Construction Today

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Jacksonville-based Haskell, a leader in engineering, construction, and design, has invested $5 million to expand its steel fabrication capabilities. This project, a 20,460-square-foot addition, will support both internal production and external client needs.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

P.Eng, Tamarack Grove Engineering Cody Jones , Bledsoe Tents The modern-day engineered fabric structure, known more universally as a tent, has applications far beyond weddings, social events, and as temporary expansion space. Tents are very easy on the budget, saving between 20% – 25% over the use of steel containers. Sielaff , P.E.,

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Material Storage Steel Fabrication Fire Protection System Installation Building Materials 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

By Shannon Humbert, Legacy Building Solutions Rigid-frame fabric buildings offer a permanent solution for athletic facilities. For many entities, both public and private, the need for an athletics and recreation facility comes down to two options: A permanent brick and mortar building, or a lower-cost fabric bubble.

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Fiberglass conduit is an overall cost-efficient and environmentally sustainable alternative to steel, PVC, clay, copper and other conduit pipe materials and offers benefits such as light weight, corrosion resistance, fire resistance, durability and non-conductivity. “On

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Building Materials Manufacturing Steel Fabrication Structural Systems Infrastructure Development 259

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2023

The benefits of offsite construction, which comprises the manufacturing, planning, design, fabrication, and assembly of building elements offsite are expansive. An entire home shell can be fabricated off site and shipped to the construction location allowing the shell to be erected and enclosed within one month.

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

UK Construction Blog

AUGUST 21, 2023

The post Shaping Industries with Artistry: The Evolution of Custom Stainless Steel Fabrication appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In the heart of industrial progress lies a silent yet powerful force: custom stainless steel fabrication. Custom stainless steel blenders become the alchemists behind uniformity.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 7, 2023

This year, the cadets designed and constructed a 26-foot-long steel cantilevered suspension bridge inspired by the striking Moodna Viaduct and the adjacent Schunnemunk Mountain. I was happy to help the Cadets with their Capstone Project of designing, engineering, and fabricating the Schunnemunk Meadows Bridge.

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Steel Fabrication Engineering Historic Preservation Environmental Impact Assessment 246

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 9, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – The Steel Bridge Task Force, which consists of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA) and American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Steel and Metals Technical Committee, has named John W. Karl Frank, Ph.D., Karl Frank, Ph.D.,

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Steel Fabrication Construction Management Government Works Public Works 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The annual award recognizes individuals who have made significant industry contributions to advance steel as the material of choice for steel bridge supply, production, design, fabrication or construction. The award was presented to David Stoddard at a Steel Bridge Task Force meeting on September 25 in Charlotte, NC.

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Steel Fabrication Material Storage Collaboration Engineering 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Representing the emissions generated throughout the full life cycle of a material–including its sourcing, fabrication, installation, maintenance, and end-of-life phases–embodied carbon is a key factor to consider when trying to reduce the industry’s carbon footprint.

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Steel Fabrication Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Structural Systems 147

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 12, 2023

The Steel Conference is the premier annual event for designers, fabricators, erectors, and construction professionals involved in the design and construction of steel buildings and bridges. For more information, please visit: strongtie.com/solutions/steel-construction.

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Building Resilience Steel Fabrication Structural Systems Building Design 130

Business Facilities

APRIL 21, 2022

W&W|AFCO Steel will add add 115 jobs at a new steel fabrication facility in the former LM Wind Power building at the Port of Little Rock.

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BIM & Beam

APRIL 11, 2018

Detailed Steel Design. Revit users can easily modify structural framing and column elements using new edit tools and apply custom parametric cuts to better accommodate the geometry of elements for a steel connection. There is no more need to install the separate Steel Connections for Revit ® add-in as with previous releases.

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Steel Fabrication Building Information Modeling (BIM) Engineering Building Automation 19

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 5, 2024

Mr. Ruby’s structural engineering career spans over 60 years working for steel fabricators, erectors, contractors, and architects, all the while developing his passion for constructability. Recognized internationally as a structural steel expert, he was a registered engineer in 36 states. Ruby, PE, SE, has retired.

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Steel Fabrication Building Design Building Standards Building Codes 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Fabric building companies offer several services to help ensure successful facility projects. By Eric Donnay, Legacy Building Solutions Decades ago, acquiring a tension fabric structure didn’t require much of a process. In some corners of the fabric structure industry, this type of situation still occurs.

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Steel Fabrication Controls Manufacturing Structural Systems Building Design 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 20, 2024

— Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today the introduction of 2024 versions of its Tekla ® software for constructible Building Information Modeling (BIM), structural engineering and steel fabrication management. Enhanced rebar geometry generation is optimized for fabrication, delivery logistics and site operations.

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) Steel Fabrication Schedule Management Property Management 130

ENR Construction

MAY 28, 2024

giant's link with Unger Steel Group. Supply chain risks, which persist long after the height of the pandemic, have fueled the U.S.

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Steel Fabrication 68

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Dexter Memorial Award Lecture to members of the Steel Bridge Task Force on September 21, 2023, in Denver, Colorado. His lecture topic was “Evaluation of Steel Additive Manufacturing Experimental Results.” Recipients become guests of the Steel Bridge Task Force, which is comprised of leading steel bridge experts.

