CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Buildings with roofs that are more than 20 years old receive claims that are between 50% to 100% more severe compared to those with recent roof installations. Experienced roofing companies in Orlando, FL , guarantee thorough damage evaluations and durable repairs through their expertise. million squares of residential roofing material.

Maintenance 52

Maintenance Environmental Impact Assessment Roofing Systems Structural Systems 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 13, 2024

Join us to discover the keys to consistent success, from crafting bulletproof plans to optimizing profitability, and leveraging Key Performance Indicators to navigate your business’s success. How to estimate and structure project fees to ensure profitability. • Building Effective Project Plans a.

Building Performance Measurement 100

Building Performance Measurement Project Management Schedule Management Building Codes 100

Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

These tools enable construction professionals to rethink every aspect of project planning, execution, and collaboration, whether it be through the use of project management software, virtual reality (VR), or building information modeling (BIM). Safety and Risk Management Safety and risk management are paramount in the construction industry.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 109

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Building Automation Renewable Energy Systems 109

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Traditional design-bid-build models where the burden of risk was principally shouldered by contractors are gradually giving way to more collaborative models where risks and responsibilities are more evenly shared. Soaring inflation and interest rates are increasing project costs and affecting capital project cost estimates.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 147

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Landscaping Risk Management Cost Control 147

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2024

Decision 1: How to improve asset and portfolio performance Whether you're managing one or 50 facilities, actively monitoring and improving performance is critical to long-term profitability. Let's look at the ways you can improve asset and portfolio performance.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 122

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Handover Facility Management 122

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.

HVAC System Installation 133

HVAC System Installation Electrical Systems Building Code Compliance Structural Systems 133

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Image Courtesy of: APM Steam The heat exchange process involves maintaining effective heat transfer between the two sources, which is made challenging by the fact that heat exchangers are highly susceptible to scale build-up from treated or untreated water. They should be cleaned annually.

Energy Conservation 52

Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency Building Performance Measurement Cost Control 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 21, 2023

We don't always throw around the word "revolutionary," but building information modeling (BIM) has truly been that over the last few decades. Remember, BIM is all about creating and managing the information of buildings. Shape 3D is the fundamental and most common use of BIM, and it represents the basic structure of a building.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Environmental Impact Assessment Building Optimization 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 5, 2022

What’s more, over 165 integrations now work with Autodesk Build, our new, comprehensive field and project management solution that combines the best-in-class features from BIM 360 and PlanGrid, with new capabilities such as Cost Management and Performance Tracking. . Autodesk Build supports advanced construction workflows .

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Real Estate Development Building Products Distribution 98

iField Smart

MAY 14, 2024

Whether it’s leveraging advanced analytics, embracing cloud-based collaboration, or optimizing BIM workflows, these top 5 software solutions empower construction firms to streamline processes, enhance communication, and deliver projects on time and within budget in 2024 and beyond.

Project Management 105

Project Management Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Risk Management 105

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

While there are many high-performance flooring solutions, including some custom options for specific uses, one surface stands above the rest in terms of versatility: hybrid carpet. The three layers are fused together to create a durable floor cover that looks like carpet but performs like a resilient sheet. What is hybrid carpet?

Flooring Systems 59

Flooring Systems Building Resilience Building Performance Measurement Environmental Impact Assessment 59

Commercial Construction Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

When GCs participate in the planning and design phases, they can identify constructability issues, optimize designs, and establish realistic budgets and timelines. These proactive safety measures reduced the risk of on-site incidents, minimized legal risks, and kept the project in line with OSHA requirements.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Risk Management Schedule Management Quality Control 52

iField Smart

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Cost Estimation and Budgeting: CMS enables accurate cost estimates, expense tracking, and budget management throughout the project lifecycle, often integrating with accounting software. Data analytics and visualization tools help identify trends, optimize processes, and make informed decisions.

Construction Management 105

Construction Management Project Management Schedule Management Risk Management 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Optimized workflows are essential to well-running projects and teams in the AEC industry. The three most significant areas within optimized construction workflows are communication, data, and transparency. Machine learning is also helping construction pros optimize their workflows and aid decision-making. ” 6.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Risk Management Building Optimization Construction Management 98

Stok

AUGUST 28, 2019

Due to their embodied carbon and operational carbon footprints, buildings play a significant role in these efforts, so understanding the impact of legislation on buildings is critical. This directly translates to building energy codes. And, the result of this baseline? How to approach compliance.

Building Code Compliance 70

Building Code Compliance Building Codes Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency 70

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

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 4, 2022

It has done virtually nothing to measurably impact the repair, renovation, maintenance, and construction of the built environment. Robust tools and processes have existing for decades that can assure quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds are consistent delivered on-time and on-budget. Take BIM for example.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 105

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Quality Assurance Procurement 105

Construction Specifier

JUNE 14, 2024

Many buildings, particularly those located near airports, freeways, and construction zones, struggle with undesirable acoustics. These characteristics raised the thermal and acoustical performance of the windows providing a quieter and more comfortable environment for their guests. Photo by Abstract Photography Inc./courtesy

Building Performance Measurement 59

Building Performance Measurement Building Controls Quality Control Wall Systems 59

Building Radar

JULY 17, 2024

Example of Construction Technology: Building Information Modeling (BIM) Understanding BIM Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a digital representation of the physical and functional characteristics of a facility. It helps optimize resource allocation, schedule management, and cost estimation, leading to faster project completion.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Prefabrication Energy Efficiency Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Radar

JULY 15, 2024

Value engineering in construction has emerged as a critical methodology for optimizing both initial and long-term investments, ensuring that projects deliver the best possible value at the lowest cost. This realization marked the beginning of a systematic approach to optimizing value in manufacturing and construction.

