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.

Piping Installation 130

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

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

Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 14, 2022

to name a few. #2. to name a few. #2. to name a few. #2. Implement a robust physical asset facilities maintenance process integrating scheduled, unscheduled repairs, and preventive maintenance tasks. #3.

Sustainability 94

Sustainability Plumbing Systems HVAC Systems Flooring Systems 94

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

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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

Ceiling Systems Structural Systems Wall Systems Plumbing Systems 59

Construction Today

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Colorado-based niche specialty contractor Heartland Acoustics and Interiors Ltd (Heartland) leads the industry with services including suspended acoustical, metal, wood, and security ceilings, wall panels, and stretch wall systems, as well as specialty interiors. With offices in Austin, Denver.

Ceiling Systems 52

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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

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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 Ceiling Systems 40

CCR Magazine

APRIL 22, 2024

Honored as a 2024 Outstanding Project by Learning By Design Houston’s new Thompson Intermediate School features a modern, high-performance interior with Rockfon acoustic stone wool ceiling panels. GPD Group specified Rockfon acoustic stone wool ceiling panels throughout the building.

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems Building Resilience Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials 52

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Rockfon , part of ROCKWOOL Group, celebrates 10 years of providing the North American market with a complete portfolio of ceiling system solutions that includes acoustic stone wool and metal ceiling panels, ceiling suspension systems and accessories. Responding to increased demand, Rockfon opened its U.S.

Ceiling Systems 52

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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

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 118

Wall Systems Ceiling Systems Energy Conservation Material Storage 118

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

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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

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

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Photos courtesy Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Solutions. Since COVID-19 and other pathogens are spread via tiny airborne droplets, one such step is an upgrade to the ventilation and filtration systems before bringing workers back. to resume normal or phased business operations improve the building’s ventilation system.

HVAC System Installation 98

HVAC System Installation Ceiling Systems HVAC Systems Quality Control 98

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 Wall Systems Steel Fabrication 40

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2023

AcousTech Contour™ Flat and 3D Shaped Panels are expertly crafted, custom-shaped, decorative panels designed to introduce depth and aesthetic appeal to any space, making them an ideal wall treatment for noise and sound control in various settings such as offices, hallways, lobbies, healthcare facilities, and conference areas.

Wall Systems 52

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

Fire Protection System Installation 52

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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

Energy Efficiency 111

Energy Efficiency Sustainability Energy Conservation Roofing Systems 111

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. Construction work generates potential contaminants such as ceiling dust, debris, dirt, metal shavings, and shards of roof decks that can fall inside.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Ceiling Systems Fire Protection Systems Roofing Systems 52

CCR Magazine

JUNE 28, 2024

Rising Damp: Causes and Identification Rising damp occurs when moisture from the ground travels upwards through the walls of a building, typically through capillaries in masonry materials. Indicators include tide marks on walls, peeling paint or wallpaper, and a musty smell. How Can You Identify Different Types of Damp?

Roofing Systems 52

Roofing Systems Wall Systems Piping Installation Structural Systems 52

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

AUGUST 3, 2023

4 HVAC systems can filter out some of these airborne pollutants, but the filtration of many systems is poor. Second, through mechanical ventilation, such as HVAC systems. Outdoor air pollution, such as ozone, pollen, diesel fumes, and smoke, can influence IAQ when it leaks inside. These substances can enter in three ways.

Flooring Systems 98

Flooring Systems HVAC Systems Painting/finishing Ceiling Systems 98

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 30, 2024

Wood rafters are seen in the ceiling of the space. x 8 ft)—along the south gallery wall that opens to provide a strong connection to the park and serves as a cafe window during events. Beneath the park, an integrated remediation system tackles residual contaminants from the site’s previous use.

Roofing Systems 110

Roofing Systems Ceiling Systems Wall Systems Painting/finishing 110

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

Specification Product Update

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

With many raw material costs having soared over the past three years, architects and contractors are looking ever-more closely for cost-effective ceiling and wall solutions for their projects. Our interior wood ceilings offer an unrivalled range of finishes and natural tones that promise to make your project stand out.

Ceiling Systems 52

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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

BD+C

DECEMBER 16, 2019

From security doors to metal ceilings, fabric ducts to rainscreen wall systems, linear drains to bacteria-killing LED lighting, these are the products that appeared in the pages of the magazine over the past 12 months that readers wanted to learn more about.

Ceiling Systems 96

Ceiling Systems Wall Systems Building Design 96

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

APRIL 30, 2021

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. In buildings with ceilings, it is the combination of the floor and ceiling assembly that establishes the overall noise isolation performance between rooms.

Ceiling Systems 98

Ceiling Systems Building Performance Measurement Flooring Systems Building Standards 98

Alberta Construction

MARCH 2, 2023

This year’s version has several scope revisions including: Food Service Equipment Mechanical – Prime Mechanical Electrical – Major reorganization throughout all disciplines Landscaping Added Minor Revisions to the following: Entrances, Storefronts and Windows Curtain Wall and Glazed Assemblies Glass and Glazing Gypsum Board and Light Gauge Metal Framing (..)

Ceiling Systems 52

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Specification Product Update

JUNE 5, 2024

CMS Danskin Acoustics has supplied an innovative sound reducing underlayment, designed specifically for external use, as part of the roof systems at the prestigious new 38 Berkeley Square development in Mayfair, London. CMS Danskin Acoustic’s technical team advised on materials to meet the criteria set.

Roofing Systems 52

Roofing Systems Flooring Systems Ceiling Systems Wall Systems 52

The MCP Group

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The work includes site demolition, earthwork, termite control, site concrete, fencing, landscaping, site utilities, cast-in-place concrete, concrete floor finishes, masonry, stone, structural steel, decorative metal, heavy timber framing, architectural woodwork, waterproofing, air barriers, foamed-in-place insulation, applied fireproofing, joint sealants, (..)

Fire Protection Systems 40

Fire Protection Systems Ceiling Systems Painting/finishing HVAC Systems 40

The MCP Group

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The work includes selective demolition, site demolition, earthwork, site concrete, bike racks, landscaping & irrigation, site utilities, cast-in-place concrete, polished concrete, unit masonry, structural steel, decorative railings, architectural woodwork, damp proofing & waterproofing, insulation, foamed-in-place insulation, metal wall & (..)

Fire Protection Systems 40

Fire Protection Systems Ceiling Systems HVAC Systems Building Permits 40

Specification Product Update

MARCH 20, 2024

Mapei has introduced a series of new professional paint finishes to its Wall Protection & Decorative Coatings range. In addition to the original Dursilite paint, the series includes: Dursilite Gypsos – developed for plasterboard and modern building systems where it is necessary to disguise joints between the boards.

Painting/finishing 52

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

and designed by LMN Architects, the newly opened center welcomes artists, visitors, and patrons with a two-story lobby enclosed by a wood and glass curtain wall. The roof and ceiling plane echoes the region’s architectural vernacular and is expressive of the building program. Located on Bainbridge Island, Wash.,

Roofing Systems 93

Roofing Systems Energy Efficiency Ceiling Systems Plumbing Systems 93