Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

By Amy Becker Photo courtesy Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Specifiers and design professionals should always consider seismic performance attributes for buildings in areas that previously have experienced the damaging effects of earthquakes. Building codes are adopted with the intent to preserve life and safety.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Wall Systems Building Code Compliance Structural Systems 52

Construction Daily News

APRIL 3, 2025

Lynx is considering building its Southern Operations and Maintenance Facility on a 59-acre site in northern Osceola County. Consider energy-efficient building systems specifically calibrated for Florida’s demanding climate. Critics often frame green building practices as luxury add-ons that public agencies cannot afford.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Green Building Infrastructure Development Energy Efficiency 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 8, 2024

New roll on/roll off terminal will increase cargo capacity by 15% BEAUMONT, Texas – McCarthy Building Companies has completed construction on Port of Beaumont’s Main Street Terminal 1. In building a new terminal, the Port had a goal of increasing its general cargo handling capacity by more than 15%.

Building Resilience 147

Building Resilience Building Performance Measurement Material Handling Schedule Management 147

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 19, 2024

Army Corps of Engineers, New York District was walking on Monmouth Beach, New Jersey, the location of the agency’s Atlantic Coast of New Jersey Sandy Hook to Barnegat Inlet Beach Erosion Control Project. The project increased the size of the habitat for the plant, as well as performed environmental conservation measures to protect it.

Building Performance Measurement 130

Building Performance Measurement Environmental Impact Assessment Piping Installation Public Works 130

BDC Network

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint 1 kcichowicz Tue, 10/15/2024 - 10:59 Facility condition assessments provide powerful insight into your buildings and offer an ideal vehicle to advance resiliency and decarbonization goals. A facility owner and management team are pivotal in this transition.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

By Kristin Dispenza, Advancing Organizational Excellence Cement has historically been so far upstream in a building’s supply chain that designers, engineers, and building owners ignored the details of its production. The net zero approach is inherently performance-based. It’s a more holistic approach.”

Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Environmental Impact Assessment 130

Building Radar

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Utilizing platforms like AI-driven project insights from Building Radar can streamline market research and decision-making, providing valuable data that informs strategic planning and execution. Building strong relationships through transparent and consistent communication helps in managing expectations and resolving conflicts swiftly.

Project Management 52

Project Management Construction Management Stakeholder Engagement Building Performance Measurement 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

We understand the importance of flood control measures and are dedicated to implementing innovative solutions that will contribute to the long-term resilience and safety of the surrounding communities,” according to Kelly Shipley, P.E., Building the detention ponds has turned out to be immensely beneficial to the community.

Green Building 130

Green Building Building Resilience Building Performance Measurement Project Management 130

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. What resilience means in contrast to strength is quite bigger in scope.

Building Resilience 52

Building Resilience Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Building Performance Measurement 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The season of celebration and joyous reunion will soon be upon us, and Civil+Structural Engineer Magazine is proud to kickstart the season of celebration by announcing our 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement. An ode to the region, the terminal is an architectural depiction of everything that attracts tourists to Central Florida.

Engineering 130

Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Environmental Consulting 130

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The idea of maintaining a high-rise building might seem daunting, but it’s a crucial aspect of ensuring safety and longevity. By staying on top of maintenance tasks, you ensure a safer environment for residents and a more sustainable building overall. Regular inspections by qualified engineers can help catch potential problems early.

Maintenance 52

Maintenance Fire Protection System Installation HVAC System Installation Plumbing Systems 52

Safety Services Company

JUNE 13, 2024

By proactively adopting control measures, you can cultivate a culture of safety that safeguards your workers and underpins a thriving business. Building Robust Risk Management Processes Before implementing specific technologies and techniques for a safer work zone, we must first set up a blueprint for a more compliant culture.

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Risk Management Building Performance Measurement Building Controls Cost Control 127

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Trane, a leader in building and energy solutions, is collaborating with the university to develop and implement a comprehensive energy saving and emissions reduction program. By leveraging Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC), this budget-neutral approach will enable progress.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Energy Efficiency HVAC System Installation Energy Conservation 52

Construction Marketing

MARCH 30, 2023

As an industry, engineering is always about adaptability. Engineering in harsh environments poses a distinct set of challenges that call for innovative and robust design solutions. Engineers must account for various loads and stresses, such as wind, snow, seismic, and thermal loads, to prevent potential failure or collapse.

Building Design 115

Building Design Renewable Energy Systems Structural Systems Energy Efficiency 115

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Engineers (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical) Civil engineers focus on the design and maintenance of infrastructure. Structural engineers design and analyze structures for stability and safety. Surveyors Measure and map construction sites, providing critical data for project planning and design.

HVAC System Installation 133

HVAC System Installation Electrical Systems Building Code Compliance Structural Systems 133

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. Stronger client relationships : Proactive risk management builds trust and secured repeat business. What is Clash Detection?

