Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

When the project team decided to go green during construction, high-performance coatings might not be the first thing on their minds, but maybe they should be. Every high-performance coating system is designed to guard surfaces against corrosion and ultraviolet (UV) light degradation, ultimately extending the life cycle of a building.

Sustainability 107

Sustainability Building Materials Manufacturing Building Performance Measurement Green Building 107

Safety Services Company

JUNE 13, 2024

By proactively adopting control measures, you can cultivate a culture of safety that safeguards your workers and underpins a thriving business. Building Robust Risk Management Processes Before implementing specific technologies and techniques for a safer work zone, we must first set up a blueprint for a more compliant culture.

Risk Management 120

Risk Management Building Performance Measurement Building Controls Cost Control 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 5, 2022

models, documents, etc.). 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. . StructionSite .

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Real Estate Development Building Products Distribution 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 14, 2023

The new quality-control tool for road construction will enable crews to verify pavement quality as they build asphalt roads rather than waiting until after construction and using core samples to determine density of asphalt.

Quality Control 130

Quality Control Quality Assurance Building Performance Measurement Controls Manufacturing 130

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.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 122

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Handover Facility Management 122

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 104

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

iField Smart

MAY 14, 2024

As project requirements evolve and expand, legacy systems may struggle to accommodate increased data volume, user traffic, or complex project workflows, leading to performance issues and bottlenecks. Limited Scalability : Legacy software may lack the scalability needed to support growing construction firms or large-scale projects.

Project Management 97

Project Management Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Risk Management 97

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). Safety and Risk Management Safety and risk management are paramount in the construction industry.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Building Automation Renewable Energy Systems 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

By: Alex Brown, Senior Project Manager, Mortenson and Tamara Hartner, Design Phase Executive, Mortenson Well-designed and expertly constructed sports training facilities have the power to influence more than just performance. For student-athletes, this includes academic support spaces outfitted with tutors, study rooms, and more.

Building Performance Measurement 130

Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Facility Management Structural Systems 130

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.

Renewable Energy Systems 107

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Building Performance Measurement Roofing Systems 107

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) 79

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Collaboration Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement 79

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 26, 2022

Sensors are installed on machines and devices to monitor performance levels, operating conditions, physical states or other data through connectivity. . The tag-only solution can be used for social distancing measures through a proximity warning system. The Internet of Things (IoT) is what makes wearable devices so smart.

Safety Regulations 98

Safety Regulations Risk Management Building Performance Measurement Health Regulations 98

iField Smart

APRIL 30, 2024

Field inspections are pivotal to ensure construction activities are carried out within regulations and standards for the building process to continue without any issues. Top 10 challenges for building inspectors, project managers, and quality control managers with legacy field inspection techniques.

Inspection 82

Inspection Building Code Compliance Quality Assurance Building Automation 82

iField Smart

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Introduction: Historically, construction project management has been a complex and demanding task, often characterized by numerous stakeholders, intricate processes, and extensive documentation. Data security and privacy are also paramount concerns, particularly with cloud-based solutions, necessitating robust security measures.

Construction Management 96

Construction Management Project Management Schedule Management Risk Management 96

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Whether for extensive renovation work, property valuation, or facility management purposes, performing an accurate measured building survey is an important part of understanding any real estate asset in London. Coordinating the Site Survey The first step in a measured building survey is careful planning and coordination.

Surveying 52

Surveying Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

In 2022, Sloan was among the first companies to sign on to The Water Council’s WAVE program, an initiative designed to help companies improve, report, and verify their water stewardship progress. About Sloan Sloan is the world’s leading manufacturer of commercial plumbing systems and has been in operation since 1906.

Environmental Impact Assessment 111

Environmental Impact Assessment Plumbing Systems Building Performance Measurement Site Planning 111

Safety Services Company

JUNE 24, 2024

Topics like optimized safety training, external project decision-making, project performance, and mental health were addressed with great detail and expertise. The Importance of Investing in Safety Culture: A Multifaceted Benefit Are your current safety measures enough?

Safety Regulations 99

Safety Regulations Building Performance Measurement Health Regulations Building Optimization 99

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 13, 2021

In order to chose the right Job Order Contract Program, it is important to understand that JOC isn’t simply a way to speed you numerous repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds. Simplify the JOC Process – We provide the work flows, documents, locally researched cost data, support, and documents you need.

Contracts 64

Contracts Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance Lean Construction 64

iField Smart

MAY 25, 2024

RFIs are formal documents used to request clarification or information about various aspects of the project, ranging from design drawings and specifications to contracts and schedules. Inadequate documentation or delayed responses may affect project timelines, budgets, and overall quality, jeopardizing the project’s success.

Construction Management 97

Construction Management Risk Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management 97

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 28, 2024

And tools and methodologies like Building Information Modeling (BIM) and cloud-hosted, web-based Information Management platforms that let everyone involved in a project share info are total game-changers. They’re making a huge difference in how we build things and keep up with the times.

