Business Facilities

JULY 25, 2019

The Ontario government is opening the forest industry to jobs and promoting the use of sustainable renewable resources by investing in its first cross laminated timber plant. “Element5’s new facility will showcase the kind of innovation we want to see more of in Ontario.” Photo: Element5 ).

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 13, 2023

Also, they fail to bring together the right people, owners, and design-builders, together in a collaborative environment. Define Consistent Workflows: Organizing and managing the work concurrently and consistently maximizes available resources. This will ensure that you maximize value creation. #6.

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Building Radar

MAY 12, 2020

The need and importance of sustainability in construction has become a debated topic due to growing concerns over climate change and the finite nature of resources. A sustainable build should take these factors into account along with the biodiversity of the land. Not only that, the sector is also a major producer of waste.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 10, 2023

One of the things that often comes up when discussing the future of construction is sustainability. In addition, scarcity concerns over mineral resources and especially water provide for an additional urgency to extend the narrow focus on energy use in buildings and the associated greenhouse gas emissions. The good news?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

When it comes to construction, are we at a tipping point towards necessitating sustainable solutions for good? Technology, such as a common data environment for shared project data, plays a vital role in delivering modern methods of construction projects on time.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Platforms, tools, and training are readily available to help owners and dispersed teams of architects, engineers, and builders to build and collaborate within a construction cost knowledge environment. It must be combined with LEAN principles, processes, and workflows in order to fully leverage available resources.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

– Simple, it’s the process of considering the whole and how the all the associated parts, people, actions, resources interrelate, and discovering ways of improvement. – Innovation and improvement require that traditional adversaries find common ground. A common data environment (CDE) inclusive of 1.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 4, 2024

We all know about the three dimensions of our built environment. This foresight enables teams to anticipate challenges, manage resources effectively, and mitigate potential risks, ensuring on-time and within-budget project delivery. So where should an organisation interested in 4D sequencing invest its time and resources?

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GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 23, 2024

Visit Booth #S11827 for live admixture demonstrations, hands on displays of high-performance innovations, and the unveiling of a new mobile solution. “As As World of Concrete celebrates 50 years, we are proud to present our 100 years of proven concrete solutions,” said CHRYSO & GCP Sustainability Program Manager Lisa Barnard. “We

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

In a widely accepted definition, Zero Waste is, The conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials without burning and with no discharges to land, water, or air that threaten the environment or human health.”. yes, this blog will continue).

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

LEAN Job Order Contracting (JOC) is a robust integrated project delivery process for repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and “minor” new construction. It is not simply a LEAN “philosophy”, but a robust operating environment. INTRODUCTION. A PROGRAM STRATEGY.

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Stok

JUNE 27, 2018

So stok teamed up with ILFI and other changemakers to take a fresh look at one of the biggest movements in the industry: health and the built environment. Building Technology Director Brent Trenga from Kingspan discussed the Ireland-based building materials company’s drive to pioneer new healthy, sustainable products.

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Environment San Francisco Sustainability Housing 40

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 3, 2020

Consistent on-time, on-budget delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and new construction projects is possible only when owners have the requisite levels of leadership and competency. This is an environment within with risks and rewards are shared. ” – Henry Ford.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

LEAN JOC (Job Order Contracting) is a robust integrated project delivery process for repair, renovation, maintenance, sustainability, and “minor” new construction. The approach invests more resources earlier in the Project life-cycle. It is not simply a LEAN “philosophy”, but a robust operating environment.

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Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 132

BD+C

APRIL 20, 2023

13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/20/2023 - 08:21 Sustainability Biophilic design, microgrids, and decarbonization—these are three of the trends, technologies, and strategies IMEG’s market and service leaders believe are poised to have a growing impact on the built environment.

Education 98

Education Environment Green Organization 98

Fieldwire

JULY 24, 2023

Creating an environment that values innovation, technology integration, and continuous learning is crucial to inspire and engage young professionals, propelling the industry forward into a new era of excellence. Innovative digital solutions like total stations have made on-site layout easier than ever before.

BIM 52

BIM Construction Innovation Visualization 52

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. Of that amount, $2.15

Procurement 52

Procurement Life Cycle Construction Materials 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 26, 2023

Furthermore, the pressure put on the environment is greater than ever, and the damages done to the planet are indisputable. AEC companies across the globe are now inundated with new and pressing questions in this fast-paced environment. What is our mission? How will new technologies impact our business?

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

UrbanTech NYC Will Support Building Smart And Sustainable Cities originally appeared on Business Facilities - Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions. The program will provide the resources that entrepreneurs need to build resiliency into the DNA of our City’s economy.”.

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SAB Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2012

Sited within the previously unused attic space of the historically designated 1904 Mining Building on the University of Toronto’s Downtown campus, the Lassonde Centre accommodates 100 undergraduate engineering and 24 graduate students within a highly flexible studio environment.

