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.

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Construction Daily News

JANUARY 25, 2025

To help in this regard, keep reading as we explore some of the most effective strategies for adapting to new building codes in 2025. What to Expect from Building Codes in 2025 As can be expected, standards of excellence are only set to increase in the construction industry in 2025. Regulations can differ widely across the nation.

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BDC Network

JUNE 7, 2024

7 ways to change 'business as usual': The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library 0 rcassidy Fri, 06/07/2024 - 06:52 Patrick Thibaudeau, JLG Architects – Renderings by Plomp and Snøhetta The need for change is more pressing than ever. Unless we change business as usual, these impacts will increase at a pace out of our control.

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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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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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CCR Magazine

JUNE 19, 2023

Sustainable development has become a critical global imperative, and engineers are at the forefront of driving this transformative change. From renewable energy systems to eco-friendly infrastructure and product packaging, such as those from Millennium Packaging , engineers are shaping a brighter future for generations to come.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Climate change is impacting businesses worldwide, with commercial properties facing risks from extreme weather and rising sea levels. Sustainable practices and infrastructure upgrades further enhance resilience to climate change. Smart building technologies provide real-time data and automation, enabling better decision-making.

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CCR Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

In recent years, sustainable development has gained importance for the development of the whole world due to the existing problems such as climate change, and depletion of the earth’s resources among others. Yet it remains a very material, energy- and water-hungry band, creating prodigious quantities of waste and greenhouse gas emissions.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Danielle O’Connell, Skanska USA Building Inc. Chris Walker, The PENTA Building Group. Mechanical Engineer & Project Manager, AKF Group. As Mechanical Engineer & Project Manager, Jason oversees the implementation of digital platforms in a multi-building and multi-phase project. Maggie Farrell, S.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

We ask that you join us in the celebration of the AEC industry and learn more about the projects leading the way in changing the future of the built environment. Construction Management Co.: By celebrating these different areas of the AEC industry, the 2023 YEA winners represent everything that matters to you: our audience.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2024

Sustainable outdoor spaces reduce environmental impact, create healthier areas for occupants, and are more resilient to changing weather patterns. Benefits of Green Design Energy Efficiency: Thoughtful design can reduce the need for artificial heating, cooling, and lighting.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2024

The post Enhancing Buildings with Modern Curtain Walling Systems appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Curtain walling is a type of cladding used in construction to protect buildings from weather and enhance their appearance. It doesn’t support structural loads, offering design flexibility and energy efficiency.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2025

While some sectors show remarkable resilience and growth, others are undergoing significant transformations to meet changing market demands and consumer preferences. The state’s reliable power grid (despite past challenges), competitive energy costs, and robust fiber network have attracted significant investments.

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UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

The post Read the Latest News on Crumbling Concrete Schools, “Customization Culture” of Building Hinders Digital Maturity, UK Construction Growth Decelerates Due to Housing Market Turmoil and Weak Demand, and Renewable Energy and Low-impact Materials Make Construction Greener appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Why is RAAC unsafe?

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Maximizing energy efficiency is the order of the day for construction industry professionals across North America, due, in part, to changing codes and a growing contingent of forward-thinking developers, owners, architects, specifiers, and energy consultants. Photo © ROCKWOOL North America. by Ryan Martin.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 14, 2024

From the bustling cities to the quiet countryside, the construction industry helps shape the landscape of the nation, making it an essential part of our daily lives and the future we’re building together. Amey PLC excels in infrastructure support across various sectors, managing contracts worth over £2.5 billion in 2020.

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Construction Daily News

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Sustainability has become a paramount consideration for construction companies, project managers and contractors as concerns around climate change soar. This reduces the demand for raw materials and curtails the energy-intensive processes involved in traditional manufacturing.

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BDC Network

JULY 18, 2024

Tariq Amlani, Cyrus Jeejeebhoy, and Elmira Reisi Healthcare Facilities Hospital Design Trends Designers Engineers Energy Energy-Efficient Design Sustainable Design and Construction There’s a new conversation happening in healthcare today. Grid quality Some clients assume that electrification means accessing clean energy.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2024

Winter weather events can impact buildings by causing power outages and building damage from burst water pipes, water intrusion and wind. Commercial properties are vulnerable to these threats, so it’s important that building owners and operators prepare now for the winter season.

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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.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

These organizations set an example for other businesses and inspire change in the corporate world. These organizations work towards achieving equity by addressing issues such as climate resilience, hazardous waste, and air pollution burden. One of the key focuses of environmental justice organizations is climate resilience.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 10, 2021

For over 45 years, the family-owned business has worked across a wide range of disciplines, from healthcare and education to residential and conservation projects. It was clear that a modern technology platform was needed to support data management for the long-term. An intuitive solution for managing information.

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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. 00 41 53 Bid Form – Design/Build (Single-Prime Contract).

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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. 00 41 53 Bid Form – Design/Build (Single-Prime Contract).

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Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2012

The core competencies identified include competencies relating to building operations and maintenance, energy management, sustainability, water efficiency, safety (including electrical safety) and building performance measures. Fede ral Buildings Personnel Training Act.

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Constructlaw

JULY 28, 2023

Introduction As the nation’s largest energy consumer, the U.S. federal government plans to curb greenhouse gas emissions across its expansive portfolio of more than 350,000 federal buildings. [1] 2] This bold initiative aims to upgrade federal buildings across the U.S. 4] The initiative is expected to achieve up to 2.8

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Obtaining an engineering management degree online provides useful planning, coordination, and project management skills. Developing Resilient Infrastructure Urban infrastructure must withstand natural disasters and extreme weather exacerbated by climate change.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2025

The project team of the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), design-build contractor Citnalta-Forte, Joint Venture and designers Urbahn Architects and Gannett Fleming completed a comprehensive accessibility upgrade and other renovations at the 14 th Street Sixth Avenue subway station complex in Manhattan.

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The MCP Group

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

It should be mentioned that the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) are advocating that the president exempts building materials from the new tariffs because of their harmful effect on housing affordability, which was a mentioned goal of his presidency. Whether or not that request will be a success remains to be seen.

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