortages.

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. Description: More than 70% of general contractors expect workforce shortages in design and construction by 2014. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation.

Surveying

Surveying Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management

Guidelines Issued for Recycled Plastic Bridges | ENR: Engineering.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 7, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. Description: A design guide for three short-span, heavy-load bridge applications using patented recycled-plastic components is now available, reflecting what officials say is an acceleration of industry interest in the material.

Engineering

Engineering Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management

Federal Court Rejects EPA Air Pollution Rule | ENR: Engineering.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 21, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Associations.

Engineering

Engineering Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management

Sewage Treatment Innovation Promises Big Net Energy Gain | ENR.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 21, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Associations.

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Construction Management

Tappan Zee Bridge Bidder's Cold Feet Costs Team $2.5 Million.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 9, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Associations.

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management

Construction Markets Stabilize at Low Levels During 2012 | ENR.

ENR Construction

JULY 29, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Associations.

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Construction Management

Contractor EDGE Development Goes Over Financial Cliff | ENR.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 14, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Associations.

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment Specialty Contracting Risk Management Schedule Management

P3s, Maintenance In the Future for NYC Area, Transpo Leaders Say.

ENR Construction

JULY 26, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Associations.

Maintenance

Maintenance Construction Equipment Specialty Contracting Risk Management

Congress Grills Contractor, VA About Troubled Orlando Project.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 14, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Associations.

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management

Can Leo Linbeck's Super PAC Remake Congress? | ENR.

ENR Construction

JULY 29, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Associations.

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Construction Management

Legal Fallout Spreads from Trainor Glass Default | ENR.

ENR Construction

JULY 31, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. Description: General Contractor McCarthy Building Cos. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams.

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Building Materials

The Top International Design Firms - ENR - McGraw-Hill Construction

ENR Construction

JULY 18, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. The Top International Design Firms. Description: International Design Firms take stock in the market. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Interviews.

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Construction Management

Team Members Left Hanging on Bid for Tappan Zee Bridge Project.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 7, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Associations.

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management

Were Dallas Crane Bolts Loosened Too Early? | ENR: Engineering.

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Associations.

Engineering

Engineering Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management

Contractors Should Beware of Recovery Risks | ENR: Engineering.

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Associations.

Engineering

Engineering Risk Management Construction Equipment Schedule Management

Construction Groups See Bright Spots in MAP-21's Details | ENR.

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. Material Trends. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Construction Methods. Associations.

Mapping

Mapping Building Information Modeling (BIM) Construction Equipment Specialty Contracting

Perkins+Will white paper examines alternatives to flame retardant building materials

How digital tools are helping the construction industry to choose carbon-smart materials

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Read the Latest News on Crumbling Concrete Schools, “Customization Culture” of Building Hinders Digital Maturity, UK Construction Growth Decelerates Due to Housing Market Turmoil and Weak Demand, and Renewable Energy and Low-impact Materials Make Construction Greener

Literature review affirms benefits of daylighting, architectural glazing

The Financial Case for High Performance Buildings: Why It Matters

Iowa fire station embraces biophilia to reduce PTSD in firefighters

All About Acacia Woods | Types of Acacia Woods | Advantages of Acacia Woods | Uses of Acacia Wood

Industry Protests Increased Use of Single-Step Design-Build by.

Health & The Built Environment: Scales of Impact

All About Bathroom Wall Paneling Ideas | Top Bathroom Wall Paneling Ideas

Define Construction Procurement

Job Order Contracting – Lean Construction History

Building Tall With BIM Brings Gains, Building Long with VDC is the.

D.C. Bridge Project Gets $90-Million Add-On | ENR: Engineering.

An Introduction to Job Order Contracting

DOT Lets States Shift $473M Unspent on Earmarks to Other Projects.

From Smart Buildings to Smart Cities: Digital DNA | ENR.

Towering 'Flames' Light Up Baku - ENR - McGraw-Hill Construction

United Arab Emirates Moves Forward on Nuke Construction | ENR.

2015 Healthcare Construction – Construction Contractor Compliance

Roundabouts Ramp Up in Popularity | ENR: Engineering News.

Laser Scanning Enhances Quality and Cuts Costs for Contractors.

Amtrak Plans $6.5B Redevelopment of D.C.'s Union Station | ENR.

2015 Healthcare Construction – Construction Contractor Compliance

Details Emerge on First Industry Standard for Lift Planning | ENR.

TransCanada Looks to Asia After LNG Pipe Contract Win | ENR.

White House, Congressional Leaders Strike Deal on Budget | ENR.

Smart-Grid, Building-Power Data Standard Out for Review | ENR.

New Industry Survey Says to Get Ready for Work Force Shortages.

Guidelines Issued for Recycled Plastic Bridges | ENR: Engineering.

Federal Court Rejects EPA Air Pollution Rule | ENR: Engineering.

Sewage Treatment Innovation Promises Big Net Energy Gain | ENR.

Tappan Zee Bridge Bidder's Cold Feet Costs Team $2.5 Million.

Construction Markets Stabilize at Low Levels During 2012 | ENR.

Contractor EDGE Development Goes Over Financial Cliff | ENR.

P3s, Maintenance In the Future for NYC Area, Transpo Leaders Say.

Congress Grills Contractor, VA About Troubled Orlando Project.

Can Leo Linbeck's Super PAC Remake Congress? | ENR.

Legal Fallout Spreads from Trainor Glass Default | ENR.

The Top International Design Firms - ENR - McGraw-Hill Construction

Team Members Left Hanging on Bid for Tappan Zee Bridge Project.

Were Dallas Crane Bolts Loosened Too Early? | ENR: Engineering.

Contractors Should Beware of Recovery Risks | ENR: Engineering.

Construction Groups See Bright Spots in MAP-21's Details | ENR.

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