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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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Reshaping Transit in Washington DC

Civil + Structural Engineer

This massive capital construction project was undertaken to provide high-capacity transit service between the Dulles corridor and Downtown Washington DC and expand the reach of the existing regional rail system. This meant the panels could be installed under tension while also accommodating movement within the bridge sections.

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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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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

Due to this alarming statistic, building or retrofitting structures in line with green initiatives and transitioning to a sustainable building method are logical solutions to reduce C02 emissions. The process reduces your reliance on artificial lighting and HVAC systems. ​ Steps to making your building green 1.

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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. Human performance meets architectural performance.