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Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 29, 2024
Louis area, Barnes-Jewish Health Systems (BJC) undertook a long-term, campus wide renewal project. Some of the structural beams had dropheads, so it made it very challenging to complete something modular like this in one pass.” PD5 shoring systems spanned up to 40 feet.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 22, 2024
CLEVELAND, OHIO – www.mbma.com : The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) is pleased to welcome four new associate members to its ranks: Innovative Clean Energy LLC , the International Accreditation Service (IAS) , Robert Sage Careers, LLC, and SWD Urethane.
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).
The Pro Builder
MAY 29, 2024
The first of its kind in the world, the LoMa home utilizes technology that makes it the first International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES)-approved home to use load-bearing 3D-printed walls. “We Black Buffalo 3D-printed home building process. Photos courtesy BB3D Creating this magic is Black Buffalo’s NEXCON Printer.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 4, 2024
The 525,000-square foot, 17-story building features two floors of restaurant and retail space and 15 stories of office space, occupied by Amazon’s Boston Tech Hub. The new structure also includes two levels of below-grade parking and outdoor terraces. The early striking with the drophead system reduces on-site material requirements.
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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?
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Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 1, 2023
Jody Wall Every four years, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) issues a report card that grades America’s infrastructure. In the latest edition, the nation scored a C- on the overall assessment, indicating that while overall these systems are in fair condition, they exhibit deficiencies and increasing vulnerabilities.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 1, 2023
In Part II of a two-part series, industry pros focus on the multiple benefits offered by offsite construction with increased challenges from inflation, labor shortages, materials availability, and a push to increase sustainability on construction projects. Ochs: To put it simply, using offsite construction saves time and money.
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
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Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 1, 2023
ICM) , was hired to do in the summer of 2019 for Reaction Engines , a privately-held technology company that’s developing thermal management systems and novel propulsion solutions for the defense and commercial high-speed flight sector, as well as for aviation, automotive, and energy sectors in the US and UK.
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 25, 2023
WASHINGTON, DC – A research project progressing from the American Iron and Steel Institute’s (AISI) Small Project/Fellowship Program has received significant funding through the National Science Foundation (NSF) to advance performance-based fire design for cold-formed steel (CFS) structures. Thomas Gernay, Ph.D.,
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 1, 2023
The steps of this project include: Installing Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) improvements including count stations, closed-circuit television (CCTV), and ramp metering to nine on-ramps. Widening seven existing bridge structures between SR-14 and Parker Road. Reconstructing the Weldon Canyon overcrossing.
Construction Specifier
APRIL 22, 2022
Freestanding canopy systems can be specified for numerous project applications, fabricated with a choice of materials, and engineered to meet a range of performance requirements. Unlike attached canopy systems that typically designate a building’s entrances, these stand-alone structures are multifunctional.
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.
CivilJungle
MARCH 24, 2021
What Is a Retaining Wall? A retaining wall is a design of a structure ; it is built when there is a desired change in ground elevation and to resist the lateral pressure of soil that exceeds the repose angle of the soil. At different levels on the two sides supporting soil laterally retaining, walls are used.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 1, 2023
It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System. Construction Management Co.:
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The Pro Builder
JULY 13, 2023
Horton Buys 250,000 Grass-Made, Structural Panels from Plantd qpurcell Thu, 07/13/2023 - 09:24 The nation’s largest homebuilder, D.R. Horton , is collaborating with innovative startup Plantd to install 250,000 alternative structural panels in over 1,000 homes. RELATED: Sustainable, Structural Panels Made From Grass Aside from D.R.
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.
UK Construction Blog
JULY 22, 2024
The post Enhancing Buildings with Modern Curtain Walling Systems appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Curtain walling is a type of cladding used in construction to protect buildings from weather and enhance their appearance. It doesn’t support structural loads, offering design flexibility and energy efficiency.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 16, 2023
Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie , the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced today the successful completion of a series of seismic tests on the tallest building yet subjected to earthquake simulations. Seismic tests simulating both the 1994 magnitude 6.7
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
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. Its prefab panels don’t contain electrical or plumbing systems. Think of them as homes that are both prefab and predesigned.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 18, 2024
“The days of people holding up their phones during a concert or a game to find cell service should be a thing of the past,” said Peter Tardy, PE, Director of Telecommunications at French & Parrello Associates (FPA), a full-service engineering and consulting firm based in Wall, NJ. It’s the same with having slow service.
