Specification Product Update

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Metal building envelope specialist SIG Building Solutions has launched a warranted twin skin system called ‘Gemello’. Gemello, is a self-supporting roof and wall system consisting of a trapezoidal pre-finished steel liner and outer sheet with a Class A1 non-combustible glass fibre insulation in between.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 4, 2023

A presentation on the project is being delivered and the award presented at DFI’s 48th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations , October 31 – November 3 in Seattle. We are very proud of the part we played in being able to bring new life to such an iconic structure,” says Michael Oakland, Ph.D., vice president, Thornton Tomasetti.

Foundation Systems 130

Foundation Systems Wall Systems Roofing Systems Historic Preservation 130

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. The architectural design of curtain walls must be developed alongside increasing demand for high-performing, energy-efficient solutions. Jackson, AIA Photo courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

Wall Systems 93

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Project Management Consulting Steel Fabrication 93

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 18, 2024

The project team, led by STV as the overall task lead and subconsultant to Chen Ryan Associates (CRA), will design plans to replace the existing TPSS while minimizing impacts and delays to the system, maintaining the operational efficiency of MTS’s extensive 65-mile track network and keeping the system’s 300,000 weekday trips on schedule.

Structural Systems 100

Structural Systems Foundation Systems Wall Systems Electrical Systems 100

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Presented by the Copper Development Association (CDA), the NACIA awards celebrate projects across the United States and Canada that feature architectural copper and copper alloys, including roof systems, façades, and wall systems, as well as custom-fabricated elements.

Architecture 264

Architecture Roofing Systems Wall Systems Building Materials 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 27, 2023

Salas O’Brien is excited to announce that its Denver-based structural engineering team has been recognized by the Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) with the first place Design Excellence Award in Non-Building Applications for the CFS design of the Park Union Bridge in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Structural Systems 246

Structural Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Building Design Wall Systems 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 15, 2023

Among other innovative approaches used: ADOT used a bid-alternative method for design, which allowed the contractor to determine economical and supportive foundation systems for each of the bridge’s three piers while taking into account the mountainous terrain. Carrying two lanes of traffic, the bridge is 695.5

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Specification Product Update

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

voestalpine Metsec has recently published the latest version of its Steel Framing Systems (SFS) Specification Manual, the industry’s most comprehensive resource for professionals involved in the specification, installation and use of light gauge steel framing systems.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Structural Systems Quality Assurance Building Codes 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 4, 2024

CLEVELAND, OHIO – MBMA.com: The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) presented Dr. James Fisher with the 2024 Dr. Duane S. Named after MBMA’s original director of research and engineering, this honor is given to a researcher annually for contributions to the advancement of metal building systems. Ellifritt Research Award.

Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Building Materials Manufacturing Wall Systems Structural Systems Building Codes 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

The steps of this project include: Installing Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) improvements including count stations, closed-circuit television (CCTV), and ramp metering to nine on-ramps. Widening seven existing bridge structures between SR-14 and Parker Road. LUKE CAROTHERS is the Editor of Civil + Structural Engineer Magazine.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Siplast, a Standard Industries company, introduces a self-adhered vapor permeable (VP) air and water-resistive barrier (AWB) developed for commercial wall applications — WALLcontrol™ Monolith VP Adhered AWB. For solutions at every level, visit siplast.com.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Building Optimization Structural Systems Building Standards 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Leading schematic design and design development, HGA also served as the engineers-of-record from beginning to end, providing structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP), including lighting design, audio/visual, and telecom/security. Staff entry and exit paths with security systems are choreographed as well, for additional security.

Historic Preservation 201

Historic Preservation Flooring Systems Roofing Systems Wall Systems 201

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 9, 2024

CHICAGO —Magnusson Klemencic Associates (MKA) is pleased to announce The Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (SEAOI) selected Perelman Performing Arts Center in New York City as this year’s Juror’s Favorite/Most Innovative Structure. It opened in September 2023.

