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Oregon architect’s HQ: Northwest’s first ‘all-wood’ mass timber project

Construction Specifier

The building represents a structure made almost entirely of wood with all-electric, refrigerant-free, hydronic heating, and cooling systems. The building also incorporates all-electric, refrigerant-free, hydronic heating and cooling systems. Photos courtesy Lara Swimmer. The architect claims it to be Oregon’s first all-wood project.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. Existing Thermal and Moisture Protection Information. 01 73 19 Installation.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. Existing Thermal and Moisture Protection Information. 01 73 19 Installation.

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Unveiling the Versatility of Metal Buildings and Garages

CCR Magazine

A metal building is a structure made mainly from steel or aluminum parts. Metal Barns – Used on farms for protecting animals, hay, and equipment. Fast Construction – Pre-fabricated parts allow for quick on-site assembly compared to traditional techniques. Steel reinforcing is often used. Energy conserving too.

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$80.5M Queens Borough Hall Garage: NYC’s First Design-Build

CCR Magazine

Other project team members included environmental, geotechnical and civil engineer Matrix New World Engineering; mechanical and electrical engineer Jaros, Baum & Bolles/Lightbox Studios; and plumbing, fire protection and fire alarm engineer JFK&M Consulting Group. Iheanacho, LEED AP.

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Construction Abbreviations – A Decent List

Building Information Management

AISC: American Institute of Steel Construction. CDS: Cold Drawn Steel. CP: Cathodic Protection, Clothes Pole, Cesspool. CRS: Course, Cold Rolled Steel. CS: Countersink, Cast Steel, Cast Stone, Commercial Standard. CTSC: Communications Systems Terminal Cabinet. EIFS: Exterior Insulation and Finish System.