BD+C

MARCH 14, 2023

Reaping the benefits of offsite construction, with ICC's Ryan Colker 0 dbarista Tue, 03/14/2023 - 14:24 Ryan Colker, VP of Innovation at the International Code Council, discusses how municipal regulations and inspections are keeping up with the expansion of off-site manufacturing for commercial construction.

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Santa Cruz Architect

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The construction industry is undergoing a transformative phase thanks to breakthroughs in material science. Advanced construction materials are revolutionizing the way we build, offering enhanced durability, sustainability, and efficiency. From self-healing concrete to smart materials, the possibilities seem limitless.

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The Architecture Designs

APRIL 18, 2024

This comprehensive guide explores the intricate process of home, floor, and basement construction, offering insights, tips, and recommendations to help you navigate this complex journey successfully. Foundation Construction : The foundation is the backbone of any home, providing support and stability.

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Deezen

APRIL 4, 2023

As architecture has evolved it has become detached from an understanding of construction and engineering that was once at the profession's core, writes Eleanor Jolliffe. Architects may not always have been called architects but for most of history there have been someones who "designed" shelter and guided its construction.

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Architizer

JANUARY 3, 2022

Some architects have been aware of our industry’s addiction to carbon for many years; however, it was only in early 2019 that knowledge of the devastating effects of architecture and construction’s love affair with concrete became widespread and mainstream. Add water and sand to this mixture and you will have concrete.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

If passed into law, the Carbon Emissions (Buildings) Bill would require building regulations to be amended to limit the roughly 50 million tonnes of CO2 that are emitted from the materials and construction of buildings in the UK every year. The construction industry is ready for it".

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Deezen

MARCH 20, 2023

The undersides of each balcony were left exposed, yet sealed with a polyurethane seal, to reveal hints at the building's CLT construction. CLT is another example of how we are leading the way with innovations that will challenge and improve current building practises in the industry."

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Santa Cruz Architect

AUGUST 11, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative technology, revolutionizing various industries. Building codes are essential regulations that ensure the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of structures. Furthermore, AI can assist in real-time monitoring and compliance during the construction phase.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Erik Barth Regulations Mass Timber Wood The Changing Built Environment The U.N.’s s International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) sixth assessment report on climate change is an urgent call to action for the building industry. The building industry accounts for approximately 39% of all global greenhouse gas emissions.

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BD+C

JULY 20, 2023

Fire-Rated Systems in Light-Frame Wood Construction 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/20/2023 - 09:38 Multifamily Housing Find guidance on designing and building some of the most cost-effective, code-compliant fire-rated construction systems. While “fireproof” is probably not attainable, fire-resistant construction is well within reach.

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Building and Interiors

APRIL 8, 2022

We can see a drastic change in the plumbing and construction industry today. The industries show accelerated growth and no signs of slowing down. MEP consulting engineers are well-versed in a variety of commercial building issues. MEP consulting engineers are well-versed in a variety of commercial building issues.

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Deezen

JUNE 10, 2022

Timber wall systems will need to pass a large-scale fire safety test before they can be used on medium-rise residential blocks in England under building regulations being introduced by the UK government. I urge the industry to act quickly". Above: the Grenfell Tower fire prompted a review of building regulations.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Read: Manifesto of Canadian Design urges designers to "un-f**k" their industry Across from the stage, the team installed benches made of wood, concrete and steel, which form a fan-shaped seating area that holds about 1,700 people. There is space for an additional 250 people on the grass.

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BD+C

MAY 13, 2014

Leaders of America’s design and construction industry – along with building owners and operators - for the first time have agreed to promote resilience in contemporary planning, building materials, design, construction and operational techniques as the solution to making the nation’s aging infrastructure more safe and secure.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 15, 2014

The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Labour announced that it will start using drones to help inspectors record when construction sites are breaking laws, Arabian Industry reports.

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Landscape Architecture Magazine

MARCH 14, 2024

To meet the ambitious climate targets ahead, designers, developers, and construction firms need common standards. The Embodied Carbon Harmonization and Optimization (ECHO) Project is an industry effort to standarize embodied carbon reporting across carbon calculators, rating systems, and other platforms. By Timothy A.

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Architizer

JANUARY 17, 2024

Performing as a cloud platform, Hyper allows architects to efficiently collaborate with other construction industry professionals and accelerate both the design and construction process. The architectural plans are instantly reconfigurable through real-time processes. Learn more and review this tool > CONIX.AI

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Matt Fajkus Architecture

JANUARY 25, 2018

Preface by Matt Fajkus: There is a saying that goes something like this, “Engineers have to know everything about one thing, and architects have to know a little about everything.” This includes coordinating with all consultants – especially engineers, who bring great value and technical expertise to any given project.

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Deezen

JUNE 14, 2022

Over the fifty years of my career architectural education has progressively shifted its focus away from issues of construction and buildability," said Paul Hyett, who is an expert witness at the ongoing Grenfell Tower Inquiry. Should we look at the building regulations with respect or as something to be got round?

