The Pro Builder

MAY 29, 2024

The first of its kind in the world, the LoMa home utilizes technology that makes it the first International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES)-approved home to use load-bearing 3D-printed walls. “We The NEXCON Printer is a modular printing system that, upon set up, can print the walls of a 40-foot by 40-foot home in under 30 hours.

Building Code Compliance 261

Building Code Compliance Building Codes Wall Systems Structural Systems 261

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 10, 2024

In fact, the storm drain system is about 100 years old. Minneapolis development combined with increased rainfall brings more water into the system, which heightens the pressure on the tunnel. That custom drum was one Curb Roller Manufacturing engineered for a large stormwater job. Michael, Minnesota, won the bid for the job.

Concrete Pouring 130

Concrete Pouring Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Flooring Systems Controls Manufacturing 130

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Concrete Wall Panels Help Build Noncombustible Homes qpurcell Wed, 02/21/2024 - 11:24 As California’s wildfires rage and major home insurers pull out of the state , the rising risk of home fires isn’t being helped by conventional construction, says Scott Long. If you can pour a driveway, you can pour one of these wall panels,” Long says.

Concrete Pouring 289

Concrete Pouring Wall Systems Building Resilience Building Materials Manufacturing 289

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 101

Concrete Pouring Wall Systems Ramps Infrastructure Development 101

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.

Renewable Energy Systems 261

Renewable Energy Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Building Codes Roofing Systems 261

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 4, 2024

PERI USA was selected to be the singular supplier for formwork solutions, delivering large quantities of formwork, scaffolding, and climbing systems. High Efficiency, Fast-Paced PERI Maximo Wall Formwork was selected for the core starter walls for the first two concrete pours.

Concrete Pouring 264

Concrete Pouring Wall Systems Flooring Systems Building Optimization 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

BILCO has manufactured the door in response to customer demand for a product that can withstand a wall of water up to 30 feet. Eight subway tunnels were submerged in the wake of the storm, and the nation’s busiest subway system sustained the worst damage in its 123-year history.

Flooring Systems 260

Flooring Systems Wall Systems Warranty Lifts 260

Roads Online

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

This technique has been widely used in the construction of retaining walls, bridge abutments and embankments. The use of locally sourced materials and advanced design techniques means these systems require minimal maintenance over their lifespan, contributing to long-term sustainability.

Infrastructure Development 105

Infrastructure Development Geotechnical Engineering Wall Systems Building Materials Manufacturing 105

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

Foundation Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems Structural Systems 259

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.

Structural Systems 246

Structural Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Building Design Wall Systems 246

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.

Historic Preservation 244

Historic Preservation Specialty Contracting Masonry Wall Systems 244

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 1, 2023

WI, FL, GA, NC), Presto Geosystems Director Civil engineers are responsible for designing resilient urban infrastructure that can withstand the impact of natural disasters, extreme weather events, and changing climate patterns. inches, with larger roots interacting with the cell wall perforations. By Michael Dickey, P.E. (WI,

Wall Systems 246

Wall Systems Risk Management Change Management Sustainability 246

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. Building retaining walls, sound walls, and a new concrete median barrier and guardrails. Reconstructing the Weldon Canyon overcrossing.

Project Management Consulting 244

Project Management Consulting Wall Systems Public Works Structural Systems 244

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 1, 2024

It addresses construction and material requirements, structural systems, members, and strength and serviceability requirements. This is a great opportunity for engineers, owners, contractors, consultants, students, and manufacturers to get familiar with the technical and engineering aspects of ACI CODE-440.11

Building Codes 223

Building Codes Building Materials Manufacturing Structural Systems Building Materials 223

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). BROOKFIELD, Wis.

Engineering 130

Engineering Structural Systems Ceiling Systems Foundation 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. 15 asphalt felt.

Energy Efficiency 246

Energy Efficiency HVAC System Installation Sustainability HVAC Systems 246

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.

