BD+C

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Style Meets Safety with Fire Rated Glass Fences 1 kcichowicz Thu, 09/21/2023 - 12:53 SAFTI FIRST For homes and developments built near or in wildland-urban interface (WUI) areas and designated fire zones, fire rated glass fences introduce a remarkable innovation that seamlessly combines safety and aesthetics.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 21, 2022

They’re structurally sound and designed to withstand harsh weather conditions. Planning and designing are the most challenging stages when building a shipping container home. To help you on your goal, here’s a comprehensive guide to creating an efficient floor plan and design using shipping containers: 1. Do you love cooking?

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BD+C

MAY 3, 2024

Advancing Healthcare: Medical Office Buildings at the Forefront of Access and Safety 1 kcichowicz Fri, 05/03/2024 - 07:18 Healthcare Facilities This article explores the pivotal shift from traditional hospital settings to Medical Office Buildings (MOBs), focusing on how these facilities enhance patient access.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Of these, only LEAN Job Order Contracting provides a robust framework that integrates internal and external planning, procurement, and project delivery teams within a common data environment inclusive of actionable cost visibility, defined workflows, and quantitative metrics. Design Structure Matrix (DSM). Design Workshop or Big Room.

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BD+C

AUGUST 10, 2023

The present and future of crisis mental health design 0 qpurcell Thu, 08/10/2023 - 10:07 Healthcare Facilities BWBR principal Melanie Baumhover sat down with the firm’s behavioral and mental health designers to talk about how intentional design can play a role in combatting the crisis.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 26, 2022

There’s no doubt about it: safety matters. While nothing beats a combination of training, safety culture, and leadership buy-in, innovation is playing an increasingly important role on- and off-site. . Technology has advanced significantly in recent years in the realm of construction safety. Machine Learning and AI.

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BD+C

APRIL 30, 2024

Using Locking Hardware to Support Code-Compliant Safer School Design 1 kcichowicz Tue, 04/30/2024 - 10:16 Code-compliant locking hardware is essential to safer school design. The right lock can support access control for improved school safety.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 14, 2022

Design and build costs represent only a fraction of the total cost of a building. Life-safety, financial stability, environmental impact, and the ability to support the organizational mission are all dependent upon efficient life-cycle management of the built environment. Request the full list here.

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BD+C

JULY 20, 2023

Passing Marks: Transferring Safer School Design to Other Applications 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/20/2023 - 08:43 The benefits of safer school design can improve the safety and security of more general-use projects—especially with the use of passive protection. These concerns can inform designers in areas other than the classroom.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 8, 2022

In early 2018, RDG Planning & Design and its partner firms began design work to replace an existing, nearly 50-year-old Healthcare Facility on the Shell Point Retirement Community campus (a CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY [CCRC]) in Ft. Designing within these constraints proved difficult, but not impossible. By David L.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Architects Design and plan construction projects, considering both aesthetic and functional aspects. 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.

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The Constructor

AUGUST 25, 2022

Pool tiles are special tiles designed and manufactured to meet the durability, aesthetic, and maintenance requirements of wet outdoor environments. They not only improve the beauty of the pool but also affect its safety, durability, and maintenance requirements.

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BD+C

MARCH 27, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic has presented a whole new set of problems, questions, and concerns for multifamily designers and owners looking to attract residents while reassuring them of the safety and comfort of their carefully curated residential environments.

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BD+C

MARCH 26, 2024

Safeguarding our schools: Strategies to protect students and keep campuses safe 0 qpurcell Tue, 03/26/2024 - 08:03 Security and Life Safety HMC Architects' PreK-12 Principal in Charge, Sherry Sajadpour, shares insights from school security experts and advisors on PreK-12 design strategies. A few key considerations include: 1.

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Safti First

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

SAFTI FIRST fire rated glass and framing products at Kromrey Middle School in Middleton, WI For many K-12 schools, the safety and security of students, faculty and staff remains a top priority in school design for both new construction and renovations/additions. The pursuit of safety in schools has long been a passion of mine.

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BD+C

MARCH 24, 2023

School Safety is In the Making 1 kcichowicz Fri, 03/24/2023 - 10:24 Designing safer schools may involve providing protection where multiple life-safety threats overlap. But these are not the only worries students, teachers and parents have when it comes to school building design. So how can schools be made safer?

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 4, 2022

Wellness Design Trends Take Center Stage Ahead of 2022. Americans are retreating back inside their homes due to the emergence of yet another wave of COVID-19, and as a result, more homeowners are focusing on macro design details centered around safety, accessibility, functionality, and health, according to Forbes. Healthy Homes.

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BD+C

APRIL 27, 2023

Passing The Test for Safer School Design 1 kcichowicz Thu, 04/27/2023 - 09:59 Knowing testing protocols can help us understand how to better provide protection in areas that need to address multiple types of life safety threats. There are best-practice guidelines for designing safer schools, which are a great starting point.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 14, 2022

Construction safety is essential for a project to go smoothly and, more importantly, get crews home safe. Good construction safety software can make a significant difference in the level of safety at your construction site. What is Construction Safety Management Software? .

