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.,

Building Code Compliance 130

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2021

For a building owner, contractor, or design professional, encountering an unfamiliar material can be a terrifying prospect, especially if the material makes up something as fundamental as the floor slab. A floor slab in modern construction often means reinforced concrete—ubiquitous and reliable. Christopher Clements, AIA.

Flooring Systems 52

Flooring Systems Structural Systems Building Materials Roofing Systems 52

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

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

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

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The building includes co-working spaces, meeting rooms, and other amenities to support these efforts. This development also repurposed and gave new life to a historic, 100-year-old building that was in a state of disarray. RISE is managed by B.HOM Student Living as UH’s first externally managed student housing complex.

Engineering 130

Engineering Structural Systems Flooring Systems Project Management Consulting 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

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

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

By Luke Carothers Completed in the Spring of 2023, 555 Greenwich is a 16-story office building in New York City that has been drawing attention for its new “circular energy infrastructure” approach to sustainability. Unique in its design, the structure at 555 Greenwich was designed to fit seamlessly with neighboring 345 Hudson.

Structural Systems 130

Structural Systems Energy Efficiency Project Management Consulting Building Design 130

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

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

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. CCG has the design-build and structural fabrication expertise to provide engineered systems and OEM solutions.

Steel Fabrication 264

Steel Fabrication Structural Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Building Optimization 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 9, 2024

The Property This “recognized iconic asset” to the New York City Skyline is located in midtown Manhattan and was built as a Beaux-arts style building in 1929. The Problem : By 2009, the building had begun to show its age. It was acquired (2007) for One Billion One Hundred and Fifty Million USD.

Flooring Systems 130

Flooring Systems Property Management Wall Systems Structural Systems 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 20, 2023

BRONX, NY— Located in New York City’s South Bronx neighborhood of Mott Haven, the newly dedicated $175 million 425 Grand Concourse high-rise building serves as the largest Passive House project to date in North America. 425 Grand Concourse’s southern exposure required installing sunshades on 13 floors to save energy.

Concrete Pouring 130

Concrete Pouring Energy Efficiency Flooring Systems Structural Systems 130

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

By Peter Krech Photos by Benjamin Benschneider Two projects in the Greater Seattle area with an integrated approach to facade design were recently completed by Graphite Design Group. The north tower—Nitro North—is 24 stories, with ground floor retail, amenities on levels two to five, with workplace floors above.

Wall Systems 59

Wall Systems Flooring Systems Structural Systems Building Design 59

BDC Network

JULY 19, 2024

The Role of Diaphragms and Shear Walls in Creating Resilient Structures 1 kcichowicz Fri, 07/19/2024 - 11:00 MFPRO+ Blog Guide to incorporating diaphragms and shear walls into your next building project design. Diaphragms and Shear Walls Defined A diaphragm is a flat structural unit acting like a deep, thin beam.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Roofing Systems Structural Systems Flooring Systems 52

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Designed by the project architect Studio Gang , with Perry Architects Inc. Designed by the project architect Studio Gang , with Perry Architects Inc. The tower’s structure includes 10 different bay configurations within an isosceles triangle on the floor plan, each consisting of 4.27 m (14 ft) wide, and 1.83 Caulkins Inc.,

Flooring Systems 103

Flooring Systems Energy Efficiency Structural Systems Environmental Consulting 103

Construction Specifier

MAY 2, 2024

Vertikal Nydalen, designed by Snøhetta , is Norway’s first naturally climatized mixed-use building. Photos courtesy Snøhetta Vertikal Nydalen in Oslo, designed by Snøhetta, features a simplified and self-sufficient climate system, making it Norway’s first naturally climatized mixed-use building.

Ceiling Systems 104

Ceiling Systems Piping Installation Flooring Systems Wall Systems 104

BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions. faces a housing deficit of 3.8 million units.

Engineering 105

Engineering Building Codes Structural Systems Flooring Systems 105

Construction Specifier

MAY 2, 2023

Harvard University Science and Engineering Complex (SEC) in Boston, Massachusetts, uses a specially designed hydroformed tensile facade system made of stainless steel to maximize energy efficiency and provide occupant comfort. The minimal tensile support structure of the panels allows views and daylight to penetrate into the interiors.

