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Smart Construction Practices: Prioritizing Flood Risk Assessment For Project Success

UK Construction Blog

The post Smart Construction Practices: Prioritizing Flood Risk Assessment For Project Success appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Among the various factors that construction projects need to consider, one of the critical is the assessment of environmental risks.

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Complete Construction Terminology Cheat Sheet: US and AU Specific

Buildern

Think of it like building a sturdy foundation for your knowledge. These guidelines cover everything from how structures are designed to the electrical systems, plumbing, fire safety measures, and even accessibility. Have everything under control with a flexible hierarchical folder system that can be accessed from any device.

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The next destination: Passive design airports

BDC Network

It’s a push that is being endorsed by the members of the International Air and Transport Association (IATA) in its road map to Fly Net Zero by 2050. One way is to decarbonize the buildings and structures that keep the airport running—while meeting the increasing growth. They also encourage the use of clean alternative power sources.

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Zweig Group’s 2024 Rising Stars In the AEC Industry

Civil + Structural Engineer

By recognizing the young professionals already making a profound impact on the AEC industry, we are able to get a full view of its future. This impact also extends to work done in their communities as well as leadership and mentorship within their firms. For me, Rising Stars is the perfect way to start the awards season.

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Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVAC) – A Important Standard? – HVAC information exchange – HVACie

Building Information Management

Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVACie), released by the Engineer Research and Development Center for public review. HVACie extends the existing Industry Foundation Class Coordination View including equipment and system information streamlining construction shop drawing and fabrication.

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Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVAC) – A Important Standard? – HVAC information exchange – HVACie

Building Information Management

Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVACie), released by the Engineer Research and Development Center for public review. HVACie extends the existing Industry Foundation Class Coordination View including equipment and system information streamlining construction shop drawing and fabrication.

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Built Environment Life-Management, BIM, LEAN, and Efficient Project Delivery

Building Information Management

The drive to achieve the lowest cost reflects a “first cost mentality” that is counterproductive to the longer term impacts of a built structure from both economic and environments perspectives. Participants jointly think through project phasing, issues, and impacts to the overall process.