Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Older masonry structures from many eras, including libraries, town halls, commercial blocks, and school buildings, stand at the geographic center of many communities, holding symbolic meaning and serving varied needs and purposes. Photos courtesy RKTB Architects. By Albert Aronov, AIA. What is Overcladding?

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CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

In this article, we will discuss all about the concrete masonry units. The CMU wall is constructed with the help of standard sizes concrete masonry units. A concrete masonry unit (CMU)is a versatile and environment-friendly building unit that is available in a variety of shapes and sizes in the market. What is CMU Wall?

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The MCP Group

JUNE 17, 2024

Bid Due Date | June 27, 2024 2:00 PM Project Description The project consists of a 27,000 sf 3-story renovation, with a new stair/elevator tower addition. 2021 Addenda None at this time.

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The MCP Group

APRIL 19, 2024

Location Emporia, Kansas Plans ESU Nursing & Student Wellness Center Combined Plans Specifications 014518 Specification Vol 1 014518 Specification Vol 2 General Information Bid Invitation ESU Nursing & Student Wellness Center MCP Supplemental Conditions.2021

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The MCP Group

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Bid Due Date | March 7, 2024 2:00 PM Project Description The project consists of a new 79,507 sf PEMB arena with heavy timber framing, structural steel and associated sitework. 2021 Addenda ADD 1 The post KSU Animal Science Arena appeared first on MCP GROUP.

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The MCP Group

JANUARY 31, 2024

Bid Due Date | February 20, 2024 12:00 PM Project Description New Construction of a 4-story wood-framed hotel that will include but not be limited to cast-in-place concrete, unit masonry, Manufactured masonry veneer, structural steel, metal fabrications, rough carpentry, wood trusses, finish carpentry, wood casework, FRP, waterproofing, building insulation, (..)

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The MCP Group

AUGUST 14, 2023

Bid Due Date | August 31, 2023 2:00 PM Project Description New Construction of a 4-story wood-framed hotel that will include but not be limited to cast-in-place concrete, unit masonry, Manufactured masonry veneer, structural steel, metal fabrications, rough carpentry, wood trusses, finish carpentry, wood casework, FRP, waterproofing, building insulation, (..)

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The MCP Group

JUNE 21, 2023

Bid Due Date | July 6, 2023 2:00 PM Project Description The project consists of a new 20,710 sf partial structural steel frame, partial PEMB frame. 2021 Addenda None at this time.

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The MCP Group

JUNE 26, 2023

Bid Due Date | July 19, 2023 2:00 PM Project Description New Construction of a 4 story wood framed hotel that will include but not be limited to cast-in-place concrete, unit masonry, Manufactured masonry veneer, structural steel, metal fabrications, rough carpentry, wood trusses, finish carpentry, wood casework, FRP, waterproofing, building insulation, (..)

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The MCP Group

JUNE 26, 2023

Bid Due Date | July 19, 2023 2:00 PM Project Description New Construction of a 4-story wood-framed hotel that will include but not be limited to cast-in-place concrete, unit masonry, Manufactured masonry veneer, structural steel, metal fabrications, rough carpentry, wood trusses, finish carpentry, wood casework, FRP, waterproofing, building insulation, (..)

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 2, 2023

Junk food is high in fat and preservatives and will put a high caloric load on the digestive system. About Western Specialty Contractors Family-owned and operated for more than 100 years, Western Specialty Contractors is the nation’s largest specialty contractor in masonry and concrete restoration, waterproofing and specialty roofing.

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The MCP Group

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The work includes selective demolition, site demolition, earthwork, site concrete, bike racks, landscaping & irrigation, site utilities, cast-in-place concrete, polished concrete, unit masonry, structural steel, decorative railings, architectural woodwork, damp proofing & waterproofing, insulation, foamed-in-place insulation, metal wall & (..)

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 25, 2021

The water leakages problems can adversely affect the structures and masonry. Water can be the most destructive element for structures that are mainly constructed from concrete. The sign of water leaking from the ceiling should not be taken as lightly as it will cause huge damage to the structure.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2024

All residential and commercial buildings require sturdy, reliable foundations to remain structurally sound over decades of shifting soil, erosion, changing weather patterns, and typical wear-and-tear. Acting quickly to professionally underpin saves the wider property structure before problems compound exponentially.

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CivilJungle

MARCH 8, 2021

It also preserves the work of masonry. To preserve the poor product including porous materials and joins developed in masonry work. The Lime mortar is typically used in Three layers, whereas the cement mortar is used in 2 to 3 layers for brick or stone masonry. Cover up the workmanship that is faulty. It is ought to be cheap.

