Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 26, 2018

In construction, safety will likely be one of the biggest uses for this technology. The takeaway: Jobsite safety in construction may very well involve—and even require—wearables in the not-too-distant future. AI has the potential to help with challenges like schedule overruns and safety concerns.

Industrial 205

Industrial BIM Construction United States 205

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Trish Donnally MFPRO+ Blog Higher Education University Buildings Multifamily Housing Affordable Housing Senior Living Design Student Housing Designers Architects Projects Sustainable Development To say the United States is facing an affordable housing crisis is a major understatement.

Housing 111

Housing New York City Seattle Philadelphia 111

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 6, 2016

The path to improvement has been available for nearly 30 years… collaborative LEAN construction delivery methods such as Integrated Project Delivery, IPD (for major new construction) and Job Order Contracting, JOC (for renovation, repair, sustainability, and minor new construction).

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Life Cycle Management Construction Budgeting 100

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

A growing demand for infrastructural development, urban housing, and energy-efficient renovations is driving the construction market across Europe. Sustainable construction and integrating various technologies are the key trends in the European construction market.

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Construction Concrete BIM Industrial 78

Lets Build

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

A growing demand for infrastructural development, urban housing, and energy-efficient renovations is driving the construction market across Europe. Sustainable construction and integrating various technologies are the key trends in the European construction market.

Construction 78

Construction Concrete BIM Industrial 78

Building Information Management

APRIL 4, 2016

Renovation and remodeling will be the focus, especially when it comes to sustainability and energy refits. Remains as uncertain as ever, though continued focus upon renovation an outpatient facilities continues. Remains as uncertain as ever, though continued focus upon renovation an outpatient facilities continues.

Construction 40

Construction Renovating Roads Remodeling 40

Green Building Law Update

AUGUST 26, 2014

Among the most progressive and unique of those green building laws is the Saint Paul sustainable building policy applicable to government building and private construction receiving public money. But today, with more than 89,000 local governments across the U.S., They are designed to be compatible with LEED.

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Guidelines Green Minnesota Sustainability 120

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Sustainability. Safety & Health. McCarthy Wins Award for Helping Veterans Renovate Their Properties. Safety and health. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Haiti Reconstruction. Economic Stimulus. Banking & Credit Crisis.

Renovating 34

Renovating FAQ News AGC 34

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 15, 2018

JOC reduces unnecessary levels of engineering, design, and contract procurement time along with construction project procurement costs by awarding long- term contracts for a wide variety of renovation, repair and new construction projects. Quantities? Improved quality of delivery and results. Achieve measurable cost savings. Contact us.

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Contract Change Orders Procurement Estimating 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 30, 2023

The construction industry faces material and l abor shortages and lingering safety, security, and increasing material costs. And with so many issues impacting construction, industrialized construction provides a higher level of control for schedule, cost, safety, and quality. Everything that is a physical output is intentional.

Industrial 52

Industrial Construction Fabrication Innovation 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 30, 2023

The construction industry faces material and l abor shortages and lingering safety, security, and increasing material costs. And with so many issues impacting construction, industrialized construction provides a higher level of control for schedule, cost, safety, and quality. Everything that is a physical output is intentional.

Industrial 52

Industrial Construction Fabrication Innovation 52

HardHatChat

DECEMBER 17, 2010

It was a busy year for shopping center renovations, like the new food court construction at Westfield's Old Orchard shopping center in Skokie, Ill. And of course the industry did see some notable shopping center renovations in 2010, such as Randhurst Mall in Chicago and Hamilton Plaza Shopping Center in New Jersey.

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Commercial Retail Construction Chicago 196

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. The province will invest almost US$4 million in Element5’s new facility, which will create over 60 jobs in St. Photo: Element5 ).

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Innovation Resource Environment Housing 74

Construction Specifier

JUNE 9, 2022

To demonstrate how today’s healthy workplace can function, a major ceiling manufacturer recently renovated 929 m 2 (10,000 sf) of existing workspace on its corporate campus and named it the ‘Living Lab.’ m (6-ft) spacing for safety and privacy, and excellent acoustics. Elevate wellness and sustainability in the employee experience. ?

Design 52

Design Innovation Office Environment 52

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Renovation, Adaptation (altering, updating spaces based upon functional needs). Operations (utilization, utilities, security, safety, sustainability, waste, cleaning, grounds management ). Maintenance, Repair – Routine, Preventive, Unscheduled (typically expenditures of $10,000 per job or less).

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle BIM Renovating Foundation 40

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Renovation, Adaptation (altering, updating spaces based upon functional needs). Operations (utilization, utilities, security, safety, sustainability, waste, cleaning, grounds management ). Maintenance, Repair – Routine, Preventive, Unscheduled (typically expenditures of $10,000 per job or less).

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle BIM Renovating Foundation 40

Building Information Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Unfortunately audits by the Office of the Inspector General indicate that the VA’s decentralization, lack of management, and poor business practices are likely the cause of billions of dollars of liability while also creating significant patient safety issues. BACKGROUND. billion in FY 2013.

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Management Safety CSI Infrastructure 40

Building Information Management

AUGUST 11, 2015

This white paper provides information on: Healthcare Construction and Renovation Requirements Summary with Resource List. According to the AIA, facility managers should inform contractors of the following planning and design elements: Involvement of infection control, safety, and risk management.

Contractors 40

Contractors Construction Commissioning Certification 40

Building Information Management

AUGUST 11, 2015

This white paper provides information on: Healthcare Construction and Renovation Requirements Summary with Resource List. According to the AIA, facility managers should inform contractors of the following planning and design elements: Involvement of infection control, safety, and risk management.

