Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 8, 2018

The actual construction of the building was fairly straightforward because a fabricator custom-cut the wood pieces, so no sawing had to take place on the jobsite. Kaiser said a building like this is possible today because of increased concern about sustainability. As Green Construction Grows, So Could Cross-Laminated Timber.

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Constructonomics

NOVEMBER 4, 2012

are constructed off-site in a protected factory-style setting, the fabrication of the building itself can be started at the same time that foundation is being formed onsite. Because modular buildings, like residential homes, office buildings, hotels, hospitals, schools, etc.,

Industrial 255

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

From the exterior cladding to the interior finishes, the materials used can have a significant impact on the overall functionality, sustainability, and visual appeal of the building. Acoustic panels can be made from a variety of materials, including fiberglass, mineral wool, and fabric-wrapped panels.

Commercial 187

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Natural Building

JANUARY 6, 2011

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

Sustainability 53

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Lets Build

MARCH 10, 2022

By fabricating building components in a controlled environment, projects are less prone to delays and come with an additional benefit—workers have safe, comfortable conditions in which they can be more productive, leading to higher-quality products. Free eBook: Quick guide to Lean practices for construction professionals.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 23, 2020

The first hallmark of sustainability: Put on a roof that lasts a long time. was charged with designing and overseeing the installation of a durable, sustainable and long-lasting roof for the arena. was charged with designing and overseeing the installation of a durable, sustainable and long-lasting roof for the arena.

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BD+C

AUGUST 31, 2018

Major new developments at engineering and engineering/architecture firms in 2017-18: BURNS & MCDONNELL strengthened its direct-hire construction offering with the acquisition of two specialty contractors: AZCO, a full-service industrial constructor and pipe and metal fabricator based in Appleton, Wis.;

Engineering 58

Engineering Security Houston Sustainability 58

Natural Building

MARCH 29, 2011

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

Green 61

Green Sustainability Architecture Housing 61

ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Sustainability, history, quality and safety were themes throughout the process of replacing a deteriorated timber-decked bridge above a NJ Transit rail line with a high-strength prestressed single-span concrete box beam superstructure fabricated off site to help expedite construction.

NJ 69

NJ Railroad Fabrication Roads 69

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

By Ryan Shure Photo ©sunflowereyy/Bigstockphoto.com With the United States government eyeing net-zero operations by the year 2050, all sectors of the economy are scrambling to improve their eco-friendliness and enhance sustainability. What are green roofs? There are two broad categories of green roofs: extensive and intensive.

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PC Construction

AUGUST 22, 2024

Upon completion of this first phase next year, The Metro will house offices, multipurpose rooms, community gathering and assembly spaces, numerous tenant spaces, and a 15,000-square-foot fabrication center.

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Natural Building

MARCH 24, 2021

This is sustainable because the materials have low embodied energy, are locally abundant, and can create energy-efficient buildings. In southwestern North America in the 17th century, slightly sloped flat roofs with parapet walls were customary, built using logs covered with twigs or fabric and then adobe mud.

Sustainability 52

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 10, 2023

Page Pipeline Supplies are expert steel fabricators and manufacturers of pipe supports, respected in the mechanical industry for their assembly of prefabricated brackets and Forest Stewardship Council wood insulation blocks.

Fabrication 75

Fabrication Sustainability Products Industrial 75

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The next phase of sustainability in luxury hotels 0 qpurcell Fri, 09/15/2023 - 11:42 Hotel Facilities The luxury hotel market has seen an increase in green-minded guests looking for opportunities to support businesses that are conscientious of the environment. And consumers are happy to spend more money on those brands.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Materials Environment Green 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 25, 2023

How can firms build more sustainably? Finally, Jon offers his views on sustainability in construction and talks about the technologies and innovations to keep an eye on. ” Another “low-hanging fruit” with sustainability is optimizing the design phase and ensuring we make those sustainable decisions early on.

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Sustainability Organization Fabrication Industrial 94

Green Building Law Update

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Greenbuild has become much more than only “green building” as sustainability has become woven into the fabric of business, the conference has evolved into the watering hole for leaders across the entire environmental industrial complex. And Greenbuild is sustainable. more than food prep). I have attended a lot of Greenbuilds.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 19, 2023

A low-carbon strategy has been implemented across the development, which includes highly insulated and airtight building fabric, with an optimized façade, energy efficient MEP systems and the provision of renewable sources and highly efficient photo voltaic panels. Enabling works on the 3.3

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Green Leases Security Fabrication 84

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Anna Claire Beethoven and Brittney Just, CID, IIDA, LEED Green Associate K-12 Schools Flooring Green Specifications Green Building Products Wood Sustainability According to the U.S. As designers, we must ask ourselves this question as we continue constructing and promoting sustainable designs. Ask yourself, what is making them smile?

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Materials Products Green Environment 98

Pro Builder

DECEMBER 30, 2021

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. Mostly, we work from home now, so we need real work spaces in our homes.

