BD+C

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Trends in scientific research environments: Q&A with Flad's Matt McCord 0 dbarista Wed, 10/02/2024 - 13:54 Laboratories As part of an ongoing series, Matt McCord, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, Associate Principal with Flad Architects, discusses the future of the scientific workplace. The idea is generalizing space. This can be a challenge.

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Environment AIA Plans Idaho 98

HardHatChat

MARCH 27, 2018

This shift has taken place just over the course of my 27-year career as a commercial general contractor, and I expect prefabrication and modularization will become increasingly important – and used in new and innovative ways. Labor Efficiencies: Plus, on-site labor needs are more streamlined for prefabricated items.

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Commercial Union Construction Site 328

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2021

environment. Develop and maintain a common data environment. Scope of work, material, labor, equipment, and time requirements, and cost visibility can all be clearly communicated to all participants. #4. Innovative LEAN Construction Delivery Solutions that Work! Processes and participants from these. Training should.

Management 205

Management Procurement Construction Contract 205

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 8, 2023

Standardized Work is Critical to Construction Outcomes Standardized processes and workflows are critical to establishing collaborative work environments with full technical and cost transparency. Rather than limiting innovation, they enable those doing the work and associated contribution of their expertise. It is quite simple.

Construction 208

Construction Comparison CSI Organization 208

Pro Builder

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Builder of the Year Ivory Homes' Innovation Agenda. He was like, ‘I can really do something because there are so many capable people who are willing to collaborate and innovate.’” The Prize of Innovation. Let’s talk about how we can spur innovation, creativity, and different things that just haven’t happened in this industry.”.

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Innovation Utah Housing Products 122

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. Sustainable construction is an approach to building and construction that emphasises reduced waste production, energy consumption, and material use.

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Sustainability Construction Materials Site 158

Pro Builder

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Fresh and Innovative Design Trends to Expect in 2022. Not only is the pandemic sparking new design trends, but increased concern for sustainability is also causing many homeowners to switch to natural, recyclable materials and net-zero home construction. Creating a conducive home office environment is critical.

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Innovation Design Office Fabrication 97

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Veev’s Amit Haller on Scaling Innovation and Shortening the Supply Chain. During the pandemic, while home builders were contending with extended lead times and a shortage of building materials and labor, off-site manufacturer Veev was completing a 78-unit emergency housing development in San Jose, Calif. Thu, 09/09/2021 - 12:56.

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Learn Civil Engineering

OCTOBER 15, 2022

What Are Eco-Friendly Materials? Eco-friendly building materials are those that can be recycled. They don’t hurt the environment during their creation, usage, or disposal. Eco-friendly materials are helpful for a long-run project. Eco-friendly materials are […].

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Materials Innovation Sustainability Environment 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Construction innovations are progressing rapidly, and the industry now has a tremendous amount of resources to advance construction technology. As it continues to change at an accelerated pace, innovations will bring about even more developments and advancements. Josh talks more about these innovations on the Digital Builder podcast.

Innovation 98

Innovation Construction Resource Safety 98

Natural Building

AUGUST 4, 2020

This article shows how traditional materials, such as tiles, rocks, bamboo, wooden sticks, timber, rammed earth and bricks are being used in current architecture in China. Not only were the traditional building materials recycled, but also the traditional construction techniques were integrated into the new design.

Materials 86

Materials Sage Site Green 86

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

Public and private sector real property owners and facilities management professionals can leverage LEAN JOC to achieve more efficient use of existing capital resources in a full transparent and compliant planning and operating environment. It is not simply a LEAN “philosophy”, but a robust operating environment.

Contract 165

Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 165

Constructonomics

JANUARY 16, 2014

Concrete is one of the most important resources in construction today, it is the most widely used construction material in the world because of the unparalleled versatility that allows it to be used in the building of just about anything. Without concrete the landscape of Britain would be unrecognizable. Sustainable Construction.

Concrete 167

Concrete Design Construction Estimating 167

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 18, 2020

Building an integrated facilities knowledge management / LEAN environment is far from complex. Planning, Design, Procurement, Construction, Operations, and Maintenance are all addressed within a collaborative environment with all team members involved in an early and ongoing basis. Facilities knowledge management.

Management 149

Management Procurement Life Cycle Environment 149

Pro Builder

JUNE 18, 2021

Bamboo is an amazing, amazing material,” says Zimmerman. Innovation. Building Materials. Innovation. Hear from Zack Zimmerman, BamCore's chief development officer and chief marketing officer, to learn more about the product and its features on this installment of HorizonTV. Watch the full interview below.

Innovation 98

Innovation Materials Office Environment 98

Job Order Contracting

JUNE 22, 2020

Current, actionable construction cost data is a core component of efficient life-cycle management of the built environment and LEAN construction planning, procurement, and project delivery. LEAN Process Combined with Detailed, Locally Researched Construction Cost Data. Industry and statistical standards are not used.

Construction 151

Construction Statistics Life Cycle Renovating 151

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 6, 2020

Programs, Projects, Proposals/Bids/Estimates, Work Orders, Documents, Service Providers, Buildings, Components, Spaces, Forms, Workflows can all be managed and continuously improved within an IPD environment. While implementation does require a certain amount of change management for most organizations, the process is far from complex.

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Procurement Plans Organization Construction 148

Pro Builder

MAY 27, 2021

The builder wanted to use a mix of plywood and bamboo for some time because of its smaller impact on the environment. The material comes from a northern California company Bamcore, which says it's energy-efficient, good for the environment, strong, and durable. Building Materials. Innovation. Building Materials.

