BDC Network

JUNE 7, 2024

Today, weather events are more intense, more damaging, and more disruptive than ever. A boardwalk and trail system provide engaging experiences with the land, deeply immersing participants in over 20 biophilic moments throughout the site that connect the story of Theodore Roosevelt's life inside the building with natural features on the site.

Energy Conservation 90

Energy Conservation Renewable Energy Systems Building Performance Measurement Building Materials 90

Construction Specifier

MAY 23, 2023

California’s office tower (W)rapper is named after its wrapping steel exoskeleton, which provides support to the 16-story building. The building is not significant just for its appearance, but also for its sustainability features. This design allows the building to respond and move safely during seismic events.

Flooring Systems 90

Flooring Systems Building Performance Measurement Energy Conservation Structural Systems 90

BDC Network

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

5 things developers should know about mass timber 0 qpurcell Thu, 02/15/2024 - 13:36 Mass Timber Gensler's Erik Barth, architect and regional design resilience leader, shares considerations for developers when looking at mass timber solutions. To mitigate the worst effects of climate change, we must make buildings less carbon intensive.

Building Materials Manufacturing 111

Building Materials Manufacturing Land Use Regulations Renewable Energy Systems Building Performance Measurement 111

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

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.

Roofing Systems 88

Roofing Systems Building Codes Energy Conservation Building Design 88

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.

Energy Efficiency 102

Energy Efficiency Roofing Systems Wall Systems Building Code Compliance 102

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

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Sustainable practices and infrastructure upgrades further enhance resilience to climate change. Strengthening Building Resilience The next crucial step is to strengthen your property to withstand climate-related events. 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

CCR Magazine

JUNE 19, 2023

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. Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency The transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources is vital for mitigating climate change.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Sustainability Energy Conservation Engineering 52

Roads Online

MARCH 14, 2024

Image: Shutterstock.com/Arina P Habich, and Quest Events. Material provided by Quest Events Emerging gaps between infrastructure investment in major cities and regional areas are a perennial risk and ongoing barrier in Australia. We are also looking at micro-mobility devices in our transport strategies.”

Infrastructure Development 104

Infrastructure Development Stakeholder Engagement Environmental Impact Assessment Building Performance Measurement 104

Strong Tie

MAY 19, 2023

Simpson Strong-Tie’s mission statement is “We provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.” But safe structures require a team, from the building owner, building designer, builder, building regulator, building product manufacturer, and even the building occupants.

Disaster Preparedness 98

Disaster Preparedness Building Codes Fire Protection Systems Safety Regulations 98

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

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.

Electrical Systems 59

Electrical Systems Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation Building Design 59

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.

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Building Code Compliance 52

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

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.

Fire Protection System Installation 59

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Building Code Compliance Building Codes 59

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

Site Planning Project Management Building Resilience Structural Systems 52

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).

Fire Protection System Installation 45

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

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).

Fire Protection System Installation 45

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 10, 2024

With so many advancements in construction, owners and developers face a unique set of challenges when it comes to building resilience. Building for longevity, safety, and efficiency has become a core objective across the industry. According to the U.S. ASHRAE, through standards like ASHRAE 90.1,

Building Code Compliance 130

Building Code Compliance Building Codes Building Resilience HVAC System Installation 130

Roads Online

DECEMBER 16, 2024

This years forum placed a strong emphasis on sustainability and resilience, equipping attendees with actionable insights to effectively confront the evolving challenges facing Australias road networks. A theme of preventative maintenance resonated throughout the event.

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

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 21, 2025

Your support for development projects that value parks and natural spaces helps build healthier living areas for all people. The task of combining development with conservation may appear challenging yet possible solutions are available. City expansion creates a conflict between building space and natural space preservation.

Green Building 52

Green Building Energy Conservation Land Use Regulations Health Regulations 52