2005, Building Performance Measurement and Change Management

Construction Site Hearing Issues: How Noise Damages Workers’ Health & Prevention Tips

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

Legal obligations require employers to assess, control, and review noise exposure under the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005, providing mandatory hearing protection at 80 dB and health surveillance for at-risk workers. Wrecking balls generate 110-130 decibels during building destruction.

Environmental Impact Assessment

Environmental Impact Assessment Health Regulations Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Construction Machinery

Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 10, 2021

Research has readily noted the causal factors for the relative lack of adoption of Lean across the construction and facilities management sectors. Bayfield & Roberts, 2005, Hook & Stehn, 2008, Howell, 1999, McGrath-Champ & Rosewarne, 2009). Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, 14(2), 73–78. 1440-7027).

Lean Construction

Lean Construction Building Products Distribution Project Management Building Performance Measurement

Construction Productivity is a Process Problem, Not People: Here’s How Autonomy Helps

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In 2017, McKinsey & Company released a 10-year analysis from 2005 to 2015 that found that construction-labor productivity in the United States hadn’t kept pace with other industries. Through our own research, we’ve seen measurable improvements in productivity among industry professionals who use digital tools to collaborate.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Communication Project Management

100+ Construction Industry Statistics

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 23, 2022

Construction industry statistics and data are playing an increasingly important role in the building sector. From measuring bid-to-win ratio, to how much a project is over budget or schedule, and KPIs , the more numbers you can put behind your work, the better. The Rise of New Building Methods. Industry Performance.

Building Performance Measurement

Building Performance Measurement Schedule Management Project Management Risk Management

Revit OpEd: Revit 2013 Service Pack 1 Available

Revit OpEd

JULY 20, 2012

A few changes have been made this year as to how the updates are accessed. Improves performance of opening and closing sketch mode in projects with many families. Improves stability and performance when using visualization features like Sky, Exposure, and Anti-Aliasing. Builds and Updates. No comments: Post a Comment.

Piping Installation

Piping Installation Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Structural Systems

Cladding and fire safety – more reaction to Martlet v Mulalley

Practical Law Construction

AUGUST 24, 2022

However, in summary, following the Grenfell tragedy, the building owner (Martlet) carried out a fire safety review of its high-rise residential towers, discovering that the cladding system installed by the design and build contractor (Mulalley) between 2005 and 2008 included combustible expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation boards.

Safety Regulations

Safety Regulations Wall Systems Building Performance Measurement Building Design

Proactive HVAC maintenance: Balancing costs with sustainability

Construction Specifier

MAY 10, 2025

With equipment prices anticipated to rise further, extending the lifespan of existing systems will be crucial for managing costs. Additionally, the evolving landscape of building performance and decarbonization policies requires industry professionals to remain adaptable and responsive to new regulations.

Maintenance

Maintenance HVAC Systems Sustainability Energy Efficiency

Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

The fundamental day-to-day business processes of the Engineering, Construction, Owner, and Operations sector are changing. That said, major cultural change must occur in order to make significant progress. The efficient life-cycle management of the built environment will not happen until change management is accelerated.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Project Management Consulting

Mark Grinter, the teacher

The Korte Company

JUNE 16, 2020

Trekking his way through a jobsite, mud nearly pulling his boots off, surveyor Mark Grinter must identify a precise measurement amidst the muck. He pulled off a career shift from builder to educator, teaching, researching and becoming Chair of the Construction Management Department at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE).

Surveying

Surveying Building Performance Measurement Project Management Controls Manufacturing

Job Order Contracting – JOC – DOD – AFARS

Building Information Management

APRIL 25, 2016

AFARS Revision #15, dated February 17, 2005]. (b) The guide may be obtained from Assistant Chief Of Staff (Installation Management), Attn: DAIM-FDF-M, 7701 Telegraph Road, Bldg. AFARS Revision #15, dated February 17, 2005]. AFARS Revision #15, dated February 17, 2005]. AFARS Revision #15, dated February 17, 2005].

