Construction Specifier

JULY 13, 2023

By Mike Smalley Everyone has reasonable expectations to feel secure and comfortable while occupying interior environments such as schools, workplaces, hospitals, churches, and entertainment venues. The decisions they make are influenced by constraints and factors related to budget, material availability, and technical capabilities.

Security 52

Security Innovation Environment Safety 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 18, 2024

Low-impact materials – Building materials that generate less waste during manufacturing help cut a project’s environmental footprint significantly. Shared data means improved productivity, fewer errors, less rework, lower costs and less waste on projects. However, there are ways to mitigate these impacts.

Materials 84

Materials Industrial Green Construction 84

Construction Business Owner

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

These costs have surged due to a combination of factors, including supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, increased material prices, and evolving regional risk exposures. Your choice of a broker can make a substantial difference in how effectively you manage construction risks and secure the necessary coverage for your projects.

Risk 354

Risk Insurance Construction Security 354

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 28, 2020

The proper storage of goods is crucial for any business because it offers ample production support and provides opportunities for expansion. Without proper planning before building a business warehouse, you may compromise the safety and security of your products and waste so much money in the long run. Consider The Flooring.

Products 394

Products Inventory Deals Security 394

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

3 Building a Detailed Estimate The best approach to completing is to create a detailed line item estimate via a quantity take-off and associating granular labor, material, equipment, and productivigy data for each line. Normal hour work productivity and cost can vary from non-normal work hours. #6 expanded CSI Masterformat ). #5

Estimating 201

Estimating Construction CSI Compensation 201

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Using Specialty Glazing Central to Achieve Safer School Design 1 kcichowicz Mon, 09/23/2024 - 12:22 Three schools offer examples of how specialty glazing, such as security- and fire-rated glass, can be used to achieve safer school design. However, the glazing in these areas can also be seen as weak links within the building envelope.

Design 52

Design Security Visualization Environment 52

Job Order Contracting

MARCH 10, 2022

Failure to use locally researched detailed unit price repair, renovation, maintenance, and construction task data, inclusive of labor, material, equipment, and productivity. Put more simply, the direct costs and indirect costs of sending crews to repair damaged pipes, cables, pumps, switchgear, etc. are not being managed properly.

Procurement 220

Procurement Airports Renovating Security 220

Building Radar

JULY 30, 2024

With its decentralized and secure nature, blockchain offers significant improvements in supply chain management, enhancing transparency, efficiency, and trust among stakeholders. Every stakeholder can trace the origin and movement of materials, ensuring authenticity and reducing the risk of counterfeit products.

Management 52

Management Construction Security Procurement 52

Construction Marketing

APRIL 28, 2023

According to the Economic Policy Institute , securing a job in a production plant might result in the creation of more than two other positions since the income earned is exhausted in another sector of the economy. Furthermore, finding raw materials will be challenging, resulting in higher acquisition costs and high consumer prices.

Profitability 156

Profitability Products Security Overhead 156

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 4, 2023

mhodges Mon, 12/04/2023 - 08:13 According to Joe Tejeda, Practice Leader for PCF Construction, one of the most pressing issues in the construction industry today is the unforeseen or unintended increase in risk exposures due to rising construction material costs.

Insurance 156

Insurance Risk Security Contractors 156

BD+C

JUNE 17, 2024

Building materials and architectural systems intended to provide added safety and security, such as protection from storms or defense against fire, are often required to meet certain testing standards. These standards simulate how a material or system might perform when subjected to similar situations in application.

Design 52

Design Security Safety Modeling 52

BD+C

JULY 20, 2023

Passing Marks: Transferring Safer School Design to Other Applications 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/20/2023 - 08:43 The benefits of safer school design can improve the safety and security of more general-use projects—especially with the use of passive protection. These concerns can inform designers in areas other than the classroom.

Design 92

Design Security Safety Guidelines 92

Pro Builder

JANUARY 11, 2021

The Products Behind the Finishes in The New American Home 2021. The finished home and related products will be featured in the February 2021 and March/April 2021 issues of Pro Builder. The Complete Home Surge Protection system from Eaton includes the latest technology to keep homes safe and secure with reliable power.

