CCR Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2024

the innovative world leader in claddings, air barriers, coatings, and restoration systems, announces the launch of Sto Strike Defense, an ultra-high impact puncture resistant solution designed to protect EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems) from punctures caused by woodpeckers, as well as blunt and sharp objects.

Wall Systems 59

Wall Systems Building Resilience Building Codes Building Materials Manufacturing 59

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 16, 2024

the innovative world leader in claddings, air barriers, coatings, and restoration systems, has broken ground on a new manufacturing facility in Muncipio de Dalina, Victoria, Nuevo Leon. This system will not only promote sustainability but also enable the tracking of collected rainwater for metric evaluation.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Building Materials Manufacturing Wall Systems Facility Management 52

The Pro Builder

APRIL 26, 2023

Pushing Home Building Toward Off-Site Construction Founded in Ireland in 2015, Entekra launched its U.S. The company debuted its first home in August 2017, and its prefabricated panelized construction systems promised to be a game-changer for the residential construction industry. operations in 2016 in Ripon, Calif.,

Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Building Materials Manufacturing Prefabrication Building Automation Building Materials 130

BDC Network

JANUARY 2, 2024

rcassidy Tue, 01/02/2024 - 14:16 John Sullivan, AIA A new study by a collaboration of design, engineering, and construction firms describes cost-effective strategies for building laboratories and science+technology facilities using mass timber. Here are five reasons why.

Flooring Systems 113

Flooring Systems Structural Systems Building Standards Building Codes 113

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2024

Environmental Challenges: Building in Hostile Conditions One of the most significant challenges in construction is dealing with extreme environmental conditions , such as those found in arctic regions, deserts, or deep oceans. In desert environments, the challenge often lies in managing extreme heat and lack of water.

Engineering 52

Engineering Structural Systems Modular Construction Building Materials 52

CCR Magazine

JUNE 13, 2024

Green Building Practices Sustainability continues to be at the forefront of commercial construction , with an increased focus on eco-friendly building materials, energy-efficient systems, and sustainable designs. Modular construction is particularly advantageous in urban settings where space and time are limited.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Materials Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Building Automation 52

Commercial Construction Blog

MARCH 27, 2018

Prefabricated elements such as pre-cast concrete walls, which Englewood installed for a Blain’s Farm & Fleet store in Romeoville, Ill., Back then, many “old timers” predicted prefabrication was the future. can have a positive impact on a construction project’s schedule and budget.

Modular Construction 109

Modular Construction Prefabrication Millwork Building Materials Manufacturing 109

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

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Key Takeaways Non-standard construction properties diverge from traditional materials and techniques, utilizing alternative methods such as timber-framed, metal-framed, and various concrete constructions. This guide unpacks the essentials, helping you navigate the peculiarities of these unique homes.

Building Standards 62

Building Standards Steel Fabrication Structural Systems Roofing Systems 62

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 9, 2023

Traditional methods, materials and technologies continue to be replaced with innovative alternatives that are helping to optimise the building process. The rise of modular construction Prefabrication and modular construction aren’t new concepts, but improved approaches are making waves in the industry.

Modular Construction 52

Modular Construction Renewable Energy Systems Building Materials Building Automation 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2024

Commercial building projects are highly complex undertakings where quality is prioritized. Each project requires meticulous planning, skilled craftsmanship, and rigorous adherence to safety and building codes to ensure the longevity and functionality of the structure. Modular construction: Prefabricated modules are assembled on-site.

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Optimization Building Materials 52

Construction Specifier

JUNE 30, 2021

As a result, resilient design has grown into an industrywide movement calling on engineers, architects, environmental consultants, and other design professionals to create buildings that not only withstand severe storms like hurricanes and tornadoes, but also remain habitable under extreme weather circumstances.

Masonry 52

Masonry Wall Systems Building Resilience Building Materials Manufacturing 52

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. Read on to learn more about what owners, designers, and end users can expect to see more of in 2023 and beyond.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Renewable Energy Systems Green Building Building Standards 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

At the turn of the century, the company pioneered the use of steel-reinforced concrete to create safer, stronger, and more efficient buildings. A Geometric and Logistical Challenge The unique build presented several challenges.

