Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Therefore, it is in every owner’s interest to promote quality and require contractors who maintain the highest industry standards that are confirmed by certification, such as the ones offered by the American Concrete Institute (ACI). Certifications will be verified using ACI Cert app.

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HardHatChat

DECEMBER 17, 2010

I’ll say it again, 2010 was a rebuilding year for the commercial construction industry. So I’ve created a commercial construction checklist for what we considered the highs and lows of 2010 commercial construction trends. There are still far too many distressed commercial properties on the market.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Just look at how many projects aim to achieve LEED certification or the new BREEAM certification, which we recently discussed here on Viewpoint Surveyor. If an owner wants to achieve LEED certification, the building will need specific materials and features. Educate yourself and your crews about green building features.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As an expert in low-carbon solutions for construction operations and material selection, Burke can help curate a list of carbon-optimized options for Suffolk clients on their projects. Steven Burke, Senior Director of Sustainability at Suffolk.

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

And with each one, we’ve learned some valuable commercial construction tips. Some international retailers prefer to ship materials from their country, while others let us fabricate millwork locally. Although I will say, we’ve used some very innovative construction materials from our international retail clients. Measurements.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 22, 2016

EDGE, the acronym for “Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies” is a green building certification system for new residential and commercial buildings in emerging markets and developing countries. and, 20% less embodied energy in materials (from floor, roof, wall and window construction with low embodied energy).

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 3, 2024

By David Gross Substrate preparation is a crucial first step in the flooring installation process and it can significantly impact the appearance and longevity of the final flooring material. Delamination—Exposure to moisture or excessive pH can cause the separation of the carpet’s backing layers and deterioration of the carpet material.

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Concrete Inspections Materials Products 62

Green Building Law Update

MAY 22, 2016

EDGE, the acronym for “Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies” is a green building certification system for new residential and commercial buildings in emerging markets and developing countries. and, 20% less embodied energy in materials (from floor, roof, wall and window construction with low embodied energy).

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Green Certification Finance Software 120

Federal Construction Contracting Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

Department of Defense (DoD) published the much anticipated proposed rule for the revamped Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 The assessment must be completed before contract award and the certification of compliance is good for three years afterwards. On December 26, 2023, the U.S.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 26, 2016

And while it is a standalone tool for measuring landscape sustainability, in June 2015, Green Business Certification Inc., the USGBC associated certification body for LEED, announced it had acquired the exclusive rights to the SITES rating system, its publications and trademarks. SITES v2 provides four certification levels.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

In fact we know from the proprietary data of a commercial real estate information company that LEED Certified buildings are being conveyed at a faster pace than the broader commercial real estate market. Is it possible that real estate professionals are flouting care and caution and do not know the form exists?

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 26, 2016

And while it is a standalone tool for measuring landscape sustainability, in June 2015, Green Business Certification Inc., the USGBC associated certification body for LEED, announced it had acquired the exclusive rights to the SITES rating system, its publications and trademarks. SITES v2 provides four certification levels.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 21, 2018

is significant because it is widely suggested, just as a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment is now standard practice in nearly every commercial real estate transaction in this country, that in the future the same will be true of a resilience assessment. The Green Business Certification Inc.’s The launch of RELi 2.0

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 21, 2018

is significant because it is widely suggested, just as a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment is now standard practice in nearly every commercial real estate transaction in this country, that in the future the same will be true of a resilience assessment. The Green Business Certification Inc.’s The launch of RELi 2.0

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Finding new life for used building materials might be gaining momentum, but there are challenges for the salvaged materials market such as scaling up for large commercial projects and growing from niche to massive. The design team also drew other used materials from campus buildings undergoing renovations.

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Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

New Frameworks , a construction company in Vermont, specializes in natural and local materials. Using a plant-based material such as straw in construction can be environmentally beneficial because it stores carbon from the atmosphere. And how do you do that using materials that are low-carbon and nontoxic?'”

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Materials Vermont Equity Chicago 98

Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 30, 2016

it all started with fire testing for homes), with over 2,247,696 BREEAM registered buildings across 77 countries in its sustainability assessment method, will before the end of the year award its first BREEAM In-Use certification in the United States. based LEED certification consultancy headed by Barry Giles. BRE Global Ltd.,

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Both are affected by the material science that goes into the product: How are they constructed? Where do the materials come from that make these products? The materiality of different resilient flooring products may alter some perceptions regarding sustainability. It is such a waste.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

LEED Commercial Interiors projects present the best single opportunity for greening buildings. million existing commercial buildings in the United States today. million existing commercial buildings. greater than 80% exist in rented space within those existing commercial buildings. By Katie Stanford and Stuart Kaplow.

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Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Quantity Surveyor: The prime intention of the quantity surveyor is to measure the amount of materials required for building work as well as estimate the cost of the materials.

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Stok

AUGUST 21, 2012

EBS is proud to announce that its client, San Francisco Surgical Arts, received LEED Platinum certification under the LEED Commercial Interiors™ (CI) v2009 rating system.

