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. Port cities need to ensure that port facilities are up to international transport and safety standards.

Architecture 40

Architecture Sustainability Infrastructure Safety 40

BD+C

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Joint public-private sector effort needed to mitigate the construction sector’s embodied carbon problem It's going to take the efforts of government and the private sector to mitigate the climate-damaging problem of embodied carbon, says this building sustainability expert, Brent Trenga. The CODE Building in Charlottesville, Va.,

Procurement 52

Procurement Life Cycle Construction Materials 52

BD+C

JULY 6, 2023

As we look at the benefits of transforming historic buildings, it’s vital to consider three factors: authenticity, environmental sustainability, and cultural inheritance. Authenticity of place College campuses are meant to transport the community psychologically—putting people in an apt frame of mind for teaching and learning.

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Conference AIA Education Houston 52

BD+C

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Geothermal heat pump (GHP) systems, which harness moderate and constant temperatures just below the Earth’s surface, are being deployed in nearly every region of the world and in residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial environments with great success.

Airports 74

Airports Education Green Sustainability 74

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 30, 2014

As sustainability increasingly becomes a mainstream concern, one of the strategies some government departments of transportation have adopted for providing a more sustainable approach is a “green streets and highways rating system.” Green LEED Sustainability building roads' and internationally.

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Roads Green Sustainability Certification 120

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Organizational “buy-in” – This means a fundamental commitment and understanding by leadership, facility management, and all stakeholders of the built environment that facilities must be managed on a life-cycle / total cost of ownership basis versus a first cost basis.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Renovating Transportation Education 40

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 25, 2013

Buildings, roads, dams, electrical grids… are with us for a very long time and linked to the success and failure of just about everything… education, health, national security, transportation, habitat, sustainability, national and local economies and more. That said, we are not acting as stakeholders of our built infrastructure.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle BIM Environment Management 40

Fieldwire

MARCH 27, 2022

This act supports transportation improvement projects, energy grid development, water supply distribution, cybersecurity, environmental cleanup efforts, and other climate change-related ventures. It will also build a supportive infrastructure, which improves individuals’ access to essential resources like public transportation.

Infrastructure 52

Infrastructure Employment Transportation Discrimination 52

Building Information Management

APRIL 13, 2016

Apparently Germany’s Federal Minister of Transport and Digital Infrastructure has issued a statement that the country ” fully embrace BIM, stating it must become standard for construction projects.” ” BIM, as we now know it, is not the solution that will enable efficient life-cycle management of the built environment.

BIM 40

BIM Life Cycle Renovating Education 40

Building Information Management

APRIL 13, 2016

Apparently Germany’s Federal Minister of Transport and Digital Infrastructure has issued a statement that the country ” fully embrace BIM, stating it must become standard for construction projects.” ” BIM, as we now know it, is not the solution that will enable efficient life-cycle management of the built environment.

BIM 40

BIM Life Cycle Renovating Education 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 8, 2022

economy while making it more sustainable, resilient, and just. The White House states that it will drive the creation of union jobs and help grow the economy in a sustainable way that makes sure all people, including under-represented communities get ahead for decades to come. The IIJA is intended to grow the U.S.

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Infrastructure Construction Chicago Industrial 98

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Across American, physical infrastructure (buildings, bridges, roads, dams, utilities, transportation systems.) Owners have failed in their role as stewards of built environment. Facility management professionals must educate themselves, and adopt and deploy collaborative construction delivery methods. (Photo-CNN). 61,000 U.S.

Roads 40

Roads Life Cycle Environment Education 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 28, 2023

There are over 200 educational sessions combined with another 400 industry speakers and keynotes discussing sustainability, networking and more. Attend in person to take part in educational sessions and connect with industry professionals in architecture, engineering, design, manufacturing, media, entertainment, and construction.

Conference 52

Conference Las Vegas CMAA Construction 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 6, 2022

This year’s event features training and techniques in concrete and masonry, countless exhibits from original equipment manufacturers, and educational certification seminars. More than 130 education sessions are planned, more than 1,400 exhibitors are expected, and plenty of demonstrations and networking events to attend as well. .

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Conference CMAA San Antonio Las Vegas 52

Natural Building

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

The crew used screws and bolts to assemble the building’s components, which were prefabricated at the university’s West Campus and transported to the island on a barge. Horse Island is a resource and an experience we want to share with the Yale community,” said Skelly, a Professor of Ecology at the Yale School of the Environment.

Architecture 52

Architecture Connecticut Design Resource 52

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

Organizations that provide leadership and commitment to collaborative environments are rare. Common data environment (glossary of terms and definitions, locally researched detailed unit price cost data). Partnering in a unit price environment. management of knowledge in project environments. Shared vision. Badenfelt, U.

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Construction Project Management Engineering Management 222

Stok

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

While there are many bold leaders that deserve praise and recognition for shaping today’s world and the future, here we highlight a few of our personal heroes that have been pivotal in crafting new avenues towards environmental restoration and social justice in society and the built environment. Kimberly Lewis. Dr. Robert Bullard.

