Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 1, 2023

By Kevin Haynes Designing the transition between an effective air barrier and fenestration, such as curtain wall and storefront, can present challenges for the designer and specifier. The selection and specification process should consider the building type, the project location (climate zone), and the performance requirements.

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BD+C

JANUARY 2, 2024

5 ways mass timber will reshape the design of life sciences facilities Here are five reasons why it has become increasingly evident that mass timber is ready to shape the future of laboratory spaces. Organized around a 55-foot+ core-to-perimeter dimension, an intermediate column delineates between potential benching and lab support zones.

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Design Sustainability Materials Boston 113

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 6, 2023

Be it residential or for commercial purposes, they’ll probably be required in some cases. . For Commercial Use. Instead of paying for any commercial worth, you only pay for the land and renovations. . But by acquiring a storage unit, they know for sure that their belongings will be secure until their return. .

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Remodeling Inventory Zoning Travel 263

Wolgast Corporation

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

When it comes to a property search, it’s obvious that you would get your realtor involved, but have you considered having your Design/Build contractor with you? Does the current zoning of the space/building permit your intended business use? Is it residential when you need commercial or manufacturing designation?

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Wolgast Corporation

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Setbacks & Zoning Each municipality is different in their requirements and the type of business, whether it’s a commercial office, retail or a manufacturing company can make a difference to setback and zoning provisions. Below we discuss the possible caveats to consider when expanding and to consider when selecting a site.

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

And with each one, we’ve learned some valuable commercial construction tips. Time zones. So we engaged one of our favorite technologies for working in different time zones – Skype. They tend to set commercial construction trends by using interesting finishes and details that aren’t always common stateside. Measurements.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 28, 2022

This will also transform the education and collaboration needed for planning, designing, and building these spaces. Those who have a role in designing, building, planning, or influencing these projects need to stay on top of the ever-shifting design landscape. Hot-desking is another trend shaping a hybrid-first design approach.

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Office Design Conference Modeling 57

GCP Applied Technologies

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Net zero building design and air leakage. A ZNE building may not necessarily be “off the grid,” but over the course of a year, it will generate at least as much energy as it consumes from the commercial power grid. Careful design of the building envelope is also critically important. Phillip.fry@gc…. Mon, 10/01/2018 - 12:26.

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Design Zoning Comparison Arizona 60

HardHatChat

APRIL 6, 2010

Unfortunately, some commercial real estate developers and even shopping center landlords think a local construction management team is the only way to go because a national general contractor is a traveling group of gypsies roving from project to project. Rest assured, I haven’t lost my mind. Well, it’s not like that. Chuck Taylor.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 17, 2023

Abraham Advancements in hurricane building science, continuous code improvements, and the success of code-approved products have made it possible to design more resilient structures in hurricane zones. The southwest Florida community survived Ian with minimal damage, due to state-of-the-art planning and design.

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Florida Green Guidelines Commercial 52

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 17, 2023

Abraham Advancements in hurricane building science, continuous code improvements, and the success of code-approved products have made it possible to design more resilient structures in hurricane zones. The southwest Florida community survived Ian with minimal damage, due to state-of-the-art planning and design.

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Florida Green Guidelines Commercial 52

Construction Enquirer

JULY 17, 2023

Construction will start later this year on phase one which will include road and energy infrastructure and the earthworks required to create development plots and landscape zones.

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Infrastructure Zoning Sustainability Roads 77

HardHatChat

JULY 23, 2012

While most of us will accept delayed Olympic news due to the time zone difference, the same isn’t true when working with international brands and new retail construction. Again, the best commercial contractors know how to anticipate for these challenges and work them into the construction schedule. So at 7 p.m. Municipality/U.S.

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Lets Build

JANUARY 18, 2022

What is zoning. Zoning relates to government regulations that guide what can and cannot be built on any property. For any construction project, you can refer to the local, municipal or city zoning map to determine what zoning classification your construction site belongs to. Why zoning matters to construction.

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Zoning Plans Construction Regulation 158

Wolgast Corporation

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Some businesses can operate anywhere and will be able to easily get a rental cost number to plug into their plan, but other operations need a more robust and well developed idea of a building designed for their particular use. Location, Location, Location!

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

How did you file the documents for your last commercial construction project? This means that all parties working on a job (us, the client, subcontractors and architects) have access to all job files 24/7, which is ideal when you have multiple projects in different time zones. All you need to do is answer a couple questions.

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Wolgast Corporation

JANUARY 29, 2024

Building an efficient and sustainable commercial building can be perceived to be costly and complicated, but it does not have to be. Working with an experienced Design-Build Contractor can save you money and provide guidance for savings from sustainable and long-lasting material investments.

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BD+C

AUGUST 14, 2023

The programmatic evolution of the lobby 0 qpurcell Mon, 08/14/2023 - 14:21 Office Buildings Ian Reves, Managing Director for IA's Atlanta studio, shares how design can shape a lobby into an office mainstay. For Starters, Tackle the Arrival The lobby has long served as a security gateway, often designed to impress, even intimidate.

