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. They also want them to prove it doesn't extend into a zone that leans back into the site. I used the floor's offset parameter to move it up above the surface by the zoning height required.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Americans Agree On Strict Building Codes for Fire, Flood Zones. Another 57% support the idea of making building in risky zones completely illegal and more than half agreed those living in dangerous areas should be paid to relocate. cbroderick. Tue, 09/08/2020 - 09:37.

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Pro Builder

JULY 16, 2021

On HorizonTV this week, get a look inside (and out) of the New New Home, designed for the wants and needs of post-COVID homebuyers, including multiple, well-scaled work and workout zones, outdoor living, and flex spaces that exemplify housing's future. Watch the video below. Watch more from HorizonTV here. . . Show Village.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 24, 2021

The current flows through the flux coated welding electrode—the coating makes sure the weld zone isn’t exposed to air while the rod is melting. It’s a good idea to do your research and read blog posts, such as this one titled When to Stick Weld vs. MIG Weld , before getting started. This rod is where “stick” welding gets its name from.

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Pro Builder

MAY 8, 2023

Each primer focuses on a component of land-use policy and the impact it has on builders and buyers: density, zoning, and development review. Density In many communities, zoning laws restrict the amount of land that can be used for residential purposes, often in the form of minimum lot sizes or density requirements.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 9, 2023

Fresh Takes on the Family Entry to Meet the Needs of Today's Homeowners ibush Mon, 01/09/2023 - 06:00 A “family entry” from the garage or driveway provides a practical solution for today's families, acting as both a transition space and drop zone Larry W. The drop zone area is the perfect spot for mail, keys, and phone chargers F.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 6, 2022

Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Ideas for Greater Housing Choice. An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a relatively new term for a very old idea. An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a relatively new term for a very old idea. Experts Say Relaxed Zoning Rules Will Boost Housing Supply. Mon, 06/06/2022 - 12:04.

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Green Industry Professionals

JULY 24, 2017

Power Zone president believes the idea of putting a robot in charge of lawn care will eventually make the cut.

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Virginia Zoning IDEA 58

Pro Builder

MAY 22, 2023

But the Desert Comfort Idea Home , a high-performance, net-zero–energy custom home built in the Sonoran Desert north of Phoenix, the latest in a series of Idea Homes produced by Pro Builder , is very real … and it delivers all of the comforts a desert oasis promises. Architects: Peterssen/Keller Architecture, Minneapolis.;

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HardHatChat

JUNE 15, 2010

But I was always drawn to the idea of commitment. This means that all parties working on a job (us, the client, subcontractors and architects) have access to all job files 24/7, which is ideal when you have multiple projects in different time zones. I understand the word “commitment” can be scary to some people, especially guys.

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ENR Construction

MAY 12, 2017

Energy consultant Patrick Long sees opportunies for construction and other fields to adapt ideas and technologies from other industries.

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DebunkTheBIM

MAY 19, 2012

Have you got any idea how silly you look and sound? I also sympathize with the pain that you must be experiencing, as a fish out-of-the water, pushed from your comfort zone, but hey, it is time to change tack, simple bluff will no longer work. Have you got any idea how silly you look and sound. ► August. (3). ► 2011.

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BD+C

MARCH 26, 2024

Surveillance Surveillance or the idea of “see and be seen” to inhibit acts of vandalism. Zoning Security As we extend into the interior of the school campus allowing zones of the school to be quickly and independently shuttered while providing spaces for students to seek refuge.

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Pro Builder

MAY 18, 2021

The following kitchen design examples include these ideas and many more. . Directly beyond the outdoor room’s living zone is a trellised space for dining al fresco. B: A drop zone and walk-in pantry provide a place for occupants to leave their keys and shopping bags upon arrival . House Plans for a Post-COVID Reality.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Construction contractors like you are primarily in the "Hurry Up" and "Wait" zone. Hurry up and answer the call from the customer. Wait to make the appointment. Hurry up and get to the job. Wait for the customer to come home, to be available. Hurry up and create the proposal. Wait for a decision.

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Zoning Construction Contractors Schedule 97

HardHatChat

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

This means that all parties working on a job (us, the client, subcontractors and architects) have access to all job files 24/7, which is ideal when you have multiple projects in different time zones. If you have more ideas for decreasing operating costs, I’d love to hear them. Well, it’s a domino effect of savings. Bill Di Santo.

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Carol Hagen

APRIL 22, 2015

Adding visual symbols on HAZOPs, P and IDs and construction safety studies are also a good idea. Besides placing signs or symbols, shading work zones with open trenches, equipment traffic flow or crane boom reach, possible falling objects, etc is beneficial too. How bout scaffolding locations on the jobsite and lift placement.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

The center will be an interactive and interdisciplinary environment designed specifically to generate new ideas and teamwork. Open atriums and courtyards will bring in natural light and interaction zones will unite key science disciplines. The labs and spaces will enable researchers to collaborate openly across departments.

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BD+C

MAY 20, 2024

Quiet Zone or Tech-Free Zone Designating zones just for quiet work (no phone calls!) office, we have a quiet zone at one end of our floorplate near the leadership area. Innovation Hub Generating really big ideas rarely happens in a vacuum. Photo © Devon Banks, courtesy Gensler 1. In Gensler’s Washington, D.C.