Innovation 97

Innovation Design Office Fabrication 97

BD+C

JUNE 10, 2024

Mixed-Use Office Buildings Designers Architects Mass Timber Fire and Life Safety Wood Projects Sustainability 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. 100 Rock Row in Westbrook, Maine.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Technological advancements in curtain wall design tools, materials, prototyping, and fabrication techniques offer new avenues for achieving these lofty design and performance goals. Defining specific requirements for fabrication samples, mockups, and testing.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 3, 2024

AI-powered tools and workflows fundamentally transform how we design and deliver buildings, focused on cost and schedule efficiencies, risk mitigation and improved sustainability performance. With human oversight, AI will flexibly generate construction documents, fabrication models and permit packages in the final formats needed.

Design 98

Design Modeling Architecture Budget 98

Natural Building

AUGUST 6, 2021

17-metre trusses were fabricated on-site and lifted into position with a crane to create a sports hall for Thailand’s Panyaden International School on the outskirts of Chiang Mai. An open lattice structure eliminates the need for air conditioning.

Architecture 98

Architecture Fabrication Materials Design 98

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

The basic difference in the behavior of a truss and a beam is that the truss comprises members that can sustain only axial forces but no bending moment or shear force which are the dominant forces in the beam. Truss members can thus transmit only axial forces (tensile and compressive forces). The displacement can be computed as ……………. (1)

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Concrete Foundation Structural Engineering Materials 197

Construction Enquirer

MAY 16, 2023

The pioneering Zeal hotel will include the integration of renewable energy sources both on and within the building fabric, to deliver an exceptionally low Energy Usage Intensity below 55kWh/m 2 , generating more energy each year than it consumes.

Electrical 92

Electrical Fabrication Conference Plans 92

Construction Marketing

MAY 26, 2021

Steel and aluminum stairs are fabricated as parts that can be assembled on site. Apart from being made from a sustainable material, staircases don’t require electricity to function, so it helps businesses save on utility costs. Designers also add coating or markings to ensure that they comply with local and industry safety standards.

Industrial 156

Industrial Environment Materials Transportation 156

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

We adopted new technologies, embraced sustainable building practices, and were more vocal about the benefits of working in the AEC field. This could involve an increased focus on sustainable construction, leveraging advanced technologies like BIM, and adopting eco-friendly building practices.

Construction 137

Construction Autodesk Industrial Sustainability 137

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Sustainability: A Shift Towards a Circular Economy. Sustainability is the first megatrend to discuss as the world looks for ways to help protect the environment and become more efficient and sustainable. To become sustainable, the culture of construction has to change into one of a circular economy.

Construction 105

Construction Sustainability Materials Environment 105

Work Gearz

OCTOBER 26, 2021

With a wide variety of furs, wools and fabrics the stores and boutiques just get into a festive mood and the sundry styles and specifications might probably leave you dazed. . Both known for their warmth, wool and polyester are probably the most sought out fabrics in winters. Winter shopping is indeed a tedious task. . Very warm .

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SAB Magazine

JUNE 25, 2013

Built 128 years ago on a tiny lot in downtown Toronto, the renewal of this 135m2 single-family residence revitalizes the urban fabric instead of razing it, incorporating as many sustainable systems and ideas as possible within a limited construction budget.

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Constructonomics

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

The fabric lining defines them as yurts – efficient and environmentally friendly housing solutions. As people look to return to simpler constructions that include sustainable building products, rammed earth homes start to make sense. Finding innovative and practical ways to make the most of sustainable resources keeps life green.

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Green Resource Housing Materials 100

Job Order Contracting

MAY 8, 2017

Efficiently managing the numerous renovation, repair, maintenance, sustainability, and minor new construction projects facing real property owners and facilities management teams is critical to the success of every facilities dependent organization. Integrated Project Delivery is built on collaboration.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In addition, the challenge of integrating modern amenities and sustainable practices into an aged infrastructure further adds to the complexity of adaptive reuse projects. The environmental, cultural, and economic sustainability benefits largely outweigh starting from scratch with new materials and generating additional waste.

Innovation 64

Innovation Architecture Fabrication Zoning 64

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

One way to dramatically improve productivity for construction and improve sustainability is to “productize” building systems and common building elements to enable the use of manufacturing methods, enable scale, and increase sustainability – these concepts are the core of Industrialized Construction (IC). . And in Boston,?

Industrial 98

Industrial Construction Roads Infrastructure 98

Work Gearz

JANUARY 2, 2022

The basic reason that cotton and/or leather jeans are good for welding is that these fabrics resist heat and flame. . Are Jeans Good for Welding – What is the Best Fabric? Fabric will always matter. It’s cotton, Nomex, and leather that are the best fabrics for jeans that welders wear. This, however, is not it. .

Fabrication 52

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Green Building Law Update

DECEMBER 13, 2015

Parallams are a fabricated wood product made by gluing strands of second-growth trees together to form a larger and stronger engineered wood product. Weyerhaeuser was the subcontractor that supplied Parallams to Clark Construction for both interior and exterior use.

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Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Understanding of perils at hand and sustaining a perpetual state of alertness is perhaps the number-one best way to prevent accidents. Longer construction projects may even benefit from fabric structures to store equipment and cover incomplete sites. Supervision.

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