Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

A number of advancements in recent years, including specialty doors, grilles, and fire products with low profiles and reduced head room, have turned this product category into a collection of solutions blending form and function in exciting new ways. Choosing the right door depends on the needs and requirements of the space.

Commercial 109

Commercial Design Industrial Security 109

Construction Marketing

JUNE 16, 2021

Construction is one industry faced with many planning and designing before the actual structure is put in place. However, with advancements in technology, better designs with more details are being constructed to help guide the structure of a building. . It helps to give developers a vision of how the actual product should be.

Design 156

Design Construction Budgeting Budget 156

Viewpoint Construction Technology

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Finding skilled workers can be a challenge for the construction industry, as the labor shortage continues to cause difficulties for many construction businesses. As we discussed last month , one way to beat the labor shortage is with smart recruiting methods including social media, networking outside the industry, and offering internships.

Products 158

Products Documentation Office Change Orders 158

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 31, 2023

1] Sixty years on, the construction industry faces somewhat of a crossroads of its own. The past is scarred by decades of declining productivity and conflict. Many of the industry’s productivity problems can be traced back to bad data and poor processes, which hit the budget through delays and the need for rework.

Industrial 98

Industrial Construction Products Procurement 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Hinging on this monumental projection is an immense uptick in demand in the construction industry to build these facilities and build them fast. . Industrialized construction amplifies labor, throughput, and schedule reliability, among countless other benefits. Have you always been interested in industrialized construction? .

Industrial 98

Industrial Construction Products US 98

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 24, 2022

Properly designed and implemented JOC Programs can improve productivity 3x, reduce administrative costs by 75%, and lower overall project delivery costs by 30%-40%. . Learn more… The post Learnings from JOC Program Audits and AEC Industry Research appeared first on 4BT. Measurably reduce economic and environmental waste.

Industrial 228

Industrial Procurement Comparison Plans 228

Viewpoint Construction Technology

DECEMBER 20, 2017

As we approach the end of 2017, it shouldn’t surprise anyone that digital technology and software adoption is happening in almost every industry. Businesses are looking for ways to become more productive and stay ahead, and construction is certainly no exception. In some markets, productivity has even declined.

Industrial 166

Industrial Construction Viewpoint Products 166

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 29, 2023

Digital transformation and collaboration in the AEC industry are increasing at unprecedented levels. Instead, they hire product owners. What is a Product Owner? Think of a product owner as the perfect blend of people-person and a tech whiz. Our research at Autodesk found that cloud-based collaboration activity grew 2.5x

Products 97

Products Software Software Organization 97

Lets Build

JULY 15, 2022

Construction design software is a necessity in today’s digital landscape, giving industry professionals an easier way to create blueprints and drawings of new designs. However, the construction design software market is overflowing with options—what works for one company might not be ideal for yours.

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Software Software Design AutoCAD 148

ENR Construction

JANUARY 16, 2023

PRO: An ACI Center of Excellence for Advancing Concrete Industry Productivity is focused on improving concrete design to boost project value.

Concrete 74

Concrete Products Construction Industrial 74

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Construction is one of the oldest industries in the world. And with all the advances in technology, productivity in construction has been relatively flat and suffers from producing a huge amount of waste. With the demand for buildings soaring, the industry is struggling to build faster and more efficiently. Commercial .

Industrial 98

Industrial Construction Infrastructure Roads 98

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.”

Sustainability 57

Sustainability Design Materials Products 57

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 31, 2022

In today’s construction landscape, there are a lot of products, services, and technologies that offer the promise of “better”. Autodesk is launching Digital Builder Insider — a collection of resources from industry leaders and up-and-coming thinkers immersed in the world of construction. ? That problem ends today. . Nancy Novak?,

Industrial 98

Industrial Resource Construction Autodesk 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 28, 2023

Walls AEC , a dynamic architecture, engineering, and contracting company with operations in Lebanon and Kuwait, is making waves in the industry through its technology-driven approach and unwavering commitment to digital progress. However, the founders underestimated the potential challenges of executing such designs remotely.

Industrial 98

Industrial Autodesk Innovation Engineering 98

Construction Marketing

JUNE 13, 2022

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is a certification that aids in improving building performance and reduces the impact on the environment. LEED certification verification means a building has been designed and constructed using strategies to improve performance across all metrics under LEED’s five main categories.

Certification 156

Certification Design Environment Sustainability 156

BD+C

APRIL 18, 2024

The next destination: Passive design airports 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/18/2024 - 13:59 Airports Today, we can design airports that are climate resilient, durable, long-lasting, and healthy for occupants—we can design airports using Passive House standards. By using passive design strategies to heat and cool the building.

Airports 59

Airports Design Housing Materials 59

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.

Design 113

Design Sustainability Materials Boston 113

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.

Design 92

Design Security Safety Guidelines 92

Construction Specifier

MARCH 11, 2024

In order for everything to come together as planned, everybody needs to be on the same page with regard to design, materials procurement, and construction timelines, among many other considerations. Revolutionary engineering It is common with any product or service that has come a long way to describe that journey as its evolution.

