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Playing with Fabric

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Shannon Humbert, Legacy Building Solutions Rigid-frame fabric buildings offer a permanent solution for athletic facilities. For many entities, both public and private, the need for an athletics and recreation facility comes down to two options: A permanent brick and mortar building, or a lower-cost fabric bubble.

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Best Practices for Metal Duct System Design

CCR Magazine

However, the intricate planning and execution of duct systems requires in-depth mechanical engineering knowledge and adherence to strict HVAC codes and standards. What Does a Proper Metal Duct System Look Like? What Does a Proper Metal Duct System Look Like? Humidity control may also be integrated.

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Outlining the advantages of fabric duct systems

Construction Specifier

One issue is the meteoric rise of steel prices, which has caused significant construction industry challenges. Steel price escalation has skyrocketed with no end in sight. As the world continues to reopen, raw material prices are remaining high and many construction sectors, such as the HVAC industry, are feeling the pinch.

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MODLOGIQ Installs North America’s Largest Modular Healthcare Site

CCR Magazine

MODLOGIQ , the leader in SMART OFF-SITE CONSTRUCTION, has begun transport and installation of the more than 200 modules that comprise the Athens Medical Campus—less than 12 months after fabrication began. Transport began the week of October 2, 2023, with installation at the site beginning October 16, 2023.

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Considerations for Green Building Design

PN - Project Management

Orientation of the Building Building orientation is the process of facing a structure in a certain way to maximize various aspects of its surroundings, such as the warmth of the sun, curb appeal, wind patterns, and drainage system. The process reduces your reliance on artificial lighting and HVAC systems.

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Factors driving cold storage warehouse construction costs

The Korte Company

And don’t just add the cost of a beefed-up HVAC system to that round number and expect to get anything close to an accurate cost estimate. Cold storage warehouse construction integrates key systems. Keeping food and other perishable supplies cold requires the integration of separate systems. Powerful ammonia HVAC systems.

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Expanding the exterior footprint

Construction Specifier

The building’s exterior is largely composed of glass panels, weathering steel and brown-pink granite, with the south and east façades enclosed in glass and 12 stories of office space on the north and west sides, which overlook the atrium. These elements also contribute to lowering the operational carbon footprint of a building.