The Optimized Building
Build LLC Blog
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
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Build LLC Blog
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
BUILD picks apart a recent project for keys to improve the efficiency of rentable area The post The Optimized Building appeared first on BUILD Blog.
Civil + Structural Engineer
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
With increasing urgency, building owners, architects and contractors are turning to metal buildings to deliver resilient, robust and safe buildings to better mitigate risk. “In Metal buildings are highly fire resistant and have been proven to stand up against extreme weather events. According to Dr. W.
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The Ultimate Guide To Data-Driven Construction: Optimize Projects, Reduce Risks, & Boost Innovation
Construction Specifier
JULY 14, 2023
One sector that has a significant impact on global emissions is commercial buildings. In fact, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), commercial buildings are the fourth-largest emitters of CO2 globally. Within commercial buildings, HVAC systems are responsible for 67 percent of the total emissions emitted.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 11, 2021
As a facilities management professional… how do I Develop and Continuously Execute Optimal Facilities Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Build Strategies? Continuously Execute Optimal Facilities Strategies for Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Builds. 3 Key Steps. contact-form-7].
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Optimize your construction operations with our in-depth Buyer’s Guide on selecting the right ERP system. Covering crucial topics like decision-making, building internal support, and software selection, this guide is an invaluable resource for construction professionals.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 14, 2024
While the design and construction industry has focused on greener building architecture in recent years, the current spotlight shines on the sustainability and transparency of products introduced into these structures.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 25, 2020
A new ISO standard has the goal of optimizing building use to realize a structure’s full potential throughout its life cycle. ISO 20887, Sustainability in buildings and civil engineering works , pertains to design for disassembly and adaptability.
AEC Business
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
Hilti’s BIM design services and digitized building tools help optimize design and offer tools for multi-trade MEP support design.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 29, 2024
Because of the ever-evolving expectations for new healthcare facilities to provide visitors and patients with optimal comfort, the plans for the new tower included unique yet challenging design elements. PD5 Shoring Systems are lightweight systems with a small number of individual components to ensure optimal site performance.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
Smart building analytics and building optimization tools. • This week on The Weekly show, BD+C editors spoke with leaders from BR Architects, DLR Group, and Thomas Jefferson University about three timely trends: . The future of smart cities. Community storm shelter design. WATCH THE SEGMENTS ON DEMAND BELOW .
UK Construction Blog
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
The post Learn About the Latest News on Building Optimism in the UK, Redrow to Be Acquired by Barratt, North Wales Hosts UK’s First Carbon Capture Cement Plant And MPs Advise Building to ‘Embrace Tech’ appeared first on UK Construction Blog. UK construction business optimism at its greatest since January 2022.
BD+C
MAY 29, 2019
Despite spending most of our week working, currently only 9.8% of world employees are covered by a workplace wellness program. We know there is a performance gap in the workplace.
Stok
JULY 31, 2019
While we love good intentions, the design of a high performance building doesn’t mean much if it doesn’t operate at the performance standard it was designed to. All too often, building performance is the focus of the design phase but left to chance in operations. This building performance issue is out of control(s)!
The Pro Builder
JULY 1, 2024
Lumber prices have dropped significantly this year due to lower demand during the peak home-building season. Initially, there was optimism for 2024 due to a housing deficit and expectations of lower interest rates, leading to increased inventory.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 25, 2023
BOSTON, MA – Today, Digital Twin Consortium ® (DTC) published The Why and the What of Digital Twin Building Performance and Sustainability: An Owner’s Perspective. The guide also discusses digital twins’ positive effects in optimizing long-term building performance. “As
The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Panelists discussed AI’s ability to generate accurate ceiling plans and optimize material usage, bringing greater efficiency to construction processes. The general contractor identified precision, performance and materials as three areas where AI is already providing impact, said Roger Grant, vice president of building technology at NIBS.
The Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Maarten involved three connecting, four-story buildings to add 98 new hotel rooms. The buildings also had to be designed for seismic and hurricane-wind loads to withstand potential natural disasters of the waterfront location. With the resort remaining open during construction, speed and simplicity were key to the project’s success.
The Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Maarten involved three connecting, four-story buildings to add 98 new hotel rooms. The buildings also had to be designed for seismic and hurricane-wind loads to withstand potential natural disasters of the waterfront location. With the resort remaining open during construction, speed and simplicity were key to the project’s success.
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 11, 2024
. “This partnership underscores a joint commitment to connect the office and the field throughout the design-build-operate lifecycle of construction projects.” “Caterpillar and Trimble have a long history of innovating together,” said Tony Fassino, Caterpillar Construction Industries group president. “We billion, Caterpillar Inc.
BD+C
JULY 19, 2020
market at a time when developers are rethinking just how much parking their buildings will actually require in the future. -based provider of some of the largest and fastest high-density autonomous parking garages in the world, is poised to make a push into the U.S.
Building Radar
AUGUST 13, 2024
Construction procurement analytics and insights play a crucial role in optimizing the supply chain, ensuring that materials and services are acquired efficiently and cost-effectively. For more on mastering supply chain optimization through data analytics, check out Denny’s LinkedIn article. Benefits of Procurement Analytics 1.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 6, 2024
Global leader in sustainable design and engineering Stantec provided programming, master planning, architecture, and interior design for the 31,500-square-foot, three-structure facility comprised of an operations, maintenance, and vehicle wash buildings for about 80 transit vehicles. This is a spectacular design.
Building Radar
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Optimizing lead qualification is crucial to staying ahead of the competition in the construction sales. In this article, we will explore the key strategies for optimizing lead qualification in construction sales and highlight how solutions like Building Radar can support this process through cutting-edge AI tools.
