Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 4, 2023

A presentation on the project is being delivered and the award presented at DFI’s 48th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations , October 31 – November 3 in Seattle. This distinction requires that the roof, curtain wall and exterior concrete elements be preserved as part of the renovation with virtually zero impacts to their aesthetics.

Foundation Systems 130

Foundation Systems Wall Systems Roofing Systems Historic Preservation 130

Roads Online

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The CSD2500B offers tremendous benefits to owners who choose to use it as a permanent plant, as the components that are built-in, enclosed and protected within the container wall extend the lifespan of all the wholeplant. Australias road network is not just expanding in size, but also advancing in sustainability and efficiency.

Renewable Energy Systems 105

Renewable Energy Systems Infrastructure Development Energy Efficiency Modular Construction 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2023

In Part II of a two-part series, industry pros focus on the multiple benefits offered by offsite construction with increased challenges from inflation, labor shortages, materials availability, and a push to increase sustainability on construction projects. Lastly, light commercial projects (i.e. restaurants, hotels, retail chains, etc.)

Building Materials Manufacturing 246

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

Job Order Contracting

JULY 30, 2024

Facilities Sustainment, Restoration, and Modification (FSRM) Peter Cholakis Improve facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build outcomes and reduce costs July 30, 2024 WHAT? Facilities sustainment – The maintenance and repair activities necessary to keep an inventory of facilities in good working order.

Sustainability 97

Sustainability Facility Management Schedule Management Change Management 97

CCR Magazine

APRIL 3, 2025

The world’s ecosystems function as complex systems where every species plays an essential role that upholds environmental health and stability. The adoption of sustainable construction practices helps humans advance without harming nature which allows both to coexist peacefully.

Energy Conservation 52

Energy Conservation Renewable Energy Systems Zoning Green Building 52

Construction Specifier

JUNE 17, 2024

At the same time, the built environment must adapt to the impacts of an already-changing climate by optimizing the resiliency of structural systems. Model building codes (I-codes) developed by the International Code Council ( ICC ) play a crucial role in constructing safe, sustainable, and resilient structures. industry average.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Building Resilience Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing 105

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 14, 2025

An upgraded electrical system supports your maintenance activities effectively. Install wall-mounted pegboards or slatwall systems to hang frequently used tools within easy reach. Air Compressor and Pneumatic System A reliable air compressor powers essential pneumatic tools for efficient vehicle maintenance.

Maintenance 52

Maintenance Fire Protection System Installation Heavy Lifting Transportation Fire Protection Systems 52

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 13, 2025

Twin-wall polycarbonate panels provide excellent thermal efficiency with 80-85% light transmission, creating stable growing conditions year-round whilst reducing energy costs by up to 40%. The panels come in two primary types: twin-wall (double layer) and single-wall construction.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Structural Systems Foundation Systems Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Construction Specifier

APRIL 9, 2025

An NRMCA member supplied the low-carbon concrete required to meet the projects sustainability goals. Sections of the project, such as the foundations and the tilt-up walls, were identified as appropriate for specifying the design strength at 56 days. Exterior shot of the facility as work progresses.

Energy Efficiency 59

Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Systems Green Building Building Design 59

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

These include columns, joists, purlins, load-bearing walls, floor slabs, and foundations. These include architectural and MEP systems, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and other contents. describes test methods to evaluate the components of the overall glazing system. Figure 3: AAMA 501.4 Photo courtesy AAMA 501.4,

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Wall Systems Building Code Compliance Structural Systems 52

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. The architectural design of curtain walls must be developed alongside increasing demand for high-performing, energy-efficient solutions. Jackson, AIA Photo courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

Wall Systems 104

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Project Management Consulting Steel Fabrication 104

Natural Building

APRIL 4, 2011

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

Green Building 76

Green Building Sustainability Architecture Wall Systems 76

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

These include energy-saving windows and systems to save water. Modern container homes’ Heat Recovery Ventilation System keeps 85% of thermal energy. The foundation work, which we needed for stability, cost between AUD$7.64 These containers come pre-built, which cuts down on labour costs and wastes less material.

