Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 9, 2023

WALTHAM, MA – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) will host a four-part webinar series in October describing the impacts of embodied carbon on building projects and exploring how the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry has responded to calls for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. The architectural design of curtain walls must be developed alongside increasing demand for high-performing, energy-efficient solutions. Jackson, AIA Photo courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

By: Andrea Righi The Theodore Levin US Courthouse in Detroit, built in 1934, is a beautiful example of Federal Post Office and Courthouse architecture of the early 20 th century. Additions are commonly made to the side of a building, which simplifies the structure and creates one plane where the new interfaces with the existing.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 20, 2023

Mississippi, serves as the headquarter for Waechter Architecture in Portland, Oregon. The building represents a structure made almost entirely of wood with all-electric, refrigerant-free, hydronic heating, and cooling systems. The building also incorporates all-electric, refrigerant-free, hydronic heating and cooling systems.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 23, 2023

The design by Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU) of New York meets key sustainability requirements and can adjust to the tower height to meet each airport’s traffic and sightline requirements, while reducing construction and operational costs. They are designed to accommodate different structural systems, ranging from 19.2

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Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 23, 2007

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. The Open Architecture Network. According to KPFF Consulting, a structural engineering firm in St.

Green Building 81

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Natural Building

APRIL 4, 2011

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. One of the more unique aspects of their system is the use of specialized molds for fabricating the blocks.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

The STRUX® calculator recommends correct dosage rates, for STRUX® 90/40 macro synthetic fibers , as a steel welded wire mesh (WWM) replacement in concrete installations. There's no risk from corrosion, and none of the risk or jobsite obstruction inherent with the use of welded wire or mild steel reinforcement. Engineered Slab Systems.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 9, 2024

A language of folding, pulling apart, and removal was developed to address different objectives, effectively representing, through a gradation of openings, cotton fiber fabric. The steel overhangs helped provide shade and protection from the harsh desert sun, while the copper panels create reflection and visual interest.

Architecture 59

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2024

the worlds leading specialty contractor for custom tensile membrane structures for over 65 years, has unveiled a new PTFE tensile membrane amphitheater structure at Doral Central Park in Doral, Fla. The structure features a cutting-edge 10,600 sq. Birdair, Inc., Bliss & Nyitray, Inc.,

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 30, 2024

By Dale Payne Photos ©Moris Moreno Photography/courtesy GKD Metal Fabrics Pandemic-level illness, a nationwide mental health crisis, and healthcare worker burnout are fueling a reimagined future for America’s healthcare infrastructure. Why metal fabric? percent annually this year and next.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 16, 2021

Bamboo is widely used in the construction industry for various purposes such as scaffolding construction of bridges and structures etc. Bamboo is widely used for the construction of partition walls and beams which are the main structural elements of any structure. Hence, it is also known as structural bamboo.

Architecture 69

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

A sustainable shade system installation created by Rice Architecture ’s Juan José Castellón has been selected one of the three finalists for the 2024 Forge Prize by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC). Castellón says he hopes the Betty and Jacob Friedman Holistic Garden can serve as its next location.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The season of celebration and joyous reunion will soon be upon us, and Civil+Structural Engineer Magazine is proud to kickstart the season of celebration by announcing our 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement. An ode to the region, the terminal is an architectural depiction of everything that attracts tourists to Central Florida.

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CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Tubelite, a brand of Apogee Enterprises’ Architectural Framing Systems business, offers improved, energy-efficient, thermally broken, aluminum-framed curtainwall systems to reduce fabrication and installation labor. Glass is positioned to the system exterior enhancing resistance to rainwater.

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BDC Network

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Pattern language: An exploration of digital printing on architectural glazing 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/07/2024 - 09:47 Glass and Glazing Architectural Glazing has long been an important expressive tool which, when selected and detailed thoughtfully, can contribute to the successful transformation of architectural concepts to reality.

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BIM & Beam

JANUARY 2, 2018

The visual programming interface of Dynamo for Revit is enabling structural engineers with the tools to build structural models with minimal energy and make their own structural design tools. Within Dynamo structural engineers can automate processes in Revit, and build complex and logic structures with minimal energy.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 30, 2024

With this in mind, architects and construction professionals are using the most vanguard techniques and design principles to create the most environmentally-friendly structures possible. Structural Steel Steel is one of the most important materials in sustainable construction.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In the world of commercial building design, the choice of materials plays a crucial role in shaping both the aesthetics and efficiency of the final structure. In addition to their aesthetic appeal, acm panels systems also offer several practical advantages.

