Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Leading schematic design and design development, HGA also served as the engineers-of-record from beginning to end, providing structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP), including lighting design, audio/visual, and telecom/security. Staff entry and exit paths with security systems are choreographed as well, for additional security.

Historic Preservation 201

Historic Preservation Flooring Systems Roofing Systems Wall Systems 201

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 20, 2023

425 Grand Concourse’s southern exposure required installing sunshades on 13 floors to save energy. They are isolated from the interior slabs supporting them by structural thermal breaks. To minimize the resulting effect of full sun on the south side of the building, the project team introduced sunshades along the lengths of 13 floors.

Concrete Pouring 130

Concrete Pouring Energy Efficiency Flooring Systems Structural Systems 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 30, 2023

New Sydney icon wins unprecedented seven awards, demonstrates importance of structure renewal to mitigate climate change Chicago (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) announced the winner of its annual award for best tall building worldwide: Quay Quarter Tower , in Sydney.

Renewable Energy Systems 264

Renewable Energy Systems Green Building Building Performance Measurement Real Estate Development 264

BDC Network

JANUARY 2, 2024

Compared to typical steel and concrete structures – which equate to 15% of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions – mass timber has the potential to reduce embodied carbon by 40%. Columns, spaced 33 feet apart, are notched at the top to receive the girders, thereby transferring the floor loading to the foundation. Rendering courtesy SGA.

Flooring Systems 113

Flooring Systems Structural Systems Building Standards Building Codes 113

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.

Fire Protection System Installation 98

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Flooring Systems Electrical Systems 98

Learn Civil Engineering

AUGUST 17, 2021

Blueprint Symbols are generally used to indicate function, objects, or systems in the floor plan or any kind of engineering drawing. It could be present in structural drawing, architectural drawing, electrical drawing, machine, etc. What do symbols on blueprint mean?

Architecture 98

Architecture Plumbing Flooring Systems Electrical Systems 98

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.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 246

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2023

The panel of experts below, representing the construction, engineering, and building systems industries, explore and explain the many benefits of this alternative construction method. A commercial example of this approach is best represented by a hotel chain located in Redondo Beach, California whose owner chose a modular system.

Building Materials Manufacturing 246

Building Materials Manufacturing Steel Fabrication Modular Construction Building Information Modeling (BIM) 246

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2024

The structural system, a legible “kit of parts,” connects the building’s interior and exterior, providing a dynamic environment for current and future generations of artists and designers. Visible to passersby, the first-floor exhibition hall displays public lectures, student and alumni exhibits, and community entrepreneur sessions.

Steel Fabrication 111

Steel Fabrication Structural Systems Roofing Systems Building Design 111

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

This approach utilizes a pre-engineered, high-performance curtain wall system as a chassis while employing distinctive, bespoke elements on the exterior that are unique to each project to reinforce underlying design concepts. Nitro South is also anchored by ground-floor retail. Exterior facade of the Nitro development.

Wall Systems 59

Wall Systems Flooring Systems Structural Systems Building Design 59

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2024

Marked by a strikingly new exterior image rising from a six-story podium base and capped by a top-floor sky lounge, 2221 Yonge is a long anticipated addition to a cityscape with hundreds of high-rise buildings. This partí allows us to shape the south side to give the building a truly sculptural quality.”

Architecture 130

Architecture Building Commissioning Flooring Systems Building Design 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

The designers then created a beautiful, centralized atrium on the building’s ground floor to help draw visitors in. However, a week later, he presented a solution that mimicked how one would finger joint timber for furniture—only at a much larger scale.

Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Design Building Materials Green Building 130

GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 23, 2024

In addition, GCP Specialty Building Materials will feature its waterproofing and soil conditioning systems. As World of Concrete celebrates 50 years, we are proud to present our 100 years of proven concrete solutions,” said CHRYSO & GCP Sustainability Program Manager Lisa Barnard. “We

Waterproofing Systems 78

Waterproofing Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Structural Systems Flooring Systems 78

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Among its notable improvements are a large 70,000-square-foot conference center, a new lobby with floor-to-ceiling views overlooking the ocean, updated glazing systems in communal spaces, and refreshed doors and windows on more than 400 guest rooms. All vision glass areas rely on Viracon VE1-42 insulating laminated glass.

