Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 14, 2022

to name a few. #2. to name a few. #2. to name a few. #2. Implement a robust physical asset facilities maintenance process integrating scheduled, unscheduled repairs, and preventive maintenance tasks. #3.

Sustainability

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The New American Home (TNAH) 2023 not only showcases stunning design and views of the Las Vegas Valley but also serves as a model of high performance in home design, from the home's natural resource efficiencies and renewable energy systems to the healthy, comfortable indoor environment it provides for its owners. efficiency rating.

Energy Efficiency

BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney MFPRO+ Blog High-rise Construction Apartments Office Buildings Engineers Codes Regulations Adaptive Reuse Reconstruction & Renovation Seismic Design Office-to-residential conversion seems like a simple solution to a problem. If the units aren’t aligned with the structure the job will be more complex.

Engineering

Construction Specifier

MARCH 11, 2024

Failure of plaster ceiling due to additional weight of attached metal and wood ceilings. Plaster ceilings are often found during renovations and assessments of older buildings. During the 18 th to the mid-20 th centuries, lath and plaster construction was widely used to finish interior walls and ceilings.

Ceiling Systems

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2024

IFS provided design/build HVAC, fire protection and plumbing services as part of the $9.6 Image Courtesy of Advantes Group IFS also provided design/build HVAC, fire protection and plumbing services as part of the $14 million Greeley Lofts renovation. The fire sprinkler systems were extended to Greeley Lofts’ rooftop entry.

Fire Protection System Installation

The Contractor Magazine

JULY 18, 2025

Promoted by governments through sweet financial incentives, electrically-powered, super-efficient heat pump technologies are now available—not only air-to-air or ground-coupled systems, but air-to-water systems where gas-charged distribution lines from the outdoor condenser to the buildings consumer stations are eliminated.

HVAC System Installation

Building Information Management

MAY 4, 2016

Building cost models are based upon major buildings systems as defined by the Uniformat II classification system. Building and/or system models are experience-based and useful for conceptual cost estimating and/or capital renewal and/or life-cycle capital planning. Interior Construction. A20 Basement Construction.

Fire Protection Systems

Building Information Management

MAY 4, 2016

Building cost models are based upon major buildings systems as defined by the Uniformat II classification system. Building and/or system models are experience-based and useful for conceptual cost estimating and/or capital renewal and/or life-cycle capital planning. Interior Construction. A20 Basement Construction.

Fire Protection Systems

The Contractor Magazine

JUNE 20, 2025

with 20 feet plus ceiling height; the office is approximately 1,200 sq. “We went extra deep on this building to cover the loads due to the overhead door opening and closing all day long, causing extended run time on the systems,” says Fens. The building consists of a very large farm shop, approximately 13,000 sq.

HVAC System Installation

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Conversations or activity of other occupants, the whirl and beeps of computers and electronic equipment, and the hum of HVAC and mechanical systems all create a cacophony of unwanted sound that is hard to ignore. Hotels, school dormitories, apartments, and condos have the same design element in common—shared walls and floor/ceilings.

Building Performance Measurement

CCR Magazine

MARCH 14, 2025

However, adding plumbing fixtures to a below-grade space presents unique challenges that require careful planning, appropriate materials, and often specialized expertise. Bathroom Placement: Locating your bathroom near existing plumbing stacks and water supply lines minimizes costly plumbing runs.

Painting/finishing

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Inside the facility The lease covers two floors of raw space in a recently constructed medical office building in North Austin and Newman embarked on a fast-track process to complete the new satellite campus in just 15 months, from test fits to opening.

Flooring Systems

CivilJungle

APRIL 27, 2023

It includes info on reflectorless/robotic systems and prism-only systems. Exhibitor demonstrations in state survey society meetings is another good place to observe and test new equipment. A traditional plumb bob provides this type of check if utilized in ideal conditions. 1-minute instruments.

Surveying

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 13, 2023

Here are some ways to improve safety on the jobsite, while increasing project quality. Keeping Boots on the Ground Stick-built construction has long been the standard in commercial construction , but it’s time-consuming, labor-intensive, and creates more opportunities for on-site accidents and injuries.

Fire Protection System Installation

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Metal structures have become a staple in modern construction due to their numerous advantages, including durability, cost-effectiveness, and flexibility in design. From towering commercial complexes to humble backyard sheds, metal buildings are revolutionizing how we conceive and construct structures. What Are Metal Buildings?

Fire Protection System Installation

Buildern

MAY 4, 2023

Have you ever felt like construction language is a secret code only insiders understand? Welcome to the fascinating construction world, where a shared language is the key to unlocking successful projects and seamless communication. When everyone understands the same construction lingo, it’s like magic! trillion U.S.

Fire Protection System Installation

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

The post 5 Genius Building Techniques to Reduce Home Maintenance Costs for Life appeared first on UK Construction Blog. High-Efficiency HVAC Systems Invest in a high-efficiency heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Create a dedicated utility room for HVAC equipment, water heaters, and electrical panels.

Maintenance

CivilJungle

APRIL 20, 2022

Drywall construction was started in the time of 20 th century in the USA to save the labour cost of plastering. It is done to create the whole fireproofing system. Also, read: Principle of Plane Table Surveying Methods |Equipment | Error | Advantage | Limitation. Drywall Construction. Drywall Ceiling Repair Cost.

