The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2023

A heating recovery system uses the exhausted air to pre-heat and pre-cool incoming air before it’s delivered to the home. The factory panelizes the ceilings, floors, and walls, then brings all the elements together to form the module. The all-electric homes use heat pumps for heating and cooling, as well as for hot water and dryers.

Building Resilience 264

Building Resilience Modular Construction Building Automation Flooring Systems 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 10, 2024

renovation project integrated energy-efficient systems into the 126-year-old courthouse structure, reducing energy consumption while maintaining the building’s historical integrity. Innovative Solutions Driving Sustainable Success The $8.1M

Historic Preservation 189

Historic Preservation Energy Efficiency HVAC System Installation Structural Systems 189

CCR Magazine

MARCH 4, 2025

The architectural team specified Rockfon acoustic stone wool ceiling systems to support the new high schools multiple performance requirements and to create a modern appearance aligned with 21st century educational facilities. Rockfon ceiling panels also comply with all acoustic ceiling requirements for LEED v4.

Ceiling Systems 40

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The second phase widened the 33rd Street Corridor from 30 to 57 feet and raised the ceiling height to 18 feet. Four elevators were replaced, and a new elevator entrance was added, along with new elevator communication systems and an intuitive wayfinding system.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Ceiling Systems Project Management Building Design 147

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 14, 2025

An upgraded electrical system supports your maintenance activities effectively. Install wall-mounted pegboards or slatwall systems to hang frequently used tools within easy reach. For home mechanics with standard ceiling heights (8-10 feet), two-post lifts provide excellent access to the undercarriage and wheel assemblies.

Maintenance 52

Maintenance Fire Protection System Installation Heavy Lifting Transportation Fire Protection Systems 52

The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Dvele Smart Homes The Essential line has all of the standardizations, climate-resilient features, and energy efficiencies of Dvele’s Advanced line, but with smaller windows than the floor-to-ceiling windows in the Advanced line, and entry level kitchen & laundry appliances by Samsung.

Building Automation 242

Building Automation Building Materials Manufacturing Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency 242

The Pro Builder

MAY 24, 2023

For most of our history, an immigration system that functioned properly made progress and prosperity a possibility for all. Unfortunately, that system has been broken since the 1980s and '90s, when leaders of both political parties agreed the complexity of the immigration system forced undocumented immigrants to remain in the shadows.

Ceiling Systems 246

Ceiling Systems Flooring Systems Government Works Surveying 246

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The need to decrease indoor noise levels and improve auditory comfort, speech intelligibility, and sound privacy by specifying high-performing, sound-absorbing surfaces or objects is well-established in building standards, guidelines, and rating systems. While many design options exist, the use of NRC rating as a performance metric does not.

Ceiling Systems 98

Ceiling Systems Building Performance Measurement Building Standards Building Materials Manufacturing 98

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Photos courtesy Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Solutions. Since COVID-19 and other pathogens are spread via tiny airborne droplets, one such step is an upgrade to the ventilation and filtration systems before bringing workers back. to resume normal or phased business operations improve the building’s ventilation system.

HVAC System Installation 98

HVAC System Installation Ceiling Systems HVAC Systems Quality Control 98

Construction Specifier

MAY 2, 2024

Photos courtesy Snøhetta Vertikal Nydalen in Oslo, designed by Snøhetta, features a simplified and self-sufficient climate system, making it Norway’s first naturally climatized mixed-use building. Each comes with exposed concrete ceilings, doors stretching 2 to 4 m (0.6 ft), and custom oak windowsills.

Ceiling Systems 104

Ceiling Systems Piping Installation Flooring Systems Wall Systems 104

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

IBS #W2343 THE NEW AMERICAN HOME 2024 GOLD SPONSORS Kohler / *StoneWorks / Wellborn Cabinet Ceiling-Suspended Kitchen Faucet by Kohler Designed to maximize functionality and make kitchen tasks easier, the Purist Suspend kitchen faucet from Kohler * mounts from the ceiling, remaining out of the way until needed.

