Specification Product Update

JUNE 15, 2023

Metal building envelope specialist SIG Building Solutions has launched a warranted twin skin system called ‘Gemello’. Gemello, is a self-supporting roof and wall system consisting of a trapezoidal pre-finished steel liner and outer sheet with a Class A1 non-combustible glass fibre insulation in between.

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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.

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The Pro Builder

AUGUST 11, 2023

Roofing Manufacturer Partners With Architecture Students for Annual Design-Build Project ldeakins Fri, 08/11/2023 - 11:32 Roofing manufacturer S-5! Each year, we complete a house or a university-related commercial building, alternating between standing seam roof and flat roof projects,” said Rockhill.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Comprised of 12 two-story buildings with one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans, the community offers a total of 60 housing units as well as a variety of common-area amenities and parking. (CHOC) will have the official grand opening for Monarch Apartment Homes, in Palm Springs, Calif., in late February, Multi-Housing News reports.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Re-roofing projects generate tremendous amounts of waste material that should be diverted away from landfills. The PVC (vinyl) roofing industry is committed to increasing the amount of post-consumer recycling of its products. Recycled PVC roofing can contribute to both closed-loop and open-loop processes. In 2023 alone, 1.24

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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. Rain landing on the low slope roof runs down to roof drains over the mechanical rooms.

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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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Construction Specifier

JULY 5, 2021

T-SLAB takes precast concrete floor systems to the next level. Last summer, Tindall announced the launch of an innovative precast concrete floor system called the Tindall Superior Lightweight All-Purpose Beam (T-SLAB). Watch the video below for a quick look at the innovation behind this new slab system.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

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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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.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Last summer, Tindall announced the launch of an innovative precast concrete floor system called the Tindall Superior Lightweight All-Purpose Beam (T-SLAB ® ). As one of the most versatile slab systems ever made, T-SLAB delivers the strength and design flexibility builders need, but without the price tag they might expect.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 30, 2024

Time had taken its toll on the iconic building, which had a leaking roof and obsolete building systems which contributed to a drag on the university’s operating budget. Care was also taken on the library’s second floor to preserve its original stacks while threading new systems throughout the building.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The company wanted a bespoke electric-powered winch lifting system to raise and lower large vinyl-type sheets in a purpose-built ‘wet area’. The innovative winch system raises the vinyl sheets safely and in a level position. Each winch sits in purpose-manufactured mounting frames secured to the floor using four Hilti expansion anchors.

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The Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

13, WPBF 25 reports, and uses a building system consisting of blocks that interlock much like toy Lego bricks. Renco, short for renewable composite, claims its blocks are 23 times stronger than concrete, are less expensive, and that projects using its building system can be finished more quickly than traditional construction.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 22, 2023

The home’s single-level floor plan maintains a relatively compact footprint to preserve and protect its natural surroundings. The living area of the home’s open floor plan is anchored by a 6-foot-long direct-vent gas fireplace that recirculates heat back into the room, as needed, to reduce energy loads.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

When the architect and the project engineer on 100 Norfolk Street—an eye-popping luxury cantilevered multi-unit residential building on Manhattan’s historic Lower East Side—needed extra support to navigate the project’s many complexities, they turned to New Millennium Building Systems.

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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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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. 15 asphalt felt.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 14, 2022

to name a few. #2. to name a few. #2. to name a few. #2. Implement a robust physical asset facilities maintenance process integrating scheduled, unscheduled repairs, and preventive maintenance tasks. #3.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2024

Metal roofing continues to claim a larger part of the market and with that growth, there is a demand for more qualified installers. METALCON is offering the opportunity to obtain hands-on experience, observing and installing metal roofing on the trade show floor. METALCON provides an excellent opportunity en masse.” and Canada.”