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems Roofing Systems Structural Systems Material Storage 52

Natural Building

DECEMBER 22, 2022

They make thick walls with a mixture of clay-rich mud, shredded straw and limestone slurry. Terra’s mission statement is: Turning dirt into affordable, sustainable, comfortable, beautiful homes. Impulse hammers then pound the material in, creating 12-inch-thick walls that when dry are heavy and durable.

Wall Systems 98

Wall Systems Cost Control Building Controls Quality Control 98

GCP Applied Technologies

APRIL 25, 2018

As building technologies evolve into more complex systems and assemblies, don't feel like you have to specify alone. GCP’s Design Advantage collaborates with the project team to specify the appropriate products and systems for any construction project. April 25, 2018. learn more >. MGM City Center, Las Vegas, US. learn more >.

Fire Protection System Installation 99

Fire Protection System Installation Waterproofing Systems Fire Protection Systems Roofing Systems 99

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

I remember a house actually coming off its foundation and floating across a creek and a shed lifting off the ground and drifting down a road with a man standing on its roof. In addition, several levees and flood walls will be constructed to keep tidal water from entering the community. We saved him and did about 200 rescues that night.”

Risk Management 264

Risk Management Project Management Fire Protection Systems Building Performance Measurement 264

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 31, 2023

11NOHO, located in the popular NOHO Arts District in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, offers a fresh perspective on historical South Californian courtyard apartments with a modern mixed-use development, designed for sustainability and an increased sense of community, balanced with privacy. mm (16 in.), and panelized construction. mm (16 in.),

Energy Efficiency 110

Energy Efficiency Flooring Systems Roofing Systems Building Materials 110

Natural Building

APRIL 16, 2014

Chris Magwood’s Making Better Buildings is a comparative guide to sustainable construction for homeowners and contractors. It is also a masterpiece of research and experience folded into an encyclopedic reference book for anyone interested in sustainable approaches to our built environment.

Roofing Systems 63

Roofing Systems Wall Systems Foundation Systems Flooring Systems 63

BDC Network

JANUARY 2, 2024

Laboratories Designers Codes and Standards Mass Timber Building Materials Building Technology With mass timber’s growing popularity in the built environment, its intersection with the life sciences market offers an untapped potential for sustainable innovation. Here are five reasons why. Rendering courtesy SGA.

Flooring Systems 113

Flooring Systems Structural Systems Building Standards Building Codes 113

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

A slab leak takes place when pipes buried under concrete foundations have corroded. A slab leak is the leakage of water or sewer pipes, which breaks or deteriorates under a home’s concrete foundation. Higher Energy Consumption Water leaks often produce inefficiencies for heating and cooling systems.

Piping Installation 52

Piping Installation Energy Conservation Plumbing Systems Flooring Systems 52

Natural Building

JULY 22, 2011

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

Green Building 69

Green Building Sustainability Architecture Energy Efficiency 69

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 17, 2017

Earlier this year we talked about the importance of sustainability in construction , and how buildings are responsible for more than 40 percent of energy usage across the globe. Kern Center at Hampshire College is a self-sustaining structure. The facility maximizes thermal efficiency and utilizes a net-positive water system.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Green Building Roofing Systems Structural Systems 52

Construction Specifier

MAY 23, 2023

The building is not significant just for its appearance, but also for its sustainability features. To ensure seismic safety, the bands are supported by a base isolated foundation that separates the tower structure above from the isolator foundations below. High-performance mechanical systems. Natural daylighting.

Flooring Systems 90

Flooring Systems Building Performance Measurement Energy Conservation Structural Systems 90

UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

The post Eco-Friendly Construction: Building Sustainable Garden Rooms appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Building sustainable structures is a growing trend in the construction world. Materials Matter When creating a sustainable garden room the first thing you should think about is what materials you’re going to use.

