Carol Hagen

DECEMBER 9, 2014

How to General Contractors help a project Owner Visualize the Project’s Percentage of Completion? The problem is most owners need visuals. The status and color of the trade’s symbol in each work area can convey whether materials are staged, what’s started, what’s 50% complete, what’s finished, etc.,

Visualization 120

Visualization Modeling Electrical AIA 120

Construction Marketing

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Cladding offers a harmonious blend of both visual appeal and performance. Cladding is a product of a variety of materials, including wood, metal, brick, vinyl, and composite, depending on the desired aesthetics and functional requirements. It offers resistance to factors like UV rays, which can degrade building materials over time.

Safety 317

Safety Materials Drafting Defense 317

The Constructor

MARCH 20, 2012

The required amount of cover will always be specified on the design drawings, but no time should the cover be less than the maximum size of aggregate plus 5mm. The first part is a visual inspection by the clerk of works or equivalent.

Concrete 250

Concrete Foundation Materials Design 250

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 15, 2025

This growing problem underscores the need for specifiers to take proactive measures to protect building exteriors during the design and construction phases and beyond. By implementing suitable materials and design strategies, specifiers can help their clients maintain pristine business fronts and ensure the longevity of the building designs.

Commercial 59

Commercial San Francisco Materials Visualization 59

Lets Build

JULY 15, 2022

Construction design software is a necessity in today’s digital landscape, giving industry professionals an easier way to create blueprints and drawings of new designs. However, the construction design software market is overflowing with options—what works for one company might not be ideal for yours.

Software 148

Software Software Design AutoCAD 148

Construction Marketing

JUNE 16, 2021

Construction is one industry faced with many planning and designing before the actual structure is put in place. However, with advancements in technology, better designs with more details are being constructed to help guide the structure of a building. . This has made it essential in design and construction. .

Design 156

Design Construction Budgeting Budget 156

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.

Materials 98

Materials Products Green Environment 98

BD+C

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Transforming the entry experience with biophilic design 0 qpurcell Wed, 10/04/2023 - 13:44 Biophilic Design Vessel Architecture & Design's Cassandra Wallace, AIA, NCARB, explores how incorporating biophilic design elements and dynamic lighting can transform a seemingly cavernous entry space into a warm and inviting focal point.

Design 98

Design Visualization Architecture AIA 98

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Whether creating new architectural expressions or rehabilitating architecturally significant historic buildings, from stick-built to unitized, “off-the-shelf” commodity to custom bespoke systems, utilizing insulating glass units or opaque spandrel panels, simple flat or complex geometry; it seems the sky is the limit with curtain wall design today.

Design 104

Design Fabrication Consulting Bidding 104

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Using Specialty Glazing Central to Achieve Safer School Design 1 kcichowicz Mon, 09/23/2024 - 12:22 Three schools offer examples of how specialty glazing, such as security- and fire-rated glass, can be used to achieve safer school design. This posed a challenge to the design team.

Design 98

Design Security Visualization Environment 98

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 30, 2024

As the demand for innovative hospitals, behavioral health centers, and ambulatory clinics continues to rise, woven metal fabric is an attractive, resilient, and dynamic material that can be used to construct positive patient experiences and built environments that support physical and mental healing. Why metal fabric?

Fabrication 59

Fabrication Materials Design Miami 59

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

With commercial architects and designers emphasizing openness and flexible use of space, elements such as sectional doors are getting much more attention. In response, door manufacturers are developing engineering and design features to serve a broader range of commercial environments. By Heather Bender Photos courtesy Clopay Corp.

Commercial 59

Commercial Overhead Safety Retail 59

Pro Builder

AUGUST 3, 2021

4 Diverse Live/Work Designs. Garnett, FAIBD, House Review Lead Designer. Although live/work buildings have become integral to a walkable community, they must be designed with a certain amount of flexibility to survive financially. On the Boards: 4 Home Designs Offering a Variety of Looks/Lifestyles. Designer : Larry W.

