6 must reads for the AEC industry today: June 12, 2020
BD+C
JUNE 12, 2020
This new environment may herald innovative economic models and change the way we think about museum design.". How will museums change after COVID-19 (SmithGroup) .
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BD+C
JUNE 12, 2020
This new environment may herald innovative economic models and change the way we think about museum design.". How will museums change after COVID-19 (SmithGroup) .
Autodesk Construction Cloud
DECEMBER 7, 2021
In a first-time collaboration Autodesk (NASDAQ: ADSK), Australian Constructors Association , Consult Australia and the Infrastructure Sustainability Council have released a joint report to support industry in accelerating a net zero future through the design and construction of the infrastructure pipeline. . This opportunity is only?accelerating,”
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Green Building Law Update
JULY 19, 2020
And interestingly, New York City passed a building code amendment last year requiring effective December 2020 the lowest 75 feet of new buildings to incorporate “avian-friendly materials” (. 11-2020, are not only not efficacious, but not good environmental public policy. a much more modest approach than the Howard County enactment).
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Every year, Autodesk University (AU) brings industry knowledge to light, leaving construction professionals from across the globe with a wealth of actionable insights. Jump to industry learning: Great decisions require access to great data. trillion in global construction industry costs in 2020. That includes $88.69
Business Facilities
AUGUST 25, 2021
The report sets more than 400 milestones for what needs to be done, and the energy sector—as the major source of global emissions—is cited as the key to success, with nearly three-quarters of global emissions reductions between 2020 and 2025 taking place in the electricity sector. the clock struck midnight on Dec. in Florida. Photo: FPL).
Building Information Management
OCTOBER 26, 2012
14 Reasons to Register: Building Innovation 2013 . NIBS Building Innovation 2013 Visit Booth #5 – 4Clicks Introduces CEASAL. 1: Building Innovation 2013 is delivered by the National Institute of Building Sciences – an authoritative source of innovative solutions for the built environment.
Job Order Contracting
JUNE 22, 2020
Current, actionable construction cost data is a core component of efficient life-cycle management of the built environment and LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. Industry and statistical standards are not used. LEAN Process Combined with Detailed, Locally Researched Construction Cost Data.
Construction Junkie
JULY 16, 2020
is a global company revolutionizing the construction industry by bringing smart testing technologies and real-time data collection to the forefront of every jobsite. Thin thermocouple wires are also very prone to cuts and damages, and thus measurement errors as they are typically not designed for harsh construction environments.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 16, 2022
Augmented reality (AR) has proven its value across multiple industries and has demonstrated that it can be leveraged beyond the realms of gaming and entertainment. a piece of furniture or appliance) might look like in their own environment. a piece of furniture or appliance) might look like in their own environment. What is AR?
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 7, 2017
The process creates a competitive advantage for innovative construction companies. A Construction Document Management System must allow the visualization of the most common files used in the construction industry such as detailed line item construction cost estimates, required forms, drawings and BIM models.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Having pledged in 2020 to take on 2,000 apprentices over the lifetime of the project, it took on its 1,000 th apprentice in January 2023. Meanwhile, the construction industry is anxious to bridge the skills gap and inject fresh energy into an ageing workforce.
Construction Specifier
MAY 25, 2020
Contemporary institutional design is an increasingly diverse sector of the construction industry. These designs are becoming bolder, incorporating changing technologies as well as addressing new approaches like collaborative environments and ‘resimercial’ design. According to the 2020 Fails Management Institute (FMI) U.S.
BD+C
MAY 1, 2023
Jeff Danley Contractors 360 Camera AEC Tech Innovation Drones Building Automation Building Tech Building Technology Project + Process Innovation The Changing Built Environment Artificial intelligence is causing a stir in most industries, and construction is no different. According to the U.S.
Pro Builder
APRIL 1, 2022
One solution comes in the form of a 3D cementitious panel by Re-Structure Group that won the 2019 NAHB Global Innovation Award for its weather resistance and energy efficiency. . Veev’s Amit Haller on Scaling Innovation and Shortening the Supply Chain. We’re creating simplified building solutions for the future of the industry.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 17, 2022
The construction industry is ever-evolving, with a heightened focus on staying agile, efficient, and sustainable. It’s imperative to have the right technologies and partnership to help with new business drivers and industry changes. . Recently in 2020 at Aecon, I got Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 in Construction award. .
