CCR Magazine

APRIL 8, 2024

Security is a paramount concern in multi-family residential properties today. The increasing demand for secure living spaces has prompted property managers and residents to seek multi-family residential security solutions that provide peace of mind.

Property Management 52

Property Management Building Performance Measurement Safety Regulations Risk Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Project stakeholders can now access critical model data with fewer steps; powerful new features provide greater control over cost and schedule management. The model is a great source of truth during design and planning, but data isn’t easily transferred to construction teams during the build phase of a project. New Orleans, LA.,

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 96

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Building Products Distribution Property Management 96

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The growing university is building the new, state-of-the-art student housing project to serve upperclassman, graduate and international students on 18 acres of land owned by the PFW Foundation. By providing accessible and affordable housing near campus, we’re not just building rooms—we’re building opportunities.

Real Estate Development 52

Real Estate Development Public Works Project Management Building Performance Measurement 52

BD+C

MARCH 31, 2023

Steven Huck, District Sales Manager at CENTRIA Why Choose an IMP in an Extreme Weather Zone? In selecting a building envelope system, designers and architects need to weigh a variety of considerations. Thermal performance The industry standard for thermal performance remains the R value.

Zoning 105

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

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. The Growing Impact of Climate Change on Construction: Climate change impacts are too numerous and widespread.

Building Resilience 52

Building Resilience Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Building Performance Measurement 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2022

Furthermore, measuring accuracy is impossible as there is no datum. Nonetheless validity of a construction cost estimate is critical to cost management. The management of a cost estimate involves updating costs with current data as it becomes available and revising the estimate to reflect changes. and oversight groups.

Estimating 100

Estimating Cost Control Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement 100

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Why Should I Redesign My Commercial Property It is therefore important, before going into the how, to define the why. What do you think are the forces that are compelling you to redesign your commercial property? The redesign also makes it easier to build a new environment that would reflect your brand.

Building Permits 52

Building Permits HVAC Systems Cost Control Quality Control 52

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 13, 2023

Technology Won’t Help Construction’s and Facilities Management’s Legacy of WASTE simply because technology simply automates existing processes. It’s time to map decision-making, and performance to value! What really needs to change? Thiis is a fact that few software vendors want you to know.

Facility Management 91

Facility Management Construction Management Building Performance Measurement Building Automation 91

CCR Magazine

MARCH 21, 2024

Water waste in commercial buildings is a pressing issue that directly impacts not only utility costs but the environment as well. As industries strive towards sustainability, there are effective measures you can take to ensure your commercial space is part of the solution.

Energy Conservation 52

Energy Conservation Environmental Impact Assessment Facility Management Building Performance Measurement 52

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Sustainable Facilities Management will require a fundamental change in mindset. AECOO = Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Owners, Operators) What are the barriers? – System thinking requires a fundamental change in mindset for current AECOO players. . Time for real change?

Facility Management 52

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

Building Radar

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Whether you’re a construction manager, contractor, architect, or just someone involved in a building project, understanding the terminology is crucial. Sustainable construction refers to building practices that aim to minimize the environmental impact of a project throughout its lifecycle.

General Contracting 52

General Contracting Building Code Compliance Building Materials Manufacturing Project Management 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.

Sustainability 100

Sustainability Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management Consulting Risk Management 100

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. You can’t just assume they’ll figure it out.”

Roofing Systems 130

Roofing Systems HVAC System Installation Renewable Energy Systems Wall Systems 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Autodesk Build . Document Management | Reality Capture Models | ReCap . ReCap mesh files can now be saved as NWC models in Autodesk Construction Cloud for model coordination, issue resolution, recording precise measurements, providing comprehensive closeout documents, and more. . Autodesk BIM Collaborate . Assemble .

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Building Performance Measurement Change Management 52

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 111

Energy Efficiency Environmental Impact Assessment HVAC System Installation Building Standards 111

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

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. This evaluation helps to determine the most appropriate demolition method.

Building Controls 52

Building Controls Environmental Impact Assessment Material Handling Safety Regulations 52

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

By Iltaz Alam and Marysusan Couturier Photo ©Chris Boswell/Dreamstime.com Ensuring a building’s durability and energy efficiency hinges on a continuous air barrier throughout the building enclosure. Critical are the tie-ins between different components and materials, which must be properly managed and installed to prevent failures.

Waterproofing Systems 52

Waterproofing Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Roofing Systems Building Materials 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 Estimating Construction Management Structural Systems 45

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

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 24, 2021

Facilities management professionals… here is an introduction to a LEAN Implementation ROADMAP for CONSTRUCTION, including all the processes, tools, and support services you need to consistently drive quality, on-time, and on-budget repair, renovation, and new builds. LEAN is a philosophy dating back as far as Henry Ford.

