Building Radar

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Effective training materials not only enhance sales performance but also foster a culture of continuous learning within your organization. These challenges include staying updated with the latest market trends , mastering sales techniques , and effectively utilizing customer relationship management systems.

Building Automation 52

Building Automation Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Schedule Management 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 20, 2023

BRONX, NY— Located in New York City’s South Bronx neighborhood of Mott Haven, the newly dedicated $175 million 425 Grand Concourse high-rise building serves as the largest Passive House project to date in North America. They are isolated from the interior slabs supporting them by structural thermal breaks.

Concrete Pouring 130

Concrete Pouring Energy Efficiency Flooring Systems Structural Systems 130

BD+C

MARCH 31, 2023

Voice of the Brand When hurricanes, tornados, extreme temperatures, snow and ice, or salty ocean air have the potential to impact a structure, it is critical to design a building envelope system that will protect the occupants from the elements and deliver a comfortable environment.

Zoning 105

Zoning Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Building Performance Measurement 105

Building Radar

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Data visualization tools enable clear and effective communication by presenting complex data in an easily understandable format. They aggregate data from various sources and display it in a user-friendly interface , allowing project managers to monitor progress, track performance, and make timely adjustments.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Building Optimization Project Management Risk Management 52

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. The architectural design of curtain walls must be developed alongside increasing demand for high-performing, energy-efficient solutions. Jackson, AIA Photo courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

Wall Systems 104

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

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

Whether you’re looking for indoor or outdoor stairs, straight or spiral designs, wooden open rise or glass balustrades, modern manufacturing techniques can accommodate virtually any style while ensuring compliance with building regulations.

Staircases 52

Staircases Building Materials Manufacturing Engineering Controls Manufacturing 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 98

Estimating Structural Systems Schedule Management Risk Management 98

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 13, 2025

These structures come in various designs from compact lean-to models to spacious freestanding options, with panel thicknesses ranging from 4mm to 16mm to suit different UK climate conditions. Polycarbonate greenhouses are modern growing structures that use polycarbonate plastic panels instead of traditional glass.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Structural Systems Foundation Systems Building Materials Manufacturing 52

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

Taking Measurements and Creating a Budget Taking accurate measurements forms the foundation of a successful garage renovation plan. Measure the entire garage space including height, width, and depth using a tape measure. You’re not alone.

Electrical Wiring Installation 52

Electrical Wiring Installation Material Storage Flooring Systems Ceiling Systems 52

iField Smart

JANUARY 21, 2025

This article focuses on various capabilities driven by jobsite management software, while exploring its far-reaching advantages, present challenges, and its advanced capabilities through AI. Without a proper document management system in place, data can be lost, misplaces, or outdated that leads to rework and disputes.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management 52

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 2, 2025

Various types of epoxy systems are available in Manchester, including self-smoothing systems, decorative metallic finishes, and anti-slip coatings, with costs ranging from 20 to 150 per square metre depending on complexity. What Is Epoxy Flooring? The non-porous surface prevents substances from penetrating and causing long-term damage.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Flooring Systems Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Painting/finishing 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The season of celebration and joyous reunion will soon be upon us, and Civil+Structural Engineer Magazine is proud to kickstart the season of celebration by announcing our 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement. Terminal C’s design successfully navigated an aggressive four-year construction schedule without disrupting airport operations.

Engineering 130

Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Environmental Consulting 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 5, 2022

With numerous construction management systems on the market, consider these critical capabilities when evaluating solutions for your teams: . Autodesk Build supports advanced construction workflows . Autodesk Build supports advanced construction workflows . Data interoperability is imperative for project success. EarthCam .

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

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

iField Smart

MAY 14, 2024

Roadblocks Ahead: Addressing Challenges of Legacy Construction Management Software Legacy construction management software, while once revolutionary, can present several challenges in today’s fast-paced and technology-driven construction industry.

Project Management 105

Project Management Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Risk Management 105

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

While there are many high-performance flooring solutions, including some custom options for specific uses, one surface stands above the rest in terms of versatility: hybrid carpet. The three layers are fused together to create a durable floor cover that looks like carpet but performs like a resilient sheet. What is hybrid carpet?

Flooring Systems 59

Flooring Systems Building Resilience Building Performance Measurement Environmental Impact Assessment 59

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

With her educational background and personal focus on structural engineering, she accepted a position with RJN Group Inc., a civil engineering firm focused on sanitary sewer systems, as a stop-gap measure until she could find a career more suited to her structural engineering ambition.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management 147

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 14, 2025

An upgraded electrical system supports your maintenance activities effectively. Build or purchase a bench 36-40 inches high with a solid hardwood or metal top that can withstand heavy tools and parts. Install wall-mounted pegboards or slatwall systems to hang frequently used tools within easy reach.

Maintenance 52

Maintenance Fire Protection System Installation Heavy Lifting Transportation Fire Protection Systems 52

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. Vehicles for Change—.

Facility Management 61

Facility Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Performance Measurement 61

BDC Network

JUNE 7, 2024

This approach presents a new way to think and act, to “do good” rather than “less bad,” and to have total net positive outcomes. 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. Because T.R. s arena of action.

