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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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Residence at Green Meadow – San Angelo, TX

The MCP Group

Surveying, earthwork, site utilities, landscaping, lot striping, termite treatment, concrete, stone veneer, masonry, misc. 2021 Addenda None at this time. We are soliciting subcontractors for the following bid packages. The post Residence at Green Meadow – San Angelo, TX appeared first on MCP GROUP.

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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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KU Geological Core Library Addition

The MCP Group

2021 Addenda ADD 1 The post KU Geological Core Library Addition appeared first on MCP GROUP. Location Lawrence, Kansas Plans KU Gelogical Core Library Addition Combined Plans Specifications A-014987 Specifications General Information Bid Invitation KU Geological Core Library Addition MCP Supplemental Conditions.2021

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Natural Grocers Brownsville, TX

The MCP Group

2021 Addenda None at this time. Bid Due Date | August 22, 2024 10:00 AM Project Description The project consists of a 18,100 sf remodel to the existing space. The post Natural Grocers Brownsville, TX appeared first on MCP GROUP.

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Salina Fire Station #4

The MCP Group

2021 Addenda None at this time. Location Salina, Kansas Plans 00001-Salina Fire Station 4_Bid Set Specifications 00002-Salina Fire Station 4_Project Manual General Information Bid Invitation Salina Fire Station #4 MCP Supplemental Conditions.2021 The post Salina Fire Station #4 appeared first on MCP GROUP.