Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 5, 2023

Named Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pressure Tube, 1/2 Inch Through 3 Inch for Water Service, it is the ANSI-approved standard for PEX tubing intended to deliver potable water into homes and buildings. director of engineering for PPI’s Building & Construction Division.

Piping Installation 130

Piping Installation Building Standards Building Controls Quality Control 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 12, 2023

(PPI) has released a new Model Specification document that provides guidance to specifiers, engineers, designers, and others about selecting, specifying and installing plastic piping materials for ground source geothermal systems. According to PPI, the definitions, terms and other information can be readily used in bid documents, for example.

Piping Installation 130

Piping Installation Building Products Distribution Building Materials Building Codes 130

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 3, 2023

And there are definitely some things we can do, from simplification and standardization to off-site construction, automation, vertical integration, and housing design. Standardization. Very few home builders have followed the standardization of other industries. SKU standardization is at the heart of efficiency.

Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Standards Site Planning Change Management 130

Job Order Contracting

MAY 5, 2023

Construction cost management capabilities are critical to the success of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. Questions every real property should ask before procuring a repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build service. #1 4 Is the cost estimate organized using a standard data architecture (i.e.

Construction Management 105

Construction Management Estimating Procurement Change Management 105

Building Radar

AUGUST 8, 2024

This article explores the definition of mobilization, its importance in construction projects, and how tools like Building Radar can support effective mobilization. According to Siteline , mobilization involves activities such as setting up site offices, arranging for construction equipment, and procuring materials.

Site Planning 52

Site Planning Construction Equipment Risk Management Project Management 52

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Mitigating Uncertainty in Facilities Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Builds is a proven way to reduce waste and consistently deliver quality outcomes on time and on budget. The post Mitigating Uncertainty in Facilities Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Builds appeared first on 4BT. CSI Masterfomat). contact-form].

Maintenance 105

Maintenance Change Management Facility Management Procurement 105

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 6, 2020

Oddly, few real property owners create a detailed construction cost model for their renovation, repair, maintenance, or new build projects. INTRODUCTION. This is a primary factor causing the high level of waste and dissatisfaction associated with life-cycle management of the built environment. WHAT IS A MODEL? COMMON DATA ENVIRONMENT.

Building Standards 102

Building Standards Property Management Structural Systems Communication 102

Job Order Contracting

MAY 11, 2023

Objectively VALIDATE Contractor and Subcontractor Construction Cost Estimates Construction cost management capabilities are critical to the success of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. 2 Validating contractor estimates using a locally researched cost database can save 30%-40% of overall project costs. #3

Estimating 80

Estimating Risk Management Building Standards Project Management 80

Building Radar

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Whether you’re a construction manager, contractor, architect, or just someone involved in a building project, understanding the terminology is crucial. Sustainable construction refers to building practices that aim to minimize the environmental impact of a project throughout its lifecycle.

General Contracting 52

General Contracting Building Code Compliance Building Materials Manufacturing Project Management 52

cnstrctr

AUGUST 25, 2019

Washroom partitions may not be the most exciting of subjects but they are something that is installed in every building no matter the construction type. Within the Larkin Administration Building in Buffalo, Wright developed wall hung toilets, and overhead hung partitions that sat off the ground. Is your building a luxury building?

Building Materials Manufacturing 60

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Codes Building Materials Material Handling 60

Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

This month, we asked the industry’s decision-makers, ‘What are the challenges for greater use of recycled materials in roads and pavements?’ This lack of a system discourages designers and contractors from using secondary materials due to potential risks and liabilities.

Building Materials 105

Building Materials Safety Regulations Risk Management Building Standards 105

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Collaborative construction cost estimating provides guidance to organizations seeking improved cost visibility and transparency for repair, renovation, maintains and new build projects as well as overall facilities and physical infrastructure management. The post Collaborative Construction Cost Estimating 2021 appeared first on 4BT.

Estimating 85

Estimating Collaboration Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction 85

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 21, 2021

What if each building system component where not only identified and associated with the following information, but also linked to an associated detailed and locally researched unit price book with associated labor, material, equipment costs and productivity information? Refrigeration Institute standards.

Maintenance 105

Maintenance Building Materials Manufacturing HVAC System Installation Controls Manufacturing 105

Job Order Contracting

JULY 30, 2024

Facilities Sustainment, Restoration, and Modification (FSRM) Peter Cholakis Improve facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes and reduce costs July 30, 2024 WHAT? Common shared date environment, including current, objective, and verifiable locally researched granular labor, material, and equipment cost data. #4.

Sustainability 97

Sustainability Facility Management Schedule Management Change Management 97

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 3, 2021

Uniformat level and/or assembly level, or building level cost data is useful for budgeting purposes only, and should not be used for bidding, procurement, and execution actual projects with builders, construction managers, etc. “ By definition, a construction cost estimate is an approximation. correct in all details; exact.

Estimating 95

Estimating Procurement Lean Construction Construction Equipment 95

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

The post Loft Hatches and Fire Regulations for New Buildings in the UK appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Introduction When it comes to building safety, especially in new constructions, loft hatches often go unnoticed. Fire-Rated Hatches: Specifically engineered to resist fire and smoke, complying with fire safety standards.

Safety Regulations 53

Safety Regulations Building Code Compliance Electrical Wiring Installation Building Materials 53

CivilJungle

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The House construction Steps is explained in detail below: Building Construction Process Two Main Parts Divided as Below. Building Construction Process from Start to Finish Pdf : Click Here. Sub Building Construction Steps with Main Building Construction. In this building construction process first step.

Painting/finishing 98

Painting/finishing Electrical Wiring Installation Plumbing Systems Masonry 98

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

Locally researched labor, material, equipment, and productivity data is essential in the devlopement of a credible construction cost estimate. All public sector entities would benefit by using locally researched standardized cost data to generate line item cost estimates for construction projects. ENR economic index, etc.)

