Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 7, 2018

True believers seek to design to a reality that green building, at its foundation, is fundamentally human; that engineering is second rate without aesthetics in the building architecture; and, that buildings work best when the people who will occupy the space have the most contact possible with those who will erect it. ASHRAE 189.1

Green 185

Green Residential Documentation Drafting 185

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

MAY 12, 2014

logistics and transportation industry totaled $1.33 Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Hours of Service (HOS) rule that went into effect on July 1, 2013 could create a reduction in industry productivity, projecting the need for another 100,000 drivers without an increase in shipping volume.

Industrial 57

Industrial New Mexico Railroad Airports 57

Construction Marketing Ideas

APRIL 7, 2015

Both were at the same venue; an annual Canadian construction industry conference. Failure: A discussion on strategic alliances for the AEC industry. I built this speech on the foundation of a white paper I had published by the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Foundation.

Visualization 48

Visualization Foundation Drafting Conference 48

Pro Builder

JUNE 1, 2020

For years, we as builders have been trained by industry consultants to think like manufacturers, create a process, and stick to it if we want to be profitable. We might as well dig our foundations with a shovel too. . Next, it’s critical to have flexibility that morphs to the company’s needs. Point of View.

Documentation 59

Documentation Software Software Profitability 59

Construction Business Owner

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

Industry News. Industry Statistics. Beane didn’t achieve success by drafting players based on his emotional judgments or media-based hype. With the state of the construction industry predicted to remain relatively flat in 2012, it may be time to play “moneyball.”. foundation. foundation software. government.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software Accounting 120

Best Practices Construction Law

MARCH 28, 2013

My friend Kory George , was chair of the teaming working group, said the following: “With the industry’s increase in joint ventures and design-build construction, there is an increased need for a standard preliminary teaming agreement.

Agreement 48

Agreement Negotiation Documentation Contract 48

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 30, 2011

Industry News. Industry Statistics. One part of our industry that I simply cannot get my head around is the oftentimes adversarial relationship that exists between the building design professionals and the building contractors on a particular job. Both industries compliment each other very well. foundation.

Contractors 120

Contractors Design Software Software 120

Pro Builder

JULY 14, 2021

Brock began his career in housing more than 30 years ago, drawing at a drafting table before graduating to AutoCAD and eventually becoming hooked on 3D modeling—a journey that led him to advocate for bringing as much technology as possible into the industry. “I The Path to 3D Modeling. I was on a quest for realism,” he says. “I

Modeling 105

Modeling Sketchup Drawings Visualization 105

Building Information Management

MARCH 20, 2013

Collaboration in the building industry requires the integration of complex inter-related workflows whereby multitude of stakeholders are incorporated into a common pool of information, decision-support, and activities over an extensive period of time. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) – computerized location management / positioning.

BIM 55

BIM Life Cycle Organization Management 55

Green Building Law Update

MAY 26, 2019

The last review, in 2012, shook the green building industrial complex to its foundations, when it not only recommended LEED (that had previously been the sole option), but also recommended Green Globes. GSA is now undertaking the next 5 year review and last week released a draft report of its recommendations.

Green 45

Green BOMA Certification Sustainability 45

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 4, 2011

Industry News. Industry Statistics. When I started working in the industry we still used payphones to call the office from the “field” We used paper estimates, a calculator and copy machines. foundation. foundation software. Equipment Management. Resource Center. Equipment and Services Directory.

Construction 120

Construction Software Software US 120

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

New natural gas production from Southern Illinois shale has the potential to create more than 45,000 jobs in Illinois and $9 billion in economic investment, according to a study released by the Illinois Chamber Foundation. “Illinois is in a great position to participate in this dynamic energy renaissance.”

Illinois 80

Illinois North Dakota Products Arkansas 80

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Jim Lynch started the session by highlighting the industry’s top issues and commending construction professionals for their resilience and ability to deliver great work despite numerous challenges. . He began by talking about how the industry has become more complicated than it used to be. That’s the foundation of trust.”

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Construction BIM Innovation 52

Pro Builder

JULY 26, 2021

I wrote columns about the coming trade labor shortage more than 10 years ago and was pretty hard on the industry for not engaging in meaningful ways to solve it. We can’t simply sit back and let others in the industry work to solve the problem on our behalf. The home building industry has been pretty good to you, hasn’t it?

Overhead 105

Overhead Profitability Housing Materials 105

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JANUARY 28, 2016

. “This refers, in particular, to the development of oil and gas fields, the use of the Northern Sea Route as the shortest cargo transit route between Europe and Asia, and the development of industrial, transport and tourist infrastructure.” The protocol was immediately endorsed by Guggenheim Partners, which helped to draft it.

