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.

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Construction Daily News

JULY 15, 2024

There are tightening governmental regulations that mandate minimum thresholds of energy efficiency and durability in new builds. They can prioritize energy-efficient design, use durable materials, and employ renewable energy sources. There are various ways that architects can accelerate the race to net-zero.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The renovated auditorium features improved seating, sightlines, and accessibility, along with enhanced finishes, energy-efficient lighting, and revitalized support spaces and building systems. The roof and ceiling plane echoes the region’s architectural vernacular and is expressive of the building program. “The

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 29, 2024

For instance, you have to select a greener design for your home and choose innovative technologies that promote energy efficiency. Focus on Insulating Your Roof The Department of Energy states that proper insulation in your homes can reduce air leakage and improve heating systems. But how do you do that?

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CCR Magazine

JULY 3, 2024

Over the winter months, your AC may have accumulated dust and debris that can hinder its efficiency. Upgrade or Repair Air Conditioning For those who have older air conditioning systems, upgrading to a more energy-efficient model can provide both cost savings and improved cooling.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2024

Your roof is one of the most important parts of your home. It protects you from the elements, keeps your family safe and dry, and plays a big role in your home’s energy efficiency. But for many homeowners, roofing can seem complicated and confusing. This creates a base for attaching the roof covering.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 13, 2023

As part of NYU’s plans for carbon neutrality by 2040, the team incorporated several energy efficient strategies and systems: Expanding the co-generation (CoGen) plant, NYU’s natural-gas-fueled power plant. It reduces energy use and carbon while providing efficient heating and cooling to the building.

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CCR Magazine

JUNE 11, 2024

As the trend in commercial construction continues to emerge, the need for energy conservation in buildings has become more pressing. There are more advanced insulation solutions that save on energy while enhancing the functionality and ecological friendliness of commercial buildings.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 30, 2024

With the proper roof deck tiles and low-profile commercial railings , they can be the ideal setting for enjoying a change of scenery and catching some fresh air. Advanced green roofs and cool roof systems even have great energy efficiency benefits. Metal b-decking is a great choice in this regard.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 25, 2023

Two Ipe wood terraces, sheltered by a roof and wall trellis, compliment the interior spaces, while a green roof surrounds all living and sleeping areas. Shou sugi ban wood, charred using controlled fire, wraps around the living and office spaces to add depth, texture, and contrast with the smooth glass plane.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 2, 2020

Low-slope and steep-slope unvented roof systems ( i.e. insulation and air barrier are applied directly to the underside of the roof deck) are common in applications where designers are seeking cost-effective and energy-efficient roof assemblies. Applicable roofing assemblies. Toumanios, PE.

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BDC Network

JUNE 8, 2024

Sergio Sádaba, Principal Industrial Facilities Designers Lists HVAC Mechanical Systems For most industrial factories, it’s process over people. As a buildings-performance expert, I have decades of experience designing high-performance, sustainable, and energy-efficient systems for a variety of industrial clients.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 23, 2023

In addition, a mezzanine is suspended from the ceiling above the 7.32-m Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) silver equivalency. Energy efficient facade with high-performance low-emissivity glass , insulative and light weight plaster clad walls, and light-colored reflective roof. m (14 ft), 5.18

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BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Getting to the structure is not always easy and may mean removing existing ceilings and wall finishes long before the general demolition begins. A conversion will greatly impact existing and new MEP systems, so the structural team will need to account for new floor and wall openings for conduit, piping, and HVAC.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 2, 2024

The post Best Energy Efficient Home Upgrades appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Turning your home into an energy efficient paradise isn’t just about saving on your utility bills; it’s about creating a more sustainable and comfortable living space. Use these to see when and where you use the most energy.

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CivilJungle

APRIL 21, 2022

What Is a Roof Vent? Completely, roof ventilation is a system that promotes air to ventilate via the vent. Roof vents are essential to every house. Yet not multiple homeowners comprehend much concerning their roof ventilation strategies. Roof vents may not be something you require to suppose, but they should be.

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BDC Network

MAY 25, 2023

K-12 Schools School Construction Architects Daylighting Daylighting Designs Energy Efficiency Energy-Efficient Design Projects Sustainability Less than a year after its opening last September, The AIA has recognized the new Boston Arts Academy with an Education Facility Design Award for its state-of-the-art learning environment.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The increasingly popular barndominium offers design and function versatility while being economical, energy efficient, and low maintenance. Barndominiums carry the entire weight of the roof system along the perimeter. Enter the barndominium. What is a Barndominium? Are Barndominiums Hard to Insure?

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Many decisions including critical energy performance and efficiency choices are especially crucial. For the best impact and service to the community, every decision—from large roofing components to small bathroom fixtures and paint colors—are carefully chosen. school systems spend approximately $8 billion each year on energy.

