Swinerton tops out Charlotte mass timber project
Construction Dive
MAY 31, 2023
Timberlab, a Swinerton subsidiary, supplied cross-laminated beams and a prefabricated structural system.
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Construction Dive
MAY 31, 2023
Timberlab, a Swinerton subsidiary, supplied cross-laminated beams and a prefabricated structural system.
BD+C
MARCH 20, 2023
3 ways prefabrication doubles as a sustainability strategy 0 qpurcell Mon, 03/20/2023 - 11:09 Modular Building Corie Baker, AIA, shares three modular Gresham Smith projects that found sustainability benefits from the use of prefabrication. Utilizing Prefabrication as a Sustainability Strategy 1. for the cases considered.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
by constructing a modular bridge system, that is pre-engineered, with an internal self-supporting superstructure that includes the reinforcing steel and formwork. Once complete, the structure is a fully integral bridge with no joints, bearings or tie-downs. It arrives on-site without the heavy concrete so that its cast-in-place.
Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Prefabricated wall panels are individually manufactured in an offsite fabrication shop, complete with exterior cladding and fenestration, anchor system, water/air/vapor barrier(s) and flashing, insulation , and the structural framing. Example of prefabricated panel installation during construction. by Annemarie R.
The Pro Builder
JUNE 2, 2023
Vero Building Systems , a building materials manufacturing company, has begun production of its lightweight structural concrete insulated panels (SCIP). The SCIP system is composed of three main materials: steel, concrete, and expanded polystyrene (or, styrofoam). But it doesn’t end there.
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 31, 2023
The 140-year-old steel truss structure connects West Newbury, Merrimac and Haverhill residents as well as several Southern New Hampshire towns, making it one of Massachusetts’ most heavily travelled bridges. CCG prefabricates very large, corrosion-resistant panels at its Dayton, Ohio manufacturing facility.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JULY 31, 2023
In the race to meet surging construction demand and reduce risk, the industry is turning to innovative solutions such as prefabrication and modular construction to increase productivity and protect margins. This shift isn't just a passing trend; the prefabricated buildings market is expected to surpass $227.7 Let's dive in.
The Pro Builder
MARCH 8, 2024
A System that Takes Developers and Builders from Design to Completion qpurcell Fri, 03/08/2024 - 11:41 When the team behind the design-build company Shibusa Systems researched the causes of the U.S. Reynolds, cofounder, president, and CEO, Shibusa Systems. The upshot? Fewer people can build many more homes per year.”
BD+C
MARCH 22, 2023
Onsite prefabrication for healthcare construction: It's more than a process, it's a partnership 0 dbarista Wed, 03/22/2023 - 10:32 Project + Process Innovation Prefabrication can help project teams navigate an uncertain market. So, despite market uncertainties, many health systems are pushing forward with their projects.
The Pro Builder
APRIL 22, 2023
The factory-built product was a complete structural package (called ONE Frame in Agorus’ nomenclature), including walls, floors, stairs, ceilings, and roofs. Agorus' framing package for Daybreak included premade floor systems, each panel specifically engineered for its application in the system. What About Design?
Civil + Structural Engineer
JANUARY 30, 2024
. – ASCE’s newest standard, Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) for Pultruded Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Structures , ASCE/SEI 74-23, is intended for use in the design of new buildings and other structures constructed of pultruded fiber–reinforced polymer (FRP) composite structural shapes, connections, and prefabricated building products.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 1, 2023
The panel of experts below, representing the construction, engineering, and building systems industries, explore and explain the many benefits of this alternative construction method. A commercial example of this approach is best represented by a hotel chain located in Redondo Beach, California whose owner chose a modular system.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 25, 2023
This investment reflects the company’s dedication to providing its expertise for even more businesses in the market for everything from data center development to multi-use commercial structures. Tindall’s two business groups have facilities throughout the Mid-Atlantic, Southeastern and South-Central United States.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 30, 2023
Located between Easton, Pennsylvania and Phillipsburg, New Jersey, the historic cantilever truss bridge is the only three-lane vehicular structure in the commission’s system and the most heavily travelled. wide sidewalks to cantilever off the truss structure. CCG designed the new 10.5-ft.-wide
The Pro Builder
JANUARY 2, 2024
Homes That Are Both Prefab and Predesigned qpurcell Tue, 01/02/2024 - 12:51 Prefabricated panels can lead to more efficient home construction. Its prefab panels don’t contain electrical or plumbing systems. But customized designs, even with prefab components, can end up extending the schedule and increasing the budget.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JANUARY 25, 2024
A temporary rider system will be deployed to isolate the works while allowing flows to be maintained. After the pipeline work is completed, a prefabricated GRP discharge chamber will be installed. At the adjacent section, Barhale will repair a 220m length of each main using Cured in Place Pipe (CIPP) relining.