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 31, 2023
Technicians found that the FRP deck was in optimal condition with minor maintenance needed for overlay cracking at the joints and connection holes,” says Scott Reeve, business development for CCG. “It CCG has the design-build and structural fabrication expertise to provide engineered systems and OEM solutions.
Building Radar
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Having a robust and optimized sales process can significantly boost lead conversions in the construction sales. This article explores three actionable ways to enhance lead conversions and how tools like Building Radar can support your efforts.
The Pro Builder
MAY 28, 2024
is building modular homes to help meet the demand for more housing in the mountain town. The manufacturer can build a two-bedroom home in nine days, which is cause for optimism among some housing industry experts who see potential for rolling out these modular homes in markets across the U.S.
Building Radar
AUGUST 5, 2024
With rising material costs and tighter schedules, optimizing construction procurement strategies is essential for enhancing efficiency and reducing costs. Key Components of Construction Procurement Supplier Relationships Contract Management Cost Control Risk Management Strategies for Optimizing Construction Procurement 1.
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 31, 2023
ESFM’s self-performed energy optimization projects helped an international medical device and equipment manufacturing client reach its global carbon emission goal one year early Charlotte, NC – ESFM won the 2023 Sheila Sheridan Award for Sustainable Facility Operations and Management from the International Facility Management Association (IFMA).
Construction Enquirer
JULY 19, 2023
Canary Wharf Group and Kadans Science Partner have secured planning approval from Tower Hamlets Council for a new commercial health and life sciences building. hectare site are already well underway and the building, designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates, is anticipated to complete in 2027. Enabling works on the 3.3
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 21, 2023
. – The latest title from the American Society of Civil Engineer’s, Snow Loads: Guide to the Snow Load Provisions of ASCE 7- 22 supplies detailed, authoritative explanations of the snow load provisions contained in Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures , Standard ASCE/SEI 7-22.
Construction Enquirer
JULY 6, 2023
Aside from the lockdown-related fall in house building, the rate of contraction was the fastest since April 2009. “Fewer houses being built meant the sector was dragged down overall because civil engineering and commercial building projects remained relatively buoyant with stronger pipelines of work. Housing work (index at 39.6)
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 1, 2023
Brightline Rail , a high-speed passenger rail system, is upgrading existing crossings and building new bridges to expand service across the state of Florida. PERI’s engineered solution delivered an efficient and lean system, striking a balance between hanger capacity, bracket spacing, and hanger rod loading to provide the optimal system.
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 12, 2023
Optimized training is carried out for the driving environment with localized characteristics in China, including structural road conditions and complex traffic scenarios, such as non-standard vehicles, pedestrians with abnormal posture, obscured pedestrians, fences, roadblocks and special lane lines. The X-Cube 3.0
Building Radar
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The ability to analyze vast amounts of data helps construction professionals identify trends, forecast project risks, and optimize resource allocation. In this context, Building Radar offers valuable tools for early identification of construction projects.
The Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
It also describes uses of AI during the construction project lifecycle, including preconstruction, construction, and building maintenance. We can lean on AI in achieving essential goals like upskilling, workforce development, knowledge transfer, supply chain optimization, enhanced safety design and planning, and much more,” says Scarpati.
BD+C
JULY 15, 2014
The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, together with the Healthy Building Network, Health Product Declaration Collaborative, and Clean Production Action, have announced a collaborative effort to further transparency and optimization of building product ingredients. Contractors Engineers Building Materials'
UK Construction Blog
MAY 22, 2024
The post Why Industrial Air Conditioning Should Be a Priority in Building Design appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Industrial air conditioning systems are indispensable components of modern building design, offering far-reaching benefits beyond temperature regulation.
Building Radar
AUGUST 22, 2024
In this article, we’ll explore key strategies for optimizing construction materials procurement to enhance cost-effectiveness and efficiency. Key Strategies for Optimizing Procurement 1. To learn more about effective procurement planning, check out this resource on optimizing procurement strategies.
Building Radar
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
For in-depth strategies on utilizing construction data, check out resources like LinkedIn Pulse and Let’s Build. Additionally, Building Radar offers advanced tools to help businesses identify new projects early, providing a substantial edge in maximizing your sales pipeline. For more on this, check out Assignar.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 31, 2023
She has managed organizations with annual multimillion-dollar capital and operating budgets and directed optimization efforts at utilities operating more than a dozen wastewater resource recovery facilities (WRRF), creating clean water and valuable resources from billions of gallons of wastewater daily.
BDC Network
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the number of buildings in your portfolio? In construction and facility management, escalation should accurately represent the expected rise in building materials and labor costs, which may be substantially higher or lower than the economy’s inflation rate.
The Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Ways to Improve Home Building Productivity, Part 2: Automation ibush Thu, 02/15/2024 - 15:31 Home builders can maximize efficiencies gained through simplification and standardization by automating both on-site and back-office operations Tony L. Consider the potential benefits of off-site construction to your current home building process.
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 15, 2023
This packed symposium will explore design concepts, tools, and approaches for fire-safe buildings, and highlight the role of fire safety in sustainable design and education. The event will also present insight into external living walls, battery/energy storage systems, façade systems, photovoltaics, mass timber, and more.
Building Radar
JULY 16, 2024
Understanding Lean Construction Procurement Lean construction procurement focuses on optimizing processes to maximize value and minimize waste throughout the project lifecycle. By scheduling deliveries precisely when needed, construction firms optimize storage space and ensure materials are used efficiently.
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