CCR Magazine

MARCH 12, 2025

Sterling Structural , a leading manufacturer of cost-effective, pre-fabricated mass timber and hybrid structural systems in North America, today announced the availability of a new Mass Timber Mock-up training kit. The kit includes everything needed to construct a mock-up of a small-scale mass timber building.

Structural Systems 52

Structural Systems Wall Systems Roofing Systems Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 5, 2020

This is T-SLAB — the future of precast concrete floor systems. Architects, engineers, and contractors are always searching for new, innovative products that can take their projects to the next level, but when it comes to floor systems, the innovation they have been seeking has been sorely lacking for some time.

Flooring Systems 52

Flooring Systems Structural Systems Plumbing Systems Wall Systems 52

BDC Network

JANUARY 2, 2024

5 ways mass timber will reshape the design of life sciences facilities Here are five reasons why it has become increasingly evident that mass timber is ready to shape the future of laboratory spaces.

Flooring Systems 113

Flooring Systems Structural Systems Building Standards Building Codes 113

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

The post The Art of Modern Staircase Manufacturing: Precision Engineering Meets Bespoke Design appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Carpenters and metalworkers crafted each component by hand, resulting in time-consuming production processes and limited design options.

Staircases 52

Staircases Building Materials Manufacturing Engineering Controls Manufacturing 52

The Pro Builder

APRIL 26, 2023

Pushing Home Building Toward Off-Site Construction Founded in Ireland in 2015, Entekra launched its U.S. The company debuted its first home in August 2017, and its prefabricated panelized construction systems promised to be a game-changer for the residential construction industry. Our value is in our design and engineering."

Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Building Materials Manufacturing Prefabrication Building Automation Facility Management 130

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 9, 2022

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 system’s historical performance and European test results. m (30 to 45 ft), supporting both commercial and residential floor loads.

Flooring Systems 52

Flooring Systems Building Performance Measurement Structural Systems Building Products Distribution 52

BDC Network

MAY 11, 2023

Let's build toward a circular economy 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/11/2023 - 09:34 Sustainability Eric Corey Freed, Director of Sustainability, CannonDesign, discusses the values of well-designed, regenerative buildings. A sustainable relationship to a building, community and planet should be the floor, not the ceiling.

Building Materials 105

Building Materials Building Design Building Resilience Modular Construction 105

BDC Network

MAY 11, 2023

Let's build towards a circular economy 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/11/2023 - 09:34 Sustainability Eric Corey Feed, Director of Sustainability, CannonDesign, discusses the values of well-designed, regenerative buildings. A sustainable relationship to a building, community and planet should be the floor, not the ceiling.

Building Materials 98

Building Materials Building Design Building Resilience Modular Construction 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

By: Alex Brown, Senior Project Manager, Mortenson and Tamara Hartner, Design Phase Executive, Mortenson Well-designed and expertly constructed sports training facilities have the power to influence more than just performance.

Building Performance Measurement 130

Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Facility Management Structural Systems 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Toll Brothers is acting as managing member and development lead for the project, overseeing approvals, design, construction, and sales. Vista Pointe represents a rare opportunity to build a luxury waterfront community with outstanding amenities and unparalleled views of Manhattan. ABOUT TOLL BROTHERS Toll Brothers, Inc.,

Real Estate Development 130

Real Estate Development Land Use Regulations Risk Management Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Construction Specifier

JUNE 8, 2020

Introducing T-SLAB—the latest revolution in precast concrete flooring systems. Architects, engineers, and contractors are always searching for new, innovative products that can take their projects to the next level, but when it comes to flooring systems, the innovation they have been seeking has been sorely lacking for some time.

Flooring Systems 40

Flooring Systems Structural Systems Electrical Systems Plumbing Systems 40

BDC Network

OCTOBER 18, 2023

6 ways to integrate nature into the workplace 0 qpurcell Wed, 10/18/2023 - 09:16 Biophilic Design Integrating nature into the workplace is critical to the well-being of employees, teams and organizations. Walls, roofs, windows and heating systems overcome the unpredictability of nature by keeping it outside. Courtesy NBBJ 2.

