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. The HeartFelt® system allows panels to be installed not only horizontally on the ceiling, but also as vertical wall cladding.

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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. In addition to an efficient filtration system, the John A. Paulson Center are constructed with an appropriate structural system.

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BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 16, 2020

Construction of wall, floor, and roof systems offsite has multiple advantages, including compressing the project schedules, reducing site labor and waste, improving consistency and quality control, and increasing safety for workers. However, all will have the structural skeleton of the frame. Photo courtesy American Panel Tec.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The campus boasts a thriving coastal live oak woodland ecosystem, diverse structures, and breathtaking views of San Francisco Bay. 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. Notable glazing properties include 0.28

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 12, 2024

5 Ways to Silence Squeaky Floors ibush Sat, 04/13/2024 - 09:57 Take these tips to heart to deliver quiet floors and satisfied homeowners Roy Fanara Unless your home’s going to be the set for a horror movie, no one likes a new home with squeaky floors that creak and pop.

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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. efficiency rating.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 9, 2022

Meet the most innovative precast floor system in the U.S. When Tindall brought its new precast floor system from Denmark to the U.S. customers were not satisfied with accepting the system’s historical performance and European test results. m (30 to 45 ft), supporting both commercial and residential floor loads.

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BD+C

JUNE 15, 2018

For the past decade, San Antonio-based design firm Lake|Flato has been refining its Porch House concept, a system of modules with floor-to-ceiling windows and connecting porches that link the single-family structure to the outdoors.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 23, 2023

The structural concept of (W)rapper, built in a former industrial and manufacturing zone in Central Los Angeles and Culver City, originated in 1998 and was initially showcased by the project’s architect, Eric Owen Moss Architects (EOMA) in an exhibition at the Wexner Center in Columbus, Ohio. m (14 ft), 5.18 m (17 ft), and 7.32

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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. The hotter and unhealthier the factory floor, the more likely it is that workers will look to transfer out as soon as they can. The “human factor” comes in second place.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 25, 2024

m (12-ft) gap between the new glass structure and the existing brick facade allows for standardized floor heights and houses a vertical garden—a biophilic office design by the landscape architect, Field Operations. A unique 3.66-m Inside, the building retains features such as a 65.2-m

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 15, 2023

m 2 (10-sf) floor-to-ceiling windows facing the park. The FCEC employs an innovative wastewater wetlands system, the first of its kind in Chicago and among the pioneering examples in Illinois. Plants and organisms in the system act as filters for the building’s blackwater and avoid overloading the city’s sewer system.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 7, 2022

Ten reasons to stop poking holes in ceilings. Drop-out ceilings provide an alternative to ‘poke-through’ sprinkler installations and avoid the need to install drops from sprinkler mains so sprinklers can penetrate the ceiling and discharge water into the room below. Install ceiling grid. Install ceiling panels.

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 22, 2023

By shaving just a foot off the depth of the three-story, side-by-side duplex destined for an infill lot in Pittsburgh, he enabled Structural Modular Innovations to build three boxes at a time on its factory floor instead of only two. “And losing that 1 foot didn’t affect the livability or marketability of the homes at all.”

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Revit OpEd

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

These categories respond to Rotate with Component: Walls, Curtain Walls, Doors, Windows, Railings, Ramps, Stairs (Runs, Landings and Supports), Structural (Framing, Braces and Trusses), Property Boundary, Property Line Segments, Planting, and Parking.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The structural timber frame can be dismantled so the house could be relocated or recycled in the future. They cover walls, floors and ceilings, and are also used for furnishings including tableware and bedding. Mycelium is used to create wall tiles, insulation and a composite flooring.

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CCR Magazine

MAY 20, 2024

The type of plan that shows the layout of the HVAC system is called a mechanical plan. HVAC systems regulate a building’s temperature, humidity, and air quality. In residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, these systems regulate temperature and provide ventilation and air movement.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 7, 2023

However, today’s construction landscape is rapidly changing with higher material costs, tight tolerances, and expectations of floor-to-ceiling glazing in multifamily projects (Figure 1). This system is widely used by window manufacturers throughout North America so designers can compare and specify window and door products.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 4, 2024

Industrial structure adapted for LaGree Baptist Church reimagines the 1925 brick-clad building as a spiritual and commercial hub with a community center and high-tech sanctuary THE BRONX, N.Y. —

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Conversations or activity of other occupants, the whirl and beeps of computers and electronic equipment, and the hum of HVAC and mechanical systems all create a cacophony of unwanted sound that is hard to ignore. Hotels, school dormitories, apartments, and condos have the same design element in common—shared walls and floor/ceilings.

