Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 26, 2023

Louis Concrete Branch recently repaired a concrete pedestrian bridge connecting Corporate Plaza in Chesterfield, MO to a parking garage on the east side of the property. The 226,000-square-foot office building and bridge were constructed in 1989. The bridge’s height ranged from 5 ft.

Building Performance Measurement 130

Building Performance Measurement Property Management Modular Construction Schedule Management 130

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2025

These geological phenomena, often overshadowed by more visible risks, pose significant threats to the stability and longevity of buildings. These issues can lead to costly repairs, compromised safety, and long-term structural damage without proactive measures. Another essential aspect of water management is another important factor.

Foundation Systems 52

Foundation Systems Building Performance Measurement Structural Systems Property Management 52

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 26, 2025

The post Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Takeaways Construction defects commonly stem from design deficiencies, poor workmanship, substandard materials and inadequate quality control, potentially reducing property values by up to 25%.

Electrical Wiring Installation 52

Electrical Wiring Installation HVAC System Installation Fire Protection System Installation Plumbing Systems 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 14, 2023

Poor clean-up by workers who have performed work on a roof and left behind trash and debris such as caulk tubes or rags can cause major problems if not cleaned up. High winds can blow debris around causing damage to the roof and to people and property below if it blows off.

Building Performance Measurement 130

Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Manufacturing Property Management Government Works 130

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2025

In the evolving landscape of commercial construction , implementing professional basement waterproofing and moisture control systems has become a cornerstone of building longevity. Modern Approaches to Moisture Management Construction professionals are seeing unprecedented returns on investment through early intervention.

Waterproofing Systems 40

Waterproofing Systems Real Estate Development Property Management Building Code Compliance 40

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 7, 2025

Parking lots may seem like mundane spaces, but they are critical areas that require strong security measures. Whether in a shopping mall, office building, or industrial site, ensuring safety for vehicles and pedestrians is paramount. Without proper safety measures, accidents and damage can occur frequently.

Safety Regulations 52

Safety Regulations Building Performance Measurement Zoning Property Management 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

By Yaron Dycian, Chief Product and Strategy Officer, WINT Water Intelligence Building and operating a modern commercial property or industrial facility requires a major ongoing investment of resources. Unfortunately, inefficiency and mismanagement of water resources remain among the most significant threats to a building’s performance.

Fire Protection System Installation 130

Fire Protection System Installation HVAC System Installation Facility Management Risk Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

The sensor data will be transmitted to an office on the same property or a thousand miles away, allowing engineers to monitor the jobsite without being on-site. An autonomous flying laser sensor makes scanning and capturing a building from the air easier. Consider a team making repairs to a building’s façade.

Structural Systems 262

Structural Systems Landscaping Engineering Foundation Systems 262

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).

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 109

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Building Automation Renewable Energy Systems 109

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2024

This includes expert utilization of advanced plumbing systems to enhance building performance. With innovative solutions, you can conquer recurring issues like water leakage, poor pipe installations, or drainage problems in your properties. These buildings require complex plumbing systems.

Plumbing 52

Plumbing Plumbing Systems Piping Installation HVAC System Installation 52

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.

Building Performance Measurement 130

Building Performance Measurement Environmental Impact Assessment Piping Installation Public Works 130

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

By Amy Becker Photo courtesy Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Specifiers and design professionals should always consider seismic performance attributes for buildings in areas that previously have experienced the damaging effects of earthquakes. Building codes are adopted with the intent to preserve life and safety.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Wall Systems Building Code Compliance Structural Systems 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 24, 2023

The team addressed the unique challenges of the project, which included the need for a variety of different workspaces, flexible use of square footage, and a high level of acoustic privacy through the use of multiple types of workstations, multi-use space, and high performance acoustic materials.

