Swinerton breaks ground on Texas mass timber office
Construction Dive
OCTOBER 9, 2024
The Austin building, which will be occupied by the contractor, features a different mechanical system on each floor.
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Light at the End of the Tunnel
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. Despite the recent growth, some of the citys underground infrastructure is not so new. Michael, Minnesota, won the bid for the job.
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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 13, 2025
From floors failing before substantial completion to skyrocketing change orders for never-ending densifier applications to the billions lost through delayed schedules, legal disputes, and contingency hemorrhaging, enough is enough. There are countless floor finishes ( e.g. grind and seals, burnished polish concrete, etc.)
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Somero Donates S-485 Laser Screed® for 2025 CIM Auction
CCR Magazine
JANUARY 8, 2025
The S-485 provides unmatched performance, productivity and Golden Trowel Award winning quality, over chaired rebar or mesh, double mat rebar, ice rinks, freezer slabs and over in-floor heat tubes. It is essential. If you have a job that needs high numbers but cant get an S-22E in there, you must use a small screed.
Maine GC spotlights new prefab facility
Construction Dive
JULY 1, 2024
Wright-Ryan’s Portland factory provides a controlled environment for millwork, wall and floor systems and employee training.
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Ware Malcomb Announces Construction is Complete on Chino Valley Unified School District Administration HQ
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 4, 2024
The building’s ground floor design incorporates public-facing uses, including a secure lobby, a board meeting room with dais seating, training rooms, conference rooms, an IT and server room, a coffee bar and break rooms. General contracting services for the project were provided by Xebec Building Company.
SIGNIFICANT UPDATE TO POST-TENSIONED SLAB-ON-GROUND DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
Civil + Structural Engineer
JANUARY 25, 2024
Post-tensioned slab-on-ground floors—requires that post-tensioned concrete slab-on-ground floors, on expansive or stable soils, be designed in accordance with PTI DC10.5. Additional benefits include: Higher quality post-tensioning (PT) system materials manufactured by certified plants. The newly added Section R506.2—Post-tensioned
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BILCO Unveils New Flood-Tight Access Door to Withstand 30-foot Head of Water
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
NEW HAVEN, CT – The BILCO Company has introduced a new flood-tight floor access door that can withstand a 30-foot head of water from the topside, adding another component to its line of specialty access products for commercial applications. billion in damages related to Superstorm Sandy.
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Seattle airport reaches significant construction milestone
Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 23, 2024
The upper floors will include expanded dining and retail options, additional seating, and a 120.7-m While it initially aimed for LEED Silver certification, the project is on track to attain LEED Gold, showcasing its innovative use of energy-efficient systems and sustainable features. It is scheduled for substantial completion in 2026.
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Toll Brothers Opens Tomlinson Pointe Community in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 19, 2024
Tomlinson Pointe will feature two collections of Toll Brothers single-family home designs, some offering primary bedrooms on the first floor. With the Carlow Collection, home buyers can choose from dynamic floor plans ranging from 2,639 to 2,967+ square feet and 2-car garages.
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Renovated historic site gets structural and mechanical overhaul
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Renovation work included significant reinforcement of the original structure, restoration of historic interior trim, and upgrading modern mechanical and fire safety systems through original masonry walls. The building’s walls and roof were upgraded with high-performing insulation and advanced energy recovery ventilator (ERV) HVAC systems.
Stantec to acquire Page, a US-based full-service design, architecture, and engineering firm
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 9, 2025
Jellison Outpatient Cancer Pavilion and the seven-story, 200,000-square-foot Outpatient Cancer Center Institute for Sarasota Memorial Health Care System in Sarasota, Florida. Stantec and Page have a shared history of providing design excellence as evident in their collaboration on the six-story, 150,000-square-foot Brian D.
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Efficient Heating & Cooling for Your Business with Mini Splits
Wolgast Corporation
MARCH 31, 2025
When it comes to heating and cooling in small commercial building additions, remodels, or IT/server rooms, traditional central HVAC systems often fall short. Thats where mini split heating and cooling systems offer a smart, flexible solution. Units can be mounted to a wall, sat on the floor like a radiator, or recessed in the ceiling.
PERI Delivers Formwork & Scaffolding Solutions for Boston’s Seaport Square
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 4, 2024
The 525,000-square foot, 17-story building features two floors of restaurant and retail space and 15 stories of office space, occupied by Amazon’s Boston Tech Hub. PERI USA was selected to be the singular supplier for formwork solutions, delivering large quantities of formwork, scaffolding, and climbing systems.
