Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Decades later, these innovative floors remain a smart and efficient solution for many commercial spaces, balancing comfort for occupants and long-term performance for facility managers and building owners. Hybrid carpet refers to flooring that combines the comfort and acoustic benefits of carpet with the durability of a resilient floor.

Flooring Systems 59

Flooring Systems Building Resilience Building Performance Measurement Environmental Impact Assessment 59

Construction Daily News

APRIL 7, 2025

This competition drives up labor costs while simultaneously reducing overall workforce quality as companies lower hiring standards to fill critical positions. ” Quality Becomes the Silent Casualty Perhaps the most troubling hidden cost of rapid growth is the gradual erosion of quality. The data reveals this hidden cost.

Quality Control 52

Quality Control Schedule Management Cost Control Project Management 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 13, 2024

The DOE Housing Innovation Awards are made to those builders who are spurring the housing industry to construct more efficient, healthy, and resilient homes certified to the DOE ZERH program requirements. LEED is the world’s most widely used green building rating system, and LEED Platinum is its highest certification.

Energy Efficiency 130

Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Project Management Consulting Green Building 130

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. Smart control systems enable more precise and efficient energy management.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation 52

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.

Building Code Compliance 64

Building Code Compliance Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Fire Protection System Installation 64

Develop Coaching

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

From project management to cost control, there are several key areas where you can make strategic improvements to enhance your bottom line. We’ll explore how focusing on quality and customer satisfaction can lead to repeat business and referrals. This approach builds positive relationships and leads to successful projects.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Cost Control Construction Equipment Quality Control 52

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

Building on straightforward material testing and proven project successes, the industry is making significant strides toward developing accountable language and precise definitions that can be universally specified to address concrete floor challenges. Photo courtesy Bennett Build What is polished concrete, exactly?

Concrete Pouring 105

Concrete Pouring Building Performance Measurement Flooring Systems Painting/finishing 105

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The idea of maintaining a high-rise building might seem daunting, but it’s a crucial aspect of ensuring safety and longevity. By staying on top of maintenance tasks, you ensure a safer environment for residents and a more sustainable building overall. You might wonder if implementing these technologies will impact costs.

Maintenance 52

Maintenance Fire Protection System Installation HVAC System Installation Plumbing Systems 52

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.

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement Quality Assurance Environmental Impact Assessment Quality Control 98

iField Smart

APRIL 23, 2024

Building Better: Maximizing Efficiency with Construction Management Software Solutions Efficiency within the construction landscape points to accomplishing tasks, processes, and projects with minimum effort, resources, and time. Without clarity on deliverables and tasks, projects tend to stagger and move towards delays and quality problems.

Construction Management 103

Construction Management Schedule Management Risk Management Project Management 103

Construction Specifier

JUNE 17, 2024

2 Buildings are responsible for approximately 42 percent of CO2 emissions, 15 percent of which is attributed to the embodied carbon of materials. trillion sf) of building floorspace by 2060—equivalent space of New York City added every month for 40 years—the time for the industry to act is now. Millions of properties across the U.S.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Building Resilience Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing 105

Plant & Civil Engineer

MARCH 24, 2025

As a specialist event exclusively dedicated to the civil engineering industry, the National Civils Show eliminates the distractions and excess traffic of more generic building trade shows. A variety of planned networking events will provide ample opportunities for attendees to build relationships and explore new business ventures.

Geotechnical Engineering 52

Geotechnical Engineering Building Resilience Construction Machinery Sustainability 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. Air and Water Quality Management. Who should care?

Building Resilience 105

Building Resilience Stakeholder Engagement Real Estate Development HVAC Systems 105

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.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Wall Systems Building Code Compliance Structural Systems 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

By Drew Deatherage , ESS/RTPM The smart building market continues to grow, with expectations that it will be a $304.3 Yet once in operation, many building owners find these investments don’t live up to their promise. Instead, smart building sensors become one more burden to maintain. billion market by 2032, reports Market.US.

Electrical Wiring Installation 130

Electrical Wiring Installation Electrical Systems Building Controls Building Design 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

To better protect our drinking water systems, utilities are increasingly investing in tools and strategies that improve resiliency by safeguarding infrastructure assets and protecting access to clean water. With this data, plant operators can more quickly repair, rebuild and restore service.

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Building Resilience Project Management Consulting Facility Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

To better protect our drinking water systems, utilities are increasingly investing in tools and strategies that improve resiliency by safeguarding infrastructure assets and protecting access to clean water. With this data, plant operators can more quickly repair, rebuild and restore service.

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Building Resilience Project Management Consulting Facility Management 130

Roads Online

JULY 16, 2023

The roads and infrastructure sectors are taking strides in road resilience, recycling and rehabilitation. If you don’t have a well maintained and resilient road network you have disconnection and disruption” he says. One of the core components of maintaining the existing network is road resiliency.

Building Resilience 98

Building Resilience Infrastructure Development Sustainability Construction Machinery 98

BDC Network

APRIL 20, 2023

This will lead to reduced costs, increased quality control, and the potential for improved energy efficiency and decarbonization. — Mike Lawless, Senior Director of Innovation 2. The technology ensures resiliency during long-term power loss from the grid and eliminates reliance on backup generators and the fuel they require.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Renewable Energy Systems Green Building Building Standards 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Additionally, retrofitting the pond to provide higher quality water treatment helps the county comply with the municipal separate storm sewer system permit and contributes to restoring the Chesapeake Bay.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Engineering Renewable Energy Systems Energy Conservation 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Jeremy’s leadership qualities are also evident in his ability to inspire and motivate those around him. In addition to his professional and educational endeavors, Jeremy is deeply involved in acts of public service and believes in using his skills to contribute to the community and make a positive impact on society.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management 147

Construction Marketing

MARCH 30, 2023

This approach ensures quick building and dismantling, minimizing time spent in harsh environments and reducing damage or injury risk. Some energy-efficient design strategies to consider include: Passive solar design: Optimize the building’s orientation, insulation, and thermal mass to reduce heating and cooling requirements.

