Commercial Construction Blog

MARCH 27, 2018

Prefabricated elements such as pre-cast concrete walls, which Englewood installed for a Blain’s Farm & Fleet store in Romeoville, Ill., Back then, many “old timers” predicted prefabrication was the future. can have a positive impact on a construction project’s schedule and budget.

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Wolgast Corporation

JANUARY 29, 2024

Building an efficient and sustainable commercial building can be perceived to be costly and complicated, but it does not have to be. Working with an experienced Design-Build Contractor can save you money and provide guidance for savings from sustainable and long-lasting material investments.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 26, 2025

Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. Air barriers are essential for maintaining the integrity and performance of building enclosures.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 19, 2024

By: Rich MacGregor, Technical Writer The growing trend towards above ground pump stations is transforming wastewater collection systems, empowering operators to rise above the challenges of conventional submersible pumps. Maintaining operational efficiency is crucial because pump stations consume a significant amount of electricity.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 6, 2025

AIA Photos courtesy Serge Ferrari Group As the world grapples with the increasingly extreme impacts of climate change, architects and builders continue to prioritize materials and building techniques that help manage the effects of wind, rain, flooding, and fires. to the heavy snow loads and harsh winters of the northern U.S.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

We adopted new technologies, embraced sustainable building practices, and were more vocal about the benefits of working in the AEC field. This could involve an increased focus on sustainable construction, leveraging advanced technologies like BIM, and adopting eco-friendly building practices.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Shawn Brennan, Continental Electrical Construction Company. Matt Allread, Gaylor Electric, Inc. Brian Harlow, Interstate Electrical Services . Corey Coleman, Piquette & Howard Electric Service, LLC. Danielle O’Connell, Skanska USA Building Inc. Chris Walker, The PENTA Building Group.

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UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 28, 2025

Innovations such as solar panels, heat pumps and energy-efficient materials, coupled with government incentives, can reduce your carbon footprint and lower your bills. Some manufacturers claim bifacials generate 30% more energy than monofacial panels. Lets take a look at how you can achieve this.

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UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 25, 2025

The UK construction sector has a skills gap despite ambitious building targets. Built-to-measure windows are a quick solution, simplify installation, save on labour and improve building performance. Their energy efficient windows are precision-engineered with quality materials. Measurement eliminates the need for guessing.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Recent disruptions in supply chains, workforce shortages, and other obstacles to project schedules have led more owners and contractors to look for off-site, prefabricated construction methods to improve the quality and efficiency of their builds. Other advantages include the aesthetic quality and durability.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 20, 2022

The submittal log includes information provided to the architect asking for approval for certain materials and equipment before they’re fabricated and sent to the project site. Construction submittals may include thousands of line items such as color charts, material data, samples, color and finish selections, shop drawings, and more.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 13, 2023

And rather than regularly regrading temporary roadways, ring roads are a way to accommodate heavy traffic from the start and make the delivery and handling of materials work smoothly on a consistent and ongoing basis. With carefully organized rigging and setting of the building , crews aren’t working around crane operations.

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Granger Construction

JULY 7, 2023

Granger Construction was honored to join the McLaren Greater Lansing Medical Services Building and Karmanos Cancer Institute project team in receiving a 2023 Engineering Society of Detroit Construction and Design Award. Key trade parterns included Casadei Steel; Dee Cramer; Gunthorpe; Integrity; and Shaw Electric.

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CCR Magazine

JUNE 13, 2024

Green Building Practices Sustainability continues to be at the forefront of commercial construction , with an increased focus on eco-friendly building materials, energy-efficient systems, and sustainable designs.

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UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

As technology advances at a breakneck pace, healthcare facilities must adapt to accommodate increasingly sophisticated machinery and systems. The Rise of Integrated Systems Another significant trend is the move towards integrated healthcare systems.

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CivilJungle

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Sealants are the materials, which are used to seal the progress of substance between two surfaces, or where two different characters meet. The materials used for the manufacturing of sealants are the often chemical compounds, both organic or inorganic. Due to many reasons, in inadequate dewatering, faults in plumbing system etc.,

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 26, 2021

In the construction of Self-healing Concrete cement is the most widely used material, but cement is also contributors one of the biggest to harmful carbon emissions, by using cement we increasing annual global emissions up to 7 percent. Since framework and construction costs remain, while shading and cladding system costs are replaced.

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Building Radar

JANUARY 14, 2020

Building planning: digital for optimized workflow 2. ERP and CRM systems: How to make better use of data resources 3. IoT: building with wireless intelligence 5. Mega-trend in the construction industry: the 3D-printed building 11. Puzzle on the construction site: modular building with prefabrication in factories 14.

