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.

Structural Systems 98

Structural Systems Steel Fabrication Wall Systems Painting/finishing 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

By Shannon Humbert, Legacy Building Solutions Rigid-frame fabric buildings offer a permanent solution for athletic facilities. For many entities, both public and private, the need for an athletics and recreation facility comes down to two options: A permanent brick and mortar building, or a lower-cost fabric bubble.

Steel Fabrication 130

Steel Fabrication HVAC System Installation Structural Systems Fire Protection System Installation 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 12, 2023

The Steel Conference is the premier annual event for designers, fabricators, erectors, and construction professionals involved in the design and construction of steel buildings and bridges.

Building Resilience 130

Building Resilience Steel Fabrication Structural Systems Building Design 130

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.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 201

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Structural Systems Steel Fabrication Building Codes 201

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Representing the emissions generated throughout the full life cycle of a material–including its sourcing, fabrication, installation, maintenance, and end-of-life phases–embodied carbon is a key factor to consider when trying to reduce the industry’s carbon footprint.

Steel Fabrication 147

Steel Fabrication Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Structural Systems 147

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Fabric building companies offer several services to help ensure successful facility projects. By Eric Donnay, Legacy Building Solutions Decades ago, acquiring a tension fabric structure didn’t require much of a process. In some corners of the fabric structure industry, this type of situation still occurs.

Steel Fabrication 130

Steel Fabrication Controls Manufacturing Structural Systems Building Design 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 15, 2023

Purdue engineers are taking building possibilities to new heights with the university’s role in the research and development of an innovative high-rise construction process. Klemencic is a Distinguished Alumni honoree who earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Purdue in 1985. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. and Terry L.

Steel Fabrication 130

Steel Fabrication Concrete Pouring Structural Systems Wall Systems 130

Construction Specifier

JUNE 20, 2023

The facade of Mayo West Tower in Phoenix, Arizona, for which the cold-formed steel (CFS) fabricator, Digital Building Components, has won an engineering honor. The structure of the building consists of concrete over metal deck with steel moment frames and prefinished exterior CFS non-load bearing wall panels.

Steel Fabrication 95

Steel Fabrication Engineering Wall Systems Building Design 95

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The season of celebration and joyous reunion will soon be upon us, and Civil+Structural Engineer Magazine is proud to kickstart the season of celebration by announcing our 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement.

Engineering 130

Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Environmental Consulting 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Awareness has also increased among engineers and contractors about the ways FRP’s unique attributes can contribute to a project.” The firm partners with leading FRP suppliers like Creative Composites Group (CCG) to offer cost-effective solutions to engineers, contractors, and asset owners.

Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Building Materials Manufacturing Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Steel Fabrication Building Materials 130

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.

Building Materials 130

Building Materials Steel Fabrication Structural Systems Roofing Systems 130

BD+C

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Engineered as an alternative to traditional building core construction methods, such as cast-in-place concrete, precast concrete, and masonry, this patented, steel-and-concrete hybrid system can simplify and accelerate the construction of reinforced concrete stair and elevator core structures.

Steel Fabrication 83

Steel Fabrication Structural Systems Masonry Collaboration 83

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 26, 2024

New York, NY – Decades before OSHA or the implementation of stringent safety regulations, a daring group of workers perched over the bustling streets of Manhattan on a steel beam during the construction of the 66-story, 850-foot-tall Rockefeller Center. ”

Safety Regulations 130

Safety Regulations Steel Fabrication Electrical Systems Structural Systems 130

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 panels, made from 1.5-mm Josef Gartner GmbH, a division of Permasteelisa North America Corp.,

Energy Efficiency 105

Energy Efficiency Steel Fabrication Flooring Systems Wall Systems 105

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. Technological advancements in curtain wall design tools, materials, prototyping, and fabrication techniques offer new avenues for achieving these lofty design and performance goals. Jackson, AIA Photo courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

Wall Systems 104

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Project Management Consulting Steel Fabrication 104

Strong Tie

APRIL 11, 2023

Simpson Strong-Tie has added yet another design innovation to a growing suite of products and solutions for structural steel construction. The YLBC connects brace frames in structural steel buildings. Introducing the Yield-Link ® brace connection (YLBC).

Steel Fabrication 98

Steel Fabrication Building Products Distribution Building Resilience Structural Systems 98

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.

Flooring Systems 130

Flooring Systems Building Code Compliance Structural Systems Roofing Systems 130

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Paschen, Cattan had two stints with the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), most recently as vice-president, responsible for certification. He also has a master of science degree in civil engineering (structural) from IIT. He also has a master of science degree in civil engineering (structural) from IIT. “We

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 104

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Quality Control Steel Fabrication Structural Systems 104

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

JULY 27, 2023

Leading marine construction contractor, Red7Marine, has recently completed the installation of three nearshore artificial nesting structures along the East Coast of England on behalf of Ørsted, the global leader in offshore wind. This nearshore artificial nesting structure project is the first of its kind.

Structural Systems 130

Structural Systems Renewable Energy Systems Steel Fabrication Project Management 130

CivilJungle

JANUARY 6, 2021

The Steel industry is growing rapidly all over the world. Steel is widely used Building material in the construction industry. Nowadays steel structures getting more popularity because of its economy and faster construction. The owner of the example of steel structure is PEB building. Primary Frame.

Steel Fabrication 52

Steel Fabrication Engineering Building Materials Manufacturing Roofing Systems 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

This massive capital construction project was undertaken to provide high-capacity transit service between the Dulles corridor and Downtown Washington DC and expand the reach of the existing regional rail system. To meet the unique requirements of the project, GKD metal fabrics were used.