Ceiling Systems 130

Ceiling Systems Wall Systems Electrical Wiring Installation Piping Installation 130

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 13, 2025

Vertical-stacking saves space and quiets operation One of the most attractive new options available in sectional doors is vertical stacking, a type of engineering that neatly arranges the door sections directly above the door or optionally in a recessed area in the ceiling when the door is open.

Energy Efficiency 59

Energy Efficiency Building Materials Manufacturing Ceiling Systems Energy Conservation 59

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

These include energy-saving windows and systems to save water. Modern container homes’ Heat Recovery Ventilation System keeps 85% of thermal energy. The ceiling height starts at 2.39m but drops to about 2.2m A high cube container gave me an extra foot of ceiling height compared to standard ones. to AUD$56.57

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems Roofing Systems Structural Systems Material Storage 52

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 14, 2022

to name a few. #2. to name a few. #2. to name a few. #2. Implement a robust physical asset facilities maintenance process integrating scheduled, unscheduled repairs, and preventive maintenance tasks. #3.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Plumbing Systems HVAC Systems Flooring Systems 105

The Pro Builder

APRIL 22, 2023

The factory-built product was a complete structural package (called ONE Frame in Agorus’ nomenclature), including walls, floors, stairs, ceilings, and roofs. Agorus' framing package for Daybreak included premade floor systems, each panel specifically engineered for its application in the system. What About Design?

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 246

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 8, 2024

Unlike other real estate solutions, it’s engineered for efficiency with integrated, nonredundant building systems that can be owner-managed, providing a multitenant solution based on different lab needs. The design is flexible for both single or multitenant incubator spaces. These cases usually involve less complex build-out processes.

Real Estate Development 264

Real Estate Development Energy Efficiency Building Design Environmental Impact Assessment 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 14, 2024

Cold drafts bring the temperatures down, so while main rooms benefit from the warmth of the building’s primary heating system, many other areas are left to deal with the arctic side effects. However, if wall and floor space is minimal, facilities can instead opt for electric ceiling heaters.

Ceiling Systems 100

Ceiling Systems Wall Systems Facility Management Risk Management 100

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

PPI and SPFA recommend that when there are plastic pipes and fittings in a wall, ceiling, or floor cavity, the SPF installer should apply one layer of foam until it touches the pipe but does not encase the pipe. In certain instances, pipes and fittings are installed inside areas that must be insulated, such as within a ceiling or wall cavity.

Fire Protection System Installation 130

Fire Protection System Installation Piping Installation Fire Protection Systems Plumbing Systems 130

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Each of the 86 apartment units features large window openings and integrates existing historical elements, such as exposed original wood beam ceilings.

Historic Preservation 104

Historic Preservation Ceiling Systems Building Codes Electrical Systems 104

The Pro Builder

MARCH 1, 2024

Other homebuyer preferences noted in the study include buyers' increased focus on home personalization and the growing popularity of technology for security systems, temperature regulation, and HVAC and energy management.

HVAC Systems 130

HVAC Systems Energy Efficiency Ceiling Systems Flooring Systems 130

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.

Ceiling Systems 130

Ceiling Systems Fire Protection Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems 130

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 3, 2025

Ceiling Height : Match the ceiling height of the existing rooms. Adding proper insulation to walls, floors, and ceilings. Installing energy-efficient heating and cooling systems. Plan for Interior Continuity The interior of your addition should feel like a natural extension of your home.

Roofing Systems 52

Roofing Systems Energy Efficiency Ceiling Systems Flooring Systems 52

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.

Building Codes 119

Building Codes Structural Systems Ceiling Systems Flooring Systems 119

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 28, 2023

The library’s architectural design boasts environmentally friendly features, including electronic access control, smart and energy-efficient appliances, wood ceilings that enhance visual pathways, and an underfloor air distribution system for increased occupant comfort.

Green Building 130

Green Building Building Design Sustainability Ceiling Systems 130

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.

