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2023 BALA Winners: The Best of the Best

The Pro Builder

A low-slung front façade includes a “concealed” garage and uses a combination of handmade bricks and traditional Japanese shou sugi ban siding, both of which also appear on select interior walls. That space features an exposed brick wall, a fireplace, floor-to-ceiling windows oriented to the outdoor view, and access to a rear deck.

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2 Hudson Square: A New Landmark in New York City’s Architectural Landscape

Construction Daily News

The development of 2 Hudson Square marks a significant milestone in the transformation of the Hudson Square area into a vibrant mixed-use destination. Historical Background Hudson Square has a rich history shaped by its location and development. Each aspect plays a vital role in shaping this modern mixed-use structure in Manhattan.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Masterformat is a multiple level data structure consisting of numbers and titles/descriptions used to organize information by “work results” or construction practices. The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

Masterformat is a multiple level data structure consisting of numbers and titles/descriptions used to organize information by “work results” or construction practices. The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information.

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Public Law 111-308 – Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act – FBPTA – CORE COMPETENCIES

Building Information Management

the bill is supposed to cut federal government energy costs and train the federal building maintenance work force in the use of high performance technologies for energy conservation in federal buildings.”. Sys tem Des ign: We developed a system that focused on the highest impact core competencies common to every agency -­?

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Understanding Rising Damp: Causes, Effects, and Solutions

CCR Magazine

Historical Context and Prevalence in Buildings Historically, rising damp has been a persistent problem, particularly in structures built before the 20th century when modern building regulations and materials were not in place. It is a common issue in older buildings where the original DPC has deteriorated or was never installed.