Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 24, 2023

This certification is awarded to buildings that demonstrate exceptional energy efficiency and significant reductions in carbon footprint while offsetting the remaining embodied carbon and energy use through high-impact offset programs. A nighttime view of the building’s facade. Photo by David Conger/courtesy Climate Pledge Arena.

Renewable Energy Systems 107

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Building Performance Measurement Roofing Systems 107

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 28, 2020

This abstract provides initial insight into Collaborative Construction Performance, Enablers, & Requirements. McKinsey & Company 2020. McKinsey & Company 2020. The post Collaborative Construction Performance, Enablers, & Requirements appeared first on 4BT. Ready to learn more?

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 82

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Collaboration Lean Construction Building Performance Measurement 82

GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Wed, 12/09/2020 - 17:29. December 09, 2020. In 2020 construction project delays have been magnified due to the pandemic. Projects across the globe were faced with government shutdown orders and then when allowed to proceed, have been dealing with supply chain disruptions and other constraints as they follow new safety measures.

Waterproofing Systems 78

Waterproofing Systems Building Permits Building Performance Measurement Permits 78

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

As a result, we lose a lot of the hard work performed in one phase and in many ways start over in the next phase–with less fidelity and detail. Cohesive and complete data sets can also ensure that we are measuring the complete carbon footprint of an asset, from project delivery to construction to operations and potential decommissioning.

Stakeholder Engagement 130

Stakeholder Engagement Structural Systems Building Performance Measurement Foundation Systems 130

UK Construction Blog

MAY 13, 2025

billion to cool their homes during summer 2020. Professional split system air conditioning installation ensures these factors are properly assessed for optimal performance. How to Size a Split System for Your Home Calculating the right measurements for your split system becomes easy when you follow a systematic approach.

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems Flooring Systems Energy Efficiency Structural Systems 52

Stok

AUGUST 28, 2019

Due to their embodied carbon and operational carbon footprints, buildings play a significant role in these efforts, so understanding the impact of legislation on buildings is critical. This directly translates to building energy codes. And, the result of this baseline? How to approach compliance.

Building Code Compliance 70

Building Code Compliance Building Codes Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency 70

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This month, we have more than 35 product releases across Autodesk Construction Cloud platform and products, including Autodesk Build, Autodesk BIM Collaborate, Autodesk Takeoff, ProEst, BuildingConnected, Assemble, and BIM 360. Notification | Advanced Settings – Personalize Autodesk Build email notifications so teams stay on the same page.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 122

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Products Distribution Property Management Project Management 122

GCP Applied Technologies

JUNE 9, 2020

Tue, 06/09/2020 - 19:18. June 09, 2020. As architects design new high-rise buildings taller and with more complexity, producers are challenged to deliver ready-mix concrete that can be pumped, placed, and finished effectively for these structures. What are your current mix proportions and performance and associated costs?

Building Optimization 78

Building Optimization Building Performance Measurement Project Management Consulting Painting/finishing 78

GCP Applied Technologies

JUNE 9, 2020

Tue, 06/09/2020 - 19:18. June 09, 2020. As architects design new high-rise buildings taller and with more complexity, producers are challenged to deliver ready-mix concrete that can be pumped, placed, and finished effectively for these structures. What are your current mix proportions and performance and associated costs?

Building Optimization 78

Building Optimization Building Performance Measurement Project Management Consulting Painting/finishing 78

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. billion metric tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) in 2020. Green construction is enabled by powerful technology and digital tools.

Environmental Impact Assessment 84

Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing Green Building Renewable Energy Systems 84

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 98

Building Performance Measurement Schedule Management Project Management Risk Management 98

BDC Network

APRIL 15, 2024

Using six performance indicators, we're able to view workers’ perceptions of the quality of innovation, creativity, and leadership in an employee’s organization. Innovators desire to work at the office more than average—back to the 67% level we measured pre-pandemic!

