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Building Optimization Collaboration Environmental Impact Assessment 
Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) is leading the way in modern building design, reshaping how we build, especially when it comes to mass timber. The construction industry is grappling with growing demands for environmental responsibility and project efficiency.
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UK Construction Blog
JULY 19, 2025
In today’s fast-evolving technological landscape, combining Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is changing how we analyze and use 3D data. Understanding BIM and GIS To understand the impact of their integration, it’s essential to know what BIM and GIS are.
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How to Streamline Payment Applications & Lien Waivers Through Innovative Construction Technology
UK Construction Blog
JULY 3, 2025
Key Takeaways The construction industry is responsible for 39% of global carbon emissions, making sustainability transformation essential for environmental protection and business viability, with sustainable practices offering significant cost savings and competitive advantages. What Is Sustainable Construction?
UK Construction Blog
JULY 18, 2025
Important phases include: Assessment Phase: Quickly assess the situation to determine the number of units needed and the best locations for deployment. Coordinated Response and Partner Collaboration A well-coordinated response is crucial for effective deployment of emergency housing.
Safety Services Company
MAY 12, 2025
For contractors, being part of ATIs supply chain is an opportunity to collaborate with an industry titan and make an impact on groundbreaking projects. Failing to meet these requirements by May 12, 2025 , may impact your ability to work with ATI. Answers are optimized to support your overall compliance score.
CCR Magazine
JANUARY 21, 2025
In construction, it means leveraging tools such as Building Information Modeling (BIM), artificial intelligence, drones, and IoT-enabled devices to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and reduce costs. Both governments and clients are demanding greener practices, energy-efficient buildings, and sustainable materials.
UK Construction Blog
JULY 15, 2025
These applications enable real-time collaboration between team members regardless of location, ensuring all stakeholders remain aligned throughout project execution. Current Industry Challenges Construction companies encounter numerous obstacles that directly impact profitability and project success.
UK Construction Blog
JUNE 25, 2025
Legal obligations require employers to assess, control, and review noise exposure under the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005, providing mandatory hearing protection at 80 dB and health surveillance for at-risk workers. Impact drivers create 85-100 decibels when fastening materials.
Jonas Construction
JANUARY 30, 2024
Here are some of the construction technology trends that will dominate in 2024: Additive Manufacturing 3D printing technology is becoming more accessible and affordable, allowing construction companies to create customized building components on-site or in a controlled environment.
UK Construction Blog
JULY 18, 2025
The post Loft Conversion Planning: The Critical Role of Technical Drawings and Structural Assessment appeared first on UK Construction Blog. However, successful loft conversion projects require meticulous planning, precise technical documentation, and thorough structural assessment from the outset.
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. C above pre-industrial levels. 1 The agreement was enacted in 2016.
CCR Magazine
JANUARY 28, 2025
Whether youre building a home, a commercial structure, or improving existing spaces, the quality of your concrete work significantly impacts the project’s success. Understanding the Importance of Concrete in Construction Concrete is more than just a building material; it forms the foundation of modern construction.
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Facilities Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), while critical to reducing rampant environmental and financial waste, is rarely practiced to mature levels capable of delivering signficant improvement. Identify factors that impact TCO. How to demonstrate cost impacts over time. At the core of TCO is actionable information.
Business Facilities
JUNE 25, 2025
However, effective collaboration in FDI requires well-defined practices and a deeper alignment among partners. So far this year, several leading automakers announced plans to either build plants in the U.S. Building codes, zoning and future expansion potential should be considered. as the top destination for FDI. auto factories.
UK Construction Blog
JULY 18, 2025
Article Created in Collaboration with the Rayflex Group Key Takeaways PVC sheets offer exceptional versatility with thicknesses ranging from 0.5mm to 20mm and dimensions up to 20 metres long by 2200mm wide, making them suitable for diverse applications from advertising displays to industrial barriers.
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Based in New York, Circa is a startup focused on developing tools and data for life cycle assessment (LCA), which analyzes the potential environmental impacts of products and services during their entire life cycle. We are looking forward to growing our clients’ positive environmental impact on the planet with this alliance.”
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 11, 2024
By Ken MacDonald, Regional Director of Environmental Permitting and Compliance with UES First, a secret is only a secret if one doesn’t know it. However, between a proposal to harness the sun’s power and throwing the switch lies the complexity of environmental permitting. Spoiler alert: There are no real “secrets.”
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Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 10, 2024
Neetha Vasan is a Senior Microclimate Scientist and Associate at Rowan William Davies & Irwin (RWDI) LLC, who specializes in building engineering with a focus on assessing the aerodynamic and wind resistant properties of construction projects.
PN - Project Management
DECEMBER 10, 2024
By harnessing the potential of data-driven insights, construction professionals can address challenges, optimize processes, and deliver superior results. Tracking workforce productivity , material usage, machinery performance, and environmental conditions produces a constant data stream. What Is Big Data in Construction?
