BDC Network

MAY 11, 2023

A sustainable relationship to a building, community and planet should be the floor, not the ceiling. In the simplest sense, a circular economy is an approach to material lifecycle management guided by three principles: eliminate waste, keep materials in circulation for as long as possible, and regenerate natural systems.

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Building Materials Building Design Modular Construction Building Resilience 105

BDC Network

JULY 20, 2023

Fire-Rated Systems in Light-Frame Wood Construction 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/20/2023 - 09:38 Multifamily Housing Find guidance on designing and building some of the most cost-effective, code-compliant fire-rated construction systems. Wall Systems The following examples show an Underwriters Laboratory Inc. of the 2021 IBC.

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Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Building Code Compliance Ceiling Systems 52

BDC Network

MAY 11, 2023

A sustainable relationship to a building, community and planet should be the floor, not the ceiling. In the simplest sense, a circular economy is an approach to material lifecycle management guided by three principles: eliminate waste, keep materials in circulation for as long as possible, and regenerate natural systems.

Building Materials 98

Building Materials Building Design Modular Construction Building Resilience 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

A facility should also include weight training technologies for performance analytics, specialized equipment and furniture, audiovisual/sound systems, branding, and graphics enhancements as well as thoughtful HVAC, lighting, and hygienic elements and upgrades.

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Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Facility Management Structural Systems 130

CCR Magazine

JUNE 13, 2024

Green Building Practices Sustainability continues to be at the forefront of commercial construction , with an increased focus on eco-friendly building materials, energy-efficient systems, and sustainable designs. By prefabricating these sections, projects experience significantly reduced construction times and minimized on-site waste.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Materials Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Building Automation 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

We’ll also touch on the challenges of systemic racism and classism in the industry, and how Tough Leaf is working to address these issues by providing capacity-building services to diverse firms. We’ll focus on the benefits of using diverse businesses in projects, including compliance, tax credits, and improved efficiency.

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Prefabrication Schedule Management Flooring Systems Sustainability 45

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Installing a mezzanine floor is one of the most efficient ways to effectively double your storage capacity without expanding the building footprint. Understanding Mezzanine Storage Platforms A mezzanine floor refers to an intermediate or partial floor constructed between two main floors of a warehouse or industrial facility.

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Material Storage Building Materials Manufacturing Building Optimization Flooring Systems 52

BDC Network

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Walls, roofs, windows and heating systems overcome the unpredictability of nature by keeping it outside. A prefabricated “office in a box” enables employees to immerse themselves in nature and can adapt to changing work needs or weather conditions. Courtesy NBBJ 2.

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Green Building Landscaping Wall Systems Prefabrication 104

Natural Building

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

The crew used screws and bolts to assemble the building’s components, which were prefabricated at the university’s West Campus and transported to the island on a barge. A rainwater collection system will provide water for washing. The restroom will feature an incinerating toilet, which burns waste into ash.

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Building Design Building Materials Flooring Systems Prefabrication 52

CivilJungle

APRIL 5, 2021

Slabs are structural elements manufactured from concrete constructed to produce flat surfaces, usually horizontal, in building floors, roofs, bridges. It diminishes floor -to-floor lofts when there’s no requirement for a deep false ceiling& hence building loftiness may be diminished. What Is a Slab?

Roofing Systems 52

Roofing Systems Concrete Pouring Fire Protection System Installation Flooring Systems 52

CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

What Is Epoxy Flooring? Epoxy floor coatings are widely used for commercial and industrial flooring. To provide a high-performance, smooth, and durable surface that can last several years and withstand heavy loads, epoxy coatings are typically applied over concrete floors. Also, Read: What Is Flooring | Types of Flooring.

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Flooring Systems Concrete Pouring Building Materials Manufacturing Curing 52

CivilJungle

APRIL 25, 2023

Porch Flooring Whether you’re starting from scratch or giving an existing porch a facelift, flooring is a crucial consideration. There is no shortage of porch flooring designs , but you should give careful consideration before making a final decision. Choosing porch flooring might be difficult.