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CCR Magazine

JUNE 25, 2024

It’s not just about aesthetics or energy savings, it’s also about creating a healthy and vibrant living space. These can range from health improvements to energy efficiency. Environmental and Energy Efficiency Benefits Maximizing natural light in homes can reap rewards beyond individual health.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 25, 2024

By Chadwick Collins Photo and illustrations courtesy Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI) An often-overlooked issue during new construction or a commercial renovation project is the addition of unwanted moisture into the structure. Typically, water vapor or moisture movement—called diffusion—travels from warm humid (i.e.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

Roof: Choices range from glass to achieve a contemporary look to tiled for a traditional orangery feel. Victorian-style conservatories, with their distinctive pitched roofs, remain a popular option for period homes. Conservatory Roof Options Roofs shape a conservatory’s character and functionality.

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Work Gearz

JUNE 13, 2022

However, there are ways to counteract the cold in your warehouse throughout the winter by insulating the doors and windows, providing adequate shelving, and circulating and zoning heat by installing a heater system. Certain elements, such as the layout of your warehouse, should be considered before selecting the appropriate heater system. 

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CivilJungle

AUGUST 26, 2022

100 Ways to Save Energy at Home: Energy Saving Tips. There are several ways to save energy at your home. Here are some effective ways and tips to save energy at our home. You can also apply the same technique to save energy when your pets are at home because pets are generally comfortable in the natural area.

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Buildern

MAY 4, 2023

Importance of Construction Terminology Building terms and unique collocations are like the secret sauce that makes communication in the industry smooth and efficient. Better productivity and efficiency, satisfied clients, and shorter project timelines – everything making construction successful. No more confused faces or mix-ups.

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Fire Protection System Installation Electrical Wiring Installation HVAC System Installation Heavy Lifting Transportation 52

CivilJungle

JUNE 30, 2021

Many people don’t give importance to the soffit and fascia which runs along with the tails at the age of the roof. The soffit plays a crucial role because it has venting which helps to keep a steady airflow between the roof and attic. A soffit is a portion of the ceiling that is built lower than the area around it. Steel Soffit.

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CCR Magazine

MAY 23, 2024

Easy-to-clean surfaces and better air quality systems can make a big difference. Plan these aspects well to make your home more livable and efficient. Ceiling heights also matter; they influence the sense of space and are crucial for future mods like lofts. Your material choices affect energy efficiency.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 27, 2020

Many people don’t give importance to the soffit and fascia which runs along with the tails at the age of the roof. The soffit plays a crucial role because it has venting which helps to keep a steady airflow between the roof and attic. A soffit is a portion of the ceiling that is built lower than the area around it. Steel Soffit.

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Piping Installation Roofing Systems Wall Systems Foundation Systems 52

CivilJungle

APRIL 5, 2021

Slabs are structural elements manufactured from concrete constructed to produce flat surfaces, usually horizontal, in building floors, roofs, bridges. To supply plain ceiling surface giving preferable diffusion of sunlight. 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

CCR Magazine

JULY 10, 2024

The yard’s 2,300-square foot partial green roof tray system, which was supplied by Columbia Green Technologies, was delivered as a modular pre-grown tray system and includes active and passive landscaping sections, making this space a green oasis.

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UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

The post Read the Latest News on Crumbling Concrete Schools, “Customization Culture” of Building Hinders Digital Maturity, UK Construction Growth Decelerates Due to Housing Market Turmoil and Weak Demand, and Renewable Energy and Low-impact Materials Make Construction Greener appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Thermally insulating.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 23, 2024

Instead, a simple pulley system and a couple of workers can maneuver and place the panels onsite. For instance, a 30-foot-wide room could have a vaulted ceiling made of LiteSIP with just one beam down the center—“and that would be the support for the entire roof,” Langley says. LiteSIP installation. bath home goes for $1.2

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CivilJungle

JUNE 4, 2021

At least twice as high as a floor with minimum height on a ceiling the mezzanine floor is placed halfway up the wall on a floor. By mezzanine, we can create additional floor space and help to make ceiling space feel more less and personal vast. Due to the mezzanine location, it is lower than a normal ceiling.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 22, 2023

But the Desert Comfort Idea Home , a high-performance, net-zero–energy custom home built in the Sonoran Desert north of Phoenix, the latest in a series of Idea Homes produced by Pro Builder , is very real … and it delivers all of the comforts a desert oasis promises.

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The Korte Company

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

They offer 45,000 items in circulation, from books to astronomy equipment to musical instruments, plus an additional 9 million more through the Illinois Heartland Library System and 75,000 digital downloadable items. The HVAC system needed attention. Next, we replaced the roof. The plaster ceiling has been restored.

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UK Construction Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2023

From 1892 to 1899, the Hennibique system came into being, and contractors licensed to use it completed hundreds of reinforced concrete buildings Concrete Construction. With ongoing research and development, the versatility and efficiency of this composite material continue to grow, making it an indispensable part of modern construction.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

We kept working at it and I think it came together very well.” The entry, set back from the garages and a casita that flank it, is further protected by a pair of prow-like roof shapes that add distinction and weight to the otherwise all-glass façade.

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