Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Built environment sustainability is critical. Facilities and other structure are responsible for 50% of material resources taken from nature, 40% of energy consumption and 50% of total waste resulting is significant land an air degradation. Built Environment Sustainability is critical to environmental and economic security.

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Environment Sustainability Budget Budgeting 260

Job Order Contracting

JULY 2, 2024

Fact: DoD Facilites Sustainment Practices NOT KEEPING PACE with Changing Landscape Delivering integrated and transparent Sustainment Capability must be a priority! This is only possible with the full support accountable leadship leveraging existing robust governance frameworks, s throughout the DoD Sustainment enterprise.

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Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Collaborative repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction, sustainability and the life cycle management of buildings are interrelated. Collaborative repair, renovation, maintenance, and new construction, sustainability and the life cycle management of buildings are interrelated.

Sustainability 246

Sustainability Management Life Cycle Procurement 246

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Sustainable Public Sector Facilities Management is unattainable if current practices are not fundamentally changed. The current mindset across all public sector organizations is not conducive to sustainable facilities management from either economic or environmental perspectives. appeared first on 4BT.

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Construction Business Owner

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Sourcing materials for a project that meet a client’s need for durable, sustainable products that won’t have a negative impact on the project timeline can feel like a search for the Fountain of Youth. Understanding the finite nature of some of these resources is one thing.

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Construction Business Owner

MARCH 4, 2025

Transform Your Fleet With Intelligent Technology ccapoccia Tue, 03/04/2025 - 09:50 The construction industry is one of the most competitive sectors, driven by tight profit margins, strict deadlines, rising material costs and increasing client expectations.

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Profitability Budget Budgeting Resource 177

Job Order Contracting

JULY 30, 2024

Facilities Sustainment, Restoration, and Modification (FSRM) Peter Cholakis Improve facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes and reduce costs July 30, 2024 WHAT? Facilities sustainment – The maintenance and repair activities necessary to keep an inventory of facilities in good working order.

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Sustainability Procurement Plans Management 243

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Improve construction cost visibility and management with a LOCAL, CURRENT, OBJECTIVE, and VERIFIABLE Comprehensive Unit Cost Database with 90,000 granular construction tasks including labor, material, equipment, and productivity details.

CSI 242

CSI Construction Estimating Equipment 242

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Local market, current, verifiable and objective labor, material, equipment, and productivity data sets linked to granular construction tasks. #3. Advancing construction cost estimating data, tools, communications, and technology is central to achieving sustainable facilities management. Detailed line item estimating #2.

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Estimating CSI Construction Equipment 233

The Constructor

OCTOBER 8, 2022

The embodied energy of building material is the total non-renewable energy or primary energy (carbon released) used throughout its entire life cycle, i.e., extraction, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, and disposal. In other words, it is the sum of greenhouse gas emissions attributed to the material during its life cycle.

Materials 264

Materials Life Cycle Construction Sustainability 264

The Constructor

APRIL 21, 2021

Researchers from MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub (CSHub) are working in collaboration with the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS).

Concrete 264

Concrete Materials Sustainability News 264

The Constructor

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

This innovative material not only repairs minor damage autonomously but also converts vehicular movement into usable electricity. As infrastructure demands grow worldwide, smart asphalt emerges as a crucial solution for reducing maintenance costs and creating sustainable transportation networks. What […]

Roads 130

Roads Transportation Electrical Innovation 130

The Constructor

JANUARY 24, 2019

Sustainable innovation is the process in which sustainability considerations including environmental and economy are taken into account from idea.

Sustainability 230

Sustainability Innovation IDEA Accounting 230

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 23, 2023

4 Ways to Ensure Your Next Green Building Project Makes a Real Difference ccapoccia Thu, 03/23/2023 - 14:20 When it comes to green building, many people think about incorporating energy-efficient features such as effective insulation and glazing, adding eco-friendly lighting or using recycled or repurposed materials.

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Green Life Cycle Sustainability Materials 411

The Constructor

OCTOBER 25, 2020

Light-emitting cement is a green construction material designed to illuminate highways, roads, and bicycle lanes without using electricity.

Sustainability 264

Sustainability Roads Electrical Green 264

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. With the growing concerns over climate change, there’s increasing pressure on construction firms to adopt sustainable and eco-friendly methods. Why is sustainable construction important?

Sustainability 158

Sustainability Construction Materials Site 158

Job Order Contracting

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Having a verifiable and granular source of labor, material, equipment, and productivity data greatly improves timely and cost effective decision-making. Adaptable to Market Realities: Ensures projects are not derailed by unexpected cost changes.

CSI 195

CSI Construction Procurement Organization 195

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Sustainability and Facilities Management in the Public Sector are critical issues from both environmental and economic perspectives. All project resource requirements, labor, material, equipment granular costs, productivity, and scheudle are available to all signatory parties.

Sustainability 189

Sustainability Management Procurement Environment 189

Construction Marketing

JULY 7, 2022

However, picking the right color and material can be challenging with the various residential siding options in the market. Determine which color combinations and materials are often installed. Here are some perfect siding materials and colors you could choose for different home styles and architecture: . Fiber cement siding.

