Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 8, 2017

As you consider what’s “in” and what’s “out” in 2017, within the realm of green building, Passive House is in. Several mid-rise residential projects currently under construction will more than quadruple the number of available units and triple the square footage of Passive buildings.

Housing 120

Housing Green America New York City 120

Construction Business Owner

MAY 3, 2017

The trade show, which showcases the latest innovations in construction equipment and technology solutions, hosted nearly 128,000 attendees, with 26,000 international attendees from 150 countries. The latest installment of CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE took place in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 7-11.

Las Vegas 120

Las Vegas Nevada Innovation Equipment 120

BD+C

OCTOBER 31, 2017

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Innovation Awards honor new practices and technologies that will further enable project delivery and enhance data-centric methodologies in the management of buildings for their entire lifecycle, from design, to construction and through operations.

AIA 58

AIA Innovation Management Design 58

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

The digitization of the construction industry is inevitable, and Viewpoint is at the forefront of construction software innovation. “The use of technology in construction is going to change dramatically. Read more about how Viewpoint seeks to digitize the job site in The Oregonian. ” Award Winning Technology.

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Viewpoint Industrial Construction Mobility 130

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 13, 2017

We’ve had a great time here at the Viewpoint 2017 Collaborate User Conference, where close to 2,000 people have gathered to network.

Viewpoint 130

Viewpoint Innovation Conference 130

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

The latest developments at construction and construction management firms in 2017-18: Bernards introduced market segment experts to lead the pursuit, management, and construction of all projects through “centers of excellence.”

Innovation 94

Innovation Contractors Management Construction 94

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Facilities Management – 2017 Best Practices. While Shakespeare was a great playwright, he has little to contribute to improving renovation, repair, and new construction outcomes. Focus upon fundamental LEAN construction delivery and facilities management practices provides the greatest return on investment.

Management 100

Management Life Cycle BIM Renovating 100

Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 13, 2017

We’ve had a great time here at the Viewpoint 2017 Collaborate User Conference , where close to 2,000 people have gathered to network, collaborate, learn, and have fun. We’re ready to disrupt and transform the construction industry with awesome technology and functionality to make your jobs easier and your companies thrive.

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Viewpoint Innovation Conference Software 151

Business Facilities

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

From the July/August 2017 Issue. A s the home to leading research in energy at Electric Power Research Institute, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), and Y-12 National Security Complex, Knoxville-Oak Ridge Innovation Valley has long been a mecca for renewable and alternative energy. By the BF Staff.

Innovation 67

Innovation Tennessee Electrical Security 67

Pro Builder

APRIL 1, 2021

Energy Innovation: Solar Energy Solutions Continue to Gain Momentum. Innovation. The solar farm, launched in 2017, is “out of sight, out of mind,” says Chris Jedd, the DHA’s portfolio energy manager. Thu, 04/01/2021 - 13:50. Energy Efficiency. Sustainability. Energy Efficiency. CEF generates 1.37 In the city of Davis, Calif., “New

Innovation 134

Innovation Electrical Denver District of Columbia 134

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 4, 2022

3D printing offers big promises for construction. Will the innovation live up to the hype? While clearly, 3D printing technology has proven beneficial in the medical, aerospace, and tool-making arenas since its inception, there’s one other field that’s potentially poised to break out: the construction sector.

Construction 105

Construction Concrete Innovation Regulation 105

Construction Junkie

JULY 8, 2020

Construction Junkie's 6th Annual Best Construction Podcast Competition has officially come to an end and the results have been tallied. To find the results of our 5 previous competitions, click the corresponding year: 2015 , 2016 , 2017 , 2018 , and 2019. Construction Junkie's 2020 Best Construction Podcast Competition Results.

Construction 121

Construction Lien Zoning Industrial 121

BD+C

AUGUST 31, 2016

Interested in sharing your great solution or novel innovation for the AEC market or built environment? The editors of Building Design+Construction invite you to submit a topic for one of the 18 coveted speaker slots at the inaugural ACCELERATE LIVE! event, May 11, 2017, in Chicago. .

