ENR Construction

JULY 16, 2020

Motorists groups and taxpayer advocates write that highway work zone speed cameras are a corrupt enterprise designed to defraud motorists, while contractors and DOTs tout their effectiveness at stopping accidents. What if both are partially correct?

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Zoning DOT Accidents Site 69

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 25, 2023

Commercial real estate development involves the process of acquiring, designing, constructing, and leasing or selling commercial properties such as office buildings, retail centers, and industrial parks. This includes analyzing factors such as zoning regulations, transportation access, and market demand.

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Commercial Leases Regulation Finance 228

Wolgast Corporation

JANUARY 29, 2024

Working with an experienced Design-Build Contractor can save you money and provide guidance for savings from sustainable and long-lasting material investments. Lower construction costs Efficiency starts with the building design and construction activities. Planning for Future Growth The commercial landscape is ever evolving.

Commercial 127

Commercial Design Construction Sustainability 127

Pro Builder

JANUARY 19, 2022

Covid-Inspired Wellness Design Trends Take Over Kitchen Remodels. According to Forbes, the “working pantry” is an up and coming design preference in homes with space for more expansive kitchen remodels. . Design Best Practices. Home Design. Wed, 01/19/2022 - 10:15.

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Remodeling Design Zoning Site 98

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The site of the hospital borders the Zewail City of Science and Technology, forming part of an integrated health and medical research zone. The 300-bed hospital has views of the Pyramids of Giza and is set within a verdant landscape with a lake and seeks to optimize the overall patient experience and decrease recovery times.

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Zoning Design Construction Site 98

BD+C

AUGUST 17, 2023

How to design for adaptive reuse: Don’t reinvent the wheel 0 qpurcell Thu, 08/17/2023 - 09:52 Adaptive Reuse Gresham Smith demonstrates the opportunities of adaptive reuse, specifically reusing empty big-box retail and malls, many of which sit unused or underutilized across the country. Updating lighting supports both brand and security.

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Design Retail Tampa Zoning 98

CivilJungle

OCTOBER 21, 2020

The full form of RQD is Rock Quality Designation which is a parameter used to measure the degree of jointing or fracture in the rock mass. In simple words, the Rock quality designation is nothing but the measure of the quality of the rock which is obtained from the borehole. Condition of the Rock as Per There Rock Quality Designation.

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Design Zoning Concrete Engineering 98

The Constructor

MARCH 18, 2012

The composition of mild steel varies along its length and potential anodic (more negatively charged) and cathodic (positively charged) sites can be set up at various points. This is an expansive reaction leading to eventual spalling of concrete cover and reduction in the area of the steel at the anodic site.

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

To meet the evolving needs of both buyers and renters in 2023 and beyond, we as an industry should take the current market slowdown as an opportunity to rethink housing design in response to emerging trends. 4 Current Housing Trends A growing shift toward a modular approach to provide housing more quickly and affordably.

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Housing Design Seattle Architecture 98

Pro Builder

JULY 10, 2020

Design Ideas for Outdoor Living on Small Lots. These home designs offer creative solutions for small-footprint homes, enabling them to make the most of outdoor living opportunities despite their compact size. Garnett, FAIBD, House Review Lead Designer. DESIGNER: Seth Hart, DTJ Design , shart@dtjdesign.com , 303.443.7333.

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IDEA Design AIA Visualization 98

Revit OpEd

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

A long time fellow Revit traveler reached out to me via Revit Lifeline last night asking about zoning clearance ideas. Where he lives and works they want designers to demonstrate the building is not too tall. They also want them to prove it doesn't extend into a zone that leans back into the site.

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Zoning Revit IDEA Travel 52

HardHatChat

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Each of these stores goes well beyond straightforward shopping to also give children an opportunity to connect with the brand on a deeper level – from an American Girl Salon experience with services for dolls and customers alike, to an interactive Create Your Own Design Studio and even an American Girl Café where kids can dine with their dolls.

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Retail Michigan Chicago New York 280

BD+C

OCTOBER 3, 2024

4 ways AI impacts building design beyond dramatic imagery 0 qpurcell Thu, 10/03/2024 - 07:52 AEC Tech Kristen Forward, Design Technology Futures Leader, NBBJ, shows four ways the firm is using AI to generate value for its clients. Image courtesy NBBJ 1.

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Design Modeling Architecture Budgeting 98

Pro Builder

JANUARY 4, 2022

Design Ideas for Single-Family Built-to-Rent Homes. These home plans offer design inspiration for this growing segment. Larry Garnett, FAIBD, House Review Lead Designer. DESIGNERS: GMD Design Group , Scott Gardner , 919.320.3022. D Family entry from garage with drop zone. SITE PLAN. .

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IDEA Design Leases AIA 98

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Prevention Steps: Conduct site inspections to identify all fall risks. Designate safe zones to prevent collisions between trucks and workers. Prevention Steps: Use qualified personnel to design and assemble scaffolding. Provide OSHA-compliant fall protection gear like guardrails, safety nets, and harnesses.

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OSHA Safety Injury Inspections 115

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Custom Home: A Modern Design of Light and Magic. This light-filled California custom home reached back into the past to create a stunning present and a memorable future with a design that offers diverse outdoor living options and an invitingly warm, modern aesthetic. Interior design: Del Gavio Group , Woodside, Calif.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 14, 2014

Called the Home Depot Pro App (iPhone and Android supported), this is a new mobile app built with a wide variety of useful and customizable features that were designed with the user in mind. The Home Depot’s Pro App is one of the only solutions-oriented apps specifically designed to meet the needs of professional builders.