Sustainability 64

Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation 64

Construction Specifier

APRIL 24, 2024

The project demonstrates the city’s and non-profit partners’ commitment to investing in a community based on social, financial and environmental resilience, equity, sustainability, and integration. As a result of the project’s wide range of sustainable design measures, it is also GreenPoint certified with a Platinum rating.

Energy Efficiency 59

Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Systems Roofing Systems Ramps 59

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

While it’s easy to get wrapped up in choosing floor tiles, wall colors, and kitchen counters, one often overlooked yet essential element of a comfortable home is the plumbing. The pipes , valves, and systems that make up your plumbing are critical to ensuring your new home is a safe, sustainable, and welcoming place.

Plumbing Systems 40

Plumbing Systems Sustainability Plumbing Piping Installation 40

Building Radar

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Additionally, learning how to build a network offers foundational strategies for professional relationship building. Engaging with peers helps in understanding what a mass wall in construction is and other technical aspects. Understanding what is a mass wall in construction can also be valuable in technical discussions.

Infrastructure Development 52

Infrastructure Development Communication Project Management Construction Management 52

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

By Tracy Cook Photos courtesy Tarkett There are many expectations from indoor spaces today: they must look aesthetically pleasing but be strong enough to withstand heavy use, be easy to clean but not feel sterile and unwelcoming, and they should feature healthy, sustainable materials that support human and environmental health.

Flooring Systems 59

Flooring Systems Building Resilience Building Performance Measurement Environmental Impact Assessment 59

Job Order Contracting

JULY 28, 2023

Cost effective facilities FSRM, Facilities Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization can now be accomplished with the integration of robust process and planning, procurement, and project delivery teams within a common data environment (CDE) inclusive of current, local market, granular line item construction task data. Sustainment.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Facility Management Property Management Schedule Management 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 27, 2023

The structures comprise of a monopile foundation and internal grouted jacket, each monopile weighs in excess of 30t and has an embedded depth below seabed of 30m. Navigation lights and systems were also installed. Each structure is purpose-built, bespoke, and specific to the landscape characteristics of each location.

Structural Systems 130

Structural Systems Renewable Energy Systems Steel Fabrication Project Management 130

Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

After extensive community feedback and consultation, local school students played a crucial role in the final design, by choosing the inspirational words now etched into the wall. We know how to design our project to be as sustainable and community friendly as possible.” This mural is known as Booladarlung Bidi (Pelican tracks).

Geotechnical Engineering 104

Geotechnical Engineering Project Management Consulting Infrastructure Development Wall Systems 104

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System.

Engineering 130

Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Environmental Consulting 130

Natural Building

FEBRUARY 4, 2009

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

Green Building 49

Green Building Architecture Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems 49

BDC Network

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

8 strategies for multifamily passive house design projects 0 qpurcell Mon, 11/20/2023 - 12:22 Sustainability Stantec's Brett Lambert, Principal of Architecture and Passive House Certified Consultant, uses the Northland Newton Development project to guide designers with eight tips for designing multifamily passive house projects.

Energy Efficiency 95

Energy Efficiency Building Standards Building Code Compliance Building Design 95

Natural Building

MARCH 12, 2020

After completing a degree in Environmental Engineering, I had spent two years in Costa Rican rainforest, volunteering for a sustainable forest management project. Using simple, low-tech techniques that anyone can learn, clay soil can be turned into walls, floors and plasters with only the addition of sand and straw.

Building Materials Manufacturing 97

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Codes Building Materials Fire Protection System Installation 97

Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 18, 2008

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

Green Building 49

Green Building Architecture Sustainability Public Works 49

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Elevate™ Commercial Roofing Systems is pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Eckerman as Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Americas. Her role will be pivotal in continuing to strengthen the Elevate brand with positioning for the broader Roofing Systems & Lining business unit as a roofing industry leader.

Roofing Systems 52

Roofing Systems Wall Systems Waterproofing Systems Foundation Systems 52