The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

But while the efficiency of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment has improved across the board, improper installation or commissioning can result in HVAC system faults that compromise HVAC performance and reduce energy efficiency. Department of Energy's (DOE) Building America program , points out.

HVAC Systems 130

HVAC Systems HVAC System Installation Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency 130

Construction Marketing

JUNE 13, 2022

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is a certification that aids in improving building performance and reduces the impact on the environment. Site design minimizes the impact on the environment through strategically planned water and energy use, waste disposal management, and runoff water quality.

Energy Efficiency 62

Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation Building Performance Measurement Building Products Distribution 62

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

Managing business electricity costs is critical for any organisation looking to increase efficiency and save money. There are numerous strategies to manage power use, ranging from comparing suppliers to implementing energy-saving measures. Regular supplier comparisons might help you find lower energy bills and save money.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation Electrical Systems 52

UK Construction Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The post The Future of Energy Efficiency: The Role of Thermal Insulation in Modern Homes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In the quest for sustainability, modern homes have become sanctuaries of energy conservation. Central to this transformation is the strategic application of thermal insulation.

Energy Efficiency 64

Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation Environmental Impact Assessment Building Products Distribution 64

UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 25, 2025

The post Made-to-Measure Windows: A Time-Saving Solution Becoming Popular With UK Contractors appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The UK construction sector has a skills gap despite ambitious building targets. Built-to-measure windows are a quick solution, simplify installation, save on labour and improve building performance.

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation Building Materials Manufacturing Building Performance Measurement Energy Efficiency 52

CCR Magazine

JULY 2, 2023

This approach not only signifies considerable time and cost savings, but it also thumps a lasting, favorable impression on our shared environment. Better yet, these transitions do not necessitate any compromise on efficiency or performance, striking an admirable balance between going green and delivering high-quality results.

Plumbing 52

Plumbing Sustainability Plumbing Systems Piping Installation 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The project leveraged four alternative delivery methods including: landside and airside construction management at-risk, a design-build-operate-maintain baggage team, design-bid-build award contracts and multiple design-build concession/tenant packages.

Engineering 130

Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Environmental Consulting 130

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 20, 2024

By Benjamin Meyer Photos courtesy Siplast In the ever-changing landscape of modern construction, owners and designers are facing an onset of challenges when it comes to building for resilience. Making future-focused project decisions in the design phase can have a significant impact on the durability of the building over time.

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation Building Resilience Building Performance Measurement Building Codes 52

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Optimizing indoor air quality strategy and energy efficiency are important, but often competing, goals for energy and facility professionals. When it comes to ventilation in air handling systems there are two possible extremes in how outdoor air can be controlled: (1) maximization of outdoor air and (2) minimization of outdoor air.

Fire Protection Systems 52

Fire Protection Systems Quality Control Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation 52

CCR Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

Yet it remains a very material, energy- and water-hungry band, creating prodigious quantities of waste and greenhouse gas emissions. The Role of Construction in Sustainable Development Eco-Friendly Materials: Choosing the right material is a crucial element in the concept of green building.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Energy Conservation Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment 52

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

These intelligent units not only streamline day-to-day living but also instill improved hygiene and water conservation. Energy Efficient Plumbing Environmental concerns have led to stronger emphasis on energy-efficient plumbing solutions. This is in part due to convenience but also because they are energy efficient.

Plumbing 52

Plumbing Plumbing Systems Energy Conservation Piping Installation 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2025

Heat exchangers are used to transfer thermal energy from one type of liquid or steam source to another kind of liquid source at a wide range of facilities. Whether heating a space or some type of fluid in a manufacturing process, using leftover heat is an energy efficient way to preheat another system.

Energy Conservation 52

Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency Building Performance Measurement Cost Control 52

GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Air barriers: An essential part of the building envelope. Protecting your building envelope. How air leakage can impact building durability. Energy savings. Net zero building design and air leakage. Estimating energy savings. Protecting your building envelope. Energy savings. michael.delros….

Building Code Compliance 60

Building Code Compliance Environmental Impact Assessment Building Codes Building Standards 60

In Eight

APRIL 11, 2023

Accurate, real-time cost tracking of capital projects may be understood and valued in theory. When project costs aren’t closely managed, they’re more likely to spiral out of control and put projects squarely among scores of others like them: over budget and behind schedule.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Project Management Consulting Building Performance Measurement Cost Control 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

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important part of our lives and has now entered the workplace with a growing emphasis on green solutions for commercial building maintenance. Whether you want to reduce energy use, conserve resources, or boost build environment quality—these green solutions will do all that and more!

Green Building 52

Green Building Maintenance Renewable Energy Systems Energy Conservation 52

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

By David Hohenstern Photo by Dean Riggott/courtesy Sto Corp A renovation can be triggered by a wide range of factors: water intrusion issues, delaminating exterior finishes, cold walls, and new fire and energy performance regulations. These elements collectively form a high-performance exterior wall assembly.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Wall Systems Renewable Energy Systems Fire Protection Systems 52

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 6, 2023

Moreover, the building sector is undergoing a transformation brought on by net-zero design; and here is how you can make the most of this trend. Over the month, UK building sector growth accelerated past the 50-point line that distinguishes expansion from contraction. Construction categories performed differently.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency Green Building 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 64

Safety Regulations Building Code Compliance Roofing Systems Building Materials Manufacturing 64

Levelset

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Governments balance the needs of both by requiring contractors, property owners, and others involved in construction to mitigate the effect of building activity on the environment, including air, water, and animal and plant life. In general, these laws apply to both contractors on the jobsite and the owner of the completed building.