Building Design 115

Building Design Renewable Energy Systems Structural Systems Energy Efficiency 115

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

Their resilient construction and the ability to stack up to six units high made them the perfect choice for my alternative housing trip. This made me look for different ways to build a home. The best part is that container homes take less time to build. This gave me a chance to use fewer new building materials.

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems Roofing Systems Structural Systems Material Storage 52

Roads Online

APRIL 19, 2023

Koppen Construction has built its reputation on delivering quality infrastructure in some of Australia’s toughest climates. This project involves the strengthening and widening of the road in a section of floodway, using foam bitumen technology and lime stabilisation techniques to maximise flexibility, durability, and flood resilience.

Quality Assurance 97

Quality Assurance Construction Machinery Quality Control Government Works 97

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 2, 2025

Commercial applications benefit from epoxy’s ability to withstand heavy machinery and frequent traffic, particularly in Portsmouth’s warehouses, industrial estates, retail outlets and office buildings. Portsmouth businesses with high-traffic areas particularly benefit from this resilience.

Flooring Systems 52

Flooring Systems Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Concrete Pouring Painting/finishing 52

BDC Network

MARCH 18, 2024

Maria Ionescu Healthcare Facilities Modular Building Contractors Designers Architects Coronavirus Roughly a quarter of the U.S. Regional, distributed care of modular crisis units As we also observed during the pandemic, healthcare systems with a distributed, robust presence in the community are resilient. Drawing courtesy Stantec 2.

Modular Construction 105

Modular Construction Structural Systems Prefabrication Building Design 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 28, 2024

And tools and methodologies like Building Information Modeling (BIM) and cloud-hosted, web-based Information Management platforms that let everyone involved in a project share info are total game-changers. They’re making a huge difference in how we build things and keep up with the times. But you know that.

Project Management 130

Project Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Stakeholder Engagement Change Management 130

Specification Product Update

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Proctor Group’s Wraptite, the vapour-permeable external air barrier, is part of the high-performance residential building specification in Dublin’s Glass Bottle developmenta city-within-a-city on a former glass bottle manufacturing site. Proctor Group ensured quality performance, aiding installers with onsite techniques.

Quality Control 52

Quality Control Energy Efficiency Controls Manufacturing Building Resilience 52

OmTrak

APRIL 23, 2024

OmTrak building manuals represent a vital tool in the successful delivery and maintenance of such complex Data Centre projects. Understanding OmTrak Before delving into the intricacies of building manuals for Data Centre projects, it’s important to understand what OmTrak is.

Building Code Compliance 79

Building Code Compliance Facility Management Schedule Management Fire Protection Systems 79

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

Roads Online

DECEMBER 17, 2023

These solutions target issues such as productivity and providing options to make road pavements more resilient in changing climatic conditions. Hamm can now provide a standardised gateway for fully integrated proximity detection and control. The potential safety benefits of this cannot be overstated.”

Construction Machinery 102

Construction Machinery Building Products Distribution Building Resilience Building Performance Measurement 102

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Embracing Advanced Building Materials The home-building industry in Alaska is evolving rapidly, with advancements in materials leading the way. These homes are built off-site in controlled environments, ensuring high-quality construction while reducing waste and on-site labor costs.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Building Resilience Prefabrication 52

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 2, 2025

With its seamless finish, customisable designs, and remarkable resilience, it’s quickly becoming the preferred choice for property owners who value both style and functionality. From the University of Manchester to the Arndale Centre, these versatile floors maintain their showroom quality for years, even in the busiest locations.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Flooring Systems Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Painting/finishing 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

But amidst these challenges, construction pros remained as resilient and innovative as ever. We adopted new technologies, embraced sustainable building practices, and were more vocal about the benefits of working in the AEC field. And things continue to look up: Data from Deloitte shows a 7.4%

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 137

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Building Automation Project Management 137

CCR Magazine

MARCH 19, 2024

“Several novel technologies are emerging to improve building energy efficiency that can directly impact heating and cooling loads and indoor environmental quality,” said conference technical chair Som Shrestha. The adoption of artificial intelligence coupled with advanced controls can also influence the thermal management of buildings.

HVAC Systems 52

HVAC Systems Energy Conservation Building Resilience Energy Efficiency 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

In construction, it means leveraging tools such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), artificial intelligence, drones, and IoT-enabled devices to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and reduce costs. Both governments and clients are demanding greener practices, energy-efficient buildings, and sustainable materials.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment 52

BDC Network

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

How inclusive design supports resilience and climate preparedness 0 qpurcell Thu, 11/16/2023 - 13:31 Resiliency Gail Napell, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, shares five tips and examples of inclusive design across a variety of building sectors. Strategy: Clear landmarks and intuitive wayfinding to, in, and around buildings and spaces.

Disaster Preparedness 59

Disaster Preparedness Building Resilience Renewable Energy Systems Building Design 59