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Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 22, 2024
CLEVELAND, OHIO – www.mbma.com : The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) is pleased to welcome four new associate members to its ranks: Innovative Clean Energy LLC , the International Accreditation Service (IAS) , Robert Sage Careers, LLC, and SWD Urethane.
The Pro Builder
APRIL 18, 2024
The show home features cutting-edge technologies, the latest in building science principles and best practices, and offers a real-world glimpse into the future of residential building to a higher standard. Though it was no easy task, this year’s build followed a proven process that can be applied to any home at any price point.
The Pro Builder
JUNE 2, 2023
But as it turns out, there may be bigger opportunities for the polystyrene foam to benefit our daily lives—and it comes in the form of building homes. Vero Building Systems , a building materials manufacturing company, has begun production of its lightweight structural concrete insulated panels (SCIP).
The Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
But inside one of three Brucewood Homes , it was a relatively pleasant 55 degrees—with the heating system turned off. RODE worked in collaboration with OPAL , a Maine-based firm that exclusively designs buildings according to passive house principles. Inside the glass wall stands a sculptural staircase made of steel and white oak.
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The Pro Builder
APRIL 18, 2024
Combining Concrete and Offsite Manufacturing to Create Resilient Homes qpurcell Thu, 04/18/2024 - 12:53 Before it could build resilient , high-performing homes across the country, Onx Homes decided it first needed to prove it could do so in a challenging climate. This is not a theory. We have done it,” he says.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 1, 2023
The benefits of offsite construction, which comprises the manufacturing, planning, design, fabrication, and assembly of building elements offsite are expansive. The panel of experts below, representing the construction, engineering, and building systems industries, explore and explain the many benefits of this alternative construction method.
The Pro Builder
APRIL 22, 2023
Rather, it employed an off-site construction method that built all of the wall panels, floor panels, and roof trusses in a nearby factory and assembled them on site in fewer than three days. he was struck by an eerie silence. Although there was plenty of activity, the buzz of saws was noticeably absent.
The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Department of Energy’s Home Energy Score (HES) , which assesses the energy efficiency of a home based on its structure and heating, cooling, and hot-water systems, has a greater influence on home sale prices across the country. The units also include a quick-hang bracket system, making one-person installation easier. 15 asphalt felt.
The Pro Builder
JANUARY 2, 2024
Their collaboration enables homeowners or builders to select from Hereabout’s list of preexisting, ready-to-use design plans, then build the home using B.PUBLIC’s prefab floor, roof, and wall panels. B.PUBLIC says its homes use 80% to 90% less energy to heat and cool than code-built homes. We don’t displace builders.
BD+C
JULY 17, 2014
That is the conclusion that New York-based nonprofit Urban Green Council found in their research on “high cholesterol buildings.”. Body Image: read more.
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Civiconcepts
MARCH 4, 2021
The seismic force-resisting system in structural engineering is designed to resist lateral forces like earthquake shocks, and wind loads are called shear walls. Constructing the shear wall is described in the ‘international Building Code’ and ‘International Residential Code’. What Is a Shear Wall?…
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The Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The Lakewood Villages project, which consists of four buildings with a total of 96 apartments, in Palm Springs, Fla., 13, WPBF 25 reports, and uses a building system consisting of blocks that interlock much like toy Lego bricks. The blocks are even color coded to show the construction sequence and which pieces go where.
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 31, 2022
When installing a new or replacement low-slope roof, the right components can dramatically improve the system’s performance and longevity. Globally, buildings and the building construction sector are responsible for over one-third of total global energy consumption and nearly 40 percent of total direct and indirect CO 2 emissions.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 20, 2024
1 The only exception noted in the code is for a coal tar based roof system. 1 The only exception noted in the code is for a coal tar based roof system. 1 One of the cardinal rules of roof design is to provide adequate slope for drainage of storm water off the roof. By Darrell L.
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
ThirtyOne Elm is a former hotel and office building that underwent major transformation. Photo courtesy Ed Wonsek ThirtyOne Elm, a recently completed residential conversion in Massachusetts, was a former hotel and office building that underwent major transformation.
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
After 80 years of continuous operation the building required significant upgrades to provide tenants with code compliant, state-of-the-art facilities and Class A office space. A building-wide life safety analysis determined that the two existing egress stairs were insufficient to meet the population based on current building codes.
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Construction Specifier
JULY 25, 2024
By Chadwick Collins Photo and illustrations courtesy Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI) An often-overlooked issue during new construction or a commercial renovation project is the addition of unwanted moisture into the structure. Typically, water vapor or moisture movement—called diffusion—travels from warm humid (i.e.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 20, 2024
1 The only exception noted in the code is for a coal tar based roof system. 1 The only exception noted in the code is for a coal tar based roof system. 1 One of the cardinal rules of roof design is to provide adequate slope for drainage of storm water off the roof. By Darrell L.
Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Designers of new construction and renovation projects sometimes prefer to use exterior-grade waterproofing and roofing products (collectively referred to as “exterior-grade waterproofing” in this article) within interior space for improved performance compared to typical interior-grade waterproofing products. and 10.2.7.4)
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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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. Steel or wood is generally easier to adapt in a conversion.
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GCP Applied Technologies
JUNE 2, 2020
From the Roof to the Walls: How to Properly Waterproof Homes. Building for quality means building for all weather conditions. Moisture can be absorbed in various building materials and can cause a host of serious structural problems. Make sure to examine these three critical areas: Roofing. Phillip.fry@gc….