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The community chose schlaich bergermann partner (sbp), known for its creative, elegant, sustainable design of long-span bridges and other structures throughout the world. The design illustrates an appreciation for Buffalo’s rich architectural and industrial heritage, coupled with a desire to create an innovative and optimized structure.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 6, 2023
. — raSmith, a multi-disciplined civil and structural engineering and surveying firm, is proud to announce that four of raSmith’s cold-formed steel engineering projects have garnered recognition, receiving Design Excellence Awards from the Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI). Matsen Distinguished Service Award.
Building Radar
JULY 15, 2024
Prefabrication, often referred to as prefab, is revolutionizing the construction industry. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of prefabrication and how it can enhance construction projects. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of prefabrication and how it can enhance construction projects.
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Photos courtesy StoPanel Affiliate Southern Wall Systems. When prefabrication enters the construction equation, the variables change dramatically. The wall panels can then be transported to a job site where they are hoisted into place and attached to the structure without the need for exterior access. By Tim Salerno.
Commercial Construction Blog
MARCH 27, 2018
Prefabricated elements such as pre-cast concrete walls, which Englewood installed for a Blain’s Farm & Fleet store in Romeoville, Ill., Back then, many “old timers” predicted prefabrication was the future. Labor Efficiencies: Plus, on-site labor needs are more streamlined for prefabricated items.
CivilJungle
JANUARY 25, 2021
Introduction of Space Structure: The construction and development of the frame space structures are going all over the world. In the last few decades, space frames structures gain more importance. Space frames structures are widely used for the construction of large span areas with few interior supports.
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Design Structure Matrix (DSM). Kanban System. Last Planner System (LPS). Location-Based Management System (LBMS). Plan of Conditions and Work Environment or Environmental Management System. Prefabrication and Modularization. Work Structuring and Scheduling. Daily clustering/huddle meeting. Gemba Walk.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
One way to dramatically improve productivity for construction and improve sustainability is to “productize” building systems and common building elements to enable the use of manufacturing methods, enable scale, and increase sustainability – these concepts are the core of Industrialized Construction (IC). . and Hilton use ?modular
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 2, 2023
CCG serves major infrastructure markets from rail and bridge to utility and waterfront with design-build and structural fabrication expertise. Aside from its lightweight and quick installation, FRP is not susceptible to deicing chemicals making it well-suited for bridge and commuter rail structures in cold-weather states.
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%. Cross-laminated timber system’s prefabricated, modular nature and its use of reversible metal connections creates the potential for eventual deconstructability.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 26, 2023
“To responsibly implement this funding, bridge owners and designers must construct cost-effective and resilient structures that will last well into the next century and possibly beyond. Press-Brake Formed Tub Girders Presenter: Jeff Simkins – National Sales Manager–Engineered Support Structures, Valmont Industries, Inc.
BDC Network
JUNE 10, 2024
The term refers to the use of advanced techniques to combine wood products in various layer formats to create structures that are strong and versatile. 100 Rock Row is Maine’s first mass timber structure, striving to improve the wellness and productivity of its tenants by delivering 30% fewer carbon dioxide emissions.