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CivilJungle

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Then after architect consult with a structural engineer and MEP engineer for details of the reinforcements and other detail for use, how deep your foundation will be, the size of gravel to be used, column width, electrical, plumbing, etc. Structural Certificate. Over the plinth beam , masonry work has been started. Land Survey.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2024

The structures that surround us today are no exception to that law of physics. Some building materials are more durable than others, like stone and steel, but unfortunately the days of structures surviving thousands of years, like the Egyptian pyramids and Roman cathedrals, are over. All matter breaks down over time.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 29, 2022

are preferred structures in cast-in-situ concrete. are preferred structures in cast-in-situ concrete. Cast in place concrete wall is an exposed civil, structural system. Openings are provided in this system by generally filling with masonry, windows, or other cladding materials. Cast in Place Concrete Wall.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The plumbing system and the Drainage of the important aspect of the building because it helps to drain off the wastewater from the building. In this article, you will get to know what is soil stack, how do the soil vent pipe works and the overview of the plumbing system in the building. Introduction of Soil Vent Pipe.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 25, 2020

A skeleton frame is a framed structure often used for the construction of multi-storey buildings. It incorporates a network, or system, of columns and connecting beams which support the building’s interior floors and exterior walls and carries all loads to the foundations. What Is Steel Structure Building?

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CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

The footing is important to uniformly spread the whole weight of the structure on the ground in just such a way which no destructive settlement actually occurs. The structures therefore need to be established on a strong Footing. The structures are constructed well above DPC. It is a structural element of modern buildings.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 19, 2020

Also, Read: What Is a Brick Bat Coba | Procedure of Brick Bat Coba Waterproofing | Advantages & Disadvantage of Brick Bat Coba Waterproofing. It’s the reaction which is induced in a structural element due to external force or moment is applied. Bending Moment. Short Note. What Is Shear Force and Bending Moment.

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CCR Magazine

MAY 11, 2024

Clad in iron spot brick laid in a Flemish bond pattern, the structures are linked by a grassy court, and offer a lesson in contrasts. Although both structures are 56-feet long, the 860-square-foot rectangular Brick House is only half as deep as The Glass House. In 1953, two of the rooms were combined into a single large bedroom.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 19, 2020

The beam which connects two or more columns or rafters in a roof or roof truss or in any height above floor level to make the whole structure more stiff and stable at the foundation level is called tie beam. When the roof height is high than the normal height of the structure, then these types of beams are provided. What Is Tie Beam?

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UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Key Takeaways RAAC offers lightweight form and potential applications in construction projects, but must be monitored for structural performance. A deeper comprehension of its composition, form, and structural performance can shed light on its widespread use in public buildings.

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CivilJungle

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

Water is the biggest enemy of the Civil Engineering Structures. Water can cause great damage to the structures. It is very necessary to protect the structures from moisture which can cause huge damage to the structures. So how it is possible to built the structures in the water?

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 16, 2021

Brick Masonry. Step 3 – Brick Masonry: To construct a manhole regular bricks of strength 7.5N For arched type structural manhole 1:3 ratio cement mortar is used. The outer part of manhole should be smooth, and the masonry pipe should be specially treated and leak proof. Manhole Construction. Those steps are.

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CivilJungle

MARCH 6, 2021

Mortar is a component used during masonry building to cover the distance among bricks and blocks used during building. The mortars utilized for putting work can get the workmanship structures by making an impenetrable sheath. The mortar must be waterproof. It’s being used as a structure of concrete.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 4, 2022

As for their meaning, using a substitute implies one type of material, product, or system is used in place of another, within a building assembly. Corroded structural steel support angles for terra cotta cornice blocks exhibiting section loss. Further, traditional construction does not necessarily mean the structure is inherently old.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Fly ash bricks are a building component in civil engineering ; mostly, they are masonry material. Due to the uniform structure, it. Also, Read: What Is a Brick Bat Coba | Procedure of Brick Bat Coba Waterproofing | Advantages & Disadvantage of Brick Bat Coba Waterproofing. What Is Fly Ash Bricks? Short Note.

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Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

In short, project teams, including owners, better deliver structures according to their capabilities, requirements, timelines, and budgets. Masterformat is a multiple level data structure consisting of numbers and titles/descriptions used to organize information by “work results” or construction practices. A Primer on MasterFormat TM.

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Building Information Management

JULY 27, 2016

In short, project teams, including owners, better deliver structures to according to their capabilities, requirements, timelines, and budgets. Masterformat is a multiple level data structure consisting of numbers and titles/descriptions used to organize information by “work results” or construction practices. 1995 Edition. Divisions.

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CivilJungle

OCTOBER 16, 2021

Classification of Stone Work | What Is Stone Masonry. Stone Masonry vs Brick Masonry | What Is Brick Masonry | What Is Stone Masonry. Skirting is basically a board-type structure which is placed at the junction of wall and floor. Double layered skirting provides a detailed overview of the home design.

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Natural Building

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

So far all waterproofing efforts have been 100% successful. I framed the walls with 2×10’s on 1 foot centers and then used 2×10 scraps to connect them into a shelving system that also adds strength. I did this for strength and to accommodate the peel and stick membrane which is the primary waterproof layer.

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CivilJungle

APRIL 5, 2021

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. It diminishes building costs & general weight of the structure.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 15, 2021

Dry flood-proofing implies a new design for a structure or retrofit additions to an existing facility that prevents the entry of flood waters. A common, last-minute dry flood-proofing technique is to wall in the structure with sand-bags, thereby blocking rising flood waters.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Concept drawing can also be used to explore more technical aspects of a design providing an initial response and possible solutions to problems, constraints and opportunities such as service layout, structure, method of construction, paths and shading, patterns and calculations, the relationship between aspects of size etc. Scale Drawing.

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