Construction Specifier

APRIL 22, 2022

Freestanding canopy systems can be specified for numerous project applications, fabricated with a choice of materials, and engineered to meet a range of performance requirements. Unlike attached canopy systems that typically designate a building’s entrances, these stand-alone structures are multifunctional.

Structural Systems 98

Structural Systems Steel Fabrication Wall Systems Roofing Systems 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

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 Pros, AIA, MBA, CPD Director of Design, DS Architecture, Cleveland.

Building Resilience 130

Building Resilience Building Optimization Structural Systems Fire Protection Systems 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 30, 2024

. – ASCE’s newest standard, Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) for Pultruded Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Structures , ASCE/SEI 74-23, is intended for use in the design of new buildings and other structures constructed of pultruded fiber–reinforced polymer (FRP) composite structural shapes, connections, and prefabricated building products.

Structural Systems 130

Structural Systems Building Standards Building Design Prefabrication 130

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The post Beyond Panels: The Rise of Integrated Solar Roofing and Building Materials appeared first on UK Construction Blog. One such transformative trend is the rise of integrated solar roofing and building materials. Further benefits include: 1.

Building Materials 62

Building Materials Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Roofing Systems 62

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 19, 2024

The construction or renovation of buildings accounts for approximately 39% of the total global energy-related carbon emissions each year. That category refers to the total greenhouse gas emissions generated over the lifecycle of a building, road or any type of infrastructure. Embodied carbon contributes another 11%. The Kenneth G.

Renewable Energy Systems 263

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Electrical Systems Building Materials 263

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

UF), a leading manufacturer of quality fiberglass pipe, conduit and bridge drain infrastructure systems based in Springfield, Ohio. UF’s high-performance fiberglass conduit products are produced by winding the material in exacting patterns, which results in stronger and lighter structures over steel.

Building Materials Manufacturing 259

Building Materials Manufacturing Steel Fabrication Structural Systems Infrastructure Development 259

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 25, 2024

Coming to the new 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) LAS VEGAS – Today, the Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI) announced the launch of its Stronger Standards, Exceptional Structures campaign, in preparation for the release of the new 2024 International Residential Code (IRC). The newly added Section R506.2—Post-tensioned

Building Codes 263

Building Codes Building Materials Manufacturing Flooring Systems Structural Systems 263

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 25, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – A research project progressing from the American Iron and Steel Institute’s (AISI) Small Project/Fellowship Program has received significant funding through the National Science Foundation (NSF) to advance performance-based fire design for cold-formed steel (CFS) structures. Thomas Gernay, Ph.D.,

Fire Protection Systems 242

Fire Protection Systems Structural Systems Building Design Project Management Consulting 242

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.

Building Design 62

Building Design Renewable Energy Systems Sustainability Energy Conservation 62

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 10, 2024

However, these structures must also meet present-day needs, necessitating upgrades aligned with modern technology, building codes, and energy requirements. Renovations were carried out with the utmost respect for the original design and materials, ensuring that any changes blended seamlessly with the existing structure.

Historic Preservation 189

Historic Preservation Energy Efficiency HVAC System Installation Structural Systems 189

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.

Flooring Systems 130

Flooring Systems Building Code Compliance Structural Systems Roofing Systems 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 27, 2023

Salas O’Brien is excited to announce that its Denver-based structural engineering team has been recognized by the Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) with the first place Design Excellence Award in Non-Building Applications for the CFS design of the Park Union Bridge in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Structural Systems 246

Structural Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Building Design Wall Systems 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2023

In Part II of a two-part series, industry pros focus on the multiple benefits offered by offsite construction with increased challenges from inflation, labor shortages, materials availability, and a push to increase sustainability on construction projects. Ochs: To put it simply, using offsite construction saves time and money.

