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Stadiums Can Keep Emergency Communications Out of the “Dead Zone”

CCR Magazine

In-building radio signals are often blocked or attenuated by structures that are large and primarily constructed of metal and concrete and with below grade areas. When this occurs, weak or obstructed signals result in radio communication “dead zones” that can jeopardize emergency coordination among first responders.

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3 Legal Considerations When Renovating Commercial Property in 2024

CCR Magazine

Things like zoning laws, building codes, or tricky clauses in contractor agreements can be quite challenging to deal with without professional help. What You Need to Know about Zoning Laws Zoning laws define how specific areas can be used, directly affecting what modifications can be legally made.

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Supporting Resiliency with Optimized Metal Building Systems

Civil + Structural Engineer

With increasing urgency, building owners, architects and contractors are turning to metal buildings to deliver resilient, robust and safe buildings to better mitigate risk. “In Metal buildings are highly fire resistant and have been proven to stand up against extreme weather events. According to Dr. W.

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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion

BDC Network

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. Steel or wood is generally easier to adapt in a conversion.

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7 Must-Have Components for Commercial Construction

CCR Magazine

This can include installing surveillance cameras, implementing access control systems, and providing proper safety gear for workers. Building site access roads, temporary parking areas, and designated loading zones can help streamline the transportation process and keep it organized.

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Oregon architect’s HQ: Northwest’s first ‘all-wood’ mass timber project

Construction Specifier

The building represents a structure made almost entirely of wood with all-electric, refrigerant-free, hydronic heating, and cooling systems. The Mississippi building, serving as Waechter Architecture’s headquarters in Portland, Oregon, features the use of mass timber in almost every aspect of the structure.

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Mixed-use Hollywood project offers fresh take on vintage courtyard style

Construction Specifier

Designed by the architecture firm, Brooks + Scarpa, this innovative project defies traditional apartment buildings by creating a welcoming cube design that prioritizes communal spaces with a courtyard which is open to the street. The mixed-use building features 279 m 2 (3,000 sf) of retail space and dedicates 12 units for low-income tenants.