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Impact of Digital Transformation on the Construction Industry

CCR Magazine

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.

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Sloan Earns SCS Global Services’ Independent WAVE Verification

CCR Magazine

In 2022, Sloan was among the first companies to sign on to The Water Council’s WAVE program, an initiative designed to help companies improve, report, and verify their water stewardship progress. About Sloan Sloan is the world’s leading manufacturer of commercial plumbing systems and has been in operation since 1906.

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Elevate Your Construction Project with Expert Concrete Solutions

CCR Magazine

Whether youre building a home, a commercial structure, or improving existing spaces, the quality of your concrete work significantly impacts the project’s success. Understanding the Importance of Concrete in Construction Concrete is more than just a building material; it forms the foundation of modern construction.

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Essential BIM Terminology

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Often just considered 3D design, building information modeling (BIM) also acts as a collaborative work platform. Communication is done via paper and basic prints. The CIC BIM Protocol is a contract document for use with any standard building contract. Construction Operations Building Information Exchange (COBie).

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Designing for recovery: The role of flooring in healthcare facilities

Construction Specifier

2 This approach aims to positively impact patients and staff, utilizing a continuous improvement model informed by monitored results. Additionally, the government allocates reimbursements based on results, so the survey directly impacts a hospital’s financial performance. Flooring selection can have a substantial impact in this area.

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Navigating the future of product documentation: A guide for sustainable building decisions

Construction Specifier

This article explores two key types of product documentation: Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and Health Product Declarations (HPDs). These documents provide valuable insights into the environmental and health impacts of building materials, respectively.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: California's.

Natural Building

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life.