CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Many property owners are boosting their bottom line by hosting vacation and long-term rentals. Use mold-resistant building materials like wallboard, paint primer and porcelain. When we test or treat a property for mold contamination , we comply with applicable government and health department standards and certifications.

Property Management 98

Property Management Inspection Building Performance Measurement Risk Management 98

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.

Building Commissioning 62

Building Commissioning Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Efficiency HVAC Systems 62

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.

Building Controls 52

Building Controls Environmental Impact Assessment Material Handling Safety Regulations 52

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 86

Estimating Structural Systems Schedule Management Risk Management 86

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 Wall Systems 59

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Sustainable Facilities Management will require a fundamental change in mindset. Even though tools and services are readily available to consistently deliver quality, on time and on budget repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes, real property owners and facilities management professionals have yet to adopt system thinking.

Facility Management 52

Facility Management Sustainability Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Property Management 52

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

To meet their responsibilities as stakeholders of the built environment ( facilities and other built structures ), public sector owners need to have the ability to determine the number, total cost, and measure the performance of renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and construction projects.

Property Management 45

Property Management Construction Management Estimating Structural Systems 45

CivilJungle

MAY 28, 2021

Construction is the methodology of developing a building or infrastructure. What is Building Construction? Building development is the methodology of addition of structure to property. The overwhelming majority of building construction projects are bijou renovations, like incrporation of a room, or repair of a bathroom.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Manufacturing Building Permits Project Management Consulting 52

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.

Safety Regulations 62

Safety Regulations Roofing Systems Building Code Compliance Quality Control 62

PN - Project Management

MAY 30, 2022

Maybe your business is looking at expanding, which may require building a new warehouse, factory, process facility, or even a mine. Plan a Realistic Project Budget Constructing a new building may seem exciting, but make sure you don't go over your head. After receiving the zoning permit, you can now apply for a building permit.

Building Permits 52

Building Permits Project Management Consulting Schedule Management Project Management 52

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. Capital planning and management. Space management. Inventory and maintenance disposition management.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Facility Management Project Management Construction Management 40

Practical Law Construction

JUNE 15, 2021

The NABERS UK system focuses on the energy efficiency of office buildings when they are in use, to gauge actual performance in a way that is comparable with similar buildings. The scheme seeks to close the existing gap between theoretical design-based energy performance and actual in-use energy performance.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Contracts Energy Efficiency Building Design 52

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. Capital planning and management. Operations.

Maintenance 40

Maintenance Building Performance Measurement Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction 40

Building Information Management

JANUARY 5, 2016

Each year the GAO updates its “High Risk Series” This is a report on areas of critical concern at the Federal level, yet not being properly address. For the 2015 Update, “Managing Federal Real Property” is on the list. Since I began my facilities career in 1988 as a member of VFA, Inc.’s

Property Management 40

Property Management Risk Management Building Performance Measurement Facility Management 40

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

The efficient renovation, repair, maintenance and new construction of facilities and infrastructure has proven an insurmountable challenge for most real property Owners. Change management . Risk/reward is shared an additional work and resources are allocated based upon performance. Owner Roadblock.

Facility Management 45

Facility Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Performance Measurement Property Management 45

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are now crucial considerations for developers, funders, building contractors, and investors alike. The plan must be approved by the project manager. The contractor is required to report its progress against these targets at regular intervals. ” Clause 8.2

Contracts 52

Contracts Sustainability Building Performance Measurement Change Management 52

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 26, 2017

Facilities Operations & Maintenance Management considerations span several areas. Metrics/Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Facilities Operations & Maintenance Management. A comprehensive written facilities management operations and maintenance manual and/or execution guide is a fundamental requirement.

Facility Management 40

Facility Management Maintenance Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Performance Measurement 40

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. Developing and Managing PEOPLE.

Facility Management 58

Facility Management Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Lean Construction 58

Job Order Contracting

JULY 1, 2019

Any real property owner can develop and deploy a robust Framework for Integrated Facilities Planning, Procurement, and LEAN Project Delivery. People, Process, Information, and Technology are central components to optimally planning, planning, funding, maintaining, and managing facilities and other forms of physical infrastructure.

Procurement 40

Procurement Lean Construction Facility Management Building Performance Measurement 40

Buildern

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

The construction industry is a risk-intensive business, where owners have to make sure that their investment is secure while contractors are trying to maximize their profit margins. From an owner’s perspective, retainage in construction serves as a form of security against potential risks such as contractor default or incomplete work.

