Fire Protection Systems Presentation Structural Systems 
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 14, 2023
The project, which involved designing, manufacturing and installing 20 self-closing fire doors in the cross passages at Bank Station, presented a number of logistical challenges. “As We have had to be responsive to the demands of this installation – it has been very much a bespoke solution,” said Dr Norris.
Civil + Structural Engineer
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Kerwin is a lifelong Union Beach resident and has been a firefighter with the Union Beach Gardens Fire Department for decades. This extends to his other job, as a maintenance worker for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. To help protect the community, the Army Corps is increasing the size of the beach.
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Construction Specifier
MAY 11, 2023
Sagan, PE, F.ASCE Fire protection of metal buildings is a top-of-mind topic for many designers and specifiers. Fire safety codes and how to meet their requirements in metal buildings make up a large percentage of these inquiries. Another example of this would be an office space which includes a daycare and a cafeteria.
BD+C
MARCH 31, 2023
Voice of the Brand When hurricanes, tornados, extreme temperatures, snow and ice, or salty ocean air have the potential to impact a structure, it is critical to design a building envelope system that will protect the occupants from the elements and deliver a comfortable environment.
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Kennesha describes the problem with landfills as stemming from waste buried underground where there is no oxygen present. Inefficient gas collection systems allow gasses to accumulate and remain trapped inside landfills, which can cause internal temperatures to rise. As they do, fires and explosions are more likely to happen.
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.
Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 29, 2021
In the 20 th century, wall assemblies discretized into multi-layered systems with each playing a distinct role. Over time, designers developed various wall configurations to provide thermal mass and weather protection suitable to particular building and climate parameters. FPIS system utilizing foil-faced polyisocyanurate insulation.
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