Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

By Tracy Cook Photos courtesy Tarkett There are many expectations from indoor spaces today: they must look aesthetically pleasing but be strong enough to withstand heavy use, be easy to clean but not feel sterile and unwelcoming, and they should feature healthy, sustainable materials that support human and environmental health.

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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.

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Roads Online

MARCH 14, 2024

Yet despite having less to work with, regional councils are launching exciting, high-impact initiatives ranging from responsive design to futuristic eco-transport. How does investment in infrastructure in regional and remote areas impact community liveability, and what feedback are you receiving from residents about these changes?

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 1, 2025

The post Digital Marketing for Construction Companies: Building Your Online Presence in 2025 appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The transformation extends beyond simple website presence to encompass sophisticated digital ecosystems that attract, nurture, and convert prospects whilst building lasting client relationships.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 2, 2025

Whether you’re renovating your home, upgrading your office, or enhancing an industrial facility, epoxy flooring delivers outstanding performance in high-traffic environments. Understanding Epoxy Resin Flooring Epoxy resin flooring transforms concrete surfaces into durable, high-performance industrial floors.

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Specification Product Update

JULY 21, 2023

The new line will enable contractors, designers and specifiers to choose materials with zero impact on climate change, promoting more ethical and conscientious choices. The team measures the impacts products have on the environment throughout their life-cycle using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methods.

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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.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

Assessing Your Garage Space and Planning Improvements Transforming your garage requires thorough preparation before any renovation work begins. A proper assessment helps identify both limitations and opportunities in your space. Measure the entire garage space including height, width, and depth using a tape measure.

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Specification Product Update

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Mapei UK has extended its range of low environmental impact products. The new Zero Line now includes six building products, now available in the UK – from cementitious mortars to pre-blended grout. The portfolio demonstrates Mapei’s commitment to the planet, to people and to biodiversity.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 9, 2022

Deep energy renovations of commercial and multi-unit residential buildings are critical if cities want to tackle their climate emissions on a large scale. and Canada have announced initiatives that will simultaneously help meet environmental protection targets as well as drive post-pandemic economic recovery. Photo courtesy ROCKWOOL.

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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. The purpose of the building determines what types of noise pollution creates “pain points” for occupants.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. The architectural design of curtain walls must be developed alongside increasing demand for high-performing, energy-efficient solutions. Jackson, AIA Photo courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Its strength, durability, and resiliency are integral to sustainable building practices and support a growing emphasis on climate resilience. Along the project value chain, however, other stakeholders are responsible for key decisions that impact concretes overall embodied carbon impact.

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BDC Network

JUNE 26, 2024

5 ways ESG can influence design and create opportunities 0 qpurcell Wed, 06/26/2024 - 11:14 Sustainability Gensler sustainability leaders Stacey Olson, Anthony Brower, and Audrey Handelman share five ways they're rethinking designing for ESG, using a science-based approach that can impact the ESG value chain.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 27, 2023

Of those emissions, 27% are attributed to building operations, known as “operational carbon”. Meanwhile, building and infrastructure materials and the construction processes used to erect a building account for 13% of emissions, or “embodied carbon".

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

In 2023, the construction industry grappled with the lingering effects of supply chain disruptions, inflation, and ever-present labor shortages —a narrative that has become all too familiar. We adopted new technologies, embraced sustainable building practices, and were more vocal about the benefits of working in the AEC field.

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Building Information Management

JUNE 27, 2012

Move from being 80% Reactive 20% Preventative to 80% Preventative 20% Reactive (or less)… and reduce overall cost and environmental impact. Identify and Rank Problems and Opportunities – Inventory, Physical and Functional Conditions, Deficiencies and Costs and Associated Impacts vs. Time. Organizational Resources.

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Levelset

OCTOBER 31, 2022

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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CCR Magazine

MARCH 21, 2024

Water waste in commercial buildings is a pressing issue that directly impacts not only utility costs but the environment as well. As industries strive towards sustainability, there are effective measures you can take to ensure your commercial space is part of the solution.

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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. If you’re willing to get on board, the use of AI in construction could help improve safety, productivity, quality, and other vital measures. Machine learning is a subset of AI.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2024

This article explores the impact of remote work on commercial space maintenance, which now requires a dynamic and adaptive approach. With fewer employees physically present in the office, common areas, hallways, and workstations get less wear and tear. This shift presents both challenges and opportunities for facility managers.

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CCR Magazine

JUNE 26, 2024

The Underwater Workforce Commercial divers are highly trained professionals who perform various tasks underwater. Commercial divers use advanced equipment to provide accurate assessments, ensuring the site is suitable for building. Safety Measures in Commercial Diving Comprehensive Training Safety starts with thorough training.

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UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The post Building Your Construction Career: A Complete Guide to Industry Success appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The sector shows strong growth potential, especially in emerging roles like BIM coordination, drone operations, and sustainable construction, with annual growth rates of 12-20% in green building initiatives.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Contractor risk management system deals with an experienced organization of contractors, we can assess, identify, and control the risk of the construction project. Firstly the construction site, maximum risks are happening like worker accidents; so, we need to provide safety measures to the workers. What Is Contractor Risk Management

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Building Information Management

AUGUST 29, 2012

Excel) and COTS tools for are used for various aspects of facility life-cycle management – strategic planning, capital planning and management/financial modeling, construction delivery, maintenance management, spaces planning/untilization, building automation/security, project management, etc. INTRODUCTION. Proprietary (e.g.,

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

to create an effective, durable, and building code-compliant assembly. These components and their effect on building performance are outside the scope of this article. Similarly, open-cell spray polyurethane foam (ocSPF) is used in building envelope assemblies as an air and thermal barrier.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 10, 2017

Examples: buildings, roadways, dams, bridges, utilities, mass transit, airports, equipment. benchmark: reference point or metric against which a process, product, or service can be measured. built environment: buildings, land/landscaped areas, infrastructure and other construction works. objective: result to be achieved.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

The allure of oak frames as a building material lies in its robustness and the natural warmth it adds to any design. Opting for a self-build conservatory kit presents a cost-effective alternative to traditional extensions, providing an alluring addition to a property that increases its value while enhancing the quality of living space.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Today, several dynamic factors play a significant role: Climate change impacts: Regions are increasingly experiencing extreme heat, and some climate zones now require air conditioning installations where they previously did not. Harsher winter storms and persistent droughts are also becoming more common.

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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.

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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. For instance, AI can analyze weather patterns to recommend optimal work schedules or assess project data to suggest cost-saving measures.

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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. For architects, specifiers, and manufacturers, the widespread adoption of electrified door hardware presents both opportunities and challenges.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Across our 80+ construction sessions led by a powerhouse of industry leaders and experts, AU2021 revealed some undeniable truths about the future of the industry—and the trends impacting the economics of your business most. Forgive the crassness, but the old adage “proper planning prevents p**s poor performance” couldn’t be more true.

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UK Construction Blog

AUGUST 7, 2024

The post Learn About the Latest News About the Future of Construction, UK Construction Sector Grows Fastest in 2 Years, on AI Utilisation, and Drones in Revolutionising Building to Boost UK Housing appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Labour has promised to reform the building industry since winning the general election.

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Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

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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Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

These contracts allow the government to acquire an indefinite quantity, within stated limits, of supplies or services during a fixed period, with deliveries or performance to be scheduled by placing orders with the contractor. Impact of FASA. Performance-Based Statement of Work for Orders. Steven Kelman. Administrator.

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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. He co-led the evaluation and deployment of Autodesk Build as DPR's collaborative project management solution.

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