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Revit OpEd

MARCH 25, 2020

One cause I've identified is HVAC Zones. I've been able to resolve each on so far by deleting the related zone(s) and creating the zone(s) again. I haven't figured out what is going wrong with the zones. I'm just calling it corruption for now but I have no idea if it is something I can prevent or see first yet.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 4, 2020

Housing Design Matters offers the idea that with recent changes in how we use our homes, it could be easier and more logical to go the ADU route than purchasing an entirely new home. From a zoning perspective, if a space has a range or cook-top, it is considered an additional dwelling and thus not allowed in single-family zoning.

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BD+C

APRIL 13, 2024

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. Residences at Alameda Marina Community-focused, recreational uses lay out a clear idea of why people want to be here. Alameda Marina.

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Construction Equipment

JULY 15, 2015

The Asphalt Operations Safety Innovation Award recognizes the development and implementation of ideas that lead to improved worker safety in a roadway work zone, plant site or quarry environment, and companies whose safety practices go above and beyond normal safety practices.

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The Korte Company

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Mixed-use development is a very old idea. Mixed-use developments are quite popular in urban and suburban communities these days, but the idea is far from new. Below, we’ll discuss the history of mixed-use development. Then we’ll cover the key factors working in favor of—and against—these developments.

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Finance St. Louis Las Vegas Sewer 81

Wolgast Corporation

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Some businesses can operate anywhere and will be able to easily get a rental cost number to plug into their plan, but other operations need a more robust and well developed idea of a building designed for their particular use.

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Work Gearz

OCTOBER 5, 2020

In this article I am going to tell you some unique gifting ideas for the construction workers of which you might not have thought before! Milwaukee Hoodie M12 12V Lithium-Ion Heated Jacket KIT Front and Back Heat Zones -All Sizes and Colors – Battery and Charger Included. Heating Zones: Chest & Back. Buy on Amazon.

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BD+C

APRIL 15, 2024

Innovators Have Different Work Spaces at the Office The creative process requires both time and access to physical spaces to ideate, bounce ideas off colleagues, incubate, collaborate, experiment, and refine new ideas that bring value to a company. Innovators have a wide array of spaces to choose from at the office.

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Innovation Office IDEA Organization 84

BD+C

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Combining generations and income levels is also critical to a community’s long-term resiliency, adds Liebman, who carried out these ideas in the master plan for Arverne in the Rockaways in Queens. That meant proximity to transit, jobs, schools, retail, public access to parks and recreation, and other social infrastructure.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Bernie Heer in his Contractor Profit Zone blog advocates for client appreciation events, where you invite recent and potential clients, and key referral leaders, for an in person than-you event. He suggests an idea to induce attendance and make the event more fun: With your invitations, send a sealed envelope and mark it “No Peeking.”.

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Revit OpEd

JUNE 13, 2012

He closed wondering if I could offer any advice, ideas or a solution. The essence of my response via email: HVAC Zones are meant to combine spaces into larger more coherent collections for engineering purposes. The HVAC Zones have a different purpose and are not meant for band-aiding spaces together. Aaron Maller.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 18, 2024

The idea of building resilience has become more topical as everyone comes to terms with the fact that changing climate conditions seem inevitable. Each building envelope deals with differences as unique as the climate region or zone it is constructed in.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

ADU Design Ideas for Greater Housing Choice. As such, obtaining a permit requires the homeowner to inform neighbors of the project and allow for public input at a zoning board meeting. Explain zoning issues. Builders Turn to ADUs to Fast Track Affordable Housing. Much Ado About ADUs. Communicate timelines clearly.

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DebunkTheBIM

OCTOBER 18, 2012

He spoke about Zero Emissions Design (ZERO-E) and how the next generation of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and parametrics integration is being applied to this leading research project …” Note, we aren’t talking 3D zones or intelligent objects of any complexity! Could someone please introduce them to the idea of integrated schedules?

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Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Americans Agree on Strict Building Codes for Fire, Flood Zones. NAHB’s 130,000 members share insights and ideas that are priceless in today’s economic climate. NAHB New Chair to Tackle Regulation and Promote Trades. How Excessive Design Standards Hurt Affordability.

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Construction Marketing Ideas

JULY 29, 2012

Yes, these feelings quite often affect me as I struggle with breaking free of the marketing comfort zone. Usually the best construction marketing ideas are the simplest and closest to home: Building on repeat and referral business is always the most productive activity.

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Construction IDEA Zoning Budgeting 59

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

A more efficient conditioned air distribution system optimizes zoned heating, cooling, and fresh-air ventilation equipment for ideal indoor comfort. ton variable refrigerant flow (VRF) zone-controlled heat pump system to provide space heating and cooling. Desert Comfort: Next-Gen HVAC and Indoor Air Quality. Wed, 09/28/2022 - 12:05.

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Zoning Arizona Denver Maine 52

BD+C

JUNE 18, 2024

What makes the idea of using TEs in building exteriors so exciting? We compared performance with a conventional system in various climate zones and weather systems. And we could even generate electricity when the spaces are not occupied. But that’s not all. Once again, the results exceeded our expectations.

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