Products 59

Products Security Electrical Visualization 59

Construction Marketing

MARCH 30, 2023

Material Selection Selecting the appropriate materials is essential for designing structures in harsh environments. Advanced composites: Materials like carbon fiber or glass fiber-reinforced polymers provide excellent strength-to-weight ratios and resistance to environmental degradation.

Environment 277

Environment Design Engineering Materials 277

GCP Applied Technologies

OCTOBER 20, 2022

As a leader in global construction products, GCP offers specialty construction chemicals and building materials that are not only high-performing and durable, but help meet sustainability goals. GCP has secured numerous EPDs for our specialty building materials, and collaborates with our partners in specifying and installation.

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Sustainability Materials Certification Products 148

Construction Marketing

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Super sacks are essentially large sacks made of a lightweight, yet durable material. They can be transported by truck, train, or ship, making them an ideal option for companies that need to move large quantities of material quickly and efficiently. They are often used to transport granulated or powdered products.

Transportation 156

Transportation Materials Industrial Products 156

Constructonomics

JANUARY 2, 2014

Productivity is a word that is regularly thrown around the business world. Monitoring everything from costly expenditures to processes and procedures, a productive business is not down to one sole attribute. How Productive Is Your Warehouse? Simple lift and unload settings are a sure way to speed up productivity.

Products 152

Products Equipment Transportation Materials 152

Construction Marketing

JUNE 7, 2021

Practically every product that you can buy have, at one point, passed through some busy loading docks. Additionally, many of the hazards in the docks can be prevented by simply using code-compliant fixtures and materials. Tired workers are prone to blunders that can cause accidents and even drive down productivity.

Safety 289

Safety Accidents Injury Equipment 289

BD+C

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Acoustic Panels Airports Architects Energy-Efficient Design Green Renovation Native American Casinos Sustainable Design and Construction Arena BAS and Security Building Owner Geothermal Technology Green Specifications Sustainable Development Casinos Contractors Brick and Masonry Collegiate Stadiums Designers Cultural Facilities Engineers Building Enclosure (..)

Green 111

Green Products Philadelphia Airports 111

BD+C

APRIL 21, 2023

The current building energy code only addresses operational energy but not the impacts of embodied energy/carbon in building materials. How Do We Compare Building Materials? Embodied carbon , or materials carbon, refers to emissions related to construction and building materials. and therefore less waste.

Sustainability 97

Sustainability Engineering Green Materials 97

BD+C

APRIL 27, 2023

Devin Bowman, Technical Glass Products Passing The Test for Safer School Design With the threat of school-targeted violence, how can the building industry work together to ensure the safety of students and teachers? Schools that intend to improve the security of their buildings through glass do so voluntarily.

Design 90

Design Security Safety Products 90

Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

All sorts of businesses rely on inventory to provide goods and services to their customers, but when it comes to construction, supplies and materials are truly essential. You’ll always have just enough construction supplies and materials. Greg Ragsdale. Thu, 09/01/2022 - 13:29. Without them, work comes to a halt.

Inventory 226

Inventory Resource Construction Materials 226

BD+C

JUNE 12, 2023

Requiring bullet- or forced-entry-resistant materials in exterior doors and windows aligns with the Partner Alliance for Safer School (PASS) K-12 guidelines for the Building Perimeter Layer of a school security plan. One answer is a multilayer approach to school security.

Design 98

Design Security Guidelines Safety 98

BD+C

AUGUST 19, 2024

This strategy is called a multilayered approach to school safety and security and can improve the ability for a cohesive safety and security plan to protect students and faculty. However, secure entry vestibules may need to incorporate fire-rated materials.

Design 52

Design Security Safety Guidelines 52

Safety Services Company

AUGUST 12, 2024

Highlighting pivotal events like OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week (August 12-18, 2024) underscores the essential role that contractor workplace safety plays in safeguarding not only the well-being of your team but also in bolstering productivity and morale. Cultivating a culture of security and efficiency starts with these safety measures.