Contracts

Contracts General Contracting Government Works Cost Control

Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

The fundamental day-to-day business processes of the Engineering, Construction, Owner, and Operations sector are changing. That said, major cultural change must occur in order to make significant progress. The efficient life-cycle management of the built environment will not happen until change management is accelerated.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Project Management Consulting

Best Practice Job Order Contracting

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 29, 2017

AFARS Revision #15, dated February 17, 2005]. (b) The guide may be obtained from Assistant Chief Of Staff (Installation Management), Attn: DAIM-FDF-M, 7701 Telegraph Road, Bldg. AFARS Revision #15, dated February 17, 2005]. AFARS Revision #15, dated February 17, 2005]. AFARS Revision #15, dated February 17, 2005].

Contracts

Contracts General Contracting Government Works Cost Control

Seattle Mechanical Contractor Adds Facilities Management to Its In.

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Building Types. Seattle Mechanical Contractor Adds Facilities Management to Its In-House Services. The design-build mechanical contractor sums up its services in its motto, "For the Life of Your Building." The KRC complements McKinstrys onsite staff by monitoring buildings in real time. Transportation. Environment.

Facility Management

Facility Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Electrical Systems Specialty Contracting

Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Preventive maintenance services should be performed by a qualified manufacturer’s service representative. Notify affected personnel before performing PM (alarmed or security entrances). Check that traffic light functions, change lamps and clean lenses every 12 months. Inspect gear box, change or add oil as required.

Maintenance

Maintenance Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Electrical Wiring Installation

Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Performance-centric reward system. Reduced project related cost growth per change order. All the tools and support services are readily available to enable strategic collaboration and efficient delivery of any type or size of repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build activity. management. Management, 6(3), 159-168.

Collaboration

Collaboration Project Management Consulting Project Management Construction Management

BIM, Value Management, Life-cycle Cost Management

Building Information Management

MARCH 19, 2013

BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. BIM is the life-cycle management of the built environment supported by digital technology. Unfortunately, too much emphasis has been placed upon 3-D visualization and other technology components vs. the process of life-cycle management.

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Facility Management Project Management Project Management Consulting

Public Law 111-308 – Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act – FBPTA – CORE COMPETENCIES

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. Fede ral Buildings Personnel Training Act.

Building Performance Measurement

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

Job Order Contracting – Best Practices Implementation

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2016

LEAN best management practices are integral to the administration of a Job Order Contract (JOC). The Owner provides an overall JOC manager, generally a procurement/purchasing authority, and a Project Manager / Coordinator assigned to each project during all phases of a project, including construction. Work Limits.

Contracts

Contracts General Contracting Building Materials Manufacturing Insurance Management

Sustainability of DOD Buildings – Reuse of Existing Buildings

Building Information Management

JANUARY 29, 2013

Reusing existing buildings achieves a 15%+ higher return on investment and 20% reduction in greenhouse gases. It is less costly and more sustainable to reuse existing buildings. DoD Building Treatment Terms. Formulated for measuring baseline energy consumption. UFC 1-200-01 General Building Requirements.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Sustainability Historic Preservation Energy Efficiency

Sustainability of DOD Buildings – Reuse of Existing Buildings

Building Information Management

JANUARY 29, 2013

Reusing existing buildings achieves a 15%+ higher return on investment and 20% reduction in greenhouse gases. It is less costly and more sustainable to reuse existing buildings. DoD Building Treatment Terms. Formulated for measuring baseline energy consumption. UFC 1-200-01 General Building Requirements.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Sustainability Historic Preservation Energy Efficiency

Construction Project Zone

Construction Site Hearing Issues: How Noise Damages Workers’ Health & Prevention Tips

Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector

Trending Sources

Construction Productivity is a Process Problem, Not People: Here’s How Autonomy Helps

100+ Construction Industry Statistics

Revit OpEd: Revit 2013 Service Pack 1 Available

Cladding and fire safety – more reaction to Martlet v Mulalley

Proactive HVAC maintenance: Balancing costs with sustainability

Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Mark Grinter, the teacher

Job Order Contracting – JOC – DOD – AFARS

Critical Issues and BIM – NIBS buildingSMART alliance conference – January 7-11, 2013

Best Practice Job Order Contracting

Seattle Mechanical Contractor Adds Facilities Management to Its In.

Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

BIM, Value Management, Life-cycle Cost Management

Public Law 111-308 – Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act – FBPTA – CORE COMPETENCIES

Job Order Contracting – Best Practices Implementation

Sustainability of DOD Buildings – Reuse of Existing Buildings

Sustainability of DOD Buildings – Reuse of Existing Buildings

Stay Connected