GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 26, 2020

While some folks commonly think of precast as grey concrete, used for sewer systems or structural elements, it can also be used to construct entire buildings, including schools, office structures, and condominiums. This includes building enclosure systems that must provide aesthetic value. Integrated systems.

Structural Systems 148

Structural Systems HVAC Systems Plumbing Systems Building Codes 148

The Pro Builder

JANUARY 2, 2024

Their collaboration enables homeowners or builders to select from Hereabout’s list of preexisting, ready-to-use design plans, then build the home using B.PUBLIC’s prefab floor, roof, and wall panels. Its prefab panels don’t contain electrical or plumbing systems. Think of them as homes that are both prefab and predesigned.

Building Performance Measurement 264

Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Manufacturing Modular Construction Building Codes 264

GCP Applied Technologies

JUNE 7, 2018

Tanking – also referred to as below grade waterproofing – involves the application of a waterproofing barrier to the walls, the base slab and in some cases to the roof of the below grade structure. The goal of waterproof tanking is to encase the entire envelope of the below grade structure to protect it from water ingress.

Waterproofing Systems 114

Waterproofing Systems Concrete Pouring Structural Systems Wall Systems 114

Construction Specifier

JULY 16, 2020

Construction of wall, floor, and roof systems offsite has multiple advantages, including compressing the project schedules, reducing site labor and waste, improving consistency and quality control, and increasing safety for workers. However, all will have the structural skeleton of the frame. Photo courtesy American Panel Tec.

Wall Systems 95

Wall Systems Steel Fabrication Flooring Systems Painting/finishing 95

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 26, 2024

By Greg Koch As energy codes and sustainability standards continue to drive industry innovation, specifiers can now choose curtain wall systems that waste significantly less energy than their predecessors. 2 This translates to savings for large-scale commercial structures.

Building Materials Manufacturing 119

Building Materials Manufacturing Wall Systems Energy Efficiency Structural Systems 119

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 104

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Project Management Consulting Steel Fabrication 104

The Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

13, WPBF 25 reports, and uses a building system consisting of blocks that interlock much like toy Lego bricks. Renco, short for renewable composite, claims its blocks are 23 times stronger than concrete, are less expensive, and that projects using its building system can be finished more quickly than traditional construction.

Building Resilience 130

Building Resilience Roofing Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems 130

BD+C

MARCH 31, 2023

Voice of the Brand When hurricanes, tornados, extreme temperatures, snow and ice, or salty ocean air have the potential to impact a structure, it is critical to design a building envelope system that will protect the occupants from the elements and deliver a comfortable environment.

Zoning 105

Zoning Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Building Performance Measurement 105

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

By Ryan Shure It is easy to dismiss painting and sealing as “final touches” of a construction project. This guide will break down various paint and sealant application techniques and discuss their critical role in promoting the structural integrity of a building.

Painting/finishing 52

Painting/finishing Building Materials Manufacturing Fire Protection Systems Building Materials 52

Roads Online

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

This revolutionary construction method has been instrumental in transforming Australia’s infrastructure landscape, enabling the creation of robust, long-lasting structures across various sectors. This technique has been widely used in the construction of retaining walls, bridge abutments and embankments.

Infrastructure Development 105

Infrastructure Development Wall Systems Geotechnical Engineering Building Materials Manufacturing 105

Construction Specifier

MAY 21, 2024

The 6,038 m 2 (65,000 sf) facility will support research and development of the next generation of smart energy systems, renewable energy, and green mobility. The structure includes a clear, UV tech exterior with a heavy matte interior finish.

Renewable Energy Systems 115

Renewable Energy Systems Structural Systems Wall Systems Green Building 115

Construction Specifier

MAY 2, 2024

Photos courtesy Snøhetta Vertikal Nydalen in Oslo, designed by Snøhetta, features a simplified and self-sufficient climate system, making it Norway’s first naturally climatized mixed-use building. It is further characterized by 43 angled balconies that stand out from the wooden surface with their steel finish.

Ceiling Systems 104

Ceiling Systems Piping Installation Flooring Systems Wall Systems 104

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2022

Its aluminum-clad exterior was refinished with a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) based coating system, restoring the building’s façade to a just-like-new condition designed to last for over 20 years. Thin, shallow, reverse mullion profiles made the curtain wall appear as one continuous surface. Preserving modern history.

