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.

Roofing Systems 130

Roofing Systems Renewable Energy Systems HVAC System Installation Wall Systems 130

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

In construction, it means leveraging tools such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), artificial intelligence, drones, and IoT-enabled devices to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and reduce costs. Digital transformation in construction means using modern technology to improve the way projects are planned, managed, and built.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment 52

iField Smart

JULY 11, 2024

Manual on-site surveys, prone to human error, are required to verify measurements and identify discrepancies between the original plans and the actual construction. Data Analytics: Advanced software can analyze as-built data to identify trends, optimize building performance, and inform future projects.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 105

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Building Automation Building Optimization 105

BDC Network

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Sustainability Group will strengthen Suffolk’s in-house expertise and ability to design and execute a wider range of green building solutions. In design, Swenso collaborates closely with design teams to optimize strategies for cost effectiveness to meet operational carbon goals using life cycle costing.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Building Commissioning Project Management Consulting 105

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

That said, this article will unravel strategies that resonate with professionals, from those who meticulously plan projects to those who wield the tools on-site. Project Managers Responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of construction projects. Ensure equipment is maintained and used safely.

HVAC System Installation 133

HVAC System Installation Electrical Systems Building Code Compliance Structural Systems 133

Commercial Construction Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Yet, with strategic planning, collaboration, and communication, we have learned how to collaborate to proactively manage these risks, ensuring smoother project delivery and protecting investments. This early planning minimizes the risk of disruptions and keeps the project aligned with its budget and schedule.

Collaboration 52

Collaboration Risk Management Schedule Management Quality Control 52

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 26, 2025

Clash detection is the process of identifying conflicts in a building design, where elements like pipes, ducts, walls or beams dont fit right or overlap. With modern digital tools like BIM coordination, we can find and fix problems in the design phase before they affect the site. What is Clash Detection?

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Risk Management Project Management Building Performance Measurement 52

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The New American Home (TNAH) 2023 not only showcases stunning design and views of the Las Vegas Valley but also serves as a model of high performance in home design, from the home's natural resource efficiencies and renewable energy systems to the healthy, comfortable indoor environment it provides for its owners.

Energy Efficiency 130

Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Systems HVAC System Installation Sustainability 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

We plan and prepare as best we can but the unpredictable nature of geology can surprise us at any moment. km twin-tube tunnel that will have 10, 15-m-long cross passages and three technical buildings, each of which is 16.8-m So tunnel construction requires versatility, agility, efficiency and accuracy.”

Building Performance Measurement 130

Building Performance Measurement Building Automation Quality Control Mapping 130

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). QR codes have emerged as a valuable asset in promoting safe practices.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 109

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

iField Smart

JANUARY 21, 2025

Without a unified system to monitor resource availability, usage, and performance, project managers struggle to enhance resource use and manage project schedules. A mobile-first platform supports field teams with real-time access to important project data, enhanced by AI for optimized decision-making. A list of FAQs have been compiled.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management 52

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. m (14 ft), 5.18

Flooring Systems 90

Flooring Systems Building Performance Measurement Energy Conservation Structural Systems 90

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Now that we’ve laid the foundation for the four P’s of construction improvement (performance, predictability, planet, and people), let’s add some framework around performance. Particularly, the way performance impacts one of our most coveted metrics of measure—productivity. Transparency & Regulation. The solution?

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Performance Measurement Change Management 98

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Designed by the architecture firm, Brooks + Scarpa, this innovative project defies traditional apartment buildings by creating a welcoming cube design that prioritizes communal spaces with a courtyard which is open to the street. The mixed-use building features 279 m 2 (3,000 sf) of retail space and dedicates 12 units for low-income tenants.

