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

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Sustainable practices and infrastructure upgrades further enhance resilience to climate change. Collaborating with experts like engineers or environmental consultants can provide insights into potential risks and solutions. Smart building technologies provide real-time data and automation, enabling better decision-making.

Disaster Preparedness 52

Disaster Preparedness Fire Protection System Installation Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Natural Building

JUNE 20, 2021

A collaborative team in Amsterdam have created a floating neighborhood called Schoonschip on a canal. The project seeks to conserve natural resources while decreasing pollutants. The neighborhood uses renewable energy for space heating, water heating, and powering electronics. appeared first on Natural Building Blog.

Energy Conservation 52

Energy Conservation Renewable Energy Systems Roofing Systems Electrical Systems 52

Building Information Management

JANUARY 6, 2015

If appropriate financing is made available AND a robust program is implemented, complete with shared risk/reward, collaboration, transparency and oversight (i.e. The retrofit market for small commercial buildings is conservatively estimated at $35.6 Small commercial buildings, which represent the preponderance of the U.S.

Energy Conservation 40

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Today, structural innovations in civil engineering are reshaping the industry, paving the way for smarter, more sustainable, and resilient structures. Shape-memory alloys, on the other hand, are used in structures that need to regain their original form after deformation, providing enhanced resilience in earthquake-prone areas.

Engineering 52

Engineering Building Resilience Structural Systems Modular Construction 52

Roads Online

MARCH 14, 2024

“Responsive design allows architects and urban planners to create buildings and cities that adapt to changing environmental conditions and user needs,” continues Johnson. “By This approach improves the sustainability, resilience, and overall quality of life for residents.”

Infrastructure Development 104

Infrastructure Development Stakeholder Engagement Environmental Impact Assessment Building Performance Measurement 104

UK Construction Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Energy Efficiency: The installation process for ground screws is highly efficient, requiring fewer machinery and labour hours compared to traditional methods. This not only reduces construction timelines but also conserves energy and reduces greenhouse gas emissions associated with machinery operation.

Concrete Pouring 64

Concrete Pouring Foundation Systems Construction Machinery Energy Conservation 64

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The project leveraged four alternative delivery methods including: landside and airside construction management at-risk, a design-build-operate-maintain baggage team, design-bid-build award contracts and multiple design-build concession/tenant packages.

Engineering 130

Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Environmental Consulting 130

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Collaboration. Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency/. 00 41 53 Bid Form – Design/Build (Single-Prime Contract).

Fire Protection System Installation 45

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Collaboration Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 45

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Collaboration. Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency. . 00 41 53 Bid Form – Design/Build (Single-Prime Contract).

Fire Protection System Installation 45

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Collaboration Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 45

Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Transportation is about moving goods and people–perhaps more than any other space, a strong sector translates to a better quality of life and resilient economies. Building a great society is one thing; maintaining it is another. Transportation infrastructure needs both structural updates and technological updates.

Infrastructure Development 52

Infrastructure Development Structural Systems Building Resilience Energy Conservation 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Danielle O’Connell, Skanska USA Building Inc. Chris Walker, The PENTA Building Group. Thanks to Andrew’s work, AECOM teams have seen a massive increase in collaboration and communication, ultimately helping them deliver strong project outcomes. . Maggie Farrell, S. Wilson & Co. Collier, SSOE Group. Mohammad S.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 122

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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?

Building Materials 64

Building Materials Environmental Impact Assessment Renewable Energy Systems Green Building 64

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.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Piping Installation Insurance Management Fire Protection Systems 52

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. Eamon Costello introduced Autodesk Build on a pilot project, an €11 million social housing project running across multiple disciplines. It’s a big achievement.”.

Site Planning 52

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BDC Network

MAY 13, 2024

Collaborative areas and outdoor learning spaces are aligned to the specific developmental age of the students from school to school, creating student-centric spaces to support the different levels of learning. Each school contains STEM labs, maker spaces and collaboration zones appropriate to the grade levels.

Site Planning 59

Site Planning Fire Protection Systems Building Design Collaboration 59

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

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.

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Environmental Impact Assessment Building Performance Measurement Renewable Energy Systems Sustainability 52

CCR Magazine

JUNE 6, 2024

Swing-Out Doors Side-hinged single-car garage doors conserve interior space swinging outward. Fiberglass Mimicking wood’s natural aesthetic at budget-friendly costs, molded composite fiberglass doors rival authentic planks’ stunning grains and richness with resilient low-maintenance durability during exposure and practical weight tolerances.

Architecture 52

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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

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Building Performance Measurement Energy Conservation Renewable Energy Systems 52

Roads Online

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Forums like this play a critical role in aligning public policy with industry capabilities, fostering cross-sector collaboration, and driving future-oriented strategies for infrastructure management. As natural disasters become more frequent and severe, enhancing the resilience of road infrastructure has become a top priority.

Maintenance 97

Maintenance Sustainability Building Resilience Environmental Impact Assessment 97

Roads Online

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

While it isnt a brand new technique, stabilisation can be a little known about or misunderstood concept in the renewables and energy sectors. Stabilised Pavements of Australia is using its expertise to support the delivery of energy and renewables projects, and its knowledge to aid all-weather, long-term access to these sites.

Energy Conservation 98

Energy Conservation Infrastructure Development Project Management Consulting Site Planning 98

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.

Building Performance Measurement 45

Building Performance Measurement Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Renewable Energy Systems 45

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Developing Resilient Infrastructure Urban infrastructure must withstand natural disasters and extreme weather exacerbated by climate change. Engineers apply resilience engineering principles to improve structural durability. Green building standards reduce energy consumption, waste, and pollution.

Engineering 40

Engineering Renewable Energy Systems Infrastructure Development Building Resilience 40

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.

Project Management Consulting 52

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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.

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52