Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 7, 2019

Effectively managing the materials on jobsites with modern software can have a significant impact on contractors bottom lines. Every built environment turns raw materials into polished projects. But along the way, those material costs can start to add up, especially if the materials aren’t procured and managed properly.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 4, 2024

The Zero Waste International Alliance (ZWIA) defines this as “the conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials without burning and with no discharges to land, water, or air that threaten the environment or human health.”

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Job Order Contracting

MARCH 26, 2024

Sustainable Facilities Management Practices involve a clear set of objectives, methods, and processes aimed at maximizing performance of the built environment with respect to economic and environmental resources in concert with meeting organizational mission needs.

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Sustainability Management Renovating Environment 200

Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Embodied carbon has emerged as a critical consideration in measuring the carbon footprint of building materials. However, this is only a part of a material’s total carbon footprint. The material’s contribution to reducing operational carbon must also be considered. A case in point is roofing. What is embodied carbon?

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Materials Sustainability Equipment Transportation 62

BD+C

JULY 25, 2023

The latest 'five in focus' healthcare interior design trends 0 qpurcell Tue, 07/25/2023 - 09:45 Designers HMC Architects’ Five in Focus blog series explores the latest trends, ideas, and innovations shaping the future of healthcare design. Sergio Lechuga, CID, is HMC’s Director of Interior Design.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 23, 2023

By Misha Nikulin and Michelle Meisels Everyone who cares about this planet likely wants a more sustainably built environment. In fact, the built environment accounts for 39 percent of gross annual CO2 emissions. In fact, the built environment accounts for 39 percent of gross annual CO2 emissions.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2022

From leaving on lights and fans to using energy-inefficient appliances, we waste significant energy as heat in our environment. Invest in materials like energy-efficient overhead cranes, and consider using a suitable on-site generator. Use Sustainable Building Materials. Use Prefabricated Material. Avoid Paper Blueprints.

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Construction Environment Sustainability Software 224

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. SGA and its collaborators have unlocked a new potential for the material, and a new sustainability tool for the industry.

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Design Sustainability Materials Boston 113

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 13, 2018

Improve Construction Productivity 50%+ with LEAN renovation, repair, and minor new construction processes and a common data environment, embedded within cloud technology. Improve design team productivity by 50%+. The post Improve Construction Productivity 50%+ appeared first on 4BT.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 27, 2023

Facility managers and specifiers tasked with building and renovating office buildings, schools, and healthcare facilities prioritize health and flexible design while noting How outdoor spaces increase concentration, productivity, healing, and overall occupant wellbeing and satisfaction.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 30, 2018

What’s exciting is the power of our machinery to move that much material in such a short amount of time. What’s distressing is to think about the history of that building, the lives that were lived in it, and the materials and effort that went into creating it and maintaining it for years. Nuts I say. And I know a lot of folks agree.

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Environment Materials Conference US 125

Job Order Contracting

JULY 19, 2023

Understanding that process drives construction outcomes is a critical learning for real property owners, designers, and builders. Continuing through latter prescribed phases provides the framework for productive and progressive construction. Budget, Time, and Requirements must be DETAILED prior to procurement.

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Construction Procurement Budgeting Budget 130

BD+C

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This has led to a rise in conversation on health and well-being, as people are increasingly cognizant of the impact built environments have on their physical and mental health. Through careful design, we provided wellness spaces for mindfulness events, meditation, and other community-engaging fitness events.

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Design Phoenix CA Sustainability 59

BD+C

JULY 20, 2023

Passing Marks: Transferring Safer School Design to Other Applications 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/20/2023 - 08:43 The benefits of safer school design can improve the safety and security of more general-use projects—especially with the use of passive protection. These concerns can inform designers in areas other than the classroom.

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Design Security Safety Guidelines 92

Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Cladding is a product of a variety of materials, including wood, metal, brick, vinyl, and composite, depending on the desired aesthetics and functional requirements. It offers resistance to factors like UV rays, which can degrade building materials over time. They’ll guarantee a safe and efficient start-to-finish process.

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BD+C

APRIL 27, 2023

Passing The Test for Safer School Design 1 kcichowicz Thu, 04/27/2023 - 09:59 Knowing testing protocols can help us understand how to better provide protection in areas that need to address multiple types of life safety threats. There are best-practice guidelines for designing safer schools, which are a great starting point.

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Design Security Safety Products 90

BD+C

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

5 things developers should know about mass timber 0 qpurcell Thu, 02/15/2024 - 13:36 Mass Timber Gensler's Erik Barth, architect and regional design resilience leader, shares considerations for developers when looking at mass timber solutions. Erik Barth Regulations Mass Timber Wood The Changing Built Environment The U.N.’s

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Concrete Environment New York City Accounting 111

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Sustainable construction considers the entire life cycle of a structure and aims to reduce the environmental damage at every stage, from the initial choice of products to demolition. As the most widely used building material, concrete offers many advantages for meeting the challenges of sustainable development.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 11, 2018

Choosing Flooring for Retail Environments. In today’s retail environments, floors aren’t just a surface to walk on…they play a key role in helping create a positive customer experience. In fact, choosing the right floor is just as important as choosing the right lighting or merchandising design. Phillip.fry@gc…. May 11, 2018.

