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.

Roofing Systems 130

Roofing Systems Renewable Energy Systems HVAC System Installation Wall Systems 130

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2022

As the continued effects of climate change place greater demands on the built environment, adequate insulation has increasingly become a central element in evaluating a building’s resiliency and thermal efficiency. Two-way tapered insulation system. Four-way tapered insulation system.

Energy Efficiency 102

Energy Efficiency Roofing Systems Wall Systems Building Code Compliance 102

BDC Network

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The lessons learned in the Northeast can help design energy-efficient, multifamily buildings elsewhere too. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts rolled out ambitious updates to its Building Energy Code in 2023. The new Specialized Opt-In will require passive house certification for all multifamily buildings larger than 12,000 sf.

Energy Efficiency 95

Energy Efficiency Building Standards Building Code Compliance Building Design 95

Strong Tie

MAY 9, 2023

As a lead industry supporter and research partner of the National Science Foundation-funded NHERI TallWood test , Simpson Strong-Tie is proud to participate in this groundbreaking initiative to investigate the resilience of tall timber buildings in earthquake-prone regions.

Building Resilience 52

Building Resilience Architecture Wall Systems Building Design 52

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

Flooring Systems 90

Flooring Systems Building Performance Measurement Energy Conservation Structural Systems 90

CCR Magazine

MARCH 4, 2025

Aligned with Alexandrias Green Building Policy, ACHS Minnie Howard Campus is targeting Net-Zero Energy and LEED Gold Certification through the U.S. Green Building Council. Meeting Perkins Eastmans project selection criteria, Rockfon ceiling systems help optimize sound absorption, enhance daylighting and support indoor air quality.

Ceiling Systems 40

Ceiling Systems Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Fire Protection System Installation 40

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2022

Outdoor lifestyle is crucial to commercial buildings. In fact, officials of New York City are beginning to re-examine its zoning to ensure green spaces and parks are accessible and equitably distributed throughout the urban landscape. Architects are often looking for ways to create or enhance outdoor spaces in commercial buildings.

Building Design 72

Building Design Building Products Distribution Steel Fabrication Building Resilience 72

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 18, 2024

By Paul Johannesson As climate change is anticipated, bringing with it an uncertain future, the construction industry needs to seriously consider the preparedness and the proven performance levels of buildings. Each building envelope deals with differences as unique as the climate region or zone it is constructed in.

Building Materials Manufacturing 64

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Commissioning Building Resilience Building Codes 64

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

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 5, 2020

This is T-SLAB — the future of precast concrete floor systems. Architects, engineers, and contractors are always searching for new, innovative products that can take their projects to the next level, but when it comes to floor systems, the innovation they have been seeking has been sorely lacking for some time. Solid zones. ?

Flooring Systems 52

Flooring Systems Structural Systems Plumbing Systems Wall Systems 52

BDC Network

JULY 18, 2024

We’ve been at the forefront in design and engineering to reduce the energy appetite of healthcare buildings. What was once innovative—design to reduce the energy load, then design to recover as much of the thermal energy as possible, and right size efficient systems—is now a standard approach. Year-round 100% outdoor air capability.

Electrical Systems 59

Electrical Systems Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation Building Design 59

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2024

Winter weather events can impact buildings by causing power outages and building damage from burst water pipes, water intrusion and wind. Commercial properties are vulnerable to these threats, so it’s important that building owners and operators prepare now for the winter season.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Piping Installation Insurance Management Fire Protection Systems 52

CCR Magazine

MARCH 26, 2024

Increased Resale Values Improved garage structures like new builds or remodels recover costs when selling homes. From hobbyist workshops to hangout zones, game rooms, granny flats, gym spaces, or even pool cabanas, imaginative garages match owners’ unique needs.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Material Storage Concrete Pouring 52

Construction Daily News

MARCH 21, 2024

This includes open-plan areas with demountable glass partitions , allowing for seamless transitions between individual workspaces and collaborative zones. For example, installing noise reduction wall panels can reduce distractions and foster a better environment for focused work and collaboration.

Safety Regulations 52

Safety Regulations Building Performance Measurement Real Estate Development Collaboration 52

CivilJungle

JULY 12, 2022

It is another region such as the finishing of the wall, roof region where the application of more brush. Large paint brushes apply to multiple zones of the building. It also applies to outer and indoor walls because large paint brushes carry heavy paint equally to every different meeting. Related Articles. Foam Brushes.

