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The Role of Accurate Planning in Commercial Construction

CCR Magazine

The Foundations of Accurate Planning Accurate planning begins with a thorough understanding of the construction site. Before breaking ground, developers need to evaluate the property, considering factors such as its boundaries, terrain, and environmental conditions. Land surveys are an essential component of this phase.

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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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Skipping a Measured Building Survey: Risks for Your Office

CCR Magazine

Yet, many businesses and property owners underestimate the importance of measured building surveys , often skipping them to cut costs or speed up the project timeline. Below, we explore six major problems that can arise when you skip a measured survey for your office building.

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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. 3 Survey results are publicly reported, so they greatly influence an organization’s reputation. 3 Survey results are publicly reported, so they greatly influence an organization’s reputation.

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Beauty and brawn: The benefits of hybrid carpet

Construction Specifier

By Tracy Cook Photos courtesy Tarkett There are many expectations from indoor spaces today: they must look aesthetically pleasing but be strong enough to withstand heavy use, be easy to clean but not feel sterile and unwelcoming, and they should feature healthy, sustainable materials that support human and environmental health.

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House Foundation Depths: UK Guide to Building Regulations & Requirements 2025

UK Construction Blog

The post House Foundation Depths: UK Guide to Building Regulations & Requirements 2025 appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Takeaways House foundations in the UK typically range from 0.6 Tree proximity affects foundation depth requirements, with large trees (over 15m tall) necessitating minimum depths of 2.0m

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Corporate Real Estate’s Role in ESG: Scaling High-Performance Buildings by Leveraging an Effective Real Estate Program

Stok

ESG encompasses the environmental, social, and governance performance of a company and has a strong correlation to the company’s financial performance and potential for long-term value creation. Source: The Impacter. If there’s one single topic that every corporate real estate professional should have on their mind in 2021, it’s ESG.