Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

Despite calls for clarity in specification language with accurate descriptions of work results, the definition of polished concrete has broadened to accommodate any floor finish that produces a shine. Photo courtesy Bennett Build The polished concrete problem The design industry has struggled with polished concrete for years.

Concrete Pouring 105

Concrete Pouring Building Performance Measurement Flooring Systems Painting/finishing 105

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. Engineers, architects, and specifiers are under growing pressure to design and deliver spaces that prioritize sustainability, occupant well-being, and resilience.

Building Resilience 52

Building Resilience Sustainability Environmental Impact Assessment Building Performance Measurement 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Whether it’s drought, flood, mudslide, wildfire, hurricane, or tornado, weather is wreaking havoc on drinking water infrastructure and posing a major threat to public health. It includes the tactical efforts of careful monitoring and optimizing assets, and it delivers valuable benefits to resiliency, sustainability and economy.

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Building Resilience Project Management Consulting Historic Preservation 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Whether it’s drought, flood, mudslide, wildfire, hurricane, or tornado, weather is wreaking havoc on drinking water infrastructure and posing a major threat to public health. It includes the tactical efforts of careful monitoring and optimizing assets, and it delivers valuable benefits to resiliency, sustainability and economy.

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Building Resilience Project Management Consulting Historic Preservation 130

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.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Building Resilience Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing 105

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 21, 2024

The post Smart Construction Practices: Prioritizing Flood Risk Assessment For Project Success appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Smart construction practices are essential today, where climate change and unpredictable weather patterns make it increasingly important to build with foresight and resilience in mind.

Environmental Impact Assessment 64

Environmental Impact Assessment Risk Management Building Resilience Structural Systems 64

Stok

AUGUST 28, 2019

Five major themes in high performance real estate rose to the top from this year’s conference in San Francisco, presenting bold solutions for the sustainable built environment that tackle environmental, social, and economic challenges in California and at the global scale. #1: 1: Embodied Carbon Comes First. 2: Go all-in on all-electric.

Building Resilience 73

Building Resilience Real Estate Development Environmental Impact Assessment Material Storage 73

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?

Infrastructure Development 104

Infrastructure Development Stakeholder Engagement Environmental Impact Assessment Building Performance Measurement 104

Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The National Transport Research Organisation (NTRO), previously known as the Australian Road Research Board (ARRB), has had a lasting impact on the development and use of sustainable materials throughout the roads and infrastructure sectors. The resilience aspect also ties back to performance.

Sustainability 103

Sustainability Infrastructure Development Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials 103

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

Brexit’s lasting impact compounds the crisis, with EU construction workers in London dropping from 42% to just 8% since 2018, creating wage inflation and project delays averaging 15% cost overruns. Building costs are forecast to increase 17% over the next five years, with tender prices rising 15% over the same period.

Safety Regulations 40

Safety Regulations Modular Construction Green Building Building Standards 40

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 2, 2025

They resist heavy machinery, impact damage, and accidental chemical spills, making them ideal for industrial facilities, warehouses, and busy commercial spaces in Birmingham. This type of epoxy is ideal for spaces where environmental concerns are paramount, such as homes with children or pets.

Flooring Systems 52

Flooring Systems Curing Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Painting/finishing 52

BDC Network

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Lessons learned from 70 years of building cities 0 qpurcell Mon, 02/05/2024 - 13:58 Urban Planning As Sasaki looks back on 70 years of practice, we’re also looking to the future of cities. In turn, no singular solution defines how we work. As we plan for ever-changing communities, we continue to build a pluralistic practice.

Building Resilience 52

Building Resilience Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Building Design 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

But amidst these challenges, construction pros remained as resilient and innovative as ever. We adopted new technologies, embraced sustainable building practices, and were more vocal about the benefits of working in the AEC field. Growth in Robotics, Hybrid Work, Data Tracking, and AR / VR James Niyonkuru Bicamumpaka Sr.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 137

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

CCR Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

Thus, this blog aims to discuss the positive role of construction in developing sustainable solutions, sharing innovations, new technologies that can be utilized to incorporate sustainable development into construction projects, as well as the general impact on society and the environment.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Energy Conservation Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment 52

CCR Magazine

APRIL 10, 2025

Health and Safety Considerations Hygiene is always a top concern at public gatherings. Durable and Functional for Harsh Environments Construction site units are built for resilience, often with reinforced materials and features like non-slip floors and ventilation systems. Failure to do so can result in fines or work stoppages.

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Environmental Impact Assessment Health Regulations Plumbing Systems Site Planning 52

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 8, 2024

The post Discover the Latest News on Sheffield to Assess UK Building, Travis Perkins Says UK Construction Will Halt, Construction Firms Plan Spring Budget 2024, and UK’s First Type 31 Frigate is Being Built appeared first on UK Construction Blog. BuildZero seeks to transform the building industry at the system level.

Budgeting 64

Budgeting Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Environmental Impact Assessment 64

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.

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation Ceiling Systems Renewable Energy Systems HVAC Systems 52

UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The post Read the Lates News on Economic Outlook, Glenigan’s December Construction Index, CIP to Build 1GWH BESS in Scotland, and Pre-tax Loss for Laing O’rourke is £288m appeared first on UK Construction Blog. As for the future of the economy, will 2024 offer stability or further uncertainty for the building industry in the UK ?

Renewable Energy Systems 64

Renewable Energy Systems Building Optimization Building Materials Manufacturing Material Storage 64

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 26, 2023

How will new technologies impact our business? Most of my work involves meeting with executives from AEC firms to help them with their corporate strategy. This is what I call “ playing offense ” Some of them even build several platforms simultaneously. What is our mission? What do we need to do to prepare for the future?