Safety 113

Safety Contractors Environment Injury 113

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In the US, the Securities and Exchange Commission has been deliberating on a proposed set of disclosure rules since the spring of 2022 and is expected to finalize them this fall. We believe these avoided emissions should fall under an additional category, known as scope 4, that includes the following elements: Product Selection.

Sustainability 126

Sustainability Concrete Products Roads 126

Wolgast Corporation

JUNE 3, 2024

If you’re currently ready for an office remodel, you have the potential to save a considerable amount of money by investing in modern, energy efficient products and installations. We've helped several school clients lower their energy expense and secure incentive money.

Remodeling 62

Remodeling Michigan Office Commercial 62

Building Radar

AUGUST 11, 2024

From AI-driven solutions to advanced materials, these trends are redefining the construction landscape. Advanced Construction Materials The development of advanced construction materials, such as self-healing concrete and high-performance composites, is enhancing the durability and sustainability of construction projects.

Innovation 52

Innovation Construction BIM Materials 52

BD+C

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Of those total emissions, building operations are responsible for 27% of annual global emissions, while embodied carbon emissions—the greenhouse gas emissions generated from the manufacturing, transportation, installation, maintenance, and disposal of building materials—are responsible for 15% of annual GHG emissions. Of that amount, $2.15

Procurement 52

Procurement Life Cycle Construction Materials 52

Construction Junkie

MAY 25, 2021

With intelligent, scalable, and effective security services, you can minimize risk and keep your assets secure. Security is another major risk for many construction sites, with theft and vandalism commonplace and the exposed nature of many sites making them notoriously difficult to protect.

Risk 105

Risk Site Security Construction 105

Building Radar

JULY 25, 2024

By integrating IoT sensors with digital twins, construction companies can gain valuable insights into their supply chains, from material tracking to equipment maintenance. Blockchain Technology Blockchain technology offers a secure and transparent way to manage construction supply chains.

Innovation 52

Innovation Management Construction Inventory 52

Job Order Contracting

MAY 17, 2022

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposal to require that public companies disclose climate-related information. Companies would be required to disclose Scope 3 GHG emission “if material” or if the company has explicitly set climate goals. ISO14064 Boundaries. Organizational. Equity share. Operational. GHG/SEC Reporting.

Regulation 227

Regulation Risk Equity Organization 227

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 12, 2016

Additionally, the conference will offer 22 CPE Accredited Training Workshops that will bring vital training on a wide range of topics, such as architecture, design and BIM, building solutions, materials and sustainable building, safety, security and building, regulation, marketing tools, business skills and innovation. Why Attend?

New York 120

New York Conference Equipment Consulting 120

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 12, 2016

Additionally, the conference will offer 22 CPE Accredited Training Workshops that will bring vital training on a wide range of topics, such as architecture, design and BIM, building solutions, materials and sustainable building, safety, security and building, regulation, marketing tools, business skills and innovation. Why Attend?

New York 120

New York Industrial Construction Conference 120

Lets Build

JANUARY 20, 2023

Daily reports are how everyone involved in the project tracks progress , performance, and productivity. Your construction and maintenance daily log is crucial for: Protecting against disputes Tracking on-site activities Keeping stakeholders in the loop Improving productivity Minimising delays 1.

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Site Construction Documentation Products 148

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

SAFTI FENCE ” is certified to meet California State Fire Marshal (SFM) 12-7A: Materials and Construction Methods for Exterior Wildfire Exposure. This product is used frequently in homes and developments to allow residents clear views to the oceans and the surrounding landscape with additional fire safety for their home.

Safety 98

Safety Security United States Commissioning 98

Building Radar

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Companies must stay ahead of the curve to secure profitable projects and maintain a competitive advantage in the construction industry. This early project identification allows businesses to act quickly, positioning their sales teams to secure projects well before their competitors.

Security 52

Security Contract Construction Industrial 52