BD+C

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The building design and construction industry has an embodied carbon problem. The built environment generates 42% of annual global CO 2 emissions, according to the International Energy Agency. Architects and designers can use these EPDs to specify low carbon construction materials in their building designs.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Single-family homes are growing in size to accommodate new homeowner design preferences post-pandemic, particularly as remote work becomes the norm and living spaces are transformed into multi-functional flex rooms. Home size rose from 2009 to 2015 as entry-level new construction was constrained. New-Home Sales. Market Data + Trends.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 19, 2020

Howard County, Maryland has become the first jurisdiction in the state and one of few places in the country to pass a mandatory “bird-friendly design” law for new construction of privately owned buildings. The bird-friendly design standards that the Director adopts by regulation and that are equivalent to Pilot Credit #55.

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New York City Green Maryland Permits 289

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Every high-performance coating system is designed to guard surfaces against corrosion and ultraviolet (UV) light degradation, ultimately extending the life cycle of a building. It also must meet the standards for the Red List-compliant materials and quality of its indoor environment.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 9, 2014

will be republished in 2014 for adoption in the IgCC 2015. In an environment of green building standards, rating systems, and codes, it is the republishing of ASHRAE Standard 189.1 that may be the single most significant act in 2014 toward improving the built environment. ASHRAE standard 189.1 Codes are the law.

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BD+C

MAY 25, 2023

K-12 Schools School Construction Architects Daylighting Daylighting Designs Energy Efficiency Energy-Efficient Design Projects Sustainability Less than a year after its opening last September, The AIA has recognized the new Boston Arts Academy with an Education Facility Design Award for its state-of-the-art learning environment.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 10, 2020

The NGBS applies to the design, construction, alteration, enlargement, and renovation of all residential buildings, residential portions of mixed-use buildings, and mixed-use buildings where the residential portion is greater than 50% of the gross floor area. Replacing the 2015 edition (.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

These efforts include NAHB’s stance against the Biden administration’s reinstatement of the 2015 Obama-era Federal Flood Risk Management Standard , which dramatically expands—without congressional oversight—regulated floodplain areas. Climate issues aren’t going away, and NAHB will continue to be the housing industry’s voice on this issue.

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Building Information Management

AUGUST 11, 2015

To help health care facilities comply with Environment of Care standards, the Joint Commission has issued Planning, Design, and Construction of Health Care Environments. Guidelines for the Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities by the Facility Guidelines Institute [link]. https://www.healthdesign.org.

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Building Information Management

AUGUST 11, 2015

To help health care facilities comply with Environment of Care standards, the Joint Commission has issued Planning, Design, and Construction of Health Care Environments. Guidelines for the Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities by the Facility Guidelines Institute [link]. https://www.healthdesign.org.

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Contractors Construction Commissioning Certification 40

FDR Safety

JANUARY 16, 2020

This Instruction supersedes OSHA Instruction CPL 03-00-019, National Emphasis Program on Amputations that was published in August of 2015. The methods we use also guide design and implementation of machine guarding to prevent amputations when equipment is in production. For more advice on safety, please call us at (615) 628-8746.

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Construction Junkie

MAY 22, 2020

Theoretically, the process should be more accurate, as well, since the cylinders aren’t always kept in the same environment that the concrete was placed and the sensor locations are tracked, eliminating sample mixups. Concrete Sensors is one of those companies. The company already has ON!Track,

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Concrete Massachusetts Boston Project Management 98

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 7, 2017

Also referred to as the “Design-Bid-Build” process, this system has long been the most prevalent option for large and small public works contracts. BIM, LEAN Construction, and a Common Data Environment (CDE) – A strategic tool for sharing information and managing a team within a BIM / LEAN Construction Delivery environment.

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Contract COAA Life Cycle BIM 100

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 8, 2017

Creating an open information environment. Integrating operating, design and construction knowledge through broad based team meetings. BIM, LEAN Construction, and a Common Data Environment (CDE) – A strategic tool for sharing information and managing a team within a BIM / LEAN Construction Delivery environment.

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Green Building Law Update

APRIL 15, 2018

all of which sounds like pretty standard green building stuff, but the new Standard advances new concepts and goal setting for these credits, and others, involving the owner at pre design and carrying through to measurement of results at occupancy. 2014, 2015 International Green Construction Code Table 702.1,

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Green Life Cycle Certification Materials 136

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 19, 2016

On June 7, by a voice vote of the Unites State Senate agreeing to changes approved by the House of Representatives on May 24 (voting 403 for and 12 against), Congress has passed the “TSCA Modernization Act of 2015” that will amend the Toxic Substances Control Act, sending the 66 page bill to the President for his signature.

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 14, 2019

The building is rooted in its site through its use of onsite materials and has impeccable zero carbon design credentials.’. Our specs were to use local materials as much as possible, keep energy costs low, and respect the local context,” explains Arun Rimal, a Nepali architect with the US-based Office of Structural Design (OSD).

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Architecture New York Materials Design 75

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 24, 2023

Picture credits: tirol kliniken 2015 Long-term and sustainable roll-out strategy Tirol kliniken examined the advantages of a common data environment with cloud technology and concluded that Autodesk Construction Cloud’s Autodesk Build platform features fitted their needs.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 19, 2016

On June 7, by a voice vote of the Unites State Senate agreeing to changes approved by the House of Representatives on May 24 (voting 403 for and 12 against), Congress has passed the “TSCA Modernization Act of 2015” that will amend the Toxic Substances Control Act, sending the 66 page bill to the President for his signature.

