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SFPE Foundation Solicits Public Comment on Four White Papers Published Through its Grand Challenges Initiative

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 2, 2023

GAITHERSBURG, Maryland – The SFPE Foundation, a charitable organization focused on enhancing the scientific understanding of fire and its interaction with the social, natural, and built environments, is soliciting public comment on four papers focused on strategic cooperation in research and education to advance fire engineering.

Public Works

Public Works Building Resilience Sustainability Building Codes

American Concrete Pavement Association Announces Expanded Role Supporting Sustainability and Resilience in Infrastructure

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 26, 2024

In 2024, the association will build on its 2023 white paper, “Concrete Pavement’s Role in a Sustainable, Resilient Future,” with the addition of tools and resources that help decision-makers meet global challenges while making dollars go further in a high inflation market.

Sustainability

Sustainability Building Resilience Infrastructure Development Building Materials

New Common Ground Alliance White Paper Examines the Telecom Industry’s Critical Role in Reversing the Upward Trend of Damages to Buried Utilities

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 14, 2023

CGA’s 2023 White Paper, “ Telecom’s Critical Role in Reversing Utility Damage Trends ” analyzes information gathered from 17 in-depth interviews with telecom leaders as well as data from a survey of more than 500 damage prevention industry professionals. damage prevention system. damage prevention system – and its own bottom line.

Stakeholder Engagement

Stakeholder Engagement Surveying Public Works Communication

Perkins+Will white paper examines alternatives to flame retardant building materials

BD+C

OCTOBER 16, 2014

Global architecture and design firm Perkins+Will has released new research in response to the need for architects and interior designers to develop a better understanding of flame retardants and their impact on health.

Building Materials

Building Materials Green Building Wall Systems Modular Construction

Greener data centers can also be more profitable

BD+C

MARCH 16, 2021

Two leading consulting firms that focus on data centers and other mission-critical facilities have released a white paper on data center sustainability, the first in a series of reports that will provide technical analysis for data center operators to help lower their centers’ carbon footprints in line with regulations targeting carbon neutrality by (..)

Sustainability

Literature review affirms benefits of daylighting, architectural glazing

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

– The use of glass as a building material positively impacts learning, healing, productivity and well-being, according to a white paper published by Guardian Industries read more.

Architecture

Architecture Facility Management Building Design Building Materials

Thomas J. Walsh Elevated to AIA College of Fellows

CCR Magazine

MARCH 9, 2025

His engagement, presentations, and white papers have helped advance expertise throughout the industry. About Fentress Architects Fentress Architects is a global design firm that passionately pursues the creation of sustainable and iconic architecture.

Stakeholder Engagement

Stakeholder Engagement Public Works Architecture Building Design

The Real Story on Embodied Carbon

Construction Specifier

JUNE 4, 2024

Download a new white paper from Chemical Fabrics and Film Association – Vinyl Roofing Division that reveals how embodied carbon only accounts for part of a building material’s total carbon footprint.

Building Materials Manufacturing

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Resilience Building Materials Sustainability

The Financial Case for High Performance Buildings: Why It Matters

Stok

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

In a white paper on The Financial Case for High Performance Buildings, set to be publicly available in September 2018, stok argues that the seemingly intangible occupant impacts of the built environment are quantifiable from a bottom line perspective. Sign up for stok’s newsletter to receive the full white paper upon release.

Real Estate Development

Real Estate Development Energy Conservation Building Materials Manufacturing Building Design

Redefining Construction Relationships – The Proven Path to Higher Productivity

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 23, 2020

All the tools and support services are readily available to enable real property owners and their selected services partners to consistently complete quality repair, renovation, sustainment, maintenance, and new construction projects on-time and on-budget. White Papers. Learn more… Articles. JOC Contractors. Presentations.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Lean Construction Building Standards Budgeting

Hexagon releases first Autonomous Construction Tech Outlook

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 17, 2023

“Construction firms are turning to autonomous solutions to mitigate risks better and improve the effectiveness of operations, which are both key to overcoming the productivity, sustainability and profitability issues they face every day,” said Thomas Harring, President of Hexagon’s Geosystems division.

