Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The project used an innovative Developer/design-build approach that helped speed up construction. The second phase widened the 33rd Street Corridor from 30 to 57 feet and raised the ceiling height to 18 feet. WSP designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. wsp.com

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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. The facade’s stainless-steel material is both delicate and lightweight, mimicking the qualities of fabric.

Energy Efficiency 105

Energy Efficiency Steel Fabrication Flooring Systems Wall Systems 105

BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions. faces a housing deficit of 3.8 million units.

Engineering 105

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The campus boasts a thriving coastal live oak woodland ecosystem, diverse structures, and breathtaking views of San Francisco Bay. 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

Energy Efficiency 111

Energy Efficiency Sustainability Energy Conservation Roofing Systems 111

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2024

Bradley Company broadens its popular Euro Style Restroom Partition Collection with two new ultra-private models that extend from floor to ceiling, creating a spectacular backdrop – and refined personal retreat – in commercial washrooms. Advanced new materials and sturdy construction make these partitions as long-lasting as they are beautiful.

Ceiling Systems 52

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The wood materials used in the center comprise glue-laminated timber (glulam), cedar siding, and wood framing. The renovated auditorium features improved seating, sightlines, and accessibility, along with enhanced finishes, energy-efficient lighting, and revitalized support spaces and building systems.

Roofing Systems 93

Roofing Systems Energy Efficiency Ceiling Systems Plumbing Systems 93

BDC Network

JULY 20, 2023

Fire-Rated Systems in Light-Frame Wood Construction 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/20/2023 - 09:38 Multifamily Housing Find guidance on designing and building some of the most cost-effective, code-compliant fire-rated construction systems. Designing buildings that provide good fire protection, cost-effectively, can be challenging.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Building Code Compliance Ceiling Systems 52

CCR Magazine

JUNE 11, 2024

As the trend in commercial construction continues to emerge, the need for energy conservation in buildings has become more pressing. There are more advanced insulation solutions that save on energy while enhancing the functionality and ecological friendliness of commercial buildings.

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation Building Materials Structural Systems 52

CCR Magazine

JULY 10, 2024

That’s not always an easy task in many buildings. In-building radio signals are often absorbed or blocked by structures that are larger, underground, or constructed of concrete or metal. These advanced systems boost the signal inside the building, providing clear, two-way radio communication without dead spots. “The

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Construction Daily News

JULY 15, 2024

There are tightening governmental regulations that mandate minimum thresholds of energy efficiency and durability in new builds. In fact, the federal government has an ambitious plan of achieving net-zero building emissions by 2045. They can prioritize energy-efficient design, use durable materials, and employ renewable energy sources.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Architecture Renewable Energy Systems Roofing Systems 52

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Metal structures have become a staple in modern construction due to their numerous advantages, including durability, cost-effectiveness, and flexibility in design. From towering commercial complexes to humble backyard sheds, metal buildings are revolutionizing how we conceive and construct structures. What Are Metal Buildings?

Fire Protection System Installation 52

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 12, 2024

To prevent squeaky floors, know your subfloor Unwanted noises and squeaks in the subfloor can typically be attributed to the use of inferior subflooring material, poor installation practices, or a combination of both. In short, you get what you pay for. Also, polyurethane foam adhesives possess inherent vibration-dampening properties.

Flooring Systems 130

Flooring Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Painting/finishing 130

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

As the Middle Tennessee’s first full-service hotel built in nearly a decade, the eight-story, 244-room Hilton Franklin Cool Springs offers one of the only roof-level patios in town plus a stylish lobby and contemporary guest rooms with Tubelite thermal entrance systems and floor-to-ceiling window wall.

Painting/finishing 52

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 25, 2021

Information of Water Leakage from Ceiling. Water is one of the most important resource but it is also the biggest enemy of construction materials. The water leakages problems can adversely affect the structures and masonry. Water can be the most destructive element for structures that are mainly constructed from concrete.