Real Estate Development 130

Real Estate Development Building Design Building Performance Measurement Public Works 130

GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 16, 2018

From the first water reducers, invented in the 1930s, to superplasticizers, polycarboxylates (PCE's) and other advanced admixture technology, macro fibers, supplementary cementitious material (SCM), to aggregates and new ways of conceiving concrete mix designs, the methods and ingredients for achieving a given concrete performance are endless.

Concrete Pouring 108

Concrete Pouring Building Performance Measurement Quality Control Building Optimization 108

Stok

APRIL 25, 2023

M&V, MBCx, WTF: Building Performance Monitoring as a Means to Achieve Decarbonization Goals This blog post was co-authored by Stok’s Ally Duncan and Jessica Shaw , summarizing their presentation at AEE West 2023. However, because of how the M&V credit has evolved from LEED version 2.0

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Electrical Systems Energy Efficiency 98

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 30, 2022

Furthermore, measuring accuracy is impossible as there is no datum. Nonetheless validity of a construction cost estimate is critical to cost management. The management of a cost estimate involves updating costs with current data as it becomes available and revising the estimate to reflect changes. Ineffective cost management.

Estimating 105

Estimating Lean Construction Cost Control Building Performance Measurement 105

Stok

APRIL 25, 2023

As building owners and occupiers adopt zero commitments and find their properties subject to energy performance and emissions regulations, the question becomes, ‘how can we achieve these ambitious reduction targets?’ However, because of how the M&V credit has evolved from LEED version 2.0

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Electrical Systems Energy Efficiency 98

BD+C

MARCH 31, 2023

Steven Huck, District Sales Manager at CENTRIA Why Choose an IMP in an Extreme Weather Zone? In selecting a building envelope system, designers and architects need to weigh a variety of considerations. Thermal performance The industry standard for thermal performance remains the R value.

Zoning 105

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

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 13, 2023

Technology Won’t Help Construction’s and Facilities Management’s Legacy of WASTE simply because technology simply automates existing processes. It’s time to map decision-making, and performance to value! Thiis is a fact that few software vendors want you to know. Not Rocket Science. Prepare For the Disruption.

Facility Management 105

Facility Management Construction Management Building Performance Measurement Building Automation 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 1, 2023

A new residential community has sprouted up and the homeowners want to beautify their front lawns, so they go to a nearby property to gather some fresh topsoil. Dan Kennedy, project manager, Environmental, Interagency & International Services Branch, New York District, U.S. Credit: DeShawn Bowser, Public Affairs, New York District.

Public Works 130

Public Works Building Performance Measurement Zoning Property Management 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This month, we have more than 35 product releases across Autodesk Construction Cloud platform and products, including Autodesk Build, Autodesk BIM Collaborate, Autodesk Takeoff, ProEst, BuildingConnected, Assemble, and BIM 360. Notification | Advanced Settings – Personalize Autodesk Build email notifications so teams stay on the same page.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 122

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Products Distribution Property Management Project Management 122

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Powered by a proprietary technology suite, Lessen’s local field project managers deploy and oversee a network of vetted service professionals in 40+ markets delivering consistency, quality and speed, at scale. General contracting services for the project were performed by Stevens Leinweber Construction Inc.

Staircases 130

Staircases Building Performance Measurement Architecture Building Design 130

GCP Applied Technologies

JUNE 9, 2020

As architects design new high-rise buildings taller and with more complexity, producers are challenged to deliver ready-mix concrete that can be pumped, placed, and finished effectively for these structures. What are your current mix proportions and performance and associated costs? Does it perform how we need it to in the field?

Building Optimization 125

Building Optimization Building Performance Measurement Painting/finishing Structural Systems 125

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Many property owners are boosting their bottom line by hosting vacation and long-term rentals. Use mold-resistant building materials like wallboard, paint primer and porcelain. When we test or treat a property for mold contamination , we comply with applicable government and health department standards and certifications.