Engineering 52

Engineering Building Materials Manufacturing Building Performance Measurement Building Optimization 52

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Even when people are inside, it is hard to block out intruding and distracting noises within the space people are in; noise coming from adjacent rooms, areas above or below, or from hallways; or even from outside the building. The purpose of the building determines what types of noise pollution creates “pain points” for occupants.

Building Performance Measurement 64

Building Performance Measurement Ceiling Systems Project Management Consulting Flooring Systems 64

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 22, 2022

Finding and implementing the best construction tech is a tall order, but it’s something that you can accomplish if you take the time to build your construction technology stack — which is exactly what we’ll tackle in this post. There are apps that aid multiple components of a project, whether it’s design, estimating, building, or closing.

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement Building Optimization Building Design Communication 98

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Deliver superior performance by setting the most realistic goals for the project. This relies on having the right cost estimates, schedules, and construction plans. Establish Performance Measurements Set KPIs to track performance at an individual and team level. Measure how efficient phases are coming along.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Prefabrication Stakeholder Engagement Schedule Management 52

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.

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement Schedule Management Project Management Risk Management 98

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2024

Strategic Planning for Cost Estimation In the initial stages of commercial construction, strategic planning plays a crucial role in keeping budgets in check. Comprehensive cost estimation involves a meticulous analysis of material prices, labor costs, and potential unforeseen challenges. This yields the highest return on investment.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Building Information Modeling (BIM) Construction Equipment Project Management 52

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Optimizing indoor air quality strategy and energy efficiency are important, but often competing, goals for energy and facility professionals. Conversely, minimizing outdoor air tends to improve energy performance for the same reasons, but the minimum amount must be maintained by code and to protect health of occupants.

Fire Protection Systems 52

Fire Protection Systems Quality Control Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation 52

In Eight

MARCH 21, 2023

Estimating for greater accuracy Creating a construction budget starts with what may be considered an oxymoron: an accurate estimate. Because of the enduring tendency to blow budgets by projects’ end, owners are favoring accuracy over the aspirational, yet unrealistic budgets and schedules reflected in many estimates.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Schedule Management Project Management Consulting Cost Control 52

UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Do you know that reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) has played a significant role in public building construction over the past decades? Get ready to dive into the fascinating realm of lightweight yet strong building materials that have impacted the way public buildings were built.

Safety Regulations 64

Safety Regulations Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Manufacturing Concrete Pouring 64

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.

Engineering 130

Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Environmental Consulting 130

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Their managed WordPress internet hosting plans incorporate highlights like mechanized reinforcements, SSL certificates, and progressed security measures, guaranteeing a secure and dependable environment for your website. Both Elementor and Kinsta are known for their high-performance facilitating solutions.

Site Planning 52

Site Planning Building Performance Measurement Building Optimization Change Management 52

Jonas Construction

JULY 30, 2024

Minor adjustments can be made during a pit stop, while major changes need to occur as soon as possible to ensure the car performs to its fullest potential. This is how successful project management teams approach a construction project. tasks carried out, challenges, milestones,etc.)

Project Management 98

Project Management Schedule Management Construction Management Change Management 98

CCR Magazine

JULY 5, 2024

Planning and Measurement for Gutters Prepare for the gutter installation process by first inspecting the existing gutter system. The planning stage involves making essential measurements. This gives a clear measure to the framing of your house. This measurement is crucial for ordering a new fitting door.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Material Handling Roofing Systems Building Materials 52

CCR Magazine

JUNE 13, 2024

Green Building Practices Sustainability continues to be at the forefront of commercial construction , with an increased focus on eco-friendly building materials, energy-efficient systems, and sustainable designs. This trend not only addresses environmental concerns but also enhances marketability and long-term value.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Materials Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Building Automation 52

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Shared, performance-based risk/reward. LEAN Practices for Optimized Facilities O&M Overview. Cost estimating. NOTE: The term “Big Data” has recently become popular to describe the multiple sources, formats, and uses of data that can be leveraged to monitor and improve organizational performance.

Maintenance 40

Maintenance Building Performance Measurement Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 30, 2018

Shared, performance-based risk/reward. LEAN Practices for Optimized Facilities O&M Overview. Cost estimating. NOTE: The term “Big Data” has recently become popular to describe the multiple sources, formats, and uses of data that can be leveraged to monitor and improve organizational performance.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Facility Management Project Management Construction Management 40

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Keeping in view the psychological effects of climate change the construction industry has to find ways of how it can build structures that can effectively withstand the changing climate conditions. In addition to bearing these characteristics, a resilient building is flexibly designed, resource efficient, and energy efficient as well.

Building Resilience 52

Building Resilience Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Building Performance Measurement 52

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

By David Hohenstern Photo by Dean Riggott/courtesy Sto Corp A renovation can be triggered by a wide range of factors: water intrusion issues, delaminating exterior finishes, cold walls, and new fire and energy performance regulations. These elements collectively form a high-performance exterior wall assembly.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Wall Systems Renewable Energy Systems Fire Protection Systems 52