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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. Your portfolio is more than just space—it plays a vital role in the global ecosystem.
Building Information Management
JULY 16, 2012
July 16th, 2012 – NIBS Report - National Institute of Building Sciences Consultative Council . Per the NIBS Consultative Council there are four areas where our industry needs to focus highlights four in order to improve buildings and infrastructure. Defining High-Performance and Common Metrics.
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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.
CCR Magazine
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
At the core of this environmentally friendly building transformation is the innovative HempCrete Calculator Tool , intended to streamline the preparation and application of hempcrete-centered undertakings. But what distinguishes hempcrete is its carbon-negative profile.
Building Information Management
MARCH 12, 2013
The incremental costs to design and construct high-performance or green buildings typically range from zero to eight percent higher (0 to 8%) than the costs to design and construct conventional buildings. Effective operation of high-performance buildings requires well-trained facilities managers.
Natural Building
JULY 22, 2008
Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.
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.
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BDC Network
JUNE 7, 2024
A NEW WAY TO THINK Even after decades of emphasis on sustainability, green goals are mostly considered separately, like a side dish or condiment — the proverbial low-hanging fruit. This approach results in “less bad” rather than high-performance, net positive environmental outcomes. s arena of action. s conservation legacy.
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Use mold-resistant building materials like wallboard, paint primer and porcelain. Serving Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont and New Hampshire, the professional team performs high-quality mold testing and nontoxic, non-destructive remediation at an economical price. Call 860-436-7021 for an estimate.
Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Its strength, durability, and resiliency are integral to sustainable building practices and support a growing emphasis on climate resilience. Designers, engineers, architects, and general contractors play an integral, interconnected role in selecting concrete products to meet the performance, safety, and schedule demands of a given project.
UK Construction Blog
JANUARY 29, 2024
The increasing awareness of environmental impacts caused by consumption has heightened interest in sustainability and green practices, particularly in the building and construction industry. This is especially pertinent as Australia strives to meet its net-zero target amidst rising demands for green legislation and regulations.
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.
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.
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.
Building Information Management
JULY 16, 2012
July 16th, 2012 – NIBS Report - National Institute of Building Sciences Consultative Council . Per the NIBS Consultative Council there are four areas where our industry needs to focus highlights four in order to improve buildings and infrastructure. Defining High-Performance and Common Metrics.
CCR Magazine
JUNE 13, 2024
Green Building Practices Sustainability continues to be at the forefront of commercial construction , with an increased focus on eco-friendly building materials, energy-efficient systems, and sustainable designs. This trend not only addresses environmental concerns but also enhances marketability and long-term value.
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. High-performance fenestration systems also ensure protection against the climate and provide acoustical comfort.
Building Information Management
JUNE 20, 2012
Key Topics / Take Aways: Identify and advance technologies, processes, and management practices that improve the performance of federal facilities over their entire life-cycle, from planning to disposal. The “how” of measuring investment successes. You can’t manage what you don’t measure. Communication strategies.
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. In addition to bearing these characteristics, a resilient building is flexibly designed, resource efficient, and energy efficient as well.
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. Estimating energy savings. Protecting your building envelope. How air leakage can impact building durability.
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.
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.
Specification Product Update
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
When work started on Phases 2 and 3, Gatic CastSlot and Gatic Kerbdrain from Alumasc Water Management Solutions (AWMS), were specified due to their unrivalled track record for performance and longevity. In the case of the Ascent Logistics Park, all of those elements aligned. Alumasc Water Management Solutions is part of the Alumasc Group.
Specification Product Update
MAY 24, 2024
When work started on Phases 2 and 3, Gatic CastSlot and Gatic Kerbdrain from Alumasc Water Management Solutions (AWMS), were specified due to their unrivalled track record for performance and longevity. In the case of the Ascent Logistics Park, all of those elements aligned. Alumasc Water Management Solutions is part of the Alumasc Group.
Building Information Management
MARCH 19, 2014
The following addition is being proposed to the International Green Construction Code (IgCC). . The building community needs a better baseline of actual building performance against which to measure progress. All buildings and their sites utilizing these Outcome?Based based requirements. All outcome?based
CCR Magazine
JULY 25, 2024
The workplace environment and the settings play a huge role in building employees’ morale. On the other hand, green represents balance, growth, and harmony, and yellow stands for optimism, communication, and creativity. Go with blues and greens for areas that are allotted for focused work.
Business Facilities
AUGUST 1, 2014
When jobs stopped getting created (and in many areas employment was still hemorrhaging), we introduced the concept of growth potential as a key measure in our flagship rankings categories. Moving into Year 4 of its grant, Tennessee plans to build on its progress and continuously improve implementation of its key initiatives.