Concrete Pouring 100

Concrete Pouring Project Management Consulting Surveying Site Planning 100

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 21, 2023

We don't always throw around the word "revolutionary," but building information modeling (BIM) has truly been that over the last few decades. Remember, BIM is all about creating and managing the information of buildings. walls, floors, architecture, etc.). Essentially, 3D BIM lets you create and visualize the building's design.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Environmental Impact Assessment Building Optimization 98

cnstrctr

AUGUST 3, 2019

One of the first projects I was on the architect asked us if the firestopping material was installed in the movie theatre. Because I was new I had no idea was this crucial element to the building life safety systems were. Where Can I Find Firestopping In A Building? Don’t know what a fire separation plan is?

Fire Protection System Installation 92

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Piping Installation 92

Natural Building

DECEMBER 6, 2020

These domes feature a unique combination of old and new technologies and sustainable construction methods, including earth berm construction, green roofs and walls, passive solar design, and prefabricated composite shells. Durable — Made from recycled materials that will last for centuries. Sold at 40% markup for $42,000.

Modular Construction 52

Modular Construction Plumbing Systems Roofing Systems Structural Systems 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

About 1,750 concrete panels used for the metro stations walls ended up having the wrong concrete mix. Instead of the installed panels lasting for 100 years, water would be able to penetrate the concrete to deteriorate the materials at a faster rate. Owning up to mistakes is also a critical component of building trust on the jobsite.

Construction Management 105

Construction Management Building Automation Material Handling Project Management 105

Construction Specifier

MARCH 5, 2022

Structural silicone glazed (SSG) façade systems are an industry mainstay. In addition, SSG façade systems typically have a service life of 20 to 40 years and are usually dependent on the service life of the glazing materials. Brandmeier, PE, Bradford S. Carpenter, PE, and Sierra L.

Quality Assurance 52

Quality Assurance Structural Systems Renewable Energy Systems Quality Control 52

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Ancient Egyptians perfected bitumen emulsion to seal and protect walls from the Nile River. Fluid-applied waterproofing materials offer certain advantages over self-adhered sheet membranes, primarily the ease of installation, simplified detailing, and cost efficiency. Liquid-applied waterproofing materials.

Waterproofing Systems 98

Waterproofing Systems Roofing Systems Structural Systems Building Materials 98

Natural Building

APRIL 30, 2022

This net-zero carbon, modular, straw panel Accessory Dwelling Unit in Salt Lake City, Utah, is the first demonstration project and test build of Strawtegi, Inc. The 650 square foot building demonstrates how we can build a home with rapidly renewable, bio-based materials, such as wood, straw, and hemp.

Wall Systems 40

Wall Systems Modular Construction Renewable Energy Systems Structural Systems 40

CivilJungle

MAY 19, 2021

In the modern construction industry, the term “prefabrication” or “precast” holds a significant value. In cast in situ construction , the concrete casting is done at prefabricated shops which join together with the old concrete surface, and once the concrete is poured, they become inseparable. What Is Bond Breaker?

Concrete Pouring 52

Concrete Pouring Waterproofing Systems Wall Systems Foundation Systems 52

CivilJungle

JANUARY 16, 2021

Bamboo is one of the oldest and traditional construction material used in different construction activities. The bamboos strength it is more as compared to other construction material. Bamboo as a building material has greater compressive strength and it is lightweight so that it is widely used as a construction material.

Architecture 69

Architecture Building Materials Roofing Systems Material Handling 69

Building Radar

JANUARY 14, 2020

Building planning: digital for optimized workflow 2. ERP and CRM systems: How to make better use of data resources 3. IoT: building with wireless intelligence 5. Mega-trend in the construction industry: the 3D-printed building 11. Puzzle on the construction site: modular building with prefabrication in factories 14.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Materials Manufacturing Site Planning Building Materials 52

CivilJungle

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

In the modern construction industry, the term “prefabrication” or “precast” holds a significant value. In cast in situ construction , the concrete casting is done at prefabricated shops which join together with the old concrete surface, and once the concrete is poured, they become inseparable. What Is Bond Breaker?