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Utah Materials Innovation Environment 98

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Alliance Contracting / Alliance Partnering in Construction, when properly designed, implemented, and managed, drives innovation, collaboration, and best value outcomes for all parties. The knowledge of those doing the work is appreicated and particpants are enabled to make decisions that support common goals. .”

Contract 186

Contract Procurement Innovation Renovating 186

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Construction is a vibrant industry full of innovative and talented professionals. Through our Make It Real program, we encourage young people to engage with their communities by applying the design thinking process to real problems related to construction and the built environment. Two key initiatives include: .

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Innovation Industrial Construction Massachusetts 105

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Innovation is key though, since the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification and the Living Building Challenge (LBC) standards limit the amount of allowable emissions from coatings. It is one of the most widely used standards to define and measure low-emitting interior products and materials.

Sustainability 107

Sustainability Certification Green Life Cycle 107

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

Job Order Contracting

JANUARY 8, 2018

Front-loaded, cost transparent, project planning within a comment data environment (CDE). Innovative procurement and management models with balanced risk sharing. New building and construction technologies, materials and tools. A common and appropriate framework for LEAN project management. Public/private partnerships.

Management 100

Management Life Cycle Project Management Procurement 100

Lets Build

MAY 20, 2020

In the midst of this crisis, it is inspiring to see the initiatives many construction industry innovators have taken to support the battle against the Coronavirus outbreak. The more innovative and more investing companies will have a lot to gain. Increased demand for innovation. And I think they will. In the long term.

Construction 179

Construction Innovation Industrial BIM 179

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.

Design 111

Design Environment Safety Materials 111

Job Order Contracting

MAY 12, 2020

Collaborative environment – Even if there is only one estimator, it is critical to share current, actionable information with multiple internal and external parties. 4bt.us – Four BT, LLC (4BT) is the AEC industry’s innovative integrated project delivery, construction cost data, and SAAS technology provider.

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Estimating Life Cycle Construction Documentation 148

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Generative AI can bolster innovation in construction industry 0 qpurcell Tue, 09/24/2024 - 10:48 AEC Tech Jeff Danley, Associate Technology and Innovation Consultant at Burns & McDonnell, suggests several solutions generative AI could have within the construction industry.

Innovation 59

Innovation Industrial Construction Resource 59

Job Order Contracting

APRIL 20, 2020

Public and private sector real property owners and facilities management professionals can leverage LEAN JOC to achieve more efficient use of existing capital resources in a full transparent and compliant planning and operating environment. It is not simply a LEAN “philosophy”, but a robust operating environment.

Contract 132

Contract Life Cycle Environment Renovating 132

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Shipping containers are excellent materials for building your dream home. Innovative furniture pieces can help you maximize the floor area of your shipping container home. Maximizing the outdoor area is best to enjoy the natural environment and to provide flexibility for hosting small gatherings. .

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Plans Design Budgeting Budget 265

Pro Builder

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Homebuilding is no longer exclusively about materials or land, but instead, how all the pieces fit together within an overarching puzzle. Surprisingly, we discovered that by making some adjustments to not only the materials used, but how we purchase and inventory them, our bottom line was positively impacted, too.

Sustainability 111

Sustainability Materials Transportation Green 111

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. 2 Buildings are responsible for approximately 42 percent of CO2 emissions, 15 percent of which is attributed to the embodied carbon of materials.

Concrete 105

Concrete Sustainability Construction Miami 105

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Processes and participants from these phases must be aligned from the start with a robust programmatic, process-centric environment. Develop and maintain a common data environment. Scope of work, material, labor, equipment, and time requirements, and cost visibility can all be clearly communicated to all participants. #4.

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Management Procurement Construction Contract 130

Green Building Law Update

JULY 19, 2020

And interestingly, New York City passed a building code amendment last year requiring effective December 2020 the lowest 75 feet of new buildings to incorporate “avian-friendly materials” (. a much more modest approach than the Howard County enactment). 11-2020, are not only not efficacious, but not good environmental public policy.

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New York City Green Maryland Permits 289

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

Upon review, the 34 LEED v4 ID+C: CI projects already certified, inspire optimism not only for the green building industrial complex, but also the larger built environment. The concept is that the longer the term of occupancy the less materials required for the move by an existing tenants and a new tenant occupying the space.

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Commercial Green Commissioning Baltimore 248

BD+C

JULY 25, 2023

The latest 'five in focus' healthcare interior design trends 0 qpurcell Tue, 07/25/2023 - 09:45 Designers HMC Architects’ Five in Focus blog series explores the latest trends, ideas, and innovations shaping the future of healthcare design. Our commitment to inclusive design must go beyond physical accessibility.

Design 98

Design Environment Los Angeles Education 98

Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

New technology promises more efficient, healthy buildings through innovation and data collection. Latest in Construction Industry Innovation. See Change: Innovation in Home Building. 3 New Innovations for the Construction Industry. How European Technology Can Benefit U.S. Mon, 11/08/2021 - 11:15. Dynamic Glass.

Innovation 116

Innovation Electrical Sustainability New York City 116

Pro Builder

MAY 12, 2021

The prevalence of traditional building practices and a lack of innovation and industrialization have negatively affected productivity and growth for decades, leading to massive inefficiencies that persistently drive project delays and increase costs while decreasing margins. 3 Reasons Why We Need More Off-Site Construction.

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Site Residential Construction Accidents 111