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JANUARY 2, 2024

Their collaboration enables homeowners or builders to select from Hereabout’s list of preexisting, ready-to-use design plans, then build the home using B.PUBLIC’s prefab floor, roof, and wall panels. Manufacturing the panels in climate-controlled factories also results in 95% less waste and 30% faster home construction, per B.PUBLIC.

Building Performance Measurement 264

Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Manufacturing Modular Construction Building Codes 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 25, 2023

[Åshammar, Sweden] Swedish premium fastener manufacturer BUMAX has been selected to provide fasteners to be used in machines for ultrasonic metal welding. Extreme levels of vibration Schunk Sonosystems is a global leader in developing and building machines for ultrasonic metal welding – such as their industry-leading flexure sonotrode.

Building Materials Manufacturing 245

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Building Standards 245

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Dvele , a manufacturer of high-tech prefabricated homes, is working to help solve the housing crisis by upping its production of Self-Powered homes with two new foundries. Dvele is building the new plants, one in Monterrey, Mexico, and the other in the US at a location to be announced.

Building Automation 242

Building Automation Building Materials Manufacturing Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency 242

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 31, 2023

It would have been nearly impossible to achieve a bridge that functioned to current safety standards yet maintained the bridge’s character and original metal latticework with a traditional concrete deck. CCG prefabricates very large, corrosion-resistant panels at its Dayton, Ohio manufacturing facility.

Steel Fabrication 264

Steel Fabrication Structural Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Building Optimization 264

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MAY 11, 2023

Modular companies across the globe are tackling ways to cut down on building costs, provide a viable solution to the shortage of talent/labor, and maintain housing affordability. The Home Design category spans a number of building systems, including log, timber, panelized and modular.

Modular Construction 246

Modular Construction Building Materials Manufacturing Building Codes Building Design 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 25, 2023

The NSF funding will allow Dr. Gernay to build on research initiated through a 2021 AISI Small Project/Fellowship Program award for “Structural Design for Fire Conditions of a Prototype Metal Building Using the New Proposed Appendix to AISI S100, North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members.

Fire Protection Systems 242

Fire Protection Systems Structural Systems Building Design Building Materials Manufacturing 242

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MAY 4, 2023

Founded in 2019 by a team of experienced architects and a healthcare expert, the off-site building manufacturer is taking the commitment a step further by launching the Health Hub, providing homeowners with the resources to digital health devices and other market-tested health tools that optimize care at home.

Building Materials Manufacturing 246

Building Materials Manufacturing Modular Construction Building Standards Building Design 246

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APRIL 22, 2023

No cutting (or recutting) of materials required, hence the notable lack of any construction din. Off-site or industrialized construction methods potentially offer multiple advantages beyond a quieter jobsite and provide a path to build single-family homes much faster with a good framing crew. he was struck by an eerie silence.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 246

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Owners building complex industrial projects face a wide range of risks in delivering their projects as quickly and as cost-effectively as possible. This is a major departure from traditional design-bid-build delivery where the team only sees lump sum costs with various contingencies and, of course, large margins.

Project Management Consulting 246

Project Management Consulting Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

(PPI) Building & ConstructionDivision resulted in improvements to the latest edition of the ASTM Standard, F2389 Standard Specification for Pressure-Rated Polypropylene (PP) Piping Systems, whichestablishes requirements for polypropylene (PP-R and PP-RCT) piping system components including pipe, fittings, valves, and manifolds.

Piping Installation 130

Piping Installation Plumbing Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Building Standards 130

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JUNE 22, 2023

By shaving just a foot off the depth of the three-story, side-by-side duplex destined for an infill lot in Pittsburgh, he enabled Structural Modular Innovations to build three boxes at a time on its factory floor instead of only two. Not so in a factory.

Modular Construction 231

Modular Construction Building Materials Manufacturing Site Planning Building Design 231

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 29, 2023

(San Francisco, June 6, 2023) – Kaynemaile , a leading global designer and manufacturer of architectural mesh for commercial, residential, and public buildings, today announces a major shift from fossil-based raw materials to biomass content. Makrolon® has been a consistent material solution for Kaynemaile for 20 years.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Architecture 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 12, 2023

Kaynemaile , a leading global designer and manufacturer of architectural mesh for commercial, residential, and public buildings, today announces a major shift from fossil-based raw materials to biomass content. Makrolon® has been a consistent material solution for Kaynemaile for 20 years.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Architecture 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 4, 2024

The American Concrete Institute is a leading authority and resource worldwide for the development, dissemination, and adoption of its consensus-based standards, technical resources, educational programs, and proven expertise.

