BD+C

MAY 6, 2024

The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/06/2024 - 10:30 Biophilic Design Biophilic design in the built environment supports the health and wellbeing of individuals, as they spend most of their time indoors. Biophilic design in schools can enhance student learning and improve performance.

Environment 64

Environment Design Los Angeles Washington 64

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 8, 2022

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is a “once-in-a-generation” investment in America’s national infrastructure. With this plan, the goal is to rebuild many of the bridges, rails, and roads throughout the country to improve the overall infrastructure across America.

Infrastructure 98

Infrastructure Construction Chicago Industrial 98

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 20, 2023

The company is more than 100 years old, with roots in Omaha where it has helped design and build the electrical backbone that powers much of the city’s economic engine and cultural infrastructure. Miller Electric has grown a great team with more than 1,000 electricians in the field.

Software 159

Software Software Contractors Electrical 159

BD+C

DECEMBER 4, 2023

4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design 0 qpurcell Mon, 12/04/2023 - 10:04 Airports Here are some of the key trends Skanska is seeing in the aviation sector, from congestion solutions to sustainability. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Over the past few years, this 1.3 LaGuardia International Airport.

Airports 105

Airports Innovation Travel Design 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 21, 2022

The way UK construction companies approach quality and safety will change significantly with the Building Safety Bill ( now known as the Building Safety Act ). Here we share a simple checklist to help with getting ready for the Building Safety Bill and putting the technology you need in place. Download it for free here.

Safety 52

Safety Environment Plans Management 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 29, 2018

This month, we’ve seen a number of stories related to safety on the jobsite, including information about silica and asbestos. Yet we’ve also seen practical insights into how construction technology can improve worker safety. OSHA and State Safety Agencies Write More Than 100 Silica Citations in 6 Months. Infrastructure.

Industrial 158

Industrial Construction Safety Infrastructure 158

Pro Builder

APRIL 7, 2021

How Biden’s Proposed Infrastructure Plan Would Boost Wellness in Homes. President Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan would enhance the wellness for thousands of homes across the country, advancing the availability of safe and healthy homes, says Forbes. cbroderick. Wed, 04/07/2021 - 09:20. Accessibility.

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Infrastructure Plans Income Finance 52

ENR Construction

MARCH 31, 2019

Engineers and architects have the responsibility to hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public. Until building codes adapt, building professionals must seriously consider integrating passive design into their projects to ensure occupant safety during extreme weather events.

Viewpoint 46

Viewpoint Design Infrastructure Safety 46

Constructlaw

MAY 30, 2023

Introduction America’s water infrastructure has long faced a critical need for funding and modernization. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, there is a $105 billion funding gap for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projected over the next two decades. [1] billion to the U.S. billion to the U.S. Indeed, $1.5

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United States Infrastructure Denver Innovation 52

BD+C

APRIL 10, 2023

Implementing human-centric design in operations and maintenance facilities 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/10/2023 - 12:08 Industrial Facilities Stantec's Ryan Odell suggests using the human experience to advance OMSF design that puts a focus on wellness and efficiency. In truth, they’re made for trucks, for automation, and efficiency.

Design 52

Design Drawings Architecture Visualization 52

Construction Marketing

AUGUST 3, 2022

Even infrastructure projects like roads and sewers. Heavy construction refers to megaprojects that are oftentimes infrastructure-focused, like dams or flood control systems and facilities. This process is called a design, bid, and build contract. Tall skyscrapers, tourist attractions, factories, homes.

Project Management 228

Project Management Management Construction Feasibility 228

Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 19, 2017

University of Minnesota researchers conducted a study to determine if Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) messages could be an effective way to get drivers to pay attention to hazards and workers in roadway work zones.

Zoning 57

Zoning Safety Minnesota Guidelines 57

Construction Marketing

JUNE 24, 2021

President Joe Biden’s USD$2 trillion housing and infrastructure agenda have been met with mixed reactions from the construction industry. A recent Infrastructure Intelligence commentary detailed that 55% of contractors believe that the plan would do more harm than good. The safety aspect of materials handling is perhaps more critical.

