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Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
By Yaron Dycian, Chief Product and Strategy Officer, WINT Water Intelligence Building and operating a modern commercial property or industrial facility requires a major ongoing investment of resources. Unfortunately, inefficiency and mismanagement of water resources remain among the most significant threats to a building’s performance.
GCP Applied Technologies
JUNE 9, 2020
As architects design new high-rise buildings taller and with more complexity, producers are challenged to deliver ready-mix concrete that can be pumped, placed, and finished effectively for these structures. What are your current mix proportions and performance and associated costs? Optimizing concrete mix designs.
GCP Applied Technologies
MAY 16, 2018
Ready-mix producers must set controls in place at the plant, in transit and on the jobsite to optimize their production, minimize leakage and maximize profits. Optimizing operations. Monitoring mix design performance. What type of concrete is best for my building project? Optimizing operations. August 27, 2018.
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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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BD+C
MARCH 31, 2023
Steven Huck, District Sales Manager at CENTRIA Why Choose an IMP in an Extreme Weather Zone? In selecting a building envelope system, designers and architects need to weigh a variety of considerations. For extreme weather zones, IMPs are the leader in each category and deliver the optimal solution.
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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).
Stok
APRIL 25, 2023
M&V, MBCx, WTF: Building Performance Monitoring as a Means to Achieve Decarbonization Goals This blog post was co-authored by Stok’s Ally Duncan and Jessica Shaw , summarizing their presentation at AEE West 2023. However, because of how the M&V credit has evolved from LEED version 2.0
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 30, 2022
Furthermore, measuring accuracy is impossible as there is no datum. Nonetheless validity of a construction cost estimate is critical to cost management. The management of a cost estimate involves updating costs with current data as it becomes available and revising the estimate to reflect changes. Ineffective cost management.
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Stok
APRIL 25, 2023
As building owners and occupiers adopt zero commitments and find their properties subject to energy performance and emissions regulations, the question becomes, ‘how can we achieve these ambitious reduction targets?’ However, because of how the M&V credit has evolved from LEED version 2.0
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 13, 2023
Technology Won’t Help Construction’s and Facilities Management’s Legacy of WASTE simply because technology simply automates existing processes. It’s time to map decision-making, and performance to value! Thiis is a fact that few software vendors want you to know. Not Rocket Science.
Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
The importance of moisture management cannot be overstated. Water intrusion comes with the potential for moisture-related issues like mold and rot in the building envelope. Moisture management strategies impact all stakeholders in the design and building process. Role of WRB in managing moisture. by Bijan Mansouri.
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. At its core, BIM represents an all-encompassing strategy for creating and managing information about a built asset. Remember, BIM is all about creating and managing the information of buildings.
GCP Applied Technologies
JUNE 9, 2020
As architects design new high-rise buildings taller and with more complexity, producers are challenged to deliver ready-mix concrete that can be pumped, placed, and finished effectively for these structures. What are your current mix proportions and performance and associated costs? Optimizing concrete mix designs.
GCP Applied Technologies
JUNE 9, 2020
As architects design new high-rise buildings taller and with more complexity, producers are challenged to deliver ready-mix concrete that can be pumped, placed, and finished effectively for these structures. What are your current mix proportions and performance and associated costs? Optimizing concrete mix designs.
UK Construction Blog
DECEMBER 23, 2023
The post Benefits of Retro-Commissioning Your Buildings appeared first on UK Construction Blog. You can learn more about the solution here , while in this article we are going to discuss potential benefits of retro-commissioning your buildings. Let’s investigate some major profits you may receive after retro-commissioning a building.
GCP Applied Technologies
MAY 14, 2018
P2P Initiative can advance further via in-transit concrete management system. One of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association’s (NRMCA) goals is to advance the industry away from prescriptive specifications into more versatile performance specifications†. These requirements should be clear, achievable, measurable and enforceable.
GCP Applied Technologies
MAY 16, 2018
Ready-mix producers must set controls in place at the plant, in transit and on the jobsite to optimize their production, minimize leakage and maximize profits. Optimizing operations. Monitoring mix design performance. What type of concrete is best for my building project? Optimizing operations. August 27, 2018.
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.
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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.
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BDC Network
MARCH 29, 2024
Demystifying carbon offsets vs direct reductions 0 qpurcell Fri, 03/29/2024 - 11:18 Sustainability Chris Forney, Principal, Brightworks Sustainability, and Rob Atkinson, Senior Project Manager, IA Interior Architects, share the misconceptions about carbon offsets and identify opportunities for realizing a carbon-neutral building portfolio.
UK Construction Blog
MAY 8, 2024
The post Understanding Septic Tanks and How They Work and Regulatory Considerations for New Builds appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Septic tanks play a crucial role in managing wastewater for properties not connected to a centralised sewage system.
Building Radar
JULY 31, 2024
This article explores a range of innovative building products transforming the construction industry today, highlighting their applications and benefits. Innovative Building Products 1. Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Materials Sustainable construction materials are at the forefront of modern building practices.
