Construction Specifier

MARCH 27, 2025

By Rachel Berkin Photo by Randy Hoepner Photography Designing new builds is more challenging than ever before. Project owners demand that architects and designers select more sustainable materials, whether a company is constructing a multifamily residential, commercial, or industrial building.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 14, 2025

An upgraded electrical system supports your maintenance activities effectively. Build or purchase a bench 36-40 inches high with a solid hardwood or metal top that can withstand heavy tools and parts. Install wall-mounted pegboards or slatwall systems to hang frequently used tools within easy reach.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 14, 2024

By: Andrew Martin, Senior Product Manager with Marley Engineered Products In facilities with high volumes of foot traffic, the constant opening and closing of doors not only lets in chilly air but can cause heating problems for the entire building.

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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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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 29, 2025

Understanding the circumstances of the building and project requirements, such as duct work, conduit positioning, and HVAC system installation, is vital before moving forward with an adaptable lighting plan. This approach contributes to overall project cost savings. Lets discuss a few common LED light solutions for worksites.

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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. Read on to see the products that make this year's New American Home yet another standout.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

Create specific zones for tools, gardening equipment, sports gear and automotive supplies to establish a logical system. Install wall-mounted pegboards for hanging tools, ceiling racks for seasonal items and sturdy shelving units for boxes and containers. For optimal organization, group similar items together on your slatwall system.

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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.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 21, 2018

As buildings soar higher and higher, it’s fascinating to see new technologies emerging to meet this demand. Here are three trends to keep an eye on if you’re designing or planning a new high rise building. Steel/concrete core wall system. This system eliminates the need for rebar and formwork. Wed, 03/21/2018 - 11:13.

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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. U-value, 0.27

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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.

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Renewable Energy Systems Electrical Systems Energy Conservation Building Design 116

GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 21, 2018

As buildings soar higher and higher, it’s fascinating to see new technologies emerging to meet this demand. Here are three trends to keep an eye on if you’re designing or planning a new high rise building. Steel/concrete core wall system. This system eliminates the need for rebar and formwork. Wed, 03/21/2018 - 11:13.

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Wall Systems Building Controls Ceiling Systems Structural Systems 90

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The rear elevation optimizes the home’s view of the Las Vegas Valley and the Strip with floor-to-ceiling telescoping glass doors that pocket into adjacent walls for seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Continuing the flooring and ceiling materials from indoors to outside further strengthens the indoor/outdoor connection.

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Ceiling Systems Fire Protection Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems 130

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. There are three other facades used in the building to meet sustainability goals.

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Energy Efficiency Steel Fabrication Flooring Systems Wall Systems 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Fabric building companies offer several services to help ensure successful facility projects. By Eric Donnay, Legacy Building Solutions Decades ago, acquiring a tension fabric structure didn’t require much of a process. It was simple, it was cheap, and it was fast— but it did not always yield an optimal result for the facility.

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Steel Fabrication Controls Manufacturing Structural Systems Building Design 130

BDC Network

JANUARY 11, 2024

Jeff Carpenter, PE, RCDD MFPRO+ Blog Senior Living Design Designers Engineers Architects Smart Buildings Today’s seniors are increasingly tech savvy. It isn’t enough to give senior living residents a pre-determined bundle of technology and assume that they’ll be satisfied.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

While many of those choices are sophisticated and require extensive building expertise to make a cohesive design solution, the first decision is rather simple. To achieve optimal energy performance and efficiency, the first and foremost decision is the building complex placement on site. Achieving the right balance is tricky.

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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.

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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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Building Design Building Materials Green Building Ceiling Systems 108

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 19, 2024

Photos courtesy AVL Systems Inc. By Charles Carrender In architectural design, the most successful projects are those that prioritize and optimize the occupant experience. As more architects and interior designers make acoustic attenuation a regular part of the building design process, sound absorption tends to get all the focus.

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Construction Marketing

JULY 5, 2022

While homeowners have implemented various ways to improve indoor air quality, such as working with Jarboe’s Louisville experts to install and ensure optimal functioning of HVAC units, poor ventilation is still a concern. There’s an exchange of air from inside and the outside and circulation within the building.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 15, 2024

The building design can affect productivity, efficiency, economic performance, clinical outcomes, and patient and staff satisfaction. Even experienced healthcare designers and specifiers can have questions about the different building products, assemblies, and systems in healthcare facilities.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The recent innovation of integrating phase change material (PCM), a well-established technology, into ceiling panels has generated significant interest. By passively moderating indoor temperature fluctuations, thermal mass helps make building structures more resilient to heat waves and power outages.

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HVAC System Installation Ceiling Systems Renewable Energy Systems HVAC Systems 52

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.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 23, 2023

California’s office tower (W)rapper is named after its wrapping steel exoskeleton, which provides support to the 16-story building. The building is not significant just for its appearance, but also for its sustainability features. This design allows the building to respond and move safely during seismic events. m (14 ft), 5.18

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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.

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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.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 25, 2023

./ courtesy Rockfon By Rebecca Silva Grundfos, a global leader in water technology based in Bjerringbro, Denmark, has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification for its new Global Water Utility Headquarters—the highest available building certification through the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

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Ceiling Systems Project Management Consulting Environmental Consulting Green Building 52

CCR Magazine

MAY 20, 2024

The type of plan that shows the layout of the HVAC system is called a mechanical plan. Mechanical plans detail the equipment and its placement within the building, including all components necessary for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. HVAC systems regulate a building’s temperature, humidity, and air quality.

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HVAC Systems HVAC System Installation Energy Efficiency Zoning 59

BD+C

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Architectural ‘Frankenstein’ features breakthrough sustainable design 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.

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Sustainability Architecture Renewable Energy Systems Electrical Systems 72

Construction Specifier

JULY 4, 2023

With unprecedented wildfires in Canada and the increased likelihood for future wildfire activity across North America, experts from Buro Happold offer advice on minimizing contaminants in buildings and effective HVAC systems strategies for AECO professionals.

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HVAC Systems Ceiling Systems Energy Efficiency Building Resilience 59

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

While specification and design professionals have long considered the effects of material and product choices on the people within the spaces and buildings they create, the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of designing healthy spaces. Green Building Council’s LEED v4.1 IEQ and influential standards. fire protection.

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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.

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Fire Protection System Installation Communication Zoning Fire Protection Systems 52

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.

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Did you know that a properly installed air conditioning system can do more than just cool a room? Finding the right air conditioning system isnt just about picking a unit and plugging it inits about selecting a tailored solution that fits specific needs, spaces, and budgets. Thats why selecting the right system matters.

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Electrical Wiring Installation Energy Efficiency Flooring Systems Ceiling Systems 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2024

Integrated Facility Services (IFS) has completed complex mechanical contracting projects to convert two historic buildings in downtown St. IFS provided design/build HVAC, fire protection and plumbing services as part of the $9.6 million renovation of the former Hoffman Produce Building on N. Located in the 600 block of N.

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Fire Protection System Installation HVAC System Installation Fire Protection Systems Piping Installation 52

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The 1200CX addresses our customers’ needs by bringing them a system that can get into all of the corners of their buildings while improving productivity.” After a single drying cycle, an interchangeable sanding head is swapped onto the machine to sand the wall down while the vacuum system captures 99.9% of the dust.

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