Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 17, 2017

Earlier this year we talked about the importance of sustainability in construction , and how buildings are responsible for more than 40 percent of energy usage across the globe. Kern Center at Hampshire College is a self-sustaining structure. Are you working on a sustainable build, or have thoughts about the above structures?

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 3, 2022

How Technology is Helping UK Contractors Meet Environmental Denands and Regulatory Compliance.

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SAB Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

A pioneer in bringing life cycle assessment [LCA] to the North American construction sector, the Athena Sustainable Materials Institute celebrates a 20th anniversary this year.

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SAB Magazine

JUNE 10, 2013

Energy benchmarking is an emerging organizational best practice that organizes and analyzes building performance data to accelerate sustainability projects deployment.

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SAB Magazine

APRIL 4, 2017

A lone voice from Vancouver issued a challenge at the Greenbuild #2 conference in Pittsburgh in 2003: “What will the US Green Building Council do to address the fact that the right building in the wrong place is the wrong building?”.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

August was a green month for construction, with lots of news focused on sustainable building, material reuse, and environmentally-friendly building.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 19, 2018

The CFMA and Viewpoint share a common goal: transforming the construction industry and supporting its continued growth and success through continuing education, collaboration and innovation. Viewpoint’s own Construction Technology Forum during the conference was especially well attended. Technology.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 23, 2018

The BREEAM certification process was developed in 1990 and uses a rating system to assess building sustainability in a variety of categories. BREEAM buildings could be the next big thing in sustainable construction. in 2016 , which allowed owners of existing buildings to assess their sustainability and achieve certifications.

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SAB Magazine

APRIL 18, 2018

Launched in 2006, the Living Building Challenge is a rigorous certification program that sets absolute performance standards and requires proof that they have been achieved before awarding certification.

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SAB Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2017

For the sixth consecutive year, a graduate from the British Columbia Institute of Technology’s Architectural Science program has won the national CaGBC Student Project Award.

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SAB Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Artistic originality is rarely mentioned in the context of sustainable architecture and construction. For example, Frank Gehry and Zaha Hadid-like buildings have not found a place in this magazine.

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SAB Magazine

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Building Case Studies A CONVERSATION WITH TOM MONTEYNE pre-engineered steel building re-use of materials SabMagazine salvaged materials sustainable architecture and building sustainable design practice Syverson Monteyne Architecture the ‘La Cuisine’ building Winnipeg Folk Festival'

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Natural Building

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Not only is this fast growing material incredibly sustainable, its flexibility means they were able to create spaces that biologically morph from the surrounding elements. The curvilinear forms of the roofs can be admired from different viewpoints and create lovely reflections from the pool below. Photographs: Mati Allendes.

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SAB Magazine

MARCH 16, 2016

It has been a little over one hundred years since the Wright brothers took to the air, and our almost-miraculous ability to travel by plane has made flight an integral part of the world economy.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Just look at how many projects aim to achieve LEED certification or the new BREEAM certification, which we recently discussed here on Viewpoint Surveyor. But the benefits go beyond improving sustainability. At Viewpoint, we’re well acquainted with green building—our headquarters is even located in a LEED Gold certified space!

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SAB Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

Discussion in the media focused on the economic implications, while within sustainability circles, the concern was for the effect lower oil prices have on growth in the renewable energy sector. In February of 2015 Royal Dutch Shell announced its decision to cancel its Pierre River oil sands project due to lower global oil prices.

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SAB Magazine

APRIL 2, 2013

Edmonton’s recent City Centre competition builds on this idea, taking advantage of an unprecedented opportunity to shift the city towards a truly sustainable future. Cities around the world are looking to urban wellness as a key to their prosperity.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

At Viewpoint , we have invested years of experience, spoken to countless industry professionals and fine-tuned our offerings to make sure they are the best they can be for you. Business sustainability and accuracy. Why Invest in a Specialised Construction Accounting Program? .

