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. No cutting (or recutting) of materials required, hence the notable lack of any construction din.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Innovative building designed to collect, preserve and make all records available to the public Acclaimed national interdisciplinary design firm HGA is pleased to announce the completion of the Pennsylvania State Archives, located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. HGA partnered with Vitetta in the design of the new facility.

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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.

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The Pro Builder

JANUARY 2, 2024

But customized designs, even with prefab components, can end up extending the schedule and increasing the budget. That’s one issue that a new partnership between a prefab panel company, B.PUBLIC Prefab , and a design firm, Hereabout Home , aims to solve. Its prefab panels don’t contain electrical or plumbing systems.

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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.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 4, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published AISI D250-23, “Thermal Design and Code Compliance Guide for C-Shape Cold-Formed Steel Framing in Building Envelopes.” This document is designed to meet a variety of user needs,” said Jay Larson, P.E.,

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 20, 2025

The post Navigating the UKs 2025 Building Regs: What Contractors Need to Know appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Points The 2025 UK Building Regulations, under the Future Homes Standard, aim to reduce carbon emissions from new homes by 75-80% compared to 2013 standards, focusing on energy efficiency and low-carbon heating.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 26, 2025

Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. Air barriers are essential for maintaining the integrity and performance of building enclosures.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 26, 2025

The post Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Takeaways Construction defects commonly stem from design deficiencies, poor workmanship, substandard materials and inadequate quality control, potentially reducing property values by up to 25%.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 6, 2024

New transit facility in California supports electric vehicle charging and fleet expansion Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) recently opened a new bus operations and maintenance facility for their expanding transit fleet to meet the community’s transportations needs and achieve 100% zero emission bus service by 2040.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 17, 2023

If you have a commercial building, consider installing a solar power system. One of the best ways of installing solar panels in a commercial building is by placing them in an open area. You may install them on your building’s roof or the roof of a carport if there isn’t any adjacent clear, open ground.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Comprised of 12 two-story buildings with one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans, the community offers a total of 60 housing units as well as a variety of common-area amenities and parking. (CHOC) will have the official grand opening for Monarch Apartment Homes, in Palm Springs, Calif., in late February, Multi-Housing News reports.

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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. According to Dr. W.

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BDC Network

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Facility Condition Assessment Data Can Help Reduce Carbon Footprint 1 kcichowicz Tue, 10/15/2024 - 10:59 Facility condition assessments provide powerful insight into your buildings and offer an ideal vehicle to advance resiliency and decarbonization goals. Smart control systems enable more precise and efficient energy management.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 22, 2023

The project is the brainchild—and now the personal home—of Mark LaLiberte , a renowned building science expert and co-founder and president of Construction Instruction , a consultancy and training facility based in Denver. There is a very limited labor force, especially when you’re doing something really state-of-the-art,” Leavitt says.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 12, 2025

Energy-Efficient Building Materials and Design Businesses’ primary strategy to decrease their carbon emissions involves selecting sustainable construction materials. Companies can achieve significant environmental benefits by choosing building materials from reclaimed wood and bamboo alongside recycled steel options.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Architects Design and plan construction projects, considering both aesthetic and functional aspects. Engineers (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical) Civil engineers focus on the design and maintenance of infrastructure. Structural engineers design and analyze structures for stability and safety.

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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.

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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 64

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 14, 2024

Griffin Electric Inc. Griffin Electric), a leading electrical subcontractor throughout New England and the Southeast for over 45 years, is currently making substantial progress on the Revere Beach Apartments project in Revere, MA. Amenities include a pool, roof deck, and an outdoor courtyard. Griffin Electric, Inc.

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 22, 2023

By shaving just a foot off the depth of the three-story, side-by-side duplex destined for an infill lot in Pittsburgh, he enabled Structural Modular Innovations to build three boxes at a time on its factory floor instead of only two. And losing that 1 foot didn’t affect the livability or marketability of the homes at all.”

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Designed by the firm, Leddy Matum Stacy Architects (LSA Architects), the SEC is situated on the Nueva School’s 13.4-ha A high-performance building envelope minimizes thermal bridging, enhancing interior thermal comfort with substantial R values at the roof and walls. Notable glazing properties include 0.28 U-value, 0.27

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UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

How to Implement: Choose machinery with energy-efficient certifications that consume less fuel and electricity. Construction firms can lower commercial energy costs by replacing outdated machinery and using innovative monitoring systems while improving operational performance and sustainability.

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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.

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BDC Network

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Former munitions plant reimagined as net-zero federal workplace 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/23/2023 - 10:53 Government Buildings The General Services Administration (GSA) has embraced adaptive reuse with Building 48, an exciting workplace project that sets new precedents for how the federal government will approach sustainable design.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 21, 2024

Funded entirely by New York solar energy developer Plankton Energy in 2023, four campus buildings boast the productive solar panels. The solar energy system is expected to generate approximately 272 kWh of solar power annually. The solar energy system is expected to generate approximately 272 kWh of solar power annually.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

Container homes provide more design flexibility and start from 24 square metres of living space. This made me look for different ways to build a home. These include energy-saving windows and systems to save water. The best part is that container homes take less time to build. Container homes need less space to build.

Ceiling Systems 52

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 13, 2023

To power this efficient process, the electric energy largely is generated from renewable sources including water and wind power. He continued, “RHEINZINK is proud to provide reduced-carbon material choices for new construction and renovation projects’ sustainable design and operation.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 15, 2024

WESTMINSTER, Colo., — Trimble ® (Nasdaq: TRMB) announced today the winners of its 2024 Tekla ® Global Building Information Modeling (BIM) Awards. The team did wind tunnel testing for structural design and stability testing using both a BIM and a 3D-printed model.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Higher education institutions are regularly addressing their physical facilities, updating building interiors and exteriors to ensure they continue to meet evolving standards and student expectations.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2025

Building a home or commercial space is a journey that starts with a vision and ends with a completed structure. From designing blueprints to managing on-site work, a construction company brings together skilled professionals, materials, and processes to create structures that last. But how does an idea on paper become a reality?

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Construction Marketing

MAY 27, 2022

Since fabric buildings are tensile structures, the membrane can be pulled into a three-dimensional surface for developing shading, a roof, or a decorative component. Simply put, they’re a building made of all-steel frames and tarp covers or fabric material. Read on to learn about the advantages of fabric buildings.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

Custom designs might take up to six months. The building journey goes beyond just construction schedules. Experience and track record Professional tiny home builders know specialised construction methods that go beyond regular home building. A professional tiny home builder will finish your project in eight to ten weeks.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 3, 2025

In today’s world, where environmental concerns are increasingly intertwined with every aspect of our lives, engineering design faces the formidable challenge of balancing functionality with sustainability.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 20, 2024

With patron experience in mind, Henderson gave special attention to ensuring public spaces are fully equipped with building systems to support varying crowd capacities without interfering with the aesthetic feel. The project is overall designed toward LEED Silver green building standards.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 9, 2025

percent embodied carbon savings compared to the regional industry average 28-day standard-cured compressive strength, rising to as much as 68 percent with specific applications in the building. The facility was designed by architects Shive-Hattery and ZGF Architects and built by Sellen Construction. It achieved 52.4

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

Note the locations of existing features such as windows, doors, electrical outlets, and light fixtures. For structural assessments, it’s worth consulting a professional to evaluate the soundness of foundations, walls, and roof before proceeding with major changes.

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