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Affordable Housing Community Utilizes Universal Design
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 23, 2023
TAT is designing the fully accessible units to allow for overhead pulley systems—for residents who require mechanical assistance getting between the bed and the bathroom. The all-electric building will use highly efficient variable refrigerant flow (VRF) heating and cooling systems, with a central heat pump providing hot water for the units.
MBCEA Announces 2024 Building of the Year Winners
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 13, 2024
was the metal building systems provider. was the metal building systems provider. American Buildings, a Nucor Brand located in Terrill, TX, was the metal building system manufacturer. Commercial – Award of Merit : Floors & Doors 2.0 Nucor Building Systems manufactured the metal building system.
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A System that Takes Developers and Builders from Design to Completion
The Pro Builder
MARCH 8, 2024
A System that Takes Developers and Builders from Design to Completion qpurcell Fri, 03/08/2024 - 11:41 When the team behind the design-build company Shibusa Systems researched the causes of the U.S. Reynolds, cofounder, president, and CEO, Shibusa Systems. The upshot? Fewer people can build many more homes per year.”
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Vibration isolation for Norfolk House development
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
These facades are nearly identical to the original, but with slightly adjusted floor heights that are better suited to office use. The solution was a concrete floating floor. Without a floating floor, vibration from the tube would pass into the building’s structure and be heard as reradiated noise.
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First phase of Coffs Harbour Bypass tunnel complete
Roads Online
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Workers will now start excavating the tunnel floor, carry out the permanent tunnel lining works, install drainage, build the pavement, and complete the fit-out of the mechanical, electrical, fire, safety and intelligent transport systems.
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Plantd Finds First Farmer for Perennial Grass
The Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Their first test case is structural panels, but they hope to perfect it before expanding into other product categories like sub-flooring and two-by-fours after. Plantd’s factory will be automated, 100% electric, and multi-product capable.
Professional Epoxy Flooring in Manchester: Durable Solutions for Every Space
UK Construction Blog
APRIL 2, 2025
The post Professional Epoxy Flooring in Manchester: Durable Solutions for Every Space appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Regular maintenance through daily sweeping, pH-neutral cleaning, and immediate spill removal extends the life of epoxy floors, with reapplication of maintenance coats recommended every 3-5 years depending on usage.
ADOT’s US 60 Pinto Creek Bridge replacement wins regional honor
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 15, 2023
Among other innovative approaches used: ADOT used a bid-alternative method for design, which allowed the contractor to determine economical and supportive foundation systems for each of the bridge’s three piers while taking into account the mountainous terrain.
Styrofoam’s Promise for Hurricane-Proof Homes
The Pro Builder
JUNE 2, 2023
Vero Building Systems , a building materials manufacturing company, has begun production of its lightweight structural concrete insulated panels (SCIP). The SCIP system is composed of three main materials: steel, concrete, and expanded polystyrene (or, styrofoam). But it doesn’t end there.
Epoxy Flooring Birmingham: Durable Solutions for Homes & Businesses
UK Construction Blog
APRIL 2, 2025
The post Epoxy Flooring Birmingham: Durable Solutions for Homes & Businesses appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Epoxy resin flooring has become the go-to choice for Birmingham property owners seeking long-lasting results. When mixed, these components trigger a chemical reaction that initiates the curing process.
A Case (Study) for Off-Site Construction in Home Building
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.
Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 4, 2023
A heating recovery system uses the exhausted air to pre-heat and pre-cool incoming air before it’s delivered to the home. The factory panelizes the ceilings, floors, and walls, then brings all the elements together to form the module. The all-electric homes use heat pumps for heating and cooling, as well as for hot water and dryers.
HGA Completes the Pennsylvania State Archives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 6, 2023
By 2000, its first permanent home in the Capitol Complex was reaching capacity and its low floor to floor height, together with a small floor plate, affected operational efficiency and would not allow for necessary environmental upgrades.
Weston launches £45m robotic MMC factory
Construction Enquirer
JULY 3, 2023
British Offsite, the MMC specialist business owned by house builder Weston Group, has launched its £45m automated factory to produce light gauge steel panel systems for the industry. Once the factory is fully operational, it would run a two-shift system five days a week, employing around 180 people.
10 Energy-Efficient Products for a More Sustainable Home
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.
Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat Names Quay Quarter Tower 2023’s Best Tall Building Worldwide
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Additionally, a self-shading façade reduces solar radiation, minimizing mechanical loads on the building, and strategically positioned atria enable natural daylight to permeate the 2,000-square-meter floor plates, improving energy efficiency in the interior.
