Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Owners building complex industrial projects face a wide range of risks in delivering their projects as quickly and as cost-effectively as possible. This is especially true when the project is still evolving in terms of scope or identifying long lead items, but, regardless, the planned start of production is the project’s primary driver.

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Project Management Consulting Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management 246

Construction Daily News

APRIL 3, 2025

The focus typically remains on functionality, cost control, and operational efficiency. Lynx is considering building its Southern Operations and Maintenance Facility on a 59-acre site in northern Osceola County. These operational efficiencies directly translate to reduced emissions through optimized routing. The reality?

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Green Building Infrastructure Development Energy Efficiency 52

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The post 10 Effective Ways to Reduce Commercial Energy Consumption on Construction Sites appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Operational costs increase because construction remains among the biggest energy-consuming industries worldwide.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency Electrical Systems 52

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

With rising material costs, environmental concerns, and increasing regulations, contractors and developers are searching for ways to build cost-effective yet durable structures. This construction method combines longevity, energy efficiency, and reduced environmental impact. One of the best solutions lies in sustainable masonry.

Masonry 52

Masonry Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency 52

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Commercial construction is a field that demands efficiency, quality materials, and cutting-edge techniques. This includes expert utilization of advanced plumbing systems to enhance building performance. Understanding Commercial Construction Commercial construction involves building structures meant for commercial use.

Plumbing 52

Plumbing Plumbing Systems Piping Installation HVAC System Installation 52

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

In commercial construction , ensuring best plumbing practices is paramount to safe and efficient functioning of the designed structure. As they build, it’s crucial for you to pay utmost attention to the plumbing layout and use appropriate materials. The importance of efficient water use extends beyond economic benefits.

Plumbing 52

Plumbing Plumbing Systems Piping Installation Building Code Compliance 52

UK Construction Blog

MAY 31, 2024

The post Sustainable Building Practices: Integrating Green Technologies In Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Sustainable building practices are becoming increasingly important in the construction industry. Energy-Efficient Design Energy-efficient design is a cornerstone of sustainable construction.

Green Building 64

Green Building Sustainability Energy Conservation Renewable Energy Systems 64

CCR Magazine

APRIL 7, 2025

Without these fundamentals, your labor costs will likely exceed that of hiring a more efficient professional. Make sure their expertise spans buildings like warehouses, retail stores, office complexes, and manufacturing plants, or other properties in line with your specific roofing needs.

Roofing Systems 52

Roofing Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Warranty Energy Efficiency 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 31, 2023

One-Ninety will feature e-charging stations, efficient energy-saving solar panels, and water recycling techniques, and to reduce the carbon footprint, One-Ninety will have a vast park and green space spread out over 32,890 SM, or nearly 10% of its total area, Abdel Fattah said.

Real Estate Development 246

Real Estate Development Project Management Consulting Environmental Consulting Cost Control 246

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 29, 2023

1550 on the Green, facing Houston’s iconic Discovery Green Park, is being built in a curved shape, described as a “side-core design”, to allow unobstructed daylight to enter the oversized windows. Part of the three-block master plan, all owned by Skanska USA, this building is designed by the architect, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG).

Building Design 98

Building Design Green Building Flooring Systems Energy Efficiency 98

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. Digital transformation in construction means using modern technology to improve the way projects are planned, managed, and built.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 4, 2024

The new advanced manufacturing facility, comprising three separate buildings with associated ancillary structures, will create up to 4,000 jobs on site over the lifespan of the project and thousands more in the supply chain.

Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Building Materials Manufacturing Controls Manufacturing Facility Management Energy Efficiency 130

Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 23, 2007

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.

Green Building 81

Green Building Architecture Sustainability Roofing Systems 81

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Using clean electricity rather than fossil-fuel-based electricity to power buildings, electric vehicles and facility fleets can significantly reduce a rail facility’s carbon footprint. Moving an intermodal or other facility to green energy involves infrastructure changes that require time and planning to properly implement.

Energy Efficiency 130

Energy Efficiency Site Planning Sustainability Green Building 130

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Key Highlights Discover the impact of rim transport frame optimization on sustainable building practices. Learn how to incorporate prefabrication and modular design for efficiency. In energy-efficient home building, every detail matters. Explore strategies to minimize environmental impact and enhance durability.

Heavy Lifting Transportation 52

Heavy Lifting Transportation Building Materials Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Environmental Impact Assessment 52

CCR Magazine

APRIL 2, 2025

Setting new benchmarks in safety and resilience, pioneering engineering, sophisticated materials, and painstaking design produce buildings that withstand the worst challenges of nature. Creative ideas and cooperative practices merging mostly form modern, safe buildings with long-lasting effects.

Building Resilience 52

Building Resilience Foundation Systems Structural Systems Renewable Energy Systems 52

LetsBuild

MAY 26, 2023

It’s also responsible for 40% of carbon emissions and over 30% of energy consumption. Implementing sustainable construction practices is crucial in order to reduce the industry’s significant environmental impact, including the excessive extraction of natural materials, high carbon emissions, and energy consumption.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Lean Construction Green Building 105

Construction Marketing

APRIL 11, 2023

This has obviously led to large-scale improvements in the way structures are designed and building materials are fabricated. Modern projects are incorporating building information management (BIM) software. Why does an industrial building have to be cold and utilitarian? But it is not the only type of software to use in 2023.

Project Management 131

Project Management Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Materials 131

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

These efforts are reflected in many infrastructure projects designed to modernize port facilities, increase operational efficiency, and significantly reduce environmental impact. Clean Energy Utilization : The port invests in wind and solar power to supply its energy needs. million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs).