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Office Zoning Atlanta Renovating 98

GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 16, 2018

Top questions to ask when designing a green roof. He shared some key considerations to keep in mind when designing a green roof. Hardiness zones also determine feasibility of different plant species. . Commercial buildings. He shared some key considerations to keep in mind when designing a green roof. Architects.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The designer and specifier decide which of these roles the ceiling will take on in any project. Therefore, it is important to establish if a ceiling will be implemented into the design and which roles it will take, so the other components of the building can be designed and specified appropriately.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2022

Outdoor lifestyle is crucial to commercial buildings. In fact, officials of New York City are beginning to re-examine its zoning to ensure green spaces and parks are accessible and equitably distributed throughout the urban landscape. Architects are often looking for ways to create or enhance outdoor spaces in commercial buildings.

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Work Gearz

JUNE 13, 2022

However, there are ways to counteract the cold in your warehouse throughout the winter by insulating the doors and windows, providing adequate shelving, and circulating and zoning heat by installing a heater system. Zone Your Heating. Zoning the heat is as effective and important as circulating the air.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Marc Asnis, AICP MFPRO+ Blog University Buildings Healthcare Facilities Mixed-Use Apartments Retail Centers Shopping Centers Designers Architects Adaptive Reuse Exterior Restoration Interior Architecture Sustainability Sustainable Development The death of the 20th century shopping mall is evident all across the country.

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Contractor Magazine

JULY 11, 2017

With over four-million operational square feet available, which is equivalent to 74 football fields with end zones, the DTTP supports the design, engineering and assembly of a wide array of energy-efficient heating and cooling products for residential and commercial use, marketed under the Daikin, Goodman and Amana brands in one location.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

The good news for construction industry professionals is that with options like stone wool rigid insulation, design does not have to be sacrificed to meet the demands for increased performance. Safe, sustainable design. Continuous insulation (ci) is an effective practice for reducing heat transfer.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney MFPRO+ Blog High-rise Construction Apartments Office Buildings Engineers Codes Regulations Adaptive Reuse Reconstruction & Renovation Seismic Design Office-to-residential conversion seems like a simple solution to a problem. faces a housing deficit of 3.8 million units. has adopted SFBC 503.11.1,

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 9, 2016

Defense Production Zones: Virginia authorizes its communities to establish local defense production zones to benefit businesses engaged in the design, development or production of materials, components or equipment required to meet the needs of national defense. Each locality designs and administers its own program.

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Virginia Zoning Defense Railroad 40

The Korte Company

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

We helped spearhead the development of the Design-Build Institute of America and the Design-Build method itself. With the rise of our internal Design-Build division in 1977, we also pioneered Tilt-Up construction and won key projects for the USPS and distribution centers across America. Data privacy, bias, reliability.

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Safety Services Company

MAY 21, 2024

In addition, they are responsible for commercializing about 10 gigawatts of clean energy projects. With their extensive experience, they can manage each stage of the project lifecycle, from siting and design, to construction and operation. Swift Current is known for developing, constructing, and operating projects in North America.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 18, 2022

He will share how Skanska is driving collaboration in his session, Autodesk Model Coordination for Design and Construction Streamlines Process. We recently had the opportunity to speak to Edwin about his career and how he drives coordination across design and construction. REGISTER NOW . Here’s what he had to share.

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Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 8, 2017

Those design principles were systematized by Bo Adamson and Wolfgang Feist, who founded the Passive House Institute (Passivhaus Institut) in 1996 in Darmstadt, Germany.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

In addition, the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) , which has run in conjunction with IBS for the past eight years under the Design & Construction Week brand, will also take place virtually. Among the attractions visitors can explore virtually is The New American Home 2021 by Phil Kean Designs.

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Green Building Law Update

JULY 7, 2014

The purpose of a legal opinion given in a commercial real estate transaction is, most simply put, to provide the recipient of the lawyer’s writing with comfort regarding specified aspects of the transaction. One might ask why they need an opinion from a lawyer that their building is green? a mortgage) a green building.

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HardHatChat

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Each of these stores goes well beyond straightforward shopping to also give children an opportunity to connect with the brand on a deeper level – from an American Girl Salon experience with services for dolls and customers alike, to an interactive Create Your Own Design Studio and even an American Girl Café where kids can dine with their dolls.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 9, 2016

Oregon Capital Access (CAP) Program: The CAP helps lenders (banks and credit unions) make more commercial loans to small businesses and provides capital for start-up or expansion. The program is designed for non-profit and for-profit businesses seeking funds for most business purposes. loan origination fee.

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CivilJungle

OCTOBER 26, 2020

This is widely used in high storied buildings for both commercial and residential purpose. The floating column is designed as a regular column. The code of earthquake engineering has been designed with the aim that people get enough time to escape from the building, the building is less damaged and the building comes in faster use.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

People with successful careers possess many admirable qualities, but one common denominator that these folks have is their willingness to push themselves out of their comfort zone. PENTA Building Group is a general commercial contractor. Even as a kid, I was interested in architecture and design. Check out what he has to say.

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