US DOT awards $54M in SMART grants to local governments
Construction Dive
MARCH 25, 2024
Projects in 22 states range from sensors in roads and intersections to an overhaul of a work zone data environment.
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Construction Specifier
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Yet, building in wildland urban interface (WUI) zones continues at a fast pace. WUI zones are areas of transition between unoccupied land and human development, where structures and other human development meet or intermingle with undeveloped wildland or vegetative fuels. 1 Why are people still building, and rebuilding in WUI zones?
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Constructonomics
DECEMBER 23, 2013
Safety always needs to be taken seriously in a construction or industrial environment (the potential for serious or fatal accidents without any consideration for safety is high), and this is even more true during the winter. ATEX approved products, such as the Flexiheat jackets from SA Equipment , ensure safety even in hazardous zones.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 8, 2022
Understanding the fundamental challenges of building in a coastal environment can help teams create solutions that maintain the safety of occupants, even amid extreme weather events. The post Building healthcare in a coastal environment appeared first on Construction Specifier. It was constructed through two active hurricane seasons.
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
Americans Agree On Strict Building Codes for Fire, Flood Zones. Public opinion on climate change shows that Americans care more about the environment than elected officials, according to recently released research. cbroderick. Tue, 09/08/2020 - 09:37.
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 18, 2024
It also needs to ensure the “large membrane” that separates the exterior environment from the interior environment, also known as the building envelope, is up to the task. Will there be a need to resist increased water, wind, and temperature extremes in the exterior environment?
BD+C
MARCH 26, 2024
At HMC Architects, we are optimistic about the difference we can make with our clients to reinforce our momentum toward safe, resilient learning environments that enhance student success, wellness, and community. One critical aspect of this process is to include our community first responders in the steering and stakeholder committees.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
Two well-researched articles explore the question of whether keeping cars out of downtown is good or bad for business, for people's health, and for the environment.
Pro Builder
JANUARY 9, 2023
Fresh Takes on the Family Entry to Meet the Needs of Today's Homeowners ibush Mon, 01/09/2023 - 06:00 A “family entry” from the garage or driveway provides a practical solution for today's families, acting as both a transition space and drop zone Larry W. The drop zone area is the perfect spot for mail, keys, and phone chargers F.
Pro Builder
JUNE 27, 2022
“There might be a 100-year-old, an 80-year-old, and maybe a 60-year-old all from the same family, all living in the same environment,” says Joe Hassel, senior living leader at Perkins Eastman, an architecture and design firm with offices around the world. Design Best Practices. Community Development. Community Development.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 10, 2020
So, getting a building permit could mean a trip to the Planning and Zoning office, followed by a drive across town to pay permit fees at the Finance Department. A new $7 million city hall has placed all departments together under one roof, with an architectural design inspired by the local history and environment.
Pro Builder
APRIL 22, 2022
Those living in climate danger zones are migrating to safe haven metros in the Northeast and Midwest. . Safe haven metros are not only located in safe weather zones, but they also have the infrastructure to support a growing population as climate migration becomes increasingly common. . Fri, 04/22/2022 - 10:19.
BD+C
JANUARY 22, 2024
Among the many considerations in this process are zoning regulations, fire safety measures, structural integrity, mechanical systems distribution, slab vibration criteria, loading capacity, biocontainment levels, and logistics for seamless movement within the building. Additionally, one fume hood is typically provided for every 1000 sf.
Pro Builder
AUGUST 3, 2022
"There’s a pretty complex regulator environment for ADUs,” said Martinez-Stone, who recently authored a report detailing the challenges homeowners in west Denver face. That’s one of the biggest obstacles in Denver. Small development is disproportionately impacted by fees and requirements.”. Housing Markets. Housing Policy + Finance.
BD+C
AUGUST 17, 2023
Located in a federally designated opportunity zone, the project seeks to create much-needed, cost-effective office and research space to support expanding innovation, technology and manufacturing needs across Tampa. The end result transformed a former Barnes & Noble bookstore into a flexible, efficient and inspiring space named The Zone.
