HardHatChat

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Like any CRE sector, the cannabis industry comes with its own set of nuances for planning and executing construction projects – particularly since it is relatively new and highly regulated. Based on these experiences, here are five key things to consider when developing cannabis retail and industrial facilities: 1.

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Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

On December 20, 2019, the President signed legislation reviving the Section 179D energy efficient commercial building tax deduction and while much has been written about the much needed boost to green building, little has been said about the enormous benefits available from government owned buildings. IN GENERAL.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Although concrete seems stark and cold, it may be the perfect material for constructing stairs in commercial buildings. There is no denying that many new commercial projects incorporate concrete structures into their designs. Due to this characteristic, builders are able to design structures of various sizes and styles.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

APA – THE ENGINEERED WOOD ASSOCIATION Multifamily Housing Engineered wood’s combination of benefits—from beauty and versatility to sustainability and strength—has made it a popular material for commercial projects such as mixed-use buildings, low-rise office structures and even eight-story mass-timber high rises.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Autodesk's latest State of Design and Make research reveals that 66% of leaders say AI will become essential to their businesses within the next 2-3 years. For over ten years, Autodesk Research has been working on complex AI problems like generative design so we can continue to provide tools for construction success.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Today, we are continuing the series of Autodesk product blogs that are tackling how technology can help owners, main contractors, subcontractors and architects better prepare their teams for the changes coming with the introduction of the Building Safety Act.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

But that’s not all, the DoD doesn’t leverage current system thinking and robust, integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery workflows to maximize utilization of resource. Army Job Order Contracts FAIL to meet AFARS requirements MOST OF THE TIME and waste millions of dollars and negatively impact mission needs.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 30, 2022

Before you begin any construction project, it’s important to know your options when it comes to renting vehicles and equipment. Cranes are useful for nearly every kind of construction project, from shipping to HVAC installation to even shipbuilding. These are three general categories of crane that every specific crane falls into.

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BD+C

MARCH 26, 2024

Safeguarding our schools: Strategies to protect students and keep campuses safe 0 qpurcell Tue, 03/26/2024 - 08:03 Security and Life Safety HMC Architects' PreK-12 Principal in Charge, Sherry Sajadpour, shares insights from school security experts and advisors on PreK-12 design strategies. A few key considerations include: 1.

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Job Order Contracting

APRIL 30, 2022

The characteristics of strategic collaboration and efficient construction project delivery are discussed below. Mandatory early and ongoing collaboration for each project. Integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery processes and team. Lower project related cost growth. Dedication to common goals. REFERENCES.

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BD+C

JUNE 14, 2023

Designing higher education facilities without knowing the end users 0 dbarista Wed, 06/14/2023 - 14:29 Higher Education A team of architects with Page offers five important factors to consider when designing spaces for multiple—and potentially changing—stakeholders.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 13, 2023

551 Elm apartment building in Chicago. By Emily Lorenz, PE With the signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( IIJA ) 1 and the Inflation Reduction Act ( IRA ), 2 federal funds for infrastructure construction and low-embodied carbon materials will soon be entering the construction pipeline. Photo by Sarah Crowley.

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HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

When I think back on the most interesting construction projects and challenges I’ve handled in my career as a national commercial contractor, without a doubt some of the most memorable have been in landmark-status buildings. Because these buildings are well-known and prominently located, making it all the more exciting to work in them.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 2, 2023

4 design strategies for successful K-12 magnet schools 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/02/2023 - 09:41 K-12 Schools Clark Nexsen's Donna Francis, AIA, Principal, and Becky Brady, AIA, share four reasons why diverse K-12 magnet schools require diverse design. Design Strategies for K-12 Magnet Schools 1. is global studies. is global studies.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

By Gary Madaras Suspended acoustic ceilings are mainstream inside many types of buildings and can serve four main sound-related roles. The designer and specifier decide which of these roles the ceiling will take on in any project. Photo by Halkin Mason Photography/courtesy Rockfon.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 12, 2021

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) published ACI 301-20, Specifications for Concrete Construction , in October 2020. This standard specification establishes criteria for concrete construction that can be incorporated by reference into contract documents. The new specification title recognizes the breadth of the document.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 13, 2023

551 Elm apartment building in Chicago. By Emily Lorenz, PE With the signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( IIJA ) 1 and the Inflation Reduction Act ( IRA ), 2 federal funds for infrastructure construction and low-embodied carbon materials will soon be entering the construction pipeline. Photo by Sarah Crowley.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 30, 2023

