2024 Building Commissioning Building Performance Measurement 
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.
Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 23, 2024
on the exterior of the building, which increases the effective thermal resistance of the assembly. While fully adhered systems offer certain advantages, their water management performance depends entirely on the quality of the installation, specifically, the quality of the drainage plane, which is rarely verified.
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ENR Construction
JUNE 6, 2025
has been selected to build a new westbound span for the I-195 Washington Bridge in Providence, R.I., Walsh and design partner WSP will begin work on the $339-million design-build project next month, according to the Rhode Island Dept. Photo courtesy of Rhode Island Dept. of Transportation June 6, 2025 Walsh Construction Co.
Construction Specifier
APRIL 16, 2025
As the global focus on sustainability and climate change intensifies, the United States is seeing a new trend in building restoration-deep energy retrofits. buildings account for nearly 50 percent of energy consumption and 35 percent of total energy-related emissions.
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Vista Pointe represents a rare opportunity to build a luxury waterfront community with outstanding amenities and unparalleled views of Manhattan. In 2024, Toll Brothers marked 10 years in a row being named to the Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies list and the Company’s Chairman and CEO Douglas C. Yearley, Jr. All rights reserved.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 10, 2024
The Start of Celebration: Zweig Group’s 2024 Class of Rising Stars An introduction by Kyle Ahern, Employee Experience and Data Strategist, Zweig Group The announcement of Zweig Group’s 2024 class of Rising Stars marks the start of my favorite time of the year—award season.
The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
But while the efficiency of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment has improved across the board, improper installation or commissioning can result in HVAC system faults that compromise HVAC performance and reduce energy efficiency. Department of Energy's (DOE) Building America program , points out.
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