Energy Conservation 90

Energy Conservation Renewable Energy Systems Building Performance Measurement Building Materials 90

West Shore Construction

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

This bill removes many of the obstacles homeowners previously faced when attempting to install hurricane protection systems, such as shutters, motorized screens, and impact-resistant windows. Before this law, many HOAs wielded significant power over homeowners’ decisions regarding the installation of hurricane protection systems.

Insurance Management 98

Insurance Management Roofing Systems Structural Systems Building Code Compliance 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 18, 2024

Our latest white paper, ‘Building Net Zero and The Role of Data in Green Construction’ , investigates the current landscape for sustainability in construction across APAC – as well as potential solutions. The manufacturing, construction and building sectors account for 17% and 4% of GHG emissions in the region respectively.

Environmental Impact Assessment 84

Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing Green Building Renewable Energy Systems 84

CivilJungle

APRIL 27, 2023

An entire station is a combination of a digital theodolite, an electronic distance measuring device (EDM) and a microprocessor with a memory unit. When the Digital theodolite has been used with a built-in electronic distance-measuring unit, the birth of this new concept in fully automated surveying started.

Surveying 98

Surveying Building Performance Measurement Mapping Foundation Systems 98

UK Construction Blog

MAY 8, 2024

The post Understanding Septic Tanks and How They Work and Regulatory Considerations for New Builds appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Septic tanks play a crucial role in managing wastewater for properties not connected to a centralised sewage system. The liquid wastewater, known as effluent, occupies the middle layer.

Piping Installation 64

Piping Installation Health Regulations Building Permits Safety Regulations 64

Building Information Management

JUNE 27, 2016

on Building Economics. E833-14 Standard Terminology of Building Economics. E917-15 Standard Practice for Measuring Life-Cycle Costs of Buildings and Building Systems. E964-15 Standard Practice for Measuring Benefit-to-Cost and Savings-to-Investment Ratios for Buildings and Building Systems.

Building Standards 40

Building Standards Building Performance Measurement Structural Systems Facility Management 40

Construction Specifier

JUNE 9, 2022

Deep energy renovations of commercial and multi-unit residential buildings are critical if cities want to tackle their climate emissions on a large scale. 1 For these changes to happen, energy codes must add measures to strengthen energy reduction while not raising resultant emissions. Photo courtesy ROCKWOOL. By Alejandra Nieto.

Energy Conservation 59

Energy Conservation Renewable Energy Systems Building Performance Measurement Building Codes 59

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 Performance Measurement 64

Building Performance Measurement Ceiling Systems Project Management Consulting Flooring 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. In common usage, curtain wall refers to aluminum-framed systems carrying glass, panels, louvers, or occasionally, granite or marble. cfm/ft 2 ) at 300 Pa (6.24

Wall Systems 52

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

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

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

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 24, 2023

This is a follow-up article speaking to additional questions in this system type. Considerations for the use of exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) overclad solutions. Structural considerations, including thermal bridging and construction costs. The appropriateness of face-sealed systems in certain climate regions.

Masonry 52

Masonry Wall Systems Structural Systems Energy Conservation 52

Building Radar

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Understanding and utilizing key metrics is essential for assessing market performance and driving business growth. Effective data analysis enables businesses to identify trends, measure performance, and implement strategies that enhance overall project outcomes.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Building Optimization Project Management Cost Control 52

Construction Specifier

MARCH 20, 2025

By Chuck Knickerbocker Photo Simon Hurst Photography/courtesy Technical Glass Products (TGP) Glazing systems are significant in connecting interior spaces to the outdoors, making them a popular option for todays sleek and modern building facades. Their ability to transfer daylight also makes them beneficial for interior applications.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Steel Fabrication HVAC System Installation 52

Construction Specifier

JUNE 23, 2023

Concrete material was present on the reverse face of blistered and peeled coating. Sometimes, the coating system may perform appropriately but be compromised by other materials in the architectural assembly. This industrial building in the Midwest was constructed in 1945. In 2006, it was adapted for reuse as apartments.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Historic Preservation Building Materials Structural Systems 52

Construction Specifier

JUNE 14, 2024

Many buildings, particularly those located near airports, freeways, and construction zones, struggle with undesirable acoustics. These characteristics raised the thermal and acoustical performance of the windows providing a quieter and more comfortable environment for their guests. Photo by Abstract Photography Inc./courtesy

Building Performance Measurement 59

Building Performance Measurement Building Controls Quality Control Wall Systems 59

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Fire activity presents a particular concern when it occurs near the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI). The WUI is commonly described as the zone where structures and other human development meet and intermingle with undeveloped wildland or vegetative fuels. Compared to the previous 12 months, the number of U.S.

Fire Protection System Installation 59

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Roofing Systems Building Codes 59

Building Information Management

JULY 21, 2016

The fundamental problem with the UK’s BIM Strategy is found within the following quotation “digital technology is changing the way we plan, build, maintain and use our social and economic infrastructure.”(Source: ”(Source: 2015, Level 3 Building Information Modelling – Strategic Plan, HM Government).

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 58

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Infrastructure Development Building Performance Measurement 58

Building Information Management

JULY 21, 2016

The fundamental problem with the UK’s BIM Strategy is found within the following quotation “digital technology is changing the way we plan, build, maintain and use our social and economic infrastructure.”(Source: ”(Source: 2015, Level 3 Building Information Modelling – Strategic Plan, HM Government).

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 58

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Infrastructure Development Building Performance Measurement 58