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems Roofing Systems Waterproofing Systems Piping Installation 52

UK Construction Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

It’s an unassuming hero, quietly tucked between the walls and ceilings, that works tirelessly to curtail energy consumption. It serves as a barrier, resisting the flow of heat through walls, roofs, and floors, thus maintaining a building’s temperature irrespective of external weather conditions.

Energy Efficiency 62

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

Renovating a basement bathroom involves a series of well-defined steps that ensure both functionality and compliance with local building codes. Initially, homeowners must assess the feasibility of the project, focusing on the existing layout, plumbing, and structural requirements.

Waterproofing Systems 52

Waterproofing Systems Building Code Compliance HVAC System Installation Ceiling Systems 52

BDC Network

JUNE 5, 2023

How to properly assess structural wind damage 0 dbarista Mon, 06/05/2023 - 16:17 Engineers Properly assessing wind damage can identify vulnerabilities in a building's design or construction, which could lead to future damage or loss, writes Matt Wagner, SE, Principal and Managing Director with Walter P Moore.

Building Code Compliance 98

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 30, 2021

Preventing noise from transmitting between enclosed rooms is important in buildings. For example, students being energetic in their classroom on an upper floor of a school building should not disturb peers concentrating in the library below them. earn a minimum ceiling attenuation class (CAC) rating of 35. by Gary Madaras, PhD.

Ceiling Systems 98

Ceiling Systems Building Performance Measurement Flooring Systems Building Standards 98

Construction Specifier

APRIL 17, 2023

The building combines an eclectic mix of materials into a “patchwork” aesthetic, to serve as a symbol for the creativity and diverse set of community activities encapsulated within its walls. The center’s blue-stained cedar exterior cladding sets it apart and has made it one of the most recognizable structures in town.

Ceiling Systems 52

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Metal expansion joint covers are used across carpeted floors, painted drywall, and ceilings at the Hyatt Regency Orlando in Orlando, Florida. Everyone understands the importance of expansion joint systems. However, there are some nuances to selecting the correct material for a building. All images courtesy Balco.

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems Structural Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems 52

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Every contractor knows that careful choice of insulation and expert installation can improve the air conditioning efficiency of any building. To help you overcome this hurdle, we’ve compiled a list of the factors that matter when selecting insulation material for the roof. Or that you live in a flat-roofed house? </p>

Roofing Systems 52

Roofing Systems Building Controls Energy Efficiency Building Materials 52

Construction Specifier

JULY 27, 2023

Facility managers and specifiers tasked with building and renovating office buildings, schools, and healthcare facilities prioritize health and flexible design while noting How outdoor spaces increase concentration, productivity, healing, and overall occupant wellbeing and satisfaction.

Steel Fabrication 52

Steel Fabrication Building Materials Manufacturing Ceiling Systems Building Materials 52

UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

The post Read the Latest News on Crumbling Concrete Schools, “Customization Culture” of Building Hinders Digital Maturity, UK Construction Growth Decelerates Due to Housing Market Turmoil and Weak Demand, and Renewable Energy and Low-impact Materials Make Construction Greener appeared first on UK Construction Blog. RAAC, what?

Building Materials 62

Building Materials Environmental Impact Assessment Renewable Energy Systems Green Building 62

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 15, 2023

The Ford Calumet Environmental Center (FCEC), serving as a gateway to Chicago’s Big Marsh Park in the Calumet City suburb, utilizes nail-laminated timber (NLT), glulam, Corten and weathered steel, to create a building exemplifying the future of sustainable design. The building’s construction materials align with its mission.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Wall Systems Environmental Consulting Ceiling Systems 98

BDC Network

MAY 6, 2024

Airports K-12 Schools Hospital Design Trends Office Buildings Designers Architects Biophilic Design Biophilic design supports the health and wellbeing of individuals by connecting people to nature. Cordilleras Health System Replacement project, Redwood City, Calif. Skanska’s office, Portland, Ore.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 26, 2023

However, mass timber dominated with its ‘wooden’ charm and its potential as a sustainable construction material. .’s highway project to construction spending outlook for 2024, a variety of news caught readers’ attention this year. The Construction Specifier has delivered an abundance of breaking news in 2023.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 30, 2021

Folded Plates are connected to in such a way that the structural system is capable of carrying loads without the need of additional supporting beams along mutual edges. The first Roof which was constructed using folded structure was prepared by the engineer eudene Freyssinet in 1923 as an aircraft hangar at Orly airport in Paris.