Building Materials 73

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 17, 2023

The architectural realm has been in constant evolution, with every era unveiling newer and better construction techniques. Among the materials that have stood the test of time, steel emerges as a clear winner, offering a medley of benefits that make it the go-to choice for modern buildings.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 6, 2021

The Steel industry is growing rapidly all over the world. Steel is widely used Building material in the construction industry. Nowadays steel structures getting more popularity because of its economy and faster construction. The owner of the example of steel structure is PEB building. Roof and Wall Panels.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 27, 2023

Photos courtesy GKD Metal Fabrics. However, designing exterior architectural features can be challenging, as natural elements such as wind, rain, and snow test even the most durable materials. Manufacturers can provide a wide array of weave patterns, alloys, and color coatings to dramatically change the appearance using metal fabric.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 23, 2020

To create a distinctive indoor space, the project architect chose an exoskeleton structural system. Copper brown flashing membrane on the truss column bases complemented the roof’s unique exposed steel trusses for an especially aesthetic profile.

Roofing Systems 64

Roofing Systems Sustainability Building Materials Manufacturing Structural Systems 64

Construction Specifier

JULY 30, 2021

Architects seeking to deliver their own, creative signature realize they must focus much of their attention on the design of the exterior wall, the face of the structure to the outside world. Today’s design trends drive those same architects to source a wide array of applied architectural features that are mounted to the building structure.

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Natural Building

MARCH 16, 2007

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. The Open Architecture Network. The Earthbag Architecture of Akio Inoue. Straw/Cement Blocks.

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Revit OpEd

APRIL 14, 2016

In Architectural and Coordination discipline views this allows you to apply a gradient override to make it more obvious which elements are farthest away compared to the elements that are closest to the cut plane of the view. If required, they can also be replaced later with detailed steel connections created using an add-in (see next item).

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Whirlwind Steel

AUGUST 2, 2022

August 2, 2022 by Whirlwind Team DO YOU NEED AN ENGINEER TO BUILD YOUR STEEL BUILDING? Do you need an engineer to build your steel building? A small garden shed or simple steel warehouse, probably not. An engineer’s potential role may be in designing broad-based systems made up of modular components.

Engineering 52

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BIM & Beam

AUGUST 1, 2018

This is the third blog post in a series that discusses the advantages of working on concrete projects in a BIM process for structural engineers. Segmentation is dictated by engineering, architectural, or fabrication requirements, and its reinforcement is determined by the structural engineer.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 75

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2022

While cities occupy just three percent of global land area, by 2050 they will be home to two-thirds of the world’s inhabitants according to Gensler’s, 75 percent of the world’s population will live in cities, according to Gensler’s Aleksander Sasha Zeljic in a June 2018 interview with Architectural Products magazine.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 31, 2024

These assemblies lack many necessary components that comprise an effective building enclosure system. In mass masonry structures, the exterior walls are constructed with brick, clay tile, or stone masonry tied together with mortar, and are load bearing, supporting each floor slab. prior to 1890.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 31, 2023

Design and BIM Prefabrication is all about building a structure's elements offsite and assembling them on location. Teams well-versed in BIM and design platforms can take project specifications and transform them into detailed digital representations of future structures. This is where design and BIM training comes in.

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Natural Building

MARCH 18, 2022

As the timber industry seeks to produce wooden replacements for traditional concrete and steel elements, the focus is generally on harvesting the straight sections of trees. The greatest value you can give to a material is to give it a load-bearing role in a structure,” she says.

Structural Systems 52

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 17, 2023

The center’s blue-stained cedar exterior cladding sets it apart and has made it one of the most recognizable structures in town. The lobby is characterized by its combination of massive wood structural elements, textured copper, and floor-to-ceiling glass walls.

Ceiling Systems 52

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

While there are many innovative materials and design principles that can help improve a structure’s sustainability, one trending practice is the implementation of green roofs. For more on how rooftop gardens are being integrated into sustainable architectural designs, keep reading to explore green roofing solutions 1 from different angles.

Sustainability 52

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The MCP Group

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The work includes site demolition, selective demolition, earthwork, erosion control, site concrete, brick pavers, decorative fences, landscaping & irrigation, site utilities, cast-in-place concrete, masonry, stone, stone cleaning, cast stone, structural steel, decorative stairs & railings, architectural woodwork, air barriers, EPDM roofing, (..)

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The MCP Group

AUGUST 14, 2023

Location Pasadena, TX Plans 3 – Bid Set Architectural & Civil Plans Specifications On the plans. 6 – Geotech Report by ECS Southwest, LLP General Information 4 – Bid Set Project Manual MCP Supplemental Conditions.2021 2021 Addenda None at this time.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Once a premier office building and later serving as a major regional hotel and theater, the historic structure sat vacant and derelict for three decades at a prominent location in downtown Springfield. ThirtyOne Elm is a prime example of a severely dilapidated property that many walked away from due to its complexity and structural damage.

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