Construction Dive

MARCH 26, 2019

The modernization brings the city in line with international standards and gives contractors more options for building materials and technologies.

Building Codes 326

Building Codes Building Standards Building Materials 326

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 22, 2023

Disproportionate collapse is a failure where one component of a building leads the collapse of the building. ASCE’s newest standard, Standard for Mitigation of Disproportionate Collapse Potential in Buildings and Other Structures , ASCE/SEI 76-23, provides a consensus perspective for mitigating this type of collapse.

Building Standards 246

Building Standards Building Codes Building Design Building Materials 246

Construction Dive

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Demand on several fronts is driving both new construction and renovation of cold storage facilities, which take longer to build than standard warehouses.

Building Standards 320

Building Standards 320

The Pro Builder

JANUARY 5, 2024

Virginia Becomes First State to Adopt Offsite Construction Standards qpurcell Fri, 01/05/2024 - 09:17 The Commonwealth of Virginia has approved the adoption of ICC/MBI Standards 1200 and 1205 as a part of their adoption package of the International Code Council ’s suite of 2021 International Codes.

Building Code Compliance 256

Building Code Compliance Modular Construction Building Codes Building Standards 256

Construction Dive

AUGUST 11, 2020

Howard County, Maryland, is the latest jurisdiction to mandate construction standards that lessen fatal bird collisions with buildings, following similar laws in New York City and San Francisco.

Building Standards 321

Building Standards 321

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MARCH 13, 2024

The Passive House Network Publishes Guidance for 2024 qpurcell Wed, 03/13/2024 - 10:40 The Passive House Network has published a new resource that clarifies the expectations and roles of the certifier in certifying buildings to Passive House building standards.

Building Standards 264

Building Standards Building Optimization Project Management Consulting Building Design 264

Construction Enquirer

JULY 4, 2023

The Building Research Establishment has confirmed it will no longer work with insulation giants Kingspan and Celotex. “Kingspan Insulated Panels is committed to manufacturing and supplying products that adhere to leading global quality and testing standards, supported by extensive testing and certification of the highest integrity.

Building Standards 281

Building Standards Approvals Communication 281

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 9, 2023

Local paper the Cambridge Independent first revealed the problems on the Darwin Green site where Barratt David Wilson Homes Cambridgeshire is building a new community of nearly 1,600 homes. Unfortunately, the most effective course of action at this stage is to demolish the properties and rebuild them.

Quality Assurance 323

Quality Assurance Green Building Building Standards Inspection 323

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OCTOBER 11, 2023

PhiusCon 2023 Heads to Houston, Texas qpurcell Wed, 10/11/2023 - 11:03 PhiusCon, the leading passive building conference for climate-specific zero energy design, construction, and building science, heads to Houston this November 7-10, 2023. Closing Keynote from Joseph Lstiburek, B.A.Sc., Closing Keynote from Joseph Lstiburek, B.A.Sc.,

Building Resilience 264

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 3, 2023

He also provided expertise as chair of the Ratings, Codes, and Standards Committee (2006-2023) and chair of the CRRC Standards Committee (2008-2021). He served on the CRRC Board of Directors from 2000-2006 and as ex-officio Board of Directors member from 2006-2023.

Energy Conservation 246

Energy Conservation Building Codes Building Standards Green Building 246

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OCTOBER 28, 2023

At the same time, the construction industry is contending with its own set of challenges regarding workforce availability, jobsite safety, building quality, lack of materials, and building sustainability. Additionally, building in a controlled setting can reduce material waste, providing both environmental and cost benefits.

Building Codes 290

Building Codes Modular Construction Site Planning Prefabrication 290

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 25, 2024

Coming to the new 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) LAS VEGAS – Today, the Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI) announced the launch of its Stronger Standards, Exceptional Structures campaign, in preparation for the release of the new 2024 International Residential Code (IRC).

Building Codes 263

Building Codes Building Materials Manufacturing Flooring Systems Structural Systems 263

Construction Enquirer

MAY 10, 2023

A statement by the joint venture said: “Due to the current uncertainty regarding future building safety standards, Havering and Wates have taken the difficult decision to pause the construction at Waterloo and Queen Street, part of the 12 estates programme through our joint venture. ” . ”

Staircases 281

Staircases Safety Regulations Government Works Building Standards 281

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JANUARY 17, 2024

Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Office’s Advanced Building Construction (ABC) Initiative looks at the scale of action needed and the level of urgency required to reach climate goals that would bring all new and existing construction to net zero carbon. climate zones.

