Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Slashing Costs by Tens of Thousands, RIC Technology Revolutionizes 3D Construction Muscatine, Iowa – The second 3D-printed house in Muscatine has completed construction by the leading 3D construction company Alquist 3D, powered by RIC Technology’s cutting-edge robotic arm based 3D printing system.

Foundation Systems 262

Foundation Systems Wall Systems Building Automation Construction Equipment 262

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 18, 2023

Buildings made of mass timber – layers of wood bonded together – are gaining popularity as greener and faster alternatives to concrete and steel structures. National Science Foundation. The key feature of the building is a post-tensioned rocking wall system built from mass timber panels.

Building Resilience 130

Building Resilience Wall Systems Structural Systems Foundation Systems 130

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. The architectural design of curtain walls must be developed alongside increasing demand for high-performing, energy-efficient solutions. Jackson, AIA Photo courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

Wall Systems 93

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Project Management Consulting Steel Fabrication 93

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

JULY 18, 2024

The project team, led by STV as the overall task lead and subconsultant to Chen Ryan Associates (CRA), will design plans to replace the existing TPSS while minimizing impacts and delays to the system, maintaining the operational efficiency of MTS’s extensive 65-mile track network and keeping the system’s 300,000 weekday trips on schedule.

Structural Systems 100

Structural Systems Foundation Systems Wall Systems Electrical Systems 100

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 16, 2023

Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie , the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced today the successful completion of a series of seismic tests on the tallest building yet subjected to earthquake simulations. Seismic tests simulating both the 1994 magnitude 6.7

Building Resilience 130

Building Resilience Structural Systems Building Performance Measurement Wall Systems 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 25, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – A research project progressing from the American Iron and Steel Institute’s (AISI) Small Project/Fellowship Program has received significant funding through the National Science Foundation (NSF) to advance performance-based fire design for cold-formed steel (CFS) structures. Thomas Gernay, Ph.D.,

Fire Protection Systems 242

Fire Protection Systems Structural Systems Building Design Building Materials Manufacturing 242

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Building a new house is an exciting journey, full of decisions about design, style, and function. While it’s easy to get wrapped up in choosing floor tiles, wall colors, and kitchen counters, one often overlooked yet essential element of a comfortable home is the plumbing.

Plumbing Systems 40

Plumbing Systems Sustainability Plumbing Piping Installation 40

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

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

JULY 9, 2024

The Perelman Performing Arts Center—known as PAC NYC—completes the master vision for the 9/11 Memorial Grounds and was designed in collaboration with Design Architect REX and Architect of Record Davis Brody Bond – a Page/ Company. It opened in September 2023.

Structural Systems 100

Structural Systems Foundation Systems Ceiling Systems Building Design 100

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

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. The digital twin produced hyper-accurate renderings that reflected data gleaned from a laser scan of the site after the foundation slabs were poured.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 246

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

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

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

AUGUST 14, 2024

By: Andrew Martin, Senior Product Manager with Marley Engineered Products In facilities with high volumes of foot traffic, the constant opening and closing of doors not only lets in chilly air but can cause heating problems for the entire building.

Ceiling Systems 100

Ceiling Systems Wall Systems Facility Management Risk Management 100

Construction Daily News

MAY 27, 2024

With this in mind, keep reading as we explore the importance of protecting commercial structures with robust water-resistive systems. Some common culprits include strong winds, extreme interior/exterior temperature differences, stack effect, imbalances between supply/exhaust air systems, and hydrostatic forces.

Structural Systems 52

Structural Systems Roofing Systems Foundation Systems Waterproofing Systems 52

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Most people imagine the foundation being poured, walls going up, or roofing installed. But without a well-thought-out plumbing system, all those flashy construction parts wouldn’t be functional! Plumbing is crucial to any construction project, whether for a home, office, or commercial building.

Plumbing 52

Plumbing Plumbing Systems Piping Installation Health Regulations 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 6, 2023

. — raSmith, a multi-disciplined civil and structural engineering and surveying firm, is proud to announce that four of raSmith’s cold-formed steel engineering projects have garnered recognition, receiving Design Excellence Awards from the Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI).

Engineering 130

Engineering Structural Systems Ceiling Systems Foundation Systems 130

Granger Construction

MAY 23, 2024

Not only did the event celebrate placement of the last steel beam in the building frame, but it also marked significant progress on a challenging build. The jobsite alone was located directly adjacent to an active 24/7 emergency department, outpatient surgery center, medical office building and cancer center.