Innovation 51

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

New technology promises more efficient, healthy buildings through innovation and data collection. Latest in Construction Industry Innovation. See Change: Innovation in Home Building. 3 New Innovations for the Construction Industry. How European Technology Can Benefit U.S. Mon, 11/08/2021 - 11:15. Dynamic Glass.

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Innovation Electrical Sustainability New York City 116

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 24, 2023

Innovation in construction can seem like a daunting task, especially when you consider how our most significant achievements in building occurred thousands of years ago. Building sustainability with digital twins Twins plan out more resilient projects which leads to better use of finite resources.

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Construction Sustainability Innovation Modeling 98

Natural Building

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Raw earth with other materials left to dry and harden under the sun has sustained the test of time. It is time for innovative sustainable techniques that compliment ancient earthen structures like this while improving its overall strength and durability. billion people across the globe living in earthen homes.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Commissioning Innovation Infrastructure 52

Lets Build

MAY 26, 2023

Implementing sustainable construction practices is crucial in order to reduce the industry’s significant environmental impact, including the excessive extraction of natural materials, high carbon emissions, and energy consumption. Free eBook: Quick guide to Lean practices for construction professionals What is sustainable construction?

Sustainability 158

Sustainability Construction Materials Environment 158

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 26, 2022

Sustainable design connects and unifies RKD’s multi-service, multi-sector approach. By moving Revit-based projects into the cloud, RKD can now resource a project from anywhere. Since then, it has established itself as one of the most diverse and effective architecture firms in Europe. Reaping the Rewards.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk BIM Design Innovation 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

One way to dramatically improve productivity for construction and improve sustainability is to “productize” building systems and common building elements to enable the use of manufacturing methods, enable scale, and increase sustainability – these concepts are the core of Industrialized Construction (IC). . Healthcare .

Industrial 98

Industrial Construction Infrastructure Roads 98

Stok

MAY 25, 2021

Once again, Living Future 2021 convened a brilliant group of thought leaders and practitioners to discuss the intersection of climate, health, and equity in the built environment. They outlined keys to success in Zero Carbon, which they summarized in 5 C’s: • Context – understand site and resources. ENERGY SYSTEM.

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Certification Environment Equity IDEA 52

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Carbon reporting will be required by organizations, people, activities, information and resources involved in supplying a product or service in California. This is much more than only applying to Amazon and Walmart, and their supply chains. Nancy Hudes and I are now publishing a blog www.ESGLegalSolutions.com (.

Commercial 156

Commercial California Green Organization 156

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 31, 2023

It’s a vicious circle; the more competition there is for capital and resources, the more cost is involved in each project and the more pressure there is on productivity. Instead of this lowest-cost approach, focusing on the development of long-term partnerships would be a far more effective way of procuring resources and labour.

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Industrial Construction Products Procurement 98

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 26, 2012

14 Reasons to Register: Building Innovation 2013 . NIBS Building Innovation 2013 Visit Booth #5 – 4Clicks Introduces CEASAL. 1: Building Innovation 2013 is delivered by the National Institute of Building Sciences – an authoritative source of innovative solutions for the built environment.

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Innovation Washington BIM Conference 53

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 15, 2023

There's also the technology side, where innovations like AI, AR, and robotics take the construction sector to the next level of advancement. 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.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Construction Innovation BIM 52

Pro Builder

MAY 12, 2021

The prevalence of traditional building practices and a lack of innovation and industrialization have negatively affected productivity and growth for decades, leading to massive inefficiencies that persistently drive project delays and increase costs while decreasing margins. 3 Reasons Why We Need More Off-Site Construction. To reduce waste.

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Building Information Management

JANUARY 8, 2013

while still participating in the NIBS Building Innovation 2013 Conference. and… the communication and adoption of standard and/or “best practice” construction planning and delivery methods specific to all aspects of efficient life-cycle management of the built environment. .”

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BD+C

MARCH 9, 2023

Stephen Blair, PE, LEED AP Laboratories Designers Coronavirus Energy-Efficient Design Green Specifications Sustainable Design and Construction Research spaces can play a large part in super-charging the scientific method and making this process easier and more optimized to drive innovations forward.

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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. Environmental sustainability The benefits of preserving historic university buildings extend beyond mere nostalgia. Sustainability was a core value for the Miguel B.

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Business Facilities

AUGUST 25, 2021

To shift to a sustainable trajectory, we need to massively step up investment in clean energy technologies—especially renewables and energy efficiency.”. 35 Mules, powered by FPL, is an innovation hub helping startups in the energy, water and energy-adjacent industries bring their ideas to life faster, smarter and at scale.

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Florida New York Electrical Innovation 115

Building Information Management

JANUARY 8, 2013

while still participating in the NIBS Building Innovation 2013 Conference. and… the communication and adoption of standard and/or “best practice” construction planning and delivery methods specific to all aspects of efficient life-cycle management of the built environment. .”

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