BDC Network

MAY 15, 2023

The new definition of Class A property 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/15/2023 - 08:55 Headquarters Dan Cheetham, Managing Director and Founder of FYOOG, believes organizations returning to a "hub and spoke" model could have a profound effect on properties once considered Class B. Camp has already seen this approach in a number of organizations.

Property Management 59

Property Management Change Management Surveying Government Works 59

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 13, 2023

. – The latest title from the American Society of Civil Engineers, Wind Loads: Guide to the Wind Load Provisions of ASCE 7- 22, supplies a comprehensive overview of the wind load provisions contained in Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures , Standard ASCE/SEI 7-22. Eric Stafford and Timothy A.

Building Standards 130

Building Standards Mapping Building Design Engineering 130

Construction Dive

JANUARY 30, 2013

Will a new-and-improved ICC (International Code Council) National Green Building Standard (NGBS, or ICC 700), which recently received American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approval and contains greener features than what was included in the original version, gain significantly more appeal among policymakers across the United States?

Green Building 133

Green Building Building Standards Building Codes Approvals 133

The Construction Seyt

AUGUST 10, 2023

Chief among those is DOL’s reincorporation of the so-called “30% rule,” returning to the prevailing wage definition used prior to Ronald Reagan’s first term as president. Definitions of previously-undefined terms “contractor” and “subcontractor.” b) and 5.12. at 3.11, 5.5(a), a), and 5.5(e).

General Contracting 52

General Contracting Contracts Land Use Regulations Infrastructure Development 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 5, 2023

Named Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pressure Tube, 1/2 Inch Through 3 Inch for Water Service, it is the ANSI-approved standard for PEX tubing intended to deliver potable water into homes and buildings. director of engineering for PPI’s Building & Construction Division.

Piping Installation 130

Piping Installation Building Standards Building Controls Quality Control 130

The Pro Builder

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

The Pro Builder

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 Building Materials Manufacturing 290

Job Order Contracting

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Active Construction Cost Management is important to any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. Questions every real property owners should ask before procuring a repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build service. #1 4 Is the cost estimate organized using a standard data architecture (i.e.

Construction Management 61

Construction Management Estimating Procurement Change Management 61

Construction and Infrastructure Law

APRIL 6, 2022

On March 11, 2022, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) proposed reverting the definition of “prevailing wage” under the Davis-Bacon Act to a definition used over 40 years ago. Renewable energy projects under the Build Back Better Act (if enacted into law) will likely involve work that is cutting edge and innovative.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Public Works Green Building 52

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 3, 2023

And there are definitely some things we can do, from simplification and standardization to off-site construction, automation, vertical integration, and housing design. Standardization. Very few home builders have followed the standardization of other industries. SKU standardization is at the heart of efficiency.

Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Standards Site Planning Change Management 130

cnstrctr

AUGUST 25, 2019

Washroom partitions may not be the most exciting of subjects but they are something that is installed in every building no matter the construction type. Within the Larkin Administration Building in Buffalo, Wright developed wall hung toilets, and overhead hung partitions that sat off the ground. Is your building a luxury building?

Building Materials Manufacturing 60

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Building Codes Material Handling 60

Construction and Infrastructure Law

APRIL 6, 2022

On March 11, 2022, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) proposed reverting the definition of “prevailing wage” under the Davis-Bacon Act to a definition used over 40 years ago. Renewable energy projects under the Build Back Better Act (if enacted into law) will likely involve work that is cutting edge and innovative.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Public Works Green Building 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 12, 2023

Prepared by PPI’s Building & Construction Division, PPI MS-7 Model Specification for Plastic Piping Materials for Ground Source Geothermal Applications applies to plastic piping materials for open- and closed-loop, horizontal and vertical, direct-buried, and submerged water-based ground-source geothermal heat exchange systems.

Piping Installation 130

Piping Installation Building Products Distribution Building Materials Building Codes 130

Building Radar

AUGUST 13, 2024

In the construction and real estate sectors, a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) plays a pivotal role in ensuring that a building meets all safety, health, and legal standards before it can be occupied. This certificate confirms that the building is safe for occupancy and meets all legal requirements.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Real Estate Development Safety Regulations Property Management 52

Job Order Contracting

MAY 11, 2023

Objectively VALIDATE Contractor and Subcontractor Construction Cost Estimates Construction cost management capabilities are critical to the success of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. 2 Validating contractor estimates using a locally researched cost database can save 30%-40% of overall project costs. #3

Estimating 65

Estimating Risk Management Building Standards Project Management 65

Job Order Contracting

MAY 5, 2023

Construction cost management capabilities are critical to the success of any repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. Questions every real property should ask before procuring a repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build service. #1 4 Is the cost estimate organized using a standard data architecture (i.e.

Construction Management 85

Construction Management Estimating Procurement Change Management 85

The Construction Index

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Promoters of the Passivhaus concept in the UK have approved the drafting of an industry definition for what constitutes a net zero building. Read Full Article: The Construction Index

Approvals 73

Approvals Building Standards 73

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

By Michael Tierney and Karen Bishop There are multitudes of standards for builders’ hardware that, not only provide precise definitions for hardware terminology, but also establish and describe rigorous testing methods to evaluate their performance. Bored and Preassembled Locks and Latches A156.2-2022

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Standards Building Codes Building Materials 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Fabric building companies offer several services to help ensure successful facility projects. By Eric Donnay, Legacy Building Solutions Decades ago, acquiring a tension fabric structure didn’t require much of a process. Today, users can procure a tension fabric building where every detail is developed with optimal utilization in mind.

Steel Fabrication 130

Steel Fabrication Controls Manufacturing Structural Systems Building Design 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Global Mapper Pro’s Automatic Point Cloud Analysis tool identifies standard features such as ground and vegetation adding incredibly valuable structural meaning to any point cloud. In such cases, machine learning techniques can be applied to customize automatic unique features that are not part of the standard feature set.

