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CCR Magazine
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Buildings with roofs that are more than 20 years old receive claims that are between 50% to 100% more severe compared to those with recent roof installations. Professional Assessment Guidelines When should you call in the professionals? The shocking data underlines why roof integrity maintenance becomes crucial following storm damage.
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UK Construction Blog
MARCH 26, 2025
The post Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Effective prevention strategies include comprehensive pre-construction planning, robust quality assurance during building, clear communication between all stakeholders, and thorough documentation.
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BDC Network
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint 1 kcichowicz Tue, 10/15/2024 - 10:59 Facility condition assessments provide powerful insight into your buildings and offer an ideal vehicle to advance resiliency and decarbonization goals.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 19, 2024
He was monitoring the federally threatened bird – the Piping Plover ( Charadrius melodus ), one of several environmental conservation measures performed by the agency on all coastal restoration projects to ensure wildlife is not harmed. While doing this he spotted what looked like spinach sprouting out of the sand by his foot.
OmTrak
JANUARY 14, 2025
In 2025, lets focus on minimising discrepancies that could impact project outcomes. Champion Validated Data What wed like to see : Building a transparent data environment where validated information drives decision-making. Aligning with global environmental goals, sustainable practices will be crucial in 2025 and beyond.
CCR Magazine
MARCH 21, 2025
Assess Current Productivity You should always start by measuring the current productivity level. In other words, you should assess how much work you’ve completed and how much material and work hours you’ve spent to get there. The best way to assess your true performance is by comparing operational efficiency to.
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
The idea of maintaining a high-rise building might seem daunting, but it’s a crucial aspect of ensuring safety and longevity. By staying on top of maintenance tasks, you ensure a safer environment for residents and a more sustainable building overall. You might wonder if implementing these technologies will impact costs.
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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.
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.
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 4, 2025
Assessing Your Garage Space and Planning Improvements Transforming your garage requires thorough preparation before any renovation work begins. A proper assessment helps identify both limitations and opportunities in your space. Measure the entire garage space including height, width, and depth using a tape measure.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
Often just considered 3D design, building information modeling (BIM) also acts as a collaborative work platform. Data and documents are shared via a common data environment. Each stakeholder or contractor maintains their own data and documents. Construction Operations Building Information Exchange (COBie).
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.
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UK Construction Blog
APRIL 25, 2024
This guide will help you understand how this process adds value to your project by saving costs, adhering to environmental standards, and simplifying the renovation journey. Whether it’s preparing a building for a complete makeover or setting the stage for complete demolition, the soft strip process is instrumental.
Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Even when people are inside, it is hard to block out intruding and distracting noises within the space people are in; noise coming from adjacent rooms, areas above or below, or from hallways; or even from outside the building. The purpose of the building determines what types of noise pollution creates “pain points” for occupants.
Specification Product Update
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Mapei UK has extended its range of low environmental impact products. The new Zero Line now includes six building products, now available in the UK – from cementitious mortars to pre-blended grout. The portfolio demonstrates Mapei’s commitment to the planet, to people and to biodiversity.
Building Radar
AUGUST 22, 2024
Documentation is also key. Keeping detailed records of work performed, materials used, and inspections conducted can provide critical evidence if a dispute arises. Regular communication and documentation of any changes to the project can also prevent misunderstandings.
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. Net zero building design and air leakage. Environmental Product Declarations. Protecting your building envelope. How air leakage can impact building durability.
Stok
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Finally, the courage builds, and we hit submit! After the initial excitement of improved performance or disappointment in a lower score or ranking, all GRESB participants face the question of “now what?” Trend: This graph shows the trend in performance over time compared to peer group and GRESB average. Results are released!
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 12, 2023
That said, it’s worth noting that AI can have a tremendous and positive impact, particularly in the construction industry. If you’re willing to get on board, the use of AI in construction could help improve safety, productivity, quality, and other vital measures. Machine learning is a subset of AI.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 27, 2023
Of those emissions, 27% are attributed to building operations, known as “operational carbon”. Meanwhile, building and infrastructure materials and the construction processes used to erect a building account for 13% of emissions, or “embodied carbon".
CCR Magazine
MARCH 20, 2025
The difference between reactive and proactive approaches to hardscape management can significantly impact a commercial property’s bottom line, tenant satisfaction, and environmental footprint. The environmental consequence? Think of interlock systems as the “roof” for your ground-level infrastructure.
Stok
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
After the initial excitement of improved performance or disappointment in a lower score or ranking, all GRESB participants face the question of “now what?” “How This quick guide provides simple tips to interpret and improve your GRESB score, and thus your environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance and impact.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
The Building Quality Assurance Act, Wet Kwaliteitsborging voor het Bouwen , is set to be introduced in mid 2023 and will radically change the building system regulations for the Dutch built environment. The new legislation will impact many stakeholders from construction businesses and municipalities to building owners and consumers.