What is Screed in Concrete Construction? Types and Features
Prodyogi
MARCH 24, 2024
The screed can be defined as a construction element in a flooring system that is introduced to bring the floor to the desired thickness or desired height or to make it suitable for a specified flooring. The screed can be also categorized as a rehabilitation method.
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Portsmouth’s Ultimate Epoxy Flooring Guide: Durable Solutions for Home & Business
UK Construction Blog
APRIL 2, 2025
The post Portsmouth’s Ultimate Epoxy Flooring Guide: Durable Solutions for Home & Business appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Epoxy garage flooring has become particularly popular among Portsmouth residents, offering a seamless, easy-to-clean surface that resists automotive fluids and provides long-lasting performance.
Equans wins £72m West London estate recladding job
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 7, 2023
Of the £72m investment, £36m will be spent on works to bring building services and finishes up to a modern standard, including the installation of sprinkler systems, upgraded mechanical, engineering, and public health systems, and completely refitted homes. The Paragon Estate was developed by Berkeley First, part of Berkeley Group.
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Transform Your Garage: 10 Simple DIY Upgrades for a More Functional Home Space
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 4, 2025
For example, a workshop requires durable flooring and ample workbench space, while a gym needs proper ventilation and impact-resistant flooring. Create a detailed floor plan with these measurements to help visualise potential layouts and identify space constraints. Carry out vertical storage solutions to maximise floor space.
AHF Products Uses U.S. Manufacturing for Reliable Flooring
CCR Magazine
APRIL 3, 2025
As the global trade landscape remains unpredictable, AHF Products offers a reliable solution for customers seeking timely, competitively priced flooring. This robust domestic manufacturing network enables AHF Products to deliver consistent, high-quality flooring, free from the disruptions of shifting trade policies.
Historic landmark’s renovation nears completion
Construction Specifier
APRIL 14, 2025
Structural and system improvementsRenovated ceilings and flooring, a state-of-the-art fire suppression system, upgraded HVAC systems, and general restoration and improvements. All-new exhibitsCompelling galleries that delve into the stories of Dred and Harriet Scott, African American life in St.
Concept Homes to Promote the Wellness that People Want from Their Homes
The Pro Builder
JUNE 1, 2023
The ground floor is a full studio home, and the main rental home above includes 3 bedrooms and 2.5 The for-rent home will have a front porch for the ADU and a private second-floor deck for the unit above. The for-sale home will have an elevated front porch and a third-floor outdoor deck and covered patio.
WarmlyYours Revamps Radiant Heating Control Options
CCR Magazine
MARCH 24, 2025
WarmlyYours has launched a new line of control options designed to be used for electric floor heating or infrared radiant heating panels. The company, which specializes in radiant heating products such as floor heating or snow melting systems, has onboarded three new control options : the nJoy, the nTrust 2.0, and the nJoin 2.0.
Massachusetts’ Oldest Movable Steel Truss Bridge Marks 10-Year Anniversary of Nation’s Largest Six-Span FRP Composite Vehicle Deck
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 31, 2023
Constructing panels on CCG’s production floor allows the company to coordinate design and construction specifications upfront instead of at the job site. CCG has the design-build and structural fabrication expertise to provide engineered systems and OEM solutions. Installation is quicker, and overall costs reduced.
High performance Mapei system chosen for Porsche Centre
Specification Product Update
APRIL 16, 2025
A comprehensive Mapei tiling system has been used to complete an extensive tiling project at Porsche Centre Newport in South Wales. A brand new state-of-the-art Destination facility, the new centre has been designed to elevate the customer experience and spans over 7,000 m2 across two floors.
Transform Your Garage: Essential Upgrades for DIY Vehicle Maintenance
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 14, 2025
From proper lighting and storage solutions to specialised equipment and flooring options, thoughtful garage improvements create an environment where vehicle care becomes accessible and efficient. An upgraded electrical system supports your maintenance activities effectively.
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Home Design With Pets in Mind
The Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
In addition to mudrooms, this may include pet washing stations (42% of buyers say these are essential or desirable in a home) and pet-friendly flooring. Smart-home technologies, such as pet monitoring systems and automated pet doors, make it possible for pet lovers to interact remotely with their favorite fur babies. . • A recent U.S.
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Modern Flooring Designs for Homes and Offices
CCR Magazine
MARCH 21, 2025
The aesthetic appeal and functionality of any living or working space are significantly influenced by the choice of flooring. Selecting the right flooring can complement your decor, reflect your personal style, and withstand the practical demands of daily life.
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