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Most Contractors Optimistic About Commercial Construction Industry
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Construction Index (CCI) reported continuing optimism in increased demand for construction contractors in Q1 2018. CCI relies on scores in three primary drivers — backlog, new business, and revenue. At the same time, the industry is struggling with a labor shortage. Prefabrication is one model that may alleviate these issues on…
For Ophthalmology, 3D Printing Eliminates Human Donors and Costly Middlemen
3D printing sounds like a concept from a sci-fi movie or an Isaac Asimov novel. It involves creating a physical, three-dimensional object from a digital file. The technology has been used for some time in niche markets, generally for prototyping. However, new breakthroughs are propelling 3D printing into the mainstream, and the technology is poised…
Is Integrated Project Delivery the Future of Construction?
For construction projects, there are an increasing number of methods that are saving money, and enriching collaboration. Conversations within the industry are shifting to integrated project delivery (IPD), but IPD still isn’t widely used. Lean Construction Institute says that the design-bid-build method is still the most popular, even though it is not collaboration heavy. “That’s…
How to Cut Apartment Building Noise In Loud Areas
The growing necessity for urban density has created new challenges for both city planners and architects. Chief among those problems is the issue of urban noise, especially for apartments built near loud areas. New York’s Stephen B Jacobs Group dealt with this problem in their two QE7 towers nearing the end of construction near a…
Washington D.C. Sets Model for the Country’s Sustainable Cities
Though major cities sit on just 2% of the world’s available land, together they produce in excess of 77% of the globe’s CO2 emissions. Cities might be major polluters, but they’re also major centers for innovation. That’s made urban cityscapes the focus for sustainability and green efforts by environmental groups. Washington D.C.’s Green Building Act…
Washington D.C. Sets Model for the Country’s Sustainable Cities
Though major cities sit on just 2% of the world’s available land, together they produce in excess of 77% of the globe’s CO2 emissions. Cities might be major polluters, but they’re also major centers for innovation. That’s made urban cityscapes the focus for sustainability and green efforts by environmental groups. Washington D.C.’s Green Building Act…
How To Determine Emergency Heating Needs
Heating system failures in commercial and industrial facilities create havoc for everyone connected to the building. The breakdowns might seem random, but there are usually subtle warning signs, and the best way to address the need for emergency heating system is to have a plan. It’s critical that facility managers have knowledge around the details…
Union Pacific Invests $450 Million in Texas Railroad Infrastructure
Texas transportation infrastructure is getting a $450 million boost, thanks to Union Pacific, according to a recent press release. The private investment will go towards the building of its customer service, enhanced safety, and operating efficiencies. The investment also covers a range of initiatives, including $320 million to maintain railroad track, $94 million to maintain…
Seattle’s Shifting Building Boom
To track building activity in large urban areas like Seattle, analysts commonly conduct periodic crane counts. However, as crane counts for other metropolises have either marginally increased or remained the same, Seattle was the only big U.S. city to see a drop. Previously Seattle led the country, but with a 22% reduction in cranes over…
Reading the IT Leaves: A Look into the Future of Enterprise Wi-Fi
The future of Wi-Fi is bright and always evolving. While the not-too-distant future of Wi-Fi will include artificial intelligence (AI) and a massive Internet of Things (IoT), what’s happening in 2018 has more to do with new standards and how they will improve connectivity, speed, and bandwidth. Even more importantly, a new Wi-Fi standard is…
Processing Sustainability and Digital Solutions in the Age of Transparency
Consumers today want to know where products come from and how they’re being made, and this makes transparent operations a must for building consumer trust. The shift to transparency didn’t happen overnight. Demand has steadily grown with consumer health concerns about food safety and the need to track and trace throughout the value-add chain. At…
8 Mistakes Made in the Building Design Phase
No two construction projects are alike, but for those who have been working a long time in the industry, there are a handful of issues that just keep popping up. Commissioning managers must attempt to anticipate and resolve these issues, as often their salaries can be rapidly recouped by the cost-savings. Here are 8 of…
