Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 6, 2023

. — raSmith, a multi-disciplined civil and structural engineering and surveying firm, is proud to announce that four of raSmith’s cold-formed steel engineering projects have garnered recognition, receiving Design Excellence Awards from the Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI). Matsen Distinguished Service Award.

Engineering 130

Engineering Structural Systems Ceiling Systems Foundation Systems 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The second phase widened the 33rd Street Corridor from 30 to 57 feet and raised the ceiling height to 18 feet. Four elevators were replaced, and a new elevator entrance was added, along with new elevator communication systems and an intuitive wayfinding system.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Ceiling Systems Project Management Building Design 147

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. The minimal tensile support structure of the panels allows views and daylight to penetrate into the interiors.

Energy Efficiency 105

Energy Efficiency Steel Fabrication Flooring Systems Wall Systems 105

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.

Energy Efficiency 130

Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Systems HVAC System Installation Sustainability 130

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

The Pro Builder

MAY 22, 2023

To do so, he combined and optimized several commercially available materials, products, systems, and practices—including insulated concrete forms (ICFs), structural insulated panels (SIPs), and a “plug-and-play” ducting system—that currently live outside the mainstream of the housing industry.

Roofing Systems 130

Roofing Systems HVAC System Installation Renewable Energy Systems Wall Systems 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 9, 2024

CHICAGO —Magnusson Klemencic Associates (MKA) is pleased to announce The Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (SEAOI) selected Perelman Performing Arts Center in New York City as this year’s Juror’s Favorite/Most Innovative Structure. It opened in September 2023.

Structural Systems 100

Structural Systems Foundation Systems Ceiling Systems Building Design 100

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 30, 2024

Unfortunately, the old structure proved unsalvageable and too small for the envisioned events. Wood rafters are seen in the ceiling of the space. Beneath the park, an integrated remediation system tackles residual contaminants from the site’s previous use. Gallery space maximizes flexibility with a large pivoting window.

Roofing Systems 110

Roofing Systems Ceiling Systems Wall Systems Painting/finishing 110

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.

Engineering 105

Engineering Building Codes Structural Systems Flooring Systems 105

GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 21, 2018

Steel/concrete core wall system. This system uses two steel plates that are connected by steel spacing ties, with the cavity then filled with high strength concrete. This system eliminates the need for rebar and formwork. Structural Solutions. Learn more about admixtures for control flow concrete. Cement production.

Wall Systems 95

Wall Systems Building Controls Ceiling Systems Structural Systems 95

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.

Ceiling Systems 67

Ceiling Systems Flooring Systems Structural Systems 67

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.

Wall Systems 95

Wall Systems Steel Fabrication Flooring Systems Painting/finishing 95

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

By Eric Donnay, Legacy Building Solutions Decades ago, acquiring a tension fabric structure didn’t require much of a process. Most manufacturers offered fabric structures with predetermined dimensions, and building users essentially chose the standard size offering from the menu that came the closest to fitting their needs.

Steel Fabrication 130

Steel Fabrication Controls Manufacturing Structural Systems Building Design 130

GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 21, 2018

Steel/concrete core wall system. This system uses two steel plates that are connected by steel spacing ties, with the cavity then filled with high strength concrete. This system eliminates the need for rebar and formwork. Structural Solutions. Learn more about admixtures for control flow concrete. Cement production.

Wall Systems 90

Wall Systems Building Controls Ceiling Systems Structural Systems 90

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.

Fire Protection System Installation 59

Fire Protection System Installation Ceiling Systems Fire Protection Systems Piping Installation 59

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

Ceiling Systems Structural Systems Wall Systems Plumbing Systems 59

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

Energy Efficiency 111

Energy Efficiency Sustainability Energy Conservation Roofing Systems 111

BDC Network

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Once open, the building will be operated by 100% renewable energy and serve as a zero emissions structure. Moreover, Building 48 seeks to achieve all these goals with standard systems essentially available to everyone. Operational carbon: Building 48 will also be net zero carbon. There is no natural gas service to the building.