Innovation 40

Innovation Chicago Environment Design 40

BD+C

JUNE 22, 2023

Chris Averill named President of Pepper Construction Group Pepper Construction Group is pleased to announced the promotion of Chris Averill to the position of President. In his new role, Averill will assume leadership responsibility for the Pepper Construction Group’s growth and performance.

Construction 52

Construction Finance Indiana Office 52

HardHatChat

MAY 16, 2017

Hopefully, we’ll see some of those fresh young graduates heading toward a career in commercial construction. Part of the reason I say this is the current hiring situation in the construction industry. When it comes to figuring out where these new technologies can add the most value, younger employees can be a huge asset.

Commercial 344

Commercial Construction Contractors Management 344

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 8, 2018

The Wall Street Journal recently reported that younger professionals are steering away from construction jobs. This is, of course, a problem for an industry already struggling to attract skilled construction professionals in the wake of the most recent recession. Can Construction Technology Help? A Host of Contributing Factors.

Education 137

Education Construction Software Software 137

Construction Junkie

MAY 20, 2020

After a round of nominations, the stage has been set for the 6th annual Best Construction Podcast Competition presented by Construction Junkie. To find the results of our 5 previous competitions, click the corresponding year: 2015 , 2016 , 2017 , 2018 , and 2019. After that time, no more votes will be tallied.

Lien 116

Lien Construction Zoning Industrial 116

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 19, 2018

In case you haven’t heard, construction software use is on the rise. By 2020, technology adoption in construction is expected to reach 70 percent, according to a 2017 report from McKinsey Global Institute. There has also been an increase in mobile device and cloud storage use at companies throughout the construction industry.

Software 144

Software Software Viewpoint Construction 144

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JANUARY 17, 2019

Now in its seventh year, the annual Construction Technology Report compiled by JBKnowledge is one of the most impressive surveys in the industry, providing the latest trends on everything from construction software, IT budgets and workflows, mobile apps, emerging technologies and more. in 2017 to 40.2% were female.

Contractors 130

Contractors Industrial Mobility Software 130

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The Synergy of Industrialized Construction and Built-for-Rent Housing. McStain’s president, David Ware, isn’t alone in thinking that B2R is a choice market for off-site construction. Housing, Industrialized: Your Road Map to Off-Site Construction. Off-Site Construction: A Real-World Study. Off-Site Construction.

Housing 97

Housing Industrial Florida Construction 97

Business Facilities

AUGUST 23, 2017

From the July/August 2017 Issue. P83 Innovation Center campus conceptual renderings. Feeding this worker pipeline is Arizona’s university system that produces in-demand graduates specializing in technology and innovation that can quickly make an impact on these growing businesses. By the BF Staff. City of Peoria). In 2016, U.S.

Arizona 76

Arizona Innovation San Diego Phoenix 76

Pro Builder

MARCH 9, 2021

Manufacturer Innovation Means Plenty of Siding Options for Builders. Back in 2017, Hardie launched the Aspyre Collection, which brings together the modern design of its Reveal Panel System with the traditional profiles of its Artisan Siding. Tue, 03/09/2021 - 08:00. This is possibly the golden age for the siding products category.

Innovation 98

Innovation Products Materials Engineering 98

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Fall has arrived, and with it another monthly construction news roundup. Some cities in the United States have already experimented with net-zero construction, and if this pledge is any indication, we’ll likely see more cities doing so in the future. Construction Input Costs Rise 6.2 Percent Through August.

Industrial 133

Industrial Construction News Insurance 133

Lets Build

JULY 14, 2020

In construction, technology has been gradually replacing outdated machines and systems. Free guide: How to reduce construction delays by more than 20%. It is wrong to believe that digital transformation in construction is a linear process and it will continue to evolve no matter what. The construction industry in numbers.

