Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Photo courtesy Móz Designs. Equipping designers with column solutions that simultaneously meet design standards and building requirements enhance project outcomes. Above all, the columns’ silhouettes should connect with the design and enhance the architecture providing high visual impact which compliments the design.

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BD+C

MARCH 4, 2024

Illuminating your path to energy efficiency 0 qpurcell Mon, 03/04/2024 - 10:06 Lighting Design Collaborative's Kelsey Rowe, PE, CLD, shares some tools, resources, and next steps to guide you through the process of lighting design. Did you know that 11% of electricity use in the United States is from lighting?

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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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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 1, 2022

Over the past several years, lighting has become more front-and-center in the early stages of architectural design—and for good reason. Photo courtesy Archilume. By Star Davis. Background.

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BD+C

JUNE 16, 2023

0 dbarista Fri, 06/16/2023 - 14:36 Virtual Reality With the aid of virtual reality and 3D visualization technologies, designers, consultants, and their clients can envision a place as though the project were in a later stage. Architects are trained to interpret 2D drawings and imagine designs in our heads.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Mike White , Director of Design and Construction at North Point Hospitality (NPH) , is one individual who possesses these traits and abilities. I initially started at North Point, managing projects, then moved to Senior Project Manager and ultimately the Director of Design and Construction. I'll start at the beginning—my family.

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BD+C

APRIL 20, 2023

13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/20/2023 - 08:21 Sustainability Biophilic design, microgrids, and decarbonization—these are three of the trends, technologies, and strategies IMEG’s market and service leaders believe are poised to have a growing impact on the built environment.

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FDR Safety

OCTOBER 1, 2020

An example of this cooperative effort is the Pureflo Powered Air Purifying Respiratory (PAPR), which is designed to protect workers from welding fumes and hexavalent chromium. This welding helmet has an electric system management (ESM), which monitors air flow with heads-up visual and audible alarms for low flow, battery and filter life.

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CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Civil Engineering Software: Civil engineering software encompasses a variety of tools to assist civil engineers throughout both the design and construction process. This software can help in drafting & documenting, designing, visualizing & analyzing & so on. Software for Road Designing & Analysis.

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Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

There are at least 3 “foundational” elements to an excellent website, along with many best practices including highly visual, mobile and responsive, and search engine optimized. Visuals/Examples/Testimonials. We’ll cover each, and then summarize with the website checklist. Every Picture Tells a Story.

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Pro Builder

JULY 14, 2021

In a 3D environment, flat plans are brought to life, making it possible to visualize and understand precisely how a home’s design will come together. The 3D model simplifies communication and ensures everyone is on the same page throughout the project design and development. Tech Tools for Builders: Mobile Apps.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 21, 2020

Today’s architects and designers are increasingly looking toward a trendy selection of metals such as stainless steel, aluminum, galvanized steel, painted steel, copper, and weathering steel for commercial building projects. When exposed to a conductive medium such as moisture or saltwater, metals have different electrical potentials.

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Green Home Design Architect

JANUARY 29, 2016

Building a lakefront home inherently addresses one of the principles of sustainable design, connecting with nature. The home is designed to maximize multi use spaces creating a compact and efficient design, while providing views through the home upon approach, encouraging both visual and physical movement towards the lake.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 12, 2021

This includes building controls, lighting, electrical and digital infrastructure, audio/visual (A/V), and other aspects of the structure. The demand for high-performance building controls, lighting, electrical, and digital infrastructure is rising. Environmental and material health impact of building materials. and v4.0.

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Lets Build

JUNE 15, 2022

Today’s construction companies bear a responsibility to design and build structures that are green buildings, not just today, but for decades to come. The same is also true of some metals: Corten steel has a self-healing patina of rust that combines visual flair with durability. Planning for the future. Maximizing insulation.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 19, 2022

There is protection against electrical hazards, and the deep grooves on the outer sole should provide slip resistance on virtually any surface.   • Cushioning: Specially designed footbeds provide maximum support for your arches , keeping your feet from becoming tired and uncomfortable.  Electrical Hazard (Safety Toe).

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Help Everybody Everyday

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

There are also instances when you’ll be writing what’s known as a “design-build” proposal. Visuals are very important when selling architecture. In contrast, visuals are not as critical to selling the services of a mechanical/electrical/plumbing engineer. Sometimes you’ll be writing a proposal for one specific service.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 15, 2023

To quote Darth Vader, ‘the circle is now complete.’” – Chris Brown, Visualization Services An Opportunity Mindset Field experience does help, but you can use other tools to mitigate the issues that might arise. I came from the electrical engineering side over to construction.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Architectural ‘Frankenstein’ features breakthrough sustainable design 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/23/2023 - 10:53 Government Buildings The General Services Administration (GSA) has embraced adaptive reuse with Building 48, an exciting workplace project that sets new precedents for how the federal government will approach sustainable design.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 26, 2021

The innovation in 2021 in civil construction is, glazing integrated photovoltaic that can help generate their electricity to buildings, into a solar panel by turning the whole building envelope. Using the same design it includes the building constructed off-site materials and of the same standards on-site construction as conventional.

