The Pro Builder

MARCH 8, 2024

A System that Takes Developers and Builders from Design to Completion qpurcell Fri, 03/08/2024 - 11:41 When the team behind the design-build company Shibusa Systems researched the causes of the U.S. Reynolds, cofounder, president, and CEO, Shibusa Systems. Fewer people can build many more homes per year.”

Plumbing Systems 264

Plumbing Systems Roofing Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 25, 2024

The International Code Council (ICC) is set to release the new IRC, which includes a significant update related to post-tensioned slab-on-ground design and construction. Post-tensioned slab-on-ground floors—requires that post-tensioned concrete slab-on-ground floors, on expansive or stable soils, be designed in accordance with PTI DC10.5.

Building Codes 263

Building Codes Building Materials Manufacturing Flooring Systems Structural Systems 263

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 15, 2024

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

Building Design 111

Building Design Flooring Systems Building Controls Building Materials 111

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 11, 2023

Roofing Manufacturer Partners With Architecture Students for Annual Design-Build Project ldeakins Fri, 08/11/2023 - 11:32 Roofing manufacturer S-5! recently teamed up with the University of Kansas School of Architecture & Design for its student-led annual design-build project S-5!, is quick and easy to install.” “We

Building Design 130

Building Design Architecture Roofing Systems Flooring Systems 130

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits qpurcell Wed, 10/04/2023 - 09:00 Dvele —a California-based manufacturer of prefab, modular homes—got started by bringing two building concepts together: high performance and factory construction. In 2018, Brandon Weiss, a third-generation U.S. bath homes of 3,957 sf that start at $1.05

Building Resilience 264

Building Resilience Modular Construction Building Automation Flooring Systems 264

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.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 246

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Modular Construction Building Materials Manufacturing Flooring Systems 246

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.

Building Materials Manufacturing 264

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Resilience Controls Manufacturing Building Materials 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 4, 2024

The development’s design features outdoor terraces, shops, and cafes, continuously drawing in visitors to the area. The 525,000-square foot, 17-story building features two floors of restaurant and retail space and 15 stories of office space, occupied by Amazon’s Boston Tech Hub. Construction was completed in July 2023.

Concrete Pouring 264

Concrete Pouring Wall Systems Flooring Systems Building Optimization 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 30, 2023

New Sydney icon wins unprecedented seven awards, demonstrates importance of structure renewal to mitigate climate change Chicago (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) announced the winner of its annual award for best tall building worldwide: Quay Quarter Tower , in Sydney.

Renewable Energy Systems 264

Renewable Energy Systems Green Building Building Performance Measurement Real Estate Development 264

Construction Enquirer

JULY 3, 2023

British Offsite, the MMC specialist business owned by house builder Weston Group, has launched its £45m automated factory to produce light gauge steel panel systems for the industry. Once the factory is fully operational, it would run a two-shift system five days a week, employing around 180 people.

Building Automation 209

Building Automation Roofing Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems 209

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 8, 2024

First, there are millions of buildings constructed before the year 1970. Their primary concern revolves around discovering valuable and innovative next-use options for the existing buildings, aligning with the evolving needs and goals of the modern era. Why Research Hubs? Are Office-to-Lab Conversions Economically Viable?

Real Estate Development 264

Real Estate Development Energy Efficiency Building Design Environmental Impact Assessment 264

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).

Fire Protection System Installation 238

Fire Protection System Installation Building Materials Manufacturing Fire Protection Systems Building Resilience 238

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.

Historic Preservation 201

Historic Preservation Flooring Systems Roofing Systems Wall Systems 201

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Now, it has been converted into a new eight-story commercial office building. However, given the building’s proximity to the London Underground and HS2, vibration control was required for the newly excavated basement level. Originally built in the 1930s, Norfolk House is a Neo-Georgian red brick building, located in St James’s Square.

Flooring Systems 130

Flooring Systems Structural Systems Concrete Pouring Piping Installation 130

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 29, 2023

1550 on the Green, facing Houston’s iconic Discovery Green Park, is being built in a curved shape, described as a “side-core design”, to allow unobstructed daylight to enter the oversized windows. Part of the three-block master plan, all owned by Skanska USA, this building is designed by the architect, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG).

Building Design 98

Building Design Green Building Flooring Systems Energy Efficiency 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

Wastewater systems are not designed for this changing climate,’’ said Sri Vedachalam, Director for water equity and climate resilience at Corvias Infrastructure Solutions, LLC. They were designed for an older climate that probably doesn’t exist anymore.” They are an important part of the overall protection plans,’’ Jimenez said.

Roofing Systems 276

Roofing Systems Disaster Preparedness Flooring Systems Waterproofing Systems 276

The Pro Builder

MAY 29, 2024

First International Code Council Approved 3D-Printed Home Dubbed “LoMa” for its low-maintenance nature, the home was designed in partnership with Boxer Property to showcase the ease of the immediate construction process as well as future maintenance and upkeep. Black Buffalo 3D-printed home building process.

Building Code Compliance 261

Building Code Compliance Building Codes Wall Systems Structural Systems 261

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.