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Concrete Pouring Flooring Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Foundation Systems 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2024

Modular construction: Prefabricated modules are assembled on-site. Consider using them for repetitive elements like walls, floors, or even entire sections of the building. Water conservation: Implement water-efficient fixtures, rainwater harvesting systems, and landscaping that minimizes water usage. Quality matters.

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Energy Efficiency Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Optimization Building Materials 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 21, 2023

walls, floors, architecture, etc.). It includes the structure's geometry, such as walls, floors, roofs, and other architectural elements, as well as their physical properties like materials and finishes. 10D BIM could potentially be used to empower off-site construction methods and prefabrication with digital models.

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Environmental Impact Assessment Building Optimization 98

CivilJungle

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

In the modern construction industry, the term “prefabrication” or “precast” holds a significant value. In cast in situ construction , the concrete casting is done at prefabricated shops which join together with the old concrete surface, and once the concrete is poured, they become inseparable. What Is Bond Breaker?

Waterproofing Systems 52

Waterproofing Systems Concrete Pouring Foundation Systems Wall Systems 52

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.

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) Modular Construction Building Materials Manufacturing Flooring Systems 246

CivilJungle

MAY 19, 2021

In the modern construction industry, the term “prefabrication” or “precast” holds a significant value. In cast in situ construction , the concrete casting is done at prefabricated shops which join together with the old concrete surface, and once the concrete is poured, they become inseparable. What Is Bond Breaker?

Concrete Pouring 52

Concrete Pouring Waterproofing Systems Wall Systems Foundation Systems 52

CivilJungle

JANUARY 27, 2021

Introduction of Glass Block Floor. Glass Block Floor. Glass block is the most commonly used for the Construction of transparent or translucent walls , but it is also used on the floors. Glass-block floors are not economical, but they have extremely strong and scratch-resistant properties. Advantages of Glass Blocks.

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Flooring Systems Piping Installation Ceiling Systems 52

The Korte Company

JANUARY 19, 2024

A beam clashed with a duct, or a pipe lay where a fire sprinkler system needed to go. Collaboration and shared accountability make Design-Build work Throughout this project, Alex’s team pushed him to take design even further, pointing to the sheer amount of prefabrication needed for the suspended piping network.

Building Design 52

Building Design Building Information Modeling (BIM) Piping Installation Project Management Consulting 52

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 5, 2020

This is T-SLAB — the future of precast concrete floor systems. Architects, engineers, and contractors are always searching for new, innovative products that can take their projects to the next level, but when it comes to floor systems, the innovation they have been seeking has been sorely lacking for some time.

Flooring Systems 52

Flooring Systems Structural Systems Plumbing Systems Wall Systems 52

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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Plumbing Systems Roofing Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems 264

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.

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Fire Protection System Installation Building Materials Manufacturing Fire Protection Systems Building Resilience 238

CivilJungle

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

After all the columns of the building had been concreted up to the first-floor level, the construction of beam & slab begins. In the construction of the building, many types of joints are observed (a joint is where two walls meet, two floors meet, or one wall and one floor meets, in a building).

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Waterproofing Systems Concrete Pouring Building Materials 52

Construction Specifier

JUNE 8, 2020

Introducing T-SLAB—the latest revolution in precast concrete flooring systems. Architects, engineers, and contractors are always searching for new, innovative products that can take their projects to the next level, but when it comes to flooring systems, the innovation they have been seeking has been sorely lacking for some time.

Flooring Systems 52

Flooring Systems Structural Systems Electrical Systems Plumbing Systems 52

Building Radar

JANUARY 14, 2020

ERP and CRM systems: How to make better use of data resources 3. Puzzle on the construction site: modular building with prefabrication in factories 14. ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems promote faster, better and more economical work.

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) Building Materials Manufacturing Site Planning Building Materials 52

Natural Building

APRIL 30, 2022

It is two stories to maximize the small building footprint, but the first floor is still designed to be accessible. The 4×8 modular wall panel system has little material waste and it can be constructed by the owner or with community volunteers which can greatly lower labor costs.