Lean Construction 59

Lean Construction Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Property Management 59

GCP Applied Technologies

JUNE 9, 2020

As architects design new high-rise buildings taller and with more complexity, producers are challenged to deliver ready-mix concrete that can be pumped, placed, and finished effectively for these structures. What are your current mix proportions and performance and associated costs? Does it perform how we need it to in the field?

Building Optimization 125

Building Optimization Building Performance Measurement Painting/finishing Structural Systems 125

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

We’re also excited to share some of our latest and greatest updates for Autodesk Build today. . Cost Management | Performance Tracking* . Cost Management | Compliance* . Document Management | Reality Capture Models | ReCap . Cost Management . Cost Management | Expense Custom Approval Workflow* .

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Change Management Closeout 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 89

Estimating Structural Systems Schedule Management Risk Management 89

Specification Product Update

JULY 21, 2023

The new line will enable contractors, designers and specifiers to choose materials with zero impact on climate change, promoting more ethical and conscientious choices. The team measures the impacts products have on the environment throughout their life-cycle using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methods.

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Environmental Impact Assessment Building Performance Measurement Renewable Energy Systems Change Management 52

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Most companies implement modern software, AI, AR/VR algorithms, and other technologies to free performers from a range of challenges and stay competitive in the ever-changing niche. Digital solutions reshape the building industry and make it more flexible. Digital solutions improve modeling performance as well.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 48

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Risk Management Site Planning 48

West Shore Construction

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

With the Atlantic Hurricane Season bringing potential devastation every year, the state has continuously worked to improve its infrastructure, laws, and resources to help homeowners protect their properties and lives. This often left homeowners without the necessary protective measures, increasing their vulnerability during hurricane season.

Insurance Management 98

Insurance Management Roofing Systems Structural Systems Building Code Compliance 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

The sensor data will be transmitted to an office on the same property or a thousand miles away, allowing engineers to monitor the jobsite without being on-site. The data and scans obtained through this technology are critical to understanding an area’s architecture and infrastructure and how it changes over time.

Structural Systems 262

Structural Systems Landscaping Engineering Foundation Systems 262

Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

This building serves as a focal point for ongoing revitalization efforts in the area, combining cultural heritage with modern developments. These changes are not only setting the stage for new businesses but also revitalizing community engagement and economic growth in the historic district.

Historic Preservation 52

Historic Preservation Real Estate Development Building Commissioning Building Design 52

Buildern

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The wise construction manager knows that the actual cost of any project is only realized once the task is complete and all financial obligations have been accounted for. That said, what steps should a construction manager take in order to estimate the cost of any given project accurately?

Estimating 52

Estimating Construction Equipment Construction Management Project Management 52

CCR Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

In recent years, sustainable development has gained importance for the development of the whole world due to the existing problems such as climate change, and depletion of the earth’s resources among others. Energizing work of the elements that involves passive approaches such as design forms that enhance energy performance are also crucial.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Energy Conservation Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Five key areas are critical to effecting significant, long-term improve in construction (repair, renovation, maintenance, new builds) outcomes. Leadership A strategic plan Focus on process Knowledge management Enabling technology. It is a fundamental change in how organizations function internally and with each other.

Lean Construction 69

Lean Construction Property Management Procurement Change Management 69

CCR Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

Commercial building renovations are pivotal in maintaining and enhancing the functionality, aesthetics, and value of properties. Whether updating an office building, refurbishing a retail space, or modernizing an industrial facility, the process requires careful planning, skilled execution, and a clear understanding of the goals.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance HVAC System Installation Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment 52

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. In commercial settings, you’ll work on building facades, storefronts, and curtain walls. That’s the work of a glazier.

Material Handling 52

Material Handling Building Performance Measurement Safety Regulations Health Regulations 52

CCR Magazine

JUNE 26, 2024

Understanding Common Insurance Claims General contractors face various risks that could result in insurance claims, the most prevalent of which are property damage, bodily injuries, and professional liability claims. Gaining insight into these common claims and when they may arise is the key to effectively mitigating them.

Insurance Management 40

Insurance Management Risk Management Safety Regulations General Contracting 40

CCR Magazine

JULY 31, 2024

Whether you’re building new structures or remodeling old ones, understanding construction law is crucial to keep your projects running smoothly and avoid any legal hiccups. Understanding Construction Contracts Construction contracts are the backbone of any building or renovation project.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Safety Regulations Building Permits Land Use Regulations 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