Surveying

Surveying Construction Management Project Management Risk Management

Paul Bertram to speak at ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency

BD+C

JULY 23, 2013

Paul Bertram, FCSI, CDT, LEED AP and director of environment and sustainability for Kingspan Insulated Panels N.A., will present a white paper during the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) 2013 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Industry.

Energy Efficiency

Energy Efficiency Facility Management Building Design Sustainability

8 Keys to Successful Construction Delivery – Or Everything a Public Sector Facilities Management Professional Should Know

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Repair, renovation, sustainability, and new build projects can be consistently delivered on-time, on-budget, with high quality, and to the satisfaction of all participants and stakeholders. Get the white paper… or set up a 15-min exploratory call… [contact-form]. Also avoid exclusive reliance on. Four BT, LLC.

Facility Management

Facility Management Construction Management Project Management Consulting Lean Construction

Why BIM is failing.

Building Information Management

JULY 30, 2012

Job Order Contracting is a form of IPD targeting renovation, repair, sustainability and minor new construction. JOC White Paper – A Primer for Job Order Contracting. They should not become ‘cosy’ The construction process exists to satisfy the client. Good relationships based on mutual trust benefit clients.”

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Construction Management Project Management

How to Make Clay Paint

Natural Building

APRIL 24, 2020

It is a non-toxic, sustainable and healthy option for families. In this film we collected soil as an example of the diversity of colors in the earth, but you can easily purchase white and/or grey clay and add pigments to achieve any color. Wheat-Paste Concentrate – This is your common glue to use paper mache and other craft projects.

Painting/finishing

Painting/finishing Masonry Green Building Sustainability

How digital tools are helping the construction industry to choose carbon-smart materials

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. Digital solutions that can help with green building Creating a more sustainable construction industry must start with data.

Environmental Impact Assessment

Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing Green Building Renewable Energy Systems

Is a BIM Mandate Coming to the US?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 20, 2018

Even more locally, the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) has required BIM be used on a sustainable building project that’s funded through a taxpayer-approved bond. To learn more about how BIM can improve collaboration and the bottom line at your construction business, download our BIM white paper.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Public Works Building Standards Government Works

Iowa fire station embraces biophilia to reduce PTSD in firefighters

Construction Specifier

APRIL 25, 2023

Recipient of multiple honors, a fire station in Marion, Iowa, has been designed using a sustainability consultant’s 14 biophilic principles to reduce post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in firefighters.

Roofing Systems

Roofing Systems Green Building Wall Systems Ceiling Systems

BIM Life-cycle Management Competency, Common Terms, and Change Management

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Forget 3D visualization, Life-cycle Management Competency and Common Terms are the most critical aspects to achieving efficient renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction of the built environment. AEC Best Value Construction and Facilities Operational Exellence- Position Paper. IntegratedOrderContractingSAME.

Change Management

Change Management Lean Construction Facility Management Construction Management

Collaboration, Transparency, Accuracy, Process, and supporting Technology – The Keys to Improved Productivity for Building Construction, Renovation, Repair, and Sustainability

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

Drastic culture and process are the requirements for mitigating waste within the AECOO sector. The AECOO sector can’t even begin a discussion about achieving higher levels of interoperability, exchanging BIM models and data, etc., until it shifts its focus exclusively to culture and process change.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Collaboration Sustainability

DOT Lets States Shift $473M Unspent on Earmarks to Other Projects.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 17, 2012

Sustainability. White Papers. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Book Reviews.

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management

Towering 'Flames' Light Up Baku - ENR - McGraw-Hill Construction

ENR Construction

AUGUST 6, 2012

Sustainability. White Papers. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Book Reviews.

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Building Materials

5 Steps to Success in the Federal Construction Sector for Small Business Contractors

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

If you are ready to solicit JOC, SABER and IDIQ business for facility/infrastructure renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and construction, here are some great resources to grow knowledge and your business! White Papers, Articles, Business Opportunities, Partners – https://www.4clicks.com/resources/publications.

Facility Management

Facility Management Construction Management Maintenance Contracts

Industry Protests Increased Use of Single-Step Design-Build by.

