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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.
Specification Product Update
MARCH 1, 2024
Hunter Douglas scored a win when its award-winning HeartFelt® felt ceiling system was installed in the new German Football Association (Deutscher Fußball-Bund – DFB) campus in Frankfurt am Main. Felt is a sound-absorbing material – a property that is crucial for good building acoustics.
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
New Technical Document Details Proper Steps for Use IRVING, Texas – A new technical document that addresses techniques for the safe and proper use of spray polyurethane foam insulation on and around plastic pressure pipe materials has been published by the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc.
The Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
The home is designed and built to be net zero and to achieve certifications including Energy Star, the Department of Energy's Zero Energy Ready, and the National Green Building Standard’s highest rating, Emerald. Plus, Wellborn’s commitment to sustainability ensures you’re choosing environmentally responsible materials.
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CCR Magazine
MAY 5, 2024
PGCPS is the first jurisdiction in the nation to use a Public Private Partnership design, build, finance and maintenance model to bundle the construction and maintenance of a group of public schools. Green Building Council’s LEED® Silver standards. According to Gilbane, the schools are all designed to meet the U.S.
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
The University of Washington’s (UW’s) Health Sciences and Education Building (HSEB) in Seattle features a sustainable structural system with cross-laminated timber (CLT), steel, and concrete. The system impacted Seattle Building Code, which previously did not have provisions for hybrid mass timber structures.
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The Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
It includes an owner’s bedroom on the opposite end of the rear elevation that fully embraces the valley, and walls of glass at the home’s entry and along the back of the house that showcase a through-view to the lights of Las Vegas and the mountain range beyond. Project specs: The New American Home 2024 Location: Ascaya , Henderson, Nev.
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The Pro Builder
MAY 22, 2023
The project is the brainchild—and now the personal home—of Mark LaLiberte , a renowned building science expert and co-founder and president of Construction Instruction , a consultancy and training facility based in Denver. There is a very limited labor force, especially when you’re doing something really state-of-the-art,” Leavitt says.
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Wolgast Corporation
MARCH 15, 2023
When I did an online image search for “modern office design”, I saw neutral color schemes of black, grey, white, or brown with a pop of accent color, minimalism, ergonomic furniture, biophilic décor, textured walls, glass dividers, natural light, and acoustic ceiling systems. Call us today! 800-WOLGAST | www.wolgast.com
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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.
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The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 25, 2023
The New American Home (TNAH) 2023 not only showcases stunning design and views of the Las Vegas Valley but also serves as a model of high performance in home design, from the home's natural resource efficiencies and renewable energy systems to the healthy, comfortable indoor environment it provides for its owners.
UK Construction Blog
JULY 30, 2024
The post 7 Innovative Sustainable Building Materials Shaping the Future of Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. It is no longer acceptable for buildings to be just high-performing–they must contribute to the good of the planet as well. Metal B-Decking More and more buildings are constructing rooftop decks.
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
A high-performance building envelope minimizes thermal bridging, enhancing interior thermal comfort with substantial R values at the roof and walls. The building’s energy use intensity (EUI) is reduced to 23, a 71 percent decrease from the baseline, thanks to efficient building systems and envelope design.
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.
The Pro Builder
APRIL 18, 2024
A low-slung front façade includes a “concealed” garage and uses a combination of handmade bricks and traditional Japanese shou sugi ban siding, both of which also appear on select interior walls. The stair sits between a handmade brick wall and a wall of shou sugi ban siding like those on the exterior.
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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.
Construction Specifier
JULY 16, 2020
Construction of wall, floor, and roof systems offsite has multiple advantages, including compressing the project schedules, reducing site labor and waste, improving consistency and quality control, and increasing safety for workers. Multiple materials can be pre-panelized to provide the best efficiencies and results.
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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.
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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.
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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. As a buildings-performance expert, I have decades of experience designing high-performance, sustainable, and energy-efficient systems for a variety of industrial clients.
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.
Construction Specifier
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
and designed by LMN Architects, the newly opened center welcomes artists, visitors, and patrons with a two-story lobby enclosed by a wood and glass curtain wall. The wood materials used in the center comprise glue-laminated timber (glulam), cedar siding, and wood framing. Located on Bainbridge Island, Wash.,
BDC Network
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Former munitions plant reimagined as net-zero federal workplace 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/23/2023 - 10:53 Government Buildings The General Services Administration (GSA) has embraced adaptive reuse with Building 48, an exciting workplace project that sets new precedents for how the federal government will approach sustainable design.
