CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2024

This includes expert utilization of advanced plumbing systems to enhance building performance. Understanding Commercial Construction Commercial construction involves building structures meant for commercial use. These buildings require complex plumbing systems. This includes skyscrapers, warehouses, and retail centers.

Plumbing 52

Plumbing Plumbing Systems Piping Installation HVAC System Installation 52

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) 104

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Collaboration Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement 104

Building Information Management

JUNE 27, 2016

on Building Economics. ACTIVE standards under the jurisdiction of E06.81 . E833-14 Standard Terminology of Building Economics. E917-15 Standard Practice for Measuring Life-Cycle Costs of Buildings and Building Systems. E2166-12 Standard Practice for Organizing and Managing Building Data.

Building Standards 40

Building Standards Building Performance Measurement Structural Systems Facility Management 40

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Commercial construction projects present unique challenges when it comes to air quality. While HEPA filters have been a standard in air purification, recent upgrades are enhancing their performance. Additionally, scalable systems allow multiple units to work in tandem, covering large areas without compromising performance.

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Quality Control Health Regulations Building Performance Measurement 52

Granger Construction

MARCH 8, 2024

Her impressive performance in seamlessly implementing detailed work management practices, orchestrating nearly 1,000 individuals and adhering to strict quality control measures resulted in high praises from clients and partners alike.

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement Facility Management Schedule Management Project Management 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 20, 2023

BRONX, NY— Located in New York City’s South Bronx neighborhood of Mott Haven, the newly dedicated $175 million 425 Grand Concourse high-rise building serves as the largest Passive House project to date in North America. A principal tenet of Passive House design entails siting the building to optimize sun/heat exposure.

Concrete Pouring 130

Concrete Pouring Energy Efficiency Flooring Systems Structural Systems 130

BD+C

MARCH 31, 2023

Voice of the Brand When hurricanes, tornados, extreme temperatures, snow and ice, or salty ocean air have the potential to impact a structure, it is critical to design a building envelope system that will protect the occupants from the elements and deliver a comfortable environment.

Zoning 105

Zoning Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Building Performance Measurement 105

iField Smart

JANUARY 21, 2025

This article focuses on various capabilities driven by jobsite management software, while exploring its far-reaching advantages, present challenges, and its advanced capabilities through AI. Safety issues and compliance: Ensuring safety of workers and complying with safety standards are non-negotiable. Can AI predict project delays?

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management 52

CCR Magazine

APRIL 3, 2025

Increases Surface Longevity Surfaces can last longer if regular acid washing is performed on them. If surfaces are not cleaned correctly, contaminants can build up, and surfaces will deteriorate in no time at all. Acid wash cleaning is a precise art and can quickly go awry if poorly attempted or performed by someone inexperienced.

Health Regulations 52

Health Regulations Safety Regulations Building Performance Measurement Building Optimization 52

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

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

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

Whether you’re looking for indoor or outdoor stairs, straight or spiral designs, wooden open rise or glass balustrades, modern manufacturing techniques can accommodate virtually any style while ensuring compliance with building regulations.

Staircases 52

Staircases Building Materials Manufacturing Engineering Controls Manufacturing 52

GCP Applied Technologies

APRIL 3, 2018

For flooring that is adhered to a concrete slab, achieving and maintaining a secure bond is essential for long flooring life and satisfactory performance. What if the slab’s measured RH or pH levels are above the limit recommended by the flooring manufacturer? Building Envelope Solutions. Commercial buildings.

Building Performance Measurement 84

Building Performance Measurement Building Resilience Building Standards Painting/finishing 84

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 29, 2023

Collection, verification, standardization, and utilization are all vital data processes for every company to implement properly—but where to start? Using data to improve transparency The Suffolk team understood that what gets measured gets managed. This helped Suffolk streamline how projects are executed. We also set tolerances.

Risk Management 98

Risk Management Building Performance Measurement Project Management Change Management 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 98

Estimating Structural Systems Schedule Management Risk Management 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Our industry is performing at historic levels in 2024, but, while the AEC industry as a whole is experiencing an upward trend, there are still many challenges ahead of us as we navigate the future. I believe one of the major changes that will come as a result of this shifting landscape is an even greater emphasis on time as a measure of ROI.

Landscaping 130

Landscaping Building Performance Measurement Building Standards 130

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

Building Information Management

MARCH 12, 2013

The incremental costs to design and construct high-performance or green buildings typically range from zero to eight percent higher (0 to 8%) than the costs to design and construct conventional buildings. Effective operation of high-performance buildings requires well-trained facilities managers.

Green Building 40

Green Building Energy Efficiency Building Standards Building Performance Measurement 40

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Any organization can consistently assure best value outcomes for facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds. The success of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build project is dependent upon early and ongoing collaboration among key parties. How To Measure the Benefits of BIM: A Case Study Approach.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 66

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Lean Construction 66

GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 9, 2019

Shortfalls of high-performance adhesives. Given how common moisture problems are today, flooring contractors should build moisture mitigation into their schedule. Testing concrete slabs for moisture is a standard requirement today for nearly all new construction, both commercial and residential. Concrete moisture test methods.