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Mobility Organization Contractors Products 196

Job Order Contracting

MAY 17, 2022

Additionally, GHGRP (codified at 40 CFR Part 98) requires reporting of greenhouse gas (GHG) data and other relevant information from large GHG emission sources, fuel and industrial gas suppliers, and CO2 injection sites in the United States. Design for long life and adaptability. Buffer zones. Reduction possibilities.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

8 strategies for multifamily passive house design projects 0 qpurcell Mon, 11/20/2023 - 12:22 Sustainability Stantec's Brett Lambert, Principal of Architecture and Passive House Certified Consultant, uses the Northland Newton Development project to guide designers with eight tips for designing multifamily passive house projects.

Housing 95

Housing Design Massachusetts Certification 95

PC Construction

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Work included substantial site preparation, blasting and excavation, a parking lot and utility road, and a 2.7-acre In addition, evolving manufacturing requirements caused significant building scope and design changes midway through construction. acre geothermal field, which is one of the largest in New England.

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CMAA Airports Construction Electrical 52

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.

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Sustainability Architecture Design Electrical 72

GCP Applied Technologies

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Net zero building design and air leakage. Put simply, a “net zero” building—or zero net energy (ZNE) building—is one where the total amount of energy used annually is equal to the energy created by the building from renewable sources on site, including solar, wind or hydro power generation. Phillip.fry@gc…. Mon, 10/01/2018 - 12:26.

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Design Zoning Comparison Arizona 60

HardHatChat

APRIL 6, 2010

Because Englewood Construction’s staff is so experienced and efficient, we only need one construction superintendent on site. The construction project should be completed on time, if not earlier, due to the subs’ familiarity with the area, zoning, traffic, etc. You’re pumping money back into the community. Chuck Taylor.

Commercial 174

Commercial Contractors Retail Construction 174

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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Design Sustainability Materials Boston 113

CivilJungle

AUGUST 9, 2022

What Is Site Preparation? Site preparation affects many works such as destruction of old alive design, the gap of construction sites, below ground benefit and wire checking, place attentive and pismire service before building career begins. Types of Site Preparation. Site Surveying and Layout.

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Site Foundation Housing Design 52

BD+C

MAY 13, 2024

campus combines 3 schools on one site 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/13/2024 - 08:56 K-12 Schools From the start of the design process for Santa Clara Unified School District’s new preK-12 campus, discussions moved beyond brick-and-mortar to focus on envisioning the future of education in Silicon Valley.

Site 59

Site Education Environment Design 59

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.

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Design Jacksonville Plans Green 98

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 26, 2025

Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. When designed and installed correctly, air barriers contribute to the long-term durability of a building.

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Construction Commercial Residential Design 64

BD+C

APRIL 13, 2024

My design team at KTGY collaborated very closely with our client and the city of Alameda to restore this commercial marina full of unused potential. Rendering courtesy KTGY The city applied mixed-use zoning to the site with a multifamily overlay, in an exception to Alameda’s typical single-family zoning. Alameda Marina.

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Industrial Residential Zoning Housing 105

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

By Peter Krech Photos by Benjamin Benschneider Two projects in the Greater Seattle area with an integrated approach to facade design were recently completed by Graphite Design Group. Part of Amazon’s Denny Regrade campus, the project was the fourth block of a campus eventually comprised of nine buildings.

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Innovation Design Seattle Retail 59

Lets Build

JULY 11, 2017

Let’s be honest, listening to podcasts on construction sites can prove difficult. Weekly podcast with tips on how to save time and money on the job site, interviews with industry figures on trends, latest tools /products and advice on running your business. The Lien Zone. Construction Zone Radio. The Dirt Work Diaries.

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Construction Industrial Housing Project Management 167

Construction Marketing

MAY 11, 2022

Cranes are essential to any major construction project, providing safe and efficient on-site transportation of heavy materials. Remember that there are different types of cranes available, and each of them are designed to be used for specific circumstances. In that case, a pick and carry crane or crawler crane may be more suitable.

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Budgeting Budget Site Safety 156

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Green Building Council's LEED Homes Awards recognize LEED-certified residential projects that are having a positive impact on communities through sustainable, healthy, and resilient design, as well as builders and developers that are helping to advance green home building. Occupant health was another key design factor.

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Sustainability Green Phoenix Dallas 105

BD+C

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Former munitions plant reimagined as net-zero federal workplace 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.

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Sustainability Electrical Design Denver 116

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Apart from mapping, drones provide a cost-effective measure for overseeing work zone safety and theft prevention. The site is designated as the future location for a semiconductor facility. The site is designated as the future location for a semiconductor facility. Green construction.

Industrial 158

Industrial Construction Equipment Software 158

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 9, 2024

The site is situated on the outskirts of South Mountain Park Preserve, allowing for sweeping views of the diverse desert landscape and surrounding mountain vistas, while maintaining easy access to Arizona State University (ASU) and Phoenix’s Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

Architecture 59

Architecture Design Arizona Phoenix 59

BIM & Beam

AUGUST 1, 2018

Allows users to design and detail with rebar clash prevention in mind to reduce clashes both in the preconstruction and site execution project phases. The results can then be imported into Revit and reviewed to understand the impact of various design changes. This post will focus on the “how” of benefit three.

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Modeling BIM Concrete Design 75