Painting/finishing 98

Painting/finishing Historic Preservation Wall Systems Quality Assurance 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The Third Avenue Bridge was selected for its four character-defining features: Cast-in-place Melan Arch System construction, which encases steel trusses in concrete; Classic Revival aesthetic treatment on piers, the projecting pedestrian bays and ornamental railing added in 1939; Reverse S-curve alignment. It crosses both the Upper St.

Historic Preservation 275

Historic Preservation Concrete Pouring Project Management Consulting Change Management 275

Construction Daily News

MAY 27, 2024

This is especially true in commercial construction, where water damage can compromise the longevity, safety, and energy efficiency of the entire structure. With this in mind, keep reading as we explore the importance of protecting commercial structures with robust water-resistive systems.

Structural Systems 52

Structural Systems Roofing Systems Foundation Systems Waterproofing Systems 52

CivilJungle

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Building Construction Process from Start to Finish Pdf : Click Here. 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.

Painting/finishing 98

Painting/finishing Electrical Wiring Installation Plumbing Systems Building Permits 98

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 30, 2024

Inspired by old filling stations, the design prioritized preserving the site’s history—incorporating painted clapboard siding, an overhanging roof, hand-painted signage, and divided metal windows—a nod to the past reimagined for art and community service.

Roofing Systems 110

Roofing Systems Ceiling Systems Wall Systems Painting/finishing 110

GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 28, 2018

Waterproofing structures in extreme climates. Developed on reclaimed land, the museum’s foundation rests below the water table, subjecting foundations to highly aggressive chloride and sulfate conditions that can quickly deteriorate the concrete and significantly reduce the life of the structure. Phillip.fry@gc…. March 28, 2018.

Waterproofing Systems 105

Waterproofing Systems Structural Systems Foundation Systems Wall Systems 105

CivilJungle

JULY 12, 2022

Types of Paint Brushes and Their Uses. Selecting current paint for your house is a great dramatic actor. We can expand times for seeking creation appearance but not believe that the finishing brush applies and choosing paint colors and varieties of color brushes equally consequential. Large Paint Brushes.

Painting/finishing 52

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Additions are commonly made to the side of a building, which simplifies the structure and creates one plane where the new interfaces with the existing. 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.

Flooring Systems 130

Flooring Systems Building Code Compliance Structural Systems Roofing Systems 130

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

As the Middle Tennessee’s first full-service hotel built in nearly a decade, the eight-story, 244-room Hilton Franklin Cool Springs offers one of the only roof-level patios in town plus a stylish lobby and contemporary guest rooms with Tubelite thermal entrance systems and floor-to-ceiling window wall.

Painting/finishing 52

Painting/finishing Wall Systems Roofing Systems Flooring Systems 52

Specification Product Update

AUGUST 17, 2023

Metal building envelope specialist SIG Building Solutions has launched a warranted twin skin system called ‘Gemello’. Gemello, is a self-supporting roof and wall system consisting of a trapezoidal pre-finished steel liner and outer sheet with a Class A1 non-combustible glass fibre insulation in between.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Roofing Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Warranty 52

Specification Product Update

JUNE 15, 2023

Metal building envelope specialist SIG Building Solutions has launched a warranted twin skin system called ‘Gemello’. Gemello, is a self-supporting roof and wall system consisting of a trapezoidal pre-finished steel liner and outer sheet with a Class A1 non-combustible glass fibre insulation in between.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Roofing Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Warranty 52

GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 21, 2018

Steel/concrete core wall system. This system uses two steel plates that are connected by steel spacing ties, with the cavity then filled with high strength concrete. This system eliminates the need for rebar and formwork. Structural Solutions. High strength concrete. Cement production. Concrete admixtures.

Wall Systems 95

Wall Systems Building Controls Ceiling Systems Structural Systems 95

BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions.

Engineering 105

Engineering Building Codes Structural Systems Flooring Systems 105

GCP Applied Technologies

JUNE 7, 2018

Waterproofing Membranes for Below Grade Structures. Waterproofing Membranes for Below Grade Structures. Waterproofing Below Grade Structures. Water infiltration can cause problems by corroding the structure and damaging materials housed within the building. Dewatering system. Phillip.fry@gc…. September 17, 2018.

