Job Order Contracting

MARCH 26, 2024

Sustainable Facilities Management Practices involve a clear set of objectives, methods, and processes aimed at maximizing performance of the built environment with respect to economic and environmental resources in concert with meeting organizational mission needs.

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Job Order Contracting

JULY 30, 2024

Facilities Sustainment, Restoration, and Modification (FSRM) Peter Cholakis Improve facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes and reduce costs July 30, 2024 WHAT? Facilities sustainment – The maintenance and repair activities necessary to keep an inventory of facilities in good working order.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In the world of commercial building design, the choice of materials plays a crucial role in shaping both the aesthetics and efficiency of the final structure. Keep reading as we take a deep dive into some of the most trending materials on the market that seamlessly balance the delicate line between efficiency and aesthetics!

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 25, 2020

Light-emitting cement is a green construction material designed to illuminate highways, roads, and bicycle lanes without using electricity.

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Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Having a verifiable and granular source of labor, material, equipment, and productivity data greatly improves timely and cost effective decision-making. Combining a single source of truth with a robust and integrated Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Framework can reduced costs by 30%-40% as well as reduce risk for design builders.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 7, 2022

However, picking the right color and material can be challenging with the various residential siding options in the market. Determine which color combinations and materials are often installed. Here are some perfect siding materials and colors you could choose for different home styles and architecture: . Fiber cement siding.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Cost-Effectiveness Prefab steel is generally more cost-effective due to its streamlined manufacturing and assembly processes, particularly for standardized designs. Potential for Sustainability For sustainable construction methods, prefab steel is the greener option. They have multiple advantages, such as: 1.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 19, 2025

Vehicle emissions, industrial pollutants, and airborne particles settle on surfaces, creating a layer of grime that dulls even the most striking architectural designs. Rain can wash away protective coatings, exposing materials to further damage. It also has a lasting effect on the buildings that make up a citys skyline.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Shipping containers are excellent materials for building your dream home. They’re structurally sound and designed to withstand harsh weather conditions. Planning and designing are the most challenging stages when building a shipping container home. If you’re working at home, you might want to include a designated workspace.

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Lets Build

MAY 26, 2023

The construction industry is a big consumer of raw materials, accounting for over 30% of the extraction of natural materials. With the growing concerns over climate change, there’s increasing pressure on construction firms to adopt sustainable and eco-friendly methods. Why is sustainable construction important?

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The Constructor

MARCH 3, 2025

3D-printed neighborhoods represent a revolutionary approach to housing construction, using large-scale additive manufacturing technology to rapidly produce durable, sustainable homes at a fraction of traditional costs. As affordable housing shortages intensify globally, 3D printing is […]

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Lets Build

JULY 1, 2022

3D-printed buildings have been popping up more frequently over the last few years, but are they a gimmick, or could they be the future of sustainable construction ? Let’s discuss the benefits and challenges of 3D-printed buildings and whether or not they’re the answer to the problem of sustainable construction. They’re efficient.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 26, 2023

This trend reflects a shift toward more sustainable and creative architectural practices. Initially designed for transporting goods, shipping containers have transcended their original purpose. Today, they are transformed into dynamic building materials, marking a significant shift in construction methodologies.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

They are extremely sustainable, can be up and running in a fraction of the time of other construction types, and offer ample clear span for unmatched mobility. Elite Sustainability One of the greatest advantages of prefabricated steel buildings is their elite sustainability.

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Construction Marketing

APRIL 11, 2023

This has obviously led to large-scale improvements in the way structures are designed and building materials are fabricated. Incorporate the Latest Project Management Software Computer-animated design (CAD) technology revolutionized design when it was introduced decades ago.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Prices decreased crude petroleum prices were down 3.3%, while unprocessed energy materials prices were down 2.0%., Commercial Construction Costs 2024 Objective, Current, and Local Market Granular Labor, Material, Equipment Commercial Construction Cost Data is exclusively available form Four BT, LLC in expanded CSI MasterFormat.

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BD+C

MARCH 20, 2023

3 ways prefabrication doubles as a sustainability strategy 0 qpurcell Mon, 03/20/2023 - 11:09 Modular Building Corie Baker, AIA, shares three modular Gresham Smith projects that found sustainability benefits from the use of prefabrication. Utilizing Prefabrication as a Sustainability Strategy 1.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 13, 2022

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is a certification that aids in improving building performance and reduces the impact on the environment. It provides guidelines to create an efficient and sustainable built environment that encourages market competitiveness and public health improvement. Sustainable Sites.