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BD+C

AUGUST 4, 2014

Architects Codes Energy-Efficient Design Mechanical Systems Building Owner Legislation On the Drawing Board Contractors Regulations Designers Standards Engineers Facility Managers Industrial Facility Building Technology Warehouses Codes and Standards Energy Efficiency HVAC M/E/P Systems'

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Deezen

MARCH 23, 2023

Dezeen is not aware of any larger CLT buildings constructed since. Dalston Works is a mixed-use development in east London It was designed by local architecture studio Waugh Thistleton Architects – a Shoreditch-based timber specialist that has been predominantly working with engineered wood since 2003.

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BD+C

MARCH 19, 2024

3 reasons to consider green products for your next building project rcassidy Tue, 03/19/2024 - 14:13 Casey Smyth Building Enclosure Systems Green Building Products Moisture Protection Moisture Control/Building Envelope In recent years, there has been a sharp focus on creating a more sustainable building industry.

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Architizer

MAY 6, 2024

In the last few years, countless AI tools have been developed to analyze quantifiable and measured conditions such as temperature, light metrics, airflow, and even building codes and regulations. Still, cognitive computing is a tool that can be employed not only for post-construction projects but also during the conceptual design stage.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 15, 2014

The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Labour announced that they will start using drones to help inspectors record when construction sites are breaking laws, Arabian Industry reports. Architects Codes Building Owner Legislation Contractors Regulations Designers Standards Engineers Facility Managers Building Team Codes and Standards'

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DesignRulz

JULY 17, 2023

Recognizing the Value of Architects Architects dedicate years to their education and training, acquiring a deep understanding of design principles, building codes, construction techniques, and project management. The Complexities of Architectural Practice Architects face numerous challenges throughout the design and construction process.

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Deezen

MARCH 2, 2023

Architects in Turkey believe that the scale of destruction caused by the earthquakes on 6 February was exacerbated by poor construction in the country caused, in part, by a disregard for legislation. Architects believe that last month's earthquake destruction was exacerbated by poor construction. Most of them were residential.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The RWC is constituted by a diversity of ecosystems – coastal, wetland, salt marsh, mudflat and forest – each providing ecosystem services such as the provisioning of habitats and regulating temperature. In Liverpool, this is namely due to an extensive history of land clearing, heavy industrial and sand mining occupation.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 26, 2013

What are the major trends likely to affect the green building industry and markets in the U.S. As one of the world''s leading green building consultants, keynote speakers and authors, Jerry Yudelson thinks he knows the answers. He offers his green building mega-trends for 2014: read more.

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Architecture Ideas

MARCH 28, 2022

The primary purpose of precast walls is to accelerate the construction process. The primary objective of using precast panels is to quicken the construction process. Architects and engineers have more planning and design freedom with precast concrete panels. What are the Benefits of Using Precast Concrete Panels? Aesthetics.

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aasarchitecture

APRIL 4, 2022

With their twin-pillared strategy of sustainability and digitalisation, BEEAH Group works across six key industries that include waste management and recycling, clean energy, environmental consulting, education and green mobility. The 9,000 sq. Photo © Hufton+Crow. Photo © Hufton+Crow. Photo © Hufton+Crow.

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Santa Cruz Architect

APRIL 30, 2022

Construction is a major carbon dioxide emitter, with eight percent of global emissions traceable to the cement industry and another eight percent coming from steel production. Where will the wood used for construction be doing the most good for the environment — in the ground as a living tree, or in a beam as part of a high-rise?

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Mining Construction Construction Industrial 76

Deezen

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

And this, if many, many architects are to be believed, is the root of all evil in the construction sector. It pulled apart, in forensic detail over two-and-a-half years, the construction job on a refurbishment project completed shortly before the blaze. Like most UK public sector projects, Grenfell was made a design and build job.

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aasarchitecture

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

EDGE Suedkreuz Berlin offers a new vision of a sustainable future for construction with timber. A modular wood and concrete system was used for construction, comprising timber columns and prefabricated timberhybrid slab panels. The project consists of two buildings: the larger Carré and the smaller Solitaire. Photo © HGEsch.

Sustainability 52

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Deezen

JULY 7, 2023

Some of the designs explore radical materials and construction techniques, while others are intended to provoke a rethink about current building practices. Built on a former railyard site, these seven timber structures – two houses and five open pavilions – target a CO2 footprint of 3.8

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Regulations for developing infrastructure is a rigid, bureaucratic process that makes it difficult to insert the flexibility necessary for participatory planning. The post ORG Engages in Sustainable Planning and Develops the D4PV Project Constructing Marine Multifunctional Landscape Infrastructures appeared first on Journal.

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aasarchitecture

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Supported by new scientific research institutes and driven by environmental considerations, the city is becoming a centre for developing industries focussing on new energy and materials, artificial intelligence and aerospace. Jinghe New City is growing as a science and technology hub north of Xi’an in China’s Shaanxi province.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Above: EcoCocon straw construction system is one of many materials in Revalu's dataset. The interface on Revalu's digital platform are designed to make sustainability data easy to understand "The vision is to really make climate targets tangible for the industry and to ensure that people are able to make shifts very fast," said Brockstedt. "At

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