Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 30, 2024

Recognizing the need for sector-specific guidelines, the new primer is designed to offer actionable insights for design-build teams tackling the distinct challenges in transportation and aviation projects. Hasbrook added, “Staying ahead of continuous innovation and rapid evolution in the design-build sector is crucial.

Building Design 100

Building Design Building Standards Procurement Collaboration 100

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

4 Single-Family Build-to-Rent Home Designs Offering Comfort and Construction Efficiency ibush Sat, 02/17/2024 - 08:14 Single-family rentals are popular. Take a look at these detached-home design ideas for the single-family build-to-rent market, one of the fastest-growing segments of single-family construction Larry W.

Building Design 130

Building Design Material Storage Lean Construction Building Standards 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In line with the company’s long-standing dedication to sustainability, Naviate Zero is an innovative Autodesk Revit add-on set that empowers designers and engineers to calculate emissions, make informed, eco-conscious decisions directly within the Revit platform and use the data in full lifecycle assessments.

Environmental Impact Assessment 100

Environmental Impact Assessment Green Building Building Design Sustainability 100

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 6, 2024

August 6, 2024 – Today, Autodesk announced that it has been named the Official Design and Make Platform of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA. Autodesk software will be critical in enabling this, with its technology helping to shorten timelines, cut costs, and incorporate sustainable design principles across the project.

Building Design 130

Building Design Building Information Modeling (BIM) Sustainability Building Controls 130

Construction Dive

JUNE 4, 2014

A new standard agreement from the ConsensusDocs coalition is expected to make it easier for design professionals and design-builders to contract on federal design-build projects. It is believed to be the first standard design-build agreement for design professional services on federal projects.

Building Standards 120

Building Standards Building Design Contracts Engineering 120

Construction Enquirer

JULY 16, 2023

The Government needs to quadruple planned spending on its new hospital programme to get close to meeting already revised building plans. A thorough audit of progress on the Boris Johnson Government’s commitment to build 40 new hospitals by 2030 has revealed serious flaws in progress to date. While the new 2.0 While the new 2.0

Building Design 159

Building Design Building Standards Budgeting Infrastructure Development 159

BDC Network

OCTOBER 3, 2024

4 ways AI impacts building design beyond dramatic imagery 0 qpurcell Thu, 10/03/2024 - 07:52 AEC Tech Kristen Forward, Design Technology Futures Leader, NBBJ, shows four ways the firm is using AI to generate value for its clients. Image courtesy NBBJ 1.

Building Design 98

Building Design Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Building Automation 98

BDC Network

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Prioritizing water quality with the WELL Building Standard 0 qpurcell Thu, 02/01/2024 - 12:08 Standards In this edition of Building WELLness, DC WELL Accredited Professionals Hannah Arthur and Alex Kircher highlight an important item of the WELL Building Standard: water.

Building Standards 52

Building Standards Building Performance Measurement Building Design Facility Management 52

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

PREMIER Design + Build Group, LLC is pleased to announce that Rodney Shank joined the company as a General Superintendent of its Northeast region. About PREMIER Design + Build Group PREMIER Design + Build Group is a leading design-build construction firm headquartered in Buffalo Grove, Ill.

Building Design 59

Building Design Closeout Building Standards Project Management 59

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 22, 2023

Disproportionate collapse is a failure where one component of a building leads the collapse of the building. ASCE’s newest standard, Standard for Mitigation of Disproportionate Collapse Potential in Buildings and Other Structures , ASCE/SEI 76-23, provides a consensus perspective for mitigating this type of collapse.

Building Standards 246

Building Standards Building Codes Building Design Building Materials 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

BESIX, in a temporary partnership with key MEP provider Equans, has been awarded a significant contract to design and construct a cutting-edge 40MVA data center in Neder-Over-Heembeek, Belgium, by KEVLINX. The scope of the contract for BESIX-Equans encompasses the design and construction of a state-of-the-art, turn-key data center.

Building Design 130

Building Design Contracts Infrastructure Development Energy Efficiency 130

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 29, 2023

1550 on the Green, facing Houston’s iconic Discovery Green Park, is being built in a curved shape, described as a “side-core design”, to allow unobstructed daylight to enter the oversized windows. Part of the three-block master plan, all owned by Skanska USA, this building is designed by the architect, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG).