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Construction Safety Materials Transportation 162

Construction Law

APRIL 2, 2024

Editor’s comment Government go-slow on infrastructure investment shows no signs of abating Editor Nick Barrett asks with a general election looming, if there is any prospect of a reversal in years of underinvestment in the UK’s infrastructure.

Construction 52

Construction Liability Risk Contract 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 30, 2018

Even if you’re busy, we recommend taking a look at this month’s top headlines in construction news, especially since some pertain to seasonal safety and the industry’s labor market. Lawmakers Push for Innovative Materials in National Infrastructure. We know it’s a hectic time for many of our customers.

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Industrial Construction Infrastructure Innovation 197

Natural Building

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The United Nations has written a set of “principles for sustainable and inclusive urban design and architecture” for architects to sign up to called the San Marino Declaration, which architect Norman Foster is set to launch.

Architecture 40

Architecture Sustainability Infrastructure Safety 40

BD+C

JANUARY 22, 2024

David Cole, AIA Laboratories Designers In the dynamic world of laboratory design, where cutting-edge research and innovation thrive, creating functional and efficient lab and office spaces requires meticulous planning and a comprehensive understanding of various factors.

Zoning 52

Zoning AIA Schedule Equipment 52

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JUNE 28, 2018

We’ve got you covered with this month’s roundup of stories related to construction technology, labor, seasonal safety issues, innovative new projects and more. With all that construction comes safety issues, according to Construction Dive. The AGC aims to increase work zone safety this summer with targeted advertising.

Industrial 180

Industrial AGC Construction Los Angeles 180

The Korte Company

JULY 2, 2018

And while we don’t pretend to be experts in public policy, gun control or mental health, we do know how to design and construct buildings that are safer for those who occupy them. The way a school is designed and built can result in better protection of our most precious assets—our children. It takes balance. This isn’t a new idea.

Security 69

Security Design Construction Life Cycle 69

Construction Enquirer

MAY 24, 2023

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is the latest main contractor to benefit from Flannery’s Brextor Pile Milling technology. Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is on site at Queensferry Water Treatment Works, North Wales, where it is delivering a project for Dwr Cymru Welsh Water as part of the Capital Delivery Alliance.

Infrastructure 79

Infrastructure Site Sewer Risk 79

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 15, 2023

You can also use the app to fill out and submit Daily Reports, QA/QC forms, and safety checklists so you don’t have to wait to be at your desk to complete and send important documents. Infrastructure investments are fuelling construction demand Governments across the world are investing in infrastructure.

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Mobility Autodesk BIM Infrastructure 98

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 17, 2022

There’s currently a major opportunity for railway construction projects in the United States, thanks to increasing infrastructure funding and support from citizens. . Some of the elevated tracks would also be situated in earthquake-prone areas and thus need to be built and reinforced to comply with highly rigorous safety standards.

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US Texas Houston Chicago 96

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Almost every building is designed without knowledge of what is manufacturable, is custom engineered, and uses manual and disconnected processes. We’ll explore all corners of the built environment, from commercial to healthcare and industrial to infrastructure, to see each industry’s approach to IC. design and build field hospitals ?to

Industrial 98

Industrial Construction Infrastructure Roads 98

Construction Enquirer

MAY 5, 2023

McAlpine will also be targeting growth in the rail, transport and nuclear sectors of its Infrastructure business. Other key appointments are Simon Richards as sustainability director, Nick Leach as digital construction director and Julie Colbert as design management director.

Commercial 79

Commercial Office Management Infrastructure 79

BD+C

MAY 25, 2023

Polly Osborne Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Architects Regulations Biophilic Design Sustainable Development Sustainable Design and Construction Urban Planning When we spend time in nature, we instinctively feel its value.

