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Setting a higher standard for flush-frame connections

Construction Specifier

Steel joists with flush-frame connections offer up to 35 percent weight savings compared to wide-flange beams, while providing equivalent floor stiffness and vibration performance. These standards for flush-frame end connections reduce design time, accelerate joist and girder fabrication, and streamline erection.

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Adventures in Renovation: The Historic Courthouse and the Stair and Elevator Tower Conundrum

Civil + Structural Engineer

In the case of the Theodore Levin US Courthouse, however, the existing building occupies an entire city block and the upper floors are arranged in a “donut” shape with offices and courtrooms surrounding an interior light court. What worked well for the upper floors to minimize disruption became challenging on the interior of the building.

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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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FHSU Forsyth Library Renovation

The MCP Group

Location Hays, Kansas Plans FHSU Forsyth Library Renovation Combined Plans Specifications FHSU Forsyth Library Renovation Combined Specifications General Information Bid Invitation FHSU Forsyth Library Renovation MCP Supplemental Conditions.2021 2021 Addenda ADD 1 The post FHSU Forsyth Library Renovation appeared first on MCP GROUP.

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Wyndham Echo Round Rock, TX

The MCP Group

Bid Due Date | February 20, 2024 12:00 PM Project Description New Construction of a 4-story wood-framed hotel that will include but not be limited to cast-in-place concrete, unit masonry, Manufactured masonry veneer, structural steel, metal fabrications, rough carpentry, wood trusses, finish carpentry, wood casework, FRP, waterproofing, building insulation, (..)

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Echo Suites – Pasadena, TX

The MCP Group

Bid Due Date | August 31, 2023 2:00 PM Project Description New Construction of a 4-story wood-framed hotel that will include but not be limited to cast-in-place concrete, unit masonry, Manufactured masonry veneer, structural steel, metal fabrications, rough carpentry, wood trusses, finish carpentry, wood casework, FRP, waterproofing, building insulation, (..)

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Reaching a new level of sophistication with panelized construction

Construction Specifier

Construction of wall, floor, and roof systems offsite has multiple advantages, including compressing the project schedules, reducing site labor and waste, improving consistency and quality control, and increasing safety for workers. Just about any finish that can be applied to a floor or wall surface can be used on the panels.