Building Design 98

Building Design Green Building Flooring Systems Energy Efficiency 98

BDC Network

JULY 13, 2023

Deep green retrofits: Updating old buildings to new sustainability standards 0 qpurcell Thu, 07/13/2023 - 11:32 Sustainability HOK’s David Weatherhead and Atenor’s Eoin Conroy discuss the challenges and opportunities of refurbishing old buildings to meet modern-day sustainability standards.

Green Building 84

Green Building Building Standards Sustainability Environmental Impact Assessment 84

CCR Magazine

MAY 9, 2024

In the evolving landscape of industrial construction, European standard overhead cranes stand out as a cornerstone for modernization and efficiency. This article explores how these cranes are transforming the industry by offering superior design, reliability, and cost efficiency.

Building Standards 52

Building Standards Energy Efficiency Building Materials Manufacturing Lifts 52

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2024

How do custom design-build undertakings enhance the construction experience? Here, we explore how custom design-build undertakings offer advantages. Unlike traditional methods involving back-and-forth communication, design-build eliminates inefficiencies and streamlines the workflow.

Building Design 52

Building Design Building Information Modeling (BIM) Risk Management Building Materials 52

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The Queens Borough Hall Municipal Garage and Community Space won the Design-Build Institute of America’s 2024 National Award of Merit. The garage is New York City’s first ever municipal project contracted as a design-build construction undertaking, under the recently authorized NYC design-build legislation.

Building Design 52

Building Design Fire Protection System Installation Roofing Systems Structural Systems 52

The Pro Builder

MARCH 13, 2024

The Passive House Network Publishes Guidance for 2024 qpurcell Wed, 03/13/2024 - 10:40 The Passive House Network has published a new resource that clarifies the expectations and roles of the certifier in certifying buildings to Passive House building standards.

Building Standards 203

Building Standards Building Optimization Project Management Consulting Building Design 203

Building Radar

JULY 16, 2024

In the realm of construction, ‘design-build’ is a project delivery method that has gained popularity for its streamlined approach and integrated teamwork. Unlike traditional methods where the design and construction phases are separate, design-build unites these phases under a single contract.

Building Design 52

Building Design Building Optimization Handover Building Permits 52

The Korte Company

JUNE 18, 2020

This 200-room Design-Build project was the first of its kind conforming to new Department of Defense criteria. In other words, practically all new military lodging (including a facility we’re currently building on Key West) will follow standards we set during our work in the Ocean State. Procurement of supplies and labor.

Building Standards 52

Building Standards Building Design Facility Management Site Planning 52

BDC Network

JUNE 12, 2023

Building Perimeters are Only One Layer in Safe School Design 1 kcichowicz Mon, 06/12/2023 - 09:23 Hardening entryways and exterior windows is a step toward safer school design. While these updates to state building codes can contribute to safer school design, they are just one layer within those guidelines.

Building Design 98

Building Design Fire Protection Systems Building Codes Building Standards 98

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 11, 2023

PhiusCon 2023 Heads to Houston, Texas qpurcell Wed, 10/11/2023 - 11:03 PhiusCon, the leading passive building conference for climate-specific zero energy design, construction, and building science, heads to Houston this November 7-10, 2023. Closing Keynote from Joseph Lstiburek, B.A.Sc.,

Building Resilience 264

Building Resilience Building Standards Building Design Quality Assurance 264

BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

APA – THE ENGINEERED WOOD ASSOCIATION Multifamily Housing Engineered wood’s combination of benefits—from beauty and versatility to sustainability and strength—has made it a popular material for commercial projects such as mixed-use buildings, low-rise office structures and even eight-story mass-timber high rises. Download Form D510 here.

Building Design 97

Building Design Engineering Wall Systems Building Code Compliance 97

The Pro Builder

JANUARY 5, 2024

Virginia Becomes First State to Adopt Offsite Construction Standards qpurcell Fri, 01/05/2024 - 09:17 The Commonwealth of Virginia has approved the adoption of ICC/MBI Standards 1200 and 1205 as a part of their adoption package of the International Code Council ’s suite of 2021 International Codes.