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. RELATED ARTICLE: About 11% of U.S. RELATED ARTICLE: About 11% of U.S.
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Construction Specifier
APRIL 25, 2023
Two Ipe wood terraces, sheltered by a roof and wall trellis, compliment the interior spaces, while a green roof surrounds all living and sleeping areas. The lobby serves as the primary first level circulation, mediating between a tree grove and a history wall, displaying the fire department’s rich history and tradition.
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Construction Specifier
MARCH 11, 2024
Failure of plaster ceiling due to additional weight of attached metal and wood ceilings. Plaster ceilings are often found during renovations and assessments of older buildings. During the 18 th to the mid-20 th centuries, lath and plaster construction was widely used to finish interior walls and ceilings.
Commercial Construction Blog
APRIL 20, 2017
These credentials and ratings have been very important in highlighting new green building techniques and elevating the standards we all follow. Once we understand the design intent and what the team is trying to achieve with a certain material or product, we can utilize our network of vendors and suppliers to find the best local option.
CCR Magazine
OCTOBER 10, 2024
CertainTeed® , a leading manufacturer of sustainable building materials, announced the addition of Decoustics Impressions to its innovative ceilings and walls portfolio. Decoustics impressions are highly customizable, with an array of wood-like finish options available. </p>
Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Even when people are inside, it is hard to block out intruding and distracting noises within the space people are in; noise coming from adjacent rooms, areas above or below, or from hallways; or even from outside the building. The purpose of the building determines what types of noise pollution creates “pain points” for occupants.
Natural Building
MAY 22, 2020
It’s a unique way of building and has very low material costs.”. He created a system he describes as a “rock store” containing tonnes of river stones placed under and around the building as both insulation and a heat trap. Fritz designed and hand-built the dining and coffee tables using recycled and repurposed materials.
BDC Network
APRIL 13, 2023
Creating a sense of place with multipurpose K-12 school buildings 0 dbarista Thu, 04/13/2023 - 12:02 K-12 Schools Multipurpose buildings serve multiple program and functional requirements. Multipurpose buildings serve multiple program and functional requirements. Here are a few examples: Move walls to move minds.
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CCR Magazine
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
The Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District ( CFISD ) recently opened the new Visual and Performing Arts Center ( VPAC ) and Mark Henry Administration Building on a 26-acre site. Rockfon acoustic stone wool ceiling panels in both facilities support the current and future well-being, comfort and productivity of students and staff.
BDC Network
APRIL 20, 2023
Industrialized construction High-volume off-site construction, prefabrication, and on-site construction automation will continue to advance in response to ongoing labor and material challenges. Biophilic design A broader cultural shift toward health and wellness is reflected throughout the design industry in the growth of biophilic design. In
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 19, 2024
Photos courtesy AVL Systems Inc. Buildings are full of acoustically reflective materials—concrete, glass , metal, and wood—all of which can cause unwanted sound to reverberate throughout the interior, increasing stress levels, decreasing concentration, and otherwise negatively impacting the building’s occupants.
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CCR Magazine
APRIL 22, 2024
Honored as a 2024 Outstanding Project by Learning By Design Houston’s new Thompson Intermediate School features a modern, high-performance interior with Rockfon acoustic stone wool ceiling panels. In 2017, many Pasadena Independent School District (PISD) buildings were severely damaged by flooding caused during Hurricane Harvey.
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.
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. So, it is very important that the water leakage should be detected as early as possible and treated well so that it will not further affect the building.
CivilJungle
JANUARY 11, 2022
Single-Hung windows are generally used in offices , modern houses, buildings, and apartments. During the light rain its consist ventilation system. The metal windows are widely used in private buildings as well as a various public building, and it is made of mild steel. Single-Hung Window. Double-Hung Window. Bay Window.
Construction Specifier
JULY 31, 2022
Options for building skins have improved dramatically over the last 20 years. A deeper understanding of thermal and pressure dynamics between interior and exterior building environments has fueled increasingly complex, multicomponent wall assemblies. These panels set the standard for this type of building component.
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.
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.
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.
CCR Magazine
SEPTEMBER 28, 2024
Sesco Group of companies, founded in 1983, remains a family owned and operated business providing Ontario commercial and high-end residential customers with interior and design-build services. Sesco Group’s companies include Sesco Interiors, Sesco Design Build and Sesco Luxury Homes. This trusted partnership spans more than a decade.
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.
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