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.
UK Construction Blog
JANUARY 31, 2024
The post Choosing the Right Curtain Wall System for Your Project appeared first on UK Construction Blog. At Crucial Engineering we pride ourselves on being aluminium curtain walling system experts. With that in mind we’ve put together this guide to choosing the right curtain wall system for your project.
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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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Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
After 80 years of continuous operation the building required significant upgrades to provide tenants with code compliant, state-of-the-art facilities and Class A office space. A building-wide life safety analysis determined that the two existing egress stairs were insufficient to meet the population based on current building codes.
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Construction Marketing
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
In the world of commercial building design, the choice of materials plays a crucial role in shaping both the aesthetics and efficiency of the final structure. Keep reading as we take a deep dive into some of the most trending materials on the market that seamlessly balance the delicate line between efficiency and aesthetics!
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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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.
The Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The Lakewood Villages project, which consists of four buildings with a total of 96 apartments, in Palm Springs, Fla., 13, WPBF 25 reports, and uses a building system consisting of blocks that interlock much like toy Lego bricks. It's important to our residents to have a building that's going to be able to sustain them.
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. Image courtesy PIMA.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
By Shannon Humbert, Legacy Building Solutions Rigid-frame fabric buildings offer a permanent solution for athletic facilities. For many entities, both public and private, the need for an athletics and recreation facility comes down to two options: A permanent brick and mortar building, or a lower-cost fabric bubble.
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.
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 24, 2024
Engineers (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical) Civil engineers focus on the design and maintenance of infrastructure. Structural engineers design and analyze structures for stability and safety. Estimators Analyze project blueprints and specifications to estimate labor, materials, and equipment costs.
Construction Daily News
MAY 27, 2024
This is especially true in commercial construction, where water damage can compromise the longevity, safety, and energy efficiency of the entire structure. With this in mind, keep reading as we explore the importance of protecting commercial structures with robust water-resistive systems.
Construction Marketing
MARCH 30, 2023
This article delves into the five most crucial ones, such as military shelter systems and remote research stations, to ensure structural integrity, functionality, and longevity. Material Selection Selecting the appropriate materials is essential for designing structures in harsh environments.
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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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Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 20, 2023
HOUSTON – McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. McCarthy also worked to protect the shoreline, using a grout-filled mattress system in lieu of the originally designed 30-inch riprap, thereby preventing future maintenance dredging obstructions. Department of Energy, Volkswagen Group of America, and Vulcan Materials Company.
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 20, 2023
BRONX, NY— Located in New York City’s South Bronx neighborhood of Mott Haven, the newly dedicated $175 million 425 Grand Concourse high-rise building serves as the largest Passive House project to date in North America. They are isolated from the interior slabs supporting them by structural thermal breaks.
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Roads Online
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
This revolutionary construction method has been instrumental in transforming Australia’s infrastructure landscape, enabling the creation of robust, long-lasting structures across various sectors. This technique has been widely used in the construction of retaining walls, bridge abutments and embankments.
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. module 50), was a good choice.
BDC Network
APRIL 21, 2023
The Role of Engineered Wood in Sustainable Structures 1 kcichowicz Fri, 04/21/2023 - 11:23 Sustainability in construction is becoming more important as society moves towards a more sustainable future. Learn about engineered wood’s key role as a green building solution. What Makes a Sustainable Structure?
CCR Magazine
DECEMBER 12, 2024
In the battle against urban pests, prevention through strategic material selection offers a powerful first line of defense. While many property owners focus on post-infestation treatments, the choice of building materials during construction can significantly reduce or even prevent cockroach problems before they begin.
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