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Infrastructure Development Real Estate Development Building Materials 52

In Eight

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The company’s third such report to date, the Outlook is based on a survey of 300 large-enterprise and construction professionals and consists of 26 questions designed to gauge general confidence and optimism levels across the industry, and assess track records, plans and attitudes towards digital transformation.

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) 59

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management Consulting Cost Control Quality Control 59

DRB Development Solutions

MARCH 25, 2020

The rule mandates all Georgia employers to file partial claims online on behalf of their employees for any week during which an employee (full-time/part-time) works less than full-time due to a partial or total company shutdown caused by the COVID-19 public health emergency. The interest rate for non-profits is 2.75%.

Disaster Preparedness 52

Disaster Preparedness Site Planning Project Management Consulting Government Works 52

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Building information modeling (BIM) is beginning to fundamentally change the building industry in a very positive way. Its impact is already being felt in countries around the globe. Now is the time to expand your knowledge of all things BIM and find ways to implement it in your work. Thursday: Information Exchanges.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 45

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Project Management Consulting 45

Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Building information modeling (BIM) is beginning to fundamentally change the building industry in a very positive way. Its impact is already being felt in countries around the globe. Now is the time to expand your knowledge of all things BIM and find ways to implement it in your work. Thursday: Information Exchanges.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 40

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Facility Management Project Management Consulting 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

If the resilience seen this year has shown construction professionals anything, it’s that this industry, and the people who work in it, are remarkable. Christian Paul , Gilbane Building Company. Because of his work, the teams at AWC have improved day-to-day productivity and have seen massive time savings. .

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Project Management 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2023

There is no better way to start than by recognizing those young professionals who have already made an impact through exceptional technical capability, leadership ability, effective teaching or research, or public service. We honor those new firms who are already making an impact with our Top New Venture Award.

Public Works 264

Public Works Project Management Change Management Facility Management 264

Construction Daily News

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Louis, the United States Department of Labor and McCarthy building companies have signed an alliance to address worker dangers. Meanwhile, the use of Buy America provisions can save the amount of time it takes to complete building projects , but this comes at a cost. The most essential building materials come from outside the US.

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Insurance Management Building Materials Building Resilience 52

Buildern

MARCH 6, 2023

Facts and Figures about the Australian Construction Industry With strong demand for new infrastructure, housing, and commercial properties, the industry has shown resilience in the face of economic shocks and natural disasters, with government investment in infrastructure and housing construction providing stability.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Insurance Management Fire Protection System Installation Safety Regulations 52

Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2012

The core competencies identified include competencies relating to building operations and maintenance, energy management, sustainability, water efficiency, safety (including electrical safety) and building performance measures. Fede ral Buildings Personnel Training Act. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Report-­?

Building Performance Measurement 45

Building Performance Measurement Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Renewable Energy Systems 45

Bylt News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

On the heels of nearby political and alone the social environmental infrastructure collateral needs of a region the State and private interest pushes forward for a much needed redevelopment and cleanup and revitalization of a once, hopefully now temporary, depleted and overseen area with critical economic needs.

Infrastructure Development 52

Infrastructure Development Fire Protection System Installation Real Estate Development Historic Preservation 52

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Masterformat is a multiple level data structure consisting of numbers and titles/descriptions used to organize information by “work results” or construction practices. Sections / Work Results. Sections / Work Results: More Granular. 00 31 24 Environmental Assessment Information. Environmental Impact Study Report.

Fire Protection System Installation 45

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Collaboration Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 45

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Masterformat is a multiple level data structure consisting of numbers and titles/descriptions used to organize information by “work results” or construction practices. Sections / Work Results. Sections / Work Results: More Granular. 00 31 24 Environmental Assessment Information. Environmental Impact Study Report.

Fire Protection System Installation 45

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Collaboration Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 45

Roads Online

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Forums like this play a critical role in aligning public policy with industry capabilities, fostering cross-sector collaboration, and driving future-oriented strategies for infrastructure management. As natural disasters become more frequent and severe, enhancing the resilience of road infrastructure has become a top priority.

Maintenance 97

Maintenance Sustainability Building Resilience Environmental Impact Assessment 97

Roads Online

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Roads & Infrastructure Magazine provides an update on the Level Crossing Removal Project in Victoria, which represents one of the largest packages of construction works ever seen in the state. In addition to these works, other projects include rail network upgrades such as new train stations, track duplication and train stabling yards.

Green Building 105

Green Building Public Works Government Works Environmental Impact Assessment 105

Fleis & VandenBrink

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Their expertise spans multiple transportation modes, and they address challenges such as congestion, wear and tear, and environmental impact. This includes selecting materials, making sure designs meet safety standards, and considering environmental factors that may impact construction or operation.

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Environmental Impact Assessment Engineering Infrastructure Development Safety Regulations 52

Construction Daily News

APRIL 11, 2025

They represent a fundamental rethinking of how construction companies can solve industry challenges, access new markets, build stronger communities, and develop sustainable business practices that benefit everyone involved. Yet many companies remain hesitant, unsure how to initiate these relationships or measure their impact.

Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Environmental Impact Assessment Disaster Preparedness Infrastructure Development Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Construction Specifier

MARCH 27, 2025

As of writing, much of the funding related to low-embodied carbon projects has already been disbursed, but it is unclear how future funding may be impacted. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), low embodied carbon steel products have less climate impact associated with mining, manufacturing, and transportation.

Building Materials Manufacturing 59

Building Materials Manufacturing Environmental Impact Assessment Building Code Compliance Building Materials 59