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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

The project leveraged four alternative delivery methods including: landside and airside construction management at-risk, a design-build-operate-maintain baggage team, design-bid-build award contracts and multiple design-build concession/tenant packages.

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Key Elements in a Fluid-applied Barrier System Specification

Construction Specifier

By Karine Galla Air and water-resistive barrier systems play a crucial role in the longevity and performance of commercial buildings, and safeguarding against issues such as excessive energy consumption and moisture-related damage. They promote drying because they allow vapor from inside the building to diffuse to the outside.

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A Comparative Analysis of Construction Costs

CCR Magazine

The first half of 2024 saw only 3,448 new units delivered, marking the slowest start for apartment construction in the metro since 2015. The average cost to build out a new apartment complex was recently noted at $350 per square foot across the country. This uptick is due to the high cost of zoning permits and supply costs.

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New IBC rules for insulation in unvented enclosed roof framing assemblies

Construction Specifier

To this end, the 2015 version of the International Building Code ( IBC ) includes new provisions that relate to unvented enclosed rafter/truss assemblies and unvented attics. However, Chapter 12, “Interior Environment,” addresses, among other topics, ventilation and temperature control. Section 1203.3

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Innovation Is Thriving In Arizona

Business Facilities

In Mesa, Boeing employs more than 3,700 people at its 2-million-square-foot facility to build Apache attack helicopters for the U.S. Across the street is the global headquarters for the major rotorcraft manufacturer, MD Helicopters, which builds high-performance helicopters for both civilian and military use worldwide.

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Failures: Beware of condensation in the attic

Construction Specifier

Severe and frequent condensation in this small condominium building has resulted in wood decay and mold growth, resulting in deterioration not just of the oriented strand board (OSB) roof deck but even the top chord of the wood truss. To prevent a build-up of moisture, the unconditioned attic space is vented to the exterior.

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Revit 2017 - New Features and Enhancements

Revit OpEd

Last night I was able to download and install Building Design Suite 2017 from my Autodesk subscription account. Autodesk released Revit 2016 R2 like they did with Revit 2015 the year before. We'll be able to create indented lists with a bit more control now and we can place just a leader (empty text).