Contractors 40

Contractors Construction Commissioning Certification 40

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2017

Hard Construction Costs are the detailed tasks, materials, equipment, and labor required to complete a renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability or new construction project. Overhead & Profit – Temporary facilities, utilities, tools and safety and security costs. How to Estimate Hard Construction Costs.

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Construction Estimating Overhead CSI 100

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2016

Few experts would disagree that there is a lot of room for improvement with respect to the renovation, repair, sustainability, and construction of the built environment(1.). Promotion of sustainability through the efficient use of time, materials, skills, and dollars. Competitiveness in the global marketplace.

Construction 40

Construction Environment Claims Sewer 40

BD+C

JUNE 5, 2023

Office Buildings Engineers M/E/P Systems Reconstruction & Renovation Resiliency Sustainable Design and Construction The trend toward building electrification in commercial properties with a view toward decarbonization is increasingly at the forefront of the effort to mitigate climate change.

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Site Feasibility Electrical Illinois 98

Building Information Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

The built environment is directly linked to productivity, commerce, life-safety, security, education, transportation, and healthcare. Yet despite this well documented fact, Owners allow major economic, environmental, and life/safety risks to continue to mount alarming rates. 61,000 U.S.

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Roads Life Cycle Environment Education 40

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Few built environments are as critical to get right as the healthcare facilities designed, built, and renovated today. offering sustainability, a key aspect for any healthcare building’s ceiling design. offering sustainability, a key aspect for any healthcare building’s ceiling design. Good buildings make people better.

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Environment Materials Design Insurance 52

CivilJungle

AUGUST 30, 2020

Hempcrete is basically a bio-based Construction material that is widely used to build, renovate, and restore various types of structures. It is a disaster-resistant, which helps to ensure the safety of the buildings. • Hempcrete is a sustainable construction material. • Hempcrete blocks are fire resistance.

Materials 52

Materials Concrete Regulation Renovating 52

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 16, 2013

The total cost of ownership of a built structure throughout all phases of conceptualization, design, procurement, construction, repair, renovation, adaptation, maintenance, operation, and deconstruction. How important are collaborative construction delivery method to efficient life-cycle management of the built environment.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Environment BIM Management 40

Building Information Management

OCTOBER 16, 2013

The total cost of ownership of a built structure throughout all phases of conceptualization, design, procurement, construction, repair, renovation, adaptation, maintenance, operation, and deconstruction. How important are collaborative construction delivery method to efficient life-cycle management of the built environment.

Life Cycle 40

Life Cycle Environment BIM Management 40

Constructonomics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Location can affect the results of your recruiting efforts, company sustainability, and success overall. From renovations to upgraded security features, most spaces need at least some work. Safety and Zoning. Different states have different minimum wages. Hidden costs.

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Office Budgeting Budget Zoning 122

Building Radar

JANUARY 14, 2020

Sustainability: Building becomes greener 15. Virtual reality for more safety on the construction site 18. Wirelessly networked and Internet-enabled sensors and actuators increase comfort, safety and energy efficiency. In addition, materials are saved and as a result, construction is more sustainable and more resource-efficient.

Industrial 52

Industrial Construction Forecasting Plans 52

Construction Specifier

MAY 25, 2020

K-12 public schools are currently in need of renovation or modernization investments at an estimated cost of nearly $200 billion. As architects and interior designers continue to address these needs and push the envelope of institutional design, they are turning to sustainable materials and energy-efficient products and building practices.

Education 52

Education Environment Visualization Design 52

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.

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Construction Autodesk Industrial Sustainability 137

ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Sustainability. Safety & Health. Description: Contractors see new, lower-cost systems as the future of as-built documentation, especially for firms performing renovations and additions. Safety and health. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types.

Contractors 65

Contractors FAQ News Education 65

Building Information Management

JANUARY 17, 2012

Case studies have documented the cost and time savings offered at this level of BIM application, however, BIM’s ability to support the fully facility life-cycle – planning, design, procurement, construction, operations, repair, renovation, sustainability, adaptation, and.

BIM 78

BIM Visualization Life Cycle Software 78

HardHatChat

JUNE 21, 2012

construction renovations. construction safety practices. Sustainable Construction. Commercial Remodeling. Construction. construction approval process. Construction Bids. Construction contractor. construction management. construction news. Constructions best-practices. Construction strategies. Construction Subcontracting.

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Retail Commercial Chicago Leases 216

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Sustainable building. Learn how IC will save you time, reduce material waste, and improve safety. Return to class topics > Sustainable building. Building materials are finite, so the construction industry will inevitably lean on smarter and more sustainable solutions. The preconstruction process.

Autodesk 52

Autodesk Construction BIM Modeling 52

Building Information Management

APRIL 26, 2013

Emergent disruptive technologies and construction delivery methods are altering both the culture and day-to-day practices of the construction, renovation, repair, and sustainability of the built environment. Published in the March 2013 issue of Today’s Facility Manager. 1 “The Art of Thinking Outside the Box;” Vince Duobinis; 2008.

BIM 45

BIM Life Cycle Construction Estimating 45

Building Information Management

APRIL 8, 2013

Emergent disruptive technologies and construction delivery methods are altering both the culture and day-to-day practices of the construction, renovation, repair, and sustainability of the built environment. As they pass the emergent stage, BIM and cloud computing will continue to impact project delivery.

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BIM Life Cycle Software Software 40