Building Performance Measurement 84

Building Performance Measurement Surveying Building Design Zoning 84

Practical Law Construction

JUNE 15, 2021

NABERS UK Energy for Offices , a cousin of the established Australian system, officially launched in the UK in November 2020. The NABERS UK system focuses on the energy efficiency of office buildings when they are in use, to gauge actual performance in a way that is comparable with similar buildings.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Contracts Energy Efficiency Project Management Consulting 52

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Building Information Modeling. The adoption of Building Information Modeling (BMI) is on the rise. It also enables the building owners to make sound decisions before, during and after construction. In construction, specifically, the data is built on already existing plans and records of any building that was ever built.

Building Performance Measurement 70

Building Performance Measurement Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation Construction Machinery 70

GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 6, 2020

Fri, 03/06/2020 - 18:13. March 06, 2020. Clay bearing fine aggregates, commonly found in the southwest region of the United States, can adversely affect the overall performance of primarily polcarboxylate (PC) based concrete admixtures. TB-1301 – Hydration stabilizer applications and performance review. michael.delros….

Concrete Pouring 78

Concrete Pouring Controls Manufacturing Building Materials Manufacturing Building Controls 78

UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Yet, amidst the focus on building impressive structures, the crucial aspect of managing these facilities often takes a backstage. billion in 2020 , employing over 10% of the nation’s workforce. The post The Crucial Role of Facility Management in UK Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog.

Facility Management 64

Facility Management Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Environmental Impact Assessment 64

Stok

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

After the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) identified this decade as the final window to counteract catastrophic climate effects, 2020 saw a global explosion of private and public entities signing onto bold climate action commitments. building asset consumption data, purchased goods and services, waste, embodied carbon).

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Renewable Energy Systems Stakeholder Engagement Electrical Systems 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The project leveraged four alternative delivery methods including: landside and airside construction management at-risk, a design-build-operate-maintain baggage team, design-bid-build award contracts and multiple design-build concession/tenant packages.

Engineering 130

Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Environmental Consulting 130

Building Information Management

JUNE 19, 2013

Requires IFC BIM for new buildings. Building Information Management – A Standard Framework and Guide to BS 1192. Recommended 2D symbols of building elements for use in building information modelling. BIM as part of public sector building project procurement. Mandatory BIM for government projects. GSA; USACE.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 70

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

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 9, 2022

in 2020, the U.S. customers were not satisfied with accepting the system’s historical performance and European test results. To reach this conclusion, UNCC performed a wide array of tests, including material properties, vibration, single-span, and continuous-span load tests. UNCC testing. Vibration test. Fire rating.

Flooring Systems 52

Flooring Systems Building Performance Measurement Structural Systems Building Products Distribution 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Digital Innovator Christopher Baute explains, “We truly believe in prefabrication, because the site isn’t the best place to create the elements of a building – and today skilled people are scarce. Three years ago, the company was contracted to build a school for the first time. “We The platform would be vital for the project’s success.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Prefabrication Communication Site Planning 98

BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Mike Moreland and Ross Ferries Laboratories Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Facility Managers Architects Building Owners When the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in the United States in 2020, the American research community experienced a sudden spike in funding.

HVAC System Installation 98

HVAC System Installation HVAC Systems Renewable Energy Systems Cost Control 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

From planning through construction to the operation of a building, there are enormous amounts of data created by multiple stakeholders. For example, on January 30, 2020, French construction behemoth Bouygues announced that threat actors were holding 200GB of data ransom. antivirus, encryption, monitoring, etc.), Data Protection.

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Cost Control Project Management Controls Manufacturing 130

GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 3, 2020

Tue, 03/03/2020 - 19:28. March 03, 2020. Small variations in the coarse or fine aggregates in the concrete mix can have a dramatic effect on the concrete’s overall performance. Fortunately, there are measures you can take to protect against these problems … more. Monitoring mix design performance. michael.delros….

Concrete Pouring 78

Concrete Pouring Wall Systems Quality Control Fire Protection System Installation 78

BD+C

MARCH 24, 2023

Over the past 40 years, building and design professionals have studied how the built environment can help improve student retention rates, learning outcomes and psychological wellness. But these are not the only worries students, teachers and parents have when it comes to school building design. So how can schools be made safer?