Structural Systems 100

Structural Systems Foundation Systems Ceiling Systems Building Design 100

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Additions are commonly made to the side of a building, which simplifies the structure and creates one plane where the new interfaces with the existing. A significant number of MEP systems, some active and some abandoned, needed to be demolished and moved out of the footprint of the tower just under the second floor roof.

Flooring Systems 130

Flooring Systems Building Code Compliance Structural Systems Roofing Systems 130

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 Modular Construction Building Information Modeling (BIM) 246

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

This approach utilizes a pre-engineered, high-performance curtain wall system as a chassis while employing distinctive, bespoke elements on the exterior that are unique to each project to reinforce underlying design concepts. Exterior facade of the Nitro development.

Wall Systems 59

Wall Systems Flooring Systems Structural Systems Building Design 59

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Fortville, Indiana – O’Donnell & Naccarato (O&N), a leading and employee-owned structural engineering firm headquartered in Philadelphia, celebrated the topping out of the new, 151,000 square-foot Fortville Elementary School, which will serve 800 students from grades K-4 in the Mt.

Structural Systems 130

Structural Systems Wall Systems Building Design Budgeting 130

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

As the Middle Tennessee’s first full-service hotel built in nearly a decade, the eight-story, 244-room Hilton Franklin Cool Springs offers one of the only roof-level patios in town plus a stylish lobby and contemporary guest rooms with Tubelite thermal entrance systems and floor-to-ceiling window wall.

Painting/finishing 52

Painting/finishing Wall Systems Roofing Systems Flooring Systems 52

BD+C

MARCH 31, 2023

Voice of the Brand When hurricanes, tornados, extreme temperatures, snow and ice, or salty ocean air have the potential to impact a structure, it is critical to design a building envelope system that will protect the occupants from the elements and deliver a comfortable environment.

Zoning 105

Zoning Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Building Performance Measurement 105

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 27, 2023

Leading marine construction contractor, Red7Marine, has recently completed the installation of three nearshore artificial nesting structures along the East Coast of England on behalf of Ørsted, the global leader in offshore wind. This nearshore artificial nesting structure project is the first of its kind.

Structural Systems 130

Structural Systems Renewable Energy Systems Steel Fabrication Project Management 130

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 29, 2021

In the 20 th century, wall assemblies discretized into multi-layered systems with each playing a distinct role. Over time, designers developed various wall configurations to provide thermal mass and weather protection suitable to particular building and climate parameters. Photo courtesy David E. By David E. Image courtesy PIMA.

Wall Systems 98

Wall Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Fire Protection Systems Building Codes 98

The Pro Builder

APRIL 22, 2023

Rather, it employed an off-site construction method that built all of the wall panels, floor panels, and roof trusses in a nearby factory and assembled them on site in fewer than three days. Agorus' framing package for Daybreak included premade floor systems, each panel specifically engineered for its application in the system.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 246

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Modular Construction Building Materials Manufacturing Flooring Systems 246

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 1, 2023

By Kevin Haynes Designing the transition between an effective air barrier and fenestration, such as curtain wall and storefront, can present challenges for the designer and specifier. A greater amount of moisture is due to air leakage moving through a wall or roof compared to the amount of moisture attributed to vapor diffusion.

Wall Systems 59

Wall Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Controls Manufacturing Cost Control 59

Roads Online

JANUARY 4, 2024

For the first time, a new retaining wall system being used in a level crossing removal is set to innovate infrastructure projects across Australia. The integrated counterforts are jointed onsite to a structural concrete footing, which then forms a highly efficient and robust cantilever retaining wall.

Wall Systems 105

Wall Systems Concrete Pouring Infrastructure Development Risk Management 105

Construction Specifier

JUNE 20, 2023

The building represents a structure made almost entirely of wood with all-electric, refrigerant-free, hydronic heating, and cooling systems. The Mississippi building, serving as Waechter Architecture’s headquarters in Portland, Oregon, features the use of mass timber in almost every aspect of the structure.

