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Offsite vs. Onsite Construction Part 2

Civil + Structural Engineer

In Part II of a two-part series, industry pros focus on the multiple benefits offered by offsite construction with increased challenges from inflation, labor shortages, materials availability, and a push to increase sustainability on construction projects. Weber, IOM, CGP, CSI, National Business Development Manager, The Euclid Chemical Co.

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Trimble Announces 2024 Tekla Global BIM Awards Winners

Civil + Structural Engineer

In this biennial competition, the world’s most impressive structural construction projects that use Tekla solutions are judged in eight categories on criteria such as Use of BIM and Collaboration, Innovative Use of Tekla Software, Constructibility, Environmental Benefits and Cool Factor.

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Curtain wall design-assist: Navigating the process for success

Construction Specifier

Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. Technological advancements in curtain wall design tools, materials, prototyping, and fabrication techniques offer new avenues for achieving these lofty design and performance goals. Jackson, AIA Photo courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

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Harvard University’s new building features hydroformed facade for energy efficiency

Construction Specifier

Harvard University Science and Engineering Complex (SEC) in Boston, Massachusetts, uses a specially designed hydroformed tensile facade system made of stainless steel to maximize energy efficiency and provide occupant comfort. The facade’s stainless-steel material is both delicate and lightweight, mimicking the qualities of fabric.

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Material health: Metal fabric in healthcare design

Construction Specifier

By Dale Payne Photos ©Moris Moreno Photography/courtesy GKD Metal Fabrics Pandemic-level illness, a nationwide mental health crisis, and healthcare worker burnout are fueling a reimagined future for America’s healthcare infrastructure. Why metal fabric? percent annually this year and next.

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Birdair Debuts PTFE Membrane Amphitheater at Doral Park

CCR Magazine

The amphitheater a core element of the multi-phase $168 million Doral Central Park project was celebrated earlier this year at the grand opening of the parks eastern portion. PTFE tensile membrane roof and will serve as a prime destination for concerts, shows, cultural events and more in the Doral area. Bliss & Nyitray, Inc.,

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Revit 2017 - New Features and Enhancements

Revit OpEd

Global Parameters (2016R2) - This permits us to create a parameter at the top of a project and then associate it with individual element's parameters. We can associate global parameters with a type property for an element and with instance or type project parameters. We can transfer global parameters between projects.