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Building Performance Measurement Collaboration Sustainability 
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 13, 2025
The industry urgently needs a specification framework that is measurable, verifiable, and defensible. Photo courtesy Bennett Build The polished concrete problem The design industry has struggled with polished concrete for years. Photo courtesy Bennett Build What is polished concrete, exactly?
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The Pro Builder
JANUARY 2, 2024
Their collaboration enables homeowners or builders to select from Hereabout’s list of preexisting, ready-to-use design plans, then build the home using B.PUBLIC’s prefab floor, roof, and wall panels. We can offer something that looks custom and performs at the highest level, but we don’t reinvent every detail,” Dillman says.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 26, 2023
Hempel is an active national leader on energy performance and decarbonization, working to develop best practices across the industry for developing higher performing buildings. In 2021, LPA earned the AIA California Firm Award , the state’s highest honor for an architecture firm.
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.
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 30, 2023
The firm is now a member of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) and the Textile Exchange. The mission of SAC is to lead the industry toward a shared vision of sustainability, based on a joint, multi-stakeholder approach for measuring, improving and sharing performance. wsp.com
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BDC Network
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group Design veterans Steven Burke and Michael Swenson will lead the new sustainability initiative for Suffolk. Contractors Sustainability Sustainable Design and Construction Suffolk Construction, headquartered in Boston, has established the Suffolk Sustainability Group.
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OmTrak
JANUARY 14, 2025
Champion Validated Data What wed like to see : Building a transparent data environment where validated information drives decision-making. Embrace Progressive Data Capture What wed like to see : Leveraging progressive data capture techniques to improve collaboration and project efficiency.
Civil + Structural Engineer
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Attended by local community members, students, faculty, and media representatives, the event marked a milestone in SEARK’s ongoing efforts to create a more sustainable and resilient campus environment. “We This initiative signifies SEARK’s vision of fostering a sustainable environment for both students and the broader community.”
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Job Order Contracting
MARCH 21, 2023
Sustainable facilities management is the allocation of financial, environmental, and other organizational resources in the most efficient way possible. This requires building trust and respect among team members, a culture that promotes high performance, systems thinking, and a robust suite of processes, workflows, and tools.
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 7, 2024
They are all taking part in a dune restoration program being carried out by the nonprofit, RISE (Rockaway Initiative for Sustainability and Equity). RISE’s (Rockaway Initiative for Sustainability and Equity) Dune Squad planting vegetation on dunes on Rockway Beach, Queens, New York City. Credit: USACE. Credit: RISE.
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Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 28, 2020
This abstract provides initial insight into Collaborative Construction Performance, Enablers, & Requirements. Maximizing benefits required collaboration planing, procurement, and project delivery. That said, there is little overtly complex about LEAN collaborative methods. McKinsey & Company 2020.
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 22, 2024
It’s flexible, collaborative, and built on a foundation of data that can be shared securely. The secure flow of data is necessary to solve global infrastructure challenges, including the expansion of energy grids, modernization of transportation systems, and retrofitting of existing assets to meet sustainable development goals.
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The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 25, 2023
The New American Home (TNAH) 2023 not only showcases stunning design and views of the Las Vegas Valley but also serves as a model of high performance in home design, from the home's natural resource efficiencies and renewable energy systems to the healthy, comfortable indoor environment it provides for its owners.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 19, 2023
SAN DIEGO — A digital toolkit purpose-built to equip decision makers with key climate insights was recognized with a Sustainable Product Award from the Sustainability, Environmental Achievement and Leadership (SEAL) 2023 Business Sustainability Awards. ResilienceLens TM measures the “resilience value” of potential projects.
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Job Order Contracting
APRIL 30, 2022
The characteristics of strategic collaboration and efficient construction project delivery are discussed below. Organizations that provide leadership and commitment to collaborative environments are rare. Mandatory early and ongoing collaboration for each project. Performance-centric reward system. Shared boundaries.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 21, 2023
The Government of Canada’s 2023 budget contains additional measures to support the development of large-scale carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCS/CCUS) projects, but Canada’s policy framework still requires key details to spur private-sector investment, according to a new overview of CCUS policy by the International CCS Knowledge Centre.
Civil + Structural Engineer
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
His agency is working in collaboration with the U.S. The Army Corps is performing this project in collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, its non-federal sponsor, and Army Corps Contractor, Weeks Marine of Cranford, New Jersey. The safety of his community is important to him.
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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.
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Building Radar
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Utilizing platforms like Building Radar’s AI-driven project insights can significantly enhance your ability to synchronize sales activities with project demands, leading to improved project outcomes and increased revenue.
