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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Transportation & Infrastructure

Civil + Structural Engineer

After consideration from the project team, it was decided to utilize a fabric formed concrete mattress. million square feet of concrete and asphalt pavement Sunport Boulevard Extension | Bohannan Huston, Inc. Initially, the plan was to place loose rip-rap rock on the slope to prevent material sloughing.

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Trimble Announces 2024 Tekla Global BIM Awards Winners

Civil + Structural Engineer

The project was characterized by the high level of detail of the model (LOD400) with highly-detailed steel structures and precast concrete elements. This took strong collaboration and coordination between Ramboll as the main structural engineer and Peikko (the steel frame producer).

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Reaching a new level of sophistication with panelized construction

Construction Specifier

Some panels have pre-installed windows, plumbing, and electrical rough-ins, and sheathed on one side, but not taped and finished. Panels can be made of dimensional lumber, cross-laminated timber (CLT), cold-formed steel (CFS), structural steel, concrete, or a combination of these systems. Then they are shipped and erected.

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Setting a higher standard for flush-frame connections

Construction Specifier

Steel joists with flush-frame connections offer up to 35 percent weight savings compared to wide-flange beams, while providing equivalent floor stiffness and vibration performance. These standards for flush-frame end connections reduce design time, accelerate joist and girder fabrication, and streamline erection.

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Adventures in Renovation: The Historic Courthouse and the Stair and Elevator Tower Conundrum

Civil + Structural Engineer

New micropiles were drilled to support the tower foundations and massive structural steel columns were set in place to support the tall tower. With the asymmetrical loading of the tower elements, the steel structure was erected out of plumb so that once it was fully assembled and loaded the tower would right itself and become level.

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Oregon architect’s HQ: Northwest’s first ‘all-wood’ mass timber project

Construction Specifier

Apart from a weathering steel “rain jacket” on the exterior and concrete flooring, the interior surfaces showcase the natural beauty of exposed wood, eliminating the need for additional finishes or fireproofing. The architect claims it to be Oregon’s first all-wood project.

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Construction Price Trends – Q2 2023

The MCP Group

Plumbing/HVAC Market: COSTS TRENDING We anticipate cost and supply issues with plumbing and HVAC trades well into 2023. The use of smart technology and a focus on sustainability is becoming very popular in the plumbing industry. Structural steel is everywhere. Labor shortages will continue for the trades as well.