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Perkins+Will white paper examines alternatives to flame retardant building materials

BD+C

Global architecture and design firm Perkins+Will has released new research in response to the need for architects and interior designers to develop a better understanding of flame retardants and their impact on health.

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How digital tools are helping the construction industry to choose carbon-smart materials

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Our latest white paper, ‘Building Net Zero and The Role of Data in Green Construction’ , investigates the current landscape for sustainability in construction across APAC – as well as potential solutions. Digital solutions that can help with green building Creating a more sustainable construction industry must start with data.

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Job Order Contracting Information

Job Order Contracting

Also referred to as the “Design-Bid-Build” process, this system has long been the most prevalent option for large and small public works contracts. To minimize the chance of favoritism or corruption, the sealed bid. contracting method was developed to award a contract on the basis of price alone.

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Literature review affirms benefits of daylighting, architectural glazing

BD+C

. – The use of glass as a building material positively impacts learning, healing, productivity and well-being, according to a white paper published by Guardian Industries read more.

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LEAN Job Order Contracting Intro 4

Job Order Contracting

Integrating operating, design and construction knowledge through broad based team meetings. BIM, PROJECT DELIVERY METHODS, WASTE, & LACK OF LEADERSHIP – Traditional design-bid- build (DBB) contracting techniques, and even more recent attempts to improve DBB such as design-build (DB), CM@R, etc.

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Define Construction Procurement

Job Order Contracting

. – A process whereby contractual agreements are designed, bid, and executed between real property owners and construction contractors for renovation, repair, or new construction services for buildings or any form of physical infrastructure. Define Construction Procurement – Related White Papers and Resources.

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The Financial Case for High Performance Buildings: Why It Matters

Stok

In a white paper on The Financial Case for High Performance Buildings, set to be publicly available in September 2018, stok argues that the seemingly intangible occupant impacts of the built environment are quantifiable from a bottom line perspective. CUMULATIVE STUDIES OF KEY DESIGN ELEMENTS AFFECTING OCCUPANTS. Key Findings.