HVAC System Installation 130

HVAC System Installation Steel Fabrication HVAC Systems Material Storage 130

GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

The STRUX® calculator recommends correct dosage rates, for STRUX® 90/40 macro synthetic fibers , as a steel welded wire mesh (WWM) replacement in concrete installations. There's no risk from corrosion, and none of the risk or jobsite obstruction inherent with the use of welded wire or mild steel reinforcement. Engineered Slab Systems.

Heavy Lifting Transportation 78

Heavy Lifting Transportation Steel Fabrication Building Products Distribution Structural Systems 78

Construction Specifier

JUNE 20, 2023

The building represents a structure made almost entirely of wood with all-electric, refrigerant-free, hydronic heating, and cooling systems. The Mississippi building, serving as Waechter Architecture’s headquarters in Portland, Oregon, features the use of mass timber in almost every aspect of the structure.

Fire Protection System Installation 98

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Flooring Systems Electrical Systems 98

CivilJungle

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Ferrocement is a homogeneous structure which has more Tensile strength and compressive strength as compared to Reinforced cement concrete. Ferrocement is an innovative construction material which is readily available because of Its easy construction method it is suitable for construction of various structures. Plaster to the Structure.

Steel Fabrication 98

Steel Fabrication Structural Systems Waterproofing Systems Curing 98

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Civil engineering has always been at the forefront of human progress, providing the backbone for the world’s infrastructure and urban development. Over the years, technological advancements and innovative practices have transformed how civil engineers approach construction, sustainability, and design challenges.

Engineering 52

Engineering Building Resilience Structural Systems Modular Construction 52

Whirlwind Steel

AUGUST 2, 2022

August 2, 2022 by Whirlwind Team DO YOU NEED AN ENGINEER TO BUILD YOUR STEEL BUILDING? Do you need an engineer to build your steel building? A small garden shed or simple steel warehouse, probably not. Anything more complex, yes, an engineer should be involved at several levels of the project.

Engineering 52

Engineering Building Code Compliance Steel Fabrication Building Materials Manufacturing 52

BDC Network

MARCH 11, 2024

Stephen Blumenbaum, PE, SE, Walter P Moore Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Facility Managers Architects Building Owners AEC Tech BIM and Information Technology Building Tech Structural Materials Steel Buildings Today’s fast-paced world of design and construction is fractured.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 59

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Steel Fabrication Schedule Management Risk Management 59

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 30, 2024

By Dale Payne Photos ©Moris Moreno Photography/courtesy GKD Metal Fabrics Pandemic-level illness, a nationwide mental health crisis, and healthcare worker burnout are fueling a reimagined future for America’s healthcare infrastructure. Why metal fabric? percent annually this year and next.

Steel Fabrication 59

Steel Fabrication Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Fire Protection System Installation 59

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2024

the worlds leading specialty contractor for custom tensile membrane structures for over 65 years, has unveiled a new PTFE tensile membrane amphitheater structure at Doral Central Park in Doral, Fla. The structure features a cutting-edge 10,600 sq. Birdair, Inc., Bliss & Nyitray, Inc., About Birdair Birdair, Inc.,

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Steel Fabrication Structural Systems Fire Protection Systems 52

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

However, the intricate planning and execution of duct systems requires in-depth mechanical engineering knowledge and adherence to strict HVAC codes and standards. What Does a Proper Metal Duct System Look Like? What Does a Proper Metal Duct System Look Like? Humidity control may also be integrated.

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation HVAC Systems Steel Fabrication Quality Control 52

BIM & Beam

JANUARY 2, 2018

The visual programming interface of Dynamo for Revit is enabling structural engineers with the tools to build structural models with minimal energy and make their own structural design tools. Within Dynamo structural engineers can automate processes in Revit, and build complex and logic structures with minimal energy.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 0

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Automation Structural Systems Building Optimization 0

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

At the turn of the century, the company pioneered the use of steel-reinforced concrete to create safer, stronger, and more efficient buildings. Turner Construction Company’s self-perform concrete team brought this complex project to life with a powerhouse of trade partners, technology, and innovative digital fabrication techniques.

Concrete Pouring 100

Concrete Pouring Project Management Consulting Surveying Site Planning 100

BIM & Beam

AUGUST 1, 2018

This is the third blog post in a series that discusses the advantages of working on concrete projects in a BIM process for structural engineers. Segmentation is dictated by engineering, architectural, or fabrication requirements, and its reinforcement is determined by the structural engineer.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 75

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Structural Systems Building Codes Steel Fabrication 75

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

A sustainable shade system installation created by Rice Architecture ’s Juan José Castellón has been selected one of the three finalists for the 2024 Forge Prize by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC). This news release can be found online at news.rice.edu.

Steel Fabrication 52

Steel Fabrication Architecture Structural Systems Modular Construction 52

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Tubelite, a brand of Apogee Enterprises’ Architectural Framing Systems business, offers improved, energy-efficient, thermally broken, aluminum-framed curtainwall systems to reduce fabrication and installation labor. Glass is positioned to the system exterior enhancing resistance to rainwater.

Steel Fabrication 52

Steel Fabrication Building Products Distribution Structural Systems Painting/finishing 52

Revit OpEd

APRIL 14, 2016

Autodesk Raytracer is now used for all rendering functions so the option to select a rendering engine has been removed. When you upgrade a model, the rendering settings that were specified for the NVIDIA mental ray engine are mapped as closely to the appropriate settings for the new engine as possible. has finally been tackled.

Steel Fabrication 75

Steel Fabrication Schedule Management Piping Installation Wall Systems 75