Pro Builder

APRIL 1, 2022

Ken Calligar Is Shaping a New Era of Resilient Construction. Sustainability. CEO Ken Calligar believes the system represents the future of residential and commercial construction, and that growing consumer interest in his product will help usher in a new era of durable green building products and practices. Affordability.

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Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Besides, concrete, other materials like steel, fibre, plastic, glass, wood and other superior materials can also be used together with concrete to build up homes. Advantages of Concrete Homes: 1. Long-lasting Future maintenance is not required for home as a result the construction cost is reduced significantly.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 25, 2023

Time is money, and that’s true in construction as in any industry. Saving time was a key benefit Redcon Construction found when its teams started using Autodesk Construction Cloud. We’re using Autodesk Build and Autodesk BIM Collaborate , Autodesk Construction Cloud tools, and they have made our projects much easier,” he says.

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Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 10, 2021

Is it a a fact that Lean methodology is ignored by the construction sector. While there has been a fair amount written about Lean principles, actual application in the form of an integrated construction planning, procurement, and project delivery methodology has been limited to 5% or less actual work. Lean Construction Reading Primer.

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Chianelli Estimating

MARCH 21, 2022

Regulatory mandates and improved affordability of green, sustainable and eco-friendly materials, leading to them to be used more in construction. Green materials in construction are often attractive to tenants and investors because they can lower the cost of building maintenance while reducing carbon footprints. Solar Shingles.

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Building Radar

JANUARY 14, 2020

Top trends in the construction industry 2020 How will the construction industry develop in 2020? We have studied and evaluated numerous sources – discover with us the most important trends and developments in the construction industry in 2020. Revolution in the construction industry: artificial intelligence 6.

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The Korte Company

AUGUST 17, 2018

While juggling sustainability and profitability at the same time is a challenge, construction companies can help owners achieve both by implementing green construction principles. Harness natural resources with green construction. In a way, green construction is partly an exercise in holistic thinking.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

No matter where you’re at in your construction career, or what business goals you’re out to achieve, get ready for a set of construction classes designed to leave you with a long list of actionable takeaways. With over 80 construction classes available this year, the question remains: what sessions should you attend?

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CivilJungle

JUNE 23, 2021

Introduction of Construction Certifications . Certification can be a huge addition to a construction worker’s resume, as it tells an employer that you’re serious about keeping your qualifications and experience updated. Construction Certifications That Will Enhance Your Career. Bachelor’s Degree. Bachelor’s Degree.

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Stok

OCTOBER 28, 2018

As Katie Ross, Global Real Estate and Facilities Sustainability Lead at Microsoft, said at the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco last month, “carbon is the great equalizer.” billion square feet of new construction built in the U.S. ENERGY CONSUMPTION FOOTPRINT OF NEW CONSTRUCTION 2015-2030. Maximize recycled content.

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 24, 2020

They had investigated a number of construction methods…straw bale, cordwood masonry, rammed earth, Earthship, log, etc. Some of their priorities: natural and sustainable building materials, as much as possible. Their house sits on a minimum of concrete (footings beneath the timber frame). passive solar design.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 18, 2023

For many years, the company’s design and construction teams have relied on steel to achieve that look and layout. G2 recommended a local contractor with experience in panelized roofs, which further helped the coordination and construction move efficiently and quickly. Learn more about LCAs and emissions in building construction here.

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 24, 2019

When Kate Simonen, a professor who leads the Carbon Leadership Forum at the University of Washington, was a young architect experimenting with alternative approaches to conventional concrete. It was more than all my commuting choices for the rest of my life,” Simonen says. “I He was game to try it in the foundation. “It

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Natural Building

APRIL 30, 2022

These materials sequester atmospheric carbon within the structure, safely locking it in for the life cycle of the building, which could be 100 years or more. Using only FSC sustainably harvested wood products, this home design will sequester 5.5 She studied Chris Magwood’s book on building straw panels.