Building Standards 246

Building Standards Mapping Zoning Building Design 246

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MAY 29, 2024

Black Buffalo 3D-printed home building process. Only requiring four people to set up the Printer, the NEXCON was designed to undertake a variety of types of builds, from smaller format homes to completely customizable homes, industrial buildings, and retail structures. Why is ICC-ES certification important?

Building Code Compliance 261

Building Code Compliance Building Codes Wall Systems Structural Systems 261

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) is leading the way in modern building design, reshaping how we build, especially when it comes to mass timber. By focusing on standardization, modularization, and prefabrication, DfMA allows engineers to design components that are easier to manufacture and simpler to assemble onsite.

Engineering 208

Engineering Prefabrication Building Materials Manufacturing Steel Fabrication 208

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Cesium is recognized as the foundational open platform for creating powerful 3D geospatial applications, and its 3D Tiles open standard has been widely adopted by leading enterprises, governments, and tens of thousands of application developers globally.

Infrastructure Development 258

Infrastructure Development Building Standards Building Performance Measurement Foundation Systems 258

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 21, 2023

. – The latest title from the American Society of Civil Engineer’s, Snow Loads: Guide to the Snow Load Provisions of ASCE 7- 22 supplies detailed, authoritative explanations of the snow load provisions contained in Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures , Standard ASCE/SEI 7-22.

Building Resilience 246

Building Resilience Building Standards Building Optimization Building Design 246

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MAY 9, 2023

Building on Existing Technology, What's Next for the Smart Home? Industry players have been building standards for decades, and the new Matter standard provides a possible solution that serves an enormous number of stakeholders in the smart home marketplace, including solution providers, manufacturers, and consumers.

Foundation Systems 211

Foundation Systems Building Standards 211

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 7, 2024

$20M project allows theme park to provide ample parking during continued expansion Carlsbad, Calif. – McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. McCarthy’s design-build services included preconstruction, marketing, scheduling, VDC, McCarthy Mapping, Castle Contracting, self-perform concrete, and yard site services.

Concrete Pouring 264

Concrete Pouring Project Management Consulting Lean Construction General Contracting 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

million in funding for research and development of groundbreaking building technologies. These projects aim to decarbonize buildings, reduce peak demand on the electrical grid, enhance energy resilience, and lower utility costs. Harvest is the little engine that could,” said CEO and Co-Founder Jane Melia.

HVAC System Installation 255

HVAC System Installation HVAC Systems Energy Efficiency Electrical Systems 255

Construction Enquirer

JULY 6, 2023

His plans for the NASC include highlighting the support available to the membership – of all levels within the scaffolding sector – promoting the independently vetted, high quality industry approved standards set by the trade body and boosting membership levels.

Quality Assurance 239

Quality Assurance Building Standards Risk Management Change Management 239

Construction Enquirer

MAY 23, 2023

Developer MEPC has given Sir Robert McAlpine the green light to start phase 2 office building at the £1.2bn Paradise Birmingham scheme. The start signals growing confidence around demand for top grade office buildings in the city. Following site clearance, MPB Structures is preparing to start foundations for McAlpine. ”

Green Building 238

Green Building Schedule Management Building Standards Site Planning 238

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The Wisdome Stockholm building encompasses a wooden architectural design creating an arched-shaped room of 1,325 square meters. Wisdome Stockholm is truly a landmark building that stretches the boundaries of wooden architecture.

Architecture 246

Architecture Material Storage Building Materials Sustainability 246

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FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Centralize and standardize to speed up plan creation Buffington got started with Higharc in the fall of 2022. Cutting plan time from months to weeks with Higharc Being an agile builder means utilizing technology to manage the inevitable changes that occur in the building process.