Residential 215

Residential Materials Architecture Visualization 215

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Your Team Is Your Greatest Asset ccapoccia Mon, 12/02/2024 - 11:53 In the construction industry, the most valuable asset isn’t machinery, materials or even the projects themselves — it’s the people behind them. Ensuring their health, happiness and overall well-being is key to building a strong, sustainable business.

Resource 156

Resource Sustainability Materials Management 156

The Constructor

JULY 18, 2022

Ashcrete is an environmentally friendly material that is considered a substitute for traditional concrete. The invention of ashcrete is the result of efforts toward the production of sustainable construction materials.

Concrete 279

Concrete Materials Sustainability Products 279

Building Radar

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The construction industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by an increasing focus on sustainability. As businesses and consumers become more eco-conscious, there is a growing demand for sustainable construction products that reduce environmental impact and promote energy efficiency.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Products Industrial Construction 52

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 30, 2024

From navigating economic volatility and fluctuating material costs to labor shortages and productivity issues, construction executives are looking to technology as a motivating force for maintaining a competitive edge and solving challenges. Data collection is also crucial for organizations focused on sustainability efforts.

Construction 296

Construction Debt Organization Security 296

The Constructor

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Living in a densely populated city is no longer a dream and has become quite a nightmare. The rampant environmental degradation, traffic congestion,

Innovation 264

Innovation Sustainability Materials 264

Lets Build

JULY 1, 2022

3D-printed buildings have been popping up more frequently over the last few years, but are they a gimmick, or could they be the future of sustainable construction ? Let’s discuss the benefits and challenges of 3D-printed buildings and whether or not they’re the answer to the problem of sustainable construction. They’re efficient.

Sustainability 148

Sustainability Construction Materials Industrial 148

The Constructor

JULY 19, 2022

Carbon concrete is a sustainable construction material produced from concrete and carbon fibers or bars. The carbon is incorporated into the concrete through mesh-like textile mats placed between its layers or as randomly or uniformly dispersed fibers throughout the concrete. Carbon bars can […].

Concrete 290

Concrete Products Sustainability Materials 290

The Constructor

APRIL 16, 2020

The application of nanotechnology in various building products and materials showed tremendous progress in the construction industry.

Sustainability 162

Sustainability Construction Materials Products 162

The Constructor

JULY 22, 2022

CLT is quite popular in Europe and stands out for its strength, appearance, versatility, and sustainability. CLT is nowadays seeing applications in the construction industry as it is a lightweight material, and builders find it to be an […].

Sustainability 279

Sustainability Materials Engineering Products 279

Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In the world of commercial building design, the choice of materials plays a crucial role in shaping both the aesthetics and efficiency of the final structure. 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.

Commercial 183

Commercial Materials Design Visualization 183

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 8, 2020

Graphene is a wonder material that holds the capacity to convert the oldest building materials into a greener and sustainable option.

Innovation 214

Innovation Concrete Materials Sustainability 214

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Potential for Sustainability For sustainable construction methods, prefab steel is the greener option. The materials used are often recyclable, and the precision in manufacturing leads to less waste during construction. Custom designs and high-quality materials can further increase the price.

Construction 290

Construction Sustainability Materials Design 290

BD+C

MARCH 20, 2023

3 ways prefabrication doubles as a sustainability strategy 0 qpurcell Mon, 03/20/2023 - 11:09 Modular Building Corie Baker, AIA, shares three modular Gresham Smith projects that found sustainability benefits from the use of prefabrication. Utilizing Prefabrication as a Sustainability Strategy 1.

Sustainability 128

Sustainability Environment Materials AIA 128

The Constructor

MARCH 3, 2025

3D-printed neighborhoods represent a revolutionary approach to housing construction, using large-scale additive manufacturing technology to rapidly produce durable, sustainable homes at a fraction of traditional costs.

Housing 130

Housing Products Concrete Innovation 130

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Prices decreased crude petroleum prices were down 3.3%, while unprocessed energy materials prices were down 2.0%., Commercial Construction Costs 2024 Objective, Current, and Local Market Granular Labor, Material, Equipment Commercial Construction Cost Data is exclusively available form Four BT, LLC in expanded CSI MasterFormat.

Construction 242

Construction Commercial CSI Procurement 242

Construction Dive

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Every decision made for a project — from what materials are used to how they’re transported — has a carbon footprint, and each of those choices has a contract associated with them, attorneys say.

Contract 140

Contract Sustainability Transportation Materials 140

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Recently, the focus on sustainable living has increased. Sustainable living refers to incorporating environmentally friendly policies. Construction and building are significant areas where we need to introduce sustainable practices. Sustainable practices, such as energy-efficient windows, also save money in the long run.

Construction 221

Construction Environment Sustainability Software 221

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 23, 2023

They are extremely sustainable, can be up and running in a fraction of the time of other construction types, and offer ample clear span for unmatched mobility. Elite Sustainability One of the greatest advantages of prefabricated steel buildings is their elite sustainability.

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Sustainability Materials Equipment Construction 330