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.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 29, 2023

The new CPR HQ will utilize CLT in the entire column and beam structure, the second floor, the roof structure, and on a selection of interior shear walls and exterior perimeter walls. The building is set to open in winter of 2024. The project is a collaboration between Skanska, CPR, Emersion DESIGN, Schaefer Inc.,

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The Pro Builder

JANUARY 2, 2024

Homes That Are Both Prefab and Predesigned qpurcell Tue, 01/02/2024 - 12:51 Prefabricated panels can lead to more efficient home construction. Their collaboration enables homeowners or builders to select from Hereabout’s list of preexisting, ready-to-use design plans, then build the home using B.PUBLIC’s prefab floor, roof, and wall panels.

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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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BDC Network

JANUARY 2, 2024

With most of a building’s embodied carbon embedded in its structural system, mass timber's ability to significantly reduce the use of steel materials in a lab project presents a remarkable advantage. Columns, spaced 33 feet apart, are notched at the top to receive the girders, thereby transferring the floor loading to the foundation.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 30, 2024

Prefabrication techniques are also improving the sustainability of steel structures. Advanced green roofs and cool roof systems even have great energy efficiency benefits. Cross-Laminated Timber Cross-laminated timber is a type of prefabricated, solid engineered wood paneling.

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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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The Pro Builder

APRIL 26, 2023

The company debuted its first home in August 2017, and its prefabricated panelized construction systems promised to be a game-changer for the residential construction industry. Pushing Home Building Toward Off-Site Construction Founded in Ireland in 2015, Entekra launched its U.S. operations in 2016 in Ripon, Calif.,

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Granger Construction

JULY 7, 2023

Utilizing design assist partners for mechanical, electrical, fire suppression, steel, exterior wall system and glazing proved highly successful as early input during design led to more efficient sequencing and mitigated issues in the field that would have cost significant time at critical points.

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CivilJungle

JULY 4, 2022

After selecting the plot we have to do a soil test, which is equally important to the communication and transportation system. Go for Prefabrication Work. Another tip for reducing the construction cost is to use modern construction technology, like the prefabrication technique. Saving on Flooring. Conduct Soil Test.

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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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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.

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CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 6, 2021

The word Monolithic means “all in a single pour” so in construction where Monolithic Slab is used the foundation is made in one single pour that is made up of a layer of a concrete slab with thicker area under the load-bearing walls and all the edges of the perimeter to replace the footer. Short Note. Floating Slab Vs Monolithic Slab.

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The Korte Company

JANUARY 19, 2024

It was perfect in its day, but as demand for Mounds and Almond Joy boomed, production outgrew its walls. A beam clashed with a duct, or a pipe lay where a fire sprinkler system needed to go. Avoiding clashing between pipe and ductwork was critical, but it also needed to align precisely with the precast openings in the walls and floors.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Recent disruptions in supply chains, workforce shortages, and other obstacles to project schedules have led more owners and contractors to look for off-site, prefabricated construction methods to improve the quality and efficiency of their builds. CLT products, thus, have two-directional strength.

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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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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?

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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. Advantages of Flat Slab .

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Building Radar

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Modular Construction Modular construction involves prefabricating building components in a controlled environment before transporting them to the construction site. Reduced Waste : Prefabrication minimizes material waste by allowing for better inventory management. The following are key aspects of versatile solutions: 1.

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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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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.

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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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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

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CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Lintel Block: Bond beam is a horizontal structural element which is generally provided above the brickwork to strengthen the wall. The bond beam imparts horizontal strength in the walls. The bond beam is generally found near the top of the free-standing wall. . What Is a Bond Beam?

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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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CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Both walls , slabs , stairs , along with door and window openings , are cast in place in the Monolithic Method. The lateral and gravity load resistance system in this system consists of reinforced concrete walls and slabs of reinforced concrete. For flat ground, monolithic slab foundations are ideally suited. No Access.

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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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Natural Building

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

The company launched production of its prefabricated homes in last year. Metal “typhoon ties” are used as connectors between the walls, roof and floor panels, and the homes are further reinforced with poured concrete foundations, which replace the traditional stilts.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 11, 2021

So, to calculate the forces and static masses transferred from floor slabs to the columns tributary space methodology is employed. Mezzanine Floor System – The girders aren’t single span. End-Wall Framing. PLF: Pounds per lineal foot is employed to explain masses on walls or long members like beams.

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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).

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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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CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

These hollow blocks enable the implementation of thinner walls, which eventually lead to increased floor space because the air space in the block is 25% of the total area of the block, saving the material. This blocks are more cost-effective than most conventional wall or wall building systems. m : hollow tiles.

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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. On the other hand, mass walls feature better thermal characteristics.

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CivilJungle

AUGUST 12, 2022

A building is a structure that consists of a roof, floor, walls, foundations, door, windows, etc. The buildings which have open space within their boundaries and their walls and roofs are fully detached from other buildings are called detached buildings. What Is Building? Detached Building. Semi-detached Building.

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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. On the other hand, mass walls feature better thermal characteristics.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MAY 24, 2023

Evolving and adapting your facility to keep pace with the brilliant innovation happening within its walls is mission critical. This data reflects the design quality, quantities, and specifications, streamlines risk-free prefabrication onsite, and assists owners in managing buildings after completion.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Directly through the building envelope the heat through walls tends to be cross, be it, block, masonry, or stud frame, such as drywall to the internal fascia. To insulate studs this can be used, by more than 40 percent which can considerably increase the overall wall R-value. Thermal Bridging. Photovoltaic Glaze. Kinetic Footfall.

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