UK Construction Blog

JUNE 13, 2025

The post Optimizing Garage Door Service: Essential Considerations for Construction Professionals appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The range of design options available today for architectural projects has grown to accommodate numerous building styles due to the evolution of contemporary architectural trends.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 14, 2025

Strategic location selection ensures you obtain the most valuable information while optimizing resources and meeting your specific monitoring objectives. A cost-effective approach involves conducting a short-duration preliminary survey to optimize your main monitoring programme design.

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

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Specification Product Update

APRIL 16, 2025

Readily available and delivered fully assembled to site for easy installation, this design makes optimal use of space in the plant room atDoncasterRacecourse. To ensure the newUptonmodular boiler system was set up to achieve maximum efficiency, commissioning was also carried out by one ofHamworthyHeatings approved service engineers.

Flooring Systems 52

Flooring Systems Modular Construction Building Commissioning Cost Control 52

BDC Network

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Joshua Crawford Engineers Facility Managers Building Technology Energy As renewable energy sources continue to dramatically influence the electric grid, energy storage is playing a pivotal role in achieving grid resiliency. Commissioning benefits with fewer direct interactions between new and existing equipment.

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Construction Daily News

JULY 16, 2025

On the other hand, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), a federally controlled utility, has submitted a building permit application to the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for consideration to construct one of the country’s first small modular reactors (SMR). Finally, from Sunday evenings (8 p.m.)

Permits 52

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 9, 2014

There are several new developments to report in the effort to develop guidance for optimizing building performance through commissioning. The comment period for 0.2P, which is intended to be applied to any type of facility, is scheduled to end Jan.

Building Commissioning 120

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 18, 2023

Under his direction, the Energy Services Department at Goldman Copeland has completed energy audits and retro-commissioning projects for over 50 million square feet of commercial properties, over 10 million square feet of hospitals, and over 10 million square feet of universities.

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Stok

JULY 31, 2019

While we love good intentions, the design of a high performance building doesn’t mean much if it doesn’t operate at the performance standard it was designed to. All too often, building performance is the focus of the design phase but left to chance in operations. This building performance issue is out of control(s)!

Building Commissioning 53

Building Commissioning Building Optimization Building Controls Cost Control 53

UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2023

The post Benefits of Retro-Commissioning Your Buildings appeared first on UK Construction Blog. From HVAC to lighting, plumbing to insulation – retro-commissioning empowers you to fine-tune operations and eliminate wasteful practices that may have become ingrained over time. So, What Exactly Is Retro-Commissioning?

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Building Commissioning Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Efficiency HVAC Systems 64

BDC Network

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Sustainability Group will strengthen Suffolk’s in-house expertise and ability to design and execute a wider range of green building solutions. In design, Swenso collaborates closely with design teams to optimize strategies for cost effectiveness to meet operational carbon goals using life cycle costing.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 5, 2024

We are focused on building on this momentum and using every avenue to decarbonize the water sector, accelerate water stewardship, and advance water and sanitation access for all.” “We continue to grow and scale our impact through solutions and services that enable a more resilient and sustainable future for our customers and communities.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 17, 2022

How to Increase Building Performance and Meet LEED Requirements. The main driving force behind a successful project is improved commissioning—and that’s what you’ll learn about below. . Why is Project Commissioning Important? In construction, commissioning is the process of evaluating a building to be ready for service.

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Vin Civilworld

JULY 2, 2023

Constructing a building encompasses the physical execution of the project, involving activities like excavation, structural construction, and interior finishes. Post-construction activities include testing and inspections, occupancy and commissioning, documentation, and ongoing maintenance.

Building Commissioning 73

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Stantec-designed facility will support growth of high-performance rechargeable battery manufacturing across Canada MAPLE RIDGE, BC — TSX, NYSE: STN Bringing advanced manufacturing and hundreds of jobs to British Columbia, E-One Moli Energy is building a lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing facility in the province.

Geotechnical Engineering 130

Geotechnical Engineering Energy Efficiency Project Management Consulting Facility Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The pilot line is optimized to ensure consistent quality and high performance. The commissioning of the pilot line is a critical milestone in the advancement and adoption of Solidia’s decarbonization technologies, allowing for critical field testing with some of the country’s biggest users of concrete,” said Russell Hill, Ph.D.,

Concrete Pouring 100

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BDC Network

JUNE 5, 2023

Office Buildings Engineers M/E/P Systems Reconstruction & Renovation Resiliency Sustainable Design and Construction The trend toward building electrification in commercial properties with a view toward decarbonization is increasingly at the forefront of the effort to mitigate climate change. Air-to-water heat pump vs boiler footprint.

Renewable Energy Systems 98

Renewable Energy Systems Fire Protection Systems Electrical Systems Energy Efficiency 98

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.

HVAC Systems 130

HVAC Systems HVAC System Installation Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 26, 2024

The schedule incorporated structural, electrical, mechanical, controls, and commissioning with the operating plant’s requirements. With an innovative 3D whiteboard, Planera enables all stakeholders to create, review, and optimize schedules.

Building Optimization 100

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Stok

FEBRUARY 23, 2019

While the ILFI has outlined general requirements that must be met before certifying a project as Zero Carbon, the specific actions needed to design, build, and certify such a project may seem sparse compared to long-established and more prescriptive frameworks like USGBC’s LEED and IWBI’s WELL Building Standard.

