CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2024

This includes expert utilization of advanced plumbing systems to enhance building performance. Understanding Commercial Construction Commercial construction involves building structures meant for commercial use. These buildings require complex plumbing systems. This includes skyscrapers, warehouses, and retail centers.

Plumbing 52

Plumbing Plumbing Systems Piping Installation HVAC System Installation 52

BDC Network

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint 1 kcichowicz Tue, 10/15/2024 - 10:59 Facility condition assessments provide powerful insight into your buildings and offer an ideal vehicle to advance resiliency and decarbonization goals. Your portfolio is more than just space—it plays a vital role in the global ecosystem.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation 52

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. Ignacio Cariaga, Commercial Sustainability Director, Northwest Region, Heidelberg Materials North America.

Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Environmental Impact Assessment 130

Safety Services Company

JUNE 24, 2024

Topics like optimized safety training, external project decision-making, project performance, and mental health were addressed with great detail and expertise. The conference discussed the importance of mental health support for workers and how to safety leaders can provide it.

Safety Regulations 121

Safety Regulations Building Performance Measurement Health Regulations Building Optimization 121

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The 2024 IPC improves public health through enhanced waste management requirements and plumbing system resilience to natural hazards. It also advances community sustainability through new water conservation measures, while assuring building accessibility through the integration of the updated ICC A117.1

Plumbing Systems 111

Plumbing Systems Building Codes Plumbing Building Performance Measurement 111

Building Radar

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Effective financial management in construction projects is crucial for ensuring profitability and sustainability in a highly competitive industry. Additionally, knowing when to capitalize construction loan interest can significantly impact your project’s financial health.

Project Management 52

Project Management Construction Management Risk Management Cost Control 52

CCR Magazine

APRIL 3, 2025

Increases Surface Longevity Surfaces can last longer if regular acid washing is performed on them. If surfaces are not cleaned correctly, contaminants can build up, and surfaces will deteriorate in no time at all. If neglected, these microorganisms can be a health risk. They clean it well and avoid early wear and tear.

Health Regulations 52

Health Regulations Safety Regulations Building Performance Measurement Building Optimization 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Additionally, the software allows for relative track monitoring where an as-built survey has not been performed. of T4D Control supports Syscom Instrument’s MR3003DMS and MR3003SB strong motion acceleration sensors, which measure movement from seismic activity. Event-based monitoring of ground-motion Version 6.5

Surveying 130

Surveying Quality Control Building Performance Measurement Building Automation 130

BDC Network

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Erik Barth Regulations Mass Timber Wood The Changing Built Environment The U.N.’s s International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) sixth assessment report on climate change is an urgent call to action for the building industry. To mitigate the worst effects of climate change, we must make buildings less carbon intensive.

Building Materials Manufacturing 111

Building Materials Manufacturing Land Use Regulations Renewable Energy Systems Building Performance Measurement 111

CCR Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

In recent years, sustainable development has gained importance for the development of the whole world due to the existing problems such as climate change, and depletion of the earth’s resources among others. The above examples demonstrate how sustainability could be traded-off against the benefits brought about by technology.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Energy Conservation Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment 52

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The post Understanding the Impact of Sustainability on Material Supply appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In an era where environmental consciousness is no longer relegated to the fringes of corporate considerations, sustainability has transformed into a crucial metric to measure economic success and societal relevance.

Sustainability 69

Sustainability Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Energy Conservation 69

BD+C

MARCH 2, 2023

The next steps for a sustainable, decarbonized future 0 qpurcell Thu, 03/02/2023 - 13:03 Sustainability For building owners and developers, the push to net zero energy and carbon neutrality is no longer an academic discussion. Government regulators are increasingly requiring that buildings perform more efficiently.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Sustainability Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation 52

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. There is a significant opportunity to do risk-based inspections with this technology moving forward by providing accurate measurements and data."

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 137

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Building Automation Project Management 137

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 22, 2024

Additionally, the government allocates reimbursements based on results, so the survey directly impacts a hospital’s financial performance. When specifying interior finishes such as flooring, building professionals should take the utmost care to ensure all materials help advance these overarching quality measurement components.

Flooring Systems 95

Flooring Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Quality Control Building Performance Measurement 95

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

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.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Environmental Impact Assessment Building Optimization 98

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 20, 2024

By Benjamin Meyer Photos courtesy Siplast In the ever-changing landscape of modern construction, owners and designers are facing an onset of challenges when it comes to building for resilience. Making future-focused project decisions in the design phase can have a significant impact on the durability of the building over time.

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation Building Resilience Building Performance Measurement Building Codes 52

CCR Magazine

MAY 20, 2024

Mechanical plans detail the equipment and its placement within the building, including all components necessary for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. HVAC systems regulate a building’s temperature, humidity, and air quality. Understanding the layout helps detect system performance concerns and restrictions.

HVAC Systems 59

HVAC Systems HVAC System Installation Energy Efficiency Zoning 59

GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 24, 2018

Even when layers of soil are removed from industrial sites and other brownfields, gas barrier protection is often still needed because a certain amount of vapors remain that may be harmful to human health. . We are likely to see similar regulations emerge in other locations in the coming years. . Building Envelope Solutions.

Concrete Pouring 60

Concrete Pouring Waterproofing Systems Structural Systems Health Regulations 60

CCR Magazine

APRIL 23, 2024

Demolishing a building is a complex process that involves careful planning and execution to ensure safety and efficiency. Whether the structure is a small house or a large commercial building, each demolition project needs to comply with stringent regulations and safety standards.

