Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 10, 2023

A cover photo of the main page of AISI D250-23, “Thermal Design and Code Compliance Guide for C-Shape Cold-Formed Steel Framing in Building Envelopes.” Designers and builders will find information on the specific thermal properties of materials and elements in a building envelope assembly to comply with a local or state-adopted code.

Building Code Compliance 116

Building Code Compliance Building Codes Energy Conservation Wall Systems 116

BD+C

AUGUST 14, 2018

While the state of Pennsylvania will adopt the 2015 IECC energy efficiency building code on Oct. 1, its largest city, Philadelphia, has opted to adopt the newer 2018 IECC standard. Philadelphia is one of the first jurisdictions to move to the latest code. The new state code represents at least a 28% efficiency improvement.

Building Codes 53

Building Codes Energy Efficiency Building Standards 53

BD+C

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

The 2015 International Green Construction Code (IgCC) will include the option to use an outcome-based approach when complying with local building energy codes, the first time the IgCC has allowed this method. Codes Codes and Standards'

Building Codes 82

Building Codes Green Building Building Standards 82

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2023

The benefits of offsite construction, which comprises the manufacturing, planning, design, fabrication, and assembly of building elements offsite are expansive. The panel of experts below, representing the construction, engineering, and building systems industries, explore and explain the many benefits of this alternative construction method.

Building Materials Manufacturing 246

Building Materials Manufacturing Steel Fabrication Building Information Modeling (BIM) Modular Construction 246

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Every high-performance coating system is designed to guard surfaces against corrosion and ultraviolet (UV) light degradation, ultimately extending the life cycle of a building. Buildings are awarded points based on these categories and earn one of the following certifications: Certified, Silver, Gold, or Platinum. LEED and LBC.

Sustainability 107

Sustainability Building Materials Manufacturing Building Performance Measurement Green Building 107

UK Construction Blog

MAY 8, 2025

Whether tracking tools, tagging materials, or marking safety gear, construction companies in the UK must now adhere to stricter standards for identification, traceability, and site safety. Thermal transfer printing is the gold standard for construction labelling.

Safety Regulations 52

Safety Regulations Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Health Regulations Construction Equipment 52

FDR Safety

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

Don’t just rely on OSHA’s advice to build a safety program. Don’t just rely on OSHA’s advice to build a safety program. The critical building blocks of a safety program are Job Safety Analyses (JSAs). The post February 2015 newsletter appeared first on FDRsafety. Join Our Mailing List. By Jim Stanley.

Risk Management 48

Risk Management Insurance Management Building Controls Change Management 48

BD+C

OCTOBER 30, 2014

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has released the completely reorganized ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete. The 2015 International Building Code will reference this document. Codes Codes and Standards' The reorganized document is organized from an engineer’s perspective, ACI says.

Building Codes 76

Building Codes Building Standards 76

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2021

Development of a new methodology to optimize building life cycle cost, environmental impacts, and occupant satisfaction. The development of life-cycle costing for buildings. Building Research & Information. PD 156865:2008 Standardized method of life cycle costing for construction procurement. BSI Standards Limited.

Construction Management 105

Construction Management Procurement Cost Control Infrastructure Development 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

Around the world, magnificent buildings, roads, and bridges are being constructed using concrete—a material that allows engineers and architects to explore an infinite variety of forms. The new upcycled tower is a 709 feet tall building using a mixture of material solutions that extend service life until 2070.

Building Materials 130

Building Materials Building Standards Building Design Engineering 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 14, 2023

PHOENIX, AZ – Haydon Building Corp , a leading family-owned, full-service general contractor serving the Southwest for more than 30 years, promoted four executives to take the company to the next level. He enjoys traveling with his wife and daughter, outdoor activities, hunting and building jeeps to rock crawl.

Real Estate Development 130

Real Estate Development Project Management Estimating Building Standards 130

BD+C

MAY 2, 2014

France has presented its design for Expo Milano 2015 in Milan--its representative building will be covered in gardens on the outside , from which food will be harvested and served inside. Designed by XTU architects, the pavilion was made based on the expo''s theme: "Feeding the Planet. Energy for Life.". Body Image: read more.

Green Building 69

Green Building Building Standards Sustainability Building Design 69

BD+C

AUGUST 14, 2013

The City of Philadelphia has begun to send out compliance notices regarding its Building Energy Benchmarking Law. The benchmarking law is designed to reduce citywide building energy use by 10% in 2015. Regulations Codes and Standards' Enforcement is expected to begin in October.