Construction 116

Construction Regulation Site Sustainability 116

The Korte Company

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Just like any good Design-Build project, the end-user experience should be the first priority for every decision you make. . It requires painstaking attention to detail from people like Ken Pankow, Anderson Healthcare’s chief of facilities management and administrative director of facilities and safety.

Illinois 98

Illinois Schedule Plans Infrastructure 98

Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

More than half of the respondents were involved in building construction, 25% in highway and transportation, and 23% in both federal construction projects and utility infrastructure. Just over 2000 firms responded to the survey, which was completed between August 4 and 26 of 2020. and $500MM, and 6% perform over $500MM.

Contractors 137

Contractors AGC Autodesk Safety 137

BD+C

MAY 13, 2014

Leaders of America’s design and construction industry – along with building owners and operators - for the first time have agreed to promote resilience in contemporary planning, building materials, design, construction and operational techniques as the solution to making the nation’s aging infrastructure more safe and secure.

Materials 78

Materials Industrial Plans Security 78

BD+C

JUNE 5, 2023

rcassidy Mon, 06/05/2023 - 12:44 Andrew Lehrer and Tyler Jensen, Environmental Systems Design A significant climate impact can be achieved with hybrid electrification that balances capital expenditure and operating expenses. Electrification of existing assets in heating-dominant climates can be particularly problematic.

Site 98

Site Feasibility Electrical Illinois 98

ENR Construction

MAY 9, 2017

Texas And California Will Get The Bulk Of Upgrades, Mostly Designed To Increase Safety And Minimize Delays.

Union 42

Union Infrastructure Texas Plans 42

Construction Cost Estimating

APRIL 17, 2014

Their work is directly related to the public wellbeing and safety, and has a significant impact on decision making processes. This was part of a multi-sheet project for the complete design of an A-frame wood structure.

Engineering 45

Engineering Design Estimating Structural Engineering 45

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 24, 2019

Establish a facilities and physical infrastructure sustainment program baseline, implement key enablers of sustainment, elevate sustainment to equal standing with new construction procurement, and improve the focus upon maximizing safety, function, and operational efficiency of existing structures. Step One: Acknowledge the problem.

Procurement 100

Procurement Sustainability Renovating Contract 100

Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 26, 2014

Their work is directly related to the public wellbeing and safety, and has a significant impact on decision making processes. This was part of a multi-sheet project for the complete design of an A-frame wood structure. construction estimating educational program construction estimating practices construction estimating seminars'

Engineering 45

Engineering Design Estimating Structural Engineering 45

Construction Cost Estimating

JULY 21, 2017

The Company: A leading engineering Services business a strong presence and excellent track record of rendering major transport corridors in dominant international cities, is inviting applications for the position of principal roads/rail engineer to direct and assist the business in rendering large and modern infrastructure work.

Roads 40

Roads Engineering Transportation Infrastructure 40

BD+C

MARCH 16, 2023

In the last three years, urban centers have been hammered by an unprecedented series of connected, compounding crises—from existential threats like the pandemic and climate change, to complex issues of safety, equity, and affordability. Photo courtesy Gensler So how can workplace design support this? Signal House, Washington, D.C.

Office 95

Office Transportation Housing Washington 95

GCP Applied Technologies

APRIL 3, 2018

Underground stations require a dry environment to ensure continued operations, safety, and aesthetic appeal. The new product used was PREPRUFE® pre-applied, zero-cure waterproofing membrane, which was designed to withstand the rainy weather and to resist contaminated soils. . Transportation Infrastructure. Infrastructure.

San Francisco 103

San Francisco Concrete Travel Infrastructure 103

GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 19, 2022

In January 2005 the United Kingdom’s Highways Agency launched their Smart Motorway Projects, a commitment to replace all life-expired steel barrier systems with concrete on motorways with high traffic volumes, in order to increase safety throughout their road networks. Design Advantage. Transportation Infrastructure. Contractor.

Concrete 78

Concrete Management Transportation Roads 78