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Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 13, 2024
It includes a total of seven buildings erected together to create an all-in-one complex with a standing seam metal roof and insulated metal wall panels. was the metal building systems provider. was the metal building systems provider. Chief Buildings was the metal building manufacturer and provided the metal roof.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 22, 2024
Robert Sage Careers has offices in Tampa, Florida and provides executive recruiting services for the metal building systems and engineered structures industries. SWD Urethane is a supplier of spray foam insulation products for walls and roofs and is headquartered in Mesa, Arizona.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 11, 2024
Wastewater systems are not designed for this changing climate,’’ said Sri Vedachalam, Director for water equity and climate resilience at Corvias Infrastructure Solutions, LLC. They routinely walk on storage tanks, elevated surfaces, vehicles, and roofs. Roofing is even more dangerous for falls than wastewater treatment plants.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 30, 2023
LAN), a planning, engineering, and program management firm based in Houston, Texas, has recently added Structural Engineer V Dhrudat Patel, P.E., to its Facilities Business Group’s Heavy Civil/Structural Department. Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.
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Construction Specifier
APRIL 22, 2022
Freestanding canopy systems can be specified for numerous project applications, fabricated with a choice of materials, and engineered to meet a range of performance requirements. Unlike attached canopy systems that typically designate a building’s entrances, these stand-alone structures are multifunctional.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 1, 2023
The panel of experts below, representing the construction, engineering, and building systems industries, explore and explain the many benefits of this alternative construction method. P.Eng, CEO, Tamarack Grove Engineering Mikel Ochs, President-Operations,Whisper Creek Homes Michael H. Meet the Panelists: Brian Sielaff, M.S.C.E.,
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 9, 2023
The church is located adjacent to the Minneapolis Convention Center and was once connected to a recreation center via a skyway system, which has long since been removed. Substance Church acquired the historic Wesley building in 2016 as a permanent location. Substance Church contracted with Western in May 2023 to restore the building’s façade.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 10, 2024
However, these structures must also meet present-day needs, necessitating upgrades aligned with modern technology, building codes, and energy requirements. Renovations were carried out with the utmost respect for the original design and materials, ensuring that any changes blended seamlessly with the existing structure.
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
By Harshda Prasad, SE, LEED AP LPA Structural Managing Director Harshda Prasad on the benefits of working in a multidiscipline firm, and breaking down the myths of “big A, little e” and “big E, little a”. When I was working for traditional structural engineering companies, I was warned about integrated design firms.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 11, 2024
When AmplifyGR acquired the property, the main building on the site was a Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB), which was left in place and modified to fit the current needs of the space, including the construction of an addition to the PEMB structure. One of the teams working to bring the H.U.B. ‘07 The Amplify GR H.U.B. ‘07
Civil + Structural Engineer
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
I remember a house actually coming off its foundation and floating across a creek and a shed lifting off the ground and drifting down a road with a man standing on its roof. We worked round the clock, pulling people out from their flooded homes that were submerged in almost 10 feet of water. We saved him and did about 200 rescues that night.”
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Civil + Structural Engineer
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
“In the aftermath of a disaster, a building’s resilience can be understood, not just from its ability to endure a disaster with minimal structural damage, but truly be quickly repaired as needed, and put back into service,” explains Eric F. Breaking out these fundamentals into eight key areas, metal building systems check every box.
The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Department of Energy’s Home Energy Score (HES) , which assesses the energy efficiency of a home based on its structure and heating, cooling, and hot-water systems, has a greater influence on home sale prices across the country. The units also include a quick-hang bracket system, making one-person installation easier.
Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Leading schematic design and design development, HGA also served as the engineers-of-record from beginning to end, providing structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP), including lighting design, audio/visual, and telecom/security. Rain landing on the low slope roof runs down to roof drains over the mechanical rooms.
The Pro Builder
APRIL 22, 2023
Rather, it employed an off-site construction method that built all of the wall panels, floor panels, and roof trusses in a nearby factory and assembled them on site in fewer than three days. Agorus' framing package for Daybreak included premade floor systems, each panel specifically engineered for its application in the system.
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. faces a housing deficit of 3.8 million units.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 15, 2024
In this biennial competition, the world’s most impressive structural construction projects that use Tekla solutions are judged in eight categories on criteria such as Use of BIM and Collaboration, Innovative Use of Tekla Software, Constructibility, Environmental Benefits and Cool Factor.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 10, 2024
By Myles Moran, PE, Project Engineer, RMF Engineering & David Mercer, PE, Principal, RMF Engineering Our colleges and universities are aging gracefully, but with time, the need for updated infrastructure becomes evident. In fact, a recent structural assessment performed on a university campus by RMF Engineering, Inc.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 20, 2024
1 The only exception noted in the code is for a coal tar based roof system. 1 One of the cardinal rules of roof design is to provide adequate slope for drainage of storm water off the roof. 1 One of the cardinal rules of roof design is to provide adequate slope for drainage of storm water off the roof.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 4, 2023
This project ranks among the largest Thornton Tomasetti has designed for a tied back soldier pile and lagging system and is the most complex with regards to numbers and complexity of tieback installation. “We We are very proud of the part we played in being able to bring new life to such an iconic structure,” says Michael Oakland, Ph.D.,
Construction Marketing
JANUARY 24, 2024
Engineers (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical) Civil engineers focus on the design and maintenance of infrastructure. Structural engineers design and analyze structures for stability and safety. Electricians Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in buildings and construction sites.