Autodesk Construction Cloud
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Data cited by ADP indicates that around 41% of the current construction workforce will retire by 2031, which means the industry faces a potential talent vacuum that could further strain project timelines and costs. According to the US Department of Labor , "4,764 workers died on the job in 2020 (3.4
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 13, 2020
85%+of all projects are over budget (just 31% of all projects came within 10% of the budget in the past 3 years – KPMG) 52% of rework is caused by poor project data and miscommunication (2018 Industry Report – Construction Disconnected, FMI). A Hierarchical Structural Model of Assessing Innovation and Project Performance?,
Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Across the globe, the impact of Covid-19 on the construction sector continues to weigh heavy on the industry bringing forward new and evolving challenges in its wake. Social distancing measures, local lockdowns and rows over contracts began as early as March 2020 when the pandemic first hit. Modern methods of construction.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 4, 2022
Picture this: employees working alongside advanced robotic technology, workers incentivized and rewarded based on productivity and a collaborative team environment cutting edge software. Construction is more innovative and technically advanced than ever before, making a construction career is a great choice for all generations.
Building Radar
MAY 12, 2020
The construction industry , by its very nature, is one of the largest consumers of materials and produces more waste than any other sector. Understanding, for example, the life cycle-costs of a building, the risks associated and the possibilities for innovation, allow for the conservation and renewal of the built environment.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MAY 6, 2022
Claire Orchard, Head of Digital Innovation at MKUH, works alongside the Trust’s Strategic Estates team who will oversee the NHP at the hospital. For the Cancer Centre, many of the external project collaborators held the data that we neede d in their project Common Data Environment (CDE).
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 7, 2022
Recruitment is one of the greatest hurdles we face in the industry today. Bailey wrote , “With the retirement of baby boomers in full swing, the construction industry is grappling with its biggest challenge: refilling its pool of employees. Her video also spurred interest by those thinking about a career or were new to the industry. “I
Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
This event is chock full of informative insights, action plans, inspiring thought leadership, and engaging industry panels. Nowhere else will you find so many industry experts advancing architecture, engineering, construction, design, manufacturing, and media and entertainment all in one place. Industrialized construction.
Federal Construction Contracting Blog
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Notable about this case is the contractor’s invocation of a July 2, 2020 Department of Defense (DoD) memorandum concerning the financial consequences on contractors with firm-fixed-price contracts lacking an economic price adjustment clause during “historic and unprecedented challenges” in the wake of the pandemic’s onset.
Pro Builder
DECEMBER 15, 2021
Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda. He was like, ‘I can really do something because there are so many capable people who are willing to collaborate and innovate.’” The builder reported 1,323 closings in 2020, raising its ranking among Pro Builder’s 2021 Housing Giants to No. The Prize of Innovation.
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 11, 2017
P redictions about the speed of technological advances usually invoke a formula known in the semiconductor industry as “Moore’s law,” first postulated in 1965 by Gordon Moore, the co-founder of Fairchild Semiconductor and Intel. Chicago is rising up in ranks to become the next big place for technology innovation. By Jenny Vickers.
Stok
JULY 15, 2020
Here, we’ll dive into the new WELL Health-Safety Rating and LEED Safety First pilot credits —along with a nod to Arc’s Re-Entry tool —to help familiarize project practitioners with their rating system-aligned options for building re-entry and the post-pandemic built environment. Who should care?
CivilJungle
JANUARY 21, 2022
Industrial Products. Ashirvad Pipes is the pioneer of Indian water management industry and has been a benchmark for quality since 1998. Innovation is the way of life for Ashirvad. Their commitment to quality, innovation, and the ecosystem has made Ashirvad win many awards and accolades. Supreme Industries Limited.
Pro Builder
JUNE 7, 2022
Marketing Industrialized Construction to Consumers. From July 2019 through July 2020, Rise , a website for consumers and professionals that provides information about sustainable building practices and sells sustainable products, tapped into internet and social media conversations among consumers about off-site home construction.
