Construction Specifier

MAY 10, 2025

By Andrew Soulier and Bryant Kuvako Photos courtesy ECM Technologies As the HVAC industry approaches the first half of 2025, it finds itself at a pivotal crossroads between rising equipment costs and a greater demand for sustainability. 2 The financial impact of deferring HVAC maintenance can be substantial.

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BDC Network

JUNE 19, 2023

Any conversion project requires critical consideration of the existing building conditions: the size of the floorplate, the placement of the building on the block, the viability of the MEP systems, even the condition of the window. According to the Chicago Loop Alliance , an estimated 3,700 residents moved to the Loop between 2020 and 2022.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 1, 2022

As the world continues to reopen, raw material prices are remaining high and many construction sectors, such as the HVAC industry, are feeling the pinch. Many unitary manufacturers, which depend on steel for cabinetry and framing, have reported price increases of up to 10 percent at least twice since the pandemic hit stride in March 2020.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2021

Source: 2020, GAO Report – K-12 EDUCATION School Districts Frequently Identified Multiple Building Systems Needing Updates or Replacement GAO-20-494). In nearly all districts GAO visited, security also had become a top priority, with some districts prioritizing security updates over replacing building systems, such as HVAC.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 28, 2025

To give you a picture of just how popular it is, well over 100 million units were installed across the globe in 2020 alone. They are at least a lot better than traditional HVAC systems in this regard due to their significantly lower electricity consumption. They are usually quieter than traditional HVAC alternatives.

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Stok

JULY 15, 2020

As organizations wonder what the future of workplace will look like, high performance rating systems are rising to the challenge. Core and shell developers should also take note, though the new rating system and credits are not as directly applicable to design as your typical WELL and LEED new construction certifications.

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Contractors Liability Blog

AUGUST 21, 2024

Introduction: The Importance of Specialty Licenses In Nevada, skilled trades such as electrical, plumbing, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) are critical to the construction industry and require specific licenses. Sheet Metal: Training in sheet metal work for HVAC, including duct fabrication and installation.

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Contractors Liability Blog

AUGUST 21, 2024

Introduction: The Importance of Specialty Licenses In Nevada, specialty trades such as electrical, plumbing, and HVAC are critical to the construction industry and require specific licensing. HVAC Contractors: HVAC contractors, who work with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, must also obtain a license.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Smart lighting brings to a project a variety of sensors and technologies that enable a lighting infrastructure to become home minders, part of an entertainment assembly, security and fire-safety devices, and tools that help a business save money by optimizing luminaire use and providing information to HVAC and other building systems.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 17, 2023

National Technical Institute (NTI), a state approved trade school with campuses in Las Vegas, Phoenix and Houston, has launched the Regional Immersion Program that offers specialized online trade school educational opportunities to expand workforce training solutions for HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical contractors.

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Stok

AUGUST 28, 2019

Most high-performance building certifications and city codes use ASHRAE and ICC’s building codes to define energy performance requirements within their rating systems. Projects pursuing code compliance through the prescriptive method must document compliance of every energy system (envelope, lighting, HVAC, etc.)

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CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Efficient cooling systems are essential to cutting operational costs and reducing environmental impact,” said 2024-25 ASHRAE President M. ASHRAE’s goal is to empower professionals with the knowledge needed to optimize data center performance and make informed decisions. Dennis Knight, P.E., BEMP, Fellow Life Member ASHRAE.

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The MCP Group

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Construction Material Outlook – Q1 2024 Lumber: Trending up In 2023, lumber prices experienced an overall decline following the spikes observed in 2020. HVAC/Electrical/Plumbing: Trending up Significant backlogs persist for equipment, particularly in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing categories.

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BD+C

MARCH 2, 2023

Efficient projects don’t have to be dramatically more expensive; the payback on many projects for energy-efficient systems and renewable energy is often years, not decades. The average of the 378 firms reporting data for the AIA 2030 Commitment in 2020 was a 51.3% Yet, there’s also an understanding that it’s not good enough.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

a civil engineering firm focused on sanitary sewer systems, as a stop-gap measure until she could find a career more suited to her structural engineering ambition. She has more than 10 years of experience in designing HVAC and plumbing systems for a variety of commercial facility types.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

4) Better mental health: Dynamic lighting systems can boost mood by reducing fatigue and improving mental health. (5) 5) The Hidden Cost of Poor Air Quality: High CO2 Levels Slash Productivity Similarly, ventilation and temperature control systems can automatically respond to high carbon dioxide (CO2) levels and rising heat.

