The Construction Index

JUNE 17, 2025

More than 30 bosses of UK constructional steelwork fabrication companies have written to business secretary Jonathan Reynolds seeking a new deal for steel. But steelmaking does not stand alone; it depends on a robust supply chain of domestic fabricators , engineers, and constructors.

Steel Fabrication 59

Steel Fabrication Construction Equipment Procurement Building Resilience 59

ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

based architect—SOM—to serve as collaborating architect and architect-of-record to help with local codes, seismic requirements, structural engineering and navigating construction. The building can move 5 ft laterally in any direction thanks to a state-of-the-art seismic protection system with 56 base isolators. SOM joined in 2015.

Fire Protection System Installation 68

Fire Protection System Installation Flooring Systems Concrete Pouring Structural Systems 68

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System. Construction Management Co.:

Engineering 264

Engineering Concrete Pouring Plumbing Systems Structural Systems 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This launch project, initiated in August 2023, introduced a new methodology to the U.S. by constructing a modular bridge system, that is pre-engineered, with an internal self-supporting superstructure that includes the reinforcing steel and formwork. It arrives on-site without the heavy concrete so that its cast-in-place. .”

Steel Fabrication 275

Steel Fabrication Heavy Lifting Transportation Modular Construction Structural Systems 275

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

(UF), a leading manufacturer of quality fiberglass pipe, conduit and bridge drain infrastructure systems based in Springfield, Ohio. UF’s high-performance fiberglass conduit products are produced by winding the material in exacting patterns, which results in stronger and lighter structures over steel.

Building Materials Manufacturing 259

Building Materials Manufacturing Steel Fabrication Structural Systems Infrastructure Development 259

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.

Building Resilience 130

Building Resilience Steel Fabrication Structural Systems Building Design 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The season of celebration and joyous reunion will soon be upon us, and Civil+Structural Engineer Magazine is proud to kickstart the season of celebration by announcing our 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement.

Engineering 130

Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Environmental Consulting 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 15, 2024

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.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 201

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

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.

Steel Fabrication 130

Steel Fabrication Concrete Pouring Structural Systems Wall Systems 130

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Paschen, Cattan had two stints with the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), most recently as vice-president, responsible for certification. He also has a master of science degree in civil engineering (structural) from IIT. Cattan will replace Mike Kesselmayer, who will retire from the position at the end of 2023.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 104

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Steel Fabrication Quality Control Structural Systems 104

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.

Steel Fabrication 95

Steel Fabrication Engineering Wall Systems Building Design 95

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

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.

Wall Systems 104

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Project Management Consulting Steel Fabrication 104

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Through May 2023, six months into its existence, more than 1.1 This massive capital construction project was undertaken to provide high-capacity transit service between the Dulles corridor and Downtown Washington DC and expand the reach of the existing regional rail system. million trips were recorded on the new extension.

HVAC System Installation 130

HVAC System Installation Steel Fabrication HVAC Systems Material Storage 130

OmTrak

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Buildings, beyond being bricks and mortar, unfold stories etched in steel and glass, tales of human ambition, creativity, and, let’s be honest, pocketbooks that might be the envy of Midas himself. billion, as of April 2012, reflects the challenges and intricacies involved in creating a structure that embodies hope and strength.

Building Resilience 90

Building Resilience Architecture Building Design Estimating 90

Granger Construction

MARCH 13, 2023

Monday, March 13, 2023 | Congratulations to the Grand Rapids Community College ATC Secchia Piazza project team as they were honored with a Washtenaw Contractors Association 2023 Pyramid Award on Friday, March 10 for Best Project Team for projects $3 – $25 million. The Architect on the project was Progressive AE.

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems Roofing Systems Flooring Systems Steel Fabrication 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 31, 2023

billion by 2023 , with a steady CAGR of 6.85%. In fact, more than 90% of respondents to the Autodesk 2023 State of Design & Make report say that upskilling is important to their companies. Design and BIM Prefabrication is all about building a structure's elements offsite and assembling them on location.

Prefabrication 98

Prefabrication Building Information Modeling (BIM) Modular Construction Building Materials Manufacturing 98

Construction Specifier

APRIL 17, 2023

The Center for the Arts in Crested Butte, Colorado, was recently crowned the winner of Woodworks’s 2023 Wood Design Awards. The Center for the Arts in Crested Butte, Colorado, was recently crowned the winner of Woodworks’s 2023 Wood Design Awards. Photos courtesy Steinberg Hart.

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems Wall Systems Structural Systems Flooring Systems 52

The MCP Group

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Bid Due Date | March 9, 2023 2:00 PM Project Description Existing 5-story heavy timber frame and masonry building. 2021 Addenda Lee-Lofts-Addendum-1-3-6-23 Pre-Bid/Job Walk Information A pre-bid meeting and job walk will be held March 1st, 2023 at 10:00 AM CST. Will be restored into a 50-unit apartment building.

