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MAY 29, 2024

This home will showcase the benefits of structural 3D construction including efficiency, low cost of ownership, and the ability to withstand natural and manmade disasters,” remarked Mike Miceli, CEO of Black Buffalo 3D. Black Buffalo 3D-printed home building process. Why is ICC-ES certification important?

Building Code Compliance 261

Building Code Compliance Building Codes Wall Systems Structural Systems 261

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

UF), a leading manufacturer of quality fiberglass pipe, conduit and bridge drain infrastructure systems based in Springfield, Ohio. UF’s high-performance fiberglass conduit products are produced by winding the material in exacting patterns, which results in stronger and lighter structures over steel.

Building Materials Manufacturing 259

Building Materials Manufacturing Steel Fabrication Structural Systems Infrastructure Development 259

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 18, 2024

She joins SGH’s Building Technology Division in Chicago, Illinois, partnering with SGH team members and clients across the Midwestern United States. She found her passion in building enclosure consulting, with particular expertise in new construction consulting on BECx projects to create well-functioning and integrated building systems.

Building Commissioning 130

Building Commissioning Building Design Project Management Consulting Roofing Systems 130

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 264

Engineering Concrete Pouring Plumbing Systems Structural Systems 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Protective barrier walls will separate new 12-foot-wide shared-use paths, featuring scenic overlooks and shade structures, from traffic. ” The new Brooks Bridge will measure 2,111 feet (793 feet longer than the current one) and feature six travel lanes (three eastbound and three westbound) versus the current four-lane structure.

Structural Systems 279

Structural Systems Safety Regulations Building Resilience Wall Systems 279

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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

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APRIL 23, 2024

Light But Tough: MDLR Brands’ Building Panels qpurcell Tue, 04/23/2024 - 09:33 The building panels manufactured by Tennessee-based MDLR Brands are so lightweight that just four people can carry a panel sheet measuring 8 by 32 feet. MDLR Brands’ composite SIPs (structural insulated panels) weigh in at just over 1 pound per square foot.

Modular Construction 264

Modular Construction Building Materials Manufacturing Controls Manufacturing Structural Systems 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 1, 2024

PERI Delivers Flexible Formwork Solutions for Los Angeles Oil Terminal The Port of Los Angeles includes seven liquid petroleum build terminals comprising an area of more than 114 acres. Custom Designed Systems The team selected PERI’S VARIOKIT RCS Truss System for the falsework to pour the main concrete platform.

Concrete Pouring 258

Concrete Pouring Modular Construction Structural Systems Health Regulations 258

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 11, 2023

[NEW YORK] Kaynemaile, a leading designer and manufacturer of architectural mesh, is a winner in Architectural Record magazine’s Record Products of 2023 (Building Systems and Components) in recognition of its full-scale sustainability initiatives. based architects and designers. The product is extremely lightweight at 0.6

Architecture 264

Architecture Building Materials Manufacturing Renewable Energy Systems Building Materials 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2024

Sustainable site design is a hot topic in the AEC industry. As Civil Engineers, Landscape Architects, and Planners, we are challenged to integrate conservation into site design, preserving the natural features of the land. We must also think about ways to improve design to promote a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle.

Sustainability 264

Sustainability Green Building Electrical Systems Site Planning 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. MAXIMO is significantly faster than conventional panel.

Concrete Pouring 264

Concrete Pouring Wall Systems Flooring Systems Building Optimization 264

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

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

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

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

By Luke Carothers Recently, there has been a push within the AEC industry—particularly within the United States—to shift our focus to new ways to adapt and reuse old buildings to fit new purposes. When it comes to applying this way of thinking to new builds, Sullivan says we should be thinking about potential future uses of spaces.

Structural Systems 262

Structural Systems Building Design Sustainability Architecture 262

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

CHICAGO – Oregon State University has won the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institue’s (PCI) 2023 Engineering Design Competition, also known as the Big Beam Competition. Teams of students and a faculty advisor design, build, and test a 20-foot, precast, prestressed concrete beam.

Structural Systems 262

Structural Systems Quality Assurance Building Design Infrastructure Development 262

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APRIL 18, 2024

Designed and built by Las Vegas custom builder Sun West Custom Homes , the 7,800-square-foot, single-level custom spec home sits high above the Las Vegas Valley and famous Strip. Though it was no easy task, this year’s build followed a proven process that can be applied to any home at any price point.

Renewable Energy Systems 243

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation Wall Systems 243

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 25, 2024

Coming to the new 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) LAS VEGAS – Today, the Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI) announced the launch of its Stronger Standards, Exceptional Structures campaign, in preparation for the release of the new 2024 International Residential Code (IRC). The newly added Section R506.2—Post-tensioned

Building Codes 263

Building Codes Building Materials Manufacturing Flooring Systems Structural Systems 263

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Stantec , a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been selected to provide architectural, structural, and design services for this new flagship facility. The firm is partnering with RJC Engineers on structural design, and GHD is providing electrical design services.