Waterproofing Systems 103

Waterproofing Systems Concrete Pouring Structural Systems Foundation Systems 103

Specification Product Update

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Metal building envelope specialist SIG Building Solutions has launched a warranted twin skin system called ‘Gemello’. Gemello, is a self-supporting roof and wall system consisting of a trapezoidal pre-finished steel liner and outer sheet with a Class A1 non-combustible glass fibre insulation in between.

Roofing Systems 52

Roofing Systems Wall Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Warranty 52

Construction Specifier

MARCH 14, 2024

has posted a new document addressing construction-generated moisture and its impact on commercial roofing systems. the trade association for the manufacturers of single-ply roofing systems and related component materials, has posted a new document addressing construction-generated moisture and its impact on commercial roofing systems.

Roofing Systems 64

Roofing Systems Concrete Pouring Painting/finishing Structural Systems 64

BDC Network

APRIL 28, 2023

Colorful Metal Inspiration 1 kcichowicz Mon, 05/01/2023 - 00:00 Voice of the Brand PAC-CLAD | Petersen Voice of the Brand Designing with architectural metal provides the opportunity to use a wide range of durable, low-maintenance colors and finishes that don’t dull or degrade over time.

Wall Systems 105

Wall Systems Roofing Systems Environmental Consulting Green Building 105

GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 21, 2018

According to a recent study by Allied Market Research, the demand for greater energy efficiency and faster construction is driving an increase in the use of precast concrete systems. Precast concrete is often used to create structural systems (columns, beams, floors, girders, etc.), Structural Solutions. Concera Blog #19.

Cost Control 104

Cost Control Structural Systems Building Controls Flooring Systems 104

BDC Network

JANUARY 2, 2024

Compared to typical steel and concrete structures – which equate to 15% of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions – mass timber has the potential to reduce embodied carbon by 40%. Another fundamental structural consideration is to provide sufficient vibrational control – a key feature to ensure safe and accurate lab functionality.

Flooring Systems 113

Flooring Systems Structural Systems Building Standards Building Codes 113

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 9, 2024

This was achieved by drilling oversized holes through the face of the stone and recessing the anchor 1” from face of stone to accommodate a finish patch, thus creating an invisible repair. The ability to tie the face of the original Terra-cotta panels to the back up wall saved the integrity of the landmark building.

Flooring Systems 130

Flooring Systems Property Management Wall Systems Structural Systems 130

GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 28, 2018

Waterproofing protects your structure and the assets within it against damaging moisture, humidity, and floods. Although waterproofing systems account for a small fraction of the cost of an overall building project, if the wrong solution is chosen or it’s installed improperly, the costs of remediation can be tremendous. . May 28, 2018.

Waterproofing Systems 113

Waterproofing Systems Concrete Pouring Structural Systems Wall Systems 113

GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 28, 2018

Waterproofing protects your structure and the assets within it against damaging moisture, humidity, and floods. Although waterproofing systems account for a small fraction of the cost of an overall building project, if the wrong solution is chosen or it’s installed improperly, the costs of remediation can be tremendous. . May 28, 2018.

Waterproofing Systems 104

Waterproofing Systems Concrete Pouring Structural Systems Wall Systems 104

Construction Specifier

JUNE 13, 2023

As part of NYU’s plans for carbon neutrality by 2040, the team incorporated several energy efficient strategies and systems: Expanding the co-generation (CoGen) plant, NYU’s natural-gas-fueled power plant. In addition to an efficient filtration system, the John A. Paulson Center are constructed with an appropriate structural system.

Flooring Systems 97

Flooring Systems Ceiling Systems Structural Systems Roofing Systems 97

Construction Specifier

JULY 6, 2023

By Tammy Schroeder Choosing finishes for commercial buildings’ aluminum-framed vertical fenestration assemblies—windows, curtain wall, storefront, and entrances—often begins by selecting a color. Specialty coatings also can enhance the visual and tactile effects of the finished appearance. Limitations of paint •Fair hardness.

Painting/finishing 52

Painting/finishing Green Building Building Optimization Building Design 52

BDC Network

MAY 29, 2024

Compelling Conversations: Panelized Walls for Multifamily Projects 1 kcichowicz Wed, 05/29/2024 - 10:37 Learn why a Colorado-based framing contractor favors panelized walls over traditional framing in APA’s Compelling Conversations. Ross Cohen explains why the company prefers panelized walls to other framing methods.

Wall Systems 105

Wall Systems Building Code Compliance Site Planning Quality Control 105