Project Management 130

Project Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Stakeholder Engagement Change Management 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Owning up to mistakes is also a critical component of building trust on the jobsite. 2: Thoroughly Document Mistakes. 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.

Construction Management 105

Construction Management Building Automation Material Handling Project Management 105

iField Smart

JULY 7, 2024

The Challenge of Obsolete Construction Submittal Management : Traditionally, construction submittals involved a cumbersome exchange of physical documents, emails, and spreadsheets.

Project Management 81

Project Management Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Risk Management 81

BDC Network

JULY 17, 2023

Jacob D’Albora, Director of Digital Building Operations Augmented Reality Big Data BIM and Information Technology In the fast-paced world of digital transformation, organizations from all industries are embracing innovative technologies to revolutionize their operations. Key Results: Implement integrated project management software.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Handover Building Optimization Building Performance Measurement 98

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Deliver superior performance by setting the most realistic goals for the project. Establish Performance Measurements Set KPIs to track performance at an individual and team level. Measure how efficient phases are coming along. Use preventative measures to guard against hazards. </p>

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Prefabrication Schedule Management Stakeholder Engagement 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

iField Smart

APRIL 2, 2024

The Role of As-Built Drawings in Quality Assurance and Quality Control As-built drawings are accurate and exhaustive construction documents that portray the final state of construction. Provide a detailed historical reference into building processes, materials used, and structural analysis.

Quality Assurance 68

Quality Assurance Quality Control Building Code Compliance Cost Control 68

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 23, 2024

This month, we have 40+ product releases across Autodesk Construction Cloud , including Autodesk Build, Autodesk BIM Collaborate, Autodesk Takeoff, BuildingConnected, and Assemble. Files | Search Multi-page PDFs – Members can now search for text matches across multiple pages of PDF documents in the Files tool.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 105

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Products Distribution Project Management Change Management 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 24, 2022

The process of building isn’t what it used to be. You will need to review the project plans and documentation to effectively determine the scope of the project. . Traditionally, estimators would get their hands on 2D project plans and start to identify quantities and measurements from there. Performing Construction Takeoff .

Estimating 94

Estimating Building Performance Measurement Building Automation Building Optimization 94

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 13, 2023

ERP, CMMS, IWMS, even BIM have all FAILED to produce measurable improvement with respect to the ability to consistently deliver QUALITY repair, renovation, maintenance, or new builds ON TIME and ON BUDGET. It’s time to map decision-making, and performance to value! You pay for it and it gets delivered. Not Rocket Science.

Facility Management 89

Facility Management Construction Management Building Performance Measurement Building Automation 89

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Use mold-resistant building materials like wallboard, paint primer and porcelain. If a resident pursues litigation despite your best efforts, our professional testing process documents important evidence. Professional inspection and testing help identify and document contamination sources. Prices range from $1,300-$2,800.

Property Management 98

Property Management Inspection Building Performance Measurement Risk Management 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Also announced today are significant advancements to Schedule and Cost Management capabilities within Autodesk Build , the comprehensive construction management and field collaboration solution of Autodesk Construction Cloud, aimed at helping customers deliver construction projects on time and on budget. “To

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 96

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

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 11, 2024

A robust Facilities asset lifecycle management process is required to sustainably manage any building portfolio. The good news is that adapting to and implementing a facilities lifecycle management process is not difficult and frameworks are readily avaialable that can measurably reduce financial and environmental waste.

Facility Management 54

Facility Management Building Performance Measurement Change Management Project Management 54

Stok

AUGUST 28, 2019

Due to their embodied carbon and operational carbon footprints, buildings play a significant role in these efforts, so understanding the impact of legislation on buildings is critical. This directly translates to building energy codes. And, the result of this baseline? How to approach compliance.

Building Code Compliance 70

Building Code Compliance Building Codes Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency 70

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Build preeminent performance improvement capabilities driven by information and shared knowledge. Unfortunately facilities/physical infrastructure goals and objectives are rarely well defined and documented in quantitative form. It is therefore virtually impossible to measure and achieve success.

Maintenance 59

Maintenance Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance Procurement 59

iField Smart

MAY 21, 2024

Inspectors must document observations, findings, and corrective actions manually, leading to delays in reporting and potential inaccuracies. The absence of standardized procedures also makes it challenging to benchmark performance, identify trends, and implement best practices across the organization.

Inspection 100

Inspection Construction Management Risk Management Quality Assurance 100

LetsBuild

JUNE 9, 2023

Today, construction teams rely on Building Information Modeling (BIM) to create and manage information during the entire lifecycle of a project. In this case, you can use the plan vs actual data comparison tool to track your performance and power your team. Book a demo or get a free trial to learn more about our powerful solution.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Lean Construction Site Planning 98

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Integrated internal and external collaborative, capable teams working towards well defined and documented mutually beneficial goals. Quantitative metrics/performance indicators. It is impossible to manage what isn’t measured and most public sector agencies fail at an elemental level, the lack of cost visibility.

Facility Management 86

Facility Management Project Management Building Performance Measurement Change Management 86