Building Performance Measurement 264

Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Manufacturing Modular Construction Building Codes 264

The Pro Builder

JUNE 1, 2023

Concept Homes to Promote the Wellness that People Want from Their Homes qpurcell Thu, 06/01/2023 - 10:10 During the early days of the pandemic, community design and marketing expert Teri Slavik-Tsuyuki of tsk ink found herself growing increasingly frustrated. From a design aesthetic, factory modular construction used to mean trailer homes.

Modular Construction 246

Modular Construction Flooring Systems Building Design Energy Efficiency 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 31, 2023

Constructing panels on CCG’s production floor allows the company to coordinate design and construction specifications upfront instead of at the job site. CCG has the design-build and structural fabrication expertise to provide engineered systems and OEM solutions. Installation is quicker, and overall costs reduced.

Steel Fabrication 264

Steel Fabrication Building Materials Manufacturing Structural Systems Building Optimization 264

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

The Pro Builder

AUGUST 19, 2023

To Meet Current Challenges and Future Needs, We Need to Reinvent Home Building ibush Sat, 08/19/2023 - 08:15 The pandemic rocked traditional rules and roles for work and home and reset expectations. It’s critical to look at the implications these shifts have for employment, construction, and housing design. And the $1.2

Building Resilience 246

Building Resilience Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Building Materials Manufacturing 246

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 Structural Building Components Association (SBCA) conducted studies in 1995 and 2015 and compiled the results into a comprehensive report “Framing the American Dream.”

Building Materials Manufacturing 246

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

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

When you think of high-rise buildings, you might imagine impressive city skylines, luxurious apartments, or bustling office spaces. However, behind the scenes, theres a network of intricate plumbing systems that keep everything running smoothly. It presents unique challenges that require creativity, expertise, and careful planning.

Plumbing 40

Plumbing Fire Protection System Installation Plumbing Systems Piping Installation 40

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

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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Modular Construction Building Materials Manufacturing Site Planning Building Design 231

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.

Energy Efficiency 246

Energy Efficiency HVAC System Installation Sustainability HVAC Systems 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 30, 2024

Time had taken its toll on the iconic building, which had a leaking roof and obsolete building systems which contributed to a drag on the university’s operating budget. The real challenge was with the students and faculty who use the building as part of their campus experience. Completed in January 2024, the $10.5

Historic Preservation 130

Historic Preservation Flooring Systems Roofing Systems Wall Systems 130

The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Dvele is building the new plants, one in Monterrey, Mexico, and the other in the US at a location to be announced. It will also mean we can serve more developers, allowing them to build more net positive communities across the US.” The new facilities will be asset-light, requiring little capital to get up and running.

Building Automation 242

Building Automation Building Materials Manufacturing Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency 242

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

A new study from Oregon State University (OSU) confirms that Freres Engineered Woods Mass Ply Panels (MPP) can now be used in a wider range of multi-family buildings, such as apartments, hotels and dormitories. Overall, point-supported slab systems are simpler and faster to install, helping developers save time and cut costs in construction.

Structural Systems 52

Structural Systems Flooring Systems Building Codes Building Design 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 21, 2024

Bromley Companies’ newly restored 11-story mixed-use building in the Flatiron District recognized by the U.S. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), developed by the U.S. Green Building Council with a LEED Gold Certification and look forward to many more creative applications of this technology in the coming months.”

Energy Efficiency 147

Energy Efficiency Green Building Building Automation Flooring Systems 147

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Ways to Improve Home Building Productivity, Part 2: Automation ibush Thu, 02/15/2024 - 15:31 Home builders can maximize efficiencies gained through simplification and standardization by automating both on-site and back-office operations Tony L. Consider the potential benefits of off-site construction to your current home building process.

Building Automation 204

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

For example, a workshop requires durable flooring and ample workbench space, while a gym needs proper ventilation and impact-resistant flooring. Create a detailed floor plan with these measurements to help visualise potential layouts and identify space constraints. Carry out vertical storage solutions to maximise floor space.

Electrical Wiring Installation 52

Electrical Wiring Installation Material Storage Flooring Systems Ceiling Systems 52

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 14, 2025

From proper lighting and storage solutions to specialised equipment and flooring options, thoughtful garage improvements create an environment where vehicle care becomes accessible and efficient. An upgraded electrical system supports your maintenance activities effectively.

Maintenance 52

Maintenance Fire Protection System Installation Heavy Lifting Transportation Fire Protection Systems 52

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

A true ‘set it and forget it’ thermostat and a new underlayment roll size are the latest ways LATICRETE is reaffirming its commitment to offering building products that drive value for everyone involved – contractors, installers, and homeowners,” said Dustin Prevete, LATICRETE group product manager. The new size joins 323-sq.

Flooring Systems 52

Flooring Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Controls Manufacturing Building Controls 52

Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Without proper planning before building a business warehouse, you may compromise the safety and security of your products and waste so much money in the long run. If you’re planning to build a business warehouse, then you’re at the right place. Consider The Flooring. Finally, you need to consider the flooring.

Material Storage 157

Material Storage Flooring Systems Building Materials Building Design 157

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Key Highlights Architects play a crucial role in designing community living projects that prioritize both environmental and social sustainability. Sustainable design in these projects includes focusing on energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation, and green building materials.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Conservation 52