UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Yet, amidst the focus on building impressive structures, the crucial aspect of managing these facilities often takes a backstage. Facility management (FM) is the unsung hero that ensures seamless operations, optimal functionality, and sustainability long after the construction dust settles. This is done through facility management.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

By Chris Bennett, iSCS, CDT, James Longo, iSCS, and Keith Robinson, RSW, FCSC, FCSI, LEED AP RSW, FCSC, FCSI Photo by Magda Biernat Photography Concrete floors are used in wide-ranging facilities, such as industrial data centers, commercial high-rise buildings, and residential homes.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 23, 2023

California’s office tower (W)rapper is named after its wrapping steel exoskeleton, which provides support to the 16-story building. The building is not significant just for its appearance, but also for its sustainability features. This design allows the building to respond and move safely during seismic events.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Mechanical and electrical engineers work on systems within buildings, such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and electrical systems. Surveyors Measure and map construction sites, providing critical data for project planning and design. Masons Build structures using bricks, concrete blocks, or other masonry materials.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 19, 2023

WSP USA, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy, built the ClimateVue suite of tools to help clients improve their resilience practices by monitoring future rainfall trends, help communities visualize potential impacts and create mitigation plans while providing local leaders with real-time management tools. “The

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UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Optimal site selection also takes into account access to public transportation, reducing carbon footprints associated with commuting, and the preservation of local culture and heritage. Using eco-friendly materials significantly reduces the environmental footprint of your building projects. What qualifies as eco-friendly materials?

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 30, 2023

Engineers typically consider the following materials for such applications: High-performance concrete: Reinforced with fibers or other additives, this material offers increased strength, durability, and resistance to cracking and corrosion. Additionally, they should be low-maintenance, cost-effective, and readily available.

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UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Optimal site selection also takes into account access to public transportation, reducing carbon footprints associated with commuting, and the preservation of local culture and heritage. Using eco-friendly materials significantly reduces the environmental footprint of your building projects. What qualifies as eco-friendly materials?

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2024

We’ll also discuss the implications of these changes for productivity and compliance, offering insights into how companies can leverage these technologies for optimal benefits. Automated Machinery and Equipment: Construction sites are increasingly adopting automated machinery to perform repetitive and labor-intensive tasks.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 3, 2024

Certified installers, especially those who carry substrate prep certification, are trained to assess and correct moisture and pH issues, so flooring projects start on the right foot, and help protect the integrity of the floor’s performance and design. After 60 seconds, plus or minus five seconds, measure pH using a strip.

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UK Construction Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

It serves as a barrier, resisting the flow of heat through walls, roofs, and floors, thus maintaining a building’s temperature irrespective of external weather conditions. Durability : This insulation does not settle or degrade over time, maintaining its effectiveness for the life of the building without requiring additional material.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Digital twin technology is extremely useful in the built world as it helps solve various industry-specific challenges, including cost optimization, safety, thorough planning, predictive modeling, and more. From planning through construction to the operation of a building, there are enormous amounts of data created by multiple stakeholders.

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BDC Network

APRIL 10, 2023

As CHOs work to solve this, they need a shade strategy that span both new trees but also buildings, built canopies and new infrastructure that can all provide life-saving cover during extreme heat. CHOs should seek city-wide shade plans that encompass urban planning, landscape design, buildings, public infrastructure investments and more.

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CCR Magazine

JULY 8, 2024

Whether you own office buildings, retail spaces, or industrial properties, ensuring the health of your sewer system can save you from costly repairs down the line. Real-World Application : A commercial building experienced unexplained water pooling in its basement. When should sewer pipe inspections be performed?

