UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Materials are the building blocks of our physical world, shaping our living and working spaces. Materials with low embodied energy can significantly reduce a project’s carbon footprint, especially over the long term. Resource Conservation Sustainable supply chains are adept at conserving valuable resources.

Sustainability 67

Sustainability Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Energy Conservation 67

Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

In 2003, the city identified the need to update zoning regulations to accommodate the area’s growth and changing needs. Its strategic placement allows for easy access to major thoroughfares and public transportation options, making it a desirable location in New York City.

Landscaping 52

Landscaping Architecture Real Estate Development Land Use Regulations 52

In Eight

APRIL 11, 2023

Current economic challenges — including inflation, soaring energy prices and material shortages — have been surging in varying degrees and wreaking havoc on project finances. Financial transparency thus becomes even more critical for building trust with stakeholders, including investors, regulators and the public.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management Project Management Consulting Building Performance Measurement Cost Control 52

Building Radar

JANUARY 14, 2020

ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems promote faster, better and more economical work. Without integration, frictional losses, redundant data and stop signals for processes will slow down the work of companies. For example, in merchandise management and customer management.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Materials Manufacturing Site Planning Building Materials 52

Building Information Management

MAY 19, 2016

Federal Management Regulation – FMR, For Real Property. The term includes planning, engineering, architectural work, and other similar actions. Carpool” means a group of two or more people regularly using a motor vehicle for transportation to and from work on a continuing basis.

Land Use Regulations 40

Land Use Regulations Fire Protection System Installation Property Management Fire Protection Systems 40

Building Information Management

MAY 19, 2016

Federal Management Regulation – FMR, For Real Property. The term includes planning, engineering, architectural work, and other similar actions. Carpool” means a group of two or more people regularly using a motor vehicle for transportation to and from work on a continuing basis.

Land Use Regulations 40

Land Use Regulations Fire Protection System Installation Property Management Fire Protection Systems 40

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Work execution and contract administration. An owner’s review of the historical type and volume of work is generally the first step. Facility management/engineering should conduct a review of work that could be done to under the support of the JOC program and develop an estimated annual volume. JOC procurement/award process.

Contracts 40

Contracts Quality Assurance General Contracting Quality Control 40

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Masterformat is a multiple level data structure consisting of numbers and titles/descriptions used to organize information by “work results” or construction practices. MasterFormat is an invaluable, if not mandatory, tool for efficiently describing, costing, and communicating construction statements of work (SOW). 1995 Edition.

Fire Protection System Installation 45

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

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Masterformat is a multiple level data structure consisting of numbers and titles/descriptions used to organize information by “work results” or construction practices. MasterFormat is an invaluable, if not mandatory, tool for efficiently describing, costing, and communicating construction statements of work (SOW). 1995 Edition.

Fire Protection System Installation 45

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

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 1, 2025

Mass timber is quickly becoming a solution as the number of public institutions and private developers pledging to attain net-zero carbon emissions increases. With public and private support for this renewable resource, experts believe mass timber could challenge steel and concrete as favored construction materials.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Structural Systems 52

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

With a greater understanding of noise and its impact on people’s health, there is a larger context for specifying the acoustic performance of curtain walls, windows, and other fenestration systems to promote quieter interiors. Sounds perceived as noise are stressful and impact health and well-being.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Wall Systems Building Code Compliance Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Business Facilities

JULY 15, 2014

The food processing industry works to convert raw materials, such as grains, dairy products and meats, to processed food. However, with food processing, meals can be cooked faster and still taste delicious and contain most of the health benefits of the foods they are made from. This, however, does not take away its importance.

Building Products Distribution 64

Building Products Distribution Building Materials Manufacturing Infrastructure Development Controls Manufacturing 64

Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2012

The core competencies identified include competencies relating to building operations and maintenance, energy management, sustainability, water efficiency, safety (including electrical safety) and building performance measures. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Report-­? paraphrased . .

Building Performance Measurement 45

Building Performance Measurement Fire Protection System Installation Renewable Energy Systems Fire Protection Systems 45

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

water drinking system is regulated by the standards set by the U.S. Those standards are designed to protect public health by limiting the levels of contaminants in drinking water, including microorganisms, organic and inorganic chemicals, and disinfectants and their byproducts. The safety of the U.S.

Quality Control 40

Quality Control Plumbing Plumbing Systems Building Materials Manufacturing 40