Wall Systems 118

Wall Systems Ceiling Systems Energy Conservation Material Storage 118

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 6, 2023

Pat has more than 40 years of experience in structural engineering that includes the application of many of the latest technologies and design concepts to both load-bearing structures and a wide variety of curtainwall and prefabricated systems.

Engineering 130

Engineering Structural Systems Ceiling Systems Foundation Systems 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

KENPAT, a leading Florida specialty contractor specializing in interior and exterior wall systems, announced today that it has been named an Accredited Quality Contractor by Associated Builders and Contractors. Central Florida Location Recognized for Fifth Consecutive Year APOPKA, Fla. Visit us at www.abc.org.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 22, 2023

To do so, he combined and optimized several commercially available materials, products, systems, and practices—including insulated concrete forms (ICFs), structural insulated panels (SIPs), and a “plug-and-play” ducting system—that currently live outside the mainstream of the housing industry.

Roofing Systems 130

Roofing Systems HVAC System Installation Renewable Energy Systems Wall Systems 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 21, 2023

Accommodating sensitive, cutting-edge equipment for both wet and dry laboratories, the new headquarters offers a springboard for Quantum-Si’s anticipated growth trajectory and its core system, Platinum , the world’s first next-generation single-molecule protein sequencing platform.

Zoning 130

Zoning Ceiling Systems Painting/finishing Wall Systems 130

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

By Gary Madaras Suspended acoustic ceilings are mainstream inside many types of buildings and can serve four main sound-related roles. Second, if the partitions between rooms do not extend full height, ceilings can be combined with lightweight plenum barriers to provide privacy from adjacent rooms on the same floor (B in Figure 1).

Ceiling Systems 69

Ceiling Systems Flooring Systems Building Controls Building Standards 69

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The form of the ceilings and light fixtures in the showroom are inspired by the Lexus car grill. The incorporation of high-performance glass reduces glare and heat transmission in the building, allowing the optimization of the dealerships mechanical building systems. The buildings overall color and materials reflect the brands motif.

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems Building Optimization Building Materials Building Design 52

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Even experienced healthcare designers and specifiers can have questions about the different building products, assemblies, and systems in healthcare facilities. For example, ceiling systems in healthcare facilities can have varying acoustical, weight, cleaning, and surface texture requirements that differ by facility type and room function.

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems Building Permits 52

The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

Floor-to-ceiling glass at the entry and along the length of the back façade blur the line between interior and exterior and frame views of the courtyard water feature at the front and the deck and landscaped yard at the back. A gently curved staircase links the main and upper levels and is complemented by a curving wicker chandelier.

Ceiling Systems 130

Ceiling Systems Flooring Systems Real Estate Development Wall Systems 130

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

However, behind the scenes, theres a network of intricate plumbing systems that keep everything running smoothly. These systems are designed to ensure consistent water pressure, regardless of the floor or the time of day. The vertical distance that pipes must travel also adds significant weight to the plumbing system.

Plumbing 40

Plumbing Fire Protection System Installation Plumbing Systems Piping Installation 40

Construction Daily News

JANUARY 25, 2025

The result is a unique, double-layer insulation system that leverages concretes durability and weather-resistance around the insulative core. for the most insulative wall system on the market. A well-insulated home can promote a stable interior temperature and reduce reliance on the HVAC system for heating and cooling.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Fire Protection Systems Roofing Systems Wall Systems 52

Specification Product Update

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Knauf Corridor 400, supplied by the UK’s longest established distributor brand Nevill Long Interior Systems, is a highly functional, demountable ceiling system with market leading benefits compared to traditional T-Grid systems.

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems Painting/finishing Building Design Wall Systems 52

Halpert Life Safety

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Im not talking about rated ceilings that are part of floor ceiling assemblies. Im talking about a rated ceiling where the entire rating comes from a gypsum assembly. If you have one, did you know that there are no systems for anything other than the ceiling. There are no listed systems for access panels.

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems Flooring Systems Building Controls Building Design 52