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 26, 2014

Much has changed, but much has remained the same, in the arena of green building law mandates since March 18,2002, when the city of Normal, Illinois enacted Ordinance 4825, the first ever mandatory green building law, requiring LEED certification in the Central Business District for public or private new construction of over 7,500 square feet.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

As a result, more thought is now invested in material selection and whole system performance. It differs from slag wool, which is a manmade material made primarily from iron ore blast furnace slag. The Origine project has achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-New Construction (LEED-NC) Silver certification.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 23, 2018

According to the Commercial Construction Index, compiled for the first quarter of 2018 by the USG Corporation and the U.S. Cloud-based mobile solutions — Mobile solutions and online tools allow project data, financial information, materials and equipment information, employee time, labor rates and more to be entered directly from the jobsite.

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Project Management Management Software Software 166

Construction Cost Estimating

OCTOBER 14, 2014

It is a handy book for getting the vast knowledge of square-foot costs for residential, commercial, industrial, military, schools, greenhouses, manufactured homes, fire stations, libraries, churches, government offices and farm buildings. Commercial Structures Section. Then view, print, email or save the detailed PDF report as needed.

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Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 11, 2020

For subcontractors and suppliers, an alleged licensing violation can be used as leverage to secure payment for labor and materials. The original complaint to the Board had been filed by a supplier who had not been paid approximately $13,000 for materials on a commercial project. In Mississippi State Board of Contractors v.

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Work Gearz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

They all stand for different societies and organizations that came into existence to make the quality of materials and products better than what it used to be many years ago. ASTM stands for American Society for Testing and Materials and was first founded in the year 1898. What is ASTM?

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

Last Friday was the beginning of the public comment period on the Green Building Initiative’s revision to its ANSI/GBI 01-2010: Green Building Assessment Protocol for Commercial Buildings that forms the basis for the current version of Green Globes for New Construction. Nearly 1000 buildings are Green Globes certified in the U.S.

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Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

Last Friday was the beginning of the public comment period on the Green Building Initiative’s revision to its ANSI/GBI 01-2010: Green Building Assessment Protocol for Commercial Buildings that forms the basis for the current version of Green Globes for New Construction. Nearly 1000 buildings are Green Globes certified in the U.S.

Green 120

Green Innovation Insurance Certification 120

Stok

AUGUST 25, 2022

Concrete is the most widely used engineered material globally. 3: Lessons from the Village: Indigenous Values Meet Sustainability Certification Systems (Nov 3 | 2:45-3:45pm PT) Session ID: I01 Featuring Stok’s Kristen M. Cement in concrete accounts for ~8% of global carbon emissions.

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San Francisco Sustainability Concrete Equity 52

GCP Applied Technologies

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

The VERIFI® system can help ready-mix plants earn sustainability certification. A ready-mix plant can earn points in NRMCA's sustainability criteria of "material acquisition," "production," "delivery & acquisition" and "material reuse and recycling," by incorporating an in-transit concrete management system into its truck fleet.

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Sustainability Products Concrete Construction 78

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 11, 2018

QTO or Quantity take-offs is a thorough estimation of materials and labors which are required to complete any construction project. So candidates must have to pursue official certificate and those who are not form a technical surveying will not be eligible so necessary education and experience is needed. Salary could be Rs.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 9, 2016

Aerospace Reduced Business & Occupation (B&O) Tax Rate: Available to manufacturers and processors for hire of commercial airplanes or component parts of commercial airplanes, non-manufacturers engaged in the business of aerospace product development, certificated FAR repair stations making retail sales and aerospace tooling manufacturers.

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NH Construction Law

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

There are also limitations on how much work a WOSB can subcontract out to non-WOSB entities – for general construction contracts, it’s no more than 85% exclusive of the cost of materials. How much doing away with self-certification lessens the incidence of fraud remains to be seen. 13 C.F.R. § § 125.6(a)(3).

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Contract Fabrication Certification New Mexico 40

Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 17, 2018

Usually, quantity surveyors implement control over construction costs by making perfect measurement of the necessary work, the application of expert knowledge of costs and prices of work, labour, materials and plant required. An ideal QS should possess an accredited degree and the necessary professional certifications.

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Estimating Cash Flow Liability Life Cycle 40

GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 11, 2018

When choosing materials, keep maintenance costs in mind. Keep track of all warranties and certificates of compliance. . Have your environmental, health and safety team identify any hazardous materials used in the warehouse and how they should be managed. Commercial buildings. Choose low-profile, durable concrete slabs.

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Green Building Law Update

OCTOBER 14, 2013

This is a very unscientific consideration of all the non-confidential projects in the United States that achieved certification during the week of October 1 through October 7, 2013. With 7 projects, California had the most LEED certifications, followed by Michigan with 3 projects. Low Emitting Materials – Paints and Coatings.

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Certification Statistics Las Vegas Colorado 120