Fire Protection System Installation 98

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Flooring Systems Electrical Systems 98

BDC Network

MAY 29, 2024

Compelling Conversations: Panelized Walls for Multifamily Projects 1 kcichowicz Wed, 05/29/2024 - 10:37 Learn why a Colorado-based framing contractor favors panelized walls over traditional framing in APA’s Compelling Conversations. Ross Cohen explains why the company prefers panelized walls to other framing methods.

Wall Systems 105

Wall Systems Building Code Compliance Site Planning Quality Control 105

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 1, 2023

By Kevin Haynes Designing the transition between an effective air barrier and fenestration, such as curtain wall and storefront, can present challenges for the designer and specifier. A greater amount of moisture is due to air leakage moving through a wall or roof compared to the amount of moisture attributed to vapor diffusion.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Controls Manufacturing Cost Control 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 20, 2023

They are isolated from the interior slabs supporting them by structural thermal breaks. For 425 Grand Concourse, however, this presented a challenge because the more advantageous east-west orientation would have blocked sunlight on the adjacent Garrison Park just to the north. The project team opted for a north-south alignment.

Concrete Pouring 130

Concrete Pouring Energy Efficiency Flooring Systems Structural Systems 130

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 29, 2023

Skanska and Cincinnati Public Radio (CPR) were present at the groundbreaking ceremony of the $32 million, 3,252-m 2 (35,000-sf) building, which will feature two on-air studios, two interview studios, one performance studio, 1,022 m 2 (11,000 sf) of office space, and a public gathering area. The building is set to open in winter of 2024.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Roofing Systems Structural Systems Flooring Systems 52

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2024

CAD-PLAN’s software solutions are tailored for glazing contractors and industry professionals for drafting, designing and engineering curtain wall, façade and glazing systems. GlassBuild America presents an opportunity to introduce CAD-PLAN’s solutions and its U.S.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Project Management Consulting Project Management Electrical Systems 52

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The building is constructed with a steel structural frame, with bar joists for support of floor and roof slabs bearing on beams at the exterior wall. At the exterior walls, masonry infill is present between steel members. The building is clad with a brick and limestone veneer.

Masonry 64

Masonry Wall Systems Structural Systems Historic Preservation 64

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%. Another fundamental structural consideration is to provide sufficient vibrational control – a key feature to ensure safe and accurate lab functionality.

Flooring Systems 113

Flooring Systems Structural Systems Building Standards Building Codes 113

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2024

The importance of incorporating lifestyle into design does not stop at the walls of a building. In the built environment, stormwater quality is reduced by pollutants from manmade surfaces and structures. The millennial generation consumed mixed use space, and present indicators are that Gen Z will too.

Sustainability 264

Sustainability Electrical Systems Green Building Site Planning 264

Construction Specifier

JUNE 5, 2024

By Karine Galla Air and water-resistive barrier systems play a crucial role in the longevity and performance of commercial buildings, and safeguarding against issues such as excessive energy consumption and moisture-related damage. In this scenario, impermeable air barriers will most effectively block moisture from entering the wall system.

Building Code Compliance 59

Building Code Compliance HVAC System Installation Renewable Energy Systems Building Materials Manufacturing 59

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Among its notable improvements are a large 70,000-square-foot conference center, a new lobby with floor-to-ceiling views overlooking the ocean, updated glazing systems in communal spaces, and refreshed doors and windows on more than 400 guest rooms. All vision glass areas rely on Viracon VE1-42 insulating laminated glass.

Painting/finishing 52

Painting/finishing Ceiling Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems 52

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 24, 2023

This is a follow-up article speaking to additional questions in this system type. Considerations for the use of exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) overclad solutions. Structural considerations, including thermal bridging and construction costs. The appropriateness of face-sealed systems in certain climate regions.

Masonry 52

Masonry Wall Systems Structural Systems Energy Conservation 52

Specification Product Update

OCTOBER 13, 2023

A major refurbishment project in Dorset has seen a landmark building completely transformed with the use of a BBA-certified StoTherm Mineral external wall insulation system designed by Sto. The StoTherm Mineral M insulation system was installed to the sheathing boards to create a drained and vented cavity.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

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