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PASSIVE HOUSE DESIGN OF HIGH-RISE, MIXED-INCOME HOUSING RELIES ON STRUCTURAL THERMAL BREAKS

Civil + Structural Engineer

425 Grand Concourse’s southern exposure required installing sunshades on 13 floors to save energy. They are isolated from the interior slabs supporting them by structural thermal breaks. Concrete-to-steel thermal breaks connect to the interior slab and isolate the steel clips that attach the rainscreen to the façade.

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Type A and Type C Waterproofing

Specification Product Update

Delta Registered Installers, Structureseal Services Limited, were appointed to provide a guaranteed, cost-effective scheme that would comply with BS 8102:2022 (Protection of below ground structures against water ingress. Phase 2 – to install a secondary waterproofing system, such as the Delta Type C, Cavity Drainage System.

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Hilton’s SE hotel showcases Linetec finishes on Tubelite windows.

CCR Magazine

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.

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What Is Cast-In-Situ Concrete | Cast in Place Concrete Advantages and Disadvantages | Concrete Casting Techniques

CivilJungle

What Is Cast-In-Situ Concrete? Cast-in-situ concrete is prepared, placed, and finished on the construction site. Another name of cast-in-situ concrete is poured-in-place concrete. Generally, concrete slabs, concrete foundations , beam, column, wall, roof, etc., What Is Cast in Place Concrete?

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Transforming Your Basement with Bench Footing

UK Construction Blog

However, traditional basement finishing methods often need to pay more attention to a critical first step – installing proper structural support. Bench footing refers to a continuous concrete footing installed around the perimeter of a basement. It provides a sturdy foundation for framing basement walls and finishing the space.

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Reinforced Concrete: Strength and Durability for Modern Construction

UK Construction Blog

The post Reinforced Concrete: Strength and Durability for Modern Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Reinforced concrete is a widely used construction material that combines the strengths of two components: concrete and steel reinforcement. In 1854, William B.

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Everything You Need to Know About Building Your Own Home

CCR Magazine

Consider factors such as size, style, layout, number of rooms, and special features like outdoor spaces, basements, or energy-saving systems. In addition to your contractor, you may need to work with an architect, an engineer, and subcontractors specializing in plumbing, electrical work, and HVAC systems.