Building Controls 52

Building Controls Environmental Impact Assessment Material Handling Safety Regulations 52

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Key Takeaways Soft strip demolition is a careful process of removing non-structural elements from buildings, prepping for renovation or demolition while preserving structural integrity and allowing potential reuse of materials. Safety is a cornerstone of any soft strip demolition project.

Environmental Impact Assessment 64

Environmental Impact Assessment Historic Preservation Safety Regulations Building Performance Measurement 64

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The post Building Your Construction Career: A Complete Guide to Industry Success appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Takeaways The construction industry offers diverse career paths across trade, professional, and academic routes, with opportunities in infrastructure, residential, commercial, and sustainable sectors.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Building Performance Measurement Site Planning 52

UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 22, 2025

By rerouting effectively, more recyclable materials reach facilities, advancing sustainability efforts. Sustainable Practices: Integrating adaptive reuse and recycled resources lowers environmental impacts in construction projects. Data-driven sensors gauge machinery health, detecting deviations before crises occur.

Construction Management 52

Construction Management Building Automation Material Handling Building Performance Measurement 52

Construction Marketing

JULY 6, 2010

Given that construction decisions are made by hundreds of thousands of businesses, nonprofit institutions, and government organizations, it is extremely difficult to get comprehensive information on building plans. 1 ] Construction spending for nonresidential buildings totaled more than $330 billion in 2004, according to data from the U.S.

Architecture 92

Architecture Building Performance Measurement Building Design General Contracting 92

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

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Keeping in view the psychological effects of climate change the construction industry has to find ways of how it can build structures that can effectively withstand the changing climate conditions. In addition to bearing these characteristics, a resilient building is flexibly designed, resource efficient, and energy efficient as well.

Building Resilience 52

Building Resilience Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Building Performance Measurement 52

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 14, 2025

Build or purchase a bench 36-40 inches high with a solid hardwood or metal top that can withstand heavy tools and parts. Include a vice for holding components during repair work and ensure the bench measures at least 6 feet long to accommodate larger vehicle parts.

Maintenance 52

Maintenance Fire Protection System Installation Heavy Lifting Transportation Fire Protection Systems 52

Building Radar

JULY 17, 2024

For more on AI’s role in construction, check out this LinkedIn article on building the future with AI. AI systems can monitor job sites in real-time, identifying potential hazards and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This allows architects and engineers to optimize designs for functionality, cost, and sustainability.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Building Automation Building Optimization 52

UK Construction Blog

JULY 1, 2024

Implement these and you’ll streamline, build customer relationships, prioritise safety and long term success in your hydraulic business. Building Customer Relationships If you want a successful business, you need to build strong relationships with your customers. Ask employees for feedback on current safety measures.

Fire Protection System Installation 64

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Safety Regulations Risk Management 64

CCR Magazine

APRIL 30, 2024

By consistently monitoring and addressing the vehicle’s health, issues are nipped in the bud, minimizing the potential for major breakdowns. It’s a roadmap for keeping vehicles in peak condition and ensuring you stay compliant with any industry regulations.

Maintenance 52

Maintenance Schedule Management Change Management Risk Management 52

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.

Government Works 64

Government Works Safety Regulations Heavy Lifting Transportation Site Planning 64

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

By David Hohenstern Photo by Dean Riggott/courtesy Sto Corp A renovation can be triggered by a wide range of factors: water intrusion issues, delaminating exterior finishes, cold walls, and new fire and energy performance regulations. These elements collectively form a high-performance exterior wall assembly.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Wall Systems Renewable Energy Systems Fire Protection Systems 52

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 13, 2025

These structures include proper ventilation systems with roof vents, louvre windows, or automatic vent openers that regulate internal temperature and humidity. Also, many polycarbonate greenhouses include integrated rainwater collection systems, helping reduce water costs while promoting sustainable gardening practices.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Structural Systems Foundation Systems Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Heightened focus on indoor environmental quality (IEQ): Factors such as room temperature, acoustics, cleanliness, and air quality are now central to occupant health, happiness, and productivity. By passively moderating indoor temperature fluctuations, thermal mass helps make building structures more resilient to heat waves and power outages.

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems HVAC System Installation Renewable Energy Systems HVAC Systems 52

Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

where the city is susceptible to the negative impacts of stormwater runoff and sewer overflow events, managing stormwater runoff is critical for protecting public health, the environment, and the citys infrastructure. The Districts Stormwater Management Regulations stipulates construction sites achieve retention of the rainfall from a 1.2-inch

Roofing Systems 52

Roofing Systems Green Building Facility Management Structural Systems 52

Extranet Evolution

JANUARY 4, 2022

Raildiary has capitalised upon its domain experience and expertise to deliver tools specific to the needs of personnel working in a highly regulated and also intensely commercial market. We need to avoid that end-of-project claims culture and find a more sustainable way of working.” I thought there had to be a better way.

Site Planning 52

Site Planning Project Management Schedule Management Change Management 52

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

In-House and Contract Performance. Contractor Performance. AFARS = Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement. BCI = Building Cost Index. EPS = Engineered Performance Standards. FAR = Federal Acquisition Regulation. OSHA = Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Job Order Execution.

Contracts 45

Contracts Government Works General Contracting Quality Control 45