By Dave Jackson In North Carolina’s Research Triangle area, which includes cities such as Raleigh, Durham, and Cary, local architects choose masonry as the preferred building material to achieve a modern, clean look for the pharmacological and, bio-research, and technological firms flocking to the region. the developer of the plug-in.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Time and time again, we’ve seen that the most successful teams and projects are the ones with solid communication and collaboration practices. Taking place in Las Vegas from November 13-15, AU 2023 offers insightful workshops, expert-led sessions, and networking opportunities to foster team collaboration and elevate your project outcomes.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 2, 2023

By Charles “Chip” McGowan Evaluating materials and products to meet projects’ performance requirements and code compliance is an ongoing task for specification professionals. Supporting modern construction goals, sustainable attributes, and outcomes are now part of this evaluation and specification process.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Often just considered 3D design, building information modeling (BIM) also acts as a collaborative work platform. This contributes to faster project delivery as changes are minimized in the design phase. This contributes to faster project delivery as changes are minimized in the design phase. BIM Levels.

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HardHatChat

AUGUST 7, 2019

Given that our firm already has experience working with clients on medicinal and recreational marijuana dispensary construction projects in other states, we know firsthand that this legislation will quickly lead to new activity in the local commercial real estate and construction landscape. Think Nationally, Build Locally.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Contrary to other industries with specific key performance indicators (KPIs) that benchmark productivity, the construction industry has traditionally lacked such KPIs to set those standards and thus optimize productivity. trillion and add about 2% to the global economy’s bottom line. Procurement. The end goal?

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 30, 2022

That’s because a finished project will reveal its quality, or lack thereof, once the building is in regular use. That’s why we’ve built some important field collaboration tools into Autodesk Build to help field teams stay on the same page, at any stage. Too many project photos to manage.

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BD+C

JUNE 5, 2023

Implementing an ‘asset drawdown strategy’ for site decarbonization Solidifying a decarbonization plan via an “asset drawdown strategy” that carefully considers both capital and operating costs represents a game-changing opportunity for existing properties to compete with new projects. Illinois electricity generation by sources, January 2023.

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BD+C

MAY 19, 2023

Shear Wall Selection for Wood-Framed Buildings 1 kcichowicz Fri, 05/19/2023 - 07:36 Multifamily Housing From wall bracing to FTAO, there are many ways to secure the walls of a building. Learn how to evaluate which method is best for a project. For example, an 8’ wall with a 4’ panel has an aspect ratio of 2:1.

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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.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions. faces a housing deficit of 3.8 million units.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 13, 2020

Each project is unique, but there are some common mistakes, problems, and inefficiencies that occur on a regular basis, affecting the cost, schedule, or performance of building enclosures. This may be fine with the design intent, since as one architect explained, “that is part of the romance of brick…”. by David Sovinski.

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 18, 2020

in combination with LEAN planning, procurement, and project delivery is the only proven pathway to improved financial, environmental, and functional performance outcomes. Building an integrated facilities knowledge management / LEAN environment is far from complex. Facilities knowledge management. These include; 1.) These include; 1.)

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Construction Marketing

MAY 11, 2022

Cranes are essential to any major construction project, providing safe and efficient on-site transportation of heavy materials. In fact, most major construction projects would either be too dangerous or outright impossible without the help of cranes. Determine the weight and size of the load.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 13, 2023

A punch list (also called a snag list, deficiency list, or punch out list), according to the online Business Dictionary , is “a document listing work that does not conform to contract specifications, usually attached to a certificate of substantial completion.” Which, in turn, increases error and prolongs project turnover.

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 26, 2011

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates. Marbles are capable of being polished and used in floors and walls. Marbles are classified broadly classified as White Marble and Coloured Marble.

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Fieldwire

APRIL 11, 2022

Rework is a word no one wants to hear on a construction project. According to research published by the Construction Industry Institute (CII) in 2011, rework costs can range from 2 to 20 percent of a typical project’s contract value. Schedule issues can lead to numerous problems on projects, one of which is rework.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 10, 2023

With this in mind a specific multi-discliplinary civil engineering lot for each of its two main territories is being included to open the door to firms with no previous water sector experience. There will also be a wider selection of firms supporting the programme across lower-value projects, under a category of wider ecosystem lots.

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BD+C

JULY 25, 2023

The latest 'five in focus' healthcare interior design trends 0 qpurcell Tue, 07/25/2023 - 09:45 Designers HMC Architects’ Five in Focus blog series explores the latest trends, ideas, and innovations shaping the future of healthcare design. Sergio Lechuga, CID, is HMC’s Director of Interior Design.

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BD+C

MARCH 15, 2024

Lindsay Straatmann, AIA Architects Lists Women in Design+Construction As an architect, I've always been fascinated by the seamless blend of creativity and precision in our field. This practice enables me to evaluate the day's tasks and priorities before immersing myself in larger projects.

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