Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 4, 2024

The new structure also includes two levels of below-grade parking and outdoor terraces. PERI USA was selected to be the singular supplier for formwork solutions, delivering large quantities of formwork, scaffolding, and climbing systems. The early striking with the drophead system reduces on-site material requirements.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

ICM) , was hired to do in the summer of 2019 for Reaction Engines , a privately-held technology company that’s developing thermal management systems and novel propulsion solutions for the defense and commercial high-speed flight sector, as well as for aviation, automotive, and energy sectors in the US and UK. (ICM)

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

Jody Wall Every four years, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) issues a report card that grades America’s infrastructure. In the latest edition, the nation scored a C- on the overall assessment, indicating that while overall these systems are in fair condition, they exhibit deficiencies and increasing vulnerabilities.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 27, 2023

Salas O’Brien is excited to announce that its Denver-based structural engineering team has been recognized by the Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) with the first place Design Excellence Award in Non-Building Applications for the CFS design of the Park Union Bridge in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 15, 2023

“We’re grateful to see the Pinto Creek Bridge replacement honored among projects throughout the West, but we’re even prouder of what this improvement has accomplished for those who rely on this critical route for passenger and commercial traffic,” said Greg Byres, ADOT State Engineer and Deputy Director for Transportation.

Foundation Systems 259

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 1, 2024

22 “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete Reinforced with Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Bars” is a newly developed design code for new concrete structures reinforced with GFRP bars. It addresses construction and material requirements, structural systems, members, and strength and serviceability requirements.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 9, 2023

3, 2023) Western Specialty Contractors – Minneapolis Branch is nearing completion of a project to restore a masonry wall section of the historic Wesley Church located at 101 E. Louis, MO, Aug. in downtown Minneapolis, MN. Substance Church contracted with Western in May 2023 to restore the building’s façade. Western is headquartered in St.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 26, 2023

. — Superior Construction, an American family-owned infrastructure contractor, along with WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering, environment and professional services firms, will replace the John T. The new structure will extend past the U.S. Brooks Bridge on behalf of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).

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Structural Systems Safety Regulations Building Resilience Wall Systems 279

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.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

The steps of this project include: Installing Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) improvements including count stations, closed-circuit television (CCTV), and ramp metering to nine on-ramps. Widening seven existing bridge structures between SR-14 and Parker Road. LUKE CAROTHERS is the Editor of Civil + Structural Engineer Magazine.

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CivilJungle

MARCH 24, 2021

What Is a Retaining Wall? A retaining wall is a design of a structure ; it is built when there is a desired change in ground elevation and to resist the lateral pressure of soil that exceeds the repose angle of the soil. At different levels on the two sides supporting soil laterally retaining, walls are used.

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Wall Systems Concrete Pouring Foundation Systems Structural Systems 97

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 25, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – A research project progressing from the American Iron and Steel Institute’s (AISI) Small Project/Fellowship Program has received significant funding through the National Science Foundation (NSF) to advance performance-based fire design for cold-formed steel (CFS) structures. Thomas Gernay, Ph.D.,

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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.,

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Building Materials Manufacturing Steel Fabrication Building Information Modeling (BIM) Modular Construction 246

Roads Online

MARCH 20, 2025

The first use of Geoquest Australias EcoStrap HA reinforcements at a project in Victoria, which allowed for the reuse of site won materials as backfill for mechanically stabilised earth walls. From structural retaining walls and precast concrete solutions, Geoquest Australia brings decades of expertise to civil construction.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 26, 2025

Improving building enclosure performance While energy efficiency might initially suggest well-insulated walls and efficient HVAC systems, controlling air leakage can be just as critical. Uncontrolled air movement through penetrations in the building enclosure can increase energy costs as HVAC systems work harder to condition the air.

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Building Code Compliance Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Fire Protection System Installation 64

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 1, 2023

The dam received a structural update in the 1980s when crews tied the dam into the underlying bedrock by installing 277 post-tensioned anchors. SCS provides a load-bearing structure for supporting single-sided, non-tied, or two-sided, anchored wall formwork.

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Concrete Pouring Wall Systems Structural Systems Electrical Systems 130

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.

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Energy Efficiency HVAC System Installation Sustainability HVAC Systems 246

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).

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 16, 2023

. — Simpson Strong-Tie , the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced today the successful completion of a series of seismic tests on the tallest building yet subjected to earthquake simulations. Seismic tests simulating both the 1994 magnitude 6.7 Northridge earthquake and the 1999 magnitude 7.7

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 18, 2023

. — Buildings made of mass timber – layers of wood bonded together – are gaining popularity as greener and faster alternatives to concrete and steel structures. The key feature of the building is a post-tensioned rocking wall system built from mass timber panels. National Science Foundation.

