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Zweig Group’s 2024 Rising Stars In the AEC Industry

Civil + Structural Engineer

By recognizing the young professionals already making a profound impact on the AEC industry, we are able to get a full view of its future. This impact also extends to work done in their communities as well as leadership and mentorship within their firms. For me, Rising Stars is the perfect way to start the awards season.

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

Levelset

Governments balance the needs of both by requiring contractors, property owners, and others involved in construction to mitigate the effect of building activity on the environment, including air, water, and animal and plant life. 7 key environmental laws in construction. National Environmental Policy Act. Clean Water Act.

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From LEED to WELL: Certifying healthy, resilient, and sustainable buildings

Construction Specifier

The focus now includes how well a building serves its occupants and the environment, especially in the face of increasing climate challenges. It supports LEED strategies for site development, thermal comfort, and long-term building performance.

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Securing the future: Electrification of doors and hardware

Construction Specifier

Over the past few decades, electrified hardware and doors have revolutionized how buildings are secured and accessed, from hotels and hospitals to office spaces and apartment complexes. Integrating these elements has created opportunities for project teams to collaborate on seamless, secure building designs.

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Industry Focus: Food Processing – The Process Of Consistency

Business Facilities

The food processing industry works to convert raw materials, such as grains, dairy products and meats, to processed food. The time it would take to cook a meal consisting only of raw materials would be much too long for the busy lives of most Americans. This aids in long-distance transportation as well as long-time storage.

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BIM Glossary Terms and Definitions – NBIMS-US – 2013

Building Information Management

Building Information Modeling Model Management. BIM is a term which represents three separate but linked functions: Building Information Modeling: Is a BUSINESS PROCESS for generating and leveraging building data to design, construct and operate the building during its lifecycle. Life-cycle Assessment. Attribute.

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Buyer’s Guide to Evaluating and Selecting Construction Project Management Software

In Eight

Technology environment considerations are important to your decision because they may impact time to deployment and return on investment. Shared systems data can include cost, revenue, accounting, materials procurement, human resources, risk management and much more.