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Infrastructure Development 130

BDC Network

JUNE 5, 2023

Implementing an ‘asset drawdown strategy’ for site decarbonization Solidifying a decarbonization plan via an “asset drawdown strategy” that carefully considers both capital and operating costs represents a game-changing opportunity for existing properties to compete with new projects.

Renewable Energy Systems 98

Renewable Energy Systems Fire Protection Systems Electrical Systems Energy Efficiency 98

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Designed by the architecture firm, Brooks + Scarpa, this innovative project defies traditional apartment buildings by creating a welcoming cube design that prioritizes communal spaces with a courtyard which is open to the street. The mixed-use building features 279 m 2 (3,000 sf) of retail space and dedicates 12 units for low-income tenants.

Energy Efficiency 110

Energy Efficiency Flooring Systems Roofing Systems Building Materials 110

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 4, 2016

If you’re considering building a new facility for your company’s relocation or expansion project, the option of sustainable or “green” building has probably been a topic of discussion. 8% of respondents plan to do a Living Building Challenge within the next two years.

Sustainability 100

Sustainability Real Estate Development Building Resilience Green Building 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 18, 2024

Our latest white paper, ‘Building Net Zero and The Role of Data in Green Construction’ , investigates the current landscape for sustainability in construction across APAC – as well as potential solutions. The manufacturing, construction and building sectors account for 17% and 4% of GHG emissions in the region respectively.

Environmental Impact Assessment 84

Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing Green Building Renewable Energy Systems 84

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Construction and building are significant areas where we need to introduce sustainable practices. While construction practices have not been environmentally friendly, going green has several benefits for construction companies. Sustainable practices, such as energy-efficient windows, also save money in the long run.

Energy Efficiency 96

Energy Efficiency Prefabrication Building Materials Change Management 96

BDC Network

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Sustainability Group will strengthen Suffolk’s in-house expertise and ability to design and execute a wider range of green building solutions. In post-occupancy, he acts as a vital link between the construction team and the operations team to ensure buildings perform as designed.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Building Commissioning Project Management Consulting 105

The Pro Builder

MAY 22, 2023

But the Desert Comfort Idea Home , a high-performance, net-zero–energy custom home built in the Sonoran Desert north of Phoenix, the latest in a series of Idea Homes produced by Pro Builder , is very real … and it delivers all of the comforts a desert oasis promises.

Roofing Systems 130

Roofing Systems HVAC System Installation Renewable Energy Systems Wall Systems 130

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Why Should Your Construction Business Care About Going Green? Going Green. Strive to build in spaces with lower agricultural and ecological value. Use local plants in your planting schemas and create nest boxes and breeding sites to maintain the area’s current biological state. Be green in more than just your work.

Energy Conservation 99

Energy Conservation Green Building Building Materials Energy Efficiency 99

Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 11, 2010

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.

Green Building 49

Green Building Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Project Management Consulting 49

Natural Building

APRIL 7, 2012

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.

Green Building 63

Green Building Architecture Sustainability Roofing Systems 63

Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

These tools enable construction professionals to rethink every aspect of project planning, execution, and collaboration, whether it be through the use of project management software, virtual reality (VR), or building information modeling (BIM). QR codes have emerged as a valuable asset in promoting safe practices.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 109

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Building Automation Renewable Energy Systems 109

iField Smart

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Abstract In the ever-evolving construction industry, efficient resource management is critical to project success. Resource management in construction refers to the planning, allocation, tracking, and optimization of these resources to ensure projects are completed within scope, time, and budget constraints.

Construction Management 105

Construction Management Schedule Management Material Storage Lean Construction 105

Commercial Construction Blog

APRIL 20, 2017

Anyone in the commercial construction industry knows there are a variety of certifications and designations that individuals, companies and projects can achieve to show they follow a high level of green commercial construction practices. are standard green procedures for ground-up construction projects. Here are a five examples: 1.

Green Building 91

Green Building Building Materials HVAC System Installation Building Standards 91

Natural Building

AUGUST 3, 2020

Professor Janis Birkeland is an honorary professor at the University of Melbourne who has taught sustainable planning and architecture at several universities. The following are her thoughts about green buildings and the rating systems that score them. It is no longer enough to “do no harm”. .

Green Building 52

Green Building Sustainability Environmental Impact Assessment Renewable Energy Systems 52

Construction Specifier

APRIL 25, 2023

The design from OPN Architects stayed loyal to the principles of biophilic design as outlined in the white paper, 14 Patterns of Biophilia , published by the consultant, Terrapin Bright Green. Training opportunities continue outside, where the retention pond serves as a site for ice rescue training.

Roofing Systems 116

Roofing Systems Green Building Wall Systems Ceiling Systems 116

Construction Specifier

JUNE 13, 2023

Paulson Center is a new multipurpose campus building aligned with the university’s Climate Action Plan, aiming to be one of the greenest urban campuses in the U.S. The building embodies the spirit of the university and fosters fresh ways to learn, connect, work, play, and live. Each of the spaces in The John A.

Flooring Systems 97

Flooring Systems Ceiling Systems Structural Systems Roofing Systems 97

CCR Magazine

MARCH 4, 2025

Perkins Eastman designed the new school with a concentrated focus on creating an equitable, inclusive, innovative, energy-efficient learning environment. Aligned with Alexandrias Green Building Policy, ACHS Minnie Howard Campus is targeting Net-Zero Energy and LEED Gold Certification through the U.S.

Ceiling Systems 40

Ceiling Systems Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Fire Protection System Installation 40

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

If you’re reading this, you’ve probably got a building project in the works or maybe you’re just curious about how to make your next project more eco-friendly. We’re diving into sustainable construction practices that can help your business build a better, greener future. Why Go Green in Construction?

Sustainability 64

Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency 64