Next Level Performance
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Last updated on January 28, 2025 Estimated reading time: 5 minutes The workforce is always evolvingand your recognition and retention efforts should evolve with it. The IRF also suggests that incentive and recognition programs are considered a key to culture building and are instrumental in unifying a more dispersed workforce.
Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
For example, a ceiling composed of a mineral fiber panel that uses PCM technology can reduce energy costs and decrease consumption by up to 15 percent (according to measured cooling energy savings in lab tests). Concrete, brick, and stone have high thermal mass, absorbing and releasing substantial amounts of heat.
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.
CCR Magazine
JUNE 3, 2024
It doesn’t only affect the performance of your aircon unit, but also your indoor air quality. Routinely cleaning the inside of your air conditioner also improves its performance and longevity. Hence, it’s crucial that you take measures to protect both the immediate environment and your health.
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Construction Daily News
DECEMBER 11, 2024
In todays construction news , read about the African American Cultural Garden still lacks almost $2 million in building funding, despite years of fundraising attempts. Council approved the measure later that night at its last 2024 meeting. Shelton estimated $4 million for the project. He reported half the cash goal achieved.
CivilJungle
JUNE 13, 2022
Drywall is necessary for classic natural wall plaster and displaces plaster in redesigned building structures. Occasionally it gets to reproduce and earlier greenness. Gypsum board has a higher stability rate, making it reasonable to apply in buildings. It is known in the trade as greenboard because of its green paper facing.
Building Information Management
DECEMBER 2, 2012
Building information modeling (BIM) is beginning to fundamentally change the building industry in a very positive way. The topics include the use of BIM in: student projects, interdisciplinary collaboration in studios, scheduling and estimating classes, IPD projects and facilities management. of BIM (2009) and Green BIM (2010).
Levelset
APRIL 15, 2022
Often, you might feel this adjuster may have overlooked some details that should factor into the estimate. You may sink a considerable amount of time into preparing an estimate for a customer. You may even get green-lighted to order materials and get started. Pro: Build a better relationship with the homeowner.
Buildern
JANUARY 5, 2024
Construction sites bustle with an array of subcontractors and various crews, each focused on their tasks, ranging from laying foundations to installing electrical systems, all converging to complete the final build. This means your clients will get invoices reflecting the true value of the work performed. So, what’s the takeaway?
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Business Facilities
AUGUST 30, 2017
of Labor BLS, noted that New England’s unemployment rate was measurably lower than the national average in 2016—Maine’s unemployment rate was 3.9 According to the Connecticut Department of Labor, the May 2017 unemployment rate for Connecticut was estimated at 4.9 percent in 2016, was down 0.8 percentage points to 4.9
Building Information Management
DECEMBER 2, 2012
Building information modeling (BIM) is beginning to fundamentally change the building industry in a very positive way. The topics include the use of BIM in: student projects, interdisciplinary collaboration in studios, scheduling and estimating classes, IPD projects and facilities management. of BIM (2009) and Green BIM (2010).
CivilJungle
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Glass is generally the oldest material and fancy material which is used in the building industry and for other purposes. Laminated glass is the best material for build canopies because it can reduce harmful rays. Tinted glass is basically colored glass that is mainly used in buildings. What Is Glass?
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.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
Christian Paul , Gilbane Building Company. Regarded as a pioneer of BIM technology at Amazon, Nima Jafari currently serves as the company’s Regional Senior BIM Manager, where he’s building the Emerging Technologies Department in Amazon TES from the ground up. Jessica Henri , Canadian Turner Construction. Christine Joy T.
CivilJungle
MAY 3, 2022
Guarantee you select a flooring supplier with a triumphant pedigree, prefer and utilize sustainable material, assure their floor, and perform ethically, professionally, and frankly. Bamboo Is Not Green: an Eco-Friendly ‘Problem.’ per square foot for a building identical to hardwoods. ’ it is an illusion.
Building Information Management
JULY 27, 2016
Standardized cost databases have been introduced based upon MasterFormat that enable construction owners, service providers, building product manufactures, and technology providers to improve cost visibility and also expand upon using historical and/or custom cost data. Measured Drawing Information. 00 43 26 Estimated Quantities Form.
Building Information Management
JULY 27, 2016
Standardized cost databases have been introduced based upon MasterFormat that enable construction owners, service providers, building product manufactures, and technology providers to improve cost visibility and also expand upon using historical and/or custom cost data. Measured Drawing Information. 00 43 26 Estimated Quantities Form.
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