Engineering 130

Engineering Building Materials Manufacturing Building Codes Building Materials 130

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The project involves constructing a new 58,528 m 2 (630,000 sf) federal building that will house CISA in a new sustainable facility. These investments aim to promote domestic manufacturing and clean energy industries.

Building Materials Manufacturing 111

Building Materials Manufacturing Green Building Building Standards Building Materials 111

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 1, 2024

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is a leading authority and resource worldwide for the development, dissemination, and adoption of its consensus-based standards, technical resources, educational programs, and proven expertise. Among ACI’s processes, standardization stands out as the most rigorous consensus-building method.

Building Codes 130

Building Codes Building Materials Manufacturing Building Standards Masonry 130

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AUGUST 3, 2023

Agriculture’s gain was 1,600 times the gross value added per 1 hour worked, double that of manufacturing. And there are definitely some things we can do, from simplification and standardization to off-site construction, automation, vertical integration, and housing design. Standardization. Construction’s gain was one.

Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Standards Site Planning Change Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

Additionally, selecting the right materials throughout the project is pivotal in enabling structures to withstand whatever Mother Nature may bring. It will also explore the broader significance of steel in sustainable building practices, highlighting the interplay between resilience and sustainability in infrastructure development.

Building Resilience 130

Building Resilience Disaster Preparedness Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Bendheim’s channel glass , manufactured by Glasfabrik Lamberts of Germany, now carries both an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) and a Health Product Declaration (HPD), supporting architects and designers’ demands for sustainability. HPDs also support compliance with WELL, Cradle-to-Cradle and other green building standards.

Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Building Materials Manufacturing Sustainability Green Building Building Materials 130

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 26, 2024

By Greg Koch As energy codes and sustainability standards continue to drive industry innovation, specifiers can now choose curtain wall systems that waste significantly less energy than their predecessors. It has been a very slow process, but material developments in this sphere are now gaining in popularity. From polyamide 6.6

Building Materials Manufacturing 119

Building Materials Manufacturing Wall Systems Energy Efficiency Structural Systems 119

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 15, 2023

to set general code standards requiring the reduction of embodied carbon emissions in the design and building process, applicable to both commercial buildings and schools. The code additions are amendments to the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code ( CALGreen ), Part 11, Title 24. Photo courtesy Bisgtock.

Building Code Compliance 98

Building Code Compliance Building Codes Building Standards Building Materials Manufacturing 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 19, 2023

CLEVELAND, OHIO – www.mbma.com: The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) is pleased to welcome two new companies to its membership ranks. Ascent Buildings, LLC joins as a Building Systems member, and RMG Erectors & Constructors, LLC is a new Associate member.

Building Materials Manufacturing 100

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Codes Building Materials Building Standards 100

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The building industry currently contributes to 39% of annual CO2 emissions, with embodied carbon accounting for 11% of global annual emissions. Addressing these environmental challenges, Naviate Zero seeks to mitigate the impact by focusing on the early stages of a building’s life cycle.

Environmental Impact Assessment 100

Environmental Impact Assessment Green Building Building Design Sustainability 100

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 7, 2024

The Portland Cement Association has raised a red flag, revealing that the manufacturing of a cubic yard of concrete, approximately 3900 lbs, contributes to a staggering emission of about 400 lbs of CO2. This reaction not only accelerates concrete curing but also results in a stronger and more durable material.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Energy Conservation Curing Building Materials Manufacturing 130

BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The importance of selecting healthy materials for K-12 projects 0 qpurcell Mon, 09/30/2024 - 13:17 K-12 Schools Clark Nexsen interior designers Anna Claire Beethoven and Brittney Just, CID, IIDA, LEED Green Associate, share why it is imperative to specify healthy building materials in K-12 schools.