Building Performance Measurement 92

Building Performance Measurement Warranty Cost Control Building Materials Manufacturing 92

Building Information Management

JUNE 20, 2012

Key Topics / Take Aways: Identify and advance technologies, processes, and management practices that improve the performance of federal facilities over their entire life-cycle, from planning to disposal. The “how” of measuring investment successes. You can’t manage what you don’t measure. Communication strategies.

Facility Management 61

Facility Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Performance Measurement 61

Construction Specifier

JUNE 3, 2024

Certified installers, especially those who carry substrate prep certification, are trained to assess and correct moisture and pH issues, so flooring projects start on the right foot, and help protect the integrity of the floor’s performance and design. After 60 seconds, plus or minus five seconds, measure pH using a strip.

Flooring Systems 108

Flooring Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Concrete Pouring Controls Manufacturing 108

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 2, 2025

Whether you’re renovating your home, upgrading your office, or enhancing an industrial facility, epoxy flooring delivers outstanding performance in high-traffic environments. Understanding Epoxy Resin Flooring Epoxy resin flooring transforms concrete surfaces into durable, high-performance industrial floors.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Flooring Systems Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Painting/finishing 52

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. The architectural design of curtain walls must be developed alongside increasing demand for high-performing, energy-efficient solutions. Jackson, AIA Photo courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

Wall Systems 104

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Project Management Consulting Steel Fabrication 104

iField Smart

MAY 14, 2024

Roadblocks Ahead: Addressing Challenges of Legacy Construction Management Software Legacy construction management software, while once revolutionary, can present several challenges in today’s fast-paced and technology-driven construction industry.

Project Management 105

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

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.

Energy Efficiency 85

Energy Efficiency Environmental Impact Assessment HVAC System Installation Building Materials Manufacturing 85

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

CivilJungle

APRIL 27, 2023

An entire station is a combination of a digital theodolite, an electronic distance measuring device (EDM) and a microprocessor with a memory unit. When the Digital theodolite has been used with a built-in electronic distance-measuring unit, the birth of this new concept in fully automated surveying started.

Surveying 98

Surveying Building Performance Measurement Mapping Foundation Systems 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Owning up to mistakes is also a critical component of building trust on the jobsite. For instance, if the problem happened because of one of your workers, you could address the worker’s performance to avoid a similar situation in the future. 5: Perform Project Risk Assessment. Measure Now.

Construction Management 105

Construction Management Building Automation Material Handling Project Management 105

Construction Specifier

JUNE 9, 2022

Deep energy renovations of commercial and multi-unit residential buildings are critical if cities want to tackle their climate emissions on a large scale. 1 For these changes to happen, energy codes must add measures to strengthen energy reduction while not raising resultant emissions. Photo courtesy ROCKWOOL. By Alejandra Nieto.

Energy Conservation 59

Energy Conservation Renewable Energy Systems Building Performance Measurement Building Codes 59

GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 9, 2019

Shortfalls of high-performance adhesives. Given how common moisture problems are today, flooring contractors should build moisture mitigation into their schedule. Testing concrete slabs for moisture is a standard requirement today for nearly all new construction, both commercial and residential. Concrete moisture test methods.

Building Performance Measurement 84

Building Performance Measurement Cost Control Warranty Building Materials Manufacturing 84

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. The next stage involves the anaerobic digestion of organic matter by bacteria present in the tank. The liquid wastewater, known as effluent, occupies the middle layer.

Piping Installation 64

Piping Installation Health Regulations Building Permits Safety Regulations 64

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

GCP Applied Technologies

APRIL 3, 2018

For flooring that is adhered to a concrete slab, achieving and maintaining a secure bond is essential for long flooring life and satisfactory performance. What if the slab’s measured RH or pH levels are above the limit recommended by the flooring manufacturer? When high-performance flooring adhesives lose the battle against alkalinity.

Building Performance Measurement 60

Building Performance Measurement Building Resilience Building Standards Painting/finishing 60

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

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Fire activity presents a particular concern when it occurs near the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI). 1 The heightened fire risk posed to structures built near the WUI applies to residential dwellings as well as light commercial buildings. Compared to the previous 12 months, the number of U.S.

Fire Protection System Installation 59

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Roofing Systems Building Codes 59

Roads Online

DECEMBER 17, 2023

The current state of the economy will also present its own set of challenges for the company, as well as issues related to recruitment and retaining skilled personnel. Setting the standard One product that the Wirtgen Group continues to grow is Hamm’s Proximity Detection System, or PDS. Image: Wirtgen.

Construction Machinery 102

Construction Machinery Building Products Distribution Building Resilience Building Performance Measurement 102