Fabrication 62

Fabrication Design Procurement Architecture 62

Construction Today

JULY 10, 2023

First Mats, a leading online retailer best known for their matting products, is proud to announce the launch of their new and improved range of Board Trolleys.

Products 52

Products Retail Commercial Materials 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 10, 2024

Digital technology tools today have changed the face of what it means to be in construction by enabling cloud collaboration, improving workforce productivity and making sustainable practices easy to achieve. Within five years, I exclusively used Autodesk’s Revit to deliver all my architectural designs.

BIM 119

BIM Management Design Autodesk 119

BD+C

JUNE 22, 2023

How to Specify Engineered Wood Products 1 kcichowicz Thu, 06/22/2023 - 10:58 APA – The Engineered Wood Association offers guidance on the properties and applications of engineered wood products and how to correctly specify them in accordance with the IBC. APA members commit to a rigorous program of quality inspection and testing.

Engineering 52

Engineering Products Design Visualization 52

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, there can be considerable control over one important aspect of sustainability: greenhouse gases (GHGs). One is operational CO2, or the CO2 emitted in the production of energy needed in the operation and use of a building ( e.g. to power, heat, and cool it).

Sustainability 57

Sustainability Design Environment Drawings 57

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.

Design 90

Design Security Safety Products 90

BD+C

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Design solutions for mental health as a secondary diagnosis 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/09/2023 - 13:35 Healthcare Facilities Rachel Vedder, RA, LEED AP, Senior Architect, Design Collaborative, shares two design solutions for hospitals treating behavioral health patients. Image: Van Wert Surgery and Inpatient Center.

Design 98

Design Boston Safety Conference 98

BD+C

JUNE 8, 2020

Spacesmith will reimagine an industrial-era building into a large-scale production facility for film and TV. The 104,000-sf space will feature sound stages, post-production spaces, and support spaces in an adapted manufacturing building.

New York 85

New York Products Sustainability Design 85

Construction Specifier

MAY 31, 2024

The design of contemporary cavity wall assemblies is the result of a century of trial and error. This led designers toward masonry cavity wall systems and veneer wall assemblies. Veneer walls differentiated from cavity walls by their structural design. By Danielle DiDomizio, P.E., Cavity walls were being constructed in the U.S.

Design 57

Design New York City Concrete New York 57

Construction Specifier

APRIL 13, 2023

By Heather Stahl-Figueroa Designing and constructing a building is increasingly complex. Appropriate testing, whether it is of materials or products, is at the core of successful projects. Material and product testing have distinct considerations, and both are explored in this article. Photos courtesy Intertek.

Materials 52

Materials Products Inspections Foundation 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

As the construction industry currently grapples with the problems of global inflation, de-carbonisation, persistent disputes, and productivity hurdles, it is worth remembering that we have still come a long way in the past 50 years. . Professionalism is defined by codes of ethics and unique bodies of knowledge.

Industrial 98

Industrial Construction US Education 98

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.

Design 98

Design Environment Los Angeles Education 98

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The construction industry has been slow in embracing technology and digital transformation. It’s no surprise that clipboards, spreadsheets, and A3 drawings remain commonplace in the industry, as many companies choose to stick with tried-and-tested methods. Another reason is resistance to change.

Industrial 78

Industrial Construction Safety Inspections 78

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The construction industry has been slow in embracing technology and digital transformation. It’s no surprise that clipboards, spreadsheets, and A3 drawings remain commonplace in the industry, as many companies choose to stick with tried-and-tested methods. Another reason is resistance to change.

Industrial 78

Industrial Construction Safety Inspections 78

GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Decarbonizing the Cement Industry. These specially formulated chemicals are designed to modify and enhance the properties of cement in a number of ways to boost cement quality. Accelerate the product validation process to achieve faster ROI. Streamline their product testing and decision-making processes. michael.delros….

Industrial 147

Industrial Sustainability iPad Materials 147

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 18, 2024

Digital solutions that can help with green building Creating a more sustainable construction industry must start with data. Shared data means improved productivity, fewer errors, less rework, lower costs and less waste on projects. Green construction is enabled by powerful technology and digital tools.

Materials 84

Materials Industrial Green Construction 84

BD+C

MARCH 11, 2021

This week on The Weekly show, BD+C editors speak with AEC industry leaders about: . Designing and construction of buildings for COVID-related conditions. • An AI tool that automates the design of MEP systems . . . Thanks to our episode sponsor: . . .

Design 97

Design Products Industrial Construction 97

BD+C

APRIL 22, 2024

Achieving Safer School Design with Secure Entry Vestibules 1 kcichowicz Mon, 04/22/2024 - 10:47 Designers can plan secure entry vestibules with security-rated glazing to enhance the effectiveness of their safer school designs. What are secure entry vestibules and how do they support safer school design?

Security 59

Security Design Defense Guidelines 59

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 31, 2021

Culture, People, Process, and Information FACT – Only Owners can improve the situation – To effect significant positive change requires moving away from things that have caused low productivity, waste, and dismal relationships with vendors and created dissatisfaction among building users. The post TIRED OF THE SAME OLD PROJECT BS?

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