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Natural Building

JANUARY 4, 2022

Overall, straw is a sustainable material that has plenty of redeemable features when it comes to construction, though it may not be suited for everyone or every situation. One paper found that straw bale buildings save 40% of construction costs when compared to traditional homes.

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Stok

OCTOBER 28, 2018

As Katie Ross, Global Real Estate and Facilities Sustainability Lead at Microsoft, said at the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco last month, “carbon is the great equalizer.” billion square feet of new construction built in the U.S. In a data-driven world, you need to know what to measure. Reuse and repurpose structure.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 27, 2023

Meanwhile, building and infrastructure materials and the construction processes used to erect a building account for 13% of emissions, or “embodied carbon". In contrast, the effects of embodied carbon in construction materials are irreversible post-construction.

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Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 17, 2011

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. The carbon footprint is a division of the e cological footprint and of the more comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment(LCA). In the medium- and long term, the carbon footprint has to be diminish to less than 2000 kg CO2 per year and per person for a sustainable living. adsense analytic.

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Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Construction Cost Estimating Blog. Construction specifications - vital for suppliers, purchasers, and users of materials, products, or services in engineering, manufacturing, and business. CSI published MasterFormat , an indexing system for categorizing construction data as well as construction specifications.

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Natural Building

JULY 22, 2008

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 17, 2021

Photo courtesy Bay Area Concretes. Concrete slab surfaces have voids. For existing concrete, one can either deal with these voids through coating (sometimes referred to as sealing) or by refining and changing the surface via polishing. Concrete coating types are many. They can be big or small. Image © Mike Smith.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 13, 2021

A Home for the Ages: Sustainability, Health, and Attainability in One. The Sustainable, Healthier Home in North Canton, Ohio, is a model of energy efficiency, performance, and attainability for 55+ buyers. Products Featured in the Sustainable, Healthier Home. A Common Vision for the Sustainable, Healthier Home.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Construction is one of the world’s most important sectors and it wouldn’t be where it is today without all the dedicated individuals who continue to take the industry forward. Read on to discover some of the innovators and changemakers making waves in construction today. . 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2022 .

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

The fundamental day-to-day business processes of the Engineering, Construction, Owner, and Operations sector are changing. The efficient life-cycle management of the built environment will not happen until change management is accelerated. American Institute of Steel Construction. Monday, January 7, 2013. Chris Moor.

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Building Information Management

DECEMBER 2, 2012

The fundamental day-to-day business processes of the Engineering, Construction, Owner, and Operations sector are changing. The efficient life-cycle management of the built environment will not happen until change management is accelerated. American Institute of Steel Construction. Monday, January 7, 2013. Chris Moor.

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Four years ago, architect Richard Morris co-founded Pounamu, a bamboo design and construction company in Myanmar, with Soe Win Zaw, a Burmese structural engineer. Before this he had no knowledge of bamboo construction. Unfortunately the skill level associated with bamboo construction in Myanmar is very low.

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Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency/. Facility Construction Subgroup: Divisions 02 – 19. Preliminary Construction Schedule. There are 49 Divisions.

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Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency. . Facility Construction Subgroup: Divisions 02 – 19. Preliminary Construction Schedule. There are 49 Divisions.

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Natural Building

APRIL 6, 2021

This is a concrete-like blend made by mixing hemp hurd — the woody core of the cannabis plant — with water and lime. John Washington says sustainability is “not just saying we want homes that have solar panels and that require less fossil fuel in the heating system,” he said. to Asheville, North Carolina. Fabrice MALZIEU/ NXNW / LMi.

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Building Information Management

APRIL 24, 2016

Job Order Contracting enables a pre-qualified contractor(s) to perform repair, renovation, or minor construction of a facility or other form of built structure based on pre-described and pre-priced tasks as defined within a Unit Price Book – UPB. Asbestos and similar abatement may also be included if part of an overall project.

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