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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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Pro Builder

APRIL 17, 2023

Designed and built by Michael Gardner, AIA, principal of Luxus Design Build and founder of Studio g Architecture, the 7,500-square-foot, two-level, four-bedroom home is a perfect blend of fun and functional design. That meant using the topography and natural materials as a guide for the home’s construction and design.

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Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 10, 2016

Now-a-days builders are using digital technology like Microsoft HoloLens in their construction projects to visualize projects and detect any omission earlier and save huge savings in overall construction costs. As for instance Gilbane, a leading commercial construction firm , used HoloLens to examine a mockup of a project.

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CivilJungle

MARCH 3, 2022

of Mesopotamian architecture, the pitched brick vault ceiling design was used. To create a sophisticated design and modern look of your room space, it draws the eye upward. This type of design also gives your ceiling an eloquent and dramatic look. Turn Off the Electricity to the Room at the Circuit Box. In the times B.C

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Natural Building

AUGUST 26, 2019

“During the first two months we had to work without electricity and water, a point we had overlooked when selecting the location, but we were able to learn about the lifestyle and how to deal with various problems from the ancient craftsmen, they themselves having very basic tools.

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CivilJungle

MAY 28, 2021

Frequently, property owner plays a role as the laborer, payer & design team leader. All building construction projects possess few common elements – design, financial & legal purposes. Design Process. Electrical and Plumbing. Perform Rough Plumbing , Electrical HVAC. Pre-construction Steps.

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Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 28, 2012

The quantity takeoff of anyproject (Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, HVAC, Electrical etc) is greatly enhanced with unmatched precision. The 3D cost viewer produces a visual illustration of the cost. Utilize various layouts and offer the project owner with a visual observation depicting what he will acquire for his budget.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 12, 2022

Preconstruction planning gives all stakeholders the opportunity to get on the same page to discuss the crucial project details—including objectives, design, schedule, budget, etc. Once the owner selects a contractor, the project moves into the design stage. Keeps Stakeholders Aligned. Facilitating Communication. Preconstruction Survey.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Working, learning, and trying to stay fit from home became a necessity for most, challenging not only long-held habits but also our patience. ( “Homes weren’t designed for us to live in them 24 hours a day. We don’t work well like that,” says architect Dan Swift of BSB Design.) Rendering: RM Design Studio. The New New Home.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Former munitions plant reimagined as net-zero federal workplace 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/23/2023 - 10:53 Government Buildings The General Services Administration (GSA) has embraced adaptive reuse with Building 48, an exciting workplace project that sets new precedents for how the federal government will approach sustainable design.

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Cassell Construction Estimating

AUGUST 24, 2009

In fact, the oil and gas industry has been modeling its projects for thirty years, not starting construction until the model is complete, and all potential design conflicts resolved. In the building sector, BIM is largely confined to the design-build arena. Why Design-Build? The speed of this software is truly amazing.

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CivilJungle

MARCH 13, 2021

Also, Read: Definition Spillway | What Is a Spillway | 6 Types of Spillway | Essential Requirements of Spillway | Spillway Design. There have been three basic categories of tunnel design widely used: Cut and cover tunnel, built in a shallow trench and afterward sealed. What Are Tunnels Used for. Mining of ores. The Command Centers.

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CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

There are various designs and types of doors are available in the market and it is very difficult to choose the best one for your house which will also fulfill all your requirements. Oak Louver Door Design. A glass louvered door is a special type of louvered door which is made from glass designs that have a beautiful look.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Additionally, construction blunders can have a domino effect that will impact every part of the project from electrical , plumbing, and finishing elements. If possible, make sure to document the mistake visually with photos. Below, we’ll discuss how to have a plan of action when errors do happen.

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The Korte Company

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Not surprisingly, the price tag to build a warehouse has a major impact on how its floorplan is designed. This layout and design tool adds the cost component to drawings. For help, consult with racking system vendors early in the design process. Be aware of these rules before design begins.

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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. Also, Read: Methods of Design | Difference Between Working Stress Method and Limit State Method. Sometimes, chromatic glass maybe have electric lamination (electro-chromatic). So, it will break down easily.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

De-energize, lock out, and tag electrical circuits. Inspect electrical power panel. Check electrical connections and wiring for loose or overheated conditions. Visually inspect for corrosion. De-energize or discharge all hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, or thermal energy prior to beginning work. Check Points: 1.

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