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Vibration isolation for Norfolk House developmentĀ 

Civil + Structural Engineer

Now, it has been converted into a new eight-story commercial office building. However, given the buildingā€™s proximity to the London Underground and HS2, vibration control was required for the newly excavated basement level. The solution was a concrete floating floor.

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Floor vibration control strategies for adaptive reuse of buildings into labs

Construction Specifier

This has involved renovations of buildings across North America to create tenant space suitable for housing state-of-the-art research tools and programs. Achieving success often involves analyzing the vibration performance of the base structural system, followed by evaluating various options to ensure alignment with performance objectives.

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University building design highlights warmth, functionality, and bioretention

Construction Specifier

The University of Massachusetts Amherstā€™s School of Public Health & Health Services (SPHHS) building is being constructed. Image courtesy Leers Weinzapfel Associates The University of Massachusetts Amherstā€™s School of Public Health & Health Services (SPHHS) building is currently under construction.

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10 Energy-Efficient Products for a More Sustainable Home

The Pro Builder

Department of Energyā€™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.

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Meet the most innovative precast floor system in the U.S.

Construction Specifier

Meet the most innovative precast floor system in the U.S. When Tindall brought its new precast floor system from Denmark to the U.S. customers were not satisfied with accepting the systemā€™s historical performance and European test results. m (30 to 45 ft), supporting both commercial and residential floor loads.

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Elevating Education: the E.S. Witchger School of Engineering

Civil + Structural Engineer

The result was an innovative structure that was able to provide these rich and comfortable learning environments in a manner that is highly energy efficient. As part of the buildingā€™s unique design and function, Broemel points out its dual purpose as having both office and lab space.

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Offsite vs. Onsite Construction Part 2

Civil + Structural Engineer

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.