Surveying 130

Surveying Infrastructure Development Building Standards Change Management 130

CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Definition of Design Period: Design period could be defined as the number of years in the near future in which the supply will surpass the demand. Also, Read: What Is Pier and Beam Foundation | Advantages & Disadvantage of Pier and Beam Foundations | Pier and Beam Foundation Design | How to Build a Post and Pier Foundation.

Piping Installation 52

Piping Installation Foundation Systems Structural Systems Wall Systems 52

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Job Order Contracting BASIC DEFINITIONS. All laws, statutes, recent building codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, and lawful orders of all public authorities having jurisdiction over the Real Property Owner/Facilities Management, Contractor, Subcontractor, the Project/Job Order, Work, etc. APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS. SUBCONTRACTOR.

Contracts 40

Contracts General Contracting Building Performance Measurement Schedule Management 40

Construction Superintendent Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2013

A nationwide group of Building Information Modeling users, known as the BIMForum, released the first-of-its kind standard establishing definitions for how complete Building Information Models need to be for different stages of the design and construction process. frontpage'

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Standards Building Design 40

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

The post Loft Hatches and Fire Regulations for New Buildings in the UK appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Introduction When it comes to building safety, especially in new constructions, loft hatches often go unnoticed. Fire-Rated Hatches: Specifically engineered to resist fire and smoke, complying with fire safety standards.

Safety Regulations 51

Safety Regulations Building Code Compliance Electrical Wiring Installation Building Materials 51

CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Monolithic Definition: Monolithic construction is a process where, using a homogeneous mixture , a building is monolithically constructed. Monolithic building work is capable of cost-effectively providing high quality and robust structure. Building monolithic foundations is truly easy. Speed of Construction. Poor Weather.

Concrete Pouring 52

Concrete Pouring Foundation Systems Wall Systems Structural Systems 52

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Mitigating Uncertainty in Facilities Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Builds is a proven way to reduce waste and consistently deliver quality outcomes on time and on budget. The post Mitigating Uncertainty in Facilities Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Builds appeared first on 4BT. CSI Masterfomat). contact-form].

Maintenance 90

Maintenance Change Management Facility Management Procurement 90

Construction Enquirer

JULY 16, 2023

The Government needs to quadruple planned spending on its new hospital programme to get close to meeting already revised building plans. A thorough audit of progress on the Boris Johnson Government’s commitment to build 40 new hospitals by 2030 has revealed serious flaws in progress to date. While the new 2.0 ”

Building Design 159

Building Design Building Standards Budgeting Infrastructure Development 159

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Key Takeaways Certifications ensure compliance with safety standards. Certification Standards For TC Bolts Overview Of Relevant Certifications Certification for torque-controlled (TC) bolts is crucial to ensure their reliability and safety in construction. Torque-controlled bolts provide reliable connections in construction.

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Code Compliance Controls Manufacturing Quality Control 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Environmental benefits are making an even stronger case for opting to use tents rather than the standard steel storage container both for new builds and major renovation projects. We can locate and access building materials quickly and quietly in the middle of the night during a remodel.

Material Storage 246

Material Storage Steel Fabrication Fire Protection System Installation Building Materials 246

Building Radar

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Understanding the Scope of Work Definition and Importance The Scope of Work is a detailed document that outlines the specific tasks, deliverables, and responsibilities associated with a construction project. Acceptance Criteria: Standards that must be met for deliverables to be accepted.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Project Management Schedule Management Building Standards 52

Building Information Management

JUNE 25, 2012

‘Building Information Modelling (BIM) is digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility creating a shared knowledge resource for information about it forming a reliable basis for decisions during its life cycle, from earliest conception to demolition.” ” – RICS. ” – RICS.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 63

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Facility Management Building Standards Property Management 63

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 22, 2021

Clear definition of information requirements, aligned with robust Lean processes, and collaborative delivery teams is a proven pathway to best value construction. Learn more… The post Managing Best Value Construction appeared first on 4BT.

Construction Management 59

Construction Management Lean Construction Procurement Change Management 59

Job Order Contracting

JULY 30, 2024

Facilities Sustainment, Restoration, and Modification (FSRM) Peter Cholakis Improve facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes and reduce costs July 30, 2024 WHAT? Enhanced Maintenance Planning Effective maintenance planning is crucial for the longevity and performance of a building.

Sustainability 75

Sustainability Facility Management Schedule Management Change Management 75

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Real property owner leadership, competency, accountability, and commitment – Owners pay the bills are utimately responsible for stewardship of the build environment. Proper leverage of technology – Technology should enable people and process and not dictate process.

Facility Management 52

Facility Management Construction Management Property Management Change Management 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

While the basic definition of ROI—the net gain (or loss) of an investment compared to its cost—is simple, the concept often proves significantly more complex in reality. At Zweig Group, time in relation to ROI is something we take seriously, and it’s something we have been building into our business on a daily basis.

Landscaping 130

Landscaping Building Performance Measurement Building Standards 130

BDC Network

JULY 17, 2023

Jacob D’Albora, Director of Digital Building Operations Augmented Reality Big Data BIM and Information Technology In the fast-paced world of digital transformation, organizations from all industries are embracing innovative technologies to revolutionize their operations. Key Results: Develop and implement data standardization guidelines.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Handover Building Optimization Building Performance Measurement 98

OmTrak

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manuals are essential documents that connect the construction phase to efficient building management, guiding the way for seamless operation and maintenance. We understand the vital role these manuals play in building management.

Building Code Compliance 78

Building Code Compliance Warranty Schedule Management Roofing Systems 78