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. To help neutralize these blustery winds, facilities should consider fan-forced wall heaters that provide continuous comfort through optimized airflow.

Ceiling Systems 100

Ceiling Systems Wall Systems Facility Management Risk Management 100

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

“I knew the view from the back of the lot would be great but also a little off-center to the right,” Coletti says, “so I put the kitchen in the left back corner of the floor plan to capture the best view.” The rest of the 7,800-square-foot, single-level floor plan flowed fairly easily from there, he says.

Ceiling Systems 130

Ceiling Systems Fire Protection Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems 130

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.

Flooring Systems 52

Flooring Systems Building Performance Measurement Structural Systems Building Products Distribution 52

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. Pipe and fitting materials include CPVC, PEX, PEX/AL/PEX, PE-RT, PP-R, PP-RCT, PSU, PPS, PPSU, and PVDF.

Fire Protection System Installation 130

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

The Pro Builder

APRIL 22, 2023

Rather, it employed an off-site construction method that built all of the wall panels, floor panels, and roof trusses in a nearby factory and assembled them on site in fewer than three days. Agorus' framing package for Daybreak included premade floor systems, each panel specifically engineered for its application in the system.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 246

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

The Pro Builder

MAY 22, 2023

The home’s single-level floor plan maintains a relatively compact footprint to preserve and protect its natural surroundings. The living area of the home’s open floor plan is anchored by a 6-foot-long direct-vent gas fireplace that recirculates heat back into the room, as needed, to reduce energy loads.

Roofing Systems 130

Roofing Systems HVAC System Installation Renewable Energy Systems Wall Systems 130

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.

Building Resilience 264

Building Resilience Modular Construction Building Automation Flooring Systems 264

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

Fire Protection Systems 40

Fire Protection Systems Ceiling Systems Wall Systems HVAC Systems 40

Halpert Life Safety

APRIL 8, 2024

When you have a fire rated wall, let’s say it’s a gypsum wall, and it comes under a concrete deck, we all know the building code requires us to firestop that. But what about the bottom of that wall? It gives a bunch of exceptions, but the bottom of wall is not one of them. Do we have to firestop THAT?

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Wall Systems Ceiling Systems 52

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 3, 2023

2 Many flooring products have historically been manufactured with chemicals such as ortho-phthalates, formaldehyde, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that, when emitted from those products, can have adverse effects on human and environmental health and contribute to indoor air pollution. over the past few decades.

Flooring Systems 98

Flooring Systems HVAC Systems Painting/finishing Ceiling Systems 98

Specification Product Update

AUGUST 17, 2023

Metal building envelope specialist SIG Building Solutions has launched a warranted twin skin system called ‘Gemello’. Gemello, is a self-supporting roof and wall system consisting of a trapezoidal pre-finished steel liner and outer sheet with a Class A1 non-combustible glass fibre insulation in between.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Roofing Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Warranty 52

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.

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems Building Design 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

Specification Product Update

JUNE 15, 2023

Metal building envelope specialist SIG Building Solutions has launched a warranted twin skin system called ‘Gemello’. Gemello, is a self-supporting roof and wall system consisting of a trapezoidal pre-finished steel liner and outer sheet with a Class A1 non-combustible glass fibre insulation in between.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Roofing Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Warranty 52

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.

Building Performance Measurement 64

Building Performance Measurement Ceiling Systems Project Management Consulting Flooring Systems 64

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. Every two out of three modules of the unitized aluminum system are fully glazed; the third module is opaque.

Energy Efficiency 105

Energy Efficiency Steel Fabrication Flooring Systems Wall Systems 105

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

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 SHGC, and 0.65

Energy Efficiency 111

Energy Efficiency Sustainability Energy Conservation Roofing Systems 111

The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

A low-slung front façade includes a “concealed” garage and uses a combination of handmade bricks and traditional Japanese shou sugi ban siding, both of which also appear on select interior walls. The stair sits between a handmade brick wall and a wall of shou sugi ban siding like those on the exterior.

Ceiling Systems 130

Ceiling Systems Flooring Systems Real Estate Development Wall Systems 130

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2024

Whether you’re a weekend warrior with a penchant for biking and hiking or a family that treasures its outdoor time, having a system to organize and protect your gear is essential. A practical solution is to utilize wall space. Ceiling Storage Solutions For homes with limited floor space, looking up can provide an answer.