Building Standards 246

Building Standards Building Automation Building Design Painting/finishing 246

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JUNE 3, 2023

But as building codes become increasingly more stringent with each new code cycle, in some cases the returns on the margins aren't yielding an energy-savings benefit that justifies the higher construction costs. Early editions of the IECC helped new homes achieve much higher levels of energy performance. Energy Information Agency.

Building Code Compliance 246

Building Code Compliance Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency Building Codes 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The new Thornton Facility will support high energy standards and contribute to reducing carbon impacts OSHAWA, ON – TSX, NYSE: STN Durham Region Transit (DRT) is planning a new bus storage, operation, maintenance, and service facility to support their growing transit operations and transition the fleet to zero emission buses (ZEBs).

Renewable Energy Systems 261

Renewable Energy Systems Electrical Systems Facility Management Energy Efficiency 261

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 25, 2023

“With the increase in investment from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, public agencies need cloud-based solutions offering the highest standards of security and reliability. With ever-increasing security threats, federal agencies are looking for systems that are scalable, secure, and easy to deploy.

Risk Management 246

Risk Management Building Resilience Building Standards Government Works 246

Construction Enquirer

MAY 25, 2023

The development plans which include Camden building 135 council homes will be anchored on receipts from the development of private flats and office space for companies in life sciences and technology sectors, principally at Cedar Way.

Site Planning 280

Site Planning Building Standards Collaboration Sustainability 280

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APRIL 18, 2024

Combining Concrete and Offsite Manufacturing to Create Resilient Homes qpurcell Thu, 04/18/2024 - 12:53 Before it could build resilient , high-performing homes across the country, Onx Homes decided it first needed to prove it could do so in a challenging climate. This is not a theory. We have done it,” he says.

Building Materials Manufacturing 264

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Resilience Controls Manufacturing Building Materials 264

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 14, 2023

Mace is calling on the government to adopt a “retrofit first” strategy in planning policy in a bid to stop so many old building being demolished. The report notes that demolition may be the best decision for a building, such as when the existing building was poorly designed or if it did not meet modern building safety standards.

Safety Regulations 243

Safety Regulations Building Standards Building Design Building Materials 243

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APRIL 18, 2024

The show home features cutting-edge technologies, the latest in building science principles and best practices, and offers a real-world glimpse into the future of residential building to a higher standard. Though it was no easy task, this year’s build followed a proven process that can be applied to any home at any price point.

Renewable Energy Systems 243

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation Wall Systems 243

Construction Enquirer

MAY 2, 2023

Hybrid developer and contractor Downing has submitted plans for a near 700 purpose-built student accommodation scheme and a 91 private build to rent flats in North Acton, West London. Located to the west of the site, the smaller of the two towers will house the 91 build to rent homes.

Site Planning 238

Site Planning Building Standards Building Design 238

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 18, 2024

PPI) has announced the publication of the new ASTM F3722 Standard Practice for Heat Fusion Joining of Polypropylene (PP) Pipe and Fittings by ASTM International. Specifiers of PP pressure piping systems are encouraged to reference Standard Practice F3722 in construction documents. According to Lance MacNevin, P.

Piping Installation 130

Piping Installation Plumbing Systems Building Standards Quality Assurance 130

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FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Ways to Improve Home Building Productivity, Part 2: Automation ibush Thu, 02/15/2024 - 15:31 Home builders can maximize efficiencies gained through simplification and standardization by automating both on-site and back-office operations Tony L. 3 Ways to Automate Residential Construction and Increase Productivity 1.

Building Automation 204

Building Automation Building Materials Manufacturing Site Planning Controls Manufacturing 204

Construction Enquirer

JULY 4, 2023

House builder Keepmoat has become a strategic partner of the West Midlands Combined Authority, with a commitment to build 4,000 homes in the region. Keepmoat has also committed to aim to achieve net zero carbon emissions when building on brownfield sites and to increase its house building by 50% across the West Midlands.

Building Standards 198

Building Standards Government Works Building Materials Energy Efficiency 198

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MAY 8, 2023

The effect of local land-use policy on housing affordability is not often readily understood by those outside of the home building industry. Most local jurisdictions set maximum densities, usually expressed as dwelling units per acre, in their zoning standards to plan ahead for infrastructure needs.

Land Use Regulations 243

Land Use Regulations Zoning Building Codes Green Building 243