BD+C
JUNE 29, 2023
Michelle DeCurtis and Kyle Sellers MFPRO+ Research Affordable Housing Senior Living Design Apartments Designers Coronavirus Industry Research From housing affordability to a dramatic rise in working from home, several factors are influencing how people think about and decide where to live. million units” in late 2020.
Green Building Law Update
MAY 10, 2020
The 2020 version of the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) is now available for free download and public use. As of April 1, 2020, more than 216,000 residential dwellings have been certified to the NGBS through NGBS Green, the third-party certification program administered by Home Innovation Research Labs.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JUNE 5, 2014
It may be a tad too early to say the good times are back in the biotech industry, but things certainly are “hotting up,” as they like to say in Great Britain—and, fittingly, the UK is at the forefront of this resurgent growth sector. Manchester has a proven track record in establishing partnerships between industry, academia and NHS.
Business Facilities
OCTOBER 16, 2017
Bastian Solutions will build a new manufacturing center in Westfield, IN, creating up to 87 new, high-wage jobs by 2020. The global systems integrator and consulting firm was recently acquired by Toyota Advanced Logistics, a subsidiary of Japan-based Toyota Industries Corporation. Photo: Bastian Solutions.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 5, 2014
The New Jersey Alliance for Action, a non-partisan coalition of over 2,500 business, labor, professional, academic and government leaders, is the state’s most respected leading advocate for investment in infrastructure for New Jersey’s economy, environment and overall quality of life.
Pro Builder
JULY 31, 2020
2020 Pro Builder Top 100 Products. Fri, 07/31/2020 - 06:00. The Woodstone and Black Marble Collections from Cambria claim to be an industry-first in quartz design, emphasizing wood grain movement and tones in profiles such as Clairidge (shown) and Golden Dragon. New Innovations / Frigidaire . Pro Builder Staff. .
Green Building Law Update
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020
Styrofoam is actually a registered trademark of Dow Chemical Company and is a brand generally used in industrial settings for building materials and pipe insulation. Styrofoam is not used in the food service industry for coffee cups, coolers, or packaging materials, which are generally made of expanded polystyrene.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
APRIL 8, 2016
Thanks to these advantages, the state has experienced significant growth in numerous industries and emerged as a leader in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, alternative energy, bioscience, distribution and food processing. A further goal of 20 percent by 2020 has been set. Bioscience is yet another emerging industry in Kansas.
Business Facilities
JULY 11, 2014
The report finds that expanding the program to 600 megawatts will help Los Angeles achieve a state mandate to generate a third of its energy from renewable resources by 2020. Conservation Corps’ Green Job Training Program and Empower America’s training program for veterans with Solar Provider Group.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Construction is one of the world’s most important sectors and it wouldn’t be where it is today without all the dedicated individuals who continue to take the industry forward. Read on to discover some of the innovators and changemakers making waves in construction today. . 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2022 .
Business Facilities
AUGUST 14, 2017
M idway through 2017 the Food Processing industry already has seen a number of expansions and relocations along with new facility construction. The company will create 140 full-time jobs at a surface coal mine site repurposed for new industry. It is expected to be completed in 2020 and employ 400 people. By the BF Staff.
Pro Builder
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Housing, Industrialized: Your Road Map to Off-Site Construction. But that ordeal didn’t sour Wathen Castanos on industrialized construction (IC). Sidebar: The Synergy of Industrialized Construction and Built-for-Rent Housing. Glimpsing the Industrialized Construction Road Map. Mon, 10/04/2021 - 14:02. Less material waste.
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JUNE 22, 2016
will lose this worldwide competition and its long-held crown as the heavyweight champ of industrial giants. In March 2016, McAuliffe signed into law measures that establish a workforce training program targeted to increase specific industry certifications and occupational licenses that meet the needs of businesses in each region of the state.
GCP Applied Technologies
MARCH 3, 2020
Tue, 03/03/2020 - 19:28. March 03, 2020. However, concrete producers today have many questions about using traditional pozzolans that are byproducts of other industries. Since precast concrete is cast in a controlled environment, it is easier to control the mix, placement and curing. Ready mix concrete life cycle.
Business Facilities
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
I am encouraged that ACEEE continues to recognize the excellent work we are doing in the Commonwealth to advance energy efficiency through innovative programs such as the VASaves Green Communities Program and Energy Performance Contracting for public agencies,” said Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe.
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