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BDC Network

MAY 6, 2024

When complete, the nine-acre structure will mimic daylight filtering through a forest, and travelers will find respite from a stressful day in transit as they walk through green spaces featuring living trees and native Oregon foliage throughout the terminal. Cordilleras Health System Replacement project, Redwood City, Calif.

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BDC Network

MAY 11, 2023

A sustainable relationship to a building, community and planet should be the floor, not the ceiling. In the simplest sense, a circular economy is an approach to material lifecycle management guided by three principles: eliminate waste, keep materials in circulation for as long as possible, and regenerate natural systems.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Metal expansion joint covers are used across carpeted floors, painted drywall, and ceilings at the Hyatt Regency Orlando in Orlando, Florida. Everyone understands the importance of expansion joint systems. These measurements are determined by the structural engineer. All images courtesy Balco. each, then a 200-mm (8-in.)

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 28, 2022

When heat and coolness dissipate, your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system needs to work harder, thereby using up more electricity. As recommended, find the right HVAC contractor who can advise you on which systems are preferable for your building. . All these can lead to wasting energy.

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BDC Network

JULY 20, 2023

Fire-Rated Systems in Light-Frame Wood Construction 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/20/2023 - 09:38 Multifamily Housing Find guidance on designing and building some of the most cost-effective, code-compliant fire-rated construction systems. Designing buildings that provide good fire protection, cost-effectively, can be challenging.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 9, 2024

Here’s what you can expect this survey to cover: Structural Integrity and Defects: A qualified surveyor will inspect the property’s structure for any signs of damage or deterioration. This includes checking for cracks in walls, floors, or ceilings, which could indicate underlying structural issues.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2024

Bradley Company broadens its popular Euro Style Restroom Partition Collection with two new ultra-private models that extend from floor to ceiling, creating a spectacular backdrop – and refined personal retreat – in commercial washrooms. adults want more privacy when using restrooms.

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BDC Network

MAY 11, 2023

A sustainable relationship to a building, community and planet should be the floor, not the ceiling. In the simplest sense, a circular economy is an approach to material lifecycle management guided by three principles: eliminate waste, keep materials in circulation for as long as possible, and regenerate natural systems.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 3, 2023

In typical residential construction, it has been common for decades to provide thermal protection at the top of the structure by insulating the top-floor ceiling. However, when a similar design is adopted for structures with low-sloped roofs (such as 0.25:12 air gap at the top of the space is permitted.

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The MCP Group

APRIL 19, 2024

Location Emporia, Kansas Plans ESU Nursing & Student Wellness Center Combined Plans Specifications 014518 Specification Vol 1 014518 Specification Vol 2 General Information Bid Invitation ESU Nursing & Student Wellness Center MCP Supplemental Conditions.2021

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Commercial Construction Blog

JUNE 26, 2018

Typically, when building out a first-floor retail space, we can remove storefront windows in order to bring in oversized equipment and materials. But since 75 Rockefeller Plaza’s façade, storefront windows and original glazing system are all protected by the building’s landmark status , we couldn’t touch them.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 30, 2021

Folded Plates are connected to in such a way that the structural system is capable of carrying loads without the need of additional supporting beams along mutual edges. The first Roof which was constructed using folded structure was prepared by the engineer eudene Freyssinet in 1923 as an aircraft hangar at Orly airport in Paris.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 31, 2022

IMPs are single-component weather barrier wall systems which deliver high-performance value in one integrated, easy-to-install system. The panels are used as part of a steel frame structure, an interior liner panel of a concrete or masonry structure, an unbraced interior partition, or a suspended ceiling.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 25, 2021

Information of Water Leakage from Ceiling. The water leakages problems can adversely affect the structures and masonry. Water can be the most destructive element for structures that are mainly constructed from concrete. What Is Water Leakage from Ceiling? Signs of Water Leaking from Ceiling.

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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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Granger Construction

MARCH 13, 2023

Other key features include a custom flooring feature designed by GRCC artists, a Live Roof system and renovations to the Heritage Restaurant, a teaching restaurant for the Secchia Institute for Culinary Education.

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