Construction Specifier

MARCH 17, 2025

This weeks quiz is from Curtain wall design-assist: Navigating the process for success by John A. This quiz explores key concepts in curtain wall design and procurement, including the role of design-assist in optimizing constructability, cost control, and project efficiency. Installing the curtain wall system on-site 3.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Building Code Compliance Cost Control Energy Efficiency 52

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.

Building Materials Manufacturing 246

Building Materials Manufacturing Steel Fabrication Building Information Modeling (BIM) Modular Construction 246

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.

Prefabrication 52

Prefabrication Wall Systems Controls Manufacturing Cost Control 52

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.

Building Performance Measurement 264

Building Performance Measurement Building Materials Manufacturing Modular Construction Building Codes 264

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 12, 2024

Compressed and deformed perimeter gasket and disruption of insufficiently cured sealant resulting from premature handling and improper bunking of a unitized curtain wall unit. Damage that occurred to the edge of a prefabricated wall panel was discovered when it was unpacked on-site due to lack of protection during shipment.

Prefabrication 105

Prefabrication Quality Assurance Wall Systems Curing 105

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.

Modular Construction 109

Modular Construction Prefabrication Millwork Building Materials Manufacturing 109

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.

Building Code Compliance 64

Building Code Compliance Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Fire Protection System Installation 64

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. Floor & Roof Systems Users will learn panel-to-panel spline connections that are critical to a buildings lateral strength.

Structural Systems 52

Structural Systems Wall Systems Roofing Systems Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 6, 2023

Pat has more than 40 years of experience in structural engineering that includes the application of many of the latest technologies and design concepts to both load-bearing structures and a wide variety of curtainwall and prefabricated systems.

Engineering 130

Engineering Structural Systems Ceiling Systems Foundation Systems 130

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Reduce structural load, leading to savings on foundations and support systems. By strategically placing masonry walls to absorb and release heat, buildings can reduce heating and cooling costs without additional energy use. They also enhance indoor comfort while minimizing reliance on HVAC systems.

Masonry 52

Masonry Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency 52

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2025

Fischer faade systems provide advantages in terms of technology, energy and cost-effectiveness, with the added benefits of safety and flexible design options. The all-in-one system of compatible products with tested and approved individual components covers a wide range of subframe solutions.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Wall Systems Structural Systems 52

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. Pushing Home Building Toward Off-Site Construction Founded in Ireland in 2015, Entekra launched its U.S. operations in 2016 in Ripon, Calif.,

Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Building Materials Manufacturing Prefabrication Building Automation Building Materials 130

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

Quality control systems now include 3D scanning to verify dimensional accuracy and structural testing to confirm load-bearing capabilities before installation begins. These wooden elements often incorporate with metal and glass to create fusion systems that blend traditional warmth with contemporary clean lines.

Staircases 52

Staircases Building Materials Manufacturing Engineering Controls Manufacturing 52

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.

Roofing Systems 52

Roofing Systems Foundation Systems Wall Systems Prefabrication 52

BDC Network

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Walls, roofs, windows and heating systems overcome the unpredictability of nature by keeping it outside. A prefabricated “office in a box” enables employees to immerse themselves in nature and can adapt to changing work needs or weather conditions. Courtesy NBBJ 2.

Green Building 104

Green Building Wall Systems Landscaping Prefabrication 104

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?

Building Materials Manufacturing 100

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Energy Efficiency Heavy Lifting Transportation 100

Building Radar

JULY 25, 2024

Energy-Efficient Building Systems Energy efficiency remains a cornerstone of green building. Innovations in HVAC systems, smart lighting, and advanced insulation materials are helping buildings achieve unprecedented levels of energy efficiency. For detailed research on energy-efficient systems, refer to this ScienceDirect article.

Green Building 52

Green Building Renewable Energy Systems Sustainability Energy Efficiency 52

BDC Network

JANUARY 2, 2024

With most of a building’s embodied carbon embedded in its structural system, mass timber's ability to significantly reduce the use of steel materials in a lab project presents a remarkable advantage. Exceeding Class A status, this concept is primed for execution and would serve as a flagship property for any portfolio.

Flooring Systems 113

Flooring Systems Structural Systems Building Standards Building Codes 113

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.

Building Performance Measurement 130

Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Facility Management Structural Systems 130

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2024

the innovative world leader in claddings, air barriers, coatings, and restoration systems, announces the launch of Sto Strike Defense, an ultra-high impact puncture resistant solution designed to protect EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems) from punctures caused by woodpeckers, as well as blunt and sharp objects.

Wall Systems 59

Wall Systems Building Resilience Building Codes Building Materials Manufacturing 59

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 project is a collaboration between Skanska, CPR, Emersion DESIGN, Schaefer Inc., and Neyer Properties.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Roofing Systems Structural Systems Flooring Systems 52

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Ancient Egyptians perfected bitumen emulsion to seal and protect walls from the Nile River. Many challenges associated with sheet membrane waterproofing systems, such as ‘fish mouths,’ uneven seams, difficult end lapping, and complexity of installing a straight flat sheet on a polygonal structure, are eliminated in a fluid-applied system.

