BD+C

JUNE 19, 2013

Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s administration has proposed new building codes for hospitals and multifamily dwellings in New York City to help them be more resilient in the event of severe weather resulting from climate change. The new standards are slated to be submitted to the City Council this year. Blog Author: BD+C Staff.

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BD+C

AUGUST 14, 2013

Department of Homeland Security is now providing The Integrated Rapid Visual Screening tool designed to determine initial or relative risk and resilience for buildings based on visual inspection only. The knowledge for calculating both risk and resilience is embedded in the tool. Standards Codes and Standards'

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

SD Hollow concrete block masonry was first used as a building material around 1870, when wooden molds were developed to produce concrete block units from a relatively dry mixture of sand, cement, and water. In current construction, concrete masonry units (CMUs) are used as both structural and architectural building materials.

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Masonry Building Resilience Fire Protection Systems Building Materials 116

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.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2024

The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety ( IBHS ) today released the 2025 FORTIFIED Home, FORTIFIED Commercial and FORTIFIED Multifamily construction standards. All three standards are updated periodically to align with building codes and design standards.

Building Code Compliance 52

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 5, 2024

We continue to grow and scale our impact through solutions and services that enable a more resilient and sustainable future for our customers and communities. We are focused on building on this momentum and using every avenue to decarbonize the water sector, accelerate water stewardship, and advance water and sanitation access for all.”

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The partnership builds on Bentley’s recent acquisition of Cesium , the foundational open platform for creating powerful 3D geospatial applications. Cesium is the creator of the 3D Tiles open standard also used by Google. As we look to the future, the possibilities seem endless,” Cumins said.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Fire safety is an integral part of modern construction design, influencing not only building materials and layouts but also regulatory compliance and overall safety standards. These innovations are transforming how buildings are designed, emphasizing the importance of prevention, containment, and evacuation strategies.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 5, 2024

— Join Green Builder Media on Wednesday, July 17 at 2:00 ET for a free webinar on building net zero energy ready homes at an affordable pricepoint. Howard Building Science is building beautiful net zero energy ready homes in Granite Falls, N.C., Lake City, Colo. for around $200,000. Click here to reserve your seat.

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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. A facility owner and management team are pivotal in this transition.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation 52

Roads Online

JANUARY 17, 2024

A new recovery and resilience package from the Federal and Queensland governments will provide $119.1 million, $100 million will be used as part of a Betterment Fund to rebuild and increase the resiliency of infrastructure across impacted LGAs. Of the $119.1 Of the $119.1 Related stories: Construction begins on $2.1B

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The new mass timber athletic center at the Oregon Episcopal School (OES) in Portland utilizes a highly efficient envelope, passive cooling, and minimal mechanical conditioning to achieve an 82 percent reduction in energy use from the Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption (CBEC) baseline, with an energy use intensity (EUI) of 15 kBtu/sf/year.

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Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Building Design Building Standards 119

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2024

From innovative membrane technologies to reinforcements for severe weather events, next-generation solutions transform roofs into high-performing assets. They lower indoor temperatures by reducing heat gaina feature particularly valuable for commercial buildings in hot climates.

Roofing Systems 52

Roofing Systems Structural Systems Fire Protection System Installation HVAC System Installation 52

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Cash flow issue Slow technology adoption Labor issues Complying with different local building codes and regulations Financial management can give you the wings to expand. Apart from that, the lack of efficient labor and knowledge gaps regarding building compliances make it harder to expand your construction business.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 10, 2025

Portable bathroom rental has become a practical and necessary solution for a wide variety of temporary needs, whether it’s for outdoor events, festivals, weddings, or construction sites. They can be placed strategically to reduce foot traffic congestion and keep the event area sanitary and user-friendly.

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Environmental Impact Assessment Health Regulations Plumbing Systems Site Planning 52

Stok

JULY 15, 2020

Here, we’ll dive into the new WELL Health-Safety Rating and LEED Safety First pilot credits —along with a nod to Arc’s Re-Entry tool —to help familiarize project practitioners with their rating system-aligned options for building re-entry and the post-pandemic built environment. Who should care? A quick primer. WELL Health-Safety Rating.

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Building Resilience Stakeholder Engagement Real Estate Development HVAC Systems 105

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

To address structural challenges, a seismic system with flexible joints was developed in collaboration with Heintges, ensuring the building’s resilience. A robust central core allows exterior components to move independently during seismic events, enhancing structural stability. Caulkins Inc.,

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Flooring Systems Energy Efficiency Structural Systems Environmental Consulting 103

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Therefore, it’s imperative to fortify infrastructure and enhance port resilience for the future of safe freight movement. billion investment, aims to build a state-of-the-art container terminal. As 90 percent of global goods are conveyed via ship, port disruptions can reverberate through the global economy.

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Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Infrastructure Development 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 4, 2023

Today at RAPID+TCT, North America’s largest additive manufacturing event, HP Inc. Companies large and small, in markets around the world, are turning to 3D printing for faster, more flexible, more personalized, and more resilient and sustainable production,” said Didier Deltort, president of Personalization & 3D Printing, HP Inc.

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Building Radar

OCTOBER 8, 2024

For those involved in construction and design, understanding ductility is essential for creating structures that are not only functional but also resilient. In an era where climate change and natural disasters pose increasing challenges, the need for resilient designs is paramount.

