Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The partnership builds on Bentley’s recent acquisition of Cesium , the foundational open platform for creating powerful 3D geospatial applications. Cesium is the creator of the 3D Tiles open standard also used by Google. Bentley Asset Analytics Open data and AI can come together to enhance asset performance.

Engineering 203

Engineering Infrastructure Development Foundation Systems Building Resilience 203

iField Smart

APRIL 30, 2024

Revolutionizing Construction Field Inspection with Advanced Software Solutions Construction projects are complex and demand adherence, coordination, and precision to required construction standards. Top 10 challenges for building inspectors, project managers, and quality control managers with legacy field inspection techniques.

Inspection 75

Inspection Building Code Compliance Quality Assurance Building Automation 75

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

OCTOBER 8, 2024

As the standard set of regulations governing construction contracts in Germany, mastering VOB procedures can significantly impact project success. This part is crucial for ensuring that construction projects meet the necessary quality standards. It includes guidelines on materials, construction methods, and quality control measures.

Contracts 52

Contracts General Contracting Change Management Project Management 52

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 Facility Management Handover 122

Building Radar

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Building Radar offers innovative tools for early project identification and compliance support, which can greatly enhance a company’s ability to secure contracts while adhering to procurement regulations. Compliance with Legal Standards : Adherence to regulations governing the industry and locality.

Procurement 52

Procurement Contracts Health Regulations Building Performance Measurement 52

Construction Specifier

JULY 24, 2024

Some gasket systems are “S” labeled, indicating they are tested to UL 1784, Standard for Safety of Air Leakage Tests of Door Assemblies , which is required by many provisions of the International Building Code ( IBC ). To meet the UL 1784 standard, the air leakage rate of the door assembly cannot exceed 0.1

Fire Protection Systems 59

Fire Protection Systems Building Code Compliance Controls Manufacturing Building Materials Manufacturing 59

Building Radar

OCTOBER 21, 2024

According to Construction Owners , manufacturers must stay updated on various regulatory standards to thrive in a constantly evolving market. Additionally, companies can leverage tools like Building Radar to identify regulatory requirements relevant to their projects, ensuring they meet compliance standards efficiently.

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 52

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Safety Regulations Risk Management Building Standards 52

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Key Takeaways Certifications ensure compliance with safety standards. Proper installation techniques are crucial for performance. Certification Standards For TC Bolts Overview Of Relevant Certifications Certification for torque-controlled (TC) bolts is crucial to ensure their reliability and safety in construction.

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Code Compliance Controls Manufacturing Quality Control 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.

Risk Management 117

Risk Management Building Performance Measurement Building Controls Cost Control 117

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 59

Building Performance Measurement Curing Concrete Pouring Flooring Systems 59

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 93

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Project Management Consulting Steel Fabrication 93

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

When the project team decided to go green during construction, high-performance coatings might not be the first thing on their minds, but maybe they should be. Every high-performance coating system is designed to guard surfaces against corrosion and ultraviolet (UV) light degradation, ultimately extending the life cycle of a building.

Sustainability 107

Sustainability Building Materials Manufacturing Building Performance Measurement Green Building 107

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

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

A well-maintained roof protects the building and its contents and ensures the safety and comfort of occupants. Additionally, ensure they strictly adhere to industry standards and manufacturer guidelines during installation. Commercial buildings often undergo changes and expansions over time.

Roofing Systems 52

Roofing Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Building Performance Measurement Material Handling 52

BDC Network

JULY 17, 2023

Jacob D’Albora, Director of Digital Building Operations Augmented Reality Big Data BIM and Information Technology In the fast-paced world of digital transformation, organizations from all industries are embracing innovative technologies to revolutionize their operations. Key Results: Develop and implement data standardization guidelines.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Handover Building Optimization Building Performance Measurement 98

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

To meet their responsibilities as stakeholders of the built environment ( facilities and other built structures ), public sector owners need to have the ability create credible construction cost estimate for ALL repair, renovation, maintenance (FSRM), and new build projects. T The following figure, for example, was produced in 1972.

Estimating 89

Estimating Structural Systems Schedule Management Risk Management 89

iField Smart

JULY 7, 2024

The Challenge of Obsolete Construction Submittal Management : Traditionally, construction submittals involved a cumbersome exchange of physical documents, emails, and spreadsheets.

Project Management 74

Project Management Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Risk Management 74

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 23, 2022

A construction takeoff is a process of listing and measuring the materials required for the project to calculate the cost to complete it. In many cases, estimators refer to the project plans, models, and documents, then begin creating the list of materials from there. . What exactly is in a takeoff? How to conduct a takeoff.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 105

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Estimating Building Materials 105

iField Smart

APRIL 2, 2024

The Role of As-Built Drawings in Quality Assurance and Quality Control As-built drawings are accurate and exhaustive construction documents that portray the final state of construction. Provide a detailed historical reference into building processes, materials used, and structural analysis.

