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CCR Magazine
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
This innovative initiative enhances pre-project planning, improves construction visibility, boosts safety measures and increases operations efficiencies. Poettkers drone program also benefits the Risk Management Department. Drones enable us to cover larger areas more quickly and gather high-quality data. </p>
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%.
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Construction Specifier
JANUARY 26, 2025
Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. Air barriers are essential for maintaining the integrity and performance of building enclosures.
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.
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
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
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.
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. The surveyor begins by reviewing any existing building plans or documents.
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BDC Network
MARCH 29, 2024
Demystifying carbon offsets vs direct reductions 0 qpurcell Fri, 03/29/2024 - 11:18 Sustainability Chris Forney, Principal, Brightworks Sustainability, and Rob Atkinson, Senior Project Manager, IA Interior Architects, share the misconceptions about carbon offsets and identify opportunities for realizing a carbon-neutral building portfolio.
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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Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 31, 2019
LEAN Performance-based Construction Services Procurement and Project Delivery. Consistently Deliver Quality Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction Projects On-Time & On-Budget! ‘Ad hoc’ Methods Assuring that all roles, responsibilities, and processes are understood and consistently implemented drives efficiency.
UK Construction Blog
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Do you know that reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) has played a significant role in public building construction over the past decades? Get ready to dive into the fascinating realm of lightweight yet strong building materials that have impacted the way public buildings were built.
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 15, 2019
Today, tools and services are readily available to support any real property owner with requisite levels of leadership and competency. These solutions can consistently assure that quality renovation, repair, and new construction projects are delivered on-time and on-budget. Collaborative technology ).
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. Critical are the tie-ins between different components and materials, which must be properly managed and installed to prevent failures.
CCR Magazine
MAY 29, 2024
Post-construction window cleaning is an important step in ensuring the aesthetic appeal and functionality of high-rise buildings. Therefore thoroughly cleaning the windows is not only about appearance but also about longevity and lifespan of the windows which enhances the overall value of the property.
Job Order Contracting
JULY 21, 2019
Job order contracting is neither difficult to understand, nor costly to practice, yet is virtually assures the consistent delivery of quality, on-time, on-budget repair, renovation, and new construction projects…if designed, deployed, and managed correctly. What Is Job Order Contracting?
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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.
Job Order Contracting
JULY 21, 2019
Job order contracting is neither difficult to understand, nor costly to practice, yet is virtually it assures the consistent delivery of quality, on-time, on-budget repair, renovation, and new construction projects…if the JOC Program is designed, deployed, and managed correctly. What Is Job Order Contracting?
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Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
The J OCPB (JOC Price Book: reflects the current local costs in detail for construction tasks expected to be performed in the geographical area of the base contract with the primary use of developing a detailed line-item price. Labor line items are not to provide services, typically performed under a separate service or requirements contract.
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Stok
AUGUST 19, 2021
An integrated design charrette allows stakeholders like the investment team, property management, and building occupants to share their perspectives and ideas about the project at a time when their feedback can still be easily and inexpensively incorporated into the design. . A few of these key strategies are outlined below. #1:
CCR Magazine
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Why Should I Redesign My Commercial Property It is therefore important, before going into the how, to define the why. What do you think are the forces that are compelling you to redesign your commercial property? The redesign also makes it easier to build a new environment that would reflect your brand.
Construction Specifier
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
to create an effective, durable, and building code-compliant assembly. These components and their effect on building performance are outside the scope of this article. Similarly, open-cell spray polyurethane foam (ocSPF) is used in building envelope assemblies as an air and thermal barrier.
Job Order Contracting
JULY 1, 2019
Any real property owner can develop and deploy a robust Framework for Integrated Facilities Planning, Procurement, and LEAN Project Delivery. The benefits of LEAN process adoption consistent include the optimized delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects.
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Building Information Management
JULY 26, 2016
While LEAN principles, as defined for production systems, originated from the Japanese manufacturing industry, LEAN construction delivery methods have evolved to meet the requirements of real property owners and the AEC sector. Continuous monitoring – use of key performance indicators, KPIs. Meeting establish quality levels.
Building Information Management
JULY 26, 2016
While LEAN principles, as defined for production systems, originated from the Japanese manufacturing industry, LEAN construction delivery methods have evolved to meet the requirements of real property owners and the AEC sector. Continuous monitoring – use of key performance indicators, KPIs. Meeting establish quality levels.
UK Construction Blog
JULY 28, 2023
Specialized contractors in Glasgow provide civil engineering services, building maintenance solutions, interior design fit outs and more. From large-scale infrastructure developments to bespoke residential projects, these firms have demonstrated their commitment to delivering high-quality results for their clients.