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. There is a significant opportunity to do risk-based inspections with this technology moving forward by providing accurate measurements and data."
UK Construction Blog
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
The post Building Your Construction Career: A Complete Guide to Industry Success appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The sector shows strong growth potential, especially in emerging roles like BIM coordination, drone operations, and sustainable construction, with annual growth rates of 12-20% in green building initiatives.
Building Information Management
JUNE 27, 2012
Move from being 80% Reactive 20% Preventative to 80% Preventative 20% Reactive (or less)… and reduce overall cost and environmental impact. Identify and Rank Problems and Opportunities – Inventory, Physical and Functional Conditions, Deficiencies and Costs and Associated Impacts vs. Time. Organizational Resources.
CivilJungle
DECEMBER 21, 2021
Construction risk management system keeps the detailed document of all-possible risks for easy to address them. Contractor risk management system deals with an experienced organization of contractors, we can assess, identify, and control the risk of the construction project. What Is Construction Management at Risk ?
Job Order Contracting
JULY 10, 2017
Examples: buildings, roadways, dams, bridges, utilities, mass transit, airports, equipment. audit: systematic, independent documented, and verifiable process for obtaining evidence and evaluating it objectively to determine the extent to which the a product or service is providing intended results and/or meeting requirements.
Building Radar
JULY 25, 2024
Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Information Modeling (BIM) has become a cornerstone of modern construction management. Explore how drones are enhancing construction efficiency and site monitoring on Advanced Building Corporation. Enhancing Efficiency with Technology 1.
In Eight
OCTOBER 4, 2023
It means viewing each capital project from every facet — how all its parts work together and how they impact each other. Centralizing data and documentation provides a direct line of sight into progress, delays and emerging problems in real time. Traditional project management technologies limit this ability. Proactive risk management.
CCR Magazine
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Proper installation techniques are crucial for performance. Legal Requirements: Many building codes require compliance with these standards for structural integrity. Impact On Structural Integrity Using certified TC bolts significantly impacts a structure’s overall strength and durability.
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. Properly implemented tie-ins enhance the energy efficiency and longevity of buildings and ensure the building envelope acts as one system.
CCR Magazine
JANUARY 16, 2024
Highlighting the impact of automation and digital tools, it explores how these advancements are revolutionizing productivity and compliance, reshaping the way construction projects are managed and executed. For instance, AI can analyze weather patterns to recommend optimal work schedules or assess project data to suggest cost-saving measures.
iField Smart
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
A report by Construction Executive found that the top benefits of using construction management software are improved project scheduling (62%), improved collaboration and communication (56%), and improved project documentation and reporting (44%). GCs must plan for these conditions and take measures to protect workers and equipment.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Across our 80+ construction sessions led by a powerhouse of industry leaders and experts, AU2021 revealed some undeniable truths about the future of the industry—and the trends impacting the economics of your business most. Forgive the crassness, but the old adage “proper planning prevents p**s poor performance” couldn’t be more true.
In Eight
AUGUST 4, 2023
This real-time field data flow allows project managers to track progress against plans and then connect that data with the front office to manage performance and risks. By connecting these systems, everyone involved in the project has the performance visibility needed to take real-time corrective actions and keep projects on track.
Building Information Management
SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
Building Information Modeling Model Management. BIM is a term which represents three separate but linked functions: Building Information Modeling: Is a BUSINESS PROCESS for generating and leveraging building data to design, construct and operate the building during its lifecycle. Attribute. Weight=7300, etc.
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. Think of it like building a sturdy foundation for your knowledge. Get ready to explore the building blocks of construction and the fancy words that come with them!
DRB Development Solutions
MARCH 25, 2020
Listed below are some programs and relief measures for small business owners. Our Agency will work directly with state Governors to provide targeted, low-interest disaster recovery loans to small businesses that have been severely impacted by the situation. We will continue to provide updates as they develop. By Stephen P.
Building Information Management
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
This interim document contains our current views on best practices in the use of task and delivery order contracts, in particular multiple award contracts, as authorized by the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA). Their input helped to form the basis for this interim document. Impact of FASA. Steven Kelman.
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Autodesk Construction Cloud
AUGUST 15, 2023
For one, it’s an opportunity to build a physical legacy. From design and VDC professionals to business and project managers, these construction leaders aren't just building structures and facilities—they're shaping our world. Many things make construction an exceptional field to work in.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Sustainable building. Massive amounts of data are created from project inception to design, planning, building, closeout, operations and beyond. We’ll walk through hh2’s integration between Sage CRE 300 and Autodesk Build as well as Quickbooks Online, which integrates with Autodesk Build using ACC Connect.
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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Job Order Contracting
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Preventive maintenance services should be performed by a qualified manufacturer’s service representative. Notify affected personnel before performing PM (alarmed or security entrances). Observe performance of various components, such as brake, limit switches, door operating speed, motor, gear box, etc. Standard tools – basic 2.
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