The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

AI in Home Building. ibush Fri, 02/16/2024 - 10:00 Artificial intelligence is coming to home building. ai in home building Predictive AI , however, digs deep into Internet-accessible databases to find behavior patterns that can then be used to predict future conditions or behaviors. A good example is Arx City.

Real Estate Development 279

Real Estate Development Land Use Regulations Surveying Schedule Management 279

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 4, 2024

Things like zoning laws, building codes, or tricky clauses in contractor agreements can be quite challenging to deal with without professional help. What You Need to Know about Zoning Laws Zoning laws define how specific areas can be used, directly affecting what modifications can be legally made. </p>

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Zoning Building Codes Safety Regulations 52

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

By Amy Becker Photo courtesy Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Specifiers and design professionals should always consider seismic performance attributes for buildings in areas that previously have experienced the damaging effects of earthquakes. Building codes are adopted with the intent to preserve life and safety.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Wall Systems Building Code Compliance Structural Systems 52

Roads Online

APRIL 17, 2024

Material supplied by Oliver Kincross Events Sydney Build, Australia’s leading and largest construction show, is set to return on 1st – 2nd May at ICC Sydney, with the official support of NSW Premier Chris Minns and Lord Mayor Clover Moore. Image courtesy of Oliver Kinross Events.

Building Design 97

Building Design Building Commissioning Building Codes Infrastructure Development 97

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The home is designed and built to be net zero and to achieve certifications including Energy Star, the Department of Energy's Zero Energy Ready, and the National Green Building Standard’s highest rating, Emerald. By assigning unique PIN codes for family, guests, or service providers, owners can manage household access.

Ceiling Systems 130

Ceiling Systems Wall Systems Electrical Wiring Installation Electrical Systems 130

BDC Network

MARCH 13, 2024

Trends to watch shaping the future of ESG 0 qpurcell Wed, 03/13/2024 - 09:46 Sustainability Gensler’s Climate Action & Sustainability Services Leaders Anthony Brower, Juliette Morgan, and Kirsten Ritchie discuss trends shaping the future of environmental, social, and governance (ESG). I would add zoning to the conversation.

Building Codes 97

Building Codes Building Design Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency 97

BDC Network

JANUARY 2, 2024

rcassidy Tue, 01/02/2024 - 14:16 John Sullivan, AIA A new study by a collaboration of design, engineering, and construction firms describes cost-effective strategies for building laboratories and science+technology facilities using mass timber. Here are five reasons why. Rendering courtesy SGA.

Flooring Systems 113

Flooring Systems Structural Systems Building Standards Building Codes 113

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Commercial Energy Codes in Minnesota In his session entitled “What Do We Need to Know When It Comes to New Commercial Energy Codes in Minnesota?,” As of January 5, 2024, the IECC path went away. The scope has changed for historic buildings. Another change is the revised climate zone map.

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Building Codes Energy Conservation Building Controls 52

The Pro Builder

JANUARY 10, 2024

Mechanical Ventilation in Homes Works—If You Use It ibush Wed, 01/10/2024 - 17:51 Building America field studies show a disconnect between intended and actual use of mechanical ventilation systems in newer homes Juliet Grable Homes are getting tighter, which is a good thing since half of all residential energy use goes to heating and cooling.

HVAC System Installation 130

HVAC System Installation HVAC Systems Quality Control Energy Efficiency 130

BDC Network

OCTOBER 3, 2024

4 ways AI impacts building design beyond dramatic imagery 0 qpurcell Thu, 10/03/2024 - 07:52 AEC Tech Kristen Forward, Design Technology Futures Leader, NBBJ, shows four ways the firm is using AI to generate value for its clients. Predictive Sun Hours and Detailed Wind Analysis with Autodesk Forma, Stacy Song. Image courtesy NBBJ 4.

Building Design 98

Building Design Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Code Compliance Building Automation 98

BDC Network

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Disability and architecture: ADA and universal design at college campuses 0 qpurcell Fri, 02/09/2024 - 11:30 Higher Education To help people with disabilities feel part of the campus community, higher education institutions and architects must strive to create settings that not only adhere to but also exceed ADA guidelines.

Architecture 122

Architecture Ramps Flooring Systems Building Design 122

BDC Network

JUNE 8, 2024

8 ways to cool a factory 0 qpurcell Sat, 06/08/2024 - 10:00 Industrial Facilities Whichever way you look at it—from a workplace wellness point of view or from a competing for talent angle—there are good reasons to explore options for climate control in the factory workplace. These include advanced manufacturers.

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 121

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Fire Protection System Installation Building Materials Manufacturing HVAC System Installation 121

BDC Network

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The lessons learned in the Northeast can help design energy-efficient, multifamily buildings elsewhere too. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts rolled out ambitious updates to its Building Energy Code in 2023. The new Specialized Opt-In will require passive house certification for all multifamily buildings larger than 12,000 sf.