Renewable Energy Systems 261

Renewable Energy Systems Electrical Systems Facility Management Energy Efficiency 261

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 18, 2024

The solution Mr. Tardy referenced is a Distributed Antenna System, or DAS. Both large and small spaces can benefit from these supplementary, in-building networks. Related to coverage, if the closest cell tower is physically far away, or if particular building materials block the cellular signal, a DAS is required.

Geotechnical Engineering 264

Geotechnical Engineering HVAC System Installation Environmental Consulting Building Design 264

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

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

AUGUST 1, 2023

In the latest edition, the nation scored a C- on the overall assessment, indicating that while overall these systems are in fair condition, they exhibit deficiencies and increasing vulnerabilities. However, soil stabilization and improving the structural performance of MSE walls are not mutually exclusive.

Wall Systems 246

Wall Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Structural Systems Building Resilience 246

Construction Enquirer

MAY 9, 2023

Structural building components specialist ACS Stainless Steel Fixings (ACS) has launched Intex Fire Protect. It is the first masonry support system combining four critical components in one easy-to-fit design – meaning it is over 40% faster to install.

Fire Protection System Installation 227

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Masonry Wall Systems 227

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OCTOBER 11, 2023

PhiusCon 2023 Heads to Houston, Texas qpurcell Wed, 10/11/2023 - 11:03 PhiusCon, the leading passive building conference for climate-specific zero energy design, construction, and building science, heads to Houston this November 7-10, 2023. Closing Keynote from Joseph Lstiburek, B.A.Sc.,

Building Resilience 264

Building Resilience Building Standards Quality Assurance Building Design 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 20, 2023

Southern coastal cities, they first pass over oil and gas rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, testing their structural integrity. While the rigs are built to withstand the elements, some storms are just too strong for the aging platforms and pipelines, destroying the structures and taking workers’ lives with them. were greatly affected.

Engineering 221

Engineering Building Resilience Infrastructure Development Fire Protection Systems 221

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

With increasing urgency, building owners, architects and contractors are turning to metal buildings to deliver resilient, robust and safe buildings to better mitigate risk. “In Pros, AIA, MBA, CPD Director of Design, DS Architecture, Cleveland. According to Dr. W.

Building Resilience 130

Building Resilience Building Optimization Structural Systems Fire Protection Systems 130

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

OCTOBER 15, 2024

WESTMINSTER, Colo., — Trimble ® (Nasdaq: TRMB) announced today the winners of its 2024 Tekla ® Global Building Information Modeling (BIM) Awards. The team did wind tunnel testing for structural design and stability testing using both a BIM and a 3D-printed model.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 201

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Structural Systems Steel Fabrication Building Codes 201

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In response, bridge owners and designers are seeking economical and time-saving ways to apply that funding to critical projects. professor of civil and architectural engineering at the University of Wyoming, via the WyoLearn Learning Management System. Dr. Barker has over 30 years of experience in steel bridge design and construction.

Steel Fabrication 262

Steel Fabrication Building Materials Manufacturing Building Design Structural Systems 262

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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

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 30, 2024

. – ASCE’s newest standard, Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) for Pultruded Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Structures , ASCE/SEI 74-23, is intended for use in the design of new buildings and other structures constructed of pultruded fiber–reinforced polymer (FRP) composite structural shapes, connections, and prefabricated building products.

Structural Systems 130

Structural Systems Building Standards Prefabrication Building Design 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The new signature 266-foot pedestrian bridge was designed with community input, opens in 2026 Buffalo, N.Y. – Designed with community input to increase access to the waterfront, the bridge will create a stunning new pedestrian and bicyclist entrance to Ralph Wilson Park when it opens to the public in early 2026. Wilson, Jr.

Public Works 264

Public Works Foundation Systems Building Design Structural Systems 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 19, 2023

Designed by HNTB of Los Angeles, the Sixth Street Viaduct is a 3,500-foot tied arch bridge locally called the “Ribbon of Light.” The structure re-establishes a critical thoroughfare between L.A.’s Each arch is supported by an innovative seismic isolation system designed to withstand a 1,000-year seismic event.

Engineering 246

Engineering Structural Systems Ramps Project Management 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 16, 2023

McLarand added that builders in the Bay Area experience some of the highest construction costs in the world, along with intense scrutiny from local jurisdictions regarding issues such as sustainable design, historic preservation, density, and public transit accessibility. Berkeley: one in architecture; and the other in structural engineering.

Historic Preservation 241

Historic Preservation Architecture Building Design Green Building 241

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

ICM) , was hired to do in the summer of 2019 for Reaction Engines , a privately-held technology company that’s developing thermal management systems and novel propulsion solutions for the defense and commercial high-speed flight sector, as well as for aviation, automotive, and energy sectors in the US and UK.

Facility Management 246

Facility Management Construction Management Piping Installation Wall Systems 246