Green Building 104

Green Building Wall Systems Landscaping Prefabrication 104

Building Radar

JULY 15, 2024

The Fastest Building Constructions in the World 1. Learn more about the fastest building constructions. Netherlands: Heijmans ONE House In Amsterdam, the Heijmans ONE House addresses the housing shortage by offering prefabricated houses that can be assembled in just one day. Discover the fastest building construction projects.

Prefabrication 52

Prefabrication Building Materials Manufacturing Flooring Systems Project Management 52

The Korte Company

JANUARY 19, 2024

Multi-phased Design-Build. Building a multi-layered design from cloud point data We’ve done more than a dozen jobs in our 20+ years with Hershey — but this was just the second for Project Designer Alex Engelbrecht. A beam clashed with a duct, or a pipe lay where a fire sprinkler system needed to go.

Building Design 52

Building Design Building Information Modeling (BIM) Piping Installation Project Management Consulting 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 21, 2023

We don't always throw around the word "revolutionary," but building information modeling (BIM) has truly been that over the last few decades. Remember, BIM is all about creating and managing the information of buildings. walls, floors, architecture, etc.). Essentially, 3D BIM lets you create and visualize the building's design.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Environmental Impact Assessment Building Optimization 98

UK Construction Blog

JULY 30, 2024

The post 7 Innovative Sustainable Building Materials Shaping the Future of Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. It is no longer acceptable for buildings to be just high-performing–they must contribute to the good of the planet as well. Metal B-Decking More and more buildings are constructing rooftop decks.

Building Materials 64

Building Materials Sustainability Steel Fabrication Roofing Systems 64

Natural Building

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

A crew of students from the Yale School of Architecture has assembled the wooden frame of a one-story building on Horse Island, a 17-acre property off the coast of Branford, Connecticut. They are building a teaching and coastal research center for the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History, which owns the island.

Building Design 52

Building Design Flooring Systems Building Materials Prefabrication 52

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 29, 2023

Photo courtesy Emersion DESIGN. Once complete, the new HQ will be the first two-story mass timber building in the city, with the majority of the superstructure utilizing cross-laminated timber (CLT). The building is set to open in winter of 2024. The project is a collaboration between Skanska, CPR, Emersion DESIGN, Schaefer Inc.,

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Roofing Systems Structural Systems Flooring Systems 52

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.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Building Code Compliance Ceiling Systems 52

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

In the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, the impact of cutting-edge medical equipment on hospital design and construction cannot be overstated. As technology advances at a breakneck pace, healthcare facilities must adapt to accommodate increasingly sophisticated machinery and systems.

Construction Equipment 52

Construction Equipment HVAC System Installation HVAC Systems Modular Construction 52

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Home construction is evolving at a rapid pace, with new technologies, design preferences, and sustainability goals shaping how homes are built in 2024. Sustainable Building Materials and Designs Sustainability continues to lead the way in home construction trends.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Modular Construction Energy Conservation 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Construction supply chain management refers to the processes, systems, and practices used to manage the flow of materials in the construction industry. Goods are delivered on time and within budget, meaning contractors can build and execute projects efficiently. . Let’s dive in! . Tech to try .

Construction Management 98

Construction Management Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Materials Manufacturing Change Management 98

Specification Product Update

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

the ideal brick-slip soffit solution, to two blocks of buildings that form part of the ambitious £500m Ashley Road West project in Welbourne, Tottenham Hale, North London. brick-slip soffit to both buildings presented an initial challenge. The system was dropping beneath slabs. brick-slip soffit system, were slim and triangular.

Masonry 52

Masonry Flooring Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Structural Systems 52

Specification Product Update

JANUARY 16, 2024

the ideal brick-slip soffit solution, to two blocks of buildings that form part of the ambitious £500m Ashley Road West project in Welbourne, Tottenham Hale, North London. brick-slip soffit to both buildings presented an initial challenge. The system was dropping beneath slabs. brick-slip soffit system, were slim and triangular.

