Construction Specifier

JANUARY 15, 2025

By implementing suitable materials and design strategies, specifiers can help their clients maintain pristine business fronts and ensure the longevity of the building designs. Each offers different levels of protectionandmaintenance requirements, and selection depends on the exterior materials and the budget.

Commercial 59

Commercial San Francisco Materials Visualization 59

BD+C

MAY 1, 2023

Utilizing computer vision, AI technology for visual jobsite tasks 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/01/2023 - 09:32 AEC Tech Burns & McDonnell breaks down three ways computer vision can effectively assist workers on the job site, from project progress to safety measures. Computer vision is simply one more tool to build and reinforce a strong safety culture.

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Visualization Site Safety Injury 105

Construction Specifier

APRIL 4, 2025

Typically representing the largest surface area of continuous material in an interior design, flooring productsand the level of expertise with which they are installedare key choices for projects where natural light and acoustics are priorities. It adds depth and dimension that artificial lighting often cannot achieve.

Contractors 59

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

In response, door manufacturers are developing engineering and design features to serve a broader range of commercial environments. The clear sections are available in various materials such as acrylic and tempered, insulated, frosted, and low-emissivity (Low-E) glass.

Commercial 59

Commercial Overhead Safety Retail 59

Learn Civil Engineering

MARCH 9, 2021

If you are looking for an amazing way to increase the visual interest of your space and to add a modern look, a glass balustrade is your best option. Glass is a multifaceted material that fits into different environments without looking odd. […].

Visualization 98

Visualization Environment Materials 98

BD+C

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Visual Indication Trims Can Increase Patient Privacy & Medical Safety 1 kcichowicz Tue, 10/01/2024 - 11:28 Visual indication trims display a door’s status and can be specified throughout the built environment to support privacy and medical safety.

Visualization 52

Visualization Safety Environment Equipment 52

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Architectural Visualization with Alex Hogrefe. Do you have architectural visualization skills? Well, you are in luck because this episode is dedicated to discussing all things related to architectural visualization and graphics. . The Difference between “visualization” and “rendering” jump to 2:24 . jump to 5:04.

Visualization 52

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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

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 16, 2022

a piece of furniture or appliance) might look like in their own environment. In healthcare, AR is being used to visualize organs or simulate procedures. AR refers to experiences and technologies that bring computer-generated objects into a physical environment, like augmented reality glasses for construction. Key Takeaways.

Construction 119

Construction Visualization Modeling Mobility 119

BD+C

OCTOBER 4, 2023

To counteract this impression, we implemented a series of design elements that not only added visual appeal but also bridged the gap between the interior and exterior spaces. Incorporating plants and a captivating water feature not only added visual interest but also created a soothing auditory experience.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The sights and sounds of the churchgoing experience should enhance the feeling of being immersed in an inspirational environment, where hope is generated, and burdens are lifted. Churches are constructed from a diverse mix of materials. By Buddy Siebenlist.

Architecture 98

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

By Tracy Cook Photos courtesy Tarkett There are many expectations from indoor spaces today: they must look aesthetically pleasing but be strong enough to withstand heavy use, be easy to clean but not feel sterile and unwelcoming, and they should feature healthy, sustainable materials that support human and environmental health.

Environment 59

Environment Education Accidents Products 59

Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Notwithstanding the manifestations can be implemented in the manner the eye sees the environment. 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

SAB Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2012

The biofilter is a calming and visually appealing addition to any building, a place where people like to gather in an environment of enhanced oxygen-rich air provided by the mass of plants. A living wall works on many levels – aesthetically, functionally and invisibly - in the way it dampens room noise.

Visualization 83

Visualization Environment Airports Materials 83

Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 5, 2013

However, efforts to apply the same principle to non roof hardscapes, including pavements, overlook the complexities of urban geography and how ground level reflections interact with pedestrians, vehicles, and the built environment. and Kamil E. Director of Sustainable Engineering for the National Asphalt Association. LEED credit SSc7.1

Green 136

Green Philadelphia Sustainability Arizona 136

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Specialty glazing supports safer school design at Hinsdale Middle School and North Haven In educational settings, fire-rated glass is one of the most commonly used specialty glazing materials. However, due to the design and the local building code requirements, the materials used within the vestibule needed to have a fire rating as well.

Design 98

Design Security Visualization Environment 98

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.

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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 And, of course, the desire to use union vs open shop labor can dramatically influence costs and timelines.

Commercial 156

Commercial Retail Remodeling Construction 156

Pro Builder

MARCH 6, 2023

Ceramic tile can be stacked horizontally or vertically to create monochromatic environments or mixed with different colors to create myriad patterns like stripes, chevron and herringbone. Some collections offer various finishes and intense chromatic variations to generate visual interest in walls, countertops and even furnishings.

Visualization 98

Visualization Conference Green Forecasting 98

Building Information Management

MARCH 25, 2014

Also the BIM focus has largely focused upon 3D visualization and many don’t even understand life-cycle management, requirements, and/or metrics. The 3D visualization aspect BIM has little true value at the moment other that pretty pictures, crash detection, and prefabrication (specific material vendors).

Life Cycle 40

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 22, 2024

Raising the bar and evidence-based design goals Evidence-Based Design (EBD) in the built environment involves making product and design decisions based on credible research to achieve optimal outcomes. 2 This approach aims to positively impact patients and staff, utilizing a continuous improvement model informed by monitored results.