Construction Daily News
MAY 27, 2024
This is especially true in commercial construction, where water damage can compromise the longevity, safety, and energy efficiency of the entire structure. With this in mind, keep reading as we explore the importance of protecting commercial structures with robust water-resistive systems.
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 18, 2024
One of the most compelling things about working at SGH is the commitment to continuing education and in-house knowledge sharing among the building enclosure and structural industry experts across our offices,” said Colleen. “I
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Additions are commonly made to the side of a building, which simplifies the structure and creates one plane where the new interfaces with the existing. A significant number of MEP systems, some active and some abandoned, needed to be demolished and moved out of the footprint of the tower just under the second floor roof.
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Construction Specifier
JANUARY 31, 2022
When installing a new or replacement low-slope roof, the right components can dramatically improve the system’s performance and longevity. One key strategy for reducing the built environment’s impact on climate change is through the construction of more energy-efficient building envelope systems. by Marcin Pazera, PhD.
Civiconcepts
MARCH 4, 2021
The seismic force-resisting system in structural engineering is designed to resist lateral forces like earthquake shocks, and wind loads are called shear walls. Shear Walls are integrated structurally with roofs and floors, also called diaphragms.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
The developer is Hudson Square Properties who tapped consulting engineers JB&B and sustainable design firm COOKFOX to develop and implement practices shared from the Nordic market by Swedish firm urbs. Unique in its design, the structure at 555 Greenwich was designed to fit seamlessly with neighboring 345 Hudson.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 20, 2024
1 The only exception noted in the code is for a coal tar based roof system. 1 One of the cardinal rules of roof design is to provide adequate slope for drainage of storm water off the roof. 1 One of the cardinal rules of roof design is to provide adequate slope for drainage of storm water off the roof.
Construction Marketing
MARCH 30, 2023
As an industry, engineering is always about adaptability. Engineering in harsh environments poses a distinct set of challenges that call for innovative and robust design solutions. Material Selection Selecting the appropriate materials is essential for designing structures in harsh environments.
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Construction Marketing
JANUARY 17, 2023
If you have a commercial building, consider installing a solar power system. You may install them on your building’s roof or the roof of a carport if there isn’t any adjacent clear, open ground. Examine The Roofing System. For instance, installing solar panels on a flat roof is relatively easy.
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Rigid-Frame Design A turning point for fabric buildings came 13 years ago when Legacy Building Solutions first introduced fabric structures that featured a structural steel I-beam frame. Prior to this, tension fabric structures had typically relied upon hollow-tube, web truss framing systems.
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 9, 2023
WALTHAM, MA – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) will host a four-part webinar series in October describing the impacts of embodied carbon on building projects and exploring how the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry has responded to calls for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
GCP Applied Technologies
APRIL 25, 2018
As building technologies evolve into more complex systems and assemblies, don't feel like you have to specify alone. GCP’s Design Advantage collaborates with the project team to specify the appropriate products and systems for any construction project. April 25, 2018. learn more >. MGM City Center, Las Vegas, US. learn more >.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 6, 2024
Global leader in sustainable design and engineering Stantec provided programming, master planning, architecture, and interior design for the 31,500-square-foot, three-structure facility comprised of an operations, maintenance, and vehicle wash buildings for about 80 transit vehicles. This is a spectacular design.
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GCP Applied Technologies
MARCH 16, 2018
Top questions to ask when designing a green roof. We all know the economic and environmental benefits of green roofs , but how do you ensure that your client’s vision of a green roof is realized? Today we had the pleasure of talking with Nick Smith of green roof system specialist Zinco International.
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.
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. Design-assist is a popular procurement method for curtain wall systems in today’s commercial market, intended to help resolve these challenges, particularly for custom curtain walls with unique performance requirements and/or unique material configurations.
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Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
The tower’s structure includes 10 different bay configurations within an isosceles triangle on the floor plan, each consisting of 4.27 To address structural challenges, a seismic system with flexible joints was developed in collaboration with Heintges, ensuring the building’s resilience. m (14 ft) wide, and 1.83 Caulkins Inc.,
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Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 22, 2023
DENVER, CO – Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is pleased to welcome Alex Kosis back to the firm as an Associate Principal, bolstering our expertise in building enclosure engineering consulting and sustainable building practices. He received master’s and bachelor’s degrees in architectural engineering from Pennsylvania State University. “We
GCP Applied Technologies
FEBRUARY 12, 2018
Best practices for waterproofing buried roofs. What are buried roofs? Typically part of an under-garden structure or landscaped area, a buried roof is either part of a basement that extends beyond the line of the main elevations, or an elevated deck accessible by people or traffic. Challenges of buried roof waterproofing.
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.
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Strong Tie
MAY 7, 2024
Modern design and construction practices use structural connectors to form a continuous load path. This construction method uses connectors and structural screws to create solid connections reinforcing a structure against wind, seismic, and other load forces all the way from the roof down to the foundation.
BDC Network
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Roofing contractor installs TPO system on 228-unit multifamily housing project in Worcester, Mass. Roofing project for 228-unit multifamily housing in Worcester, Mass. rcassidy Fri, 10/27/2023 - 10:02 GAF Roofing project completed on time, despite New England winter weather conditions. Based in Westport, Mass.,
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.
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