Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The campus boasts a thriving coastal live oak woodland ecosystem, diverse structures, and breathtaking views of San Francisco Bay. The building’s energy use intensity (EUI) is reduced to 23, a 71 percent decrease from the baseline, thanks to efficient building systems and envelope design. Notable glazing properties include 0.28

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BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions.

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BDC Network

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Former munitions plant reimagined as net-zero federal workplace 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/23/2023 - 10:53 Government Buildings The General Services Administration (GSA) has embraced adaptive reuse with Building 48, an exciting workplace project that sets new precedents for how the federal government will approach sustainable design.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The Construction Specifier has delivered an abundance of breaking news in 2023. highway project news; concrete cobra effect article lead 2023 top 10 appeared first on Construction Specifier. highway project news; concrete cobra effect article lead 2023 top 10 appeared first on Construction Specifier.

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Granger Construction

MARCH 13, 2023

Monday, March 13, 2023 | Congratulations to the Grand Rapids Community College ATC Secchia Piazza project team as they were honored with a Washtenaw Contractors Association 2023 Pyramid Award on Friday, March 10 for Best Project Team for projects $3 – $25 million. The Architect on the project was Progressive AE.

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Granger Construction

MARCH 6, 2023

March 6, 2023 | The University of Michigan W.K. Kellogg Institute and Dental Building Expansion and Renovation was among four projects selected to receive a prestigious 2023 Associated General Contractors (AGC) Build Michigan Award. Green , Tri-County Electric, Acoustic Ceiling and Partition and National Specialty Contractors.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 25, 2023

The living areas, wrapped in full-height glazing with exposed wood ceilings, feature a full kitchen, a large family-style table, and a TV and gaming area, providing firefighters with a variety of spaces to relax and recharge. The interior features exposed structural wood decking, establishing a material connection with nature.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Even experienced healthcare designers and specifiers can have questions about the different building products, assemblies, and systems in healthcare facilities. For example, ceiling systems in healthcare facilities can have varying acoustical, weight, cleaning, and surface texture requirements that differ by facility type and room function.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The recent innovation of integrating phase change material (PCM), a well-established technology, into ceiling panels has generated significant interest. By passively moderating indoor temperature fluctuations, thermal mass helps make building structures more resilient to heat waves and power outages.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 17, 2023

The Center for the Arts in Crested Butte, Colorado, was recently crowned the winner of Woodworks’s 2023 Wood Design Awards. The Center for the Arts in Crested Butte, Colorado, was recently crowned the winner of Woodworks’s 2023 Wood Design Awards. Photos courtesy Steinberg Hart.

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BDC Network

JULY 20, 2023

Fire-Rated Systems in Light-Frame Wood Construction 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/20/2023 - 09:38 Multifamily Housing Find guidance on designing and building some of the most cost-effective, code-compliant fire-rated construction systems. Designing buildings that provide good fire protection, cost-effectively, can be challenging.

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BDC Network

MAY 11, 2023

Let's build toward a circular economy 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/11/2023 - 09:34 Sustainability Eric Corey Freed, Director of Sustainability, CannonDesign, discusses the values of well-designed, regenerative buildings. A sustainable relationship to a building, community and planet should be the floor, not the ceiling.

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Granger Construction

JULY 7, 2023

Granger Construction was honored to join the McLaren Greater Lansing Medical Services Building and Karmanos Cancer Institute project team in receiving a 2023 Engineering Society of Detroit Construction and Design Award. Prefabrication played a major role on the MOB/ CC and parking structure in allowing the team to finish the project on time.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Architectural ‘Frankenstein’ features breakthrough sustainable design 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/23/2023 - 10:53 Government Buildings The General Services Administration (GSA) has embraced adaptive reuse with Building 48, an exciting workplace project that sets new precedents for how the federal government will approach sustainable design.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Barndominiums carry the entire weight of the roof system along the perimeter. Basics from plumbing and electricity to more luxurious options like a second story, vaulted ceiling, open floor plan, and even a wrap-around porch are all possible. Work with an experienced designer who already knows how to plan for such a structure.

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The MCP Group

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Bid Due Date | October 5, 2023 4:00 PM Project Description The project consists of a 7,690 sf new 2-story steel framed building and sitework. 2021 Addenda None at this time.

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BDC Network

MAY 11, 2023

Let's build towards a circular economy 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/11/2023 - 09:34 Sustainability Eric Corey Feed, Director of Sustainability, CannonDesign, discusses the values of well-designed, regenerative buildings. A sustainable relationship to a building, community and planet should be the floor, not the ceiling.

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BDC Network

JUNE 16, 2023

0 dbarista Fri, 06/16/2023 - 14:36 Virtual Reality With the aid of virtual reality and 3D visualization technologies, designers, consultants, and their clients can envision a place as though the project were in a later stage. The space, volume, and structure. Can a VR-enabled AEC Firm transform building projects?

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The MCP Group

JUNE 21, 2023

Bid Due Date | July 6, 2023 2:00 PM Project Description The project consists of a new 20,710 sf partial structural steel frame, partial PEMB frame.

Fire Protection Systems 40

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The MCP Group

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Bid Due Date | November 9, 2023 2:00 PM Project Description The project consists of a new 3,630 sf branch bank with associated sitework. This is for the Earthwork, Site Utilities, and Concrete. The rest of the project is in BP #2, that bids on November 16th.