Design 111

Design Retail Residential Office 111

BD+C

APRIL 27, 2023

Blind Ambition: Insights from a blind architect on universal design 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/27/2023 - 14:53 Architects Blind architect Chris Downey shares his message to designers that universal design goes much further than simply meeting a code to make everything accessible. Universal Design Insights Downey is blind.

Design 94

Design San Francisco Architecture Visualization 94

Viewpoint Construction Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Many contractors have been using this 3D design method for years now to improve collaboration, often with impressive results for efficiency and ROI. In the 2016 report, construction companies indicated they were planning to implement Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) teams. in 2016 to 10.4 What’s Holding Contractors Back?

BIM 223

BIM Contractors Software Software 223

BD+C

MAY 6, 2024

The benefits of biophilic design in the built environment 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/06/2024 - 10:30 Biophilic Design Biophilic design in the built environment supports the health and wellbeing of individuals, as they spend most of their time indoors. Biophilic design in schools can enhance student learning and improve performance.

Environment 108

Environment Design Los Angeles Washington 108

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MARCH 27, 2018

They’re helping designers who need to survey an area and visualize structures, since images from drones can help with the creation of building information models (BIM). Augmented reality is enabling field measurements and visualization of models. Virtual reality, meanwhile, helps with both worker training and real-time design.

Contractors 189

Contractors Construction Visualization Software 189

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 22, 2024

1 Many recent studies combined with the growing adoption of evidence-based design principles have illuminated the importance of healthcare facility design on the overall patient experience and the relationship it has with healing and wellness. each year, with an average stay of nearly five days.

Design 95

Design Certification Environment Injury 95

GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 5, 2020

The Move Towards Embodied Carbon Targets for Building Materials. In the case of concrete , the embodied carbon is what is emitted by taking the raw materials out of the ground, processing them, and delivering them. Assessing the upfront supply chain emissions of the construction materials and project. . michael.delros….

Materials 78

Materials Concrete Resource Sustainability 78

Construction Marketing

AUGUST 16, 2012

Various elements of marketing excellence are judged, including campaign development and execution, quality of the marketing material, and results of marketing efforts to name a few. The award is given to companies, brands or individuals for displaying marketing excellence in the AEC fields. What Does it Take?

Construction 176

Construction Visualization Green Industrial 176

Carol Hagen

APRIL 22, 2015

These visual cues should heighten our awareness so why not place them on your plans to remind employees as they enter work areas what is present? Use Bluebeam to help you with safety talks, acting as a visual aid. Why visuals are so important to safety. Every safety meeting should incorporate visuals, not just speaking or text.

Safety 100

Safety OSHA Visualization Construction 100

Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This structural design approach uses tension forces to create stable and visually striking structures. Tensile architecture stands at the forefront of contemporary design, offering architects and designers a realm of possibilities that merge functionality with aesthetic innovation.

Architecture 52

Architecture Materials Design Structural Engineering 52

Lets Build

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Material defects. Material defects happen when building material gets damaged—whether the defects come straight from the manufacturer or the damage occurs on site. These types of defects can be particularly expensive; it’s not uncommon to only notice material defects after a contractor uses them in the project.

Documentation 148

Documentation Construction Inspections Site 148

Pro Builder

JANUARY 30, 2022

Design Excellence: A Selection of Projects From the 2021 Best in American Living Awards. Winning projects in NAHB’s 2021 BALA residential design awards present the pinnacle of today’s production housing design. To win an NAHB Best in American Living Award ( BALA ) requires more than just curb appeal and eye-catching design.

Design 98

Design Jacksonville Plans Green 98

Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

A frame is designed to take one-thirtieth of a second for the eye of the viewer to perceive. These items attempt to imitate the visual effect experienced by the human eye and camera equipment. The visual inputs which include two-dimensional and three-dimensional computer renderings are gathered. References are collected.