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Retail Environment Materials Commercial 60

BD+C

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

Green Building Council (USGBC), developers of the global LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building certification program, and Underwriter Laboratories (UL), the world’s leading safety and certification group, have announced an exclusive strategic partnership centered on building product transparency and occupant health and (..)

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Products Environment Certification Green 89

Levelset

OCTOBER 18, 2022

In recent years, material shortages and volatile material prices slowed so many projects to a grinding halt. As a result, contractors and property owners are increasingly considering alternatives to traditional building materials. It’s also the material of choice for holding mother nature back in the forms of levees and dams.

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Materials Concrete Portland Products 52

Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

Due to the quick adoption of new tools and technologies, keeping competitive and being successful in the current environment of the construction industry are now closely related to implementing technological innovations. In fact, it is now a requirement for construction enterprises if they want to survive and prosper in the current era.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 28, 2021

Thoughtfully Designed Homes with ICF. They wanted a community dictated not by square footage or number of bedrooms, but by design, authenticity, and thoughtfulness. The Roost homes put an emphasis on celebrating the building materials. Materials . kcichowicz. Wed, 04/28/2021 - 10:13. Case Study Image.

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Design Concrete Materials US 69

Job Order Contracting

JULY 20, 2023

That’s traditionally been elusive in the construction design, and engineering sector because information is completely fragmented and disparte professionals all think we have unique abilities and processand and full information sharing is taboo!

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Construction Budgeting Budget Organization 132

Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

5 Insulation Products for a More Energy-Efficient Home . When it comes to home insulation products, much of the focus today relates to an increasing demand for energy efficiency and sustainability, taking into consideration the product’s global warming potential (GWP) and ozone depletion potential (ODP). Mon, 11/08/2021 - 07:00.

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Products Sustainability Innovation Materials 111

Pro Builder

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Fresh and Innovative Design Trends to Expect in 2022. After various stay-at-home orders and quarantine restrictions nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, homeowners are rethinking their design preferences to adapt to increased time at home. Creating a conducive home office environment is critical. Home Design.

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Innovation Design Office Fabrication 97

GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 11, 2018

Choosing Flooring for Retail Environments. In today’s retail environments, floors aren’t just a surface to walk on…they play a key role in helping create a positive customer experience. In fact, choosing the right floor is just as important as choosing the right lighting or merchandising design. Phillip.fry@gc…. May 11, 2018.

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Retail Environment Materials Concrete 60

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 10, 2023

Sourcing and manufacturing building materials also contribute a great deal to climate change. The construction industry clearly has to do better to protect the environment. Builders are now exploring sustainable construction materials to replace things like concrete, which is a major source of emissions. The good news?

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Sustainability Materials Concrete Construction 52

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Optimizing interior design for human health 0 qpurcell Tue, 09/05/2023 - 12:53 Designers Page Southerland Page demonstrates how interior design influences our mood, mental health, and physical comfort. 50+% improved performance on a creative problem-solving test after 4 days exposure to nature.

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Design Office Denver Architecture 52

Natural Building

JANUARY 14, 2020

Cocoa husks, dried orange peel, and ground blue pea flowers are among the ingredients that constitute a new class of building materials that could revolutionize construction. They are waste products that are used to make “Orb”, a sustainable building material that is carbon neutral. Sayed said.

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BD+C

JUNE 12, 2023

Building Perimeters are Only One Layer in Safe School Design 1 kcichowicz Mon, 06/12/2023 - 09:23 Hardening entryways and exterior windows is a step toward safer school design. While these updates to state building codes can contribute to safer school design, they are just one layer within those guidelines.

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Design Security Guidelines Safety 98

GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 6, 2020

Concrete mix design. concrete / mix design. . Controlled low-strength material (CLSM). Supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs). Controlled low-strength material (CLSM). Supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs). TB-1601 – Utilizing a mid-range water reducer specifically designed for clay mitigation.

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Concrete Design Materials Environment 78

Construction Specifier

JUNE 9, 2022

The past two years have demonstrated how critical the need is for employers to ensure a safe and healthy work environment for its staff. As a result, a critical part of re-entry is for employers to prove they are providing a safe, healthy indoor environment to meet occupants’ ongoing needs now and for the long-term.

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Design Innovation Office Environment 52

Construction Marketing

MAY 26, 2021

Stairs are integral to building design. Well-designed stairways can add value to any structure as it ensures users are safe and comfortable going up and down the steps. They provide convenient access to mezzanines, lofts, elevated platforms, or useful additions in production, storage, or logistics halls. 3) Custom Design.

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Industrial Environment Materials Transportation 156

Construction Specifier

MARCH 12, 2021

Climate and weather very much influence the design and construction of building enclosure systems, especially roof systems and assemblies. Implementing sustainability, resilience, and adaptability characteristics into buildings and structures requires above-code design considerations. Photo courtesy GAF. by Jennifer Keegan, AAIA.

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Design Sustainability Life Cycle Materials 52

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 6, 2020

The term rainscreen is widely used to describe a building products category that fulfills one of the main functions of an exterior wall—to screen out rain and keep a wall dry. Construction has become more complex, new materials have come into widespread use and cost pressure on building design has intensified. Kirby Garden).

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BD+C

APRIL 21, 2023

The current building energy code only addresses operational energy but not the impacts of embodied energy/carbon in building materials. How Do We Compare Building Materials? Embodied carbon , or materials carbon, refers to emissions related to construction and building materials.

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