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Additional practical insights on overcladding masonry facades

Construction Specifier

Insulation and air barriers One premise of the original article is that the bearing walls of many government and school buildings across North America, built in the last century with solid masonry, are now experiencing moisture intrusion. Photos courtesy RKTB Architects.

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Construction Material Prices Fell for the Second Straight Month in April

The Pro Builder

“Due to higher borrowing costs and labor costs and the substantial increase in materials prices over much of 2021 and 2022, the proportion of contractors that expect their profit margins will increase over the next two quarters has slipped in recent months.”

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The World of Concrete is Officially Back in 2021

Construction Junkie Blog

Last year’s World of Concrete , the large concrete and masonry focused convention hosted in Las Vegas every year, was one of the very last normal events that our industry has been able to take part in since the pandemic started. Do you plan to attend the 2021 World of Concrete? Let me know in the comments.

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Wolgast Corporation Marks 75th Anniversary

Wolgast Corporation

Wolgast Masonry in 1948, his motto of “Do it right the first time, every time” has been his legacy that still steers the company today. In 2021, the Board of Directors appointed Steve Salyers as President, while Stadler maintained the role of CEO. Wolgast Corporation Marks 75th Anniversary! Started by Gerald Wolgast as G.H.

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Jones Advisory Group New Headquarters

The MCP Group

2021 Addenda None at this time. Bid Due Date | January 24, 2024 2:00 PM Project Description The project consists of a new 14,500 sf steel framed building. The post Jones Advisory Group New Headquarters appeared first on MCP GROUP.

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Offsite vs. Onsite Construction Part 2

Civil + Structural Engineer

In the southeast, concrete masonry systems and cast-in-place concrete systems (with removable forms) both offer price-competitive wall and floor systems. SoC is one way SIPs conserve project funds while surpassing the IECC 2021 building codes and energy performance standards.

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Roosevelt Lofts – San Angelo, TX

The MCP Group

Bid Due Date | February 22, 2024 2:00 PM Project Description 3-story Existing steel and masonry structure to be rehabilitated into 25 apartments and common area. Trades required include but are not limited to ACM Abatement, Select Demolition, Cast in place concrete, Concrete on decks, masonry restoration, CMU, Structural Steel, Misc.