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.
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. Ignacio Cariaga, Commercial Sustainability Director, Northwest Region, Heidelberg Materials North America.
CCR Magazine
JANUARY 21, 2025
In construction, it means leveraging tools such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), artificial intelligence, drones, and IoT-enabled devices to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and reduce costs. Both governments and clients are demanding greener practices, energy-efficient buildings, and sustainable materials.
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). QR codes have emerged as a valuable asset in promoting safe practices.
iField Smart
JULY 11, 2024
Traditionally reliant on meticulously updated as-built drawings, this process is undergoing a radical transformation with the advent of innovative as-built drawings software, revolutionizing efficiency, precision, and collaboration within the construction sphere.
Construction Specifier
MARCH 27, 2025
By Rachel Berkin Photo by Randy Hoepner Photography Designing new builds is more challenging than ever before. Project owners demand that architects and designers select more sustainable materials, whether a company is constructing a multifamily residential, commercial, or industrial building.
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 7, 2025
An IGCE (also in construction related service an IGE) is a cost estimate developed by the Government Requiring Activity, based on the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) or Statement of Work (SOW). Direct labor is the labor directly applied to the performance of the contract requirements.
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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.
BDC Network
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
5 lessons in water mitigation for mass timber projects 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/26/2024 - 12:08 Mass Timber Sustainability leaders from Skanska, RDH, and Polygon share five tips for successful water mitigation in mass timber construction. Here are five tips for successful water mitigation in mass timber construction.
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.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Now that we’ve laid the foundation for the four P’s of construction improvement (performance, predictability, planet, and people), let’s add some framework around performance. Particularly, the way performance impacts one of our most coveted metrics of measure—productivity. Procurement.
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 2, 2023
As a result, we lose a lot of the hard work performed in one phase and in many ways start over in the next phase–with less fidelity and detail. The result is a lack of visibility into data, leading to challenges in communication and collaboration because stakeholders are not looking at or talking about the same data sets. Absolutely.
Building Radar
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Leveraging Building Radar’s innovative solutions can further streamline these processes, ensuring that your sales team targets high-margin projects with precision. It involves building strong relationships, fostering collaboration, and ensuring that every team member is aligned with the project goals.
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.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 9, 2024
We adopted new technologies, embraced sustainable building practices, and were more vocal about the benefits of working in the AEC field. The key is to integrate AR seamlessly with communication processes to maintain effective collaboration without the traditional silos and disconnects between the office and field.
iField Smart
MAY 14, 2024
Constructing Efficiency: Exploring the Leading Construction Project Management Software of 2024 In 2024, the construction industry continues to witness a transformative shift towards digitalization and innovation, with construction management software playing a pivotal role in enhancing project efficiency and collaboration.
Stok
APRIL 26, 2021
San Francisco/Denver (April 27, 2021) – Stok, a provider of sustainability and high-performance building services, announces Devon Bertram as Vice President of Sustainability Consulting. Devon Bertram, VP of Sustainability Consulting, Stok.
iField Smart
JULY 7, 2024
By streamlining the complex submittal process, this software empowers teams to enhance collaboration, ensure compliance, and deliver projects on time and within budget.
Building Information Management
FEBRUARY 6, 2014
The Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Operations, Owner (AECOO) sector must engage in collaborative construction delivery methods in over achieve any measurable performance improvement in the life-cycle management of the built environment. Building Information Management, Model and Modeling.
Building Information Management
OCTOBER 1, 2012
BIM (Building Information Modeling) is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. The integration of several knowledge domains / competencies and technologies is required as well as the collaboration of all professionals and stakeholders.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
This month, we have more than 35 product releases across Autodesk Construction Cloud platform and products, including Autodesk Build, Autodesk BIM Collaborate, Autodesk Takeoff, ProEst, BuildingConnected, Assemble, and BIM 360. These templates are accessible to download via the Data Connector template gallery tab.
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.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 6, 2024
This is a result of collaborative planning between the AIMP partnership and BAS’ Operations teams to manage the associated impact and enable its successful delivery within the planned timescales. Through the increased drainage, the new surface will reduce the risk of floods and ice build-up.
iField Smart
MAY 21, 2024
This manual approach also hinders real-time collaboration and decision-making among project stakeholders, impacting project timelines and outcomes. The absence of standardized procedures also makes it challenging to benchmark performance, identify trends, and implement best practices across the organization.
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Building Information Management
APRIL 5, 2013
“New recommendations by a National Research Council (NRC) expert panel on green and sustainable building performance could lead to a revolution in building science by creating the first large building performance database” – Paul Fisette, University of Massachusetts Amherst.
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