Energy Efficiency 95

Energy Efficiency Building Standards Building Code Compliance Building Design 95

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

km twin-tube tunnel that will have 10, 15-m-long cross passages and three technical buildings, each of which is 16.8-m Once each blast is complete, and it’s safe to approach the blast zone, they use the total station to measure a grid of points on the tunnel face. One of seven tunnels being built for the 17.5-km,

Building Performance Measurement 130

Building Performance Measurement Building Automation Quality Control Surveying 130

BDC Network

MAY 20, 2024

10 spaces that are no longer optional to create a great workplace 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/20/2024 - 13:42 Office Buildings Amenities are no longer optional. Quiet Zone or Tech-Free Zone Designating zones just for quiet work (no phone calls!) Photo © Devon Banks, courtesy Gensler 1. In Gensler’s Washington, D.C.

Zoning 69

Zoning Building Design Building Codes Green Building 69

CCR Magazine

APRIL 11, 2024

Our studio provides architectural design as well as code, zoning, regulatory review and technical consulting in the public, municipal, commercial, multifamily, retail, healthcare, life science, education, workplace, hospitality, transportation, and single-family residential markets as well as façade restoration and Local Law 97 compliance design.”

Architecture 52

Architecture Building Code Compliance Project Management Consulting Real Estate Development 52

BDC Network

AUGUST 21, 2024

Design and Construction Strategies for Challenging Moisture Conditions 1 kcichowicz Wed, 08/21/2024 - 10:53 MFPRO+ Blog Why buckling can occur with wood panel sheathing and how to prevent it. Ventilation requirements for attics and roof structural spaces, as well as crawl spaces, are covered in the building codes.

Building Materials Manufacturing 59

Building Materials Manufacturing Controls Manufacturing Building Codes Building Performance Measurement 59

BDC Network

JUNE 13, 2024

4 ways to transform old buildings into modern assets 0 qpurcell Thu, 06/13/2024 - 09:33 Adaptive Reuse As cities grow, their office inventories remain largely stagnant. According to research by real estate services firm JLL, renewing an existing building can increase its market rate by 120%. Enter: “Midlife Metamorphosis.”

Renewable Energy Systems 45

Renewable Energy Systems Real Estate Development Flooring Systems Roofing Systems 45

Construction Daily News

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Labor shortages continue to slow building, according to a recent Associated General Contractors of America survey. building activity has been strong, while other big economies have not. construction industry is recovering following a tough start to 2024. Six of the world’s top 10 most expensive cities to build in are in the U.S.,”

Ramps 52

Ramps Building Materials Manufacturing Building Resilience Infrastructure Development 52

BDC Network

MAY 28, 2024

Healthcare design: How to improve the parking experience for patients and families 0 dbarista Tue, 05/28/2024 - 14:26 Healthcare Facilities Parking is likely a patient’s—and their families—first and last touch with a healthcare facility. Cone Health in Greensboro, N.C., and Wake Forest Baptist East Tower in Winston-Salem, N.C.,

Facility Management 52

Facility Management Building Design Project Management Building Standards 52

Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Key areas include zoning issues, development applications, and potential legal challenges. Zoning and Rezoning Process The first hurdle in the Paradise Palms redevelopment involves zoning regulations set by the Cairns Regional Council. The targeted start is set for late 2024, pending any final regulatory checks.

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Environmental Impact Assessment Stakeholder Engagement Historic Preservation Site Planning 52

BDC Network

MAY 13, 2024

campus combines 3 schools on one site 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/13/2024 - 08:56 K-12 Schools From the start of the design process for Santa Clara Unified School District’s new preK-12 campus, discussions moved beyond brick-and-mortar to focus on envisioning the future of education in Silicon Valley.

Site Planning 59

Site Planning Fire Protection Systems Building Design Collaboration 59

The Pro Builder

APRIL 12, 2024

At IBS, I was honored to be elected by my fellow NAHB members to serve as the 2024 chairman of the association. At IBS, I was honored to be elected by my fellow NAHB members to serve as the 2024 chairman of the association. I believe 2024 is going to be a great year.

Land Use Regulations 246

Land Use Regulations Building Resilience Building Codes Building Standards 246

NH Construction Law

AUGUST 30, 2024

This summer has seen a number of state legislative measures that affect the construction industry, both to update codes and to attempt to spark additional housing. Blog #115 ) On August 2, 2024, Governor Sununu signed into law an amendment of RSA 155-A that adopts the 2021 version of these codes.

Building Codes 40

Building Codes Zoning Building Permits Structural Systems 40

Bylt News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In addition, the town of East Hartford would had to approve a $45 million & tax incremental financing; agreement to build a 1,000-space parking garage that would be hidden behind a structure to buffer it from the river. Port Eastside LLC paid $4 million for a low-rise office building on 7.3

Infrastructure Development 52

Infrastructure Development Fire Protection System Installation Real Estate Development Historic Preservation 52

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 23, 2024

on the exterior of the building, which increases the effective thermal resistance of the assembly. Wall panels with shiplap joints may also require installation in a particular order on the building. They must also be safely handled during installation and hoisted onto the building. EIFS provides continuous insulation (c.i.)

Prefabrication 52

Prefabrication Fire Protection System Installation Wall Systems Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Construction Daily News

APRIL 4, 2025

We should build and restore our homes with an eye towards sustainability and resilience against the inevitable possibility of future fire and weather-related disasters. Finally, a state transportation contractor plans to start building next week to enhance the five-lane segment of U.S. Dow sold $43 billion in 2024.

Permits 52

Permits Building Permits Building Resilience Modular Construction 52