Building Code Compliance 68

Building Code Compliance Building Codes Building Standards Building Design 68

BD+C

MAY 2, 2014

France has presented its design for Expo Milano 2015 in Milan—its representative building will be covered in gardens on the outside , from which food will be harvested and served inside. Designed by XTU architects, the pavilion was made based on the expo''s theme: "Feeding the Planet. Energy for Life.". Body Image: read more.

Green Building 69

Green Building Building Standards Sustainability Building Design 69

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 30, 2023

were built to AASHTO H-5 standards for a uniform pedestrian live load of 90 psf and a 10,000 lb. Produced at an ISO 9001:2015 compliant facility in Dayton, Ohio, the FRP molded panels were prefabricated to include cover plates at truss cutouts, expansion plates at span ends, molded openings for hatches and lamp post pedestals.

Prefabrication 130

Prefabrication Building Commissioning Structural Systems Building Design 130

Construction Superintendent Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Cities and states looking at energy-efficient buildings to help meet energy goals are getting a boost from the 2015 International Green Construction Code. Four critical proposals that will drive significant improvements in building energy performance were adopted after final voting on the model energy code closed last month.

Energy Efficiency 40

Energy Efficiency Building Codes Green Building Building Standards 40

BD+C

JANUARY 14, 2015

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has released the Spanish edition of ACI 318-14: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete. The 2015 International Building Code references 318-14. Codes Codes and Standards' A Spanish language inch-pound version has also been released.

Building Codes 59

Building Codes Building Standards 59

Building Information Management

AUGUST 29, 2015

reposted and adapted from practicalBIM: 28 Aug 2015 08:14 PM PDT. The only realistic way this can happen is if all participants use the same platform, or all rigorously comply to the same Standards, (assuming multiple platforms will be able to communicate via data that adheres to Standards). BIM is not A BUNCH OF STANDARDS.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 45

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Standards Facility Management Project Management 45

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

a leading manufacturer of building envelope and waterproofing solutions, is thrilled to announce the launch of Polystick Ò MX, a self-adhered high-temperature waterproofing underlayment designed specifically for metal roof coverings. is an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer of modified bitumen roofing and waterproofing solutions.

Waterproofing Systems 100

Waterproofing Systems Roofing Systems Approvals Building Design 100

BD+C

JANUARY 8, 2014

Strengthened sprinkler regulations proposed for the 2015 National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) could help a movement to allow mid-rise wood structures. Revisions to the 2010 NBCC would increase the maximum wood building height to six stories, from the current four-story limit.

Building Codes 53

Building Codes Building Standards 53

Building Information Management

AUGUST 11, 2015

Compliance standards for all construction activities in healthcare facilities are mandated and they continue to evolve every year. To help health care facilities comply with Environment of Care standards, the Joint Commission has issued Planning, Design, and Construction of Health Care Environments.

Building Code Compliance 45

Building Code Compliance Environmental Impact Assessment Fire Protection Systems Facility Management 45

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 20, 2018

As we discussed in a recent blog post , the JBKnowledge 2017 Construction Technology report found that building information modeling (BIM) adoption in the United States has been fairly slow, with only 27 percent of construction companies having a BIM department. The United Kingdom is the gold standard for BIM. BIM Adoption Abroad.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 92

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Public Works Building Standards Government Works 92

BD+C

APRIL 12, 2018

Energy codes mandating more efficient use of buildings—and, by extension, of building enclosures—are already being adopted by many states as a logical step in the reduction of energy consumption. . Compared with energy standards of just a few years earlier, the 2015 IECC sets a high benchmark for energy performance.

Energy Conservation 49

Energy Conservation Building Codes Energy Efficiency Building Standards 49

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 5, 2024

PAE Engineers enjoys a unique symbol of its brand identity – the company’s Portland headquarters office, which is the world’s first developer-driven Living Building. PAE’s Living Building Challenge The PAE Living Building is a five-story, 58,000-square-foot mixed-use building located in a historic neighborhood in Portland.

Engineering 130

Engineering Building Performance Measurement Green Building Real Estate Development 130

Building Information Management

JULY 16, 2015

Among the procedures leading to the formalization of a JOC contract are the following items and provisions: Standard specifications established in a master contract with a summary of work, also including any specific or client-driven conditions. This differs greatly from the one way efforts of design–bid–build.

