Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Flooring is the foundation of any interior, visually and functionally setting the tone for the space. 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. What is hybrid carpet? In 2022, Allergy Standards Ltd.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

Temporary partitions with sound stage style sound blankets were used create classrooms of varying sizes within the open floor plan. A new air-conditioning system was installed, and fire alarm and fire suppression systems were extended to meet code requirements. Completion of the entire project is estimated by 2037.

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Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Specialty Contracting Renewable Energy Systems 36

For Construction Pros

JULY 18, 2025

The adoption of modern and unified estimating, operations and financial management software is also helping to address these challenges. The tilt-up market is also rebounding due to its efficiency for large, repeatable structures, such as hotels and hospitals.

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Concrete Pouring Building Information Modeling (BIM) Construction Equipment Cost Control 52

UK Construction Blog

JULY 18, 2025

The post Loft Conversion Planning: The Critical Role of Technical Drawings and Structural Assessment appeared first on UK Construction Blog. However, successful loft conversion projects require meticulous planning, precise technical documentation, and thorough structural assessment from the outset.

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Wolgast Corporation

JULY 21, 2025

Working with Forrest Trail Design, the original scope included structure installation with built-in heat and ventilation for the new 1,066 sq. The building has an aluminum frame with polycarbonate panels and a concrete floor. The Winandy had been the best choice from a bid selection. ft building.

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Public Works Electrical Systems Structural Systems Project Management Consulting 62

Business Facilities

JUNE 11, 2025

Additionally, Rumpke RRC includes a career center on the first floor and a Research and Development (R&D) Center on the second floor. The MRF features three expansive tipping floors totaling 48,000 square feet — one for residential materials, one for commercial materials, and another for material sampling and auditing.

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Facility Management Building Materials Manufacturing Material Storage Building Design 64

ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

-based architect—SOM—to serve as collaborating architect and architect-of-record to help with local codes, seismic requirements, structural engineering and navigating construction. These four buildings were taken down, but there wasn’t enough site area to get all the floor area on this portion. SOM joined in 2015. It wasn’t just tar.

Fire Protection System Installation 68

Fire Protection System Installation Flooring Systems Concrete Pouring Structural Systems 68

UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2025

Teams use protective materials including padded blankets, wardrobe boxes, and floor coverings to prevent damage during transport. IT equipment receives priority handling with anti-static packaging and secure transport systems. Controlled access systems restrict entry to authorised personnel and customers only.

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The Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Their first test case is structural panels, but they hope to perfect it before expanding into other product categories like sub-flooring and two-by-fours after. Horton , is collaborating with Plantd to install 250,000 carbon-negative structural panels in over 1,000 homes. The nation’s largest homebuilder, D.R.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 28, 2023

The structural frames, floor slabs, and external walls for the new apartment blocks have been assembled by light gauge steel framing specialist Sigmat, which recommenced work on site in May and is due to complete this element of the development next month. It is estimated the project will cost around £24m to finish.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 13, 2023

Horton Buys 250,000 Grass-Made, Structural Panels from Plantd qpurcell Thu, 07/13/2023 - 09:24 The nation’s largest homebuilder, D.R. Horton , is collaborating with innovative startup Plantd to install 250,000 alternative structural panels in over 1,000 homes. Plantd estimates that its panels installed in every D.R.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

A credible construction cost estimate is required prior to engaging in procurement. The follow elements are common to a credible construction cost estimate. Credible Cost Estimate Core Elements #1 Objectivity – The information used and those invovled in the creation of the construction cost estimate must be objective.

Estimating 98

Estimating Structural Systems Schedule Management Risk Management 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Skanska was awarded the contract to redevelop the site, in a project estimated to be worth between 60 and £72 million. These facades are nearly identical to the original, but with slightly adjusted floor heights that are better suited to office use. The solution was a concrete floating floor.

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Flooring Systems Structural Systems Piping Installation Concrete Pouring 130

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Engineers (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical) Civil engineers focus on the design and maintenance of infrastructure. Structural engineers design and analyze structures for stability and safety. Estimators Analyze project blueprints and specifications to estimate labor, materials, and equipment costs.

HVAC System Installation 137

HVAC System Installation Electrical Systems Building Code Compliance Building Information Modeling (BIM) 137

CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

What Is Estimate? The estimated or anticipated cost of the project is an estimate that is commonly calculated well before the project is taken up. The main goal of estimation is to encourage us to always understand the cost of work prior. Appropriate estimation is planned by detailed estimation in specific item wise.

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CivilJungle

MARCH 4, 2022

What Is Estimation of Residential Building? Estimation of a residential building is basically a “ Bottoms Up” or “Prime Cost” which performed an analysis in detail and finally produce a product. Estimation actually calculates all the necessary values with a lower rate and higher amount, this method helps the owner.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The season of celebration and joyous reunion will soon be upon us, and Civil+Structural Engineer Magazine is proud to kickstart the season of celebration by announcing our 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement. Terminal C’s design successfully navigated an aggressive four-year construction schedule without disrupting airport operations.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

The designers then created a beautiful, centralized atrium on the building’s ground floor to help draw visitors in. Understanding how to engineer the joinery was the “eureka” moment that spurred the revolutionary construction technique applied throughout the timber structure.

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BDC Network

JUNE 8, 2024

Sergio Sádaba, Principal Industrial Facilities Designers Lists HVAC Mechanical Systems For most industrial factories, it’s process over people. The hotter and unhealthier the factory floor, the more likely it is that workers will look to transfer out as soon as they can. The “human factor” comes in second place.