Quality Assurance 65

Quality Assurance Quality Control Building Code Compliance Cost Control 65

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 24, 2023

This certification is awarded to buildings that demonstrate exceptional energy efficiency and significant reductions in carbon footprint while offsetting the remaining embodied carbon and energy use through high-impact offset programs. A nighttime view of the building’s facade. Photo by David Conger/courtesy Climate Pledge Arena.

Renewable Energy Systems 107

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Building Performance Measurement Roofing Systems 107

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2022

Based upon the above, why would anyone be surprised by the lack of productivity and rampant economic and environmental waste endemic to public sector facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds? Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery System Performance is CRITICAL to Improving Productivity. Learn more? doi: [link].

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 82

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Collaboration Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement 82

iField Smart

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Introduction: Historically, construction project management has been a complex and demanding task, often characterized by numerous stakeholders, intricate processes, and extensive documentation. Data security and privacy are also paramount concerns, particularly with cloud-based solutions, necessitating robust security measures.

Construction Management 88

Construction Management Project Management Schedule Management Risk Management 88

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) 100

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Building Automation Renewable Energy Systems 100

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

Integral to this development process is construction surveying, a critical discipline ensuring that all construction adheres to stringent safety and regulatory standards. This type of surveying is essential for establishing the location and layout of buildings, utilities, infrastructure, and other man-made structures.

Surveying 51

Surveying Building Performance Measurement Site Planning Structural Systems 51

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Crucially, testing can ensure that switchgear meets the standards and guidelines set out by official bodies such as the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers ( IEEE). NFPA 70B: This standard provides guidelines for electrical equipment maintenance , including switchgear.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Electrical Wiring Installation Electrical Systems Fire Protection Systems 52

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Assess building envelope performance: Check the integrity of the entire structure’s thermal performance. Instead, it provides extra eyes on the unseen thermal performances of buildings under construction. Taking proactive measures prevents accidents and property damage.

Construction Equipment 52

Construction Equipment Fire Protection System Installation Electrical Wiring Installation Fire Protection Systems 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 28, 2024

And tools and methodologies like Building Information Modeling (BIM) and cloud-hosted, web-based Information Management platforms that let everyone involved in a project share info are total game-changers. They’re making a huge difference in how we build things and keep up with the times.

Project Management 130

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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 5, 2022

models, documents, etc.). 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. . StructionSite .

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

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

Safety Services Company

JUNE 24, 2024

Contractors and hiring clients alike prioritize safety leadership , seeking partners who excel in safety and compliance, surpassing basic OSHA standards. Topics like optimized safety training, external project decision-making, project performance, and mental health were addressed with great detail and expertise.

Safety Regulations 95

Safety Regulations Building Performance Measurement Health Regulations Building Optimization 95

OmTrak

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Building product safety – New National Building Product Assurance Framework Issued by Australian Building Codes Board The Australian Building Codes Board has developed a new Building Product Assurance Framework. This new policy has been developed as part of the National Building Reform Process.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Manufacturing Quality Assurance Building Codes 52

The Pro Builder

JULY 3, 2023

How to Build Healthy Homes That Protect Homebuyers From Radon ibush Mon, 07/03/2023 - 17:25 Consider a relatively simple and inexpensive passive mitigation system to vent radon—a radioactive, odorless, invisible gas—and deliver a truly healthy home Andrew Shipp A silent poison, a fatal gas, an invisible killer. In fact, according to the U.S.

Piping Installation 228

Piping Installation Foundation Systems Roofing Systems Wall Systems 228

OmTrak

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Building product safety – New National Building Product Assurance Framework Issued by Australian Building Codes Board The Australian Building Codes Board has developed a new Building Product Assurance Framework. This new policy has been developed as part of the National Building Reform Process.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Manufacturing Quality Assurance Building Codes 52

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. You might wonder if implementing these technologies will impact costs.

Maintenance 52

Maintenance Fire Protection System Installation HVAC System Installation Plumbing Systems 52

iField Smart

MAY 14, 2024

As project requirements evolve and expand, legacy systems may struggle to accommodate increased data volume, user traffic, or complex project workflows, leading to performance issues and bottlenecks. This accessibility enhances project transparency, reduces delays, and fosters better decision-making.

Project Management 90

Project Management Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Risk Management 90

CCR Magazine

JULY 30, 2024

Ever wondered who’s behind those stunning glass windows and sleek architectural features in modern buildings? Precision and accuracy are necessary when measuring, cutting, and fitting glass. You’ll interpret these documents to ensure glass installations meet design and structural requirements. That’s the work of a glazier.

Material Handling 52

Material Handling Building Performance Measurement Safety Regulations Health Regulations 52

iField Smart

MAY 21, 2024

It provides construction managers, inspectors, and stakeholders with a centralized platform to efficiently manage inspections, track progress, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Inspectors must document observations, findings, and corrective actions manually, leading to delays in reporting and potential inaccuracies.

Inspection 93

Inspection Construction Management Risk Management Quality Assurance 93