ENR Construction

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Sustainable design and contracting revenue dips, while healthy building standards help projects turn over a new leaf.

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Green Design Sustainability Contract 78

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 23, 2018

If you work in construction, you’re most likely familiar with LEED certification, the green building standard that many building owners aim to achieve. And now BRE is partnering with HOK, an American architecture, engineering and design firm, to launch a BREEAM standard for new construction in the United States in 2019.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 27, 2016

With the maturation of the green building industrial complex it has become clear there is no more or additional liability associated with constructing a green building versus a similar non green structure. The architect’s website still highlights the project describing it as “designed to achieve LEED Platinum.”.

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Green Claims Certification North Carolina 120

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 8, 2019

This is a major change in public policy for the Old Line State that has required by law that all new state funding building be third party certified as green for more than a decade, resulting in 161 LEED certified pre K through 12 public schools. But no longer.

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Maryland Green Guidelines Certification 240

BD+C

MAY 5, 2023

9 workplace design trends for 2023 0 qpurcell Fri, 05/05/2023 - 08:57 Office Buildings HOK Director of WorkPlace Kay Sargent and Director of Interiors Tom Polucci discuss the trends shaping office design in 2023. Clients are asking much more of us from a design perspective,” said Polucci. I’m thrilled with this.”

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Design Office Airports Sustainability 98

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

It''s not because green building doesn''t interest me any more. I started this blog because I was excited about the green building movement. I started this blog because I wanted to help design and construction professionals navigate the legal hurdles certain to pop up from the green building movement. An Introduction.

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Green Building Law Update

MAY 17, 2012

Someone recently asked me why I was baffled about the Department of Defense's decision to use both LEED and a green building code. LEED + Green Building Code = Duplicative Costs. The Department of Defense has proposed a green building code in order to streamline the process of applying for LEED certification.

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Green Risk Certification Contract 120

ENR Construction

APRIL 26, 2021

Record-size facilities will be designed and built in Louisiana and Quebec under EPC contracts won by Germany's Thyssenkrupp.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

IS 456-2000 has designated the concrete mixes into a number of grades as M10, M15, M20, M25, M30, M35 and M40. In this designation the letter M refers to the mix and the number to the specified 28 day cube strength of mix in N/mm2. For this reason, the minimum compressive strength has been included in many specifications.

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Concrete Design Foundation Materials 240

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

The concrete shall be deemed to comply with the strength requirements if: a) every sample has a test strength not less than the characteristic value;or b) The strength of one or more samples though less than the characteristic value, is in each case not less than the greater of : 1) The characteristic strength minus 1.35

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Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 4, 2014

Despite that the unpublished opinion is not binding precedent, it will have a chilling effect on green building and in particular on the selection of new or untried materials and products that are the keystone of many sustainable projects. SmithGroup designed the building and Clark Construction oversaw its construction.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 9, 2022

Although the risk of contracting COVID has fallen, it has not disappeared entirely and has spurred heightened awareness of how to stay healthy indoors. Created in partnership with architectural firm Gensler, the fully equipped office space is designed with optimal acoustics, lighting, cleanliness, comfort, and excellent air quality in mind.

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Design Innovation Office Environment 52

ENR Construction

APRIL 26, 2021

Record-size facilities will be designed and built in Louisiana and Quebec under EPC contracts won by Germany's Thyssenkrupp.

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Construction Dive

MARCH 27, 2013

It pays to plan for green construction as early in a project as possible, attorney Bryan Jackson told attendees during “Green Construction Contracts,” a WPL Publishing webinar for which a recording recently was added to the ConstructionPro Network (ConstructionProNet.com) Download Library -- free of charge for members.

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Green Contract Construction Certification 48

Construction Enquirer

JULY 18, 2023

Skanska has been named as preferred bidder for the £450m Kent Roads contract on the Lower Thames Crossing project. A winner for the main £2bn tunneling contract will be announced later this year with the BFV JV, Bouygues Murphy JV and Dragados-Hochtief JV on the shortlist.

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Deals Roads Innovation Contract 83

Construction Law Monitor

OCTOBER 28, 2010

2) Designate a responsible party for certification : A green/LEED coordinator can go a long way, designating someone who will be responsible for coordinating all parties, analyzing the work to ensure compatibility with the rating system, and put together all the paperwork required on the project. 7) Flow Down.

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Green Contract Certification Products 61

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

All of these elements are used by interior designers to develop a functional, safe, and aesthetically pleasing space for a building’s user. The work of an interior designer draws upon many disciplines including environmental psychology, architecture, product design, and traditional decoration (aesthetics and cosmetics).

