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THINKING OUTSIDE THE STEEL BOX: How the Tent Industry Is Currently Solving 

Civil + Structural Engineer

P.Eng, Tamarack Grove Engineering Cody Jones , Bledsoe Tents The modern-day engineered fabric structure, known more universally as a tent, has applications far beyond weddings, social events, and as temporary expansion space. Tents are very easy on the budget, saving between 20% – 25% over the use of steel containers. Sielaff , P.E.,

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11 Advantages Of Fabric Buildings

Construction Marketing

Since fabric buildings are tensile structures, the membrane can be pulled into a three-dimensional surface for developing shading, a roof, or a decorative component. Simply put, they’re a building made of all-steel frames and tarp covers or fabric material. Read on to learn about the advantages of fabric buildings.

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California State University Monterey Bay Otter Student Union

ENR Construction

Overcoming potential delays ranging from steel fabrication and permits to wildfires and the global pandemic, the three-level facility was substantially complete just two years after construction began.

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5 hidden benefits of mass timber design

BDC Network

Mass timber serves as a low-carbon alternative to steel and concrete, with cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glulam being popular examples of contemporary mass timber products. The International Building Construction Code recognizes the proven safety of mass timber and permits these structural types up to 18 stories.

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In Construction, There’s A Tattletale And There’s What is Right

Best Practices Construction Law

Waukegan Steel, LLC , an employee brought a False Claims Act (FCA) against his employer for false billing and certification on a goverment project. Waukegan was responsible for fabricating and installing the structural steel of project. That employee fabricated the requested welding inspection certificates. Jesse Sloan v.

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Curtain wall design-assist: Navigating the process for success

Construction Specifier

Technological advancements in curtain wall design tools, materials, prototyping, and fabrication techniques offer new avenues for achieving these lofty design and performance goals. In some cases, for example with some state/government projects, design-assist and early award is not permitted as it conflicts with procurement regulations.

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Roosevelt Lofts – San Angelo, TX

The MCP Group

Bid Due Date | February 22, 2024 2:00 PM Project Description 3-story Existing steel and masonry structure to be rehabilitated into 25 apartments and common area. Trades required include but are not limited to ACM Abatement, Select Demolition, Cast in place concrete, Concrete on decks, masonry restoration, CMU, Structural Steel, Misc.