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

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

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. “WSP

Sustainability 100

Sustainability Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management Consulting Risk Management 100

Roads Online

AUGUST 25, 2024

With the growing population and urbanisation, there’s an increased need for robust ground improvement solutions to support the construction and retrofitting of buildings and infrastructure, ensuring their long-term durability and safety. This is where Mainmark, a ground engineering and asset preservation company, excels.

Infrastructure Development 105

Infrastructure Development Geotechnical Engineering Building Performance Measurement Building Materials 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

In 2008, Liz embarked on her journey as an engineering intern, paving the way for what would become an exceptional career. With her educational background and personal focus on structural engineering, she accepted a position with RJN Group Inc.,

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management 147

BDC Network

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

5 things developers should know about mass timber 0 qpurcell Thu, 02/15/2024 - 13:36 Mass Timber Gensler's Erik Barth, architect and regional design resilience leader, shares considerations for developers when looking at mass timber solutions. To mitigate the worst effects of climate change, we must make buildings less carbon intensive.

Building Materials Manufacturing 111

Building Materials Manufacturing Land Use Regulations Renewable Energy Systems Building Performance Measurement 111

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 post-occupancy, he acts as a vital link between the construction team and the operations team to ensure buildings perform as designed.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Building Commissioning Project Management Consulting 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 28, 2024

By Victoria Salvador Project management in the architecture, engineering, construction, and owner/operator industry is part art, part science. They’re making a huge difference in how we build things and keep up with the times. Ours is the world’s largest industry, worth about $13 trillion a year globally. But you know that.

Project Management 130

Project Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Stakeholder Engagement Change Management 130

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

As cities grow and populations increase, the demand for safe and durable buildings rises. Professionals like architects, engineers, and builders work together to design structures that withstand environmental challenges while ensuring occupant safety.

Building Design 52

Building Design Safety Regulations Building Resilience Building Code Compliance 52

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

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 20, 2024

By Benjamin Meyer Photos courtesy Siplast In the ever-changing landscape of modern construction, owners and designers are facing an onset of challenges when it comes to building for resilience. Making future-focused project decisions in the design phase can have a significant impact on the durability of the building over time.

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation Building Resilience Building Performance Measurement Building Codes 52

Roads Online

DECEMBER 17, 2023

These solutions target issues such as productivity and providing options to make road pavements more resilient in changing climatic conditions. So, when we eventually make the shift to Tier Four/EU stage V emissions standards, only the engine changes, the rest of the machine is exactly the same.”

Construction Machinery 102

Construction Machinery Building Products Distribution Building Resilience Building Performance Measurement 102

Building Radar

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Accurately measuring the ROI of your sales tools is essential for optimizing resources and driving business growth in the construction market. Effective ROI measurement helps construction firms understand which tools are delivering value, ensuring that investments align with strategic goals.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Building Automation Building Optimization Project 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

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. This burgeoning sector is propelled by a paradigmatic change towards embracing technology, sustainability, and user-centric design, creating buildings that are more than just structures.

Facility Management 64

Facility Management Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Environmental Impact Assessment 64

Roads Online

MARCH 14, 2024

Could you share some of the performance metrics for social infrastructure projects you use to measure and improve community liveability? While they are not necessarily used for social infrastructure projects, Bisson says City of Newcastle would measure against the indicators in the Newcastle Community Strategic Plan (CSP).

Infrastructure Development 104

Infrastructure Development Stakeholder Engagement Environmental Impact Assessment Building Performance Measurement 104

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 12, 2021

When specifying flooring, one should consider both sustainability and performance. These factors not only contribute to the sustainability of the flooring, but how it performs. The materiality of different resilient flooring products may alter some perceptions regarding sustainability. It is such a waste.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Building Resilience Flooring Systems Building Code Compliance 52

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%

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 137

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

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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Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Resilience Energy Efficiency 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 12, 2021

How do you measure project success? For many of us, it’s easy to see financials as a leading indicator of performance. In fact, 43% of construction firms prioritize immediate financial goals over organizational resilience. Clearly, pure financials should not be the main indicator of performance. And by how much?

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Project Management Consulting Schedule Management Building Standards 52

Building Radar

JULY 15, 2024

We also delve into how modern tools, like Building Radar, are revolutionizing the way stakeholders engage with these markets. Despite challenges such as rising material costs and labor shortages, the sector has shown resilience and growth. Key Markets and Their Performance 1. billion in the first half of 2022.

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Stakeholder Engagement Building Materials Manufacturing Building Products Distribution Building Performance Measurement 52

Construction Specifier

JUNE 25, 2024

and Steven Gaynor, MBA Photo courtesy Tenmat New York City recently became the first jurisdiction in the country to reject and rewrite major sections of the International Building Code’s ( IBC ’s) language around fire protection in exterior facades. For decades, buildings have relied on intumescent materials for fire control.

Fire Protection System Installation 59

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Building Code Compliance Building Codes 59

UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2023

The efficient onboarding of new team members is critical for project success in the area of architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) project management. During onboarding, HR should encourage team-building activities to assist recruits in understanding their position within the larger project team.

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Project Management Change Management 64