Painting/finishing 52

Painting/finishing Ceiling Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems 52

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

As the Middle Tennessee’s first full-service hotel built in nearly a decade, the eight-story, 244-room Hilton Franklin Cool Springs offers one of the only roof-level patios in town plus a stylish lobby and contemporary guest rooms with Tubelite thermal entrance systems and floor-to-ceiling window wall.

Painting/finishing 52

Painting/finishing Wall Systems Roofing Systems Flooring Systems 52

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 29, 2023

Skanska and Cincinnati Public Radio (CPR) were present at the groundbreaking ceremony of the $32 million, 3,252-m 2 (35,000-sf) building, which will feature two on-air studios, two interview studios, one performance studio, 1,022 m 2 (11,000 sf) of office space, and a public gathering area. The building is set to open in winter of 2024.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Roofing Systems Structural Systems Flooring Systems 52

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2024

I’ll show you how to make the most of these versatile structures in this article. Shelter Structures Two Story Tents Shelter Structures two story tents offer versatility and efficiency, making them perfect for various events. Patented Structure Systems With over 200 patents, these tents stay stable and safe.

Flooring Systems 52

Flooring Systems HVAC System Installation Structural Systems Zoning 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The season of celebration and joyous reunion will soon be upon us, and Civil+Structural Engineer Magazine is proud to kickstart the season of celebration by announcing our 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement. Terminal C’s design successfully navigated an aggressive four-year construction schedule without disrupting airport operations.

Engineering 130

Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Environmental Consulting 130

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The owner wants to preserve the structure’s historic look and feel while revamping the building’s internal layout and adding modern amenities. . For starters, you’re dealing with an old structure without CAD files and limited documentation. It’s an exciting project, but it also comes with a host of challenges.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 119

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Flooring Systems Structural Systems Site Planning 119

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Over time, natural wear and tear and unpredictable weather conditions can damage shingles, create leaks, or even affect the roof's structural integrity. Structural Changes Structural changes involve significant modifications to the core framework of a building or home. These aren't your everyday tweaks or adjustments.

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation Electrical Wiring Installation Fire Protection System Installation HVAC Systems 52

Construction Specifier

MARCH 12, 2024

The split-level structure had undergone disjointed renovations before Zoom’s acquisition, resulting in a maze-like layout that deviated from the original open-plan design. A versatile staircase now serves as a pivotal space for meetings, presentations, alternative workspaces, and circulation between floors.

Staircases 64

Staircases Masonry Flooring Systems Wall Systems 64

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Building such an immense structure posed several unique challenges that almost no other building project anywhere on the planet has encountered. Architectural Design The most obvious engineering challenge presented by such a large tower is its architectural design.

Engineering 52

Engineering Concrete Pouring Foundation Systems Building Design 52

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The building is constructed with a steel structural frame, with bar joists for support of floor and roof slabs bearing on beams at the exterior wall. At the exterior walls, masonry infill is present between steel members. The building is clad with a brick and limestone veneer. The lintel plate supported the masonry veneer.

Masonry 64

Masonry Wall Systems Structural Systems Historic Preservation 64

Job Order Contracting

AUGUST 20, 2023

To meet their responsibilities as stakeholders of the built environment ( facilities and other built structures ), public sector owners need to have the ability create credible construction cost estimate for ALL repair, renovation, maintenance (FSRM), and new build projects.

Estimating 89

Estimating Structural Systems Schedule Management Risk Management 89

BDC Network

JUNE 13, 2024

As vacancies rise while property values decline, an opportunity presents itself. With land values continuing to appreciate and structural costs for new construction around 25% to 30% of an overall project, refreshing an existing building provides an immediate yet lower cost entry into the market.

Renewable Energy Systems 45

Renewable Energy Systems Real Estate Development Flooring Systems Roofing Systems 45

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The 40-year-old structure needed to be expanded and modernized ahead of the 800th anniversary of Nichiren Shoshu, the largest sect of this Buddhist faith, scheduled to take place throughout 2022. New HVAC, electrical systems and structural steel framing were installed.

