Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

When designing and building high-profile high-rises, a unitized curtain wall system is often the favored facade solution, for more reasons than just highlighting the skyline. Designing in proximity to a local landmark is always complex. Photos courtesy Binyan Studios. By Alexander Donovan, LEED AP.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 14, 2022

For commercial offices, retail, and hospitality spaces, government centers, school classrooms, and other interior buildouts, architects and interior designers can pair aluminum framing systems with glass or other insert panels to balance connectivity and transparency with productivity and privacy. By Brian Tobias, LEED AP.

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BD+C

JUNE 24, 2018

Topics included AI for construction scheduling, regenerative design, the micro-buildings movement, post-occupancy evaluation, predictive visual data analytics, and digital fabrication. .

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 22, 2023

Construction’s workforce challenges aren’t new, and most of us are acutely aware of the industry’s labor shortage. The clock is ticking as the age demographics of construction workers skew older. What does this mean for the future of construction? “Most people think it’s old school.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 15, 2023

PPE Products for Increased Jobsite Safety ldeakins Thu, 06/15/2023 - 13:14 Falls accounted for just over 35% of all workplace deaths within construction and extraction occupations in 2020, and during that same year, construction laborers saw their highest annual fatal injury count (308) in half a decade, according to the U.S.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 14, 2021

At Autodesk University this month, you probably learned about the power of our platform and the breadth of our construction integrations. Autodesk Construction Cloud is dedicated to delivering integrated workflows, exemplified by the more than? Jump to Industry Talk: ERP Integrations for Autodesk Construction Cloud .

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Technology has undeniably improved operational efficiency across the construction industry. However, as construction companies rely on more and more advanced technology solutions that serve various teams and workflows, keeping them coordinated and in-sync can prove difficult.

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Fieldwire

JUNE 28, 2023

In construction, a Request For Information (RFI) seeks the clarification of plans, drawings, specifications, and agreements. The construction RFI is a formal written process in which parties, such as the contractor and designer, clarify information gaps in construction documents.

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BD+C

AUGUST 22, 2023

The mall of the future 0 dbarista Tue, 08/22/2023 - 10:39 Shopping Centers There are three critical aspects of mall design that, through evolution, have proven to be instrumental in the staying power of a retail destination: parking, planning, and customer experience. This are crucial to the mall of the future.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Concept designs can be simply a series of sketches, ideas and explorations. it can also go into considerable depth, including design illustrations, indicative plans, sections and elevations and 3D Models of a development approach. ”. Types of Drawings for Building Design. The types of drawing for building design are as follows.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 12, 2021

How the Biggest Construction Companies in the U.S. works to bounce back from the pandemic, top construction companies are helping lead the way to recovery. Census Bureau, national construction spending is expected to exceed $1.55 So, who are the largest construction companies leading the way? DPR Construction.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2022

The landscape has always been used as a design component to connect people to places, but with this new focus on the landscape as an extension of the built environment requires focused design and collaboration. How mid-scapes can be used as an economical productivity booster. Human performance meets architectural performance.

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CivilJungle

MAY 28, 2021

Definition of Construction. Construction is the methodology of developing a building or infrastructure. Manufacturing refers to production of comparable items with no particular purchaser, while construction occurs on a location for a known client. What is Building Construction? Pre-construction Steps. Excavation.

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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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Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Horsfall, a recognized digital designer presently associated with the construction engineer as a Senior Design Visualizer having expertise in commercial exteriors and interiors, has developed some exclusive modular 3D printed architecture construction kits based on Legos which are useful for architectural design of buildings.

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CivilJungle

APRIL 9, 2023

Brick pavers are great alternatives to concrete since they come in a wide variety of textures, characters, and colors and may be set in a wide variety of designs and color combinations. Bluestone Pavers Bluestone, one type of sandstone, is frequently used to construct long-lasting and aesthetically pleasing driveways. per square foot.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 4, 2022

When replacement becomes necessary, design professionals are confronted with a critical decision, to match existing materials “in-kind” or to use substitute materials. Substitute materials are not only used within contemporary restoration projects but also have been employed in construction for many centuries. Terminologies.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

In 2023, the construction industry grappled with the lingering effects of supply chain disruptions, inflation, and ever-present labor shortages —a narrative that has become all too familiar. But amidst these challenges, construction pros remained as resilient and innovative as ever. CAGR from 2023 to 2028.