Guidelines 40

Guidelines Zoning Infrastructure Drafting 40

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

As always at LiveXchange, corporate delegates bearing projects and economic development agency representatives also were treated to incisive presentations on critical site selection issues from an all-star lineup of industry experts. By the time BF Publisher and Group C Media co-President Ted Coene gave his closing remarks on Oct.

Florida 63

Florida Los Angeles Site Drafting 63

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

JANUARY 31, 2013

has not been producing enough home-grown engineers, scientists and other highly skilled technicians to fill the growing needs of our emerging high-tech industries. After 9/11, they were no longer seen as prized intellects who could fill the labs of our 21st-century industries. For well over a decade, the U.S.

Employment 51

Employment Security Drafting New York 51

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

SMUD is a major force in helping Sacramento develop into a leading clean tech/green tech industry center. At the time, this solar installation was the largest single-site industrial project in California and one of the largest in the country. Currently, SMUD is building the foundation for the “smart grid.”

California 47

California Sacramento Zoning Los Angeles 47

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 5, 2023

More than just a list of people, Autodesk's 40 Under 40 initiative celebrates some of the brightest pros in our industry. Under his guidance, Amstein+Walthert is now recognized as a technology leader and modern employer in the Swiss construction industry. Case in point: our annual 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction roundup.

Construction 116

Construction BIM Autodesk Innovation 116

Lets Build

MAY 5, 2023

A single design flaw, drafting mistake, or other oversight can result in significant cost and schedule overruns. Preconstruction lays the foundation for the entire project—it’s the process that ensures a high-quality build and offers the best chances of finishing on time, on spec, and on budget. So how do we avoid this?

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Schedule Budgeting Budget Project Management 143

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 8, 2014

With 32 ports statewide, Louisiana offers six deep-draft ports capable of transferring large quantities of cargo, is one of only two U.S. has made Louisiana a prime development state for major capital investments in new and expanding process industries–manufacturers that rely heavily upon natural gas as a feedstock.

Minnesota 56

Minnesota Iowa New Jersey New Mexico 56

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 4, 2022

By accurately constructing each stage of the project virtually, and avoiding duplication or incorrect drafts being circulated, many of the disruptions previously commonplace could be avoided. As part of CREDAI, Rajat Buildtech wants to pioneer technology-led efforts in moving the needle for the construction industry within India.

Autodesk 97

Autodesk INR BIM Environment 97

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Each of the four supersized cranes, known in the maritime industry as Super Post-Panamax, are 400-feet tall with the boom fully raised, can reach 22 containers across on a ship and can lift 187,500 pounds of cargo. The new cranes were manufactured by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co., percent gain in cargoes handled.

Baltimore 88

Baltimore Delaware New Jersey Virginia 88

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

APRIL 15, 2014

Alabama Infrastructure Grant Program: Funds are available to public entities for extension of water, sewer and road facilities to service new or expanding industries. Alabama Industrial Access Road & Bridge Program: Provides financial assistance to communities for industrial access to new and expanding industries.

Income 108

Income Finance Zoning Employment 108

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

By accurately constructing each stage of the project virtually, and avoiding duplication or incorrect drafts being used, many of the disruptions team members previously faced have been eradicated. Benefits in abundance For Khansaheb, the time savings by introducing digital construction workflows have been immediately apparent.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Management Project Management Site 52

CivilJungle

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Tendering is the method of the attractive offer for big projects it will generally go through by authority foundation. A tender will be a draft legal paper in which a particular act will notify official documents and discharge the capable artisan interested in filling it and taking the project. What Is Tendering?

Negotiation 52

Negotiation Bidding Construction Contract 52

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

01 82 13 Foundation Performance Requirements. Foundation Commissioning. 03 71 00 Mass Concrete for Raft Foundations. 06 14 00 Treated Wood Foundations. Modifications. 00 91 00 Precontract Revisions. 00 91 13 Addenda. 00 91 16 Bid Revisions. 00 91 19 Proposal Revisions. 00 93 00 Record Clarifications and Proposals.

Equipment 45

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 45

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

01 82 13 Foundation Performance Requirements. Foundation Commissioning. 03 71 00 Mass Concrete for Raft Foundations. 06 14 00 Treated Wood Foundations. Modifications. 00 91 00 Precontract Revisions. 00 91 13 Addenda. 00 91 16 Bid Revisions. 00 91 19 Proposal Revisions. 00 93 00 Record Clarifications and Proposals.

Equipment 40

Equipment Construction Schedule Concrete 40

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Many of the examples and best practices pertain to the information technology industry. These practices may or may not be applicable to other industries, but agencies are encouraged to use them, as appropriate. During acquisition planning, COs, program officials, and industry should work together to develop a clear statement of work.

Contract 40

Contract Contractors Procurement Office 40