Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Even when people are inside, it is hard to block out intruding and distracting noises within the space people are in; noise coming from adjacent rooms, areas above or below, or from hallways; or even from outside the building. The purpose of the building determines what types of noise pollution creates “pain points” for occupants.

Building Performance Measurement 64

Building Performance Measurement Ceiling Systems Project Management Consulting Flooring Systems 64

BDC Network

MARCH 29, 2024

Demystifying carbon offsets vs direct reductions 0 qpurcell Fri, 03/29/2024 - 11:18 Sustainability Chris Forney, Principal, Brightworks Sustainability, and Rob Atkinson, Senior Project Manager, IA Interior Architects, share the misconceptions about carbon offsets and identify opportunities for realizing a carbon-neutral building portfolio.

Energy Efficiency 85

Energy Efficiency Environmental Impact Assessment HVAC System Installation Building Materials Manufacturing 85

Construction Specifier

MARCH 20, 2025

By Chuck Knickerbocker Photo Simon Hurst Photography/courtesy Technical Glass Products (TGP) Glazing systems are significant in connecting interior spaces to the outdoors, making them a popular option for todays sleek and modern building facades. Consider aluminumthe historical framing material for curtain walls.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Steel Fabrication Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Construction Specifier

JUNE 25, 2024

and Steven Gaynor, MBA Photo courtesy Tenmat New York City recently became the first jurisdiction in the country to reject and rewrite major sections of the International Building Code’s ( IBC ’s) language around fire protection in exterior facades. For decades, buildings have relied on intumescent materials for fire control.

Fire Protection System Installation 59

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Building Code Compliance Building Codes 59

Stok

OCTOBER 21, 2020

With their strict technical requirements and rigorous performance standards, laboratories and other high-tech life science facilities present a unique opportunity for sustainable design and construction innovation. If the space can’t perform to exact requirements, the tenant can’t use it and the schedule is delayed.

Building Design 52

Building Design Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Energy Efficiency 52

Stok

OCTOBER 22, 2020

With their strict technical requirements and rigorous performance standards, laboratories and other high-tech life science facilities present a unique opportunity for sustainable design and construction innovation. If the space can’t perform to exact requirements, the tenant can’t use it and the schedule is delayed.

Building Design 52

Building Design Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Energy Efficiency 52

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Hydraulic door opener and closer, assume a critical role in the domain of modern architecture and building design, due to their usefulness and comfort. These gadgets, controlled by hydraulic mechanisms, have revolutionized how we installed the doors, offering simple methods as well as improved energy effectiveness.

HVAC System Installation 64

HVAC System Installation Building Controls Cost Control Controls Manufacturing 64

UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

The increasing awareness of environmental impacts caused by consumption has heightened interest in sustainability and green practices, particularly in the building and construction industry. Such designs reduce the building’s carbon footprint and ensure efficient energy use, setting a standard for future construction projects to follow.

Renewable Energy Systems 64

Renewable Energy Systems Green Building Building Materials Manufacturing Energy Efficiency 64

Construction Specifier

JULY 25, 2024

Left unaddressed, this moisture can migrate into various areas of the structure, including into the roofing system, leaving materials wet and deteriorating. thick concrete floor slab poured in an enclosed building generates about 908 L (240 gal) water per 93 m 2 (1,000 sf) of concrete. A 102-mm (4-in.)-thick

Roofing Systems 59

Roofing Systems Construction Management Concrete Pouring Wall Systems 59

Construction Specifier

APRIL 22, 2025

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. These systems combine convenience with cutting-edge security, reshaping how people interact with their surroundings.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Building Code Compliance Controls Manufacturing 52

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 30, 2024

As the demand for innovative hospitals, behavioral health centers, and ambulatory clinics continues to rise, woven metal fabric is an attractive, resilient, and dynamic material that can be used to construct positive patient experiences and built environments that support physical and mental healing. Why metal fabric?

Steel Fabrication 59

Steel Fabrication Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Fire Protection System Installation 59

CCR Magazine

MARCH 20, 2024

Whether the pollution is sourced outdoors or where our daily activities arise, pets play a role, and even some building materials in the deterioration of building air quality. Sometimes, it is really good that the air conditioning system has the full capability of improving the indoor air quality in your house.

Maintenance 52

Maintenance HVAC System Installation HVAC Systems Quality Control 52

CivilJungle

JUNE 1, 2022

Also, Read: What Is Skillion Roof | Types of Skillion Roof | Uses of Skillion Roof | How to Build a Skillion Roof. Material strength or other technical indicators. The acquisition of interlayers, such as manufacturer buildings to office buildings, needs several extra layers inside the plant. Why Need Retrofitting?

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation Fire Protection System Installation Energy Efficiency Structural Systems 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2024

During a building’s initial construction, providing fall protection for workers assembling, erecting, and/or finishing roof trusses is a difficult task with complicated challenges. During the lifetime of the building, the safety of individuals accessing the roof for a multitude of reasons must be considered.