Painting/finishing 52

Painting/finishing Wall Systems Roofing Systems Material Handling 52

Construction Specifier

JUNE 8, 2020

Introducing T-SLAB—the latest revolution in precast concrete flooring systems. Architects, engineers, and contractors are always searching for new, innovative products that can take their projects to the next level, but when it comes to flooring systems, the innovation they have been seeking has been sorely lacking for some time.

Flooring Systems 40

Flooring Systems Structural Systems Electrical Systems Plumbing Systems 40

Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Climate change has weakened the water delivery system, and California officials say it delivers less water than before. The Delta Conveyance Project (DCP) would build 45 mi (72km) of concrete tunnels beneath a regional river delta between Sacramento and San Francisco to construct and modernize water transmission infrastructure.

Insurance Management 52

Insurance Management Building Permits Infrastructure Development Building Materials Manufacturing 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. Safe Inventory Segregation: Multi-level storage allows logical categorization of fast/slow-moving items and high/low-value items and supports efficient zone-picking workflows.

Material Storage 52

Material Storage Building Materials Manufacturing Flooring Systems Building Optimization 52

CCR Magazine

JULY 23, 2024

Renovation is far from just hammering some nails and painting new walls every time that is needed. Respect the Architecture: Every building, being different, has its own story to tell. The most successful system here ranked by flexibility and layering is actually layered lighting; ambient lighting, task lighting, and accent lighting.

Material Storage 52

Material Storage Painting/finishing Wall Systems Building Materials 52

CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Monolithic Definition: Monolithic construction is a process where, using a homogeneous mixture , a building is monolithically constructed. Both walls , slabs , stairs , along with door and window openings , are cast in place in the Monolithic Method. Building monolithic foundations is truly easy. Speed of Construction.

Concrete Pouring 52

Concrete Pouring Foundation Systems Wall Systems Structural Systems 52

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. 00 41 53 Bid Form – Design/Build (Single-Prime Contract). Requirements.

Fire Protection System Installation 45

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Collaboration Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 45

Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. 00 41 53 Bid Form – Design/Build (Single-Prime Contract). Requirements.

Fire Protection System Installation 45

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Collaboration Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 45

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.

Concrete Pouring 52

Concrete Pouring Roofing Systems Fire Protection System Installation Flooring Systems 52

CCR Magazine

MARCH 5, 2024

We’re going to go into the world of virtual construction today and discover the greatest building video games ever made. We have everything you need, whether your passion is building massive skyscrapers, creating elaborate cities, or just testing your architectural prowess. It’s regarded as one of the top building games available.

Building Design 52

Building Design Building Materials Building Resilience Building Controls 52

Stonemark

AUGUST 7, 2020

And yet, despite the hurdles, California’s landscape architects still find a way to craft beautiful, resilient, and sustainable designs. Creating a Defensible Space There’s no “one-size-fits-all” formula for designing an effective defensible space; the requirements will vary depending on the climate zone and the terrain.

Landscaping 52

Landscaping Property Management Risk Management Building Design 52

Bylt News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In addition, the town of East Hartford would had to approve a $45 million & tax incremental financing; agreement to build a 1,000-space parking garage that would be hidden behind a structure to buffer it from the river. Port Eastside LLC paid $4 million for a low-rise office building on 7.3 Federal Nexus: 23 U.S.C. §

Infrastructure Development 52

Infrastructure Development Fire Protection System Installation Real Estate Development Historic Preservation 52

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Babaian Photos and illustrations courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) In its most general form, exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) consist of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation board coated with a reinforced polymer-modified cementitious base coat and a polymer-based finish coat. By Alex Ardelean, Elizabeth V.

Prefabrication 52

Prefabrication Fire Protection System Installation Wall Systems Building Materials Manufacturing 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2025

The project team of the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), design-build contractor Citnalta-Forte, Joint Venture and designers Urbahn Architects and Gannett Fleming completed a comprehensive accessibility upgrade and other renovations at the 14 th Street Sixth Avenue subway station complex in Manhattan.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Building Design Infrastructure Development Ramps 52