Energy Efficiency 110

Energy Efficiency Flooring Systems Roofing Systems Building Materials 110

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Commercial buildings must enhance the comfort, enjoyment, and/or productivity of each occupant. The good news is that there are numerous building materials and design concepts that can provide a leg up in the process. Acoustic Wall Panels Many modern commercial interiors are designed using the open floor plan concept.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Quality Control Building Controls Building Performance Measurement 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

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

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

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. Design-build or construction management at risk models require contractors to find the cheapest design among many options.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 147

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

iField Smart

AUGUST 4, 2024

Challenges in Traditional On-Site Reporting: The Paperwork Bottleneck : Before diving into the benefits of CDR and CDPR software, it’s important to understand the pain points they address. Analyzing this fragmented data to identify trends, anticipate problems, or measure progress becomes a time-consuming and inefficient task.

Building Automation 105

Building Automation Project Management Safety Regulations Construction Management 105

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

iField Smart

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Among these, construction management software (CMS) has become an indispensable tool, revolutionizing project planning, execution, and monitoring. Reporting and Analytics: CMS generates comprehensive reports and dashboards, offering insights into project progress, performance metrics, and potential risks.

Construction Management 105

Construction Management Project Management Schedule Management Risk Management 105

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.

Building Performance Measurement 82

Building Performance Measurement Curing Concrete Pouring Flooring Systems 82

Stok

MARCH 28, 2019

Given that buildings account for 39% of CO2 emissions in the United States, one of the foremost objectives in the sustainable building industry is to eliminate or reduce our built environment’s carbon emissions. The question is, how do we work towards carbon neutrality in buildings? Energy Storage: Buildings as Batteries.

Renewable Energy Systems 74

Renewable Energy Systems Electrical Systems Energy Efficiency Building Performance Measurement 74

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

We adopted new technologies, embraced sustainable building practices, and were more vocal about the benefits of working in the AEC field. By leveraging 3D models in the field, teams can walk the projects, and ensure constructability and maintainability without having to wait for a designer to be brought on site.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 137

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Building Automation Project Management 137

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.

Sustainability 100

Sustainability Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management Consulting Risk Management 100

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2024

A lot can disrupt what the plan was/is for a project. Ensure a clear understanding and that all stakeholders know and agree with the plan. Deliver superior performance by setting the most realistic goals for the project. This relies on having the right cost estimates, schedules, and construction plans.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Prefabrication Stakeholder Engagement Schedule Management 52

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 Modeling (BIM) 98

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

His professional journey is marked by a dedication to the principles of participatory planning and co-design strategies, which he seamlessly integrates into practice. 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.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management 147

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

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

Building Radar

AUGUST 13, 2024

When it comes to energy efficiency in buildings, insulation plays a crucial role. The R-value is a measure of thermal resistance, indicating how well insulation can resist heat flow. The R-value is a measure of thermal resistance, indicating how well insulation can resist heat flow. What is R-Value? Why R-Value Matters 1.

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Building Code Compliance Building Performance Measurement Building Codes 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

So what’s the key to optimizing your workforce more effectively? At Autodesk, we believe that the more insights we can empower field and project teams with, the better and safer everyone can build. More visibility into the field workforce means teams can track, measure, and then improve productivity while better mitigating risk.?

Schedule Management 98

Schedule Management Risk Management Project Management Construction Management 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 12, 2023

If you’re willing to get on board, the use of AI in construction could help improve safety, productivity, quality, and other vital measures. AI can take over monotonous duties and help with design and planning, allowing the humans on the team to spend their time honing their expertise and creativity. Machine learning is a subset of AI.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

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

GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 14, 2018

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†. But first, let's look at the difference between prescriptive specifications and performance specifications, as they pertain to concrete. May 14, 2018.

Building Performance Measurement 60

Building Performance Measurement Property Management Quality Control Facility Management 60

Building Radar

AUGUST 5, 2024

It ensures that materials and resources are available when needed, optimizing efficiency and reducing costs. This strategy should include detailed plans for procurement, logistics, and inventory management. This includes selecting reliable transportation providers, optimizing delivery routes, and managing freight costs.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Materials Manufacturing Risk Management 52