Waterproofing Systems 52

Waterproofing Systems Concrete Pouring Foundation Systems Wall Systems 52

Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Education and awareness continue the drive toward higher performance building envelopes, which is prompting greater consideration of insulation levels, R-value , airtightness, vapor diffusion, condensation control, acoustics, and more. As a result, more thought is now invested in material selection and whole system performance.

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Building Code Compliance 52

CivilJungle

APRIL 5, 2021

Slabs are structural elements manufactured from concrete constructed to produce flat surfaces, usually horizontal, in building floors, roofs, bridges. Flat slabs are utilized in parking decks, commercial buildings, hotels. Utilized during a flat plate system, it’s impossible to possess a sizeable span.

Roofing Systems 52

Roofing Systems Concrete Pouring Fire Protection System Installation Flooring Systems 52

CivilJungle

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Sealants are the materials, which are used to seal the progress of substance between two surfaces, or where two different characters meet. The materials used for the manufacturing of sealants are the often chemical compounds, both organic or inorganic. Due to many reasons, in inadequate dewatering, faults in plumbing system etc.,

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Waterproofing Systems Concrete Pouring Building Materials 52

CivilJungle

DECEMBER 26, 2021

In the construction of Self-healing Concrete cement is the most widely used material, but cement is also contributors one of the biggest to harmful carbon emissions, by using cement we increasing annual global emissions up to 7 percent. Since framework and construction costs remain, while shading and cladding system costs are replaced.

Engineering 52

Engineering Building Information Modeling (BIM) Modular Construction Building Materials Manufacturing 52

The Pro Builder

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

CivilJungle

JANUARY 27, 2021

Glass blocks are one of the unique construction material which was developed in 1900. Glass block is widely used in the construction of residential as well as commercial buildings. Glass blocks can provide light and it can be used as a decorative material to an Architectural structure. Advantages of Glass Blocks. .+3,

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Flooring Systems Piping Installation Ceiling Systems 52

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Installing a mezzanine floor is one of the most efficient ways to effectively double your storage capacity without expanding the building footprint. Built of steel and equipped with shelving, conveyors, and safety railings, they enable optimized material flow and inventory accessibility via lifts and stairs. per square foot.

Material Storage 52

Material Storage Building Materials Manufacturing Flooring Systems Building Optimization 52

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

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

The Korte Company

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Tilt-Up construction combines the strength and durability of reinforced concrete with the precision and efficiency of the Design-Build methodology. This one-two punch delivers new buildings quickly and economically, which might explain why more than 650 million square feet of Tilt-Up buildings go up every year.

Concrete Pouring 61

Concrete Pouring Energy Efficiency Building Products Distribution Cost Control 61

CivilJungle

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

The temporary structure used to support a permanent structure, material , plant, equipment, and people until the construction of the permanent structure has advanced to the stage where it is self-supporting. Shorbrace System. Cup-Lock Supporting System. Shorbrace System. This system possesses many merits.

Foundation Systems 52

Foundation Systems Structural Systems Roofing Systems Fire Protection System Installation 52

The Pro Builder

MARCH 8, 2024

A System that Takes Developers and Builders from Design to Completion qpurcell Fri, 03/08/2024 - 11:41 When the team behind the design-build company Shibusa Systems researched the causes of the U.S. housing crisis, they determined that the escalating costs of land and materials weren’t the main issue. “We The upshot?

Plumbing Systems 264

Plumbing Systems Roofing Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems 264

CivilJungle

APRIL 13, 2022

Important Factors to Consider When Building a New Home. So when we want to build a new home, we also have to consider all our needs related to home and comfort zone. So when we want to build a new home, we also have to consider all our needs related to home and comfort zone. Building Design. Building’s Size.

Building Materials 52

Building Materials Land Use Regulations Building Design Energy Efficiency 52