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Fire-Rated Systems in Light-Frame Wood Construction

BDC Network

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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13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023

BDC Network

Industrialized construction High-volume off-site construction, prefabrication, and on-site construction automation will continue to advance in response to ongoing labor and material challenges. Wally Ford, Client Executive, Structural 9. Edwin Najarian, Client Executive, Structural 13. Gary Bireta, Project Executive 12.

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Heavy lifting solutions firm helps install mammoth ceiling panels at PDX

Construction Specifier

A daytime view of the panels being carried to be installed into the roof structure at the central area of Portland International Airport (PDX). A key component of the expansion is the construction of a new, seismically isolated roof structure over the central area of the airport. A nighttime view of a ceiling panel in transit.

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Heavy lifting solutions firm assists in installation of mammoth ceiling panels at PDX

Construction Specifier

A daytime view of the panels being carried to be installed into the roof structure at the central area of Portland International Airport (PDX). A key component of the expansion is the construction of a new, seismically isolated roof structure over the central area of the airport. A nighttime view of a ceiling panel in transit.

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Let's build toward a circular economy

BDC Network

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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Let's build towards a circular economy

BDC Network

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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Cogan Mezzanine: Space Efficiency Unveiled

CCR Magazine

Strategically installed between the floor and ceiling, it creates an extra layer for storage and other industrial activities without occupying any ground-level floor space. Their structures strike the ideal balance between durability, functionality, and affordability. Number of Tiers: Multi-tier platforms based on ceiling height.