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Sustainability. White Papers. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Book Reviews.

Building Design

Building Design Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management

The Ease and Benefits of Post-Consumer Recycling of PVC Roofing Membranes

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

PVC roof recycling can also help companies achieve sustainability goals related to carbon reductions while adding to their environmental story and sustainability message. For more information, read the white paper “Increasing Sustainability in the Low-Slope Roof Market through PVC (Vinyl) Membrane Recycling” here.

Roofing Systems

Roofing Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Flooring Systems

Laser Scanning Enhances Quality and Cuts Costs for Contractors.

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Sustainability. White Papers. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Book Reviews.

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Building Materials

Amtrak Plans $6.5B Redevelopment of D.C.'s Union Station | ENR.

ENR Construction

JULY 25, 2012

Sustainability. White Papers. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Book Reviews.

Historic Preservation

Historic Preservation Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management

Job Order Contracting Information

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2017

How to Select a JOC Unit Price Book – White Paper – Download – Select a JOC UPB – A JOC Unit Price Book, UPB is very important to the quality, integrity, productivity, and transparency of any Job Order Contract. They also select the construction delivery method.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Lean Construction

Building Tall With BIM Brings Gains, Building Long with VDC is the.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 7, 2012

Sustainability. White Papers. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Book Reviews.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Construction Equipment Risk Management Building Materials

Roundabouts Ramp Up in Popularity | ENR: Engineering News.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 13, 2012

Sustainability. White Papers. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Book Reviews.

Ramps

Ramps Engineering Construction Equipment Risk Management

Details Emerge on First Industry Standard for Lift Planning | ENR.

ENR Construction

JULY 29, 2012

Sustainability. White Papers. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Book Reviews.

Lifts

Lifts Construction Equipment Risk Management Site Planning

Tappan Zee Bridge Bidder's Cold Feet Costs Team $2.5 Million.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 9, 2012

Sustainability. White Papers. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Book Reviews.

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management

D.C. Bridge Project Gets $90-Million Add-On | ENR: Engineering.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 13, 2012

Sustainability. White Papers. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Book Reviews.

Engineering

Engineering Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management

What the Building Safety Bill means for UK construction – and how to get ready

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 16, 2022

Download the full white paper, How to prepare for the Building Safety Bill. Our white paper has a stage by stage guide to the requirements at every Gateway. The changes in the Building Safety Bill. How will this impact my business? Owners: Arguably building owners face the biggest challenge from the Building Safety Bill.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Safety Regulations Change Management Building Performance Measurement

From Smart Buildings to Smart Cities: Digital DNA | ENR.

ENR Construction

JULY 24, 2012

Sustainability. White Papers. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Book Reviews.

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Building Materials

Define Construction Procurement

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2017

Define Construction Procurement – Related White Papers and Resources. How to Select a JOC Unit Price Book – White Paper – Download – Select a JOC UPB – A JOC Unit Price Book, UPB is very important to the quality, integrity, productivity, and transparency of any Job Order Contract.

Procurement

Procurement Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Building Information Modeling (BIM) Land Use Regulations

Eco-Friendly Cleaning Tips for a Healthier Home and Planet

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2024

From reducing the use of harmful chemicals to minimizing waste, sustainable cleaning habits not only protect the planet but also create healthier living environments for you and your family. Lower Carbon Footprint : Sustainable practices conserve energy, water, and materials, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 1 part water.

Energy Conservation

Energy Conservation Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Sustainability

GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2012

Is there no better way for GSA to meet sustainability requirement than via LEED? The recently released sustainability and energy “scorecard” by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) demonstrates just how successful GSA has been at reducing costs, improving efficiency and eliminating waste. Ackerstein Sustainability LLC.

Environmental Consulting

Environmental Consulting Green Building Project Management Consulting Renewable Energy Systems

LEAN Job Order Contracting Intro 4

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

How to Select a JOC Unit Price Book – White Paper – Download – Select a JOC UPB – A JOC Unit Price Book, UPB is very important to the quality, integrity, productivity, and transparency of any Job Order Contract. They also select the construction delivery method.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Contracts Lean Construction

Federal Court Rejects EPA Air Pollution Rule | ENR: Engineering.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 21, 2012

Sustainability. White Papers. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Book Reviews.