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 4, 2019
BIM (Building Information Modeling) is the efficient management of the life-cycle of the built environment supported by digital technology. BIM can provide huge benefits to the stakeholders in all phases of the building process – Planning; Design; Construction; and Operations and Maintenance.
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.
Building Information Management
JUNE 29, 2016
Asset Competency Model & Efficient Facility Management #101. Until Owners understand and are capable of organizational wide deployment of ASSET COMPETENCY MODELS, productivity across the AEC and Facility Management sector will remain poor. Developing and Managing PEOPLE. Building RELATIONSHIPS. Building RELATIONSHIPS.
CCR Magazine
MARCH 21, 2024
Water waste in commercial buildings is a pressing issue that directly impacts not only utility costs but the environment as well. As industries strive towards sustainability, there are effective measures you can take to ensure your commercial space is part of the solution.
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.
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 Radar
AUGUST 5, 2024
Established in 1982, CSCEC has grown to dominate the global construction sector with its extensive portfolio of projects, ranging from residential buildings and commercial properties to large-scale infrastructure and engineering feats. This extensive reach enables the company to leverage economies of scale and tap into diverse markets.
CCR Magazine
APRIL 8, 2024
Security is a paramount concern in multi-family residential properties today. The increasing demand for secure living spaces has prompted property managers and residents to seek multi-family residential security solutions that provide peace of mind.
Building Information Management
JULY 25, 2016
Optimize Facility Renovation, Repair, and Construction Delivery with Robust Business Processes. Real Property Owners, Contractors, Architects, and Engineers are under tremendous pressure to innovate, accelerate project delivery times, and minimize costs. Solutions to the above problems have existed for decades.
Building Information Management
JULY 25, 2016
Optimize Facility Renovation, Repair, and Construction Delivery with Robust Business Processes. Real Property Owners, Contractors, Architects, and Engineers are under tremendous pressure to innovate, accelerate project delivery times, and minimize costs. Solutions to the above problems have existed for decades.
Stok
OCTOBER 21, 2020
With their strict technical requirements and rigorous performance standards, laboratories and other high-tech life science facilities present a unique opportunity for sustainable design and construction innovation. If the space can’t perform to exact requirements, the tenant can’t use it and the schedule is delayed.
Stok
OCTOBER 22, 2020
With their strict technical requirements and rigorous performance standards, laboratories and other high-tech life science facilities present a unique opportunity for sustainable design and construction innovation. If the space can’t perform to exact requirements, the tenant can’t use it and the schedule is delayed.
UK Construction Blog
JANUARY 29, 2024
The increasing awareness of environmental impacts caused by consumption has heightened interest in sustainability and green practices, particularly in the building and construction industry. Such designs reduce the building’s carbon footprint and ensure efficient energy use, setting a standard for future construction projects to follow.
Stok
AUGUST 19, 2021
An integrated design charrette allows stakeholders like the investment team, property management, and building occupants to share their perspectives and ideas about the project at a time when their feedback can still be easily and inexpensively incorporated into the design. . A few of these key strategies are outlined below. #1:
CCR Magazine
JULY 8, 2024
Maintaining the sewer pipes in your commercial property might not be the first thing on your mind, but it’s crucial for protecting your investment. 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.
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CCR Magazine
APRIL 23, 2024
Demolishing a building is a complex process that involves careful planning and execution to ensure safety and efficiency. This task requires a meticulous approach to handling various materials, managing debris, and minimizing environmental impact. Specialized teams must be deployed to manage and dispose of these materials safely.
Stok
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Reporting frameworks are requiring increased data transparency on disclosure, necessitating a more data-driven approach to successfully deliver performance. For example, building electrification is a common strategy and identifying the priority assets on which to implement it first is critical to optimize carbon reduction impact.
Stok
APRIL 23, 2018
Building Energy Modeling (BEM) is often only used for green building certifications or to show compliance to building codes or standards. By using energy modeling as a decision-making tool, project teams can uncover more value for owners and developers by informing early design with performance-based results.
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 30, 2018
An understanding of LEAN fundamentals and their application to O&M and overall Facilities Management is of great benefit to all participants and stakeholders. Shared, performance-based risk/reward. Promoting awareness and education with respect to LEAN O&M best management practices would drive significantly improved outcomes.
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 29, 2017
An understanding of LEAN fundamentals and their application to O&M and overall Facilities Management will benefit Planning. Shared, performance-based risk/reward. Promoting awareness and education of LEAN O&M best management practices leads to improved outcomes. LEAN Practices for Optimized Facilities O&M Overview.
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Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
By Iltaz Alam and Marysusan Couturier Photo ©Chris Boswell/Dreamstime.com Ensuring a building’s durability and energy efficiency hinges on a continuous air barrier throughout the building enclosure. Critical are the tie-ins between different components and materials, which must be properly managed and installed to prevent failures.
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 5, 2024
The allure of oak frames as a building material lies in its robustness and the natural warmth it adds to any design. Opting for a self-build conservatory kit presents a cost-effective alternative to traditional extensions, providing an alluring addition to a property that increases its value while enhancing the quality of living space.
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