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Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Metal buildings fit the bill as an exceedingly strong, sturdy and durable building system which can be customized and fortified by the design and construction of its structural members, connections and bracing. For example, metal roofing can withstand winds of 140 mph , the equivalent of the highest ranked Category 4 hurricane.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 10, 2024

renovation project integrated energy-efficient systems into the 126-year-old courthouse structure, reducing energy consumption while maintaining the building’s historical integrity. Innovative Solutions Driving Sustainable Success The $8.1M

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 4, 2023

This project ranks among the largest Thornton Tomasetti has designed for a tied back soldier pile and lagging system and is the most complex with regards to numbers and complexity of tieback installation. “We The central challenge of the renovation project became how to support the existing roof while work continued below it.

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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.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The new bed tower, located toward the rear of the Mullica Hill facility, will employ the same structural system as the main hospital, with a steel frame and a composite concrete floor on a metal deck. The project will also cap a one-story vertical expansion on top of the hospital’s cafeteria and dining areas.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

A high-performance building envelope minimizes thermal bridging, enhancing interior thermal comfort with substantial R values at the roof and walls. The building’s energy use intensity (EUI) is reduced to 23, a 71 percent decrease from the baseline, thanks to efficient building systems and envelope design. U-value, 0.27 SHGC, and 0.65

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The tower’s structure includes 10 different bay configurations within an isosceles triangle on the floor plan, each consisting of 4.27 The design incorporates 3D aluminum spandrel panels anchored to the concrete floor slab to cover its edge, with stiffeners to resist wind forces and accommodate different bay configurations.

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Construction Daily News

JULY 15, 2024

This lowers energy consumption, as the HVAC system does not have to work as hard to create a comfortable interior for occupants. Up to 20% of a building’s heat loss occurs through the floor. Consider insulation for the flooring substrate to prevent this unwanted transfer.

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BDC Network

JULY 19, 2024

Where wood structural panels are used for the roof, floors or walls in a building, lateral loads can be resisted using these ordinary wall elements. Buildings can be designed to resist the horizontal loads introduced by extreme wind or earthquakes by applying diaphragm design principles to your walls, floors and roofs.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Impermeable areas, such as the roof and second-floor deck, direct water to on-site infiltration planters, cleaning it in the process. 11 NOHO’s building envelope employs cost-effective passive measures such as enhanced insulation , natural cross ventilation, and a reflective white roof. mm (16 in.), and panelized construction.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 3, 2023

How to Build Healthy Homes That Protect Homebuyers From Radon ibush Mon, 07/03/2023 - 17:25 Consider a relatively simple and inexpensive passive mitigation system to vent radon—a radioactive, odorless, invisible gas—and deliver a truly healthy home Andrew Shipp A silent poison, a fatal gas, an invisible killer. homes has high radon levels.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2024

Adoption of Eco-friendly heating and cooling systems Space and water heating are the largest contributors to household carbon footprint. However, this is rapidly changing as homeowners are shifting to heating and cooling systems that provide comfort while having minimal environmental impact.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

One of the biggest challenges in modifying the existing PEMB was the addition of a second floor. Rockford Construction’s teams analyzed the possibility from multiple levels before ultimately deciding to raise the existing roof approximately five feet vertically.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 16, 2024

Architect Kevin Burke led the design ethos, emphasizing integration with the natural environment through open floor plans, clear sight corridors, and extensive glazing that captures breathtaking views of the Teton Mountain range. Triple-glazed windows, overhangs, and a white roofing membrane manage solar exposure.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Construction Automation In my first job with a large-volume home builder, I saw firsthand the value of making as much of the house—wall panels, roof trusses, floor systems, stairs, millwork, and other components—as possible in a factory-controlled setting and delivering them to the jobsite on a just-in-time schedule.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 2, 2023

Harvard University Science and Engineering Complex (SEC) in Boston, Massachusetts, uses a specially designed hydroformed tensile facade system made of stainless steel to maximize energy efficiency and provide occupant comfort. Every two out of three modules of the unitized aluminum system are fully glazed; the third module is opaque.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 13, 2023

As part of NYU’s plans for carbon neutrality by 2040, the team incorporated several energy efficient strategies and systems: Expanding the co-generation (CoGen) plant, NYU’s natural-gas-fueled power plant. To enhance bird safety, the glass has a denser frit design on outside corners, lower building levels, and areas near green roofs.

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