Lets Build

APRIL 15, 2020

The business models, though, are of two forms — it’s either design, bid, build where the project owner chooses a contractor after the design phase or design-build where both design and construction phases are done by one contractor. Stakeholders then perform feasibility testing accordingly. The process. Initiation.

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Building Radar

AUGUST 8, 2024

A site survey is a critical step in various fields such as construction, real estate, and urban planning. This article explores the importance of site surveys and outlines the process involved, providing valuable insights for stakeholders in these industries. What is a Site Survey? Importance of a Site Survey 1.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 23, 2013

Owners typically retain a geotechnical consultant, either directly, or indirectly though the designer. It should be noted that the fewer the number of soil borings taken, the less likely that those taken will indicate properly the site conditions. Deficient Site Investigation. Image: US Army Corps of Engineers.

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BD+C

JANUARY 2, 2024

5 ways mass timber will reshape the design of life sciences facilities Here are five reasons why it has become increasingly evident that mass timber is ready to shape the future of laboratory spaces. The concept's second building features a four-story, community-focused facility delivering a wide array of on-site amenities.

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HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

While the name “ghost kitchen” is new, various food concepts have been using off-site commissary kitchens for many years. Whether adding ghost kitchens as tenants will be a successful strategy to help revive flagging malls remains to be seen – and the feasibility of these projects from a construction standpoint will definitely be a factor.

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ENR Construction

MARCH 31, 2018

Most transmission projects of any significance face risks to schedules and budgets at every step—from feasibility, siting, permitting and design to construction and operation.

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Budgeting Budget Schedule Risk 61

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 7, 2019

It’s the skill of the labor, the creativity of the design and the intricacy of the engineering that shifts steel, concrete, brick, glass and so many other materials into finished work. Relying on manual processes in today’s modern construction era is no longer going to be a feasible option.

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Best Practices Construction Law

JULY 23, 2013

Owners typically retain a geotechnical consultant, either directly, or indirectly though the designer. It should be noted that the fewer the number of soil borings taken, the less likely that those taken will indicate properly the site conditions. Deficient Site Investigation. Image: US Army Corps of Engineers.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Kimley-Horn eliminates the guesswork of electric vehicle charger site selection 0 dbarista Mon, 11/27/2023 - 15:08 Engineers Private businesses and governments can now choose their new electric vehicle (EV) charger locations with data-driven precision. TREDLite EV makes a science out of site selection.” Customized client-specific data.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 5, 2023

The Rodney Street development has been designed by architect Buttress and will benefit from a wider £32m investment package funded by Homes England in the local area of Ancoats, helping ultimately to unlock 1,500 new homes and bring the 20-year regeneration story of the area to a close.

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BD+C

APRIL 8, 2024

3 sustainable design decisions to make early 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/08/2024 - 09:26 Sustainability In her experience as an architect, Megan Valentine AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, WELL AP, Fitwel, Director of Sustainability, KTGY details three early sustainable design decisions: site selection, massing and orientation, and proper window-to-wall ratios.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Suffolk Construction establishes Suffolk Sustainability Group Design veterans Steven Burke and Michael Swenson will lead the new sustainability initiative for Suffolk. Contractors Sustainability Sustainable Design and Construction Suffolk Construction, headquartered in Boston, has established the Suffolk Sustainability Group.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 7, 2025

The underlying objective of these regulations represents either a commitment to avoiding damage to structures in proximity to a construction site or the reduced probability of public annoyance. A range of feasible alternatives defines a project within an EIR, each potentially requiring different mitigation.

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Pro Builder

JULY 1, 2022

The ICC Board also added that changes must be “technologically feasible, and life cycle cost effective, considering economic feasibility, including potential costs and savings for consumers and building owners, and return on investment.”. Requiring on-site solar panels. Requiring homes to be solar-ready and energy-storage-ready.

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Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Numerous factors provide significant effect on the construction and design of embankment dam. Through the design phase, the designer should consider these factors to make the design better. Properties of embankment dam site c. Feasible wave action i. It will significantly impact the design of embankment dam.

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BRIKS Design-Build Group

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Develop a Commercial site with BRIKS Design-Build Group. Nowadays building commercial sites can be a tough and complicated process as it includes a lot of federal permissions and zonal documents. BRIKS design-build group has one of the best crew which handles the related issues for you.

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Construction Marketing

APRIL 25, 2016

Mobile apps are extremely helpful because they can be used on-site, and, interestingly enough, they’re appealing to the older generation. Architects are designing smart structures, including components with which contractors have had minimal experience. Although we want to document everything, it’s not feasible.

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BD+C

APRIL 13, 2023

James Krueger, AIA, NCARB, Design Principal Education Facilities K-12 Schools School Construction Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Facility Managers Architects Building Owners PreK–12 education has become far more sophisticated over the years, and school design must continually evolve to keep up with current and future needs.