Foundation Systems 98

Foundation Systems Facility Management Structural Systems Change Management 98

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

JUUNOO , an innovative design company with a mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable building methods, announces today that it received $6.6M We aim to inspire others to adopt the same circular design principles. in funding from existing investors. Learn more about JUUNOO at JUUNOO.com.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Wall Systems Real Estate Development Foundation Systems 52

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

By Iltaz Alam and Marysusan Couturier Photo ©Chris Boswell/Dreamstime.com Ensuring a building’s durability and energy efficiency hinges on a continuous air barrier throughout the building enclosure. Properly implemented tie-ins enhance the energy efficiency and longevity of buildings and ensure the building envelope acts as one system.

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Waterproofing Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Roofing Systems Building Materials 52

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

These scenarios can force the team to scramble and either reluctantly accept installation details that may compromise the intended performance or consider time-consuming or costly changes to the waterproofing or building design. Consequently, the SOE system and its features are integral to the blindside waterproofing system.

Waterproofing Systems 59

Waterproofing Systems Foundation Systems Structural Systems Wall Systems 59

Strong Tie

MAY 9, 2023

As a lead industry supporter and research partner of the National Science Foundation-funded NHERI TallWood project , Simpson Strong-Tie is proud to participate in this groundbreaking initiative to investigate the resilience of tall timber buildings in earthquake-prone regions.

Building Resilience 98

Building Resilience Architecture Wall Systems Building Design 98

Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

By Mike Fischer One of the first questions to be asked when designing a basement foundation is “what is the desired functionality of the basement?” On one end of the spectrum, a basement may provide comfortable, fully habitable spaces comparable to the above-grade portions of the building (Figure 1).

Foundation Systems 59

Foundation Systems Wall Systems Flooring Systems HVAC Systems 59

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

Natural Building

DECEMBER 22, 2022

They make thick walls with a mixture of clay-rich mud, shredded straw and limestone slurry. Impulse hammers then pound the material in, creating 12-inch-thick walls that when dry are heavy and durable. This eliminates much of the labor in building with adobe. So far, about 50 people have put their names on the list.

Wall Systems 98

Wall Systems Cost Control Building Controls Quality Control 98

CCR Magazine

MAY 29, 2024

Elevated Foundations An effective way to protect buildings from floods is by elevating the foundation above the flood level. You might use: Pier and beam foundations: These lift the home on stilts or columns, allowing floodwater to pass underneath. Moreover, any home with an above-code design could save $4 for every $1.

Foundation Systems 52

Foundation Systems Building Resilience Building Materials Building Codes 52

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 28, 2024

Building your own home can be one of the most rewarding and significant investments of your life. However, it’s also a complex process that requires careful planning, budgeting, and a clear understanding of the building process. Here’s everything you need to know to make your home-building journey a success.

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation Electrical Wiring Installation Building Permits Plumbing Systems 52

CCR Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

Commercial building renovations are pivotal in maintaining and enhancing the functionality, aesthetics, and value of properties. Whether updating an office building, refurbishing a retail space, or modernizing an industrial facility, the process requires careful planning, skilled execution, and a clear understanding of the goals.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance HVAC System Installation Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment 52

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

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 31, 2023

11NOHO, located in the popular NOHO Arts District in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, offers a fresh perspective on historical South Californian courtyard apartments with a modern mixed-use development, designed for sustainability and an increased sense of community, balanced with privacy. mm (16 in.), and panelized construction.

Energy Efficiency 110

Energy Efficiency Flooring Systems Roofing Systems Building Materials 110

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2024

While they may seem like a minor feature of your home or business, they play a crucial role in protecting your building from water damage. Without regular gutter cleaning , this blockage can lead to significant structural damage, from foundation cracks to roof leaks, costing you thousands in repairs.

Maintenance 52

Maintenance Foundation Systems Roofing Systems Structural Systems 52

BDC Network

MAY 19, 2023

Shear Wall Selection for Wood-Framed Buildings 1 kcichowicz Fri, 05/19/2023 - 07:36 Multifamily Housing From wall bracing to FTAO, there are many ways to secure the walls of a building. Fasteners used to attach the panels to the framing also will affect the lateral resistance of the wall.

Wall Systems 98

Wall Systems Building Design Structural Systems Building Codes 98

UK Construction Blog

MAY 12, 2024

It provides a sturdy foundation for framing basement walls and finishing the space. Bench footing is a foundation used to support walls in a basement when converting the space into a living area. It involves installing a continuous concrete footing or foundation to support the basement walls and reinforce the structure.

Concrete Pouring 52

Concrete Pouring Building Permits Building Code Compliance Piping Installation 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System.

Engineering 130

Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Environmental Consulting 130

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The Role of Commercial Retaining Walls in Soil Containment In the realm of industrial-grade landscaping, commercial retaining walls play a pivotal role. They provide the necessary support to keep the soil in place, especially in areas with uneven topography or where elevation changes are part of the design.

Landscaping 52

Landscaping Wall Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Structural Systems 52