Construction Specifier

JUNE 20, 2024

1 The only exception noted in the code is for a coal tar based roof system. 1 One of the cardinal rules of roof design is to provide adequate slope for drainage of storm water off the roof. 1 One of the cardinal rules of roof design is to provide adequate slope for drainage of storm water off the roof.

Roofing Systems 59

Roofing Systems Piping Installation Concrete Pouring Wall Systems 59

Construction Specifier

JUNE 20, 2024

1 The only exception noted in the code is for a coal tar based roof system. 1 One of the cardinal rules of roof design is to provide adequate slope for drainage of storm water off the roof. 1 One of the cardinal rules of roof design is to provide adequate slope for drainage of storm water off the roof.

Roofing Systems 52

Roofing Systems Piping Installation Concrete Pouring Wall Systems 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 22, 2024

Robert Sage Careers has offices in Tampa, Florida and provides executive recruiting services for the metal building systems and engineered structures industries. SWD Urethane is a supplier of spray foam insulation products for walls and roofs and is headquartered in Mesa, Arizona.

Renewable Energy Systems 261

Renewable Energy Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Building Codes Roofing Systems 261

Construction Specifier

APRIL 22, 2022

Freestanding canopy systems can be specified for numerous project applications, fabricated with a choice of materials, and engineered to meet a range of performance requirements. Unlike attached canopy systems that typically designate a building’s entrances, these stand-alone structures are multifunctional. Structural support.

Structural Systems 98

Structural Systems Steel Fabrication Wall Systems Roofing Systems 98

The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

This model was instrumental in evaluating numerous design elements and options, including: window sizes and the solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) and thermal rating (U-factor) for each window unit; roof types; wall thicknesses; insulation thermal (R-) values; and the impact of various exterior colors on the home’s overall thermal performance.

Renewable Energy Systems 243

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation Wall Systems 243

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.

Fire Protection System Installation 238

Fire Protection System Installation Building Materials Manufacturing Fire Protection Systems Building Resilience 238

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.”

Plumbing Systems 264

Plumbing Systems Roofing Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems 264

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

Construction Specifier

MARCH 14, 2024

has posted a new document addressing construction-generated moisture and its impact on commercial roofing systems. the trade association for the manufacturers of single-ply roofing systems and related component materials, has posted a new document addressing construction-generated moisture and its impact on commercial roofing systems.

Roofing Systems 103

Roofing Systems Concrete Pouring Painting/finishing Structural Systems 103

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 4, 2023

This project ranks among the largest Thornton Tomasetti has designed for a tied back soldier pile and lagging system and is the most complex with regards to numbers and complexity of tieback installation. “We 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.,

Foundation Systems 130

Foundation Systems Wall Systems Roofing Systems Historic Preservation 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Underground utility tunnels play a vital role in the continuous functioning of utility services on campus such as steam, chilled water, electricity, domestic water, and telecom systems, housing and protecting the piping and cables necessary to each. found a stretch of brick tunnel from the 1920s in surprisingly good condition given its age.

Piping Installation 130

Piping Installation Structural Systems Wall Systems Inspection 130

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Renovation work included significant reinforcement of the original structure, restoration of historic interior trim, and upgrading modern mechanical and fire safety systems through original masonry walls. Many of the original doors have been restored and fixed in place on unit walls and throughout hallways.

Historic Preservation 59

Historic Preservation HVAC System Installation Wall Systems HVAC Systems 59

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 9, 2023

3, 2023) Western Specialty Contractors – Minneapolis Branch is nearing completion of a project to restore a masonry wall section of the historic Wesley Church located at 101 E. Louis, MO, Aug. in downtown Minneapolis, MN. Substance Church contracted with Western in May 2023 to restore the building’s façade. Western is headquartered in St.

Historic Preservation 244

Historic Preservation Specialty Contracting Masonry Wall Systems 244

The Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

13, WPBF 25 reports, and uses a building system consisting of blocks that interlock much like toy Lego bricks. Renco, short for renewable composite, claims its blocks are 23 times stronger than concrete, are less expensive, and that projects using its building system can be finished more quickly than traditional construction.

Building Resilience 130

Building Resilience Roofing Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems 130

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

a global leader in metal roof attachments, helped them to achieve their goals. Inspired by the sleek, minimalist design ethos of their Scandinavian headquarters, the new structure embodies modernity while prioritizing eco-consciousness. Together, the metal rooftop solar systems produce 228kW.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Roofing Systems HVAC System Installation Wall Systems 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 18, 2024

One of the most compelling things about working at SGH is the commitment to continuing education and in-house knowledge sharing among the building enclosure and structural industry experts across our offices,” said Colleen. “I

Building Commissioning 130

Building Commissioning Building Design Project Management Consulting Roofing Systems 130

Construction Specifier

MARCH 14, 2024

has posted a new document addressing construction-generated moisture and its impact on commercial roofing systems. the trade association for the manufacturers of single-ply roofing systems and related component materials, has posted a new document addressing construction-generated moisture and its impact on commercial roofing systems.

