Construction
Commercial building and facilities management resources for corporate facility executives, building operators and facility managers in all industry and service sectors. Construction articles below.
Greening The Building Envelope
The road to a more sustainable future for building materials and products is multi-faceted.
For Your Multi-Site Projects, Are Contractors Part Of The Solution?
A new study explores critical success factors for multi-site projects, from the perspectives of both owners and contractors.
Children’s Hospital Opens New Bone Marrow Transplant And Cellular Therapies Unit
The eight-room unit at Atrium Health's Levine Children's Hospital features a specialized air filtration system that allows vulnerable patients to leave their rooms.
U.S. Cities Adopt Stricter Building Energy Codes
More cities and states are working together to slash energy consumption in buildings, with implementing more stringent building codes as a first step.
Did You Miss Our “How JOC Helps Create Award Winning Facilities” Webinar?
View this free video webinar and learn how your peers are utilizing Job Order Contracting (JOC) best practices to complete award-winning projects.
$28.5M Update Earns Whiteman AFB Clinic LEED v4 Certification
The Air Force collaborated with architects at Hoefer Wysocki to transform the clinic into one of the first facilities to earn USGBC’s most advanced sustainability rating.
How To Calculate Square Footage In Your Facility, The Easy Way
Inaccurate square footage metrics can lead to major issues, including complications with building projects and excess spending across multiple facilities.
The Top 6 Benefits Of An Office Relocation
Although office relocation can be an unwelcome distraction for some employees, moving your office can result in a more comfortable, productive, and appealing space for all.
Vanderbilt University Residence Hall Safely Imploded
Close to students and a major roadway, implosion of a Vanderbilt University residence hall required months of careful planning. Watch how it all came down.
Friday Funny: Feeling Groovy?
HGTV has restored the beloved Brady Bunch house to its groovy 1970s glory and is giving fans a chance to “live like a Brady.”
IMETCO Launches Refreshed Website
IMETCO launches a redesigned website to mark a milestone in the company’s history. The new website offers visitors a new online experience.
Coil Anodized Aluminum Paneling Makes Korean Heritage Shine
When Gyeongju City decided to build a showpiece structure for the center of the Gyeongju Cultural Expo Park, the team knew it would have to be exceptional.
Data Analysis And Its Strategic Role In Higher Education Facilities Management
Data analysis helps higher education facility managers better understand their facilities, so that their campuses can be positioned to thrive tomorrow.
American Concrete Institute Releases New Concrete Repair Guide
ACI 562-19 gives building officials increased confidence that concrete repairs are performed in a way that provides an acceptable level of protection for the public.
Did You Miss Our “Improving The Project Closeout Process” Webinar?
View this free video webinar and learn about new trends and best practices for making the project closeout hand-off an easier, more efficient process.
Adaptive Reuse Creates New Healthcare Facility
In Moorestown, NJ, designing a cancer care center included both existing and new elements.
Physical Activity, Sustainable Materials Create Healthy Residence Halls
Residence halls can be designed to promote physical activity and healthy habits, while using healthy materials and building systems to provide a healthy environment.
Contractor, Community Team Up To Transform Youth Football Fields
The D.C. Housing Authority opted for Job Order Contracting to solve storm water drainage challenges and get community sports fields ready for football season.
Building A Museum On An Island, Challenges And Success
Phelps Construction Group recently completed the new Statue of Liberty Museum on Liberty Island.
Using Glass Railings In Facility Projects
Trex Commercial Products address three common concerns when specifying this glazing in building projects.
Friday Funny: Construction Machines Of The Future, LEGO Style
Through a series of visionary LEGO models designed by fans of all ages, the FutuRE:BUILD contest and exhibition revealed the imaginative power of machine technology.
Fusion 285 Wall System Features JM Cladstone Water & Fire Block
New Fusion™ 285 wall system is designed for performance and safety, and is first system to meet new NFPA 2019 regulations.
Historic Bell Tower Restored At Little Rock, AR Church
Restoration experts with Western Specialty Contractors used a stippling method to match the bell tower's original terra cotta appearance.
Friday Funny: Escherian Stairway To Nowhere
Visitors to China’s The Other Place guesthouse can experience the mysterious world of M.C. Escher in two optical illusion-inspired rooms designed by Studio 10.
Measuring The Value Of Resilient Design And Construction
A new report from the Portland Cement Association suggests that reinforced concrete structures reduce recovery costs after disasters hit and are likely to save money in the long run.
College Opens New Location With Job Order Contracting
Tarrant County College opted to use Job Order Contracting (JOC) for its major renovation, allowing multiple projects to be completed through a single contract.
6th Annual National Fall Prevention Safety Stand-Down Announced
In early May, OSHA will join with occupational safety organizations for the week-long event that focuses on preventing falls in construction, the industry’s leading cause of fatalities.
Making The Connection: Aligning Facilities Investments With Organizational Mission
Developing a long-term facilities investment strategy all stakeholders can rally around is a difficult task. Here are five steps to aligning facility investment with mission.
USGBC Launches LEED v4.1 For City, Community, Residential Projects
This new version of the LEED green building program raises the bar for sustainable housing and cities.
Aligning Facility Investment With Organizational Mission
Facilities are often one of the most valuable assets for an organization, but developing a long-term facilities investment strategy the organization can rally around is a difficult task. This eBook discusses five steps for aligning facility investments with organizational mission.
Linetec Introduces Two New Wood Grain Finishes
Linetec has added two new patterns, Aged Light Oak and Aged Dark Oak, to its Gold Series Palette of wood grain finishes for architectural aluminum products.
Friday Funny: This New Eatery’s Already Under Water. (Literally.)
Submerged 17 feet below sea level, Under — the world’s largest underwater restaurant — gives diners from around the world a look at Norway's diverse sea life.
Leading Universities, Colleges Adopt PlanGrid
Forty higher education institutions now use PlanGrid's construction productivity software to efficiently build and maintain their campuses.
USGBC Releases New Timber Traceability LEED Credit
New pilot credit increases transparency in timber supply chains and reduces the risk of illegally harvested wood being used in buildings.
Friday Funny: A Mixer With A Twist
This truck may look like a typical cement mixer, but it’s really a gigantic whisky cocktail machine dubbed The Monkey Mixer.
Summer Construction: Effectively Plan And Execute Your Campus Projects
From small city colleges to large research universities, schools across the U.S. rush to complete renovations and construction projects during the summer months, when traffic on campus is minimal. This eBook explains how schools can start projects faster by changing their project delivery.
Scope Today, Success Tomorrow: Operations Benefits Of Your Scope Of Work
The operational benefits of clear, comprehensive Scopes of Work extend beyond the budget estimate and ripple throughout the life of the project.
Five Construction Project Planning Tips For The Public Sector
Summer feels far away, but government officials need to think months ahead. Here are some actions to take now to ensure your summer projects succeed.
Practicing Sound Design For Student Housing
Understanding sound isolation, mechanical noise and vibration control, and room acoustics is essential, and KWK Architects of St. Louis, MO provides insight on designing facilities that deliver.
The Effects Of Regenerative Elevators On Generators
Although recent advancements in technology have made elevators more energy efficient than ever, regenerative type of drives in elevators can prevent a building’s generator from performing its essential job.