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Safti First

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Style Meets Safety with Fire Rated Glass Fences Learn more about the many features and benefits of SAFTIFENCE by SAFTI FIRST by watching this video. From a design standpoint, “SAFTI FENCE ” offers unobstructed views with a solid, continuous and transparent barrier. These options provide safety and design flexibility.

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Safety Services Company

JANUARY 26, 2024

This figure reveals a potential gap in safety and compliance procedures within contractor management. They advise that portable heaters be UL-approved, having gone through rigorous safety testing. Flammable materials and chemicals can raise grave safety concerns if not stored sufficiently.

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Stok

JULY 15, 2020

Here, we’ll dive into the new WELL Health-Safety Rating and LEED Safety First pilot credits —along with a nod to Arc’s Re-Entry tool —to help familiarize project practitioners with their rating system-aligned options for building re-entry and the post-pandemic built environment. WELL Health-Safety Rating. Who should care?

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Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

Due to the quick adoption of new tools and technologies, keeping competitive and being successful in the current environment of the construction industry are now closely related to implementing technological innovations. Safety and Risk Management Safety and risk management are paramount in the construction industry.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

How inclusive design supports resilience and climate preparedness 0 qpurcell Thu, 11/16/2023 - 13:31 Resiliency Gail Napell, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, shares five tips and examples of inclusive design across a variety of building sectors. Design for Access Design so all people can access, exit, and use a space independently.

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Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

In multi-family buildings, it acts as a protective shield against the elements, ensuring both the structure’s integrity and the safety of its residents. Here’s why it’s essential: Safety first : Cladding acts as a barrier against environmental factors like rain, wind, and extreme temperatures.

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BD+C

JUNE 12, 2023

Building Perimeters are Only One Layer in Safe School Design 1 kcichowicz Mon, 06/12/2023 - 09:23 Hardening entryways and exterior windows is a step toward safer school design. While these updates to state building codes can contribute to safer school design, they are just one layer within those guidelines.

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BD+C

APRIL 11, 2024

The just cause in behavioral health design: Make it right 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/11/2024 - 08:42 Healthcare Facilities NAC Architecture shares strategies for approaching behavioral health design collaboratively and thoughtfully, rather than simply applying a set of blanket rules.

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Safety Services Company

JULY 22, 2019

Process Safety vs. Personal Safety. For anyone working in safety or in a high-risk industry such as a refinery or manufacturing plant, you’re probably heard the term process safety. In several key ways, process safety is different from occupational health and safety, so why should you know the difference?

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Choosing prescription safety glasses for work can be confusing. The basic question seems simple enough – to pick the best set of safety glasses shouldn’t be that hard, should it? But there are many different options and features available in prescription safety glasses which makes it difficult to select the right one.

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BD+C

MAY 25, 2023

Safety AND Security: The Importance of Component Compatibility 1 kcichowicz Thu, 05/25/2023 - 09:31 With proposed and passed laws, it’s important lawmakers and building professionals acknowledge the interplay between fire safety and building security. How can model code changes help ensure safer school design?

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 2, 2017

I spoke to a gathering of construction industry attorneys the other day about that t he changing environment of Federal government regulation portends huge business opportunities for green building. This blog post is my prepared remarks for that talk. Billion for the Environmental Protection Agency, a reduction of $2.6

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Work Gearz

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Any of the above mentioned hazards can be fatal if proper precautions are not taken at the right time and I am here today with this article to make you aware about all the construction related hazards and safety tips on how to prevent them. Use safety harness for fall prevention from the heights.

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Work Gearz

JULY 13, 2021

Safety glasses are useful for work or recreational activities. Safety glasses are designed to protect the eyes from chemicals during cleaning or from debris during working. Good safety glasses can be pricey which is why many people try to buy well-made ones that can be used over and over again.

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BD+C

JULY 5, 2023

The game room: Transforming game design office spaces 0 qpurcell Wed, 07/05/2023 - 09:04 Headquarters IA Interior Architects' designers discuss the aesthetic considerations for gaming industry work environments. Working with 3D environments, they think and see like we do. Frontier Developments, Hufton+Crow Photography.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The impacts of affordability, remote work, and personal safety on urban life 0 qpurcell Mon, 12/18/2023 - 10:06 Urban Planning Data from Gensler's City Pulse Survey shows that although people are satisfied with their city's experience, it may not be enough. They are also 1.5x more likely to say that their city provides a great experience.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 8, 2023

It was not until the mid-20 th century—as public awareness of the need for stricter occupational health and safety guidelines grew—that the requirement to preserve it garnered widespread support. The post Exploring how sound and noise impact well-being in office design appeared first on Construction Specifier. 2 In the U.S.,

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Whether you require glasses for your weak eyesight or for the safety of your eyes at work, you don’t want to compromise on the most delicate part of your body. . Safety glasses and regular glasses are not the same thing. On the job or at home, safety glasses are designed to give the best protection for your eyes.

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