Property Management 98

Property Management Inspection Building Performance Measurement Risk Management 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Project stakeholders can now access critical model data with fewer steps; powerful new features provide greater control over cost and schedule management. The model is a great source of truth during design and planning, but data isn’t easily transferred to construction teams during the build phase of a project. New Orleans, LA.,

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 96

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

CCR Magazine

MARCH 24, 2025

The National Electrical Code (NEC) sets the rules for electrical work in commercial buildings across the United States. New rules focus on things like energy efficiency, improved safety measures, and renewable energy integration. For instance, recent electrical standards now require energy audits for commercial buildings.

Fire Protection System Installation 40

Fire Protection System Installation Renewable Energy Systems Fire Protection Systems Building Code Compliance 40

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The importance of moisture management cannot be overstated. Water intrusion comes with the potential for moisture-related issues like mold and rot in the building envelope. Moisture management strategies impact all stakeholders in the design and building process. Role of WRB in managing moisture. by Bijan Mansouri.

Building Performance Measurement 76

Building Performance Measurement Wall Systems Building Materials Material Handling 76

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

To meet their responsibilities as stakeholders of the built environment ( facilities and other built structures ), public sector owners need to have the ability to determine the number, total cost, and measure the performance of renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and construction projects.

Property Management 45

Property Management Estimating Construction Management Structural Systems 45

The Pro Builder

MAY 22, 2023

But the Desert Comfort Idea Home , a high-performance, net-zero–energy custom home built in the Sonoran Desert north of Phoenix, the latest in a series of Idea Homes produced by Pro Builder , is very real … and it delivers all of the comforts a desert oasis promises. You can’t just assume they’ll figure it out.”

HVAC System Installation 130

HVAC System Installation Renewable Energy Systems Roofing Systems Wall Systems 130

BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Dean Lewis, Graham Finch, and David Simkins Contractors Mass Timber Moisture Protection Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction Mass timber has gained popularity as a building material praised for its sustainability and aesthetic appeal. Here are five tips for successful water mitigation in mass timber construction.

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance Environmental Impact Assessment Quality Control 98

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Five key areas are critical to effecting significant, long-term improve in construction (repair, renovation, maintenance, new builds) outcomes. Leadership A strategic plan Focus on process Knowledge management Enabling technology. Historically, real property owners have failed miserably at leadership. LEADERSHIP.

Lean Construction 96

Lean Construction Property Management Procurement Change Management 96

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 23, 2021

Efficient stewardship of the built environment in concert with environmental and economic resource considerations is mandatory for real property owners, facilities management professionals, architects, engineers, builders, building users, and oversight groups. Reference: Enabling Technologies for Industry 5.0.

Building Performance Measurement 66

Building Performance Measurement Property Management Facility Management Procurement 66

Building Radar

AUGUST 28, 2024

A construction defect is any flaw in the design, materials, or workmanship of a building that leads to its failure or inability to function as intended. These defects can range from minor aesthetic issues, like cracked tiles, to more severe structural concerns that could compromise the safety and integrity of the building.

Building Materials Manufacturing 71

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Performance Measurement Foundation Systems Risk Management 71

GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 14, 2018

P2P Initiative can advance further via in-transit concrete management system. One of the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association’s (NRMCA) goals is to advance the industry away from prescriptive specifications into more versatile performance specifications†. These requirements should be clear, achievable, measurable and enforceable.

Building Performance Measurement 60

Building Performance Measurement Property Management Quality Control Facility Management 60

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

UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2023

The post The Crucial Role of Fire Risk Assessments and Fire Door Inspections in Building Safety appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Fire safety within buildings is a critical concern that demands meticulous attention and proactive measures.

Fire Protection System Installation 64

Fire Protection System Installation Inspection Fire Protection Systems Building Performance Measurement 64

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 4, 2019

BIM (Building Information Modeling) is the efficient management of the life-cycle of the built environment supported by digital technology. BIM can provide huge benefits to the stakeholders in all phases of the building process – Planning; Design; Construction; and Operations and Maintenance.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 55

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Facility Management Building Performance Measurement Lean Construction 55