Design 95

Design Certification Environment Injury 95

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

However, when examined more closely, they are discovered to be capable of dynamic interactions between assembly materials and with their surrounding environments. They have a ubiquitous presence within a building’s visual language and physical fabric, yet are often overlooked or even fundamentally misunderstood.

AIA 69

AIA Visualization Materials Fabrication 69

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 23, 2022

With rising material costs and razor-thin margins, construction professionals must ensure that project costs and materials are precisely estimated so they can make accurate projections and optimize their bids. . Today’s construction landscape leaves very little room for error. What is a Takeoff in Construction? .

Estimating 105

Estimating Autodesk Documentation Bidding 105

Job Order Contracting

OCTOBER 24, 2016

A Job Order Contract Unit Price Book, provides thousands of tasks for commonly encountered renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction activities, with associated definitions of each, as well as detailed labor, material equipment costs. They also should be organized using CSI Masterformat. The Contractor”.

Contract 100

Contract Life Cycle Software Software 100

BD+C

JULY 22, 2024

Fire-Rated Frames Contribute More Than Code Compliance 1 kcichowicz Mon, 07/22/2024 - 10:52 Fire-rated design is no longer limited to opaque materials. This includes designing code-compliant buildings that optimize access to daylight, maximize visual connection and maintain aesthetic cohesion throughout spaces.

Visualization 52

Visualization Fabrication Safety Materials 52

BIM & Beam

JANUARY 1, 2018

By creating inclusive classrooms, educators aim to foster learning environments that are equitable and nurturing to every student. If you are a teacher looking to create a more inclusive learning environment in your classroom, understanding the principles of UDL can give you an edge.

Education 97

Education Environment Visualization Modeling 97

BD+C

APRIL 27, 2023

Every material has its own haptic feedback, Downey noted, whether it’s brick, porcelain, rubber tile, asphalt, concrete, or carpet. Downey has become a sought-after consultant to help design environments for the visually impaired, and he’s come to realize that his design-development tools help his clients as well as himself.

Design 94

Design San Francisco Architecture Visualization 94

Construction Specifier

JUNE 3, 2024

By David Gross Substrate preparation is a crucial first step in the flooring installation process and it can significantly impact the appearance and longevity of the final flooring material. Delamination—Exposure to moisture or excessive pH can cause the separation of the carpet’s backing layers and deterioration of the carpet material.

Concrete 108

Concrete Inspections Materials Products 108

Pro Builder

JULY 14, 2021

In a 3D environment, flat plans are brought to life, making it possible to visualize and understand precisely how a home’s design will come together. Tips for Using 3D Digital Models to Visualize and Sell Homes. It’s an accurate representation of the materials used to build a home, which takes the guesswork out of estimating.”

Modeling 105

Modeling Sketchup Drawings Visualization 105

Green Building Law Update

JUNE 1, 2015

And the bill does not ban microbeads used in science research or fluid visualization and fluid flow analysis. Many of the desirable properties of plastic, that it is low cost, durable, and corrosion resistance, also contribute to the rate at which it is consumed, discarded and is accumulating in our environment.

Maryland 120

Maryland Guidelines Products New Jersey 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Essentially, 3D BIM lets you create and visualize the building's design. It includes the structure's geometry, such as walls, floors, roofs, and other architectural elements, as well as their physical properties like materials and finishes. What is 4D BIM?: Scheduling 4D BIM adds the dimension of time to the 3D BIM model.

BIM 98

BIM Modeling Schedule Visualization 98

Construction Specifier

MARCH 27, 2025

Project owners demand that architects and designers select more sustainable materials, whether a company is constructing a multifamily residential, commercial, or industrial building. Due to its properties, aluminum in particular does not need additional treatments to resist high heat or high humidity in environments. 19, and 25.4

Sustainability 59

Sustainability Design Certification Materials 59

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 3, 2022

Scope of work documents may cover information such as who will complete certain parts of the project or what kinds of materials are going to be used. . These visual documents represent the final design and give something for the customer and contractor to review and agree on before work begins. . Acceptable material deviations.

Documentation 98

Documentation Construction Schedule Permits 98

BD+C

APRIL 20, 2023

13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/20/2023 - 08:21 Sustainability Biophilic design, microgrids, and decarbonization—these are three of the trends, technologies, and strategies IMEG’s market and service leaders believe are poised to have a growing impact on the built environment.

Education 98

Education Environment Green Organization 98

Constructonomics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

By using reclaimed wood, builders are blending the childhood dream with the need to recycle materials and step away from fossil fuel. If you think of the design elements found in a church, it’s not hard to visualize it as a home. Construction uses waste material such as old tires or cans to create a honeycomb lattice structure.

Green 100

Green Resource Housing Materials 100

Construction Specifier

MARCH 12, 2021

As buildings become more complex and connected, the demand for BUILDING materials supporting high-performance facilities has also increased. This includes building controls, lighting, electrical and digital infrastructure, audio/visual (A/V), and other aspects of the structure. Photos © Legrand. by Patrick Ford.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 4, 2020

Recent developments in virtual reality (VR) technology allow for the visualization of unbuilt information as full-scale occupiable environments, providing previously unavailable insight to designers, clients, and other stakeholders. BIM to VR for spatial visualization. Image © Amber Bartosh.

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