Staircases 52

Staircases Roofing Systems Ceiling Systems Structural Systems 52

BDC Network

MAY 11, 2023

Let's build toward a circular economy 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/11/2023 - 09:34 Sustainability Eric Corey Freed, Director of Sustainability, CannonDesign, discusses the values of well-designed, regenerative buildings. A sustainable relationship to a building, community and planet should be the floor, not the ceiling.

Building Materials 105

Building Materials Building Design Building Resilience Modular Construction 105

CCR Magazine

JUNE 10, 2024

In the complex network of systems that keep an industrial facility running smoothly, one often overlooked yet critical component is the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system. Click here to read more about industrial HVAC systems.

HVAC Systems 52

HVAC Systems Energy Efficiency Quality Control Controls Manufacturing 52

CCR Magazine

JUNE 28, 2024

Encountering damp in your home can be a distressing experience, especially when you consider the potential health and structural problems it can cause. Rising Damp: Causes and Identification Rising damp occurs when moisture from the ground travels upwards through the walls of a building, typically through capillaries in masonry materials.

Roofing Systems 52

Roofing Systems Wall Systems Piping Installation Structural Systems 52

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 9, 2024

Mike Duffy, associate principal for RSP Architects, was lead designer on the build. The building volume and footprint was decided based on the existing zoning and site constraints (cross access easements, site geometry, adjacent uses, etc.). A key design factor is the interplay of the CMUs and filtered light as building materials.

Architecture 59

Architecture Masonry Steel Fabrication Wall Systems 59

BDC Network

MAY 11, 2023

Let's build towards a circular economy 0 qpurcell Thu, 05/11/2023 - 09:34 Sustainability Eric Corey Feed, Director of Sustainability, CannonDesign, discusses the values of well-designed, regenerative buildings. A sustainable relationship to a building, community and planet should be the floor, not the ceiling.

Building Materials 98

Building Materials Building Design Building Resilience Modular Construction 98

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The ceiling is the most visible surface in most rooms, the least obstructed of the horizontal and vertical bounding planes. Inevitably, aesthetics is one of the ceiling’s major functions. The most common type of suspended ceiling in non-residential buildings have a T-bar ceiling suspension system or grid with lay-in ceiling panels.

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems Structural Systems Building Materials Building Design 52

BDC Network

JUNE 8, 2024

Sergio Sádaba, Principal Industrial Facilities Designers Lists HVAC Mechanical Systems For most industrial factories, it’s process over people. As a buildings-performance expert, I have decades of experience designing high-performance, sustainable, and energy-efficient systems for a variety of industrial clients.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Biobased Creations CEO Lucas De Man believes that natural building materials such as timber, hemp, straw and mycelium could completely replace polluting, non-renewable materials such as steel, plasterboard and cement. “Now we want to build everything forever, for eternity.

Wall Systems 98

Wall Systems Building Materials Ceiling Systems Building Design 98

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Soft strip demolition is a crucial early step, clearing out all non-structural components and paving the way for a safe and efficient worksite. Whether it’s preparing a building for a complete makeover or setting the stage for complete demolition, the soft strip process is instrumental. Planning a renovation or demolition project?

Environmental Impact Assessment 62

Environmental Impact Assessment Historic Preservation Safety Regulations Building Performance Measurement 62

CivilJungle

MAY 21, 2022

What Is Coffered Ceiling? Coffered ceiling is like baroque style which is invented in the early era of Renaissance when, all the other ceilings are made of stones. In that time coffered ceilings are attached with the nobility because it is very expensive type of ceiling. Types of Coffered Ceiling.

Ceiling Systems 52

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