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The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 25, 2023
The New American Home (TNAH) 2023 not only showcases stunning design and views of the Las Vegas Valley but also serves as a model of high performance in home design, from the home's natural resource efficiencies and renewable energy systems to the healthy, comfortable indoor environment it provides for its owners.
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 24, 2024
Mechanical and electrical engineers work on systems within buildings, such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and electrical systems. Electricians Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in buildings and construction sites. Ensure compliance with electrical codes and safety standards.
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
By Shannon Humbert, Legacy Building Solutions Rigid-frame fabric buildings offer a permanent solution for athletic facilities. For many entities, both public and private, the need for an athletics and recreation facility comes down to two options: A permanent brick and mortar building, or a lower-cost fabric bubble.
BDC Network
JUNE 8, 2024
Sergio Sádaba, Principal Industrial Facilities Designers Lists HVAC Mechanical Systems For most industrial factories, it’s process over people. As a buildings-performance expert, I have decades of experience designing high-performance, sustainable, and energy-efficient systems for a variety of industrial clients.
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 31, 2023
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.
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.
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 20, 2023
BRONX, NY— Located in New York City’s South Bronx neighborhood of Mott Haven, the newly dedicated $175 million 425 Grand Concourse high-rise building serves as the largest Passive House project to date in North America. A principal tenet of Passive House design entails siting the building to optimize sun/heat exposure.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 28, 2024
Eventually, California’s HSR system will link more than 800 miles of rail, by way of up to 24 stations. s historic rail station for use as the first component of the intermodal high-speed rail commuter station. s historic rail station for use as the first component of the intermodal high-speed rail commuter station.
BDC Network
MAY 29, 2024
Compelling Conversations: Panelized Walls for Multifamily Projects 1 kcichowicz Wed, 05/29/2024 - 10:37 Learn why a Colorado-based framing contractor favors panelized walls over traditional framing in APA’s Compelling Conversations. Ross Cohen explains why the company prefers panelized walls to other framing methods.
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Natural Building
APRIL 16, 2014
Chris Magwood’s Making Better Buildings is a comparative guide to sustainable construction for homeowners and contractors. To my knowledge, building science has never been approached with such an attitude of precise evaluation of all of the factors that affect the environmental impact of materials and building systems.
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
energy consumption, for which minimum performance standards and building energy codes are increasing in both scope and stringency. As a result, the use of energy-efficient materials and building practices is accelerating. This has led to the growing popularity and demand for high-performance buildings.
UK Construction Blog
APRIL 23, 2024
The post Eco-Friendly Building Ideas: Innovative Designs for Sustainable Living appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Eco-friendly building ideas are pivotal for this shift, focusing on reducing carbon footprints and improving energy efficiency in homes and commercial structures.
Natural Building
MARCH 12, 2020
They look like a pretty diverse bunch, but they all have at least two things in common: They are here to learn to build their own environmentally friendly homes, and all of them are splattered with mud from head to toe. I attended my first natural building workshop in Oregon in 1993.
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 27, 2021
Writing a strong, generic specification for FRTW helps ensure code-compliant FRTW will be installed, competition will be encouraged, and ultimately performance and value for the owner will be delivered. The building and fire codes require FRTW to be impregnated with chemicals. Part 1: General. References. wide specimen.
GCP Applied Technologies
JUNE 2, 2020
From the Roof to the Walls: How to Properly Waterproof Homes. Building for quality means building for all weather conditions. Moisture can be absorbed in various building materials and can cause a host of serious structural problems. Make sure to examine these three critical areas: Roofing. Phillip.fry@gc….
Commercial Construction Blog
MARCH 27, 2018
Prefabricated elements such as pre-cast concrete walls, which Englewood installed for a Blain’s Farm & Fleet store in Romeoville, Ill., Look at the installation of pre-cast concrete walls. can have a positive impact on a construction project’s schedule and budget.
CCR Magazine
DECEMBER 18, 2024
a leader in high-quality engineered metal building envelope systems, is proud to announce an expansion of its ICC approvals to include its innovative roof panels. This achievement makes it easier for our customers to trust and specify our systems with complete confidence. IMETCO (Innovative Metals Company, Inc.),
Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Babaian Photos and illustrations courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) In its most general form, exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) consist of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation board coated with a reinforced polymer-modified cementitious base coat and a polymer-based finish coat. By Alex Ardelean, Elizabeth V.
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 1, 2020
Ancient Egyptians perfected bitumen emulsion to seal and protect walls from the Nile River. Many challenges associated with sheet membrane waterproofing systems, such as ‘fish mouths,’ uneven seams, difficult end lapping, and complexity of installing a straight flat sheet on a polygonal structure, are eliminated in a fluid-applied system.
GCP Applied Technologies
APRIL 25, 2018
As building technologies evolve into more complex systems and assemblies, don't feel like you have to specify alone. GCP’s Design Advantage collaborates with the project team to specify the appropriate products and systems for any construction project. GCP Applied Technologies. April 25, 2018. learn more >. learn more >.
CCR Magazine
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
a global leader in metal roof attachments, helped them to achieve their goals. The project encompassed the construction of a new building seamlessly integrated with the existing one, fostering a fluid indoor-outdoor campus designed to cater to customers, employees, researchers and partners alike.
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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