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Building Code Compliance Building Resilience Building Codes Structural Systems 52

BD+C

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

After Superstorm Sandy, New York City revised its building codes in 2013 to make buildings more resilient to flooding. But landlords of most buildings in the flood plain have not been required to meet these flood-prevention standards, and many structures remain vulnerable to similar weather events.

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Building Resilience Building Codes Building Standards 56

Roads Online

MAY 15, 2024

I joined Bentley in 2006 during our works with building information modelling (BIM) on the Olympics in London,” says King. “I In the United Kingdom, we have the ISO 19650 international standard for project collaboration,” King says. “It When I arrived at Australia, I came armed with one of the first copies of that standard.

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Stok

AUGUST 28, 2019

So, if we’re going to tackle carbon NOW, we need to start to seriously address embodied carbon, which accounts for emissions associated with the production, transportation, and installation of building materials. This comes on the heels of Berkeley’s historic move to ban natural gas hook-ups in new buildings starting January 1, 2020.

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Building Resilience Real Estate Development Environmental Impact Assessment Material Storage 73

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 22, 2020

A high-performance roof system is durable, resilient, and allows a building to be occupied after a disaster event and continues performing during a loss of power. A cool, reflective roof could improve a building’s energy efficiency by reducing the amount of heat gain and associated energy demand for air-conditioning units.

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Roofing Systems Building Codes Energy Conservation Building Design 88

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

As cities grow and populations increase, the demand for safe and durable buildings rises. Engineering techniques supported by technology are setting new standards for safe, resilient buildings, making it essential for an engineering company to stay at the forefront of these developments.

Building Design 52

Building Design Safety Regulations Building Resilience Building Code Compliance 52

CCR Magazine

JULY 18, 2024

For commercial property owners, this time of year prompts a critical reassessment of their buildings’ readiness to withstand the unpredictable forces of nature. In the aftermath of such storms, the importance of resilience becomes strikingly clear. Why Invest in Resilience?

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Disaster Preparedness Building Resilience Roofing Systems Property Management 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 10, 2023

According to studies , organisations that implement digital technology are more resilient and better equipped to respond to these challenges and future unexpected events. To achieve this, CDL has adopted Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) to build a common data environment and single source of truth.

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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.

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HVAC System Installation Building Resilience Building Performance Measurement Building Codes 52

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 18, 2024

By Paul Johannesson As climate change is anticipated, bringing with it an uncertain future, the construction industry needs to seriously consider the preparedness and the proven performance levels of buildings. 1 Will there be an increase in both the frequency and intensification of severe weather events?

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Building Materials Manufacturing Building Commissioning Building Resilience Building Codes 64

Roads Online

APRIL 4, 2024

Increased industrial activity, and with it the prospect of better-paid jobs and an improved standard of living, have resulted in more people moving to towns and cities from rural areas. Thirdly, making cities more resilient to extreme weather events should be a priority for both local governments and the private sector.

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Infrastructure Development Building Information Modeling (BIM) Public Works Government Works 105

UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Bolster frames correctly and clear heavy ice build-up promptly yourself or via subcontractors to prevent collapses mid-project. Updated vulnerability audits ensure you implement appropriate resilience measures where they matter most. Likewise, gauge extreme wind or snow loading risks to temporary structures like scaffolding too.

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Insurance Management Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Building Resilience Site Planning 64

Procore

JUNE 1, 2023

Faced with unprecedented challenges over the last five years, the construction industry continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience. Achieving data maturity—when data drives your business to create predictive actions across the entire build process—is the key to gaining a competitive advantage.

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Risk Management Change Management Project Management Construction Management 94

BDC Network

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Copyright Perkins Eastman Perkins Eastman designed the modular building that also meets Passive House standards, meaning it’s highly insulated and air-tight so it needs smaller and less expensive mechanical equipment than other buildings of a similar size. A rendering of La Mora Senior Apartments in Yonkers, N.Y.

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Real Estate Development Public Works Building Codes Building Design 104

CCR Magazine

APRIL 22, 2024

Constructed after Hurricane Harvey damaged its previous location, the new building provides an updated, resilient, safe, comfortable environment supporting 21st-century, personalized learning. In 2017, many Pasadena Independent School District (PISD) buildings were severely damaged by flooding caused during Hurricane Harvey.

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems Building Resilience Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials 52

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2022

As the continued effects of climate change place greater demands on the built environment, adequate insulation has increasingly become a central element in evaluating a building’s resiliency and thermal efficiency. It is estimated that Americans currently spend more than $200 billion annually on energy bills.

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Energy Efficiency Roofing Systems Wall Systems Building Code Compliance 102

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2012

14 Reasons to Register: Building Innovation 2013 . NIBS Building Innovation 2013 Visit Booth #5 – 4Clicks Introduces CEASAL. 1: Building Innovation 2013 is delivered by the National Institute of Building Sciences – an authoritative source of innovative solutions for the built environment.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2024

METALCON is the largest international event in the metal construction and design industry and is the only tradeshow and conference devoted to the application of metal in the building envelope. Understanding such factors leads to improved contractor efficiency and heightened building owner satisfaction.”

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Roofing Systems Steel Fabrication Flooring Systems Building Materials Manufacturing 59