Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 15, 2023

Among other innovative approaches used: ADOT used a bid-alternative method for design, which allowed the contractor to determine economical and supportive foundation systems for each of the bridge’s three piers while taking into account the mountainous terrain.

Foundation Systems 259

Foundation Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems Structural Systems 259

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 15, 2023

The event will also present insight into external living walls, battery/energy storage systems, façade systems, photovoltaics, mass timber, and more.

Fire Protection Systems 245

Fire Protection Systems Building Design Sustainability Building Information Modeling (BIM) 245

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 1, 2024

It addresses construction and material requirements, structural systems, members, and strength and serviceability requirements. It is based on ACI 318 code requirements for steel-reinforced concrete but modifies ACI 318 code requirements for the specific use of GFRP reinforcing bars as an alternative to steel reinforcing bars.

Building Codes 221

Building Codes Building Materials Manufacturing Structural Systems Building Materials 221

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 18, 2023

National Science Foundation. The key feature of the building is a post-tensioned rocking wall system built from mass timber panels. Under lateral forces, the wood panels rock up off the base, and the post-tensioning rods re-center the system after the earthquake passes. The research project is funded by the U.S.

Building Resilience 130

Building Resilience Wall Systems Structural Systems Foundation Systems 130

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.

Piping Installation 228

Piping Installation Foundation Systems Roofing Systems Wall Systems 228

The Pro Builder

APRIL 15, 2024

Looking at national averages for itemized costs, NAHB broke down the costs into eight major stages of construction—site work, foundations, framing, exterior finishes, major systems rough-ins, interior finishes, final steps, and other—and a total of 36 subcategories within those eight stages. of the total construction costs.

Foundation Systems 130

Foundation Systems Building Commissioning Roofing Systems Wall Systems 130

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 93

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Project Management Consulting Steel Fabrication 93

Roads Online

OCTOBER 7, 2024

McConnell Dowell’s scope of work included the construction of a new wharf, revetment, quay wall, nine dolphins, wharf furniture, main equipment foundations, and marine loading arm platform structures. Image courtesy of McConnell Dowell. To watch and learn more about the project, click here.

Fire Protection System Installation 111

Fire Protection System Installation Renewable Energy Systems Fire Protection Systems Concrete Pouring 111

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 18, 2024

The project team, led by STV as the overall task lead and subconsultant to Chen Ryan Associates (CRA), will design plans to replace the existing TPSS while minimizing impacts and delays to the system, maintaining the operational efficiency of MTS’s extensive 65-mile track network and keeping the system’s 300,000 weekday trips on schedule.

Structural Systems 100

Structural Systems Foundation Systems Wall Systems Electrical Systems 100

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 16, 2023

Tests on the 10-story mass timber structure were conducted as part of the Natural Hazards Engineering Research Infrastructure (NHERI) TallWood Project, a research project funded by the National Science Foundation and building industry partners to prove the strength and seismic resiliency of mass timber as a low-carbon structural building material.

Building Resilience 130

Building Resilience Structural Systems Building Performance Measurement Wall Systems 130

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.

Sustainability 95

Sustainability Plumbing Systems HVAC Systems Flooring Systems 95

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

These companies offer a variety of services, such as foundation repair, sump pump installation, and French drains. Common Causes of Basement Water Damage Basement water damage in Allentown, PA, is often due to specific issues such as foundation cracks and seasonal rain effects. Poor drainage systems exacerbate this issue.

Waterproofing Systems 52

Waterproofing Systems Foundation Systems Structural Systems Wall Systems 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 18, 2023

Her experience includes onsite wastewater treatment design, deep and shallow foundation sizing and design, retaining wall design, emergency foundation stabilization design, forensic assessments and analysis, subsurface exploration and environmental impact assessments for commercial, institutional and residential properties.

Environmental Impact Assessment 130

Environmental Impact Assessment Geotechnical Engineering Renewable Energy Systems Foundation Systems 130

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2024

Age of the Plumbing System The age of your home’s plumbing system plays a major role in determining potential water issues. These materials deteriorate over time, making your plumbing system more susceptible to leaks and bursts. Older plumbing systems are more prone to leaks, which can go unnoticed for long periods.

