Facilities Planning and Construction.
Tag: Construction
Natural Hazards And Buildings
Whether hurricanes, wildfires, or earthquakes, threats from nature call for renewed look at emergency preparedness plans.
Construction Site Safeguarded With Surveillance And Mass Notification
Graham Construction innovates mobile security solution using Axis products to protect employees, properties, and equipment.
Cupix Enhances 3D Digital Twin Platform
The CupixWorks 2.0 advanced 3D digital twin platform enables people to build smarter, transforming construction sites into easy-to-manage projects, creating value across the entire life cycle of a property.
Tech Training Center Will Be Virginia’s First Net Zero Higher Ed Building
Located at Piedmont Virginia Community College, the Advanced Technical Training Center will join the small number of U.S. community college facilities to achieve net zero energy.
One Years’ Waste Could Build More Than 538 Statues Of Liberty
New research by Compare the Market reveals the number of times different countries could re-create iconic landmarks based on their daily plastic waste.
Construction Safety And Health Advisory Committee Members Named
The 15 ACCSH members will advise and assist the assistant secretary on occupational safety and health in construction standards.
UK, U.S. To Collaborate On Improving The Built Environment
The National Institute of Building Sciences will work with the Centre for Digital Built Britain on the development of the U.S. National Building Information Management (BIM) Program.
Doosan Bobcat Headquarters: Going For Sustainable Gold
Doosan Bobcat recently earned LEED Gold certification with the renovation and expansion of its West Fargo, ND corporate headquarters.
Tensotherm Roof Helps Revitalize Jones Beach Boardwalk Café
Birdair’s twin PTFE tensile roof structure pays homage to original café while providing a modern aesthetic.
Historic Newark Symphony Hall Unveils New Façade, Streetscape Design
A five-year, $50M restoration of New Jersey’s largest Black-led arts and entertainment venue is underway, includes reimagining an entire city block.
Airlines Approve Restart Of Pittsburgh International Airport Terminal Project
After pandemic pause, Pittsburgh International Airport will restart a critical infrastructure project that will build a modern, health-conscious airport.
National Institute Of Building Sciences Joins Global BIM Network
The National Institute of Building Sciences joined more than 2,000 public sector representatives from 100 countries to form a new Global BIM Network.
Building Seismic Safety Council Honors Built Environment Leaders
BSSC recognized individuals and organizations that support its mission of enhancing public safety through improved seismic planning, design, construction and regulation in the building community.
Climate And Human Health-focused Office Building Moves Ahead
State-of-the-art ventilation, touchless features, rooftop green space highlight The Net, an Urban Visions development in downtown Seattle.
5 Tips To Simplify Summer Facilities Project Planning And Execution
Prepping for summer construction? Don’t forget to check these off your to-do list.
Safety During Building Rehabilitation
At secure facilities, building envelope rehabilitation projects don’t have to mean temporary relocation of building users, equipment, or collections.
Hybrid Hatches Solve VDOT Salt Storage Challenge
The Virginia Department of Transportation solves a salt storage problem with corrosion-resistant liners that will help extend its facility's roof durability up to 35 years.
NIBS Convenes Building Information Management Executive Roundtable
Nearly 40 business and government leaders discussed the need for a National Building Information Management Program to improve the relationships, performance and profitability of the increasingly digitalized U.S. AECO industry
Building Transparency Offers Tools To Address Climate Change
Led by tech and building leaders, the nonprofit provides open access data and tools that aim to reduce CO2 emitted in producing materials for the building industry.
Top 10 Sustainability Topics For Real Estate in 2021
The real estate industry will take an increasingly focused view of environmental, social, and governance strategies this year, according to a new Urban Land Institute report.