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Insulated Composite Panels for Challenging Environments

Civil + Structural Engineer

These multi-layered wall and roofing panels provide a barrier against the elements and improve energy efficiency while providing operational and installation cost savings versus conventional materials. Insulated composite panels are a nonmetallic alternative to IMPs for use on walls or roofs. What are ICPs?

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Heavy lifting solutions firm helps install mammoth ceiling panels at PDX

Construction Specifier

A daytime view of the panels being carried to be installed into the roof structure at the central area of Portland International Airport (PDX). A key component of the expansion is the construction of a new, seismically isolated roof structure over the central area of the airport. Photos courtesy Mammoet.

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Heavy lifting solutions firm assists in installation of mammoth ceiling panels at PDX

Construction Specifier

A daytime view of the panels being carried to be installed into the roof structure at the central area of Portland International Airport (PDX). A key component of the expansion is the construction of a new, seismically isolated roof structure over the central area of the airport. Photos courtesy Mammoet.

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19 Different Types of Slabs in Construction | What Is a Slab

CivilJungle

Slabs are structural elements manufactured from concrete constructed to produce flat surfaces, usually horizontal, in building floors, roofs, bridges. Utilized during a flat plate system, it’s impossible to possess a sizeable span. The hollow core ribbed slab modules are also impaired during transport.

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Build lean, clean, and green: Exploring off-site heavy timber construction

Construction Specifier

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. Other advantages include the aesthetic quality and durability.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. 01 83 19 Roofing Performance Requirements. Roofing Commissioning. Requirements.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. 01 83 19 Roofing Performance Requirements. Roofing Commissioning. Requirements.