Real Estate Development 105

Real Estate Development HVAC System Installation Structural Systems HVAC Systems 105

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 24, 2023

This is a follow-up article speaking to additional questions in this system type. Considerations for the use of exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) overclad solutions. Structural considerations, including thermal bridging and construction costs. The appropriateness of face-sealed systems in certain climate regions.

Masonry 52

Masonry Wall Systems Structural Systems Energy Conservation 52

Specification Product Update

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

IG Masonry Support’s established relationship with the client, Grangewood Brickwork Services Ltd, along with the industry-leading reputation of its products and its ability to innovate brick-soffit systems to suit a range of applications, cemented the company’s selection for this high-profile project. The system was dropping beneath slabs.

Masonry 52

Masonry Flooring Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Structural Systems 52

Specification Product Update

JANUARY 16, 2024

IG Masonry Support’s established relationship with the client, Grangewood Brickwork Services Ltd, along with the industry-leading reputation of its products and its ability to innovate brick-soffit systems to suit a range of applications, cemented the company’s selection for this high-profile project. The Challenge Affixing the B.O.S.S.+

Masonry 52

Masonry Flooring Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Structural Systems 52

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Conversations or activity of other occupants, the whirl and beeps of computers and electronic equipment, and the hum of HVAC and mechanical systems all create a cacophony of unwanted sound that is hard to ignore. Hotels, school dormitories, apartments, and condos have the same design element in common—shared walls and floor/ceilings.

Building Performance Measurement 64

Building Performance Measurement Ceiling Systems Project Management Consulting Flooring Systems 64

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

the Mergers & Acquisitions Essentials Workshop , presented by PSMJ Resources, provides the latest strategies for finding the right M&A counterparty, structuring win-win transactions, assessing valuations, successfully integrating, and more. Pre-Show Workshop On Tuesday, Oct. 29, beginning at 8.30 30 beginning at 8.00

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Codes Building Design Building Materials 52

Specification Product Update

AUGUST 24, 2023

The introduction of the new Building Safety Act in April 2022 was cited by the government as the biggest transformation in how tall structures are designed, constructed and managed, in almost 40 years. They are manufactured from mild steel with a highly durable zinc nickel, corrosion-resistant finish, making them A1 fire rated.

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Roofing Systems Safety Regulations Structural Systems 52

Construction Specifier

JULY 7, 2023

New England and Greek Revival influences One notable architectural feature in New England is the use of brick-ended structures, which serve as a prominent design element for both public and residential buildings. The concrete floors serve as thermal mass, contributing to the heating of the space during extended hours.

Architecture 96

Architecture Fire Protection Systems Project Management Consulting Roofing Systems 96

CCR Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

Initially, homeowners must assess the feasibility of the project, focusing on the existing layout, plumbing, and structural requirements. Additionally, effective lighting and ventilation systems are essential to maintain air quality and prevent moisture-related issues.

Waterproofing Systems 52

Waterproofing Systems Building Code Compliance HVAC System Installation Ceiling Systems 52

CivilJungle

JUNE 10, 2022

What Is a Floating Floor? A floating floor is a special type of floor which is generally used in the interior room of any house. This type of floor is very popular in recent times and it provides a modern and classy look to the room. What Is Floating Floor Construction? Floating Floor Problem.

Flooring Systems 52

Flooring Systems Wall Systems Waterproofing Systems Structural Systems 52

Construction Specifier

APRIL 29, 2020

Modern, aluminum-framed curtain wall systems can meet all of these expectations and performance requirements, as well as construction budgets and schedules. While the specification and selection criteria will vary from project to project, curtain wall systems are versatile and dependable in accommodating almost any application on campus.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Flooring Systems Structural Systems Building Standards 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

While we can’t guarantee that “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas,” we can tell you that AU 2023 brings a host of enlightening sessions, a vibrant expo floor, and unparalleled networking experiences. But the more complicated the building, the more difficult it becomes to correlate real-world structures to a 2D medium.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 102

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Schedule Management Quality Control Building Standards 102