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Stok

AUGUST 24, 2020

The Chase Center officially achieved LEED Gold certification in July 2020, joining only four other NBA arenas that have achieved LEED Gold or higher to date. The water travels through an on-site water treatment system before being pumped back into each buildings’ restroom flush fixtures.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

They utilize smart technologies, renewable energy sources, and energy storage systems to optimize energy consumption and generation. “Grid-interactive buildings actively engage with the energy grid. Presidential Fellow. “Integrating buildings with the electrical grid is a critical component in the decarbonization process.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 4, 2022

Some of the standard “tools” of construction now include mobile construction software and document management systems and disruptive technology like robotics and 3D printing. Additionally, the job is anticipated to grow at a rate of 11% from 2020 to 2030 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). So what do they do?

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Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2012

Find out first-hand all about these IE standards, as well as the new information exchanges for Building Programming (BPie), HVAC (HVACie), Electrical Systems (SPARKie), Building Automation Modeling (BAMie) and Water Systems (WSie).

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Flynn

JULY 21, 2020

This article was first published in Building Rural Manitoba Magazine, July 2020. Furniture, flooring, HVAC systems, cleaning. Adapting Customers Service and Safety Protocols to a COVID World. Pivoting company processes to keep staff and customers safe. There’s so much for facility managers to worry about.

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Flynn

JULY 21, 2020

This article was first published in Building Rural Manitoba Magazine, July 2020. Furniture, flooring, HVAC systems, cleaning. Adapting Customers Service and Safety Protocols to a COVID World. Pivoting company processes to keep staff and customers safe. There’s so much for facility managers to worry about.

Facility Management 52

Facility Management Change Management Building Performance Measurement Schedule Management 52

Construction Daily News

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

HANNAH, PERI 3D Construction, and CIVE collaborated to print a two-story single-family home with bespoke architecture and a durable structural system. The 4,000-square-foot project demonstrates 3D printing, mass customization, and design solutions that integrate conventional construction systems. 3D printing is a team specialty.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In addition to monitoring and simulation, the system enables decentralized communication and data management that allows facility lifecycle change management. Not only will Ali evaluate the system’s design, but she also will assist teams in crafting the scope of work these firms will be bidding on.

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BDC Network

JUNE 28, 2023

A residential building also requires bathrooms, kitchens, and thermostats in each unit—all of which demand a massive overhaul to the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. The new, award-winning One City is a market-rate apartment building with 323 units, just one block from Philadelphia’s historic City Hall, and it opened in 2020.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2022

A second building, The Hub North, opened fall 2020. Reducing the conventional footprint of climate-controlled square feet by introducing mid-door spaces as unconditioned or naturally ventilated space potentially lowers operational costs by reducing the required size of a building’s HVAC system.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 5, 2020

They have in-built stereo system to listen to music while work or take calls as the in-built Bluetooth gets connected to any Bluetooth enabled device. OUKITEL WP5 (2020) Rugged Cell Phones Unlocked, Android 10 8000mAh Battery Global 4G Dual SIM Smartphone Waterproof IP68, 5.5” YAMAY Smart Watch 2020 Ver. Isn’t that cool?

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Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2012

Reviewers admired the system’s three levels of increasing knowledge, skills and abilities as a “concept”, but did not believe it was implementable government-­?wide. Sys tem Des ign: We developed a system that focused on the highest impact core competencies common to every agency -­? Oppor tunity: The web-­?tool

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Building Performance Measurement Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Renewable Energy Systems 45

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

These projects demand: Complex mechanical systems Specialized medical gas infrastructure Enhanced infection control measures Stringent regulatory compliance As tracked by Smith Travel Research (STR), hospitality projects typically range from $175-600 per square foot.

Property Management 52

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