Fire Protection Systems 52

Fire Protection Systems Building Performance Measurement Building Codes Building Design 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In fact, another McKinsey survey from 2020 showcased how the adoption of digital technologies accelerated by several years in just a few short months of the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through our own research, we’ve seen measurable improvements in productivity among industry professionals who use digital tools to collaborate.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 105

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Project Management Communication 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

In a 2020 study by JBKnowledge , respondents were asked what they considered is the top limiting factor in trying and/or adopting new technology at their firms. If there’s one thing that the year 2020 taught us, it’s the importance of being technologically fluent at every step of the construction process. . Disconnected stakeholders.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Project Management Construction Management Change Management 52

BD+C

MARCH 2, 2023

The next steps for a sustainable, decarbonized future 0 qpurcell Thu, 03/02/2023 - 13:03 Sustainability For building owners and developers, the push to net zero energy and carbon neutrality is no longer an academic discussion. Government regulators are increasingly requiring that buildings perform more efficiently.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Sustainability Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation 52

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

households that moved into areas with a recent history of wildfire climbed 21 percent between March 2020 and February 2021. 1 The heightened fire risk posed to structures built near the WUI applies to residential dwellings as well as light commercial buildings. Compared to the previous 12 months, the number of U.S.

Fire Protection System Installation 59

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Roofing Systems Building Codes 59

Construction Specifier

JUNE 30, 2021

Selection of suitable waterproofing systems can present building project teams with a baffling array of choices. During two decades since then, there have been numerous changes in waterproofing technology, conditions of use, MasterFormat (2020 ed.), Performance of waterproofing is limited by the skill and care of its installer.

Waterproofing Systems 52

Waterproofing Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Wall Systems Controls Manufacturing 52

Construction Specifier

MAY 10, 2025

Additionally, the evolving landscape of building performance and decarbonization policies requires industry professionals to remain adaptable and responsive to new regulations. However, a critical yet often overlooked aspect of system performance is the degradation of refrigerant oil.

Maintenance 52

Maintenance HVAC Systems Sustainability Energy Efficiency 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Social distancing measures, local lockdowns and rows over contracts began as early as March 2020 when the pandemic first hit. Lumber and steel, two primary building materials across the US, have seen prices increase anywhere between 20-25%. . Build, build, build.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Building Performance Measurement 52

Plant & Civil Engineer

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Ronan Larkin, Director of Finance Regulation and Commercial comments: “NI Water has returned a strong performance across its key outputs, it continues with the investment programmes set out in the price control and is looking ahead to address the challenges posed by the climate emergency and biodiversity crisis. “NI

Land Use Regulations 52

Land Use Regulations Building Resilience Health Regulations Stakeholder Engagement 52

Practical Law Construction

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Mosey’s appointment came off the back of the government’s far reaching reforms outlined in its December 2020 Construction Playbook, discussed also in the context of the NEC form of contract by my colleague, Shy Jackson, that contained a commitment to carrying out the review.

Public Works 52

Public Works Procurement Building Performance Measurement Building Commissioning 52

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 6, 2023

Moreover, the building sector is undergoing a transformation brought on by net-zero design; and here is how you can make the most of this trend. Network Rail’s consultation on the Cambridge South station began shortly after Transport Secretary Grant Shapps authorised the project’s second phase in February 2020.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency Green Building 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 29, 2021

The library will launch with an established collection of images and as part of the initiative, organizations from across the design, engineering and building industry are invited to contribute additional photographs. . About Autodesk . Autodesk makes software for people who make things.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Public Works Building Commissioning Building Design 52

The Federal Construction Contracting Blog

APRIL 21, 2022

When the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in March 2020, various lockdowns were ordered and Americans learned a new term—“social distancing.” Contract performance has not only become expensive, but in some cases, labor and supply shortages have also made it impractical. 52.242-15, Stop Work Order.

General Contracting 52

General Contracting Government Works Building Performance Measurement Contracts 52