Estimating 98

Estimating Structural Systems Schedule Management Risk Management 98

CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Monolithic Definition: Monolithic construction is a process where, using a homogeneous mixture , a building is monolithically constructed. It is a structure formed from a sole material , assembled as well as excavated. Monolithic building work is capable of cost-effectively providing high quality and robust structure.

Concrete Pouring 52

Concrete Pouring Foundation Systems Wall Systems Structural Systems 52

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Job Order Contracting BASIC DEFINITIONS. All laws, statutes, recent building codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, and lawful orders of all public authorities having jurisdiction over the Real Property Owner/Facilities Management, Contractor, Subcontractor, the Project/Job Order, Work, etc. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL.

Contracts 40

Contracts General Contracting Building Performance Measurement Schedule Management 40

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 104

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Project Management Consulting Steel Fabrication 104

CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Definition of Design Period: Design period could be defined as the number of years in the near future in which the supply will surpass the demand. Also, Read: What Is Pier and Beam Foundation | Advantages & Disadvantage of Pier and Beam Foundations | Pier and Beam Foundation Design | How to Build a Post and Pier Foundation.

Piping Installation 52

Piping Installation Foundation Systems Structural Systems Wall Systems 52

BDC Network

MARCH 13, 2024

Some organizations focus on amenities for the people within a building, while others look for a broader sense of community and social inclusion. Additional considerations have expanded their definition to include strategies around employment creation with respect to equity and diversity.

Building Codes 97

Building Codes Building Design Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency 97

iField Smart

APRIL 2, 2024

Introduction Definition of As-Built Drawings: As-Built documentation is a conclusive set of drawings that illustrate accurate configuration, specifications, and dimensions of a construction project after completion. Provide a detailed historical reference into building processes, materials used, and structural analysis.

Quality Assurance 95

Quality Assurance Quality Control Building Code Compliance Cost Control 95

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

By Michael Tierney and Karen Bishop There are multitudes of standards for builders’ hardware that, not only provide precise definitions for hardware terminology, but also establish and describe rigorous testing methods to evaluate their performance. Bored and Preassembled Locks and Latches A156.2-2022

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Standards Building Codes Building Materials 52

CivilJungle

JANUARY 15, 2021

Plastic Roads are roads that are made completely of plastic or composites of plastic made with other materials. Difference between a Plastic Road and a standard road is that standard roads are made entirely of asphalt concrete , which consists of mineral aggregates and asphalt , where as plastic roads are made up of composites of plastic.

Building Materials 64

Building Materials Building Standards Modular Construction Building Commissioning 64

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

CivilJungle

SEPTEMBER 6, 2020

Hard Hat Colour Definition. A safety helmet is also known as Hard hat or headgear which are made up of different types of materials and designed in such way that it should protect the workmen head not only from the impact but also from flying particles and electric shocks etc. Types of Safety Helmets / Hard Hats.

Building Codes 52

Building Codes Green Building Construction Machinery Building Materials 52

Building Radar

AUGUST 11, 2024

This article explores the definition of submittals, their importance, and how they contribute to effective project management. It typically includes details about materials, products, or systems that will be used in the construction project. What is a Submittal in Construction?

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Project Management Building Performance Measurement 52

CivilJungle

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

One of the oldest building material in construction line brick continues to be the most popular and leading construction material because of durable, being cheap, and easy to handle and work with. Clay bricks are used for building-up interior and exterior walls, partitions, piers, footings, and other load-bearing structures.

Building Codes 98

Building Codes Building Materials Manufacturing Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Material Handling 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 20, 2022

The submittal log includes information provided to the architect asking for approval for certain materials and equipment before they’re fabricated and sent to the project site. Construction submittals may include thousands of line items such as color charts, material data, samples, color and finish selections, shop drawings, and more.

Approvals 98

Approvals Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Project Management Consulting 98

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Key Takeaways Certifications ensure compliance with safety standards. Certification Standards For TC Bolts Overview Of Relevant Certifications Certification for torque-controlled (TC) bolts is crucial to ensure their reliability and safety in construction. Torque-controlled bolts provide reliable connections in construction.

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Code Compliance Controls Manufacturing Quality Control 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Often just considered 3D design, building information modeling (BIM) also acts as a collaborative work platform. The CIC BIM Protocol is a contract document for use with any standard building contract. Construction Operations Building Information Exchange (COBie). It is also known as the buildingSMART standard.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 75

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Environmental Impact Assessment Collaboration Project Management 75

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The process enables the accurate definition of labor, material, and equipment requirements to perform a specific task. Such analyses were, in turn, used as aids to standardization of work and in checking the efficiency of people and equipment and the mode of their combination. The value of time and motion study is clear.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Estimating Construction Equipment Building Materials 52

Construction Specifier

MARCH 5, 2022

Design professionals tasked with replacing rooftop skylights on commercial or institutional buildings have the opportunity to enhance the building appearance, upgrade energy conservation performance, and improve building occupant experience while remedying water penetration, air infiltration, and condensation problems common WITH OLDER systems.

Building Codes 52

Building Codes Roofing Systems Energy Conservation Wall Systems 52

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Any organization can consistently assure best value outcomes for facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds. The success of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build project is dependent upon early and ongoing collaboration among key parties. Integrated Project Delivery: A Working Definition (2nd ed.).

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 66

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Lean Construction 66

CCR Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

This includes using friendly materials and friendly technologies in industries, power ratings and innovative designs. Yet it remains a very material, energy- and water-hungry band, creating prodigious quantities of waste and greenhouse gas emissions.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Energy Conservation Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment 52