Roofing Systems 64

Roofing Systems Concrete Pouring Painting/finishing Structural Systems 64

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

BDC Network

JULY 19, 2024

The Role of Diaphragms and Shear Walls in Creating Resilient Structures 1 kcichowicz Fri, 07/19/2024 - 11:00 MFPRO+ Blog Guide to incorporating diaphragms and shear walls into your next building project design. Diaphragms and Shear Walls Defined A diaphragm is a flat structural unit acting like a deep, thin beam.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Roofing Systems Structural Systems Flooring Systems 52

The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Department of Energy’s Home Energy Score (HES) , which assesses the energy efficiency of a home based on its structure and heating, cooling, and hot-water systems, has a greater influence on home sale prices across the country. The units also include a quick-hang bracket system, making one-person installation easier.

Energy Efficiency 246

Energy Efficiency HVAC System Installation Sustainability HVAC Systems 246

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

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. Rain landing on the low slope roof runs down to roof drains over the mechanical rooms.

Historic Preservation 201

Historic Preservation Flooring Systems Roofing Systems Wall Systems 201

The Pro Builder

MAY 22, 2023

To do so, he combined and optimized several commercially available materials, products, systems, and practices—including insulated concrete forms (ICFs), structural insulated panels (SIPs), and a “plug-and-play” ducting system—that currently live outside the mainstream of the housing industry.

Roofing Systems 130

Roofing Systems HVAC System Installation Renewable Energy Systems Wall Systems 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 28, 2024

Eventually, California’s HSR system will link more than 800 miles of rail, by way of up to 24 stations. s historic rail station for use as the first component of the intermodal high-speed rail commuter station. s historic rail station for use as the first component of the intermodal high-speed rail commuter station.

Historic Preservation 100

Historic Preservation Fire Protection Systems Structural Systems Roofing Systems 100

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Unique in its design, the structure at 555 Greenwich was designed to fit seamlessly with neighboring 345 Hudson. For Hines and the teams working on the 555 Greenwich project, the question became whether to build “the best old building, or the first of the new generation of structures in New York,” says Rodney.

Structural Systems 130

Structural Systems Energy Efficiency Project Management Consulting Building Design 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 19, 2024

The proposed enhancements will expand the facility’s footprint, boost inspection capabilities, reorganize traffic flow through improved lane systems, enhance lighting, install canopy systems and ensure the provision of a secure detention area. The facility’s exterior is deteriorating, and its old building systems must be replaced.

Renewable Energy Systems 263

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Electrical Systems Building Materials 263

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2022

When installing a new or replacement low-slope roof, the right components can dramatically improve the system’s performance and longevity. One key strategy for reducing the built environment’s impact on climate change is through the construction of more energy-efficient building envelope systems. by Marcin Pazera, PhD.

Energy Efficiency 102

Energy Efficiency Roofing Systems Wall Systems Structural Systems 102

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 27, 2023

The work of these architects and building professionals shows why copper’s adaptability sets the highest standard for sustainable roofs, cornices, cladding, wall systems, and decorative ornamentation.” “Copper fulfills an amazing variety of practical and aesthetic functions. with metal work by Exterior Sheet Metal, Inc.

Architecture 130

Architecture Roofing Systems Historic Preservation Wall Systems 130

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 23, 2024

Eco-friendly building ideas are pivotal for this shift, focusing on reducing carbon footprints and improving energy efficiency in homes and commercial structures. The integration of green spaces, such as roof gardens or vertical forests, takes eco-friendly building ideas beyond mere structural concerns.

Building Design 62

Building Design Renewable Energy Systems Sustainability Roofing Systems 62

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Rigid-Frame Design A turning point for fabric buildings came 13 years ago when Legacy Building Solutions first introduced fabric structures that featured a structural steel I-beam frame. Prior to this, tension fabric structures had typically relied upon hollow-tube, web truss framing systems.

Steel Fabrication 130

Steel Fabrication HVAC System Installation Structural Systems Fire Protection System Installation 130

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The New American Home (TNAH) 2023 not only showcases stunning design and views of the Las Vegas Valley but also serves as a model of high performance in home design, from the home's natural resource efficiencies and renewable energy systems to the healthy, comfortable indoor environment it provides for its owners.

Energy Efficiency 130

Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Systems HVAC System Installation Sustainability 130

Civiconcepts

MARCH 4, 2021

The seismic force-resisting system in structural engineering is designed to resist lateral forces like earthquake shocks, and wind loads are called shear walls. Constructing the shear wall is described in the ‘international Building Code’ and ‘International Residential Code’. What Is a Shear Wall?…

Wall Systems 98

Wall Systems Roofing Systems Building Codes Flooring Systems 98

BDC Network

JUNE 5, 2023

27 important questions about façade leakage 0 dbarista Mon, 06/05/2023 - 10:31 Cladding and Facade Systems Walter P Moore’s Darek Brandt discusses the key questions building owners and property managers should be asking to determine the health of their building's façade. What type of roof system is on your structure?

Roofing Systems 52

Roofing Systems Wall Systems Structural Systems Waterproofing Systems 52

BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions.

Engineering 105

Engineering Building Codes Structural Systems Flooring Systems 105

Wolgast Corporation

JUNE 14, 2023

Precast Concrete Wall Panel Options for Construction Efficiency Construction efficiency is a critical factor that can significantly impact timelines and overall project success. Wall panel system construction is gaining popularity due to its labor and time savings to erect a building envelope.

Concrete Pouring 91

Concrete Pouring Wall Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Structural Systems 91