Masonry 52

Masonry Flooring Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Structural Systems 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 13, 2023

Safety starts well before shovels hit the earth during design to ensure a safe project. Sometimes it’s the simple things that lead to marked improvements. With carefully organized rigging and setting of the building , crews aren’t working around crane operations. For one, before we go up, we go around.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Prefabrication Roofing Systems Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 52

Granger Construction

JULY 7, 2023

Granger Construction was honored to join the McLaren Greater Lansing Medical Services Building and Karmanos Cancer Institute project team in receiving a 2023 Engineering Society of Detroit Construction and Design Award. Key trade parterns included Casadei Steel; Dee Cramer; Gunthorpe; Integrity; and Shaw Electric.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Building Materials Manufacturing Wall Systems Project Management 52

CivilJungle

JULY 4, 2022

After selecting the plot we have to do a soil test, which is equally important to the communication and transportation system. Go for Prefabrication Work. Another tip for reducing the construction cost is to use modern construction technology, like the prefabrication technique. Saving on Flooring. Choosing a Stock Design.

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Flooring Systems Construction Machinery Roofing Systems 52

CivilJungle

APRIL 5, 2021

Slabs are structural elements manufactured from concrete constructed to produce flat surfaces, usually horizontal, in building floors, roofs, bridges. Flat slabs are utilized in parking decks, commercial buildings, hotels. Utilized during a flat plate system, it’s impossible to possess a sizeable span.

Concrete Pouring 52

Concrete Pouring Roofing Systems Fire Protection System Installation Flooring Systems 52

CivilJungle

JANUARY 16, 2021

Bamboo as a building material has greater compressive strength and it is lightweight so that it is widely used as a construction material. Bamboo is also recently started using different types of designer homes. There are various uses for bamboo in various construction of buildings. Bamboo is also used as a flooring material.

Architecture 69

Architecture Building Materials Roofing Systems Material Handling 69

CCR Magazine

JUNE 13, 2024

The commercial construction industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by technological advancements, sustainable practices, and innovative design approaches. LEED certification, along with other green building standards, are becoming essential requirements, ensuring buildings meet high sustainability and performance criteria.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Materials Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Building Automation 52

CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

What Is Epoxy Flooring? Epoxy floor coatings are widely used for commercial and industrial flooring. To provide a high-performance, smooth, and durable surface that can last several years and withstand heavy loads, epoxy coatings are typically applied over concrete floors. Also, Read: What Is Flooring | Types of Flooring.

Flooring Systems 52

Flooring Systems Concrete Pouring Curing Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Radar

OCTOBER 8, 2024

These solutions, ranging from modular building techniques to innovative materials, empower construction teams to respond effectively to evolving project requirements. Utilizing platforms like Building Radar can further enhance these efforts by identifying new construction opportunities and streamlining project management.

Modular Construction 52

Modular Construction Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Materials Manufacturing Change Management 52

Natural Building

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Realizing the Bahay Kubo could be adapted to create a contemporary home, Forlales began designing his own bamboo houses and co-founded Cubo in 2019. The company launched production of its prefabricated homes in last year. Cubo isn’t the only company to see the potential of bamboo as a strong, sustainable building material.

Green Building 52

Green Building Foundation Systems Concrete Pouring Roofing Systems 52

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Photo by Michael OCallahan Photography Healthcare facilities can be complex to design and specify because of unique physical protocols for patient safety, expensive and precise equipment use, and regulatory compliance. Most design aspects of healthcare buildings must satisfy requirements not typical in other building types.

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems Building Permits 52

The Korte Company

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

It’s helped us learn a few important lessons we take with us on every hotel construction project: First, we’re responsible for designing and delivering lodging spaces that meet owners’ business goals. An owner’s best partner for hotel construction is a Design-Build firm who understands that.

Stonework 74

Stonework Building Design Site Planning Cost Control 74

The Korte Company

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

When it’s time to consider building or expanding a cold storage space, facility managers for large-scale food processors, distributors and local grocers alike need contractors to understand some important considerations specific to these critical facilities. Obviously, the lifeblood of any cold storage warehouse is its HVAC system.

HVAC System Installation 49

HVAC System Installation Fire Protection System Installation Material Storage HVAC Systems 49

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Installing a mezzanine floor is one of the most efficient ways to effectively double your storage capacity without expanding the building footprint. Understanding Mezzanine Storage Platforms A mezzanine floor refers to an intermediate or partial floor constructed between two main floors of a warehouse or industrial facility.

Material Storage 52

Material Storage Building Materials Manufacturing Flooring Systems Building Optimization 52