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Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Recently, the focus on sustainable living has increased. Sustainable living refers to incorporating environmentally friendly policies. Construction and building are significant areas where we need to introduce sustainable practices. Sustainable practices, such as energy-efficient windows, also save money in the long run.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Many builders also design and construct “high-rise” buildings that can be rented out for residential and recreational purposes. This building is often designed in a way that makes the home energy-efficient, meaning that energy-efficiency measures and other features are included in the design and construction of the home.

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Pro Builder

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Sustainable Building by the Numbers. Homebuilding is no longer exclusively about materials or land, but instead, how all the pieces fit together within an overarching puzzle. How much do materials cost? Wed, 12/15/2021 - 11:07. Much of what we learned had to do with simple arithmetic. . Options or Part of the Value Package?

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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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HardHatChat

APRIL 20, 2017

Anyone in the commercial construction industry knows there are a variety of certifications and designations that individuals, companies and projects can achieve to show they follow a high level of green commercial construction practices. Product and Material Selection. are standard green procedures for ground-up construction projects.

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Wolgast Corporation

JANUARY 29, 2024

Building an efficient and sustainable commercial building can be perceived to be costly and complicated, but it does not have to be. Working with an experienced Design-Build Contractor can save you money and provide guidance for savings from sustainable and long-lasting material investments.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 30, 2024

The Pros & Cons of Fleets Going Green ccapoccia Thu, 05/30/2024 - 12:24 Sustainability within the construction industry can encompass everything from project design, build and waste removal, to what materials and fleet assets are used.

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BD+C

JUNE 5, 2023

Sustainable, Award-winning Design gives New Life to Parkland Hospital 1 kcichowicz Mon, 06/05/2023 - 10:14 Voice of the Brand Built in 1954, the Dallas Parkland Hospital had become severely overcrowded and outdated. This remarkable design incorporates over 4.5 This remarkable design incorporates over 4.5

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Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The proposals demonstrate innovation in the use of the sustainable material and shared in a prize pool worth $2.2

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 17, 2024

2 Buildings are responsible for approximately 42 percent of CO2 emissions, 15 percent of which is attributed to the embodied carbon of materials. Model building codes (I-codes) developed by the International Code Council ( ICC ) play a crucial role in constructing safe, sustainable, and resilient structures.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Construction companies that use less energy also reduce their business’s carbon footprint and create sustainability throughout the business’s practices. This plan can also identify any areas that might need more energy-efficient building design and operations. Complying with building code requirements ensures safety.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The importance of selecting healthy materials for K-12 projects 0 qpurcell Mon, 09/30/2024 - 13:17 K-12 Schools Clark Nexsen interior designers Anna Claire Beethoven and Brittney Just, CID, IIDA, LEED Green Associate, share why it is imperative to specify healthy building materials in K-12 schools.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Biobased Creations CEO Lucas De Man believes that natural building materials such as timber, hemp, straw and mycelium could completely replace polluting, non-renewable materials such as steel, plasterboard and cement. Buildings can be made exclusively from plant-based products plus natural mineral materials such as earth and lime.

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BD+C

APRIL 21, 2023

The Role of Engineered Wood in Sustainable Structures 1 kcichowicz Fri, 04/21/2023 - 11:23 Sustainability in construction is becoming more important as society moves towards a more sustainable future. What Makes a Sustainable Structure? How Do We Compare Building Materials?

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BD+C

JUNE 10, 2024

5 hidden benefits of mass timber design 0 qpurcell Mon, 06/10/2024 - 12:05 Mass Timber Mass timber is a materials and design approach that holds immense potential to transform the future of the commercial building industry, as well as our environment. This can be done multiple ways: gluing, nailing, or doweling.

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 9, 2023

Cost savings of 30%-40% are possible local market requirements are known and shared by owners, design-builders, and others in a collaborative manner with a focus upon mutually beneficial best value outcomes. Sustainable Facilities Management [contact-form] The post Standardized Work Management Drives FM Productivity appeared first on 4BT.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 17, 2023

By placing QR codes on equipment, materials, or specific areas of a construction site, workers can quickly access safety instructions, equipment manuals, or emergency protocols by scanning the QR code with a smartphone or tablet. In addition, QR codes can also be a great solution if you want to keep your information in safety.

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Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

It reduces the energy and emissions used within the structure after construction and requires less materials to make during. From the design to the construction itself, there are a number of ways to reduce your carbon footprint. Design the structure to use less carbon. Use Responsible Materials (Responsibly).

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