Building Code Compliance 256

Building Code Compliance Modular Construction Building Codes Building Standards 256

Bylt News

JUNE 5, 2023

United States of America – In the United States, buildings are constructed to withstand the usual occurrence of rain, wind, snow, and earthquakes. The abnormal events of gas explosions, vehicle impacts, and uncontrolled building fires are not usually considered by architectures and engineers. The Alfred P. Don” Dusenberry, P.E.,

Building Standards 52

Building Standards Engineering Structural Systems Building Codes 52

UK Construction Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The post Legal Construction Considerations in Design-Build Contracts appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Design-build contracts have emerged as a popular project delivery method that streamlines the construction process by integrating design and construction into a single entity.

Building Design 62

Building Design Contracts Insurance Management Quality Control 62

UK Construction Blog

JULY 26, 2024

The post Unleashing London’s Design and Build Powerhouse: The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Perfect Company appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In the ever-evolving world of design and construction, finding the perfect company to bring your vision to life can be a daunting task.

Building Design 62

Building Design Project Management Consulting Building Permits Building Codes 62

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 27, 2024

The post Building Smart, Building Beautiful: Your Guide to Architectural Design Services appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Create a homely retreat or a productive workspace with these architectural design services. Welcome to a world where designing your dream space is simpler than you ever imagined.

Building Design 62

Building Design Architecture Painting/finishing Building Code Compliance 62

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Close the data gap from AEC to operations The critical step for closing the AEC and operations data gap : involve facility managers in design and build data management processes as early as possible. While the formative stages of new projects bring together design and construction teams, facility managers often have more limited representation.

Facility Management 98

Facility Management Project Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Design 98

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2024

Just steps from Harvard Square, a new Class-A office setting carved out of the interiors of three adjacent buildings, two of which are historic, is garnering attention for its focus on wellness and sustainability combined with support for innovation, collaboration, and hybrid work arrangements.

Building Design 52

Building Design Wall Systems Green Building Ceiling Systems 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 11, 2023

When there’s no single source of truth on design and build projects, it leads to confusion, delays, rework and cost overruns. Tétris specialises in turnkey solutions for corporate clients, managing the design and build of inspiring, functional, and sustainable offices, retail and hospitality spaces.

Building Design 98

Building Design Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Change Management 98

Construction News

APRIL 23, 2024

Connor Guinea is an associate at Brodies LLP On 17 April 2024 the JCT published the first of its new edition of standard contracts – JCT 2024 – starting with the Design and Build Contract (DB2024).

Building Design 52

Building Design Contracts Building Standards 52

Specification Product Update

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

With the introduction of the Future Buildings Standard policy and changes to Parts L and F of UK Building Regulations, air source heat pumps (ASHPs) are an increasingly attractive option for heating new builds.

Building Standards 52

Building Standards Piping Installation Building Codes Plumbing Systems 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 7, 2024

$20M project allows theme park to provide ample parking during continued expansion Carlsbad, Calif. – McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. McCarthy’s design-build services included preconstruction, marketing, scheduling, VDC, McCarthy Mapping, Castle Contracting, self-perform concrete, and yard site services.

Concrete Pouring 264

Concrete Pouring Project Management Consulting Lean Construction General Contracting 264

CCR Magazine

JULY 16, 2024

Just steps from Harvard Square, a new Class-A office setting carved out of the interiors of three adjacent buildings, two of which are historic, is garnering attention for its focus on wellness and sustainability combined with support for innovation, collaboration, and hybrid work arrangements.

Building Design 52

Building Design Wall Systems Green Building Ceiling Systems 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 30, 2024

. – ASCE’s newest standard, Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) for Pultruded Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Structures , ASCE/SEI 74-23, is intended for use in the design of new buildings and other structures constructed of pultruded fiber–reinforced polymer (FRP) composite structural shapes, connections, and prefabricated building products.

Structural Systems 130

Structural Systems Building Standards Prefabrication Building Design 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

(PPI) Building & ConstructionDivision resulted in improvements to the latest edition of the ASTM Standard, F2389 Standard Specification for Pressure-Rated Polypropylene (PP) Piping Systems, whichestablishes requirements for polypropylene (PP-R and PP-RCT) piping system components including pipe, fittings, valves, and manifolds.

Piping Installation 130

Piping Installation Plumbing Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Building Standards 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The new hospital, operated by UM SHR and part of the University of Maryland Medical System, will offer a full suite of expanded medical services and set a new standard of rural healthcare to support the evolving needs of the region. “UM O&N is partnering on the project with architect and designer HKS Architects Inc.

Structural Systems 258

Structural Systems Wall Systems Facility Management Building Design 258