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Steel Fabrication Environmental Consulting Engineering Infrastructure Development 130

Roads Online

MARCH 25, 2024

Material supplied by Bluebeam Bluebeam has many capabilities that are ideal for the steel industry to get bids done faster and more efficiently. Steel is an essential building material. Read the six key features in Bluebeam that make it essential for the steel industry. Image courtesy of Bluebeam.

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Steel Fabrication Public Works Building Materials Estimating 104

Construction Marketing

MAY 27, 2022

Since fabric buildings are tensile structures, the membrane can be pulled into a three-dimensional surface for developing shading, a roof, or a decorative component. Simply put, they’re a building made of all-steel frames and tarp covers or fabric material. Read on to learn about the advantages of fabric buildings.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 15, 2023

Kettelhut Professor of Civil Engineering , began work on the steel and concrete composite construction system, called SpeedCore, almost a decade ago with the technique’s creator, Ron Klemencic of the engineering firm Magnusson Klemencic Associates. It creates a heat sink, and it provides stiffness to the steel structure. and Terry L.

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Steel Fabrication Concrete Pouring Structural Systems Wall Systems 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

Szyber points out that, while similar structures exist made of steel or glue laminate, the decision to use LVL makes it the first-of-its-kind. Szyber notes the particular challenges of creating a structure that hasn’t been made before, pointing out that the team had to rely on “innovative approaches from design to fabrication to assembly.

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Architecture Steel Fabrication Material Handling Energy Efficiency 130

The Pro Builder

JULY 26, 2023

with the fabrication of the steel frame and assembly of floor and roof panels. Construction of the Prefab 'White House' The construction of the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) began in Panama City, Fla., The home then moved to a staging area in Maryland in advance of the June event.

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Building Resilience Steel Fabrication Building Design Energy Efficiency 246

Construction Specifier

JUNE 20, 2023

The facade of Mayo West Tower in Phoenix, Arizona, for which the cold-formed steel (CFS) fabricator, Digital Building Components, has won an engineering honor. The structure of the building consists of concrete over metal deck with steel moment frames and prefinished exterior CFS non-load bearing wall panels.

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Steel Fabrication Engineering Wall Systems Building Design 95

BD+C

JUNE 6, 2019

Located in a 20,000-sf former steel fabrication warehouse, the Brooklyn Steel concert venue and event space combines old materials like exposed brick, steel, and corrugated metal with new materials such as glass, tile, and stone.

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Steel Fabrication 74

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2024

Positioned adjacent to the fabrication lab, it facilitates the transition of large pieces—from prototyping to presentation. The exposed steel framework is not only logical, but also in harmony with its surroundings. The green roof handles stormwater needs, and efficient MEP systems contribute to environmental stewardship.

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Steel Fabrication Structural Systems Roofing Systems Flooring Systems 111

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Work included demolition and replacement of brick, cast stone, steel and other materials. The old shelf angles were removed and replaced with new stainless steel shelf angles for the new brick. Each concrete balcony was removed and replaced with newly casted, concrete fabricated bases.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Photos courtesy GKD Metal Fabrics. Two chosen weaves, Ellipse 2 and Ellipse 14, feature horizontal patterns with warp wires across the entire surface area made of stainless-steel mesh, adding visual interest. The exterior view of a pedestrian bridge in the Silver Line Rail extension project. View of the interior of a pedestrian bridge.

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Steel Fabrication HVAC Systems Wall Systems Engineering 110

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The project was characterized by the high level of detail of the model (LOD400) with highly-detailed steel structures and precast concrete elements. This took strong collaboration and coordination between Ramboll as the main structural engineer and Peikko (the steel frame producer).

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) Structural Systems Steel Fabrication Building Codes 201

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

CCG serves major infrastructure markets from rail and bridge to utility and waterfront with design-build and structural fabrication expertise. Pultrusion and vacuum infusion molding are the two most common fabrication methods for heavy and civil infrastructure projects.

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Building Materials Manufacturing Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Steel Fabrication Building Materials 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

After consideration from the project team, it was decided to utilize a fabric formed concrete mattress. One interesting aspect of the project modified to allow long-term benefits to the area was the modification of the under-dock slope protection system.

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Engineering Concrete Pouring Plumbing Systems Structural Systems 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The stronger rock of the gorge’s north side will support its stainless-steel structure as it spans across the gorge with a total length of 46 feet, creating a new durable emblem for the park. The inspiring collaboration between sbp, Snøhetta, and OPRHP was key to finding design solutions that will create a new enduring park symbol.”

Historic Preservation 130

Historic Preservation Steel Fabrication Lifts Construction Management 130

Strong Tie

APRIL 11, 2023

Simpson Strong-Tie has added yet another design innovation to a growing suite of products and solutions for structural steel construction. The YLBC connects brace frames in structural steel buildings. The post New Yield-Link® Brace Connection Adds Resiliency to Structural Steel appeared first on Building Strong.

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Steel Fabrication Building Products Distribution Building Resilience Structural Systems 98

Construction Specifier

MAY 2, 2023

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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Energy Efficiency Steel Fabrication Flooring Systems Wall Systems 105

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. For a stand-alone canopy’s structural columns, steel is the material of choice for its variety of reliable performance characteristics. By Kevin Smith.

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Structural Systems Steel Fabrication Wall Systems Roofing Systems 98

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 9, 2023

However, experts now recognize the importance of reducing the embodied carbon in construction projects caused by extracting, fabricating, transporting, installing, maintaining, and disposing of building materials and raw material components.

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Steel Fabrication Building Materials Structural Systems Roofing Systems 130

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 30, 2024

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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