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UK Construction Blog

MAY 25, 2023

As we face these circumstances with the rest of our business, our goal has been financial certainty and resilience. The Secretary of State grants Development authorisation Orders (DCOs) for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs), combining planning authority with additional consents such listed building authorisation.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 15, 2023

For one, it’s an opportunity to build a physical legacy. From design and VDC professionals to business and project managers, these construction leaders aren't just building structures and facilities—they're shaping our world. He co-led the evaluation and deployment of Autodesk Build as DPR's collaborative project management solution.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Sustainable building. Massive amounts of data are created from project inception to design, planning, building, closeout, operations and beyond. We’ll walk through hh2’s integration between Sage CRE 300 and Autodesk Build as well as Quickbooks Online, which integrates with Autodesk Build using ACC Connect.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 22, 2023

But the Desert Comfort Idea Home , a high-performance, net-zero–energy custom home built in the Sonoran Desert north of Phoenix, the latest in a series of Idea Homes produced by Pro Builder , is very real … and it delivers all of the comforts a desert oasis promises. You can’t just assume they’ll figure it out.”

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CCR Magazine

JULY 1, 2024

In healthcare, the IPD approach promotes teamwork where owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and key subcontractors collaborate to optimize project results. In addition, Building Information Modeling (BIM) fosters cooperation through the provision of a shared digital representation of the building. </p>

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

a civil engineering firm focused on sanitary sewer systems, as a stop-gap measure until she could find a career more suited to her structural engineering ambition. With her educational background and personal focus on structural engineering, she accepted a position with RJN Group Inc.,

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

But amidst these challenges, construction pros remained as resilient and innovative as ever. We adopted new technologies, embraced sustainable building practices, and were more vocal about the benefits of working in the AEC field. And things continue to look up: Data from Deloitte shows a 7.4%

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Stok

OCTOBER 21, 2021

ESG encompasses the environmental, social, and governance performance of a company and has a strong correlation to the company’s financial performance and potential for long-term value creation. Whole-building carbon (embodied and operational) and energy are urgent focus areas of the well-established ‘E,’ followed by waste and water.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 23, 2022

Construction industry statistics and data are playing an increasingly important role in the building sector. From measuring bid-to-win ratio, to how much a project is over budget or schedule, and KPIs , the more numbers you can put behind your work, the better. The Rise of New Building Methods. Industry Performance.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The project leveraged four alternative delivery methods including: landside and airside construction management at-risk, a design-build-operate-maintain baggage team, design-bid-build award contracts and multiple design-build concession/tenant packages.

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iField Smart

MARCH 8, 2023

As projects continue to display extreme complexities for Architects, General Contractors , Specialty Contractors, Building Engineers, and other stakeholders, traditional processes fail to achieve the required outcomes. Predictive intuition supports teams identify, measure, and reduce risks. Networking. Predictive intuition.

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CCR Magazine

JUNE 6, 2024

Types of Garage Doors Several fundamental designs provide the framework for discerning preferences and constraints dictating optimal opening mechanisms. Softwood vs hardwood qualities factor into long-lasting performance. But with an abundance of possibilities navigating selections can prove overwhelming.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

If the resilience seen this year has shown construction professionals anything, it’s that this industry, and the people who work in it, are remarkable. Christian Paul , Gilbane Building Company. Her teams are even recognized for being high-performing, cohesive, and innovative—a testament to her strong leadership style. .

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Sourced from hundreds of nominations from across the globe, this year’s list is comprised of a diverse group of individuals who demonstrated innovation, resilience, and creativity. Reusing things that would otherwise go to waste is proving to be a better alternative to traditional methods of sourcing building materials. View list.

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Stok

JANUARY 31, 2019

Companies like Comfy and PLASTARC that provide data-drive tech solutions for occupant experience have exploded in the past years, and more projects are shifting toward Monitoring Based Commissioning (MBCx) as an ongoing performance solution by keeping a continuous pulse on comprehensive building data. This progression makes sense.

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Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2012

The core competencies identified include competencies relating to building operations and maintenance, energy management, sustainability, water efficiency, safety (including electrical safety) and building performance measures. Fede ral Buildings Personnel Training Act.

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