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 3, 2023

Fitout specialist Deanestor has been awarded its 16th contract for Morrison Construction. This contract for Greyhope School and Community Hub follows the successful completion of Countesswells Primary School – Deanestor’s latest school fitout to be delivered for the same project team.

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Deals Contract Green Environment 60

BD+C

APRIL 28, 2023

Colorful Metal Inspiration 1 kcichowicz Mon, 05/01/2023 - 00:00 Voice of the Brand PAC-CLAD | Petersen Voice of the Brand Designing with architectural metal provides the opportunity to use a wide range of durable, low-maintenance colors and finishes that don’t dull or degrade over time.

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Texas Chicago Housing Design 105

BD+C

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

3XN Architects was recently awarded the contract to design a new multipurpose arena on the site of the former Olympic cycling track stadium in Munich Olympic Park. The stadium will have a seating capacity of 11,500 and will be the home of the Munich Red Bulls, an ice hockey team, and FC Bayern Munich, a basketball team.

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Green Contract Site Design 65

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 10, 2021

Furthermore, of this 5%, most of the applications have not leveraged, or even been designed to leverage the full valued of Lean. Relationship contracting- optimising project outcomes. Contract or co-operation? Design-Build Contracting Claims: Cumulative Supplement. Design and Construction: Building in Value.

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The Constructor

MARCH 21, 2012

The size of movement depends upon the change in temperature and the coefficient of thermal expansion o f concrete. The coefficient of thermal expansion of concrete is influenced largely by the coefficient of thermal expansion of the aggregates since the aggregate occupies 70-80% of the volume of the concrete.

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Concrete Foundation Contract Materials 194

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 8, 2015

But we do know the facts as recited by the trial judge in a May 4, 2015 opinion ruling on motions, More than 15 years ago, CBF contracted with SmithGroup, Inc. to design the Philip Merrill Environmental Center, CBF’s headquarters, on the Chesapeake Bay in Annapolis, Maryland.

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Liability Maryland Green Agreement 120

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

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Concrete Foundation Materials Contract 244

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

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America Concrete Foundation Airports 203

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 8, 2015

But we do know the facts as recited by the trial judge in a May 4, 2015 opinion ruling on motions, More than 15 years ago, CBF contracted with SmithGroup, Inc. to design the Philip Merrill Environmental Center, CBF’s headquarters, on the Chesapeake Bay in Annapolis, Maryland.

Liability 120

Liability Maryland Green Agreement 120

The Korte Company

AUGUST 12, 2020

Design-Build was not always accepted in the industry. So when he encountered Ralph Korte’s vision of Design-Build in action, he saw the industry’s future. . A move to Denver in 1971 landed him a role on a ten-man design team for the largest building to date in the city’s downtown, the Mountain Bell Denver Headquarters. “I

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Design St. Louis Illinois Architecture 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Often just considered 3D design, building information modeling (BIM) also acts as a collaborative work platform. This contributes to faster project delivery as changes are minimized in the design phase. This contributes to faster project delivery as changes are minimized in the design phase. BIM Levels. BIM Execution Plan.

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Green Building Law Update

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

One of the very first green building legal conundrums may be resolved. Green Building Act of 2006. Green Building Act's many flaws. For design professionals and contractors working in Washington D.C., the LEED Pledge will mean more onerous contract terms. the LEED Pledge will mean more onerous contract terms.

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Certification Washington Green Permits 120

The Constructor

JANUARY 14, 2012

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Concrete Foundation Materials Contract 203

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

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Concrete Foundation Materials Contract 223

The Constructor

JANUARY 1, 2012

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Concrete Foundation Materials Design 244

Construction Cost Estimating

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

In Recent times, the emergence of green buildings, are increased to a great extent due to energy efficiency and environmental friendliness nature. Renewable resources like sunlight, plants, rainwater are used in green buildings. This handy sustainable design element can be applied for wall covering, furniture and interior designing.

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Green Materials Sustainability Construction 45

The Constructor

MARCH 25, 2012

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Concrete Foundation Maine Materials 233

Building Information Management

AUGUST 6, 2013

Providing the opportunity for the kind of collaboration that the construction industry so badly needs… Design-Build has a spectrum, ranging from almost as dysfunctional … all the way to almost as collaborative as Integrated Project Delivery. Shifting Design-Build toward IPD. Owners, this is bad for you.

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Design Documentation Contract Estimating 69

The Constructor

JANUARY 14, 2012

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Concrete Foundation Materials Contract 203

BD+C

OCTOBER 28, 2014

The city of Miami has awarded an $11 million contract for its on-again, off-again convention center renovation to Denver-based Fentress Architects, which will serve as the design criteria professional on this project. Body Image: read more.

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