General Contracting 52

General Contracting Land Use Regulations Project Management Consulting Public Works 52

Buildern

MAY 4, 2023

Importance of Construction Terminology Building terms and unique collocations are like the secret sauce that makes communication in the industry smooth and efficient. The construction market in the US is diverse and highly competitive, with numerous regulations and standards in place to ensure safety, quality, and compliance.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

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

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2022

However, when the gas is inhaled in higher levels, the substance puts an individual at increased risk of developing lung cancer. Therefore, it is important to test for radon to ensure the safety of commercial building users, whether managers, workers, customers, or visitors. responsible for thousands of deaths each year.

Piping Installation 52

Piping Installation Building Performance Measurement Flooring Systems Structural Systems 52

Building Information Management

JUNE 16, 2016

Facilities operations involving multiple sites and building types/ages can be efficiently managed with the right mix of global oversight and local execution as well as consistent application of LEAN best management practices.

Maintenance 40

Maintenance Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Sustainability 40

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.

Building Code Compliance 40

Building Code Compliance Building Performance Measurement Energy Efficiency Building Codes 40

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 19, 2016

Robust collaborative construction delivery methods provide a proven path for Owners to significantly improve construction productivity and levels of satisfaction among a participants and building users. – 2016, Arizona State University – Job Order Contracting Performance Survey-2015. JOC Do’s and Don’ts.

Maintenance 40

Maintenance Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Performance Measurement General Contracting 40

Job Order Contracting

JULY 10, 2017

Efficiency is driven by collaboration and construction collaboration requires common terms, as well as standardized, locally researched cost cost data, and LEAN delivery methods. asset management: coordinated activity established by an organization to monitor, control, and realize value from physical items.

Collaboration 40

Collaboration Building Performance Measurement Facility Management Environmental Impact Assessment 40

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. Facility risks to Organizational Mission. The “how” of measuring investment successes. Potential to quantify.

Facility Management 61

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

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 27, 2019

Repair, Renovation, & Construction Project Cost Management. Prioritize and Budget Requirements Every real property owner is face with aligning organizational requirements with facilities repair, renovation, and construction needs as well as available current and projected multi-year resources.

Cost Control 40

Cost Control Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Change Management 40

Roads Online

JUNE 18, 2023

We’ve been on a 10 year journey to optimise the performance of asphalt including TonerPlas. According to Morriss the performance of asphalt including TonerPlas outweighs the performance of standard asphalt. This is also on top of reduced risks of leachate or microplastics being released in the mix.

Building Materials Manufacturing 90

Building Materials Manufacturing Infrastructure Development Sustainability Building Materials 90

Building Information Management

JULY 12, 2016

Facilities Management in the U.S. – R.I.P. If I see another article about how great facilities management professionals (FMers) are, or how misunderstood, I think my head will explode. Real property owners, aka FMers, simply aren’t doing their jobs. And… you are going to outsource their management?

Facility Management 40

Facility Management Property Management Lean Construction Change Management 40

Building Information Management

JULY 12, 2016

Facilities Management in the U.S. – R.I.P. If is see another article about how great facilities management professionals (FMers) are, or how misunderstood, I think my head will explode. Real property owners, aka FMers, simply aren’t doing their jobs. And… you are going to outsource their management?

Facility Management 40

Facility Management Property Management Lean Construction Change Management 40

Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2016

While LEAN principles, as defined for production systems, originated from the Japanese manufacturing industry, LEAN construction delivery methods have evolved to meet the requirements of real property owners and the AEC sector. Continuous monitoring – use of key performance indicators, KPIs. Shared risk/reward.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance 40

Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2016

While LEAN principles, as defined for production systems, originated from the Japanese manufacturing industry, LEAN construction delivery methods have evolved to meet the requirements of real property owners and the AEC sector. Continuous monitoring – use of key performance indicators, KPIs. Shared risk/reward.

Lean Construction 40

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance 40

Levelset

APRIL 15, 2022

When a property owner files an insurance claim to cover a restoration or roofing project, the owner typically deals directly with the insurance company. It gives the assignee authority to file and negotiate a claim directly with the insurance company, without involvement from the property owner. Setting up an AOB.

Insurance Management 52

Insurance Management Property Management Public Works Cost Control 52

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Fire safety is of paramount importance in a city like London, where countless lives and properties are at stake. A comprehensive London fire risk assessment and fire safety training are essential steps to ensure the safety of both residential and commercial properties. Let’s begin!

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Safety Regulations Risk Management 52

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.

Safety Regulations 62

Safety Regulations Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Manufacturing Concrete Pouring 62

Practical Law Construction

APRIL 20, 2022

This strategy provides a detailed overview of what the government is already doing to support the EV roll out and also details the future measures it plans to undertake to ensure it meets the 2030 deadline. Key new measures to increase chargepoint roll out. Key measures include: The creation of a £1.5 But challenges remain….

Government Works 52

Government Works Electrical Systems Public Works Infrastructure Development 52