Construction Specifier

JANUARY 26, 2025

Improving building enclosure performance While energy efficiency might initially suggest well-insulated walls and efficient HVAC systems, controlling air leakage can be just as critical. Uncontrolled air movement through penetrations in the building enclosure can increase energy costs as HVAC systems work harder to condition the air.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2024

The post Enhancing Buildings with Modern Curtain Walling Systems appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Curtain walling is a type of cladding used in construction to protect buildings from weather and enhance their appearance. It doesn’t support structural loads, offering design flexibility and energy efficiency.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 12, 2025

Sterling Structural , a leading manufacturer of cost-effective, pre-fabricated mass timber and hybrid structural systems in North America, today announced the availability of a new Mass Timber Mock-up training kit. The kit incorporates both horizontal and vertical lap joints to highlight their role in wall assemblies.

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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. 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.

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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.

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UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

With rising material costs, environmental concerns, and increasing regulations, contractors and developers are searching for ways to build cost-effective yet durable structures. Benefits of Sustainable Masonry Longer lifespan : Masonry structures can last decades or even centuries, lessening the need for costly repairs or replacements.

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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.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2025

The structure fulfils high requirements in terms of energy efficiency, protection against the environmental influences and noise, durability, low maintenance, moisture regulation and sustainability. The all-in-one system of compatible products with tested and approved individual components covers a wide range of subframe solutions.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Photos courtesy StoPanel Affiliate Southern Wall Systems. When prefabrication enters the construction equation, the variables change dramatically. Crews can manufacture fully fabricated exterior wall panels (including the façade) in a climate-controlled facility with no weather limitations. By Tim Salerno.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

These advancements allow manufacturers to create complex designs with precision while maintaining structural integrity. Quality control systems now include 3D scanning to verify dimensional accuracy and structural testing to confirm load-bearing capabilities before installation begins.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Building Radar

JULY 25, 2024

CLT is a highly sustainable material that offers excellent structural performance, reduced construction times, and lower carbon footprints compared to traditional building materials like concrete and steel. Energy-Efficient Building Systems Energy efficiency remains a cornerstone of green building.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

These multi-layered wall and roofing panels provide a barrier against the elements and improve energy efficiency while providing operational and installation cost savings versus conventional materials. Insulated composite panels are a nonmetallic alternative to IMPs for use on walls or roofs. What are ICPs?

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 29, 2023

The new CPR HQ will utilize CLT in the entire column and beam structure, the second floor, the roof structure, and on a selection of interior shear walls and exterior perimeter walls. The building is set to open in winter of 2024. The project is a collaboration between Skanska, CPR, Emersion DESIGN, Schaefer Inc.,

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cnstrctr

AUGUST 3, 2019

Because I was new I had no idea was this crucial element to the building life safety systems were. Through my investigation I discovered that firestopping can be a range of materials that are installed in joints within walls, ceilings and floors that have a fire rating to slow the spread of fire throughout a structure.

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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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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Special attention is required for the maintenance, sale, and insurance of non-standard homes due to their unique construction materials and the potential for structural issues. Timber frame houses, for instance, leverage engineered design for economical benefits, optimizing timber use and strength in steel or timber systems.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 30, 2021

Water, sun, wind, and temperature damage are among the greatest enemies to a building’s structural integrity, even when encased in precast or exterior masonry. One of these methods includes the development of new rainscreen system technologies built with manufactured or natural stone cladding. By Michael Vaughn.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

The small footprint left little space for staging, and the geometry of the primary habitats meant that formwork coordination and prefabrication efforts would need to account for the numerous life support systems (LSS) and embedments prior to site delivery.

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Trekker Group

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Shoring is a temporary structure that offers support to an unstable environment during a construction project. Fixing bulged walls, repairing cracked walls, pulling down an adjacent structure, and making openings in a wall are just a few other reasons for the use of shoring. meters to 5 meters).

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

DECEMBER 21, 2023

It's a cloud-based model that brings together structured, multidisciplinary data to develop an intelligent model that represents an asset throughout its lifecycle. These dimensions enhance the BIM model and make it more useful throughout the lifecycle of a structure. walls, floors, architecture, etc.). What is 8D BIM?:

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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.

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BDC Network

JULY 20, 2023

Fire-Rated Systems in Light-Frame Wood Construction 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/20/2023 - 09:38 Multifamily Housing Find guidance on designing and building some of the most cost-effective, code-compliant fire-rated construction systems. Designing buildings that provide good fire protection, cost-effectively, can be challenging.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 6, 2023

Ever wondered how concrete structures maintain their shape and strength during construction? As we dive into the various types of shuttering materials and techniques, prepare to be amazed by the innovative systems that enable complex and unique structures to come to life.

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CivilJungle

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

The temporary structure used to support a permanent structure, material , plant, equipment, and people until the construction of the permanent structure has advanced to the stage where it is self-supporting. Falsework includes the foundations , footings , and all structural members supporting the permanent structural elements.

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Natural Building

DECEMBER 6, 2020

WORTHYdomes has designed sustainable dome structures that are also transportable and modular. These domes feature a unique combination of old and new technologies and sustainable construction methods, including earth berm construction, green roofs and walls, passive solar design, and prefabricated composite shells.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

About 1,750 concrete panels used for the metro stations walls ended up having the wrong concrete mix. In addition to adopting automation in administrative and computing tasks, you can also adopt more automation in the actual construction work by using prefabrication. Use Enhanced Communication Tools.

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CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Lintel Block: Bond beam is a horizontal structural element which is generally provided above the brickwork to strengthen the wall. The bond beam imparts horizontal strength in the walls. The bond beams are in case with the Steel reinforcement in grout are the concrete which helps to bind the structure together horizontally.

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CivilJungle

MAY 19, 2021

In the modern construction industry, the term “prefabrication” or “precast” holds a significant value. In cast in situ construction , the concrete casting is done at prefabricated shops which join together with the old concrete surface, and once the concrete is poured, they become inseparable. What Is Bond Breaker?

Concrete Pouring 52

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CivilJungle

JULY 4, 2022

First, we have to select a perfect plot for our structure. When we select a plot for our structure, we have to keep in mind that the selected plot should be located on the roadside and there all services like comminution, transportation and many more are available. Prepare Structural Drawing. Go for Prefabrication Work.

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CivilJungle

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

In the modern construction industry, the term “prefabrication” or “precast” holds a significant value. In cast in situ construction , the concrete casting is done at prefabricated shops which join together with the old concrete surface, and once the concrete is poured, they become inseparable. What Is Bond Breaker?

Concrete Pouring 52

Concrete Pouring Waterproofing Systems Foundation Systems Wall Systems 52

The Korte Company

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Tilt-Up construction features series of concrete panels tilted up into place to form a building’s exterior wall. When the walls are ready, they’re tilted into vertical position and set on foundational footings where they form the external structure of the building. The forms are shaped and rebar cut to match final designs.

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