Maine 120

Maine Visualization Modeling AutoCAD 120

Wolgast Corporation

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Whether it is a healthcare practice, manufacturing facility, office building, auto dealership, or restaurant, or if it is new construction or a remodel, we use the steps or phases of Design-Build construction to break down the commercial construction process most efficiently for our clients.

Commercial 127

Commercial Drawings Bidding Budgeting 127

BD+C

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Architectural ‘Frankenstein’ features breakthrough sustainable design 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/23/2023 - 10:53 Government Buildings The General Services Administration (GSA) has embraced adaptive reuse with Building 48, an exciting workplace project that sets new precedents for how the federal government will approach sustainable design.

Sustainability 72

Sustainability Architecture Design Electrical 72

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Currently there are more than 555,000 residential units certified as LEED-qualified because these homes help lower utility bills for families by reducing energy and water consumption while also providing healthier indoor environments by using materials that lower exposure to toxins and pollutants, which results in better air quality.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Green Housing Visualization 105

HardHatChat

OCTOBER 9, 2024

the retail, hospitality, and service sectors, experiential remodels are focused on enhancing the customer experience by creating immersive, visually engaging environments that encourage interaction and brand loyalty.|Retail Our clients increasingly engage our team early in the design process. Adaptive reuse is another popular trend.

Commercial 156

Commercial Retail Remodeling Construction 156

Lets Build

JUNE 15, 2022

We now know this material to be a leading contributor to CO2 emissions. With our greater awareness of ecological pressures and the impact of certain raw materials, it’s easy to make informed decisions nowadays about appropriate construction materials. Knowledge in the present. Incorporating renewable energy sources.

Green 148

Green Sustainability Resource Materials 148

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 9, 2024

Mike Duffy, associate principal for RSP Architects, was lead designer on the build. During the planning stages, he and his team worked closely with Mark Lewkowitz, president and CEO of Supima, and other key decision makers to develop a design concept that would reflect the clients’ needs. “We

Architecture 59

Architecture Design Arizona Phoenix 59

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Acoustic design is a primary consideration, whether the church space is a worship center, a sanctuary, a chapel, a Sunday school classroom, a fellowship hall, or a family life center. Churches are constructed from a diverse mix of materials. Complexity of the church acoustical model . Fundamentally, a church is a place of sound.

Architecture 98

Architecture Modeling Visualization Environment 98

BD+C

APRIL 22, 2024

Achieving Safer School Design with Secure Entry Vestibules 1 kcichowicz Mon, 04/22/2024 - 10:47 Designers can plan secure entry vestibules with security-rated glazing to enhance the effectiveness of their safer school designs. What are secure entry vestibules and how do they support safer school design?

Security 59

Security Design Defense Guidelines 59

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Modern healthcare interiors: Healing and care from the outside in 0 qpurcell Fri, 09/08/2023 - 08:06 Healthcare Facilities CO Architects shares design tips for healthcare interiors, from front desk to patient rooms. The mark these events have left on the way we approach designing spaces of healing and medicine are unmistakable.

Kansas City 111

Kansas City Innovation Design Kansas 111

Construction Specifier

JULY 4, 2022

While repairing and salvaging existing materials is generally regarded as the first choice when addressing deterioration in exterior restoration projects, replacing some amount of material is often unavoidable. Existing is the material that is currently present, original is the material used when the building was constructed.

Materials 52

Materials Employment Design AIA 52

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Traditional methods of acquiring materials have also been hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic, causing contractors to explore 3D printing as an alternative. They can, for example, perform a visual inspection of high-risk areas like tall buildings, smokestacks, and partially completed bridges. Aerial drones. Exoskeleton workwear.

Industrial 158

Industrial Construction Equipment Software 158

BD+C

APRIL 18, 2024

The next destination: Passive design airports 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/18/2024 - 13:59 Airports Today, we can design airports that are climate resilient, durable, long-lasting, and healthy for occupants—we can design airports using Passive House standards. By using passive design strategies to heat and cool the building.

Airports 59

Airports Design Housing Materials 59