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Risk Regulation Materials United States 120

Green Building Law Update

MAY 3, 2015

In October a similar announcement was made for the WELL building standard, measuring, certifying and monitoring features of the built environment that impact human health and well-being. Those articles of amendment were filed with the government of the District of Columbia on April 6, 2015 and were effective that date.

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Documentation Certification Green District of Columbia 120

Pro Builder

MARCH 6, 2023

As the macro environment changes, higher home prices and rising interest rates should only increase the demand for rental homes.” Southern Impression Homes was founded in 2015 to address the undersupplied need for single-family build-to-rent units.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 12, 2021

As a designer and trained architect, the author discovered through her own research she needed to have a better understanding about the materiality of resilient flooring and its relationship to sustainability and performance. It is all about avoiding premature product failure due to subfloor, adhesive, installation, or moisture conditions.

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Sustainability Certification Green Products 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 7, 2017

. – A process whereby contractual agreements are designed, bid, and executed between real property owners and construction contractors for renovation, repair, or new construction services for buildings or any form of physical infrastructure. Services and/or work may include… . Services and/or work may include… .

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Construction Specifier

JULY 2, 2020

Low-slope and steep-slope unvented roof systems ( i.e. insulation and air barrier are applied directly to the underside of the roof deck) are common in applications where designers are seeking cost-effective and energy-efficient roof assemblies. Insulation requirements for roofs are, therefore, spread across IBC Chapters 12, 13, and 15.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JANUARY 26, 2016

USGBC’s annual Top 10 States for LEED list highlights states throughout the country that are making significant strides in sustainable building design, construction and transformation. LEED has become an essential tool for the transformation of building design and construction. square feet of LEED space per resident certified in 2015.

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Natural Building

MARCH 18, 2021

Their aim is to promote healthy living, provide jobs, and support the environment. They had already created about five rammed-earth-model structures before the 2015 earthquake hit Nepal. Acharya says the country’s building code also needs to be changed to create a favorable environment for his company. onlinekhabar.com.

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Sustainability Housing Environment Green 52

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 25, 2017

Remember that a Job Order Contract can be designed, implemented, and managed by the Owner, a combination of an Owner and a JOC Consultant, or JOC task orders can be executed leveraging a Cooperatives. BIM, LEAN Construction, and a Common Data Environment (CDE). 2015-IDIQ-Contract-White-Paper-National-Academy-of-Sciences.

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 1, 2019

For purposes of this blog post highlighting the significant changes in the 2018 IgCC, that new code will be contrasted with the 2012 IgCC and not the 2015 version, which last version we are only aware a single jurisdiction has adopted. for the Design of High Performance Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings.

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Green Maryland Site Certification 156

Constructonomics

DECEMBER 1, 2015

As the end of 2015 draws near and the countdown to the Christmas holidays begin we look at some major European construction jobs that are also nearing completion. What makes these projects stand out is not only their innovative design but also the involvement of some lesser known companies within the European construction industry.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 9, 2021

There is burgeoning consensus that buildings need to be designed with deep commitment to the well-being of their occupants. 2, 2015, by G. Organizations need to implement strategies to not only keep staff safe and healthy, but also happy and productive enough within their working environment that they actually want to come in.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2022

Restoring original design intent after decades of façade damage. Its aluminum-clad exterior was refinished with a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) based coating system, restoring the building’s façade to a just-like-new condition designed to last for over 20 years. Matching the original design intent. by Christopher C. Incorvaia.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 22, 2014

A change in the existing code is necessitated by the USGBC’s June 1, 2015 effective for LEED v4, when projects will no longer be able to register under LEED 2009, because the Baltimore City Green Building Standard piggybacks on LEED 2009 metrics and forms. Waivers may be key for projects that have been designed, but not yet permitted.

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Cassell Construction Estimating

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

Andy officially joined us as our full time Associate Software Engineer on January 1 st , 2015 and Stacee joined us shortly after as our Marketing and Executive Admin on January 9 th , 2015. Barry and Rob cultivate an environment that while demanding, is fun, interesting, and engaging. Welcome Andy and Stacee! Stacee Sabb.

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Work Gearz

DECEMBER 6, 2021

We can all agree that working in a cold environment is extremely tough and it does hamper our productivity. Therefore, you need some sort of clothing that is designed to work efficiently in these cold conditions. Comfort in a really cold environment. This is especially critical in cold temperatures or a freezer setting.

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Green Building Law Update

MARCH 26, 2017

It is a new and emergent building certification that positively impacts occupant health and productivity through workplace design and operations. Today, still in beta, the Center for Active Design, a nonprofit established by then New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg in 2013, is the operator of FITWEL.

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Sustainability Certification New York City Green 120

Natural Building

MAY 2, 2021

Learn skills, techniques, and design theory to create your own beautiful, durable, energy-efficient home from local and site-harvested materials. We will also give you the theoretical knowledge to design a regionally appropriate passive solar home. Three meals a day will be prepared on site, largely from local organic ingredients.

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Site Design Organization Education 52

Work Gearz

JULY 10, 2020

It creates a safe working environment for workers when they wear safety vests as they feel safe in it. OSHA requires the safety vests to follow ANSI/ISEA 107-2015 standards. The ANSI/ISEA 107-2015 declares that wearing safety vests is mandatory for workers visibility in at night, in low light conditions and in poor weather conditions.

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