Renewable Energy Systems 67

Renewable Energy Systems HVAC System Installation Building Performance Measurement HVAC Systems 67

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 30, 2022

That’s because a finished project will reveal its quality, or lack thereof, once the building is in regular use. That’s why we’ve built some important field collaboration tools into Autodesk Build to help field teams stay on the same page, at any stage. The answer is communication. Too many project photos to manage.

Project Management 98

Project Management Collaboration Building Commissioning Building Standards 98

Construction Specifier

JULY 7, 2023

New England and Greek Revival influences One notable architectural feature in New England is the use of brick-ended structures, which serve as a prominent design element for both public and residential buildings. It pays homage to the historical tradition of New England’s small-town public buildings, characterized by Greek Revival influences.

Architecture 96

Architecture Fire Protection Systems Project Management Consulting Roofing Systems 96

Roads Online

MAY 25, 2023

Related stories: Maximising risk mitigation with InEight Room for optimism: InEight A journey through design management with InEight Train And Upskill Current Workers When workers have more than one area of demonstrable knowledge and skill, they become more flexible.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Risk Management Quality Assurance Infrastructure Development 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Gaining insight into the latest equipment ensures design parameters are known well in advance, enabling seamless procurement, installation, and commissioning without impacting the project schedule for a seamless end-user experience. Players can analyze their performance with data-driven insights to fine-tune their training regimens.

Building Performance Measurement 130

Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Facility Management Structural Systems 130

Stok

APRIL 25, 2023

M&V, MBCx, WTF: Building Performance Monitoring as a Means to Achieve Decarbonization Goals This blog post was co-authored by Stok’s Ally Duncan and Jessica Shaw , summarizing their presentation at AEE West 2023. MBCx provides detailed insight into what is using the energy and why, which enables actionable solutions.

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Electrical Systems Energy Efficiency 98

Stok

APRIL 25, 2023

As building owners and occupiers adopt zero commitments and find their properties subject to energy performance and emissions regulations, the question becomes, ‘how can we achieve these ambitious reduction targets?’ MBCx provides detailed insight into what is using the energy and why, which enables actionable solutions.

Building Performance Measurement 98

Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Electrical Systems Energy Efficiency 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 1, 2023

Assets include system components, moveable equipment, building materials, or even rooms or areas. 3 ways to get more out of asset tracking Here are some ways you can use Autodesk Build’s Assets Module to manage assets more effectively. With Autodesk, you can build your asset hierarchy using categories.

Schedule Management 98

Schedule Management Building Codes Project Management Risk Management 98

CCR Magazine

MARCH 12, 2025

The AABC Commissioning Group ( ACG ) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Facility Management Association ( IFMA ) to support collaboration, education, training, and information sharing. 28-May 1, 2025, Charlotte), the premier conference and expo in commissioning, energy management, & building technology.

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Roads Online

JUNE 20, 2024

Image/Coates From maintaining thermal comfort and personal safety, to enabling manufacturing, building and industrial processes, many businesses rely on temperature-controlled environments. Temporary event spaces often require heating solutions too, particularly in marquees or halls that aren’t geared for climate control.

HVAC System Installation 98

HVAC System Installation Electrical Systems Controls Manufacturing Cost Control 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Nominated by their peers for their exceptional achievements, these under-40 individuals aren't just building structures—they're constructing the future. Not only driving the BIM development from a technology point of view but also from the collaborative aspect, building specific project teams and virtual groups.

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Stok

OCTOBER 21, 2020

As the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL) puts it, “The challenge for architects, engineers, and other building professionals is to design and construct the next generation of laboratories to address both sustainable construction practices and contemporary standards of comfort, security, and safety.”.

Building Design 52

Building Design Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Building Commissioning 52

Stok

OCTOBER 22, 2020

As the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL) puts it, “The challenge for architects, engineers, and other building professionals is to design and construct the next generation of laboratories to address both sustainable construction practices and contemporary standards of comfort, security, and safety.”.

Building Design 52

Building Design Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Building Commissioning 52

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Whether creating new architectural expressions or rehabilitating architecturally significant historic buildings, from stick-built to unitized, “off-the-shelf” commodity to custom bespoke systems, utilizing insulating glass units or opaque spandrel panels, simple flat or complex geometry; it seems the sky is the limit with curtain wall design today.

Wall Systems 104

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Project Management Consulting Steel Fabrication 104

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 10, 2023

Project stakeholders can now synchronize Issues and documents between Bluerithm and Autodesk Build. Teams can run now embed cmBuilder in Autodesk Build or BIM 360 and manage 3D and 4D site logistics simulations without leaving Autodesk Construction Cloud.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Products Distribution Building Materials Manufacturing Building Commissioning 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

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 3, 2018

These bridges demonstrate the way architects, designers, builders, cities, and planning commissions come together to build something both creative and useful for their communities. Scheduling, planning, and collaboration optimization. Scheduling regular safety training is important, so plan for it in the new year.

Schedule Management 75

Schedule Management Site Planning Building Commissioning Collaboration 75

Stok

AUGUST 19, 2021

An integrated design charrette allows stakeholders like the investment team, property management, and building occupants to share their perspectives and ideas about the project at a time when their feedback can still be easily and inexpensively incorporated into the design. A few of these key strategies are outlined below. #1:

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Building Performance Measurement Real Estate Development Building Commissioning 52

Stok

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Denver (February 23, 2021) – Stok, a provider of sustainability and high-performance building services, announces the additions of Vice President of Project and Construction Management Emmy So and Director of Client Solutions Adam Guli. Emmy and Adam are based out of Stok’s Denver office and will service clients across localities.

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