Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 1, 2024

ACI Certificate Programs, delivered through ACI University, encourage concrete professionals to gain in-depth knowledge about particular topics in concrete materials, design, repair, or construction by following a defined online course of study. ACI CODE-440.11-22 and learn more about designing and detailing with GFRP reinforcement.

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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

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. No cutting (or recutting) of materials required, hence the notable lack of any construction din. he was struck by an eerie silence.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 246

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The Pro Builder

JULY 13, 2023

As a manufacturer of structural carbon-negative building materials, Plantd provides a seamless switch for homebuilders currently using Oriented Strand Board (OSB). Horton’s purchase of 250,000 Plantd panels will be used for wall sheathing and roof decking. What makes the panels alternative? factory.

Building Materials Manufacturing 246

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The Pro Builder

JULY 18, 2023

Eco Material Technologies , a Utah-based producer of sustainable cement alternatives, and Hive 3D , a Texas-based automated construction company, have partnered to build five vacation rentals in Round Top. To replace traditional cement, Eco Material uses fly ash and other pozzolanic materials.

Building Materials Manufacturing 246

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Roads Online

MARCH 20, 2025

The first use of Geoquest Australias EcoStrap HA reinforcements at a project in Victoria, which allowed for the reuse of site won materials as backfill for mechanically stabilised earth walls. From structural retaining walls and precast concrete solutions, Geoquest Australia brings decades of expertise to civil construction.

Controls Manufacturing 66

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

By 2050, nearly 50% of all emissions generated by new construction are expected to come from building materials like concrete. Cement manufacturers across the country recognize the impact of cements contribution to concretes greenhouse gas emissions and have set a goal to reach carbon neutrality by the same year.

Building Materials Manufacturing 78

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The Pro Builder

JANUARY 29, 2024

Lean manufacturing works. To explain his company’s manufacturing solution, Gampel first distinguishes it from other efforts to industrialize construction. You’re deploying 90% of the build using traditional skilled labor.” We focus not on the home, the end product, but on the system,” Gampel says. “We

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 25, 2023

Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Systems Engineering at Johns Hopkins University (JHU), was named a recipient of the NSF’s Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award for nearly $580,000 over five years. AISI also supported my experimental work with material donations, for which I am grateful. Thomas Gernay, Ph.D.,

Fire Protection Systems 242

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 27, 2023

Salas O’Brien is excited to announce that its Denver-based structural engineering team has been recognized by the Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) with the first place Design Excellence Award in Non-Building Applications for the CFS design of the Park Union Bridge in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Structural Systems 246

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The Pro Builder

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.

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Roads Online

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Material supplied by Reinforced Earth Reinforced Earth designed, manufactured and supplied 9299 metres squared of bespoke mechanically stabilised earth (MSE) TerraPlus walls for Victorias transformative West Gate Tunnel Project in Melbourne. Image courtesy of Reinforced Earth.

Wall Systems 66

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 26, 2025

Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. Air barriers are essential for maintaining the integrity and performance of building enclosures.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 26, 2025

The post Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Takeaways Construction defects commonly stem from design deficiencies, poor workmanship, substandard materials and inadequate quality control, potentially reducing property values by up to 25%.

Electrical Wiring Installation 52

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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

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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.

Historic Preservation 201

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

In response, door manufacturers are developing engineering and design features to serve a broader range of commercial environments. Designers can use the fifth wall for elements of interest. The clear sections are available in various materials such as acrylic and tempered, insulated, frosted, and low-emissivity (Low-E) glass.

Energy Efficiency 59

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 15, 2024

By Lisa May Photo Robert Casey/courtesy Tubelite With commercial architectural trends favoring expansive glass , curtain wall use is growing in newly constructed buildings. In common usage, curtain wall refers to aluminum-framed systems carrying glass, panels, louvers, or occasionally, granite or marble.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Flooring Systems Building Performance Measurement 52

CCR Magazine

MARCH 12, 2025

Sterling Structural , a leading manufacturer of cost-effective, pre-fabricated mass timber and hybrid structural systems in North America, today announced the availability of a new Mass Timber Mock-up training kit. The kit includes everything needed to construct a mock-up of a small-scale mass timber building.