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Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2015

The Need for Credible Construction Cost Estimates. GAO and other studies/reports consistently report that errors and lack of due diligence with respect to original construction cost estimates are primary reasons for negative cost and schedule impacts, and overall poor project performance and outcomes.

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Property Management Estimating Construction Management Structural Systems 45

UK Construction Blog

JULY 31, 2024

To help you through this process, we’ve detailed the key steps: conducting a title search, assessing property condition, estimating renovation costs, and securing financing. Assessing Property Condition Assessing property condition is key for estimating renovation costs and determining investment feasibility.

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CivilJungle

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Then after architect consult with a structural engineer and MEP engineer for details of the reinforcements and other detail for use, how deep your foundation will be, the size of gravel to be used, column width, electrical, plumbing, etc. Prepare Estimation and Budgets. Structural Certificate. Floor Slab or Roof Structure.

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Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 16, 2017

Introduction to Current Construction Cost ESTIMATING Techniques . Robust construction cost estimating is critical to improving productivity, quality, delivery times, cost control, and overall satisfaction for any renovation, repair, or new project. ESTIMATING FORMATS. TYPES OF ESTIMATING & ESTIMATES.

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The Korte Company

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

And don’t just add the cost of a beefed-up HVAC system to that round number and expect to get anything close to an accurate cost estimate. Cold storage warehouse spaces are too unique for lazy estimating. Cold storage warehouse construction integrates key systems. Powerful ammonia HVAC systems.

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HVAC System Installation Material Storage HVAC Systems Flooring Systems 69

Buildern

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Meanwhile, however challenging the task of predicting the total cost of a construction project may be, one thing is sure: precise construction cost estimation from the start is an absolute must. That said, what steps should a construction manager take in order to estimate the cost of any given project accurately?

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

This has driven the goal for many organizations to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions in their built structures—that is, to balance the amount of project-associated CO2 released into the atmosphere by removing an equivalent amount. LCCAs also factor in building strategies that improve resilience in the finished structure.

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

BDC Network

MAY 11, 2023

A sustainable relationship to a building, community and planet should be the floor, not the ceiling. In the simplest sense, a circular economy is an approach to material lifecycle management guided by three principles: eliminate waste, keep materials in circulation for as long as possible, and regenerate natural systems.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 21, 2023

It's a cloud-based model that brings together structured, multidisciplinary data to develop an intelligent model that represents an asset throughout its lifecycle. These dimensions enhance the BIM model and make it more useful throughout the lifecycle of a structure. walls, floors, architecture, etc.). What is 5D BIM?:

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

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

Construction Specifier

JUNE 30, 2025

This destruction highlights the vulnerability of coastal structures to hurricanes and the importance of resilient building practices in these regions. Since 2000, global warming has increased the number of people living in flood-prone regions by an estimated 20 to 24 percent, 1 expanding the reach of this danger. mm (1 in.) mm (1 in.)

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BDC Network

MAY 11, 2023

A sustainable relationship to a building, community and planet should be the floor, not the ceiling. In the simplest sense, a circular economy is an approach to material lifecycle management guided by three principles: eliminate waste, keep materials in circulation for as long as possible, and regenerate natural systems.

Building Materials 98

Building Materials Building Design Building Resilience Modular Construction 98

Roads Online

MAY 6, 2025

Image: McConnell Dowell A major milestone has been achieved on theMardie Salt and Potash Project in Western Australia, with the successful demobilisation of its Canti-Traveller system. Once complete capacity of the facility is estimated to be 5.35 kilometre jetty structure with head-end platform, berthing and mooring dolphins.

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Steel Fabrication Structural Systems Flooring Systems Infrastructure Development 52

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Proper HVAC maintenance turns buildings from simple structures into healthy environments that work harder than a site foreman on deadline day. Breaking Down the Breathing Barriers Think of air handling systems like the lungs of a building. Today’s systems can predict problems faster than estimators can spot budget overruns.

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HVAC Systems Quality Control Flooring Systems Building Controls 52

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

This technique is particularly useful for homeowners looking to lower their basement floors while maintaining the integrity of their existing foundation. This ledge supports the new foundation layer while the floor is lowered. Moving these utilities can be complicated, especially if the home has older systems that may need updating.

Foundation Systems 52

Foundation Systems HVAC System Installation Flooring Systems Building Code Compliance 52

The Korte Company

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

They include: The estimated cost per square foot of a warehouse vs. the expected revenue per square foot. Racking is an important warehouse floor plan factor. Racking systems play an outsized role when owners plan warehouse layout. Systems integrated with structural elements are less flexible.

Building Products Distribution 76

Building Products Distribution Fire Protection System Installation HVAC System Installation Fire Protection Systems 76

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 5, 2022

With numerous construction management systems on the market, consider these critical capabilities when evaluating solutions for your teams: . Now actual hours and quantities can be compared to original estimates. We knew systems had to be built to capture data without interrupting work. StructionSite .

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Performance Measurement Real Estate Development Building Products Distribution 98

UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 29, 2025

A construction budget template serves as your financial compass, providing a structured framework to plan, track and monitor all project costs effectively. Understanding Construction Budget Templates A construction budget template organises financial data into structured categories for accurate cost tracking and a work plan template.

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CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

plate structural system comprising thin Kirchoff plates. Also, Read: Components of Space Frame System | Types of Space Frame | Advantages & Disadvantages of Space Frame Structure | Space Frame Structures Examples. plate structural system comprising thin Kirchoff plates. Frame Analysis-.

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