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Curtain wall design-assist: Navigating the process for success

Construction Specifier

Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. The goal is to enhance the design’s feasibility, cost-efficiency, and functionality, while still maintaining the architect’s creative vision. Jackson, AIA Photo courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

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What is ‘Value Engineering’ in Construction?

Building Radar

Steps in the Value Engineering Process Information Gathering : Collect comprehensive data about the project’s materials, schedule, costs, drawings, and specifications. Evaluation : Assess the feasibility of the proposed alternatives. This step is crucial for understanding the project’s scope and requirements.

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Autodesk University 2022: Top Sessions for BIM and VDC Teams

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Usually, physical mockups are used to validate design feasibility, but with the pandemic and other challenges, the team saw, and used, an opportunity to use VR to replace old industry practices. This case study will highlight 4D scheduling, coordination and drawing submissions, and verification. The decision led to a 13x ROI.

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7 ways to change 'business as usual': The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library

BD+C

This approach presents a new way to think and act, to “do good” rather than “less bad,” and to have total net positive outcomes. The seven key ingredients are grouped into three categories— human thriving, positive performance, and financial prosperity—that are always present in the best examples. s arena of action.

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Definition of Design Period | Why Design Period is Provided | Factors Affecting Design Period | Design Period Values

CivilJungle

For the projects whose augmentation is unquestionably feasible, it’s generally kept low. Anticipated rate of population growth, including feasible shifts in communities, industries, and commercial inceptions. Steel Pipes. 25 – 50 Years. Cast Iron Pipes. Concrete Pipes. 75 Years. #3. Ease or Difficulty in Extension-. First Cost-.

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What Is Recycled Concrete Aggregate | Importance of Recycled Concrete Aggregate | Crushed Concrete Driveway Pros and Cons

CivilJungle

Recycled aggregates ( RA ) are a feasible alternative to natural aggregates that contribute to environmental preservation. The manufacture of recycled aggregates is therefore difficult to achieve at an acceptable price and quality, due to the present restriction on the recycling systems. Importance of Recycled Concrete Aggregate.

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When office-to-residential conversion works

BD+C

Rendering and Graphics © Perkins Eastman Hart and his colleagues have delivered presentations for developers exploring how to treat the problematic core space in office buildings with larger floor plates. A section of the building shows how amenity neighborhoods are interspersed with residential units.