Building Materials Manufacturing 246

Building Materials Manufacturing Steel Fabrication Modular Construction Building Information Modeling (BIM) 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 16, 2023

Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie , the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced today the successful completion of a series of seismic tests on the tallest building yet subjected to earthquake simulations. Seismic tests simulating both the 1994 magnitude 6.7

Building Resilience 130

Building Resilience Structural Systems Building Performance Measurement Wall Systems 130

Construction Daily News

JULY 15, 2024

Architects, designers, and construction professionals alike have adopted the use of innovative materials, techniques, and principles to make this vision come to fruition. Keep reading as we take a deep dive into the various advancements in building design that are shaping modern office environments.

Building Design 52

Building Design Flooring Systems Wall Systems Building Materials 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 3, 2024

Composed of fitted, hollow glass units that establish a compression-dominant structure, the bridge is a proposition for future manufacturing that minimizes construction impact and carbon emissions. foot-long structure will stretch over a reflective work of art by Romain Crelier. Installed in CMoG’s Special Projects Gallery, the 32.8-foot-long

Structural Systems 130

Structural Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Foundation Systems Architecture 130

BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

APA – THE ENGINEERED WOOD ASSOCIATION Multifamily Housing Engineered wood’s combination of benefits—from beauty and versatility to sustainability and strength—has made it a popular material for commercial projects such as mixed-use buildings, low-rise office structures and even eight-story mass-timber high rises.

Building Design 97

Building Design Engineering Wall Systems Building Code Compliance 97

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Building operations are responsible for 27 percent of the world’s CO2 emissions per year, with an additional 13 percent coming from embodied carbon within construction materials. To help reduce this outsized embodied carbon footprint, AEC firms can utilize material selection and data.

Steel Fabrication 147

Steel Fabrication Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Structural Systems 147

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.

Building Materials 130

Building Materials Steel Fabrication Structural Systems Roofing Systems 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 11, 2023

CLEVELAND, OHIO – MBMA.com : The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has announced its 2024 board of directors. 2023 was a good year for the metal building community and I am looking forward to an even better 2024. 2023 was a good year for the metal building community and I am looking forward to an even better 2024.

Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Building Materials Manufacturing Structural Systems Building Design Building Materials 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 31, 2023

The 140-year-old steel truss structure connects West Newbury, Merrimac and Haverhill residents as well as several Southern New Hampshire towns, making it one of Massachusetts’ most heavily travelled bridges. The relative stiffness of our fiberglass material makes deflection the driving factor in deck sizing with FRP.

Steel Fabrication 264

Steel Fabrication Structural Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Building Optimization 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

Witchger School of Engineering at Marian University is remarkable not only for its state-of-the-art design, but also for its purpose in addressing the ongoing challenges of recruiting talented students to the fields of engineering and advanced manufacturing. By Luke Carothers The new E.S.

Plumbing Systems 100

Plumbing Systems Engineering Structural Systems HVAC Systems 100

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.

Steel Fabrication 130

Steel Fabrication HVAC System Installation Structural Systems Fire Protection System Installation 130

Natural Building

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The 40ft (12m) structure he is referring to currently sits in a courtyard at MoMA PS1, an art gallery in New York. Mycelium, the vegetative part of the fungus, is an ideal material, Mr Benjamin explains. This method lets builders use local materials like agricultural waste, and also makes the bricks biodegradable.

Building Materials 52

Building Materials Green Building Building Resilience Structural Systems 52

UK Construction Blog

AUGUST 19, 2024

The post Light Gauge vs Structural Steel in Building & Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Steel shapes the world around us, enabling the creation of magnificent structures that defy imagination. Steel is one of the most cost-effective and durable building materials available. Skyscrapers.

Structural Systems 62

Structural Systems Building Materials Building Codes Building Design 62

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

P.Eng, Tamarack Grove Engineering Cody Jones , Bledsoe Tents The modern-day engineered fabric structure, known more universally as a tent, has applications far beyond weddings, social events, and as temporary expansion space. We can locate and access building materials quickly and quietly in the middle of the night during a remodel.