Renewable Energy Systems 116

Renewable Energy Systems Electrical Systems Energy Conservation Building Design 116

Business Facilities

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Sustainable building practices are becoming more common, but are still seen as cost-prohibitive by many building and real estate leaders, according to a recent study by construction management firm Structure Tone. Source: Structure Tone). Structure Tone’s sustainability team plans to conduct the survey on an annual basis.

Sustainability 100

Sustainability Real Estate Development Building Resilience Green Building 100

Construction Specifier

JUNE 10, 2024

The restored grand hall with its Guastavino tile ceiling. Additional phases will include the rehabilitation of the Carriage House, a historic cast iron structure on the west side of the station; and Michigan Central Park, a landscaped civic space created on the site of the station’s train shed. Initial renovation began in 2018.

Ceiling Systems 59

Ceiling Systems Roofing Systems Structural Systems Public Works 59

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

Flooring Systems 90

Flooring Systems Building Performance Measurement Energy Conservation Structural Systems 90

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 Inside, the building retains features such as a 65.2-m

Architecture 85

Architecture Real Estate Development Flooring Systems Ceiling Systems 85

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 1, 2023

The brise soleil system, found in modernist L.A. The project’s exterior brise soleil system is one aspect of the design, which will also frame sightlines of the surrounding L.A. homes, on Midfield Satellite Concourse (MSC) South. Photos courtesy Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA).

Energy Efficiency 94

Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation Geotechnical Engineering Fire Protection Systems 94

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.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Wall Systems Environmental Consulting Ceiling Systems 98

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.

Roofing Systems 93

Roofing Systems Energy Efficiency Ceiling Systems Plumbing Systems 93

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.

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 121

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

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 1, 2022

When integrating lighting into standard ceiling solutions, such as grid, drywall, and open-to-structure ceilings, traditional luminaire form factors, including troffers, downlights, recessed linear, and suspended products, are common and relatively straightforward to integrate. Background.

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems Structural Systems Controls Manufacturing Real Estate Development 52

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. Beazer Homes partnered with Entekra , a panelized systems provider in Modesto, Calif., near Pittsburgh.

Modular Construction 231

Modular Construction Building Materials Manufacturing Site Planning Building Design 231

Construction Specifier

APRIL 25, 2023

The living areas, wrapped in full-height glazing with exposed wood ceilings, feature a full kitchen, a large family-style table, and a TV and gaming area, providing firefighters with a variety of spaces to relax and recharge. The interior features exposed structural wood decking, establishing a material connection with nature.

Roofing Systems 116

Roofing Systems Green Building Wall Systems Ceiling Systems 116

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.

Wall Systems 63

Wall Systems Ceiling Systems Flooring Systems Roofing Systems 63

BDC Network

JUNE 5, 2023

How to properly assess structural wind damage 0 dbarista Mon, 06/05/2023 - 16:17 Engineers Properly assessing wind damage can identify vulnerabilities in a building's design or construction, which could lead to future damage or loss, writes Matt Wagner, SE, Principal and Managing Director with Walter P Moore.

Building Code Compliance 98

Building Code Compliance Building Codes Insurance Management Property Management 98

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.

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems Roofing Systems Waterproofing Systems Piping Installation 52

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The ceiling is the most visible surface in most rooms, the least obstructed of the horizontal and vertical bounding planes. Inevitably, aesthetics is one of the ceiling’s major functions. The most common type of suspended ceiling in non-residential buildings have a T-bar ceiling suspension system or grid with lay-in ceiling panels.

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems Structural Systems Building Materials Building Design 52

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). Water penetration resistance is also tested at a fixed fraction of the structural pressure, typically 15 or 20 percent, depending on the performance class.

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems Structural 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

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. ” An air filtration system integrates plants and nutshells while rainwater is harvested and reused.

Wall Systems 98

Wall Systems Building Materials Ceiling Systems Building Design 98

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.

Staircases 52

Staircases Roofing Systems Ceiling Systems Structural Systems 52