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The MCP Group

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Bid Due Date | November 16, 2023 2:00 PM Project Description The project consists of a new 3,630 sf branch bank with associated sitework. This is for all scopes except Earthwork, Site Utilities, and Concrete. Those scopes bid on November 9th.

Fire Protection Systems 40

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The MCP Group

AUGUST 14, 2023

Bid Due Date | August 31, 2023 2:00 PM Project Description New Construction of a 4-story wood-framed hotel that will include but not be limited to cast-in-place concrete, unit masonry, Manufactured masonry veneer, structural steel, metal fabrications, rough carpentry, wood trusses, finish carpentry, wood casework, FRP, waterproofing, building insulation, (..)

Fire Protection Systems 40

Fire Protection Systems Carpentry Steel Fabrication Painting/finishing 40

The MCP Group

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Bid Due Date | September 26, 2023 2:00 PM Project Description The project consists of a 12,327 sf addition with a 7,650 sf renovation and sitework.

Fire Protection Systems 40

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The MCP Group

JUNE 26, 2023

Bid Due Date | July 19, 2023 2:00 PM Project Description New Construction of a 4 story wood framed hotel that will include but not be limited to cast-in-place concrete, unit masonry, Manufactured masonry veneer, structural steel, metal fabrications, rough carpentry, wood trusses, finish carpentry, wood casework, FRP, waterproofing, building insulation, (..)

Fire Protection Systems 40

Fire Protection Systems Carpentry Steel Fabrication Painting/finishing 40

The MCP Group

JUNE 26, 2023

Bid Due Date | July 19, 2023 2:00 PM Project Description New Construction of a 4-story wood-framed hotel that will include but not be limited to cast-in-place concrete, unit masonry, Manufactured masonry veneer, structural steel, metal fabrications, rough carpentry, wood trusses, finish carpentry, wood casework, FRP, waterproofing, building insulation, (..)

Fire Protection Systems 40

Fire Protection Systems Carpentry Steel Fabrication Painting/finishing 40

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2023

PurOptima, the leading manufacturer of premium glass wall partitions and door systems , announces the launch of Revolution 100 in the U.S. Revolution 100 is a stunning dry-jointed system that can be single or double-glazed, allowing you to maintain the same visual appearance across a workspace while addressing varying acoustic requirements.

Wall Systems 52

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BDC Network

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

3 important early considerations for office-to-residential conversions 0 qpurcell Fri, 11/10/2023 - 09:42 Office Buildings Scott Campagna, PE, Senior Director of Housing, IMEG Corp, shares insights from experts on office-to-residential conversion issues that may be mitigated when dealt with early. Elevators, communal spaces, a home theater?

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2023

billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$ 140 billion by 2033-end, expanding at a noteworthy CAGR of 7.5%. Its use in both residential and commercial structures is motivated by concerns for improved comfort and health. from 2023 to 2033. from 2023 to 2033. from 2023 to 2033.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 21, 2024

In 2023, the Royal Air Force signed an 83 million pound ($103 million) contract with Boeing to create a new centre for its E-7 fleet. Along with steel, the British government obtained 7,000-square-metre (75,000-square-foot) cladding for the E-7 maintenance and mission systems training buildings.

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Whirlwind Steel

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

November 27, 2023 by Whirlwind Team CAN I REPLACE ONLY THE STEEL SIDING OR ROOFING ON MY METAL BUILDING? If you are working with the original metal building manufacturer, provide the original job number, the year the structure was built, the name of the project, and original builder information.

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BDC Network

JUNE 28, 2023

When office-to-residential conversion works 0 qpurcell Wed, 06/28/2023 - 13:29 Office Buildings The cost and design challenges involved with office-to-residential conversions can be daunting; designers need to devise creative uses to fully utilize the space. The revamped Sinclaire on Seminary claims the space of a 1980s office building.

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UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 22, 2025

Debunking Licensed Journeyman Electrician For your confidence, you need a licensed electrician who installs, maintains, and repairs complex electrical systems across multiple industries with steady expertise and reliable skills. Low-voltage systems can still achieve performance by increasing current.

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CivilJungle

APRIL 23, 2023

Columns and railings : Those Colors are naturally white but according to the home design , the Color of ceiling and railing may vary. Dark grey is used for roof ceiling. Anatomy of a Vinyl Siding System Strip and Trim. This part is that structure that is nailed to the studs on the exterior side of the wall. The Backboard.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Honoring the past while giving new life to a structure—and with it, often an entire neighborhood—requires creative thinking to successfully meld modern codes with preservation goals. These four adaptive reuse projects, all 2023 Best in American Living Award winners , exemplify that mission and spirit.

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

A cross Belmont University ‘s Tennessee campus, Tubelite curtainwall, storefront and entrance systems help convey a campus-wid e aesthetic that complements the functionality and personality of each space. All of Tubelite’s aluminum framing systems were finished by Linetec. “It Mathews Contractor. Bowie & Associates.

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BDC Network

JUNE 5, 2023

How to properly assess structural wind damage 0 dbarista Mon, 06/05/2023 - 16:17 Engineers Properly assessing wind damage can identify vulnerabilities in a building's design or construction, which could lead to future damage or loss, writes Matt Wagner, SE, Principal and Managing Director with Walter P Moore.

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Building Code Compliance Building Codes Insurance Management Property Management 98

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 15, 2024

System types and typical performance In strictest architectural designation, a curtain wall is any non-load-bearing exterior wall that hangs, like a curtain, from the outer edge of floor slabs, regardless of construction or cladding material. Glazing options include outside-glazed, inside-glazed, or pre-glazed systems.

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