Building Materials Manufacturing 98

Building Materials Manufacturing Painting/finishing Building Materials Green Building 98

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Prefab steel construction is transforming the building landscape with its innovative approach. This method utilizes prefabricated components, offering a modern alternative to traditional building practices. Companies like Price Buildings provide the pre-made parts or structures the construction team assembles on-site.

Building Materials Manufacturing 114

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Building Design Material Handling 114

BDC Network

APRIL 21, 2023

Learn about engineered wood’s key role as a green building solution. APA – THE ENGINEERED WOOD ASSOCIATION The increasing threat of climate change has more and more building owners and homebuyers considering the sustainability of their structures and the role construction plays in global warming and use of our natural resources.

Sustainability 97

Sustainability Building Materials Manufacturing Engineering Renewable Energy Systems 97

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

By Dustin Troutman , Director of Marketing and Product Development, Creative Composites Group Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites have emerged as a top contender when it comes to construction material choices for America’s infrastructure. Traditional materials just don’t last in these types of applications,” Blaszak says.

Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Building Materials Manufacturing Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Steel Fabrication Building Materials 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

As recovery efforts continue amidst heaps of debris, engineering experts estimate that a complete rebuild adhering to stringent safety standards could take a staggering 10-15 years using existing methodologies and design approaches. All while ensuring that projects adhere to both local and national standards and regulations.

Engineering 130

Engineering Land Use Regulations Safety Regulations Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The need to decrease indoor noise levels and improve auditory comfort, speech intelligibility, and sound privacy by specifying high-performing, sound-absorbing surfaces or objects is well-established in building standards, guidelines, and rating systems. Standards and guidelines. seconds in rooms less than 283.2 m 3 (10,000 cf).

Ceiling Systems 98

Ceiling Systems Building Performance Measurement Building Standards Building Materials Manufacturing 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 1, 2024

‘Mesh with the Best’ New York’s Architizer.com has awarded Kaynemaile ’s RE/8 architectural mesh an A+ Jury Award for ‘ Building Envelopes, Cladding, and Roofing ’ in its 12 th annual awards honoring the world’s best architecture and spaces. RE/8 features a reduction in the carbon footprint of the base polymer material by up to 80%.

Building Materials Manufacturing 100

Building Materials Manufacturing Architecture Building Code Compliance Roofing Systems 100

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 13, 2020

Each project is unique, but there are some common mistakes, problems, and inefficiencies that occur on a regular basis, affecting the cost, schedule, or performance of building enclosures. Understanding material qualities and resultant performance is the core of good masonry construction. Bricks are subject to chipping.

Masonry 134

Masonry Modular Construction Building Performance Measurement Wall Systems 134

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2023

What is BIM – Building Information Modeling? According to the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), “BIM is a digital representation of physical and functional characteristics of a facility. Given that all stakeholders share a common goal of delivering successful projects, it is surprising that BIM is not widespread.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 242

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Building Automation Surveying 242

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

The building and fire codes require FRTW to be impregnated with chemicals. Impregnation refers to a technique for treating absorbent materials with chemicals. Impregnating wood materials with fire retardants changes the chemical, physical, and mechanical properties of the wood, resulting in a complex new material.

Fire Protection System Installation 98

Fire Protection System Installation Building Codes Building Materials Manufacturing Fire Protection Systems 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Unlike twins in manufacturing or aerospace, AECO twins account for changing occupancy patterns and evolving urban contexts. But here’s the kicker—these benefits only materialize when digital twins are paired with robust information management systems.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 182

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Foundation Systems Change Management Project Management 182

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

By Blake Heger , VP, Marketing & Sales Operations, Enduro Composites, a part of Creative Composites Group Insulated metal panels (IMPs) have been an essential building material for over 50 years. Apples to apples, composite building materials are often lighter than their metal equivalents. What are ICPs?

Building Materials Manufacturing 100

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Energy Efficiency Heavy Lifting Transportation 100

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JANUARY 10, 2024

Mechanical Ventilation in Homes Works—If You Use It ibush Wed, 01/10/2024 - 17:51 Building America field studies show a disconnect between intended and actual use of mechanical ventilation systems in newer homes Juliet Grable Homes are getting tighter, which is a good thing since half of all residential energy use goes to heating and cooling.

HVAC System Installation 130

HVAC System Installation HVAC Systems Quality Control Energy Efficiency 130