Plumbing Systems 98

Plumbing Systems Flooring Systems Foundation Systems Plumbing 98

The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

In its offsite factories, Onx manufactures all of the elements of the home—the foundations, staircases, walls, roofing systems, and bathroom pods—and then assembles them onsite. Offsite Manufacturing Approach to Homebuilding Onx’s approach avoids the onsite, sequential work of conventional homebuilding.

Building Materials Manufacturing 264

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Resilience Controls Manufacturing Building Materials 264

CCR Magazine

JULY 30, 2024

Constructing a foundation is among the most crucial steps for any building project because it bears the entire structure’s load. The structural support a foundation offers guarantees a building’s longevity and integrity, avoiding uneven settling and possible damage. Outlined below are four mistakes to avoid when building a foundation.

Foundation Systems 52

Foundation Systems Structural Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials 52

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

Construction Daily News

MAY 27, 2024

With this in mind, keep reading as we explore the importance of protecting commercial structures with robust water-resistive systems. Some common culprits include strong winds, extreme interior/exterior temperature differences, stack effect, imbalances between supply/exhaust air systems, and hydrostatic forces.

Structural Systems 52

Structural Systems Roofing Systems Foundation Systems Waterproofing Systems 52

BDC Network

JULY 19, 2024

The Role of Diaphragms and Shear Walls in Creating Resilient Structures 1 kcichowicz Fri, 07/19/2024 - 11:00 MFPRO+ Blog Guide to incorporating diaphragms and shear walls into your next building project design. Diaphragms and Shear Walls Defined A diaphragm is a flat structural unit acting like a deep, thin beam. See Figure 1.)

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Roofing Systems Structural Systems Flooring 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. The digital twin produced hyper-accurate renderings that reflected data gleaned from a laser scan of the site after the foundation slabs were poured.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 246

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 9, 2024

Balconies roll in/out, seating platforms rise/drop to create raked/flat seating, moveable/removable ceiling rigging raises/lowers, and walls appear/disappear—seamlessly transforming into many arrangements, from intimate 100-person black-box spaces to 1,000-person concerts.

Structural Systems 100

Structural Systems Foundation Systems Ceiling Systems Building Design 100

Civil Manage

AUGUST 17, 2023

When arranging residential buildings and other objects, the installation of a drainage system is considered an important final moment in construction. They significantly extend the service life of wall blocks, roofs and foundations of the building, as they have the ability.

Roofing Systems 52

Roofing Systems Foundation Systems Wall Systems Prefabrication 52

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2023

A heating recovery system uses the exhausted air to pre-heat and pre-cool incoming air before it’s delivered to the home. The factory panelizes the ceilings, floors, and walls, then brings all the elements together to form the module. The all-electric homes use heat pumps for heating and cooling, as well as for hot water and dryers.

Building Resilience 264

Building Resilience Modular Construction Building Automation Flooring Systems 264

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2024

A well-functioning drainage system is essential for maintaining a clean and sanitary home. Regular cleaning of these systems not only keeps water flowing smoothly but also prevents costly repairs and protects your property’s foundation. Raw sewage can seep into your home, contaminating floors, walls, and personal belongings.

Plumbing Systems 40

Plumbing Systems Foundation Systems Structural Systems Plumbing 40

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. NAHB (National Association of Home Builders) analysis shows it typically takes two days to set a modular home on its permanent foundation.

Building Materials Manufacturing 246

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

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Most people imagine the foundation being poured, walls going up, or roofing installed. But without a well-thought-out plumbing system, all those flashy construction parts wouldn’t be functional! Plumbing: The Lifeblood of Any Building Water is the lifeblood of any building, and plumbing is the system that keeps it flowing.

Plumbing 52

Plumbing Plumbing Systems Piping Installation Energy Efficiency 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 14, 2024

Cold drafts bring the temperatures down, so while main rooms benefit from the warmth of the building’s primary heating system, many other areas are left to deal with the arctic side effects. To help neutralize these blustery winds, facilities should consider fan-forced wall heaters that provide continuous comfort through optimized airflow.