Painting/finishing

Construction Specifier

MAY 2, 2025

By Alan Scott, FAIA, LEED Fellow, LEED AP BD+C, O+M, WELL AP, CEM Photos courtesy Intertek The priorities guiding todays construction industry extend beyond traditional structural integrity and visual appeal. Specifiers and architects should consider the integration of HVAC systems that exceed ASHRAE 62.1

Building Resilience

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

a commercial contractor specializing in pre-construction, construction management and design-build services, has announced the completion of a state-of-the-art simulation and skills laboratory for Middlesex Community College, for students in the colleges nursing associate degree and licensed practical nursing (LPN) programs.

Fire Protection System Installation

CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Modulus of rupture is a measure of the strength of civil construction parts like concrete , beams, or slabs. The calculation of the modulus of rupture is considered important for construction equipment for the following reasons. It is a predictive tool for both resistance and durability of the construction project.

Ceiling Systems

iField Smart

MARCH 17, 2024

The Importance of As-Built Drawings in Construction Projects You may not have as-built drawings at the top of your list of priorities, but it’s time to reconsider. Unexpected circumstances or changes may arise during construction, causing adjustments to the initial plan. What are as-built drawings?

Electrical Wiring Installation

iField Smart

MARCH 17, 2024

The Importance of As-Built Drawings in Construction Projects You may not have as-built drawings at the top of your list of priorities, but it’s time to reconsider. Unexpected circumstances or changes may arise during construction, causing adjustments to the initial plan. What are as-built drawings?

Electrical Wiring Installation

CivilJungle

MARCH 4, 2022

Plastering Process: Plaster is a pasty composition (as of lime or gypsum, water, and sand) that hardens on drying and is used for coating walls, ceilings, and partitions. It is usually distinguished from water and sewage systems that serve a group of buildings or a city. It can estimate equipments , labours, required materials, etc.

Estimating

Building Information Management

JULY 2, 2012

Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVACie), released by the Engineer Research and Development Center for public review. HVACie extends the existing Industry Foundation Class Coordination View including equipment and system information streamlining construction shop drawing and fabrication.

HVAC Systems

Building Information Management

JULY 2, 2012

Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVACie), released by the Engineer Research and Development Center for public review. HVACie extends the existing Industry Foundation Class Coordination View including equipment and system information streamlining construction shop drawing and fabrication.

HVAC Systems

CivilJungle

JANUARY 27, 2021

Cavalier drawing is mostly used for drawing of oblique projection construction. Also, Read: Principle of Plane Table Surveying Methods | Equipment | Error | Advantage | Limitation. What Is Soil Vent Pipe | How Does Soil Stack Pipe Works | Soil Vent Pipe Material | Types of Plumbing System.

Ceiling Systems

CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

To obtain the expense likely to be expended in the construction of the job or structure, the calculation is prepared by computing or estimating the amounts required and then calculating the cost at reasonable rates. For construction, which entails white washing, color washing, painting, small maintenance, etc. are available.

Estimating

Work Gearz

OCTOBER 20, 2021

For someone who works in construction knows the importance of hard hats and in what ways can they protect your head from severe injuries. A bump cap, which is generally constructed around a cushioned, impact-resistant plastic shell and is much stronger than a hard hat. Bump hats, on the other hand, are cushioned, unlike baseball caps.

Construction Equipment

Building Information Management

JULY 26, 2012

performance building rating system in the United States. Alabama Green Building Solutions & SLS Construction. Alliance Environmental & Natural Systems Utilities, LLC. Allied Construction Services LLC. Alternative Energy Systems. Balfour Beatty Construction. Big-D Construction Corp. Bird Group.

Environmental Consulting

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

via Four BT, LLC – 4BT enables owners to consistently deliver quality facilities repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects on-demand, on-time, and on-budget. Recommended Tools, Materials, and Equipment: 1. This standard is not intended to address all fall protection related equipment. Tool Group A.

Maintenance

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency. . Facility Construction Subgroup: Divisions 02 – 19. Process Equipment Subgroup: Divisions 40 – 49. Requirements.

Fire Protection System Installation

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency/. Facility Construction Subgroup: Divisions 02 – 19. Process Equipment Subgroup: Divisions 40 – 49. Requirements.

Fire Protection System Installation

Construction Specifier

JULY 16, 2020

Panelized construction, although used for decades, has reached a new level of sophistication and use in recent years. To clarify, panelization is not modular construction. With the latter, entire sections of the building are constructed and finished, all the way down to the carpet, tile, vanities, and toilet paper holders.

Wall Systems

CivilJungle

APRIL 5, 2021

Slabs are structural elements manufactured from concrete constructed to produce flat surfaces, usually horizontal, in building floors, roofs, bridges. 19 Different types of slabs in construction are as follows. To supply plain ceiling surface giving preferable diffusion of sunlight. Less construction time is required.

Roofing Systems

Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2016

Job Order Contracting enables a pre-qualified contractor(s) to perform repair, renovation, or minor construction of a facility or other form of built structure based on pre-described and pre-priced tasks as defined within a Unit Price Book – UPB. Asbestos and similar abatement may also be included if part of an overall project.

Contracts

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 13, 2017

List of Common Construction Abbreviations. The consistent use of Common Construction Abbreviations are important to any LEAN construction delivery method or construction phase. AISC: American Institute of Steel Construction. ASC: Above Suspended Ceiling. ATC: Acoustical Tile Ceiling. CLG: Ceiling.

Painting/finishing