Contracts 45

Contracts Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) General Contracting Facility Management 45

Strong Tie

MAY 21, 2024

Founded by Zachary Spriggs, Deck Dynasty has completed 10–15 big (and small) projects each year since 2015. Originally from Denver, Colorado and now building in Franklin, North Carolina, Deck Dynasty’s projects mainly focus on custom decks as well as staircases, docks, and ramps.

Staircases 98

Staircases Ramps Structural Systems Building Standards 98

BD+C

OCTOBER 30, 2014

Green Building Council will allow LEED users to register projects under the LEED 2009 rating system until Oct. The original date for LEED 2009 registration to close was June 15, 2015. Standards Codes and Standards'

Green Building 49

Green Building Building Codes Building Standards 49

Building Information Management

JUNE 19, 2013

Standard: Collaborative production of architectural, engineering and construction information. Requires IFC BIM for new buildings. Building Information Management – A Standard Framework and Guide to BS 1192. Standard Due: Library Objects for Architecture, Engineering and Construction. Senate Properties.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 70

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Project Management Consulting Government Works 70

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 3, 2023

percent in December of 2015 and 12 percent in 2005, there is still a lot of work to be done in the way of progress. A 15-year year veteran of the AEC industry, O’Connell has spent the last five and a half years with the global building and development company Skanska. While this represents a significant increase on the lows of 12.4

Change Management 130

Change Management Government Works Construction Management Sustainability 130

Building Information Management

AUGUST 11, 2015

Compliance standards for all construction activities in healthcare facilities are mandated and they continue to evolve every year. To help health care facilities comply with Environment of Care standards, the Joint Commission has issued Planning, Design, and Construction of Health Care Environments.

Building Code Compliance 40

Building Code Compliance Environmental Impact Assessment Fire Protection Systems Facility Management 40

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

The Legal Framework and Purpose Article 4 Directions derive their authority from Article 4 of the Town and Country Planning General Permitted Development Order 2015. Also, properties must meet high standards for approval, often requiring significant modernisation costs to satisfy planning requirements.

Building Permits 52

Building Permits Historic Preservation Land Use Regulations Permits 52

BD+C

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

The Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) was granted final approval of several amendments it proposed to the 2015 editions of the International Residential Code (IRC), International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), and International Existing Building Code (IEBC). Codes Codes and Standards'

Approvals 45

Approvals Energy Conservation Building Codes Building Standards 45

BD+C

JUNE 27, 2013

Conference of Mayors (USCM) passed a slate of sustainability resolutions that renew its commitment to local green building and clean energy efforts. The 10 measures passed include the support of resilient communities, stronger building energy codes, Tiger grants, and improving infrastructure. Codes Codes and Standards'

Energy Conservation 45

Energy Conservation Sustainability Building Codes Energy Efficiency 45

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

By Gary Madaras Suspended acoustic ceilings are mainstream inside many types of buildings and can serve four main sound-related roles. Therefore, it is important to establish if a ceiling will be implemented into the design and which roles it will take, so the other components of the building can be designed and specified appropriately.

Ceiling Systems 69

Ceiling Systems Flooring Systems Building Controls Building Standards 69

Building Information Management

JULY 21, 2016

The fundamental problem with the UK’s BIM Strategy is found within the following quotation “digital technology is changing the way we plan, build, maintain and use our social and economic infrastructure.”(Source: ”(Source: 2015, Level 3 Building Information Modelling – Strategic Plan, HM Government).

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 58

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Infrastructure Development Building Performance Measurement 58

Building Information Management

JULY 21, 2016

The fundamental problem with the UK’s BIM Strategy is found within the following quotation “digital technology is changing the way we plan, build, maintain and use our social and economic infrastructure.”(Source: ”(Source: 2015, Level 3 Building Information Modelling – Strategic Plan, HM Government).

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 58

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Infrastructure Development Building Performance Measurement 58

Specification Product Update

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Featuring a hydrophobic insulation core, AlphaCore opens up new dimensions in design, delivering a thin and resilient insulation solution which can be used behind rainscreen façades in all buildings regardless of building type, height, construction and location.

Building Resilience 52

Building Resilience Building Materials Manufacturing Material Handling Building Standards 52