Software 153

Software Software Construction Industrial 153

Pro Builder

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Denver Students Construct Tiny Homes for Homeless. How students at the Cherry Creek career and technical education campus are using their construction skills to give back to their community. Thu, 12/23/2021 - 10:01. Now, students are building five units.

Denver 52

Denver Colorado Construction Education 52

Pro Builder

MAY 12, 2021

How the Pandemic Will Shape the Future of Off-Site Residential Construction. Productivity in home construction lags behind almost every other industry, while inefficiencies and waste hurt profits and growth. Is off-site construction the answer to building homes faster and more affordably and easing current supply and labor issues?

Site 111

Site Residential Construction Accidents 111

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In 2017, McKinsey & Company released a 10-year analysis from 2005 to 2015 that found that construction-labor productivity in the United States hadn’t kept pace with other industries. Since then, the construction industry has grappled with a poor reputation regarding productivity.

Products 105

Products Autodesk Construction Modeling 105

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 5, 2018

Our customers are amazing, and they do incredibly innovative things with our construction software solutions and technologies. Every year, we give our customers the chance to showcase the new, innovative ways they have used software to transform their business through our Viewpoint Technology Awards. Located in Pasadena, Calif.,

Viewpoint 144

Viewpoint Innovation Subcontracting San Francisco 144

BD+C

MARCH 28, 2018

The following 101 products represent a snapshot of the products included in any of the past 15 issues of Building Design+Construction that our readers (and the editors) found to be the most interesting, innovative, or useful. The 16 "Editor's Picks" were selected by the BD+C editorial team.

Products 63

Products Innovation Design Construction 63

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 9, 2020

Validation of methods for adjusting construction cost estimates by project location , University of New Mexico UNM Digital Repository, 2010). Despite its potential weaknesses, estimation by adjustment factors is a very common approach for all types of construction. Martinez, A.,

Estimating 227

Estimating New Mexico Denver Engineering 227

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 7, 2017

There will be an impetus on material providers to work with NYCHA and their customers, providing clarity on how their products adhere to these new guidelines, especially as the industry continues to show significant progress and innovation. The introduction of such innovative products is key in meeting NYCHA’s latest guidelines.

Sustainability 122

Sustainability Guidelines New York New York City 122

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Green construction isn’t new anymore. In fact, it’s become pretty commonplace in the construction industry. While green construction is obviously popular for environmental reasons, it also comes with many other upsides including long-term benefits for owners, occupants and the community.

Green 144

Green Certification Construction Viewpoint 144

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 7, 2017

Construction Document Information Management is central to productivity improvement. Construction Document Information Management. 2017, Cholakis, P. Streamlining Construction Document Information Management processes is an essential step towards improving productivity, quality, and overall value for all stakeholders.

Documentation 100

Documentation Management Construction Life Cycle 100

Pro Builder

MAY 5, 2021

This Uber-Like Platform for Home Building Cuts Construction Time in Half. After the 2017 Northern California wildfires, the demand for new construction exceeded all local construction capabilities, leading one resident to create a digital platform connecting builders with locals. Innovation. cbroderick.

Austin 52

Austin Texas California Construction 52

HardHatChat

JANUARY 17, 2017

Fostering a collaborative culture among our team, from new hires to our most veteran staff, will continue to be a focus for Englewood in 2017. Earlier this month I was going through my post-holiday emails when I came across a Construction Dive article on 5 New Year’s Resolutions for Construction Pros in 2017.

Commercial 156

Commercial Contractors Bidding Spirit 156

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 16, 2018

Our Portland headquarters alone grew nearly 30 percent in 2017. Additionally, Viewpoint purchased Seattle-based construction ERP developer Dexter + Chaney in July of last year and also brought on a key development partner to the Viewpoint team last month by acquiring Monrovia, Calif.

Oregon 137

Oregon Viewpoint Portland Seattle 137

ENR Construction

MARCH 1, 2018

To answer that question, every year, ENR invites teams from around the country to submit their best work to its regional Best Projects competitions, where it is judged on teamwork, safety, problem-solving, innovation and quality.

Innovation 58

Innovation Safety 58