Energy Efficiency 105

Energy Efficiency Steel Fabrication Flooring Systems Wall Systems 105

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 Modular Construction Building Information Modeling (BIM) 246

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

Located in the heart of a historic Grand Rapids, Michigan neighborhood, every facet of this new facility–from the design, architecture, location, inside elements, color–was determined by resident feedback. One of the biggest challenges in modifying the existing PEMB was the addition of a second floor. Even the project’s name, H.U.B. ‘07,

Project Management Consulting 189

Project Management Consulting Roofing Systems Structural Systems Property Management 189

Construction Specifier

JUNE 13, 2023

Paulson Center is a new multipurpose campus building aligned with the university’s Climate Action Plan, aiming to be one of the greenest urban campuses in the U.S. The building embodies the spirit of the university and fosters fresh ways to learn, connect, work, play, and live. In addition to an efficient filtration system, the John A.

Flooring Systems 97

Flooring Systems Ceiling Systems Structural Systems Roofing Systems 97

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

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

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2024

The Maryland Institute College of Art’s (MICA’s) Dolphin Design Center is designed as an innovative “Maker Building,” blending architectural prowess with the ethos of the Maker Movement. The Maker Movement, considered the third industrial revolution, is a driving force behind the center’s design.

Steel Fabrication 111

Steel Fabrication Structural Systems Roofing Systems Building Design 111

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

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 Designed by the firm, Leddy Matum Stacy Architects (LSA Architects), the SEC is situated on the Nueva School’s 13.4-ha ha (33-acre) campus in the semi-rural coastal hills of the San Francisco Peninsula. U-value, 0.27

Energy Efficiency 111

Energy Efficiency Sustainability Energy Conservation Roofing Systems 111

Construction Specifier

MAY 23, 2023

California’s office tower (W)rapper is named after its wrapping steel exoskeleton, which provides support to the 16-story building. The building is not significant just for its appearance, but also for its sustainability features. This design allows the building to respond and move safely during seismic events.

Flooring Systems 90

Flooring Systems Building Performance Measurement Energy Conservation Structural Systems 90

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2024

Marked by a strikingly new exterior image rising from a six-story podium base and capped by a top-floor sky lounge, 2221 Yonge is a long anticipated addition to a cityscape with hundreds of high-rise buildings. This partí allows us to shape the south side to give the building a truly sculptural quality.”

Architecture 130

Architecture Building Commissioning Flooring Systems Building Design 130

Construction Specifier

JUNE 20, 2023

The building represents a structure made almost entirely of wood with all-electric, refrigerant-free, hydronic heating, and cooling systems. The Mississippi building, serving as Waechter Architecture’s headquarters in Portland, Oregon, features the use of mass timber in almost every aspect of the structure.

Fire Protection System Installation 98

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Flooring Systems Electrical Systems 98

Construction Specifier

MAY 31, 2024

The design of contemporary cavity wall assemblies is the result of a century of trial and error. These assemblies lack many necessary components that comprise an effective building enclosure system. These structures consist of a steel frame or, less often, a concrete frame, infilled with brick or hollow clay tile.

Masonry 64

Masonry Wall Systems Building Codes Waterproofing Systems 64

Construction Daily News

JULY 15, 2024

There are tightening governmental regulations that mandate minimum thresholds of energy efficiency and durability in new builds. In fact, the federal government has an ambitious plan of achieving net-zero building emissions by 2045. They can prioritize energy-efficient design, use durable materials, and employ renewable energy sources.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Architecture Renewable Energy Systems Roofing Systems 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 20, 2024

The mixed-use, three-story office building spans two wings of glass and concrete offering 65,000 square feet of new commercial space SANTA MONICA, Calif. – C.W. The building’s modern look is a result of its two glazing systems of aluminum and steel. Below ground is a two-level 40,000 square-foot parking garage.

General Contracting 130

General Contracting Flooring Systems Infrastructure Development Structural Systems 130

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

As the Middle Tennessee’s first full-service hotel built in nearly a decade, the eight-story, 244-room Hilton Franklin Cool Springs offers one of the only roof-level patios in town plus a stylish lobby and contemporary guest rooms with Tubelite thermal entrance systems and floor-to-ceiling window wall.

Painting/finishing 52

Painting/finishing Wall Systems Roofing Systems Flooring Systems 52