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CivilJungle

JULY 4, 2022

After selecting the plot we have to do a soil test, which is equally important to the communication and transportation system. Confirm Electrical and Water Supply in the Area. Choosing Construction Materials. Choosing the construction materials plays a big role in reducing the construction cost. Conduct Soil Test.

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CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Its use of concrete blocks for masonry construction has indeed been quickly established which are higher than conventional construction materials such as bricks and stones. In order to include blocks in the building, the total length and height of the wall must be set correctly such that a single block or a half-length block can be used.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 5, 2020

This is T-SLAB — the future of precast concrete floor systems. Architects, engineers, and contractors are always searching for new, innovative products that can take their projects to the next level, but when it comes to floor systems, the innovation they have been seeking has been sorely lacking for some time. What is T-SLAB?

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 9, 2022

Meet the most innovative precast floor system in the U.S. When Tindall brought its new precast floor system from Denmark to the U.S. customers were not satisfied with accepting the system’s historical performance and European test results. Material properties test. in 2020, the U.S. What is T-SLAB ® ? UNCC testing.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 8, 2020

Introducing T-SLAB—the latest revolution in precast concrete flooring systems. Architects, engineers, and contractors are always searching for new, innovative products that can take their projects to the next level, but when it comes to flooring systems, the innovation they have been seeking has been sorely lacking for some time.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 15, 2024

The building design can affect productivity, efficiency, economic performance, clinical outcomes, and patient and staff satisfaction. Even experienced healthcare designers and specifiers can have questions about the different building products, assemblies, and systems in healthcare facilities. Monolithic ceilings.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

We had just lost a significant opportunity to build a data center for a big-name customer. Compass engaged HED five years ago to build a better partnership. Rather than work at arm’s length, Compass and HED have developed a relational and collaborative approach to the challenges of building large-scale data centers.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 3, 2025

National Tile Day is more than a preview of the latest trends; it is an opportunity to appreciate tile and its countless benefits as a leading, environmentally friendly building material. Ceramic tile is essential in this evolution, thanks to its non-conductive properties that protect electrical systems while maintaining connectivity.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Sustainable building. Massive amounts of data are created from project inception to design, planning, building, closeout, operations and beyond. We’ll walk through hh2’s integration between Sage CRE 300 and Autodesk Build as well as Quickbooks Online, which integrates with Autodesk Build using ACC Connect.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 15, 2023

For one, it’s an opportunity to build a physical legacy. From design and VDC professionals to business and project managers, these construction leaders aren't just building structures and facilities—they're shaping our world. CPPI), Brad worked with the firm's teams to integrate their ERP system with cost management.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Christian Paul , Gilbane Building Company. Brady McKinney , Huston Electric. Regarded as a pioneer of BIM technology at Amazon, Nima Jafari currently serves as the company’s Regional Senior BIM Manager, where he’s building the Emerging Technologies Department in Amazon TES from the ground up. Gilbane Building Company.

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Building Information Management

MAY 19, 2016

Emergency” includes bombings and bomb threats, civil disturbances, fires, explosions, electrical failures, loss of water pressure, chemical and gas leaks, medical emergencies, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes.

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Building Information Management

MAY 19, 2016

Emergency” includes bombings and bomb threats, civil disturbances, fires, explosions, electrical failures, loss of water pressure, chemical and gas leaks, medical emergencies, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes.

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CivilJungle

APRIL 25, 2023

Natural Stone Porch Flooring Stone is costly because of its high material and labor costs , but its beauty and durability are undeniable. However, if you have the funds, it is a terrific flooring choice for the entry porches, which serve as a focal point as visitors enter and exit the building.

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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.

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CivilJungle

APRIL 5, 2021

Slabs are structural elements manufactured from concrete constructed to produce flat surfaces, usually horizontal, in building floors, roofs, bridges. Flat slabs are utilized in parking decks, commercial buildings, hotels. Utilized during a flat plate system, it’s impossible to possess a sizeable span.

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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. 00 31 25 Existing Material Information. Material Testing Information.

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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. 00 31 25 Existing Material Information. Material Testing Information.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 18, 2018

First, here’s a look at all three award winners: Guarantee Electrical Company Director of IT Dennis Heinle (center) accepts his award from Viewpoint’s Chief Products Officer Matt Harris (left) and Viewpoint CEO Manolis Kotzabasakis (right). We literally had nine libraries with distinct information in them in our old system.

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