Roofing Systems 52

Roofing Systems HVAC System Installation Safety Regulations Building Performance Measurement 52

CivilJungle

MAY 28, 2021

Construction is the methodology of developing a building or infrastructure. Manufacturing refers to production of comparable items with no particular purchaser, while construction occurs on a location for a known client. What is Building Construction? Building development is the methodology of addition of structure to property.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Manufacturing Building Permits Project Management Consulting 52

Buildern

MAY 4, 2023

Importance of Construction Terminology Building terms and unique collocations are like the secret sauce that makes communication in the industry smooth and efficient. Think of it like building a sturdy foundation for your knowledge. Get ready to explore the building blocks of construction and the fancy words that come with them!

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Electrical Wiring Installation HVAC System Installation Heavy Lifting Transportation 52

Construction Daily News

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Adopting the necessary measures for a sustainable construction project is a conscientious step toward creating functional and environmentally responsible structures. Recycled Materials for Structural Components Choosing recycled steel and concrete in structural elements can significantly cut costs.

Sustainability 40

Sustainability Budgeting Renewable Energy Systems Roofing Systems 40

Building Radar

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Whether you’re a construction manager, contractor, architect, or just someone involved in a building project, understanding the terminology is crucial. Sustainable construction refers to building practices that aim to minimize the environmental impact of a project throughout its lifecycle.

General Contracting 52

General Contracting Building Code Compliance Building Materials Manufacturing Project Management 52

Revit OpEd

APRIL 14, 2016

Last night I was able to download and install Building Design Suite 2017 from my Autodesk subscription account. Autodesk Raytracer is used when you render a material preview. In a project it might look this if we create a unique subcategory for Building Edges and Roof Drains. Long Post Warning, worth it I hope.

Steel Fabrication 75

Steel Fabrication Schedule Management Piping Installation Wall Systems 75

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.

Sustainability 59

Sustainability Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Systems Building Performance Measurement 59

Work Gearz

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Making a house or an industry or a commercial building is our dream, but we cannot make it come true without the help of the construction workers who work day and night in the hazardous environments, handle cements and sand, walk in watery areas and carry those heavy bricks and loads. Materials: Front - 300D woven polyester.

Building Products Distribution 40

Building Products Distribution Site Planning Fire Protection System Installation Change Management 40

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Preventive maintenance services should be performed by a qualified manufacturer’s service representative. Review manufacturer’s instructions. Notify affected personnel before performing PM (alarmed or security entrances). Check hydraulic unit fluid level and pressures/ change fluid per manufactures recommendations.

Maintenance 40

Maintenance Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Electrical Wiring Installation 40

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. Measured Drawing Information. 00 31 25 Existing Material Information.

Fire Protection System Installation 45

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Collaboration Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 45

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. Measured Drawing Information. 00 31 25 Existing Material Information.

Fire Protection System Installation 45

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Collaboration Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 45

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2016

Job Order Contracting enables a pre-qualified contractor(s) to perform repair, renovation, or minor construction of a facility or other form of built structure based on pre-described and pre-priced tasks as defined within a Unit Price Book – UPB. Work Limits.

Contracts 60

Contracts General Contracting Building Materials Manufacturing Insurance Management 60

Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2016

ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials. BL: Base Line, Building Line, Block. BLDG: Building. CTSC: Communications Systems Terminal Cabinet. EIFS: Exterior Insulation and Finish System. FBM: Foot Board Measure. HVAC: Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning. ASPH: Asphalt. ASSY: Assembly.

Painting/finishing 40

Painting/finishing Fire Protection System Installation Electrical Wiring Installation Fire Protection Systems 40

Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2016

ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials. BL: Base Line, Building Line, Block. BLDG: Building. CTSC: Communications Systems Terminal Cabinet. EIFS: Exterior Insulation and Finish System. FBM: Foot Board Measure. HVAC: Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning. ASPH: Asphalt. ASSY: Assembly.

Painting/finishing 40

Painting/finishing Fire Protection System Installation Electrical Wiring Installation Fire Protection Systems 40

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 13, 2017

ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials. BL: Base Line, Building Line, Block. BLDG: Building. CTSC: Communications Systems Terminal Cabinet. EIFS: Exterior Insulation and Finish System. FBM: Foot Board Measure. HVAC: Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning. ASPH: Asphalt. ASSY: Assembly.

Painting/finishing 40

Painting/finishing Fire Protection System Installation Electrical Wiring Installation Fire Protection Systems 40

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 10, 2024

With so many advancements in construction, owners and developers face a unique set of challenges when it comes to building resilience. Evolving energy codes, frequent and intense weather events, and growing awareness of embodied carbon in construction materials highlight the importance of long-term thinking in building design and development.

Building Code Compliance 130

Building Code Compliance Building Codes Building Resilience HVAC System Installation 130

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Each type requires specific construction methods, from shell construction to complete build-outs, with project scales ranging from small developments under 50,000 square feet to large-scale projects exceeding 100,000 square feet.

Property Management 52

Property Management Building Code Compliance Building Materials Manufacturing HVAC System Installation 52