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Effective Marketing For Diverse Construction Job Categories

Construction Marketing

Coordinate and communicate with various stakeholders, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Mechanical and electrical engineers work on systems within buildings, such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and electrical systems.

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Overbudget to Overjoyed: The Magical IDP Charrette

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By investing a comparatively small amount of time and money at the project outset, project teams can engage in an Integrative Design Process (IDP) Charrette to proactively plan for success. When would a project engage in an IDP Charrette? Engaging everyone in interdisciplinary thinking opens up exciting opportunities.

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WELL Health-Safety Rating & LEED Safety First: What You Need To Know

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As organizations wonder what the future of workplace will look like, high performance rating systems are rising to the challenge. Core and shell developers should also take note, though the new rating system and credits are not as directly applicable to design as your typical WELL and LEED new construction certifications.

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M&V, MBCx, WTF: Building Performance Monitoring as a Means to Achieve Decarbonization Goals

Stok

M&V tells you how much energy is used and can be grouped together by load type and energy end-uses including HVAC, plug loads, lighting, electric vehicle charging (EVs), photovoltaics (PV), elevators, and any large equipment like chillers, air handling units, boilers, and pumps. LIMITATIONS OF UTILITY DATA Why use submeter and BMS data?

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AEE WEST 2023: Building Performance Monitoring

Stok

M&V tells you how much energy is used and can be grouped together by load type and energy end-uses including HVAC, plug loads, lighting, electric vehicle charging (EVs), photovoltaics (PV), elevators, and any large equipment like chillers, air handling units, boilers, and pumps. LIMITATIONS OF UTILITY DATA Why use submeter and BMS data?

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How General Contractors Work with Commercial Architects to Mitigate Risks and Deliver Superior Commercial Construction Projects

Commercial Construction Blog

For Directors of Construction, engaging the right general contractor (GC) who can work seamlessly with commercial architects is essential to mitigate risks and achieve project goals. Example: Englewood proposed adjustments to HVAC system specifications for a cannabis dispensary project.

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What is a ‘Construction Defect’: Identifying and Addressing Issues

Building Radar

Mechanical system failures : HVAC, electrical, or plumbing systems may fail due to improper installation, causing disruptions to the building’s operations. This proactive approach significantly reduces the risk of construction defects arising from inadequate planning or communication between stakeholders.