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Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The new water management standard enforces Mandatory Water Systems Management Plans, Active Automatic Flow Monitoring Shutoff (AAFMS), and coverage for temporary and permanent water systems. Equally, many insurers will require compliance with JCoP guidelines to provide coverage.
UK Construction Blog
JULY 3, 2025
Sustainable construction delivers measurable economic benefits, including reduced operational costs, higher property values (3-15% rental premiums), and access to government incentives, whilst circular economy approaches can boost profitability by up to 26%. What Is Sustainable Construction?
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How to Streamline Payment Applications & Lien Waivers Through Innovative Construction Technology
Commercial Construction Blog
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Working with some of the best Directors of Construction, architects, and project managers in the business, we understand that risk management is a core concern for our clients. From financial overruns to project delays, unexpected risks can impact budgets, timelines, and overall project success.
Construction Daily News
APRIL 3, 2025
But as Lynx contemplates a massive new maintenance facility in Osceola County, Florida, we see an opportunity that extends far beyond simply housing buses. Lynx is considering building its Southern Operations and Maintenance Facility on a 59-acre site in northern Osceola County. This perspective misses the longer view.
UK Construction Blog
JULY 1, 2025
The UK construction industry is experiencing a digital transformation, but many safety management systems remain trapped in the office whilst crews struggle with outdated paperwork on site. Inefficient safety management leads to delayed project starts, increased admin costs, failed audits, and potentially compromised safety standards.
UK Construction Blog
MAY 2, 2025
Available in various types (standard prestressed, high strength and fair-faced options) and sizes (widths from 100mm to 215mm and lengths from 600mm to 3000mm), these lintels can accommodate diverse building requirements. What Are Precast Concrete Lintels?
CCR Magazine
APRIL 3, 2025
Without adequate on-site restroom facilities, workers may need to leave the job site to find a restroom, leading to significant lost time. According to industry studies, workers without convenient restrooms can waste up to 40 minutes per day traveling to and from distant facilities.
CCR Magazine
DECEMBER 11, 2024
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), prolonged exposure to fine particulate matter can increase the risk of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. While HEPA filters have been a standard in air purification, recent upgrades are enhancing their performance. Key Innovations in Air Purifier Technology 1.
iField Smart
MAY 4, 2025
It provides an accurate and in-depth record of the final build. As-Built drawings are visual deliverables that help understand a physical snapshot of a building project. As-Built drawings are crucial references that encourage renovations, facilities management, and maintenance. What are As-Built Drawings?
OmTrak
JANUARY 14, 2025
Champion Validated Data What wed like to see : Building a transparent data environment where validated information drives decision-making. How we can do this : Adopt tools for real-time data validation before its used, ensuring compliance and reducing risks.
UK Construction Blog
JULY 18, 2025
Light steel frame systems are innovative construction methods that utilize thin sheets of steel, known as cold-formed steel, for building structures. Common applications include walls, roofs, and floors in various building types. With increasing focus on sustainable building practices, light steel framing stands out as a viable choice.
UK Construction Blog
JUNE 25, 2025
Key Takeaways Construction workers face severe hearing risks, with 23% suffering from hearing loss compared to 20% across all industries, and three out of four workers exposed to hazardous noise levels exceeding 85 decibels daily. Power tools present constant exposure risks across different trades.
CCR Magazine
MARCH 24, 2025
The National Electrical Code (NEC) sets the rules for electrical work in commercial buildings across the United States. New rules focus on things like energy efficiency, improved safety measures, and renewable energy integration. For instance, recent electrical standards now require energy audits for commercial buildings.
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
While there are many high-performance flooring solutions, including some custom options for specific uses, one surface stands above the rest in terms of versatility: hybrid carpet. The three layers are fused together to create a durable floor cover that looks like carpet but performs like a resilient sheet. What is hybrid carpet?
OmTrak
JULY 16, 2025
In this article, I’ll explore lessons from history, from Ford’s production lines to the Empire State Building, and why the real productivity breakthrough for construction may lie in an overlooked KPI: quality. The ACA estimates that “Improvements to the industry’s productivity performance could save Australia $47 billion annually.”
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 14, 2025
Key Takeaways Air quality monitoring is the continuous measurement of pollutants that provides crucial data for detecting harmful contaminants, with systems tracking parameters including humidity, temperature, CO2, VOCs and formaldehyde across diverse environments. Every breath you take matters.
UK Construction Blog
JULY 14, 2025
However, the right cable type and organized management practices are just the beginning—working with experienced cabling installers at data centers can help you sidestep issues before they escalate. This inventory will help you pinpoint any outdated or non-compliant components that could hinder performance or scalability.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 5, 2024
Since 2019, Xylem technology has enabled water managers around the world to treat over 13 billion cubic meters of water for reuse – equivalent to the domestic water needs of 197 million people annually. The commitments are captured in Xylem’s 2023 Sustainability Report , which also details the company’s progress to advance water security.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 1, 2023
million square foot Terminal C facility addresses the challenges of rapid growth by increasing capacity while continuing to provide an exemplary passenger experience. Construction Management Co.: Terminal C’s design successfully navigated an aggressive four-year construction schedule without disrupting airport operations.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
By Yaron Dycian, Chief Product and Strategy Officer, WINT Water Intelligence Building and operating a modern commercial property or industrial facility requires a major ongoing investment of resources. Unfortunately, inefficiency and mismanagement of water resources remain among the most significant threats to a building’s performance.
Building Information Management
JUNE 20, 2012
Key Topics / Take Aways: Identify and advance technologies, processes, and management practices that improve the performance of federal facilities over their entire life-cycle, from planning to disposal. Predicting Outcomes of Investments in Maintenance and Repair for Federal Facilities. Potential to quantify.