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
By Kristin Dispenza, Advancing Organizational Excellence Cement has historically been so far upstream in a building’s supply chain that designers, engineers, and building owners ignored the details of its production. Such flexibility is needed, since going “the last mile” in energy optimization can require inventive solutions.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 19, 2023
SAN DIEGO — A digital toolkit purpose-built to equip decision makers with key climate insights was recognized with a Sustainable Product Award from the Sustainability, Environmental Achievement and Leadership (SEAL) 2023 Business Sustainability Awards. Our goal is to make it faster and easier for them to get to actionable decisions.”
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Autodesk Construction Cloud
DECEMBER 21, 2023
We don't always throw around the word "revolutionary," but building information modeling (BIM) has truly been that over the last few decades. Remember, BIM is all about creating and managing the information of buildings. Shape 3D is the fundamental and most common use of BIM, and it represents the basic structure of a building.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 10, 2024
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.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 17, 2024
2 Buildings are responsible for approximately 42 percent of CO2 emissions, 15 percent of which is attributed to the embodied carbon of materials. trillion sf) of building floorspace by 2060—equivalent space of New York City added every month for 40 years—the time for the industry to act is now. Millions of properties across the U.S.
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PN - Project Management
MARCH 26, 2024
." Ensuring the safety and integrity of the construction materials needed to complete a build is a huge priority. From safeguarding against theft to protecting against environmental factors, not properly protecting your construction materials can significantly impact project timelines, quality and budgets!
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. The key is to integrate AR seamlessly with communication processes to maintain effective collaboration without the traditional silos and disconnects between the office and field.
UK Construction Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Yet, amidst the focus on building impressive structures, the crucial aspect of managing these facilities often takes a backstage. Facility management (FM) is the unsung hero that ensures seamless operations, optimal functionality, and sustainability long after the construction dust settles. This is done through facility management.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 11, 2024
The impact of artificial intelligence is incredibly profound, which is why AI in the construction market is expected to be worth $151.1 AI applications may include advanced project management tools, predictive analytics for risk assessment, and optimization of construction processes. billion by 2032.
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.
Building Radar
JULY 25, 2024
These technologies enable predictive analytics, optimizing inventory management, demand forecasting, and risk assessment. Learn more about blockchain’s impact on supply chains at TraxTech. Automation in warehouses and logistics centers helps optimize inventory management and reduce operational costs.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 12, 2023
That said, it’s worth noting that AI can have a tremendous and positive impact, particularly in the construction industry. In recent years, technology and digital collaboration have accelerated in construction. With the right AI technology, you can even test various environmental conditions and situations in the model.
Stok
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Some exciting news coming out of California means big things for Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs), which analyze a product’s full life cycle environmental impacts and identify prioritized areas for carbon reduction. AB 2446 will have a large impact on developers and the development landscape in California and beyond.
Building Radar
JULY 31, 2024
Key Technological Trends in Construction Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Information Modeling (BIM) has been a game-changer in the construction industry. According to Epicflow , BIM is enhancing collaboration among project stakeholders and improving the accuracy of project plans.
Construction Specifier
MAY 2, 2025
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.
CCR Magazine
JANUARY 16, 2024
Highlighting the impact of automation and digital tools, it explores how these advancements are revolutionizing productivity and compliance, reshaping the way construction projects are managed and executed. Enhanced Communication and Collaboration: Automation also extends to communication and collaboration tools.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 17, 2022
How to Increase Building Performance and Meet LEED Requirements. In construction, commissioning is the process of evaluating a building to be ready for service. Sustainable Solutions: Commissioning for Improved Building Performance . In construction, last impressions matter.
CCR Magazine
JUNE 26, 2024
Whether you’re updating an old office building, revamping retail space, or converting a warehouse into modern offices, the ultimate goal is clear: maximize the property’s value. Strategic Planning and Feasibility Assessment Before starting any renovation project, it’s important to carefully plan and assess feasibility.
Construction Junkie Blog
AUGUST 23, 2021
Savvy GCs do their best to factor in common challenges before they arise, in order to mitigate the impact of construction delays on their bottom line. The most common (and most impactful) pitfall for large-scale construction is an unrealistic timeline. The most common culprits they anticipate are these: Faulty scheduling. Bottlenecks.
CCR Magazine
JULY 2, 2023
By streamlining construction waste management processes, you can realize significant cost savings, enhance efficiency, and contribute to environmental sustainability. This blog post will discuss various strategies you can implement during renovation projects to improve waste management and reduce the impact on the environment.
Stok
OCTOBER 21, 2021
ESG encompasses the environmental, social, and governance performance of a company and has a strong correlation to the company’s financial performance and potential for long-term value creation. Source: The Impacter. If there’s one single topic that every corporate real estate professional should have on their mind in 2021, it’s ESG.
CCR Magazine
MARCH 14, 2024
Among these critical structural interventions, underpinning plays a pivotal role, often unnoticed by the layman yet serving as the backbone of a successfully renovated commercial building. providing invaluable insights into this essential process. providing invaluable insights into this essential process.
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.
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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. Unintelligible language can lead to misunderstandings, miscommunication, miscues in collaborations, and mistakes.
CCR Magazine
JULY 6, 2023
Factors Influencing Affordability and Quality Construction Materials: The choice of construction materials significantly impacts both affordability and quality. While opting for lower-cost materials can reduce upfront expenses, it may compromise the durability and long-term maintenance of the building.
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