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 31, 2022
In fact, officials of New York City are beginning to re-examine its zoning to ensure green spaces and parks are accessible and equitably distributed throughout the urban landscape. This illustrates the trend of outside spaces being the extension of the built environment. How mid-scapes can be used as an economical productivity booster.
Work Gearz
JUNE 13, 2022
This could result in an uncomfortable work environment. However, there are ways to counteract the cold in your warehouse throughout the winter by insulating the doors and windows, providing adequate shelving, and circulating and zoning heat by installing a heater system. Zone Your Heating.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
This has led to a rise in conversation on health and well-being, as people are increasingly cognizant of the impact built environments have on their physical and mental health. Providing spaces for plants to thrive within a residence provides health benefits and also allows people to connect with the natural environment.
BD+C
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
This has led to a rise in conversation on health and well-being, as people are increasingly cognizant of the impact built environments have on their physical and mental health. Providing spaces for plants to thrive within a residence provides health benefits and also allows people to connect with the natural environment.
BD+C
APRIL 18, 2017
Spector Group, the primary interior architect for the redesign focused on two main improvements with the redesign: the expansion of the company’s bar and social zones and the enhancement and densification of the existing 60,000-sf bi-level space.
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 3, 2023
“At Countesswells, we chose neutral colours for the walls and flooring, and grey, white, and grey wood-effect finishes for the fitted furniture to create a calming environment. Bright pops of colour are then highlighted to enliven the spaces and create identities for different zones and year groups.
BD+C
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
The center will be an interactive and interdisciplinary environment designed specifically to generate new ideas and teamwork. Open atriums and courtyards will bring in natural light and interaction zones will unite key science disciplines. The labs and spaces will enable researchers to collaborate openly across departments.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Inherent in the collapse of this antiquated shopping mall typology is a massive opportunity to redefine the paradigm of how we create sustainable and equitable suburban environments to live, work, learn, and yes, shop. The Future of Shopping Malls Shopping malls were once the quintessential suburban community anchor.
BD+C
APRIL 24, 2023
For example, let’s say that employees were theoretically spread out among many zones in the office before the hybrid workplace. Now, in a hybrid work arrangement, it might be possible that these employees can consolidate into reduced number of zones.
Job Order Contracting
MAY 17, 2022
Buffer zones. The journey towards efficient life-cycle management of the built environment, carbon literacy, and LEAN process is not easy. Ask suppliers for information on their energy practices to create awareness and allow for the making of informed decisions. Reduction possibilities. Energy savings. Auto switch off. Conclusion.
Construction Specifier
FEBRUARY 17, 2023
For most, such extreme features would not produce the ideal circumstances for a home environment. We didn’t have enough control over the environment—especially temperature and humidity. Among the requirements are intense humidity, wild native landscaping, and temperature variances ranging from 21 to 60 C (70 to 140 F).
BD+C
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Kristin Greeley Healthcare Facilities Hospital Design Trends Designers Daylighting Designs Interior Architecture Lighting New Project Portfolios On the Drawing Board With its arid, high-desert environment, abundant sunshine, mountain ranges, and blend of Native American, Spanish, and Anglo cultures, Santa Fe, N.M.,
SAB Magazine
DECEMBER 24, 2013
Nestled within an 1,100 hectare regional conservation area, this 3,800m2 administrative building responds to the existing environment and respects regulated requirements of flood plains, heritage zones and environmentally-sensitive areas.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Style Meets Safety with Fire Rated Glass Fences 1 kcichowicz Thu, 09/21/2023 - 12:53 SAFTI FIRST For homes and developments built near or in wildland-urban interface (WUI) areas and designated fire zones, fire rated glass fences introduce a remarkable innovation that seamlessly combines safety and aesthetics.
Construction Equipment
JULY 15, 2015
The Asphalt Operations Safety Innovation Award recognizes the development and implementation of ideas that lead to improved worker safety in a roadway work zone, plant site or quarry environment, and companies whose safety practices go above and beyond normal safety practices.