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Green Home Design Architect

JANUARY 14, 2009

Architects address requirements such as function, aesthetics, economics, environment, safety, and regulations and translate these into a home design that matches each owner’s personal taste and family dynamic. It has been said many times that “sustainability” is a good short term goal for home design.

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Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

and those capture all the geometric features of a site, building, product or component in an accurate and clear way so that it can display a clear information to the builder or manufacturer to help in design. But all of them have some things of investigation or development of the design or sometimes they are good for nothing.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Cracking the code of affordable housing 0 qpurcell Fri, 10/20/2023 - 09:03 Affordable Housing Perkins Eastman's affordable housing projects show how designers can help to advance the conversation of affordable housing. As designers, we can really help advance a conversation on what makes these places great to live in over the long term.”

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Natural Building

MARCH 6, 2020

As we face the dangerous and deep crisis related to climate change, we absolutely and urgently need feasible alternatives,” Dethier writes. Designed by the firm Atelier Koe, this rammed earth house located 30 miles outside of Dakar, Senegal, was intended to be a reprieve from city life. James Wang.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 11, 2022

The event has a little something for all design and construction professionals, including BIM and VDC teams who can take this time to learn more about cutting-edge strategies and trends in design, project coordination, and project planning. . AU 2022 only comes around once a year, so mark your calendar and register today !

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Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 10, 2019

Generally, two types of methods are utilized for proportioning several materials which range from nominal mix and design mix of concrete. It can be simply created at a construction site. Design mix comprises of weight batching. All the materials are examined properly prior to apply in the design mix.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Pilot studies are routinely performed in the development of products, technology, research, and services, in order to test the feasibility of an idea on a small scale with minimal financial investment. This same testing process can also be utilized by organizations planning a strategic workplace design to drive business performance.

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Levelset

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Before a construction project can begin, there is a lot of planning, number-crunching, designing, and scheduling that needs to occur. An architect, designer, or design-bid contractor will perform planning and engineering services for a prospective project owner, providing them with the information they need to move forward.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 20, 2021

Evaluated for 10 different metrics, including energy efficiency, architectural design, innovation, and market potential, the homes had to be as technically impressive as they were feasible to build. The highest-ranked home in the competition was designed and built by a team from the University of Colorado in Boulder.

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Stok

MARCH 28, 2019

Energy consumption and energy cost can be better managed by using demand response technologies and peak shaving strategies in all-electric buildings that help reduce site carbon emissions. All-Electric Implementation: Designing More Efficient Building Systems.

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Green Home Design Architect

AUGUST 16, 2010

Consider whether deconstruction techniques can be used to prepare your site for renovation or construction. This document can assist users in determining the most feasible methods for reducing C&D debris being disposed of in landfills. They will provide information on recyclers and waste haulers in your area.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

AUGUST 2, 2022

Autodesk University 2022 is the premier event for innovators in the architecture, design, and construction. In this class, you’ll learn the story of how Carilion Clinic, Robins & Morton, and VIATechnik produced a virtual reality (VR) hospital room mockup to validate the design and feasibility of their expansion project.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Apple’s new manufacturing facility will rise on the site of the former First Solar plant in Mesa, AZ. “Arizona’s team moved quickly to put together an attractive package that put the Mesa site front and center as Apple considered locations for its renewed commitment to U.S. Photo: solarsystems-usa.net). manufacturing.”

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Stok

AUGUST 19, 2021

Each individual project’s team may also use the OPR as a single-source reference for the company’s portfolio-wide NZC strategies and methodologies during the pre-design and design phase. 1: Integrated Design Charrette. WHY CREATE A PORTFOLIO-LEVEL NET ZERO CARBON OPR? A few of these key strategies are outlined below. #1:

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Business Facilities

MARCH 27, 2014

In future years, New York could see a significant increase in hydrokinetic power from coastline installations if wave conversion or tidal in-stream power technologies prove technically and economically feasible. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post’s poll.

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The Korte Company

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Below, we discuss important cost factors you should consider as you investigate the feasibility of your next project. Enhanced site safety measures should be implemented, too. For more on ensuring worker and site safety in the presence of ammonia systems, read this EPA manual. Second, ammonia is harmful to humans when released.

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Building Radar

MAY 12, 2020

In addition to the fact that buildings that are not properly designed have a negative impact on the health of users and residents, these can also lead to very high maintenance and heating costs. Site design must integrate with sustainable design to achieve a successful project.

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Pro Builder

APRIL 20, 2022

Design Ideas for Single-Family Built-to-Rent Homes. While builders struggle with rising land and construction costs , the financial feasibility of delivering new supply in the starter-home category has become a legitimate challenge to profitability, compounding the issue. . Challenges to Homeownership Are Growing.

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BD+C

MAY 8, 2023

Megha Sinha, Melissa Alexander, Nate Holland Higher Education Laboratories Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects BIM and Information Technology Computational tools—which harness the power of computation to streamline decision making—were once considered “nice to have.” Now they are integral to the design process.

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