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 11, 2018

His session will reveal new data on pockets of technological innovation across the capital project value chain and highlight best practices for smart, sustainable digital transformation. McKinsey’s Jose Luis Blanco will keynote the Viewpoint Collaborate 2018 User Conference. Mapping the Construction Technology Ecosystem.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 4, 2019

Is there enough work to sustain your company during tough times? Gain more insight into the future of the construction industry by subscribing to Viewpoint Surveyor. For more information on Viewpoint construction software and how technology can help prepare your organization for the future, please contact us.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 8, 2018

In Portland, Oregon, home of the Viewpoint headquarters, a condo building recently caught our attention. Kaiser said a building like this is possible today because of increased concern about sustainability. The Bullitt Center in Seattle , for example, is made largely from timber on a concrete base.

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SAB Magazine

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

iiSBE Canada, the Canadian arm of the International Initiative for a Sustainable Built Environment [iiSBE], an independent, non-profit group committed to advancing the sustainable building agenda within Canada, has taken up the challenge of developing the knowledge base about the performance of leading high-performance Canadian green buildings.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 27, 2019

Viewpoint’s JobPac is designed to help contractors work smarter and easier. Solutions like Viewpoint Team enable end users from all departments to work better together by providing a common collaborative work environment. Sustaining Your Construction Business with New Technology.

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ENR Construction

JULY 22, 2012

Sustainability. Viewpoint: The Case for Neutral, Third-Party Schedulers. Viewpoints: Worth Another Look. View all Viewpoints » -->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. -->. Building Types. Construction Methods.

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SAB Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2016

The way we live is changing. As both an architect and a resident of Vancouver, I am regularly confronted with how our cities are changing through urban densification, shifting demographics, and accessibility to affordable housing.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

AUGUST 1, 2018

where Viewpoint headquarters is located, retrofitting buildings for earthquakes is a big topic of conversation — even if building owners aren’t yet scrambling to implement upgrades. Here in Portland, Ore., If you don’t live on the West Coast, earthquakes probably aren’t exactly top of mind.

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APRIL 5, 2011

AEC Media Day: Update 3 - Sustainable Design. Autodesk is also pushing sustainable design and that they have products that match all levels of design. Labels: AEC media day , Revit 2012 , Sketchbook Pro , Solar Anaylsis , sustainability. AEC Media Day: Update 3 - Sustainable Design. Tuesday, April 05, 2011. at 12:57 PM.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 18, 2022

From driving digital transformation to building resilience through sustainability and cloud-based solutions, AU 2022 covers the essential topics to help you improve your business—both in the short and long-term. . Panels: AU 2022’s panel discussions allow you to learn from 3-5 experts with multiple viewpoints on trending topics.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 26, 2022

Whether you want to learn about driving your business’s digital transformation or building better resilience through cloud-based solutions and sustainability, you will have plenty to learn and experience at AU 2022. . In 2022, we are hosting AU in New Orleans between September 27-29 and covering key topics that can help improve your business.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 19, 2023

From driving digital transformation to building resilience through sustainability and cloud-based solutions, AU 2023 covers the essential topics to help you improve your business—both in the short and long-term. Register today and mark your calendar!

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

BIM Manager Eoin Nield explained, “Having an independent person come in to map our workflows and lead the initial discussions was invaluable; people could re-evaluate everything with a fresh viewpoint.” To get employees bought in from the start, explain why using the new technology will be positive for them and for the business.

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SAB Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

The Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Building Technologies and Renewable Energy Conservation in Penticton is a post-secondary training facility for students entering the new generation of sustainable building trades. With a floor area of 7,000 sq.m

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SAB Magazine

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Julie Scarcella, founder of EcoSpex [www.ecospex.com] has been on a seven-year mission to create and launch her company: an on-line tool to help design and construction professionals quickly find sustainable, energy-efficient and heathy products.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 20, 2018

Even more locally, the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) has required BIM be used on a sustainable building project that’s funded through a taxpayer-approved bond. In 2010, for example, Wisconsin became the first state to require BIM on publicly-funded projects with a budget over $5 million.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Sustainable building. Return to class topics > Sustainable building. Building materials are finite, so the construction industry will inevitably lean on smarter and more sustainable solutions. Speaker: Myrrh Caplan, Sustainability Director, Skanska USA. The preconstruction process. Industrialized construction .

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SAB Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Energy efficiency is not the only consideration in designing sustainable buildings, but most would say that it's at the top of the list.

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SAB Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

This has brought the importance of addressing the sustainability of existing buildings to the attention of many in the construction industry. It is becoming increasingly recognized that the majority of the building stock that will be in use in 20 or 30 years time is already built.

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