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Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group

BD+C

He has guided the sustainability process on over 30 million square feet of projects across many different building types and sizes, including K-12 schools, higher education facilities, mid-rise and high-rise residential, commercial interiors, retail interiors, and commercial office buildings.

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The high cost of low maintenance

BD+C

The best strategy would also include a life cycle cost analysis using proprietary software in order to determine the service life and life cycle costs of maintaining the protective waterproofing components of the structure. The life cycle cost analysis provides knowledge of the concrete, environment, and structure.

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EPDs are Among the Hottest Topics in Green Building

Green Building Law Update

EPDs articulate the conclusions of a life cycle assessment. Life cycle assessment is widely accepted to encompass 5 stages: raw material acquisition, manufacturing, transportation, use, and end of life. TRACI requires consideration of the 5 stages described above. All of this is new, in particular in the U.S.

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Facility Management Software Technology

Building Information Management

I recently read an article discussing the penetration of facility management software across all markets… commercial, retail, healthcare, public sector, utilities, and aerospace and defense. This begins with a focus upon total cost of ownership and life-cycle business practices. Facility Management Software Technology.

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Building Energy Efficiency, LEAN, and Cloud Technology

Job Order Contracting

Examples of commercial sector buildings include retail stores, office buildings, government buildings, restaurants, hotels, schools, hospitals, and leisure and recreational facilities. Non-building energy use is included in the commercial sector, where it contributes to public services such as traffic lights and water and sewer systems.

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Increase Your Home Value with 7 Home Remodeling Ideas

Construction Marketing

Bricklaying and renovations done by Walter’s Masonry of Illinois has worked on many homes and buildings in the Chicago and Northern suburbs that ensure reduced life-cycle costs and protection from the chilly Chicago climate. One way to ensure your house is well insulated is with the right masonry. Basic Updates.

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RICOH THETA

Pro Builder

To help architects, contractors, and designers collaborate through all phases of a project life cycle, RICOH THETA developed a proprietary platform that digitizes the entire jobsite. Recently, she was tasked with decorating a retail store. Sharing progress and collaborating with teams . Snapping interior spaces.