Building Information Management
JUNE 29, 2016
Asset Competency Model & Efficient Facility Management #101. Until Owners understand and are capable of organizational wide deployment of ASSET COMPETENCY MODELS, productivity across the AEC and Facility Management sector will remain poor. Developing and Managing PEOPLE. Developing and Managing PEOPLE.
Job Order Contracting
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Sustainable Facilities Management will require a fundamental change in mindset. Why does it matter? – The application of system thinking to facilities management (FM) and the AECOO sector, and associated tools and support processes, can consistently ensure the delivery of quality, sustainable outcomes, on time and on budget.
iField Smart
JULY 11, 2024
The Challenges of Traditional As-Built Documentation: The traditional approach to creating and managing as-built drawings is fraught with difficulties, often resulting in delays, budget overruns, and potential safety hazards. The painstaking manual revision of drawings further exacerbates the risk of inaccuracies.
Building Information Management
FEBRUARY 10, 2016
The efficient renovation, repair, maintenance and new construction of facilities and infrastructure has proven an insurmountable challenge for most real property Owners. Change management . Risk/reward is shared an additional work and resources are allocated based upon performance.
Job Order Contracting
JUNE 26, 2017
Facilities Operations & Maintenance Management considerations span several areas. Metrics/Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Facilities Operations & Maintenance Management. A comprehensive written facilities management operations and maintenance manual and/or execution guide is a fundamental requirement.
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 25, 2017
An introduction to LEAN Facilities Management involves discussions about collaboration, competencies, tools, interpersonal relationships, delegation, strategy formulation, implementation, monitoring, and ongoing improvement. Shared risk/reward. Key performance indicators (KPIs). Owner competency and leadership.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 5, 2022
“The heart of every construction project is collaboration,” said Jim Lynch, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Autodesk Construction Solutions in last week’s Construction Session at Autodesk University. . Autodesk Build supports advanced construction workflows . EarthCam . StructionSite .
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 10, 2024
The 2024 Class of Rising Stars in the AEC Industry Jeremy Mano Architect/Project Manager ARRIVE Architecture Group Bedford, TX Jeremy Mano is a bright architectural professional who stands out not only for his innovative designs but also for his commitment to teaching, research, public service, leadership, and exemplary time management.
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 12, 2018
A LEAN Facilities Management Roadmap can help any committed organization maximize value from its built environment. What is a LEAN Facilities Management Roadmap? A LeanFMR provides essential information that helps organizations make better decisions about facilities reinvestment. Step-by-step plan.
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 20, 2023
To meet their responsibilities as stakeholders of the built environment ( facilities and other built structures ), public sector owners need to have the ability create credible construction cost estimate for ALL repair, renovation, maintenance (FSRM), and new build projects. T The following figure, for example, was produced in 1972.
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Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 30, 2018
An understanding of LEAN fundamentals and their application to O&M and overall Facilities Management is of great benefit to all participants and stakeholders. Shared, performance-based risk/reward. LEAN Practices for Optimized Facilities O&M Overview. Capital planning and management. Cost estimating.
BDC Network
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Mike Moreland and Ross Ferries Laboratories Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Facility Managers Architects Building Owners When the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in the United States in 2020, the American research community experienced a sudden spike in funding.
Job Order Contracting
JUNE 14, 2021
Owner leadership and commitment remain the only solution to rampant facilities repair, renovation, and new build waste. If you are a public sector facilities management professional, it’s your choice whether to implement significant improvement, or continue to make the mistakes of the many.
Building Information Management
JULY 12, 2016
Facilities Management in the U.S. – R.I.P. If I see another article about how great facilities management professionals (FMers) are, or how misunderstood, I think my head will explode. First and foremost Owner must demonstrate LEADERSHIP throughout all aspects of physical asset life-cycle management.
Building Information Management
JULY 12, 2016
Facilities Management in the U.S. – R.I.P. If is see another article about how great facilities management professionals (FMers) are, or how misunderstood, I think my head will explode. First and foremost Owner must demonstrate LEADERSHIP throughout all aspects of physical asset life-cycle management.
iField Smart
APRIL 2, 2024
Validation of construction accuracy, design specifications compliance, error detection, and documenting modifications during construction improve project quality and reduce risks. Create a precise illustration of completed construction to reduce risks, rework, and disputes.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 12, 2023
If you’re willing to get on board, the use of AI in construction could help improve safety, productivity, quality, and other vital measures. AI is a broad field in computer science that deals with creating smart machines that can perform tasks that otherwise typically require human intelligence. Machine learning is a subset of AI.
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Improving facilities and maintenance outcomes begins with a strategic review of objectives and alignment with integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery processes. Build preeminent performance improvement capabilities driven by information and shared knowledge. Significant Performance Improvements.
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Construction Specifier
AUGUST 22, 2024
1 Many recent studies combined with the growing adoption of evidence-based design principles have illuminated the importance of healthcare facility design on the overall patient experience and the relationship it has with healing and wellness. Positive patient outcomes and experiences within a healthcare facility is important.
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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Building Information Management
AUGUST 29, 2012
BIM is the life-cycle modeling and management of the built environment supported by digital technology. Note: I use the terms “facility” or “facilities” to include any built structure.). Note: I use the terms “facility” or “facilities” to include any built structure.).
Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 1, 2023
million square foot terminal facility that addresses challenges of rapid growth driven by the city’s growth in business and tourism. million square foot Terminal C facility addresses the challenges of rapid growth by increasing capacity while continuing to provide an exemplary passenger experience. Construction Management Co.:
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UK Construction Blog
AUGUST 1, 2024
The post Key Services Offered by Assent Building Control appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Assent Building Control provides various services to ensure construction projects comply with regulations and run smoothly. Their expertise covers various aspects, from understanding building codes to managing project approvals.
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