Remove Fire Protection System Installation Remove Historic Preservation Remove Structural Systems
article thumbnail

TAT Revitalizes Derelict Office Building in Springfield, Mass.

CCR Magazine

Once a premier office building and later serving as a major regional hotel and theater, the historic structure sat vacant and derelict for three decades at a prominent location in downtown Springfield. s Court Square neighborhood and setting the stage for the city’s long-term economic growth.

article thumbnail

The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

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. The four-lane divided highway also features a protected bike lane, shielded from traffic with a concrete wall barrier.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Timber Cladding Options for Exterior Spaces

UK Construction Blog

In this article, we’ll explore the top choices, benefits, and installation tips for timber cladding. Correct installation techniques and the use of protective coatings are crucial to enhancing the longevity and performance of timber cladding, ensuring it remains an eco-friendly and visually appealing choice.

article thumbnail

3 Critical Questions to Ask Before Starting an Adaptive Reuse Commercial Construction Project

Commercial Construction Blog

One of the first questions in any adaptive reuse project is what modifications need to be made to the existing floor plan and structure so the space works for its new purpose. What modifications or updates need to be made to building systems? This is especially true for things like fire suppression sprinkler systems.

article thumbnail

SAMI: The choice for resilient pavement

Roads Online

Shocks are sudden disasters like storms, floods, earthquakes, and fires that cause immediate damage. Stresses are long-term issues, like ageing infrastructure or rising sea levels, that gradually weaken systems over time. Here optimal subdrainage design, installation, and maintenance are imperative.

article thumbnail

40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

He has been integral to projects that vary in scope and complexity—from small, historic structures to massive healthcare campuses.”. In addition to monitoring and simulation, the system enables decentralized communication and data management that allows facility lifecycle change management. Manager, Global Design Tech, Amazon.

article thumbnail

Federal Real Property Regulations (FAR / FMR)

Building Information Management

d) Make recommendations for improving the effectiveness of protection in Federal facilities. Emergency” includes bombings and bomb threats, civil disturbances, fires, explosions, electrical failures, loss of water pressure, chemical and gas leaks, medical emergencies, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes. DEFINITIONS.