The Pro Builder
APRIL 26, 2023
The company debuted its first home in August 2017, and its prefabricated panelized construction systems promised to be a game-changer for the residential construction industry. LP says it will now focus on investing in its own core businesses such as LP Structural Solutions and LP Smartside Trim & Siding.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 7, 2024
LYDNEY, United Kingdom – Acrow, a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, announced today one of its Mabey Delta structures has been installed in South Lanarkshire, Scotland to replace the ageing Clyde River Bridge. metre-wide carriageway and an additional internal footwalk.
Viewpoint Construction Technology
JUNE 20, 2018
percent of bridges are structurally deficient. The FHWA explains three ABC technologies used to construct these bridges: Prefabricated Bridge Elements and Systems: Bridge components built offsite or adjacent to a site and then installed in place. The Benefits and Risks of Prefabricated Bridges.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 1, 2023
Despite being categorized as structurally deficient, the steel truss bridge services 38,000 vehicles—including nearly 7,000 large commercial freight vehicles—daily. The bridge was constructed in 1936 and mounting maintenance costs and disruptions to service have heightened the need to replace the structure. Another $13.1
BDC Network
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Structural materials such as steel and concrete account for most greenhouse gas emissions due to energy intensive manufacturing processes. Mass timber is an umbrella term for a wide variety of engineered wood products that can structurally replace steel and concrete and lower carbon emissions. Project location matters.
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 19, 2024
By: Rich MacGregor, Technical Writer The growing trend towards above ground pump stations is transforming wastewater collection systems, empowering operators to rise above the challenges of conventional submersible pumps. Components such as pumps, valves, pipes, and control systems were sourced from specialized suppliers.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 23, 2023
The modular steel structure was assembled on site beginning in September 2022 and installed in October using a full cantilever launch with an 80-foot launching nose. The project contractor, Drewery Construction Co., The temporary bridge will be in use until completion of the new bridge, now anticipated to be September 2023. “Our
Construction Specifier
MARCH 5, 2022
Structural silicone glazed (SSG) façade systems are an industry mainstay. In addition, SSG façade systems typically have a service life of 20 to 40 years and are usually dependent on the service life of the glazing materials. By Christopher J. Brandmeier, PE, Bradford S. Carpenter, PE, and Sierra L.
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 1, 2020
After centuries of use, fluid-applied waterproofing continues to evolve as the primary method of structural waterproofing. Historically, humans have used variations of liquid membranes to waterproof their structures since hunters and gatherers used large leaves and tree sap to protect their excess grain from moisture.
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
A facility should also include weight training technologies for performance analytics, specialized equipment and furniture, audiovisual/sound systems, branding, and graphics enhancements as well as thoughtful HVAC, lighting, and hygienic elements and upgrades.
Civil Manage
AUGUST 17, 2023
When arranging residential buildings and other objects, the installation of a drainage system is considered an important final moment in construction. This requires the installation of special prefabricated structures, consisting of metal or plastic parts.
CCR Magazine
DECEMBER 20, 2024
As society pushes further into this frontier, the challenges of building structures that can withstand extreme underwater conditions become increasingly complex. Designing for Extreme Pressure The deeper underwater a structure goes, the greater the pressure it must endure.
Building Radar
JULY 31, 2024
Bamboo : Known for its rapid growth and strength, bamboo is a renewable resource ideal for structural components. Smart Building Systems The integration of technology into building systems enhances functionality and efficiency.
BDC Network
MAY 11, 2023
In the simplest sense, a circular economy is an approach to material lifecycle management guided by three principles: eliminate waste, keep materials in circulation for as long as possible, and regenerate natural systems. These principles are essential, given how construction is estimated to create a third of the world’s waste.
BDC Network
APRIL 20, 2023
Industrialized construction High-volume off-site construction, prefabrication, and on-site construction automation will continue to advance in response to ongoing labor and material challenges. Wally Ford, Client Executive, Structural 9. Edwin Najarian, Client Executive, Structural 13. Gary Bireta, Project Executive 12.
UK Construction Blog
JULY 30, 2024
With this in mind, architects and construction professionals are using the most vanguard techniques and design principles to create the most environmentally-friendly structures possible. Structural Steel Steel is one of the most important materials in sustainable construction. Metal b-decking is a great choice in this regard.
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