Construction Marketing
MAY 3, 2018
ZNE market adoption/growth across climate zones. The way buildings are built hasn’t changed in almost 200 years and it’s hurting the environment. Presented by New Buildings Institute, this presentation seeks to introduce attendees to zero net energy (ZNE). They’ll cover: Important definitions. Business case for ZNE buildings.
Contractor Magazine
JANUARY 7, 2015
In last month’s column, we discussed individual zoning controls. It is a known fact that the majority of people like a cooler sleeping environment. Eatherton Hydronics Radiant Registered User'
The Constructor
AUGUST 10, 2012
These are the environments to which the concrete will be exposed during its working life. Table below shows exposure conditions of these environments. No Environment Exposure Conditions 1 Mild Concrete surfaces protected against weather or aggressive conditions, except those situated in coastal area.
BD+C
JANUARY 2, 2024
Laboratories Designers Codes and Standards Mass Timber Building Materials Building Technology With mass timber’s growing popularity in the built environment, its intersection with the life sciences market offers an untapped potential for sustainable innovation. The resulting spaces can accommodate a diverse group of tenants.
Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Adding absorption can make speech intelligible in learning spaces, create comfort by lowering occupant noise levels in restaurants, increase privacy in office workplaces, and improve patient outcomes by creating a quiet healing environment.
Construction Specifier
AUGUST 1, 2022
The purpose of lighting—both natural and artificial—in the built space has always been to elevate the architectural environment, providing a level of functionality and visual comfort to space occupants, as well as enhancing unique and/or important attributes of the architectural design itself. Background.
Fieldwire
APRIL 18, 2022
Environmental researchers also predict the built environment will double by 2060. Environmentalists target builders through the Paris Agreement because most of humanity lives in the built environment. The smart system contains sensors that divide buildings into temperature zones. Additional Sustainable Construction Practices.
CivilJungle
OCTOBER 6, 2022
Fretting corrosion happens at the two exposure zone of metals which will connect jointly, and this usually looks when the exposure space will pacify to fall and difference. In the below kinds of environment corrosion: corrosion fatigue, hydrogen-induced cracking, stress corrosion cracking, and liquid metal and embrittlement.
HardHatChat
OCTOBER 28, 2019
Apple’s first flagship store was in Chicago on Michigan Avenue, where tourists and locals alike quickly became familiar with – and grew to love – the unique environment it offered to interact with the brand’s latest products.
Pro Builder
JUNE 10, 2021
Under the plan, more than 2 million homes and commercial buildings across the country would be preserved, retrofitted, or built, in addition to incentives for easing zoning restrictions. There’s no question that supply of smaller homes is extremely low. According to Bright MLS, 2020 was the tightest housing market on record in the D.C.
Construction Specifier
MARCH 6, 2022
If done correctly, the process will focus on the benefits of program efficiency (avoiding overbuilding), creating functional adjacencies (shared spaces), planning for efficient systems (sustainable and green), and getting the best long-term value as well as setting standards for materials, equipment, and the environment. Do not overbuild.
BD+C
MARCH 31, 2023
Considerations When Specifying in Extreme Weather Zones 1 kcichowicz Fri, 03/31/2023 - 06:29 Voice of the Brand Why Choose an IMP in an Extreme Weather Zone? Steven Huck, District Sales Manager at CENTRIA Why Choose an IMP in an Extreme Weather Zone? Finish In any weather zone, nearly any type of finish can be used on IMPs.
Lets Build
DECEMBER 6, 2022
LetsBuild Coordination helps site managers run short-term (3-6 weeks) planning on multi-storey and similar urban work, where planning around zones and locations is essential. It helps bring clarity to the complexity of this process, and delivers a foundation for successful projects, no matter what happens next. Proactive → reactive.
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
The next phase of sustainability in luxury hotels 0 qpurcell Fri, 09/15/2023 - 11:42 Hotel Facilities The luxury hotel market has seen an increase in green-minded guests looking for opportunities to support businesses that are conscientious of the environment.
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