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 116

Roofing Systems Green Building Wall Systems Ceiling Systems 116

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The Building Quality Assurance Act, Wet Kwaliteitsborging voor het Bouwen , is set to be introduced in mid 2023 and will radically change the building system regulations for the Dutch built environment. The new legislation will impact many stakeholders from construction businesses and municipalities to building owners and consumers.

Quality Assurance 52

Quality Assurance Environmental Impact Assessment Quality Control Building Performance Measurement 52

BD+C

JULY 23, 2013

Paul Bertram, FCSI, CDT, LEED AP and director of environment and sustainability for Kingspan Insulated Panels N.A., will present a white paper during the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) 2013 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Industry.

Energy Efficiency 53

Energy Efficiency Facility Management Building Design Sustainability 53

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. 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. Water & Dams.

Building Design 65

Building Design Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management 65

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 21, 2022

The way UK construction companies approach quality and safety will change significantly with the Building Safety Bill ( now known as the Building Safety Act ). Here we share a simple checklist to help with getting ready for the Building Safety Bill and putting the technology you need in place. Download it for free here.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Building Standards Change Management 52

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2017

Also referred to as the “Design-Bid-Build” process, this system has long been the most prevalent option for large and small public works contracts. Building Information Modelling BIM in the Construction Industry – Technical Report TR-1405. To minimize the chance of favoritism or corruption, the sealed bid.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Lean Construction 40

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. Thermally insulating.

Building Materials 62

Building Materials Environmental Impact Assessment Renewable Energy Systems Green Building 62

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

Integrating operating, design and construction knowledge through broad based team meetings. Building Information Modelling BIM in the Construction Industry – Technical Report TR-1405. Alignment of risk and reward with a party’s ability to control risk. Creating a culture of partnership among all stakeholders.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Lean Construction 40

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 40

Procurement Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Land Use Regulations 40

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 22, 2024

1 Many recent studies combined with the growing adoption of evidence-based design principles have illuminated the importance of healthcare facility design on the overall patient experience and the relationship it has with healing and wellness. each year, with an average stay of nearly five days.

Flooring Systems 59

Flooring Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Quality Control Building Performance Measurement 59

Stok

AUGUST 28, 2019

Five major themes in high performance real estate rose to the top from this year’s conference in San Francisco, presenting bold solutions for the sustainable built environment that tackle environmental, social, and economic challenges in California and at the global scale. #1: 1: Embodied Carbon Comes First. 2: Go all-in on all-electric.

Building Resilience 73

Building Resilience Real Estate Development Environmental Impact Assessment Material Storage 73

CivilJungle

MARCH 25, 2023

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. It has a dark brown bark and leaves which are covered in a fine, dense, white fuzz. The flowers are pink and white and have a strong, unpleasant smell.

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Fire Protection Systems Flooring Systems Building Materials 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

It is the responsibility of every public sector procurement and facilities management professional to optimally allocate limited repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction funds. Isn’t it time you did? Documents the incident reports with photos that can be immediately posted and time stamped. FOUR BT, LLC WWW.4BT.US

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction Facility Management Quality Assurance 40

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 Technology Director Brent Trenga from Kingspan discussed the Ireland-based building materials company’s drive to pioneer new healthy, sustainable products.

Building Materials 40

Building Materials Building Design Building Optimization Building Codes 40

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

It is the responsibility of every public sector procurement and facilities management professional to optimally allocate limited repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction funds. Posted on February 21, 2019 peter.cholakis@verizon.net Leave a comment Posted in Uncategorized. FOUR BT, LLC WWW.4BT.US INFO@4BT.US.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Facility Management 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The Building Quality Assurance Act, Wet Kwaliteitsborging voor het Bouwen , is set to be introduced in mid 2023 and will radically change the building system regulations for the Dutch built environment. When BAM Deutschland was adopting BIM 360 , the team turned to their partnership with Autodesk to design customised training.

Change Management 83

Change Management Quality Assurance Safety Regulations Project Management 83

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 20, 2018

As we discussed in a recent blog post , the JBKnowledge 2017 Construction Technology report found that building information modeling (BIM) adoption in the United States has been fairly slow, with only 27 percent of construction companies having a BIM department. Benefits of BIM for Builders and Taxpayers.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 92

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Public Works Building Standards Government Works 92

Building Information Management

MARCH 31, 2016

Owners determine the approach for funding, using, sustaining and disposing of buildings and infrastructure. Contact me for the white paper). Real property owners are the stewards of the built environment. They also select the construction delivery method.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 40

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Property Management Risk Management 40

CivilJungle

MARCH 31, 2023

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. they do not give much attention to the bathroom design. Grey and white color can be used in this.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Waterproofing Systems Building Materials 52

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

Even today, many view BIM as 3D visualization, vs. life-cycle building management supported by technology! Drastic culture and process are the requirements for mitigating waste within the AECOO sector. The AECOO sector can’t even begin a discussion about achieving higher levels of interoperability, exchanging BIM models and data, etc.,

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 45

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Collaboration Sustainability 45

Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2012

Is there no better way for GSA to meet sustainability requirement than via LEED? General Services Administration (GSA) is to be commended for its leadership in improving energy and environmental performance across its federal building portfolio. GSA reduced emissions from federal buildings more than 20 percent compared with 2008.

Environmental Consulting 55

Environmental Consulting Green Building Project Management Consulting Renewable Energy Systems 55

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 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts General Contracting 40

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 45

Building Code Compliance Environmental Impact Assessment Fire Protection Systems Facility Management 45

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 40

Contracts Building Performance Measurement Procurement Quality Assurance 40

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 40

Building Code Compliance Environmental Impact Assessment Fire Protection Systems Facility Management 40

ENR Construction

AUGUST 13, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. 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. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Transportation.

Engineering 57

Engineering Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management 57

ENR Construction

AUGUST 7, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. 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. Transportation. Environment.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 61

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Construction Equipment Risk Management Building Materials 61

ENR Construction

AUGUST 1, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. 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. Power & Industrial.

Construction Equipment 52

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Approvals 52

ENR Construction

AUGUST 17, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. & 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. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus.

Construction Equipment 71

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management 71

ENR Construction

AUGUST 13, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. 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)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure.

Ramps 58

Ramps Engineering Construction Equipment Risk Management 58

ENR Construction

AUGUST 6, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. & 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. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus.

Construction Equipment 67

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Construction Management 67

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. & 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. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus.

Construction Equipment 65

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Construction Management 65

ENR Construction

JULY 24, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. 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. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill.

Construction Equipment 57

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Building Materials 57

ENR Construction

AUGUST 1, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. 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. Rebuilding Japan. Book Reviews.

Budgeting 44

Budgeting Construction Equipment Risk Management Cost Control 44

ENR Construction

JULY 25, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. & 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. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus.

Historic Preservation 62

Historic Preservation Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management 62

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. 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. Environment. Water & Dams.

Surveying 51

Surveying Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management 51

ENR Construction

JULY 29, 2012

Building Types. Sustainability. White Papers. & 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. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus.

Lifts 58

Lifts Construction Equipment Risk Management Site Planning 58