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Environmental Impact Assessment Building Permits Land Use Regulations Material Storage 52

CCR Magazine

MARCH 20, 2025

This shift represents a significant opportunity for commercial properties seeking competitive differentiation through advanced outdoor spaces that reduce operational costs while enhancing user experience. The value proposition extends beyond simple resource conservation.

Landscaping 40

Landscaping Property Management Cost Control Energy Conservation 40

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 12, 2021

When specifying flooring, one should consider both sustainability and performance. These factors not only contribute to the sustainability of the flooring, but how it performs. From a performance standpoint, even a sustainably made floor must be installed correctly to be truly sustainable.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Building Resilience Flooring Systems Building Code Compliance 52

CCR Magazine

JUNE 6, 2024

Swing-Out Doors Side-hinged single-car garage doors conserve interior space swinging outward. Fiberglass Mimicking wood’s natural aesthetic at budget-friendly costs, molded composite fiberglass doors rival authentic planks’ stunning grains and richness with resilient low-maintenance durability during exposure and practical weight tolerances.

Architecture 52

Architecture Quality Control Building Permits Building Materials 52

Construction Specifier

APRIL 16, 2025

As the global focus on sustainability and climate change intensifies, the United States is seeing a new trend in building restoration-deep energy retrofits. buildings account for nearly 50 percent of energy consumption and 35 percent of total energy-related emissions. C above pre-industrial levels.

Sustainability 59

Sustainability Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Systems Building Performance Measurement 59

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Work below a $2k-$5k threshold should not be included in the analysis as this level may not be cost effective and/or may be best accomplish by in-house staff or alternative methods. Separate coefficients may be require for work during normal hours, or after hours, and or for specific types of buildings and/or for secure areas.

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance General Contracting Quality Control 40

Building Information Management

MAY 19, 2016

Occupants of facilities under the custody and control of Federal agencies must—. (a) Federal agency buildings manager” means the buildings manager employed by GSA or a Federal agency that has been delegated real property management and operation authority from GSA. Federal Management Regulation – FMR, For Real Property.

Land Use Regulations 40

Land Use Regulations Fire Protection System Installation Property Management Fire Protection Systems 40

Building Information Management

MAY 19, 2016

Occupants of facilities under the custody and control of Federal agencies must—. (a) Federal agency buildings manager” means the buildings manager employed by GSA or a Federal agency that has been delegated real property management and operation authority from GSA. Federal Management Regulation – FMR, For Real Property.

Land Use Regulations 40

Land Use Regulations Fire Protection System Installation Property Management Fire Protection Systems 40

BDC Network

JUNE 7, 2024

Unless we change business as usual, these impacts will increase at a pace out of our control. This approach results in “less bad” rather than high-performance, net positive environmental outcomes. It measures what was achieved after the design is fully baked. rose from the Badlands of Medora. Just as T.R.’s

Energy Conservation 90

Energy Conservation Renewable Energy Systems Building Performance Measurement Building Materials 90

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

With a greater understanding of noise and its impact on people’s health, there is a larger context for specifying the acoustic performance of curtain walls, windows, and other fenestration systems to promote quieter interiors. Unaddressed hearing loss poses an annual global cost of $980 billion.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Wall Systems Building Code Compliance Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2012

The core competencies identified include competencies relating to building operations and maintenance, energy management, sustainability, water efficiency, safety (including electrical safety) and building performance measures. Fede ral Buildings Personnel Training Act.

Building Performance Measurement 45

Building Performance Measurement Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Renewable Energy Systems 45

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency/. Measured Drawing Information. 00 41 33 Bid Form – Cost-Plus-Fee (Single-Prime Contract). Requirements.

Fire Protection System Installation 45

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Collaboration Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 45

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency. . Measured Drawing Information. 00 41 33 Bid Form – Cost-Plus-Fee (Single-Prime Contract). Requirements.

Fire Protection System Installation 45

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Collaboration Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 45

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

Utilising oak frames in construction offers sustainability benefits thanks to oak’s longevity and the eco-friendliness of timber as a building material. The process of building an oak frame extension requires careful consideration of design and structural requirements.

Building Materials 64

Building Materials Safety Regulations Structural Systems Roofing Systems 64

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 15, 2024

By Lisa May Photo Robert Casey/courtesy Tubelite With commercial architectural trends favoring expansive glass , curtain wall use is growing in newly constructed buildings. AAMA1503 provides a uniform standard method for determining the thermal performance of building-specific fenestration systems, including curtain wall systems.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Flooring Systems Building Performance Measurement 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 10, 2024

With so many advancements in construction, owners and developers face a unique set of challenges when it comes to building resilience. Evolving energy codes, frequent and intense weather events, and growing awareness of embodied carbon in construction materials highlight the importance of long-term thinking in building design and development.

Building Code Compliance 130

Building Code Compliance Building Codes Building Resilience HVAC System Installation 130

CCR Magazine

MARCH 19, 2025

The right size heat pump gives you comfort and saves energy. BTU Requirements Heat pumps are measured in British Thermal Units (BTUs). Heat Load Calculation Heat load calculation determines the total energy needed to keep indoor temperatures at desired levels. Larger spaces and colder areas need more BTU output.

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation Piping Installation Energy Efficiency HVAC Systems 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2025

Building high-rise structures stands as one of modern engineering’s most intricate projects. Professional structural engineering services deliver essential support to make sure buildings can resist gravity loads and lateral forces while preserving safety and stability over their entire lifespan. in the third quarter to 45.9

Structural Systems 52

Structural Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Building Information Modeling (BIM) Foundation Systems 52