Guidelines By Major Authorities On COVID-19 Prevention In Buildings
The commonly available prevention guidelines for COVID-19 have mostly focused on social distancing, protective equipment and gears, and strict hygiene protocols. However, when it...
Improving Indoor Air Quality With The Right Construction Materials
Most of the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) projects focus on already existing buildings, and are already occupied. However, there is one aspect of construction...
Hansgrohe and Barloworld: Partners in sustainability
Sustainability and style come together at Barloworld’s state-of-the-art head office
hansgrohe has always been at the forefront of creating state-of-the-art, sustainable kitchen and bathroom fittings...
How Real Estate Developers Can Benefit From 0% Federal Funds Rate
The US Federal Reserve, on March 15th 2020, reduced the federal funds rate by a total of 1.5%, bringing it down to 0% -...
What is BIM? Level of Development and Features
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a highly intelligent 3D model-based process that allows AEC (Architecture, Engineering, Construction) professionals to collaborate on planning, design, and...
Strategies That Effectively Reduce The Project Turnaround Time
In general, Turnaround Time (TAT) refers to the amount of time required for completing a process or a task. A faster project completion is...
Playground Safety: Rules for Kids to Play By
Children’s outdoor play equipment are powerful tools in a child’s development, aiding in their social, mental and physical development. Not to mention playgrounds and obstacle courses provide kids with some much needed time...
The Benefits of Outsourcing Engineering Projects During COVID 19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact of businesses and organizations all over the world, and adopting new technologies and strategies has become...
What is Fenestration? Types and Roles in Buildings
In architecture, fenestration refers to the openings in a building’s envelope, most notably the windows, doors, skylights and curtain walls. In layman’s term, fenestration...
Top 6 Energy Solutions You Need For Building An Eco-Friendly House
Did you know that 22% of the electricity produced in the United States annually is used for residential buildings? If you are a building...
Mold and Legionella Prevention in Unoccupied Buildings
The government is now gradually unlocking its economy after a shutdown due to prolonged national lockdown. Many buildings have now started to reopen in...
How To Ensure Safe Reopening of Buildings After COVID 19
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, strict nationwide lockdown has been enforced. This has resulted in many buildings being vacant or empty or...
