Construction Specifier

JANUARY 30, 2024

Inspired by old filling stations, the design prioritized preserving the site’s history—incorporating painted clapboard siding, an overhanging roof, hand-painted signage, and divided metal windows—a nod to the past reimagined for art and community service. Wood rafters are seen in the ceiling of the space.

Roofing Systems 110

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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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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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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

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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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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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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.

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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

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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. To enhance bird safety, the glass has a denser frit design on outside corners, lower building levels, and areas near green roofs.

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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

Roofing Systems 93

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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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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. Photo courtesy South Valley Prefab and the Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry.

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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.

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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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Natural Building

OCTOBER 28, 2021

They cover walls, floors and ceilings, and are also used for furnishings including tableware and bedding. The ceiling is a material made from flowers, the walls are lined with grass and the door is clad in Totomoxtle, a wood veneer that promotes biodiversity because it is made from heirloom corn species. .

Wall Systems 98

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 10, 2024

The restored grand hall with its Guastavino tile ceiling. Michigan Central Station’s grand hall (the former waiting room), arcade, concourse, and tea and reading rooms have reopened to the public this month.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 11, 2024

Failure of plaster ceiling due to additional weight of attached metal and wood ceilings. Plaster ceilings are often found during renovations and assessments of older buildings. During the 18 th to the mid-20 th centuries, lath and plaster construction was widely used to finish interior walls and ceilings.

Ceiling Systems 59

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 25, 2021

Information of Water Leakage from Ceiling. In this article, we will be going to see the water leakage from the ceiling and how you can stop water leakage from the ceiling. What Is Water Leakage from Ceiling? When the water gets percolates from the ceiling area of the roof is known as ceiling water leakage.

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BDC Network

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Moreover, Building 48 seeks to achieve all these goals with standard systems essentially available to everyone. This project is proof that standard systems strategically designed for optimal outcomes can lead to remarkable results,” adds Matt Bartels , CannonDesign’s Principal in Charge and Project Manager for the project.

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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.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 25, 2023

Temporary Suspended Ceilings are in great demand in cities across the world as the metropolitan population increases by the day leading to a meteoric rise in construction. On a construction site, they have many uses and can be utilized to protect equipment and workers across the site against roofing debris and dust.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 3, 2023

Severe and frequent condensation in this small condominium building has resulted in wood decay and mold growth, resulting in deterioration not just of the oriented strand board (OSB) roof deck but even the top chord of the wood truss. However, when a similar design is adopted for structures with low-sloped roofs (such as 0.25:12

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 2, 2024

Upgrading to energy efficient appliances and systems can cut your energy usage and reduce your carbon footprint. Smart thermostats and high efficiency HVAC systems can make that a reality. When doing it yourself, check for drafts around doors and windows, inspect insulation levels and check your heating and cooling systems.

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Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Systems HVAC System Installation HVAC Systems 62

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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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Many feature articles in the magazine also captivated readers ranging from how embodied carbon reduction creates a “cobra” effect, the science involved in mitigating mold and moisture, and the roof design’s essential considerations, to the future potential of insulated metal panels.

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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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CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

If so, you know that maintaining your roof is critical to protecting your property and ensuring the safety of your business. Awareness of common roofing problems can help you address them early and avoid costly repairs. Roof Leaks and Moisture Damage One of the most common problems for commercial roofing in Katy, TX, is leaks.

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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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Revit OpEd

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

These categories are immune to Rotate with Component: Foundations, Floors, Ceilings, Roofs, Furniture, Furniture Systems, Casework, Generic Models, Structural Columns, Detail Components, Massing, Mass Floors, Curtain Panels, and Specialty Equipment.

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BDC Network

JUNE 5, 2023

Meanwhile the edges and corners of roofs experience higher wind pressures compared to the middle of the roof. Wind can cause various types of damage, including to the roof, walls, and foundation as well as to structural components like trusses, beams, and columns.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 29, 2024

Your roof is one of the most crucial components of your home, protecting you and your belongings from the elements. If you’ve noticed any of the following signs, it might be time to consider whether your roof has been ignored for too long. Granules in the Gutters Another sign of roof neglect is finding granules in your gutters.

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Specification Product Update

AUGUST 3, 2024

A significant challenge when working on the roof of any existing, occupied building is protecting the people inside the building without the full roof system in place. The T-shaped apartment building features a 2500m2 pitched roof, including several gables and valleys. How has Proctor Air helped the reroofing process?

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 11, 2022

Also, Read: Hip Roof Vs Gable Roof | What Is Gable Roof | What Is Hip Roof. During the light rain its consist ventilation system. The louvered window is constructed for a ventilation system and does not permit outside vision from the window. Window Sill Height from Floor. Awning Window. Casement Window.

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Revit OpEd

OCTOBER 23, 2013

If I''m tempted to do the same for Walls, Floors, Ceilings or Roofs the list of available system parameters (built into Revit) does not offer Area. Area Ceilings Dept. of Unfair Floors Opinion Parameters Roofs Walls' Revit allows us to tag rooms and spaces to display their area.

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Specification Product Update

JUNE 15, 2023

Versapanel ® , Euroform’s cement particle board, has been specified for its acoustic properties as a roofing system component for what is set to be one of the UK’s largest film and TV studios, Shinfield Studios, at the Thames Valley Science Park. Versapanel ® can be used in single sheet or sandwich construction.

Roofing Systems 52

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 29, 2024

Focus on Insulating Your Roof The Department of Energy states that proper insulation in your homes can reduce air leakage and improve heating systems. Similarly, roof insulation would be best for you if your home loses heat very easily. The overall cost of roof insulation can be between USD 1,500 and USD 4,500.

Budgeting 59

Budgeting Sustainability Roofing Systems Energy Efficiency 59

BDC Network

MAY 6, 2024

Photo courtesy Skanska Sustainability is a priority on this project, so to reduce our carbon emissions, we are using regionally sourced wood for the roof of the project. Cordilleras Health System Replacement project, Redwood City, Calif. The Eight, Bellevue, Wash. Skanska’s office, Portland, Ore.

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