Steel Fabrication 40

Steel Fabrication Building Permits Carpentry Masonry 40

The MCP Group

AUGUST 14, 2023

Bid Due Date | August 31, 2023 2:00 PM Project Description New Construction of a 4-story wood-framed hotel that will include but not be limited to cast-in-place concrete, unit masonry, Manufactured masonry veneer, structural steel, metal fabrications, rough carpentry, wood trusses, finish carpentry, wood casework, FRP, waterproofing, building insulation, (..)

Fire Protection Systems 40

Fire Protection Systems Carpentry Steel Fabrication Painting/finishing 40

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 31, 2023

MODLOGIQ , the leader in SMART OFF-SITE CONSTRUCTION, has begun transport and installation of the more than 200 modules that comprise the Athens Medical Campus—less than 12 months after fabrication began. Transport began the week of October 2, 2023, with installation at the site beginning October 16, 2023.

HVAC System Installation 52

HVAC System Installation Modular Construction Building Information Modeling (BIM) HVAC Systems 52

The MCP Group

JUNE 26, 2023

Bid Due Date | July 19, 2023 2:00 PM Project Description New Construction of a 4 story wood framed hotel that will include but not be limited to cast-in-place concrete, unit masonry, Manufactured masonry veneer, structural steel, metal fabrications, rough carpentry, wood trusses, finish carpentry, wood casework, FRP, waterproofing, building insulation, (..)

Fire Protection Systems 40

Fire Protection Systems Carpentry Steel Fabrication Painting/finishing 40

The MCP Group

JUNE 26, 2023

Bid Due Date | July 19, 2023 2:00 PM Project Description New Construction of a 4-story wood-framed hotel that will include but not be limited to cast-in-place concrete, unit masonry, Manufactured masonry veneer, structural steel, metal fabrications, rough carpentry, wood trusses, finish carpentry, wood casework, FRP, waterproofing, building insulation, (..)

Fire Protection Systems 40

Fire Protection Systems Carpentry Steel Fabrication Painting/finishing 40

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 21, 2024

The post Find About the Latest News on Steel Used to Build the UK Wedgetail Facility, the Dispute Over UK Parliament’s £22bn Renovations, Innocrete3d Launches UK 3dcp, and a Timber in Construction Roadmap Should Start With Education appeared first on UK Construction Blog. It can carry 10 mission people and is piloted by two.

Fire Protection System Installation 64

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Cost Control Government Works 64

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

In 2023, the construction industry grappled with the lingering effects of supply chain disruptions, inflation, and ever-present labor shortages —a narrative that has become all too familiar. increase in total construction spending in Q3 of 2023. CAGR from 2023 to 2028.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 138

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Project Management Consulting Building Automation Project Management 138

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Using a high-quality, carefully designed system such as heavy timber construction offers many advantages to off-site construction. Useful for all major structural components, including floors, interior walls, exterior walls, and roofs. Timber framing boasts a lower embodied carbon footprint than steel or concrete materials.

Lean Construction 52

Lean Construction Green Building Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Building Materials Manufacturing 52

UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

With the acquisition of many companies from Saint-Gobain, including Jewson, Jewson Major Building Solutions, Jewson Partnership Solutions, Frazer, Minster, JP Corry, Normans, and International Timber, STARK UK was formally founded on 1st March 2023. million in 2023, the firm’s pre-tax profit for the year ending 30 September 2024 was 1.04

Building Controls 52

Building Controls Contracts Quality Control Real Estate Development 52

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. In a May 2023 update, the bill earmarked $40 billion for bridges alone and $66 billion for passenger and freight rail. Each project is usually handled using special provisions.

Building Materials Manufacturing 130

Building Materials Manufacturing Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Steel Fabrication Building Materials 130

The MCP Group

JUNE 19, 2024

Bid Packages are available for the following; Demolition with ACM abatement, Masonry Restoration, Carpentry with window replacement, EPDM roofing system with (flashings, insulation, parapet caps, gutters and downspouts), Concrete, and Steel fabrications with installation. MCP Supplemental Conditions.2021

Carpentry 40

Carpentry Steel Fabrication Masonry Roofing Systems 40

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2025

These durable, weather-resistant fabric structures provide stylish, functional shade for outdoor spaces in various commercial settings. [1] Thats why most commercial shade sails are made from UV-stabilized fabrics like HDPE (high-density polyethylene). billion mark by 2033, a marked increase from about USD$1.83 billion in 2024.

Steel Fabrication 52

Steel Fabrication Energy Efficiency Material Handling Building Materials 52

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Replacing a low-rise, underutilized industrial building, the new sustainable structure is intended to have an active 100-year lifespan. Creating a complete architectural glazing solution, high-performance insulating glass units (IGUs) are paired with thermally broken aluminum framing systems.

Green Building 52

Green Building Energy Efficiency Wall Systems Building Standards 52