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.

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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.

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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.

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Specification Product Update

AUGUST 17, 2023

Metal building envelope specialist SIG Building Solutions has launched a warranted twin skin system called ‘Gemello’. Gemello, is a self-supporting roof and wall system consisting of a trapezoidal pre-finished steel liner and outer sheet with a Class A1 non-combustible glass fibre insulation in between.

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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.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

ThirtyOne Elm is a former hotel and office building that underwent major transformation. Photo courtesy Ed Wonsek ThirtyOne Elm, a recently completed residential conversion in Massachusetts, was a former hotel and office building that underwent major transformation.

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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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Natural Building

OCTOBER 14, 2021

This contemporary Australian home by Sustainable Building and Design, completed in 2020, showcases what is possible when sustainability is the goal. The design takes full advantage of passive solar principles and minimizes the amount of energy required for heating or cooling. kWh battery.

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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

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Specification Product Update

JUNE 15, 2023

Metal building envelope specialist SIG Building Solutions has launched a warranted twin skin system called ‘Gemello’. Gemello, is a self-supporting roof and wall system consisting of a trapezoidal pre-finished steel liner and outer sheet with a Class A1 non-combustible glass fibre insulation in between.

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CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The world of luxury home building is constantly evolving. With technological advancements, shifting tastes in design, and an increasing focus on sustainability, homeowners who seek to build their dream luxury homes are exploring new trends that redefine living in style.

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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. Although there was plenty of activity, the buzz of saws was noticeably absent.

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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

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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.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 5, 2021

T-SLAB takes precast concrete floor systems to the next level. Last summer, Tindall announced the launch of an innovative precast concrete floor system called the Tindall Superior Lightweight All-Purpose Beam (T-SLAB). Watch the video below for a quick look at the innovation behind this new slab system.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Last summer, Tindall announced the launch of an innovative precast concrete floor system called the Tindall Superior Lightweight All-Purpose Beam (T-SLAB ® ). As one of the most versatile slab systems ever made, T-SLAB delivers the strength and design flexibility builders need, but without the price tag they might expect.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The home boasts stunning views of the Las Vegas skyline and is designed to provide its occupants with abundant opportunities for outdoor living, creating a resort lifestyle feel at home. Signature Kitchen Suite Wall Oven The Double Wall Oven With Steam-Combi from Signature Kitchen Suite * provides everything for sous vide cooking.

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Specification Product Update

JULY 1, 2024

Three is the magic number for Senior Architectural Systems as solutions from the manufacturer’s extensive range of aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling help complete The Barnum – a new residential development on Nottingham’s Queen’s Road.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. There are three other facades used in the building to meet sustainability goals.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

If you’re Dan Coletti, the designer and builder of The New American Home 2024 in the luxury custom-home community of Ascaya in Henderson, Nev., The rest of the 7,800-square-foot, single-level floor plan flowed fairly easily from there, he says. it all starts in the kitchen. “I

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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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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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Construction Specifier

MAY 31, 2024

The design of contemporary cavity wall assemblies is the result of a century of trial and error. During the transition from mass masonry walls to the “four barrier” (i.e. These assemblies lack many necessary components that comprise an effective building enclosure system. By Danielle DiDomizio, P.E., prior to 1890.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 27, 2024

The post Building Smart, Building Beautiful: Your Guide to Architectural Design Services appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Create a homely retreat or a productive workspace with these architectural design services. Welcome to a world where designing your dream space is simpler than you ever imagined.

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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.

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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.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

A low-slung front façade includes a “concealed” garage and uses a combination of handmade bricks and traditional Japanese shou sugi ban siding, both of which also appear on select interior walls. The stair sits between a handmade brick wall and a wall of shou sugi ban siding like those on the exterior.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 8, 2023

The Canyon, a 23-story mixed-use building designed by MVRDV, officially opened recently. With its jagged wall, textured red-brown facade, and a publicly accessible “canyon” providing a route through the site, The Canyon is reminiscent of the dramatic geology of California, inspired in part by San Francisco’s charismatic topography.

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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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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.”

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