UK Construction Blog
JULY 28, 2023
Specialized contractors in Glasgow provide civil engineering services, building maintenance solutions, interior design fit outs and more. From large-scale infrastructure developments to bespoke residential projects, these firms have demonstrated their commitment to delivering high-quality results for their clients.
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 28, 2017
Facilities Management – 2017 Best Practices. Facilities management, practiced properly, is process-centered. Despite the “surveys”, “reports”, and hype associated with BIM, building owners and facilities management professionals have yet to fully understand BIM, let alone decide whether or not to practice it.
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 27, 2019
Repair, Renovation, & Construction Project Cost Management. Prioritize and Budget Requirements Every real property owner is face with aligning organizational requirements with facilities repair, renovation, and construction needs as well as available current and projected multi-year resources.
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Building Information Management
JUNE 5, 2014
A multi-dimensional tool, Building Information Modelling (BIM) involves generating a visual model of the building which also manages data about it, at the design stage, throughout the construction phase and during its working life. What is BIM? Introduction. Download report. 60% of the labour effort is wasted.
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 25, 2017
Facility management/engineering planning. Facility management/engineering should conduct a review of work that could be done to under the support of the JOC program and develop an estimated annual volume. Historical and planned budgets also are evaluated to assure long term, consistent execution of the JOC program. Monitoring.
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Building Information Management
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
The following is a listing of considerations when implementing, managing, and /or working with Federal Government Job Order Contract. Government and Contractor Furnished Property. In-House and Contract Performance. Assignment of a Project Manager. Contractor Performance. Quality Assurance/Quality Control.
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UK Construction Blog
MAY 25, 2023
Karl Goose, UK & Ireland Managing Director, said Ferrovial Construction continues its strategic objective to grow sustainably in the UK and enhance profitability. However, given the current economic climate, a speedier and cheaper planning process might provide earlier assurance. Construction managers and directors are only 2.1%
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 28, 2018
Use Building in Cloud for free, . All of a building’s data in the cloud. Building in Cloud’s technology gives you a powerful and reliable IT platform, no need for IT staff or dedicated servers. Building explorer. The innovative and proven way to more efficiently manage. Building Information Modeling.
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 5, 2017
Determine the answers to the following questions BEFORE you bid or accept a Job Order Contract: Will you be able to perform? Will you work directly with the real property owner or a consultant? It is important to review all Job Order Contract provisions to assure avoidance of any unnecessary financial risk or potential legal issues. [1].
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Building Information Management
MARCH 10, 2017
It is important to review all Job Order Contract provisions to assure avoidance of any unnecessary financial risk or potential legal issues. Centralized reporting and oversight with local empowerment, application, management – monitoring, metrics, and continuous improvement. Shared risk/reward. Mutual respect.
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Job Order Contracting
JUNE 12, 2017
Efficient and best management practice construction cost estimating and ongoing construction project/program management is impossible without proper early and ongoing planning, inclusive of the collaborative and competent involvement of all construction project participants and stakeholders. . Four BT, LLC.
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.
CCR Magazine
JANUARY 16, 2024
By embracing flexible cleaning schedules, enhanced sanitation measures, technological integration, sustainable practices, and regular maintenance audits, businesses can ensure that their physical workspaces remain vital and supportive of a changing workforce. This shift presents both challenges and opportunities for facility managers.
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Job Order Contracting
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
Setting up a Job Order Contract Using Best Management Practices involves a mix of strategic and operational steps including a gap analysis of current and planned outcomes. . the JOC contractor formally accepts the order, as mutually agreed, with real property owner. (d) Planning and coordination. (a) Procedures. Presolicitation. (a)
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Building Information Management
APRIL 24, 2016
LEAN best management practices are integral to the administration of a Job Order Contract (JOC). Job order contracts, provides a flexible and responsive contractual capability in supporting its real property maintenance and renovation mission. Job Order Contracting GUIDELINES & PROCEDURES. Work Limits.
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Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
via Four BT, LLC – 4BT enables owners to consistently deliver quality facilities repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects on-demand, on-time, and on-budget. Preventive maintenance services should be performed by a qualified manufacturer’s service representative. Perform required lubrication.
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UK Construction Blog
MARCH 5, 2024
Utilising oak frames in construction offers sustainability benefits thanks to oak’s longevity and the eco-friendliness of timber as a building material. The process of building an oak frame extension requires careful consideration of design and structural requirements.
CivilJungle
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
The sump pump will impair- provide that it will manage water, sump pumps will look for water-resistance by addition, corrosion- proof. Measure what model pump you want is not simple work, but calculating the proper size of pipe, drain corner, and walkways with reserve length. Tape measure. Top 10 PVC Pipe Manufacturers in India.
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