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems Wall Systems Flooring Systems Roofing Systems 52

The MCP Group

MAY 15, 2024

Location Manhattan, Kansas Plans KSU Agronomy Research & Innovation Center Combined Plans Specifications KSU Agronomy Research & Innovation Center Combined Specifications General Information Bid Invitation KSU Agronomy Research & Innovation Center MCP Supplemental Conditions.2021

Fire Protection Systems 40

Fire Protection Systems Painting/finishing HVAC Systems Waterproofing Systems 40

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.

Flooring Systems 97

Flooring Systems Ceiling Systems Structural Systems Roofing Systems 97

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.

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems Structural Systems 52

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.

Energy Efficiency 130

Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Systems HVAC System Installation Sustainability 130

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. Wall Systems The following examples show an Underwriters Laboratory Inc. of the 2021 IBC.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Building Code Compliance Ceiling Systems 52

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 117

Wall Systems Ceiling Systems Energy Conservation Material Storage 117

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

As the Middle Tennessee’s first full-service hotel built in nearly a decade, the eight-story, 244-room Hilton Franklin Cool Springs offers one of the only roof-level patios in town plus a stylish lobby and contemporary guest rooms with Tubelite thermal entrance systems and floor-to-ceiling window wall.

Painting/finishing 52

Painting/finishing Wall Systems Roofing Systems Flooring Systems 52

CCR Magazine

JULY 22, 2023

Key Summary Radiant heating, working like the sun's warmth, uses floors, walls, or ceilings to evenly distribute heat, providing comfort and energy efficiency. Radiant heating systems come in electric or hydronic forms, with the latter being a suitable primary heat source for an entire home.

Electrical Wiring Installation 52

Electrical Wiring Installation Flooring Systems Energy Efficiency Electrical Systems 52

Construction Specifier

APRIL 30, 2021

Inter-room noise isolation applies to enclosed rooms horizontally adjacent to one another on the same floor. Much is known about constructing partitions, whether they are made of masonry or gypsum wall board attached to metal or wood studs, to achieve the desired level of noise isolation.

Ceiling Systems 98

Ceiling Systems Building Performance Measurement Flooring Systems Building Standards 98

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.

Engineering 105

Engineering Building Codes Structural Systems Flooring Systems 105

UK Construction Blog

MAY 10, 2024

The post Wall Mounted Welding Fume Extractor – Breathe Easy, Weld Smart appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Wall mounted welding fume extractors provide effective ventilation. The ducting channels air into the extractor’s filter collection system, which traps smoke and particles to purify the exhausted air.

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation Wall Systems Ceiling Systems Flooring Systems 52

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.

HVAC Systems 59

HVAC Systems HVAC System Installation Energy Efficiency Zoning 59

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The “Champagne Frame” serves as a grand window system, allowing visitors to take a look at iconic Aston Martin models. x 3 m (35 x 10 ft) LED wall, providing a 360-degree view in real-life size. The showroom unites digital and physical elements to connect clients intimately with their dream cars.

Flooring Systems 109

Flooring Systems Wall Systems Ceiling Systems Architecture 109

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 15, 2023

Steel frames house information on wood and acrylic panels, alongside preserved taxidermy and custom wall murals. On the opposite side, retractable walls divide or open the classroom space. m 2 (10-sf) floor-to-ceiling windows facing the park. All displays are mounted on casters, enabling easy relocation to a storage room.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Wall Systems Environmental Consulting Ceiling Systems 98

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.

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 121

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Fire Protection System Installation Building Materials Manufacturing HVAC System Installation 121

The MCP Group

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The work includes site demolition, selective demolition, earthwork, erosion control, site concrete, brick pavers, decorative fences, landscaping & irrigation, site utilities, cast-in-place concrete, masonry, stone, stone cleaning, cast stone, structural steel, decorative stairs & railings, architectural woodwork, air barriers, EPDM roofing, (..)

Fire Protection Systems 40

Fire Protection Systems Ceiling Systems Steel Fabrication Wall Systems 40

CivilJungle

JANUARY 11, 2022

Standard Height of Window from Floor Level. To the base of the window from the floor level up, the height is known as the sill level of the window. According to the constructions from the floor level, the standard height of the windows is generally kept 3 ft. Window Sill Height from Floor. Awning Window. Casement Window.

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems Roofing Systems 52