Sustainability 66

Sustainability Green Organization Foundation 66

Green Building Law Update

APRIL 15, 2018

Vicki Worden, president & CEO of GBI is making clear, “We’re excited to work collaboratively with other organizations on education to advance new concepts and best practices that are included in the revision.”.

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Green Life Cycle Certification Materials 136

Building Information Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

Integrated Project Delivery – IPD for major new construction and Job Order Contracting – JOC for renovation, repair, sustainability and minor new construction are just two of several proven processes. . More education and resources should be expended upon life-cycle management of the build environment vs. 3D modeling.

BIM 40

BIM Procurement Life Cycle United States 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 15, 2023

Additionally, the construction has made significant strides in sustainability and inclusivity, so professionals can contribute to a greener future while enjoying a more diverse work environment. Amarnath, as the Head -- BIM, was responsible for implementing a common data environment (CDE) across the Sobha Group organization.

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Autodesk Construction Innovation BIM 52

Building Information Management

JULY 30, 2015

Public sector and multi-building facility routinely scope, procure, award, and execute thousands of renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and “minor” new construction projects. Introduction. They are critical to long-term economic viability as well as meeting the needs of an organizations mission.

Renovating 40

Renovating Sustainability Contract Construction 40

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Through our Make It Real program, we encourage young people to engage with their communities by applying the design thinking process to real problems related to construction and the built environment. I thought it would be effective to create inexpensive self-sustained modular home units that could be placed and relocated where needed.

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Innovation Industrial Construction Massachusetts 105

Building Information Management

JULY 30, 2015

Job order contracting is now in use by Federal, State, County, and Local Governments; Healthcare, Education, Transportation (Airports, Mass Transit, DOTs) and has even expanded into the private sector. Job order contract has several distinct characteristics as listed below.

Renovating 40

Renovating Sustainability Contract Estimating 40

ENR Construction

JULY 24, 2012

Transportation. Environment. Sustainability. Earn Continuing Education Credits. Description: A Smart Cities market is emerging on a global scale that dwarfs any previous notion of the value given to data about the built environment. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->.

FAQ 57

FAQ News Environment Education 57

Natural Building

JANUARY 4, 2022

Overall, straw is a sustainable material that has plenty of redeemable features when it comes to construction, though it may not be suited for everyone or every situation. Since the straw bales are tightly packed, there isn’t much airflow available to sustain a fire.

Housing 52

Housing Life Cycle Materials Transportation 52

GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 6, 2020

This series also addresses HRWR incorporation in conventional and self-consolidating concrete (SCC) applications, as well as precast/pre-stress concrete (PC/PS) environments … more. . Each test was performed with and without admixed chlorides in order to simulate both non-chloride environments and marine and deicing salt environments … more.

Concrete 78

Concrete Design Materials Environment 78

GCP Applied Technologies

JUNE 1, 2018

Visibility into the concrete mix as it’s transported from plant to jobsite, via this cloud-connected system. while the concrete mixed in the truck (not in a lab or other controlled environment). Sustainability. Arts & education. The reason? Collecting, aggregating and analyzing data from ready-mix trucks over time.

Concrete 60

Concrete Management Design Environment 60

ENR Construction

AUGUST 17, 2012

Transportation. Environment. Sustainability. Earn Continuing Education Credits. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Economic Stimulus.

DOT 71

DOT FAQ New York News 71

ENR Construction

AUGUST 13, 2012

Transportation. Environment. Sustainability. Earn Continuing Education Credits. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Economic Stimulus.

Engineering 57

Engineering FAQ News Education 57

ENR Construction

AUGUST 6, 2012

Transportation. Environment. Sustainability. Earn Continuing Education Credits. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Economic Stimulus.

FAQ 67

FAQ News Construction Education 67

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

The building was designed by leading architecture firm Gensler to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification for new construction, as well as LEED Platinum Certification for Interiors, in order to meet Panasonic’s sustainability goal to reduce its carbon footprint by 50 percent.

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ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Transportation. Environment. Sustainability. Earn Continuing Education Credits. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Economic Stimulus.

Industrial 65

Industrial Design FAQ News 65

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Transportation. Environment. Sustainability. Earn Continuing Education Credits. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Economic Stimulus.

Contractors 65

Contractors FAQ News Education 65

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

We adopted new technologies, embraced sustainable building practices, and were more vocal about the benefits of working in the AEC field. This could involve an increased focus on sustainable construction, leveraging advanced technologies like BIM, and adopting eco-friendly building practices.

Construction 137

Construction Autodesk Industrial Sustainability 137

ENR Construction

JULY 25, 2012

Transportation. Environment. Sustainability. Earn Continuing Education Credits. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Economic Stimulus.

Union 62

Union Plans FAQ News 62

ENR Construction

AUGUST 8, 2012

Transportation. Environment. Sustainability. Earn Continuing Education Credits. Description: The properties that made PCBs so useful to industry, make them so harmful to health and the environment. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure.

FAQ 37

FAQ Construction News Environment 37

ENR Construction

AUGUST 13, 2012

Transportation. Environment. Sustainability. Earn Continuing Education Credits. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Economic Stimulus.

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News Engineering FAQ Education 59