Material Storage 246

Material Storage Steel Fabrication Fire Protection System Installation Building Materials 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Creating New Business, Law and Computer Information Systems Building The $29.3M renovation unites two formerly separate structures, creating 34,055 square feet of learning space RIVERSIDE, Calif. Driver Companies , a leading builder serving California since 1919, today announced the completion of a $29.3M

Structural Systems 130

Structural Systems Public Works Building Design Architecture 130

PN - Project Management

MAY 16, 2022

Commercial buildings account for a large percentage of the overall carbon emissions in the world. Due to this alarming statistic, building or retrofitting structures in line with green initiatives and transitioning to a sustainable building method are logical solutions to reduce C02 emissions.

Green Building 52

Green Building Building Design HVAC System Installation Renewable Energy Systems 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

In the latest edition, the nation scored a C- on the overall assessment, indicating that while overall these systems are in fair condition, they exhibit deficiencies and increasing vulnerabilities. As such, this material can be one of many “strategic investments” recommended to improve the nation’s infrastructure.

Wall Systems 246

Wall Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Structural Systems Building Resilience 246

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The University of Washington’s (UW’s) Health Sciences and Education Building (HSEB) in Seattle features a sustainable structural system with cross-laminated timber (CLT), steel, and concrete. The system impacted Seattle Building Code, which previously did not have provisions for hybrid mass timber structures.

Building Codes 119

Building Codes Structural Systems Ceiling Systems Flooring Systems 119

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

By Rianna Lowrance, AEC Industry Writer When Scion, a Crown research institute that specializes in the forestry industry, needed to upgrade its facility in Rotorua, New Zealand–dubbed the Scion Innovation Hub–it was interested in making it a place for interconnection and collaboration, as well as a beacon for sustainable design.

Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Design Building Materials Green Building 130

BDC Network

JUNE 10, 2024

5 hidden benefits of mass timber design 0 qpurcell Mon, 06/10/2024 - 12:05 Mass Timber Mass timber is a materials and design approach that holds immense potential to transform the future of the commercial building industry, as well as our environment. This can be done multiple ways: gluing, nailing, or doweling.

Building Materials Manufacturing 111

Building Materials Manufacturing Material Storage Building Materials Building Controls 111

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 4, 2024

CLEVELAND, OHIO – MBMA.com: The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) presented Dr. James Fisher with the 2024 Dr. Duane S. Named after MBMA’s original director of research and engineering, this honor is given to a researcher annually for contributions to the advancement of metal building systems.

Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Building Materials Manufacturing Wall Systems Structural Systems Building Codes 130

Specification Product Update

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

voestalpine Metsec has recently published the latest version of its Steel Framing Systems (SFS) Specification Manual, the industry’s most comprehensive resource for professionals involved in the specification, installation and use of light gauge steel framing systems.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Structural Systems Quality Assurance Building Codes 52

UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2024

The post Enhancing Buildings with Modern Curtain Walling Systems appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Curtain walling is a type of cladding used in construction to protect buildings from weather and enhance their appearance. It doesn’t support structural loads, offering design flexibility and energy efficiency.

Wall Systems 62

Wall Systems Structural Systems Energy Efficiency Building Materials 62

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 6, 2024

The outside of the building (gridshell) is built of ultra-lightweight material and seismically isolated from the building’s structure. The gridshell carries a system of flexible, durable membrane panels that modulate wind, sun and rain.

HVAC Systems 110

HVAC Systems Structural Systems Material Storage Energy Efficiency 110

CCR Magazine

JULY 30, 2024

Constructing a foundation is among the most crucial steps for any building project because it bears the entire structure’s load. The structural support a foundation offers guarantees a building’s longevity and integrity, avoiding uneven settling and possible damage.

Foundation Systems 52

Foundation Systems Structural Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials 52