Engineering

Engineering Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management

Sewage Treatment Innovation Promises Big Net Energy Gain | ENR.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 21, 2012

Sustainability. White Papers. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Book Reviews.

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Building Materials

P3s, Maintenance In the Future for NYC Area, Transpo Leaders Say.

ENR Construction

JULY 26, 2012

Sustainability. White Papers. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Book Reviews.

Maintenance

Maintenance Specialty Contracting Construction Equipment Risk Management

Congress Grills Contractor, VA About Troubled Orlando Project.

ENR Construction

AUGUST 14, 2012

Sustainability. White Papers. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Book Reviews.

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management

Construction Markets Stabilize at Low Levels During 2012 | ENR.

ENR Construction

JULY 29, 2012

Sustainability. White Papers. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Safety & Health. Banking & Credit Crisis. Project Delivery. Book Reviews.

Construction Equipment

Construction Equipment Risk Management Schedule Management Construction Management

SFPE Foundation Solicits Public Comment on Four White Papers Published Through its Grand Challenges Initiative

American Concrete Pavement Association Announces Expanded Role Supporting Sustainability and Resilience in Infrastructure

Trending Sources

New Common Ground Alliance White Paper Examines the Telecom Industry’s Critical Role in Reversing the Upward Trend of Damages to Buried Utilities

Perkins+Will white paper examines alternatives to flame retardant building materials

Greener data centers can also be more profitable

Literature review affirms benefits of daylighting, architectural glazing

Thomas J. Walsh Elevated to AIA College of Fellows

The Real Story on Embodied Carbon

The Financial Case for High Performance Buildings: Why It Matters

Redefining Construction Relationships – The Proven Path to Higher Productivity

Hexagon releases first Autonomous Construction Tech Outlook

Paul Bertram to speak at ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency

8 Keys to Successful Construction Delivery – Or Everything a Public Sector Facilities Management Professional Should Know

Why BIM is failing.

How to Make Clay Paint

How digital tools are helping the construction industry to choose carbon-smart materials

Is a BIM Mandate Coming to the US?

Iowa fire station embraces biophilia to reduce PTSD in firefighters

BIM Life-cycle Management Competency, Common Terms, and Change Management

Collaboration, Transparency, Accuracy, Process, and supporting Technology – The Keys to Improved Productivity for Building Construction, Renovation, Repair, and Sustainability

DOT Lets States Shift $473M Unspent on Earmarks to Other Projects.

Towering 'Flames' Light Up Baku - ENR - McGraw-Hill Construction

5 Steps to Success in the Federal Construction Sector for Small Business Contractors

Industry Protests Increased Use of Single-Step Design-Build by.

The Ease and Benefits of Post-Consumer Recycling of PVC Roofing Membranes

Laser Scanning Enhances Quality and Cuts Costs for Contractors.

Amtrak Plans $6.5B Redevelopment of D.C.'s Union Station | ENR.

Job Order Contracting Information

Building Tall With BIM Brings Gains, Building Long with VDC is the.

Roundabouts Ramp Up in Popularity | ENR: Engineering News.

Details Emerge on First Industry Standard for Lift Planning | ENR.

Tappan Zee Bridge Bidder's Cold Feet Costs Team $2.5 Million.

D.C. Bridge Project Gets $90-Million Add-On | ENR: Engineering.

What the Building Safety Bill means for UK construction – and how to get ready

From Smart Buildings to Smart Cities: Digital DNA | ENR.

Define Construction Procurement

Eco-Friendly Cleaning Tips for a Healthier Home and Planet

GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

LEAN Job Order Contracting Intro 4

Federal Court Rejects EPA Air Pollution Rule | ENR: Engineering.

Sewage Treatment Innovation Promises Big Net Energy Gain | ENR.

P3s, Maintenance In the Future for NYC Area, Transpo Leaders Say.

Congress Grills Contractor, VA About Troubled Orlando Project.

Construction Markets Stabilize at Low Levels During 2012 | ENR.

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