Structural Systems 52

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 18, 2024

PEX: State-of-the-Art for Potable Water; Historical Overview of Discontinued PB Piping Materials Also Examined IRVING, Texas – A new technical document that addresses the critical differences between crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing systems with polybutylene (PB) systems has been published by the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc.

Plumbing Systems 130

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 13, 2025

Twin-wall polycarbonate panels provide excellent thermal efficiency with 80-85% light transmission, creating stable growing conditions year-round whilst reducing energy costs by up to 40%. Key Materials and Construction Polycarbonate greenhouses consist of transparent sheets secured to an aluminium or galvanised steel frame.

Wall Systems 52

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 4, 2024

CLEVELAND, OHIO – MBMA.com: The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) presented Dr. James Fisher with the 2024 Dr. Duane S. Named after MBMA’s original director of research and engineering, this honor is given to a researcher annually for contributions to the advancement of metal building systems.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

The post The Art of Modern Staircase Manufacturing: Precision Engineering Meets Bespoke Design appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Using state-of-the-art CNC machinery and digital controls, today’s stair manufacturers can transform even the simplest sketch into a comprehensive plan tailored to your exact specifications.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

By Amy Becker Photo courtesy Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Specifiers and design professionals should always consider seismic performance attributes for buildings in areas that previously have experienced the damaging effects of earthquakes. Building codes are adopted with the intent to preserve life and safety.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 29, 2021

In the 20 th century, wall assemblies discretized into multi-layered systems with each playing a distinct role. Each new layer arose with the emergence of building science technology, including rain screen design principles and the evolution of building materials. By David E.

Wall Systems 98

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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.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Prefabricated wall panels are individually manufactured in an offsite fabrication shop, complete with exterior cladding and fenestration, anchor system, water/air/vapor barrier(s) and flashing, insulation , and the structural framing. Building and site considerations. Donlon, PE. They are then lifted and installed onsite.

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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.

Wall Systems 52

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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.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Roofing Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Warranty 52

CCR Magazine

APRIL 10, 2024

Laminators Incorporated presents AdaptaClad™ RS, a new shop-fabricated rainscreen wall system designed to provide significant time and labor savings to fabricators and installers. Its built-in adaptability makes it possible to install over almost any building substrate. Along with the launch of their new system, Laminators Inc.

Wall Systems 52

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 13, 2023

This is the first architectural zinc material in the world to reduce an already small carbon footprint by more than half. RHEINZINK-prePATINA ECO ZINC material production generates significantly less CO2 than any other architectural zinc manufacturing process. and Canada Green Building Councils’ LEED® criteria.

Building Materials Manufacturing 130

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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.

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UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

With rising material costs, environmental concerns, and increasing regulations, contractors and developers are searching for ways to build cost-effective yet durable structures. Energy efficiency : Masonry materials offer excellent thermal mass, helping regulate indoor temperatures and lower heating/cooling costs.

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BDC Network

JUNE 18, 2024

Could ‘smart’ building facades heat and cool buildings? 0 dbarista Tue, 06/18/2024 - 15:58 Building Technology A promising research project looks at the possibilities for thermoelectric systems to thermally condition buildings, writes Mahsa Farid Mohajer, Sustainable Building Analyst with Stantec.

HVAC Systems 111

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Specification Product Update

OCTOBER 13, 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.

Roofing Systems 52

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BD+C

MARCH 31, 2023

Voice of the Brand When hurricanes, tornados, extreme temperatures, snow and ice, or salty ocean air have the potential to impact a structure, it is critical to design a building envelope system that will protect the occupants from the elements and deliver a comfortable environment.

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BDC Network

JUNE 8, 2024

Sergio Sádaba, Principal Industrial Facilities Designers Lists HVAC Mechanical Systems For most industrial factories, it’s process over people. The US manufacturing sector is booming. Manufacturing has one of the highest costs to hire, estimated at $5,100 by RecruiterBox. Manufacturing plants are often extremely hot.

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