Differences Between Tie-Beam and Plinth Beam in Construction
The Constructor
MARCH 22, 2022
A beam is a horizontal structural member provided in buildings to transfer loads from the structures above to the columns, walls, and foundations.
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Carbon Modeling Tool – Facilities Lifecycle
Job Order Contracting
MARCH 22, 2022
Carbon modeling tool for the facilities capital delivery process. Assess carbon over the whole life of constructed assets. Align carbon and costs. Develop carbon options. Capture data and monitor carbon targets. 40% reduction in construction carbon emissions. Components. The two components of the Carbon Planning Tool are: · Carbon Modelling Tool – top-down whole life carbon assessment and optioneering, used during the project appraisal phase to enable quick and simple carbon as
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How Does a Passive Solar Heating System Work?
The Constructor
MARCH 22, 2022
Passive solar heating is the process of using a certain building system to regulate internal temperature carefully and benefit from the sun’s heat.
Building More Sustainably and Avoiding 9,000 Preconstruction Clashes on just One Project with Upgrade Estate
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 22, 2022
How Upgrade Estate uses Autodesk Construction Cloud to build more sustainably avoiding 9,000 preconstruction clashes on just one project. Upgrade Estate provides housing for students, young professionals, and growth companies in Belgium. They strive to increase social impact in a value-driven context through an economically sustainable model. While real estate forms the backdrop, Upgrade Estate provides the setting where people connect, study, live and build a network for life.
Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software
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The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.
Annual Home Value Growth Is Accelerating Ahead of Spring Buying Season
Pro Builder
MARCH 22, 2022
Annual Home Value Growth Is Accelerating Ahead of Spring Buying Season. ldeakins. Tue, 03/22/2022 - 10:25. Annual home value growth could peak one more time before slowing at the start of 2023. Annual home value growth is expected to peak yet again at the end of the spring homebuying season before dropping off at the start of 2023, especially as demand outpaces supply nationwide, says Zillow.
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Cogeneration Puts College on the Leading Edge of Sustainability
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New system will deliver hot water and space heating across nearly 500,000 square feet of campus building while generating energy as it operates.
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Business Facilities LiveXchange, the annual deal-making event for site selectors and economic developers, will take place April 24-26, 2023.
Bankrupt Canada Contractor Execs Ordered to Repay $26 Million
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But the former president of Bondfield Construction, once a major Ontario public contractor, will appeal the repay order, which the court said is based on a bankruptcy monitor's allegation of fraudulent invoicing.
A Canadian Cordwood Sauna
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Nick Armstrong says he’s logged hundreds of hours over the past year to build himself a backyard sauna that’s entirely handcrafted using cordwood masonry. The idea for the cordwood sauna came to Armstrong after reading an article about a family fundraising effort aimed at restoring a historic cordwood barn in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada. “That got me interested in that type of building technique, and ever since then I started researching the building style.
Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP
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How to Get Rid of Rotten Egg Smell in House
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MARCH 22, 2022
How to Get Rid of Rotten Egg Smell in House? The smell of rotten egg can be removed from the house by some following simple steps-. Cleaning supplies need to be arranged. Detergent is to be applied on the surface. Properly washing. Removing blockage from the sink. Using hydrogen peroxide. Washing the filter. Using chlorine. White vinegar, charcoal, baking soda also can be used for removing the smell from the house.
The Housing Market Could Be On Track for a Substantial Downshift, One Analyst Says
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MARCH 22, 2022
The Housing Market Could Be On Track for a Substantial Downshift, One Analyst Says. ldeakins. Tue, 03/22/2022 - 10:20. An uptick in mortgage interest rates could price out a large share of buyers and lead to market deceleration in just a few short months. While many economists and homebuyers are holding their breath as prices rise ahead of a busy spring buying season, one market expert suggests that a slowdown could be just around the corner, MarketWatch reports.
Court Reinstates Feds’ ‘Social Cost of Carbon’ Calculation
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Preparations Begin for the 2024 National Green Building Standard Update
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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide
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For World Water Day, IAPMO Supports Bill to Address Nation’s Plumbing
Contractor Magazine
MARCH 22, 2022
IAPMO and its partners are hosting a Congressional WASH briefing titled “Water, Water, Everywhere: A Building Block for Global Security.".
Property Tax Collections Remained Stable in 2021
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MARCH 22, 2022
Property Tax Collections Remained Stable in 2021. ldeakins. Tue, 03/22/2022 - 10:32. A steady stream of property taxes accounted for the largest share of state and local revenue throughout 2021. The Census Bureau’s quarterly tax data revealed a total $672.5 billion in taxes paid by property owners at the close of Q4 2021, a 1% quarterly increase after a 0.6% decline in Q3.
How The Jury Divided $112M in Seattle Crane Collapse Damages
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The civil lawsuit damage awards don't line up neatly with the proposed state safety penalties.
Virtual Appraisals Could Reduce Racial Bias on Home Purchases
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MARCH 22, 2022
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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business
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Court Reinstates Feds' ‘Social Cost of Carbon’ Calculations
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All About of Dormer
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Introduction of Dormer. A dormer is a built-in wooden or brick structure conceived to count space and head measurement to a garret modification. A dormer window might be a further cost-effective volition to revise a garret or a garret. Dormer encountered on the graded. it is the most affordable option, but besides, you don’t get the greatest advantage of a dormer roof window that can establish in areas where a dormer installation might struggle.
The Life of a Model: Design, Coordination, and the Field
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Construction projects have become increasingly complex over the last few years. Expectations are higher, more people are involved, and a staggering amount of data is being produced with every project. There’s also the issue of risk. Research from KPMG indicated that 78% of engineering and construction firms agree that risk is increasing. .
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