Engineering 105

Engineering Building Codes Structural Systems Flooring Systems 105

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.,

Building Materials Manufacturing 246

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

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. and therefore less waste. Ready to learn more?

Sustainability 97

Sustainability Building Materials Manufacturing Engineering Renewable Energy Systems 97

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. Brooks Bridge on behalf of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).

Structural Systems 279

Structural Systems Safety Regulations Building Resilience Wall Systems 279

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

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. thick wall that is 7.3-m

Steel Fabrication 95

Steel Fabrication Engineering Wall Systems Building Design 95

The Pro Builder

JANUARY 29, 2024

In a lot of the ecosystem, everyone has over-engineered a solution, so it’s not truly less expensive” than traditional home construction, Gampel says. Photo courtesy Cuby Technologies Cuby’s mobile micro factory is an inflatable dome of about 30,000 to 40,000 square feet that contains the entire home-construction production system.

Modular Construction 264

Modular Construction Building Materials Manufacturing HVAC Systems Plumbing Systems 264

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.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 246

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

Construction Specifier

MARCH 17, 2025

This weeks quiz is from Curtain wall design-assist: Navigating the process for success by John A. This quiz explores key concepts in curtain wall design and procurement, including the role of design-assist in optimizing constructability, cost control, and project efficiency. Installing the curtain wall system on-site 3.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Building Code Compliance Cost Control Energy Efficiency 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 1, 2023

MC Industrial, the contractor, is using approximately 280 lineal feet of PERI’s SCS single-sided climbing system in combination with VARIO GT24 Girder Wall Formwork to place the new concrete, which is one-sided mass concrete with a wall thicknesses of up to 14 feet.

Concrete Pouring 130

Concrete Pouring Wall Systems Structural Systems Electrical Systems 130

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. Precision Engineering and Quality Control Modern manufacturing techniques have dramatically improved precision and consistency in bespoke staircase production.

Staircases 52

Staircases Building Materials Manufacturing Engineering Controls Manufacturing 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 25, 2023

Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Systems Engineering at Johns Hopkins University (JHU), was named a recipient of the NSF’s Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award for nearly $580,000 over five years. Thomas Gernay, Ph.D., F.ASCE, managing director of AISI’s Construction Technical Program.

Fire Protection Systems 242

Fire Protection Systems Structural Systems Building Design Project Management Consulting 242

BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

APA – THE ENGINEERED WOOD ASSOCIATION Multifamily Housing Engineered wood’s combination of benefits—from beauty and versatility to sustainability and strength—has made it a popular material for commercial projects such as mixed-use buildings, low-rise office structures and even eight-story mass-timber high rises.

Building Design 97

Building Design Engineering Wall Systems Building Code Compliance 97

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 18, 2023

The key feature of the building is a post-tensioned rocking wall system built from mass timber panels. Under lateral forces, the wood panels rock up off the base, and the post-tensioning rods re-center the system after the earthquake passes. National Science Foundation.

Building Resilience 130

Building Resilience Wall Systems Structural Systems Foundation Systems 130

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.

Wall Systems 104

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

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

Building Resilience 130

Building Resilience Structural Systems Building Performance Measurement Wall Systems 130

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.

Sustainability 264

Sustainability Green Building Electrical Systems Site Planning 264

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 Its 65 ft (20 m) deep perimeter foundation wall system presented many challenges. vice president, Thornton Tomasetti.

Foundation Systems 130

Foundation Systems Wall Systems Roofing Systems Historic Preservation 130

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.

Controls Manufacturing 66

Controls Manufacturing Building Materials Manufacturing Wall Systems Quality Control 66

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.

Building Code Compliance 64

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

New Civil Engineer

MAY 15, 2024

A prototype Automated Tunnel Robotic Installation System (Atris) has been developed to autonomously select brackets, locate where they need to be mounted along a tunnel wall, and install them.

Wall Systems 116

Wall Systems Engineering 116