Watch: Home Designs Likely Won’t Change in 2018 but Home Construction is Up
Though starts bumped up 9% in 2017, analysts say the designs won’t change much going into 2018. Single-family home construction will continue its growth trend. The standard 2,600 sq footage and generous sleeping and bath space will remain consistent. Though the Great Room trend may finally be on the way out. Though interest in Great…
The Science Behind Ice Buildup on Walk-In Freezer Panel Joints
If you have a commercial freezer that incorporates framing surrounding foam panels, you may have noticed an issue as the humidity rises: ice appearing at the joints of the panels. So what is the science behind this phenomenon and, more importantly, how can you prevent it from happening? Let’s take a look. The Second Law of…
Beverage Packaging Is Getting a Facelift
Beverage packaging is undergoing a revolution, in which companies are taking a hard look at what attracts consumers who are searching for on-the-go beverages. In a recent Q and A session with Tom Egan, Beverage Daily reported on the industry’s creation of custom packaging and its benefits and challenges. Key takeaways from the interview include…
Sustainable Savings: GM Retrofits Facilities With TLED Technology
A few miles outside Detroit, Lake Orion, MI is home to the General Motors Orion Assembly plant, a 4.7 million square foot facility built in 1983. The Orion facility has produced over 5 million vehicles over that period, and earned both the Clean Corporate Citizen designation and the EPA’s Green Power Leadership Award for 2016….
Xtralis VESDA-E VEA Systems Make Fire Management Easy
In the age of redesigning safety components for efficiency, accuracy, and aesthetical appeal, one key feature of building management is improving, thanks to a new system from Xtralis. VESDA-E VEA uses aspirating smoke detection technology that requires smaller sampling points. The device is therefore less obtrusive and can be fully concealed behind walls and inside…
Your DevOps maturity journey – part 1
DevOps is a software engineering practice that aims at unifying software development (Dev) and software operation (Ops). DevOps principles call for monitoring all steps of software creation, beginning with integration, testing, and release, and then moving on to deployment and infrastructure management. This approach is more effective and efficient, leading to shorter development cycles. GalaxE…
Work smarter with an integrated benefits management system
Managing benefit plans is time-consuming and subject to human error, which can affect performance and regulatory compliance. A firm alignment between business and IT leads to efficient benefits plan management. With a suite of tools, such as those from GalaxE Solutions, you can automate and streamline benefit plan capture, benefit translation, and claims certification. This…
East Meets West in An Incredible Partnership
The once bustling General Motors Moraine Assembly Plant located in Dayton, OH, ceased operations back in 2008 during the height of the Great Recession. The impact of the closure shook the entire region, as thousands were employed at the plant. Watch how Woolpert and Fuyao injected new life into an abandoned plant. While many thought…
How Optical Sensors Will Change the World
Optical sensors are changing the way that we interact with the world. They are emerging to play a vital role in manufacturing automation, consumer electronics, energy production, and more. Industry professionals continue to push boundaries and find new ways to make optical sensors work better than ever. Soon, optical sensor manufacturers will use this technology…
How Tubular Drag Conveying Reduces Waste
The manufacturing sector prizes speed for its ability to maximize production. However, when it comes to conveyors, faster doesn’t always mean better. This is especially true for food producers whose conveyor systems may be moving specialty foods like roasted nuts, breakfast cereal, malted barley or delicate cookies or crackers. For food processing facilities and manufacturers…
Following Rezoning, JPMorgan to Build New Manhattan Headquarters
JPMorgan Chase is preparing to demolish its previous headquarters and build a new skyscraper in its place. While waiting for city approval on the expected 5-year construction plan, JPMorgan is planning to relocate current operations to nearby buildings in Manhattan. Details on costs aren’t being made public, but nearby buildings of similar scale top $3…
Research: Revenue from IoT Identity and Management will hit $21.5 billion by 2022
ABI Research forecasts that IoT Identity and Management projects will hit $21.5 billion in revenue by 2022. Reports show that IDoT (Identity of Things) services will grow in the next five years, driven by industrial, manufacturing, and automotive industries. IDoT services are finding more and more applications, from cloud services to app programming interface (API)…
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