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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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Engineering Building Codes Structural Systems Flooring Systems 105

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.

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) Modular Construction Building Materials Manufacturing Flooring Systems 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 18, 2024

“The days of people holding up their phones during a concert or a game to find cell service should be a thing of the past,” said Peter Tardy, PE, Director of Telecommunications at French & Parrello Associates (FPA), a full-service engineering and consulting firm based in Wall, NJ. It’s the same with having slow service.

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Geotechnical Engineering HVAC System Installation Environmental Consulting Building Design 264

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 26, 2025

The most dangerous defects include structural issues (foundation cracks, wall collapses), water infiltration, electrical/plumbing failures and HVAC system problems, which often remain hidden for years. These defects range from minor aesthetic issues like cracked tiles to serious structural problems that compromise safety.

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Electrical Wiring Installation HVAC System Installation Fire Protection System Installation Plumbing Systems 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 7, 2023

It was thought that pulling through a new pipe wouldn’t be possible as it would hang up on the deformed inner wall of the old pipe. ASCE, co-chair, HDPE Municipal Advisory Board, and senior director of engineering for the Plastics Pipe Institute’s (PPI) Municipal & Industrial Division. “As

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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

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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.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2024

As Civil Engineers, Landscape Architects, and Planners, we are challenged to integrate conservation into site design, preserving the natural features of the land. The importance of incorporating lifestyle into design does not stop at the walls of a building. Makris also had thoughts to share on rating systems.

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Sustainability Green Building Electrical Systems Site Planning 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The attention focused on the vulnerability of critical structures highlights the importance of continually assessing the structural integrity of bridges. While most bridge inspections focus on evaluating the integrity of the support structures, it’s equally important for inspectors to assess the bridge deck.

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Inspection Environmental Impact Assessment Structural Systems Safety Regulations 264

Roads Online

APRIL 3, 2025

Precast retaining solution National Precast Master Precaster, The Geoquest Company Australia and New Zealand, a key partner in the Sydney Gateway project, played a crucial role in the project designing, supplying and installing over 50 Geoquest Mechanically Stabilised Earth (MSE) walls. Heights varied from 1.5 metres to over 8.5 metreshigh.

Concrete Pouring 59

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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.,

Foundation Systems 130

Foundation Systems Wall Systems Roofing Systems Historic Preservation 130

BDC Network

APRIL 21, 2023

The Role of Engineered Wood in Sustainable Structures 1 kcichowicz Fri, 04/21/2023 - 11:23 Sustainability in construction is becoming more important as society moves towards a more sustainable future. Learn about engineered wood’s key role as a green building solution. What Makes a Sustainable Structure?

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Sustainability Building Materials Manufacturing Engineering Renewable Energy Systems 97

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

The post The Art of Modern Staircase Manufacturing: Precision Engineering Meets Bespoke Design appeared first on UK Construction Blog. These advancements allow manufacturers to create complex designs with precision while maintaining structural integrity.

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Staircases Building Materials Manufacturing Engineering Controls Manufacturing 52

CCR Magazine

MARCH 12, 2025

Sterling Structural , a leading manufacturer of cost-effective, pre-fabricated mass timber and hybrid structural systems in North America, today announced the availability of a new Mass Timber Mock-up training kit. The kit incorporates both horizontal and vertical lap joints to highlight their role in wall assemblies.

Structural Systems 52

Structural Systems Wall Systems Roofing Systems Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. The architectural design of curtain walls must be developed alongside increasing demand for high-performing, energy-efficient solutions. Jackson, AIA Photo courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

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

Roads Online

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Material supplied by Reinforced Earth Reinforced Earth designed, manufactured and supplied 9299 metres squared of bespoke mechanically stabilised earth (MSE) TerraPlus walls for Victorias transformative West Gate Tunnel Project in Melbourne. The work included key installations at the M80 Interchange, Hyde Street Ramps and Tunnel Portals.

Wall Systems 66

Wall Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Infrastructure Development Stakeholder Engagement 66

UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 31, 2024

The post Choosing the Right Curtain Wall System for Your Project appeared first on UK Construction Blog. At Crucial Engineering we pride ourselves on being aluminium curtain walling system experts. With that in mind we’ve put together this guide to choosing the right curtain wall system for your project.

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