Ceiling Systems 100

Ceiling Systems Wall Systems Facility Management Risk Management 100

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

A significant number of MEP systems, some active and some abandoned, needed to be demolished and moved out of the footprint of the tower just under the second floor roof. New micropiles were drilled to support the tower foundations and massive structural steel columns were set in place to support the tall tower.

Flooring Systems 130

Flooring Systems Building Code Compliance Structural Systems Roofing Systems 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 25, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – A research project progressing from the American Iron and Steel Institute’s (AISI) Small Project/Fellowship Program has received significant funding through the National Science Foundation (NSF) to advance performance-based fire design for cold-formed steel (CFS) structures. Thomas Gernay, Ph.D.,

Fire Protection Systems 242

Fire Protection Systems Structural Systems Building Design Building Materials Manufacturing 242

CCR Magazine

JULY 18, 2024

As the winter months approach, it’s crucial to prepare your plumbing system for cold temperatures to avoid costly damage and inconvenient disruptions. Winterizing your plumbing system involves taking proactive measures to protect pipes, fixtures, and appliances from freezing and bursting.

Plumbing Systems 52

Plumbing Systems Plumbing Piping Installation Wall Systems 52

CCR Magazine

MAY 16, 2024

Water seepage into basements is a common problem that can lead to mold, mildew, rotting, and foundation damage if left unaddressed. Proper basement waterproofing techniques like sealing cracks, installing drainage systems, adding a waterproof membrane or coating, and grading soil can seem costly upfront.

Waterproofing Systems 59

Waterproofing Systems HVAC System Installation Foundation Systems HVAC Systems 59

Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

By Mike Fischer One of the first questions to be asked when designing a basement foundation is “what is the desired functionality of the basement?” On the far end of the spectrum, the basement may serve as a structural foundation only and nothing more. In other words, it will be cold in the winter and damp during much of the year.

Foundation Systems 59

Foundation Systems Wall Systems Flooring Systems HVAC Systems 59

CCR Magazine

MAY 24, 2024

This article highlights the benefits of innovative wall lighting in office spaces, emphasizing how it enhances productivity, well-being, and office aesthetics. It covers types of wall lighting, including ambient, task, and accent lighting, and discusses modern technologies like LEDs and smart lighting systems.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Energy Efficiency Foundation Systems Electrical Systems 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 6, 2023

Starbucks (Staten Island, NY): The Richmond Road Starbucks is a single-story, 1,875-square-foot, load-bearing cold-formed steel structure on a cast-in-place concrete foundation. The Rosie (Chicago, IL): This seven-story apartment building offers luxury residential units, two high- profile retail spaces, and parking in an amenity-packed site.

Engineering 130

Engineering Structural Systems Ceiling Systems Foundation Systems 130

Granger Construction

MAY 23, 2024

Additionally, over 2,000 pages of drawings needed to be reissued and numerous design changes were made – all of which delayed placement of structural concrete foundations and slowed the start for most earthwork and utility activities. Complete resequencing of foundation flow based on the delayed release of re-steel.

Foundation Systems 98

Foundation Systems Facility Management Structural Systems Change Management 98

CCR Magazine

MAY 29, 2024

Elevated Foundations An effective way to protect buildings from floods is by elevating the foundation above the flood level. You might use: Pier and beam foundations: These lift the home on stilts or columns, allowing floodwater to pass underneath. These materials are often used for structural components like walls and floors.

Foundation Systems 52

Foundation Systems Building Resilience Building Materials Building Codes 52

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Without regular gutter cleaning , this blockage can lead to significant structural damage, from foundation cracks to roof leaks, costing you thousands in repairs. Why Gutter Cleaning Is Essential Gutters are designed to channel rainwater away from your home or business’s foundation. This can lead to several serious problems.

Maintenance 52

Maintenance Foundation Systems Roofing Systems Structural Systems 52