Waterproofing Systems 98

Waterproofing Systems Roofing Systems Structural Systems Building Materials 98

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. Geospatial data analysis Geographic information systems (GIS), subsurface utility engineering (S.U.E.),

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 98

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Renewable Energy Systems Green Building Building Standards 98

Trekker Group

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

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. This method is not suitable for areas with a high water table, although grouting the gaps in the pile can help form a watertight wall. meters to 5 meters).

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Concrete Pouring Structural Systems Prefabrication 52

ENR Construction

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Despite a 10-month delay due to the pandemic, the $49-million, four-story residence hall was completed three months early and under budget thanks to a proactive preconstruction phase design-assist effort, stringent construction protocols and offsite prefabrication of exterior wall and building system components.

Wall Systems 36

Wall Systems Prefabrication Budgeting Building Design 36

UK Construction Blog

JULY 30, 2024

Prefabrication techniques are also improving the sustainability of steel structures. Advanced green roofs and cool roof systems even have great energy efficiency benefits. Cross-Laminated Timber Cross-laminated timber is a type of prefabricated, solid engineered wood paneling.

Building Materials 64

Building Materials Sustainability Steel Fabrication Roofing Systems 64

Construction Specifier

JUNE 30, 2021

One of these methods includes the development of new rainscreen system technologies built with manufactured or natural stone cladding. Already a $116-plus million global industry in 2018, rainscreen wall system revenues are expected to reach $60.75 What are rainscreen wall systems and cladding?

Masonry 52

Masonry Wall Systems Building Resilience Building Materials Manufacturing 52

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.

Construction Management 105

Construction Management Building Automation Material Handling Project Management 105

Autodesk Construction Cloud

APRIL 3, 2023

The healthcare industry is no stranger to using industrialized production methods, such as modular construction and prefabrication. How has prefabrication changed how we design, plan, and build? Prefabrication (prefab) is upending the traditional design process. In my experience, even the most flexible systems have limits.

Prefabrication 52

Prefabrication Building Materials Manufacturing Building Design Building Materials 52

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 24, 2023

the innovative North American leader in exterior claddings, air barriers, coatings, and building restoration solutions, has launched the Sto Wall Selector tool, which is the latest in a suite of online, self-help tools on www.stocorp.com. For more information and to use the Sto Wall Selector, visit www.stocorp.com/wall-selector-wizard/.

Wall Systems 40

Wall Systems Painting/finishing Building Design Prefabrication 40

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Attendees can explore a wide array of products, including flooring, insulation, and complete wall systems like panel and cast/spray hemp-lime installations. We have Tiger Fiber (Missouri), who recently teamed up with US Heritage Group (Illinois) to scale the prefabricated SIP panel developed in the UK over three decades ago.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Flooring Systems Wall Systems Building Materials 52

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 16, 2024

the innovative world leader in claddings, air barriers, coatings, and restoration systems, has broken ground on a new manufacturing facility in Muncipio de Dalina, Victoria, Nuevo Leon. This system will not only promote sustainability but also enable the tracking of collected rainwater for metric evaluation.

Project Management Consulting 52

Project Management Consulting Building Materials Manufacturing Wall Systems Facility Management 52

Natural Building

DECEMBER 6, 2020

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. Top benefits and features of these domes include: Simplicity — Easy and fast to assemble and maintain.

Modular Construction 52

Modular Construction Plumbing Systems Roofing Systems Structural Systems 52

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Timber frame houses, for instance, leverage engineered design for economical benefits, optimizing timber use and strength in steel or timber systems. Concrete system built houses, like the prefabricated concrete houses found in the post-war examples in the UK, represent a significant portion of non-standard construction homes.

Steel Fabrication 64

Steel Fabrication Building Standards Structural Systems Roofing Systems 64

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. Wall Systems The following examples show an Underwriters Laboratory Inc. of the 2021 IBC.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Building Code Compliance Ceiling Systems 52

Granger Construction

JULY 7, 2023

Utilizing design assist partners for mechanical, electrical, fire suppression, steel, exterior wall system and glazing proved highly successful as early input during design led to more efficient sequencing and mitigated issues in the field that would have cost significant time at critical points.

Schedule Management 52

Schedule Management Building Materials Manufacturing Wall Systems Project Management 52

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Gilbane worked closely with Perkins + Will and trade partners to focus on ways to streamline the construction schedule, including the use of prefabricated exterior walls, unitized curtainwall components, and prefabricated racks of MEP components to achieve an aggressive schedule and deliver this beautiful facility.

Prefabrication 52

Prefabrication Facility Management Building Design Schedule Management 52