Wall Systems 40

Wall Systems Modular Construction Renewable Energy Systems Structural Systems 40

cnstrctr

AUGUST 3, 2019

Because I was new I had no idea was this crucial element to the building life safety systems were. Through my investigation I discovered that firestopping can be a range of materials that are installed in joints within walls, ceilings and floors that have a fire rating to slow the spread of fire throughout a structure.

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Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Piping Installation 92

CCR Magazine

JULY 6, 2023

Efficient floor plans and layouts can reduce construction costs without sacrificing quality. Prefabrication and modular construction methods, for example, can expedite the building process while maintaining quality standards. Balancing cost-effectiveness with quality materials that meet safety and performance requirements is crucial.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation Modular Construction 52

The Korte Company

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Obviously, the lifeblood of any cold storage warehouse is its HVAC system. These systems feature powerful ammonia cooling units that help maintain ideal temperatures. It’s crucial that these systems work efficiently. Another key cold storage warehouse construction technique is the installation of floor heating systems.

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HVAC System Installation Fire Protection System Installation Material Storage HVAC Systems 48

The Korte Company

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Obviously, the lifeblood of any cold storage warehouse is its HVAC system. These systems feature powerful ammonia cooling units that help maintain ideal temperatures. It’s crucial that these systems work efficiently. Another key cold storage warehouse construction technique is the installation of floor heating systems.

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HVAC System Installation Fire Protection System Installation Material Storage HVAC Systems 49

CivilJungle

JANUARY 16, 2021

Bamboo is a natural product which is widely used in the construction of partition walls floorings and ceiling panels and for roofing. Bamboo is also used as a flooring material. Bamboo is also used in the construction of buildings such as in flooring roofing and ceiling panels. Hence, it is also known as structural bamboo.

Architecture 69

Architecture Building Materials Roofing Systems Material Handling 69

CivilJungle

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Since framework and construction costs remain, while shading and cladding system costs are replaced. Kinetic energy is another technology that is under development that the energy of footsteps the flooring to harness and Pavement provides a technology that enables. Raised Access Flooring. Kinetic Footfall. Internet of Things.

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Engineering Building Information Modeling (BIM) Modular Construction Building Materials Manufacturing 52

CCR Magazine

JULY 2, 2023

This could include opting for electronic communication as opposed to traditional paper mail, adopting paperless billing and invoicing systems, and utilizing electronic filing and document storage. Techniques such as prefabrication and modular construction are examples of greener building processes.

Building Materials Manufacturing 40

Building Materials Manufacturing Green Building Material Storage Building Materials 40

CivilJungle

JANUARY 12, 2021

Introduction of Pile Cap: The pile cap is a type of thick concrete mat-like structure which rests on the pile (timber or concrete) which gives a stable foundation to the whole system. In the case of the prefabricated pile, the piles are directly placed in the site, and then the pile cap reinforcement works are done. Depth of Pile (mm).

Foundation Systems 52

Foundation Systems Painting/finishing Structural Systems Building Design 52

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 9, 2022

Meet the most innovative precast floor system in the U.S. When Tindall brought its new precast floor system from Denmark to the U.S. customers were not satisfied with accepting the system’s historical performance and European test results. m (30 to 45 ft), supporting both commercial and residential floor loads.

Flooring Systems 52

Flooring Systems Building Performance Measurement Structural Systems Building Products Distribution 52

CivilJungle

APRIL 13, 2022

Cladding made of various materials like composite materials and aluminum siding systems is also available with various textures and styles. In materials, you have a lot of alternatives like concrete, ceramic, wood, and prefabricated elements according to our practicality which conserves money and structure time.

Building Materials 52

Building Materials Land Use Regulations Building Design Energy Efficiency 52

The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Dvele , a manufacturer of high-tech prefabricated homes, is working to help solve the housing crisis by upping its production of Self-Powered homes with two new foundries. Dvele Expands Production of High-Tech Self-Powered Homes qpurcell Fri, 09/29/2023 - 09:40 America faces a housing crisis rooted in a lack of homes to meet growing demand.

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Building Automation Building Materials Manufacturing Energy Conservation Energy Efficiency 242