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Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

Citation – Some excepts and content from: Computer Integrated Construction Research Program. The benefits include centralized and visual communication, early exploration of options, sustainability, efficient design, integration of disciplines, site control, as built documentation, etc.–effectively

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CivilJungle

APRIL 10, 2023

The color grey is incredibly adaptable as a siding option because it works well with a wide range of house designs and sizes. Neither the cut nor the fabric is a slouch. You should also consider that gutters can be found in various colors, materials, and designs. In addition, you should think about the mailbox.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The importance of hard work and thinking big cannot be understated, especially in the world of modern design and construction. Justin started his construction career as a plumbing engineer, and in 2018, proactively made the transition to a more tech-focused role in VDC. So VDC led me into the world of construction technology. .

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 4, 2022

If a picture can speak a thousand words, in a project, as-built drawings can speak a thousand construction processes. Nonetheless, as-built drawings remain an essential process in a project, especially to maintain a project’s lifecycle after construction has ended. . Design changes. Key Takeaways. Field changes.

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CivilJungle

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Glass is a glazing material that is the first choice for architects for new and unique design & beautiful outlook. Glass is the most versatile material which is used in the construction industry. Types of Glass Used in Construction. Toughened glass is the most potent glass which is used in the construction industry.

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Construction Materials Concrete Electrical 52

Building Information Management

APRIL 26, 2013

Emergent disruptive technologies and construction delivery methods are altering both the culture and day-to-day practices of the construction, renovation, repair, and sustainability of the built environment. While a great deal of emphasis has been placed upon 3D visualization, this is just a component of BIM. By Peter Cholakis.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JUNE 6, 2014

The design for the 133,000-square-foot Amada Solution Center in Schaumburg was inspired by legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright. President Obama has awarded Chicago a $70 million grant from the Department of Defense to build a $320-million Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute. From the March/April 2014 issue.

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Constructonomics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Look at some of the innovative designs in housing that are setting the tone for green buildings. If you think of the design elements found in a church, it’s not hard to visualize it as a home. The fabric lining defines them as yurts – efficient and environmentally friendly housing solutions. Building a Fort.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 14, 2022

This past year has been an interesting one for the construction folks, to say the least. In 2022, we kicked off strong with four consecutive months of increased construction spending. However, supply chain bottlenecks, inflation, and labor shortages all remained significant challenges for the construction industry.

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Construction Cost Estimating

JUNE 17, 2010

Owing to high number of design constraints and intricacy of construction a system known as conceptual cost estimation (also referred to as predesign cost estimation ) has been developed to conceptually estimate the costs for construction industries. Rajib Dey The construction estimating.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 15, 2021

These construction professionals work with arguably the most complex and technical aspects of the building process, which require expertise, careful planning, and strict execution. . Fabrication Software. Fabrication software is incredibly helpful in providing real-time insights for better decision making—from the shop to the field.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Material and construction.   • Cushioning: Specially designed footbeds provide maximum support for your arches , keeping your feet from becoming tired and uncomfortable.  This must be able to withstand a 270-pound force without visual penetration, according to ASTM 2413-18 specifications. 

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Building Information Management

APRIL 8, 2013

Construction Disruption Peter Cholakis. Emergent disruptive technologies and construction delivery methods are altering both the culture and day-to-day practices of the construction, renovation, repair, and sustainability of the built environment.

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Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 2, 2008

Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design. Each year the Society for Environmental Graphic Design sponsors a contest to recognize the best in environmental graphic design. As a visual concept, each billboard shelter stands as a symbolic gesture of sustainability.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MARCH 9, 2016

Industrial Revenue Bonds: Tax-Exempt Industrial Revenue Bonds are designed to provide tax-exempt financing to finance land and depreciable property for eligible industrial or manufacturing projects. Moving Image Industry Incentive Program: Provides grants to promote film, video game and visual effects industry growth in Texas.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 7, 2022

Marketing Industrialized Construction to Consumers. From July 2019 through July 2020, Rise , a website for consumers and professionals that provides information about sustainable building practices and sells sustainable products, tapped into internet and social media conversations among consumers about off-site home construction.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

If the resilience seen this year has shown construction professionals anything, it’s that this industry, and the people who work in it, are remarkable. There’s nothing like AEC, and this year’s 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction have demonstrated their ability to inspire, educate, and advance the industry in ways worth admiring.

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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. Efficient construction delivery methods (IPD – integrated project delivery, JOC – job order contracting), cloud computing, and BIM are all integral components. American Institute of Steel Construction.

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Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Discrepancies in construction delivery methods and contracts lead to the failure of BIM, or many/most facility renovation, repair projects. It is time to rethink the contractual context for efficient construction project delivery. THE ROLE OF CONSTRUCTION DELIVERY METHODS. Life-cycle Management 101.

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