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Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Babaian Photos and illustrations courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) In its most general form, exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) consist of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation board coated with a reinforced polymer-modified cementitious base coat and a polymer-based finish coat. By Alex Ardelean, Elizabeth V.
Construction Specifier
APRIL 27, 2025
Precast concrete is a desirable material for these buildings for a variety of reasons, whether used for walls, floors, and roof panels in a total precast structure or as an enclosure system. It may or may not have topping for the floor/roof. and the engineer of record for 50 to 80 data centers a year.
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How to Streamline Payment Applications & Lien Waivers Through Innovative Construction Technology
Construction Specifier
APRIL 9, 2025
These winning ways have now extended beyond the court as the teams new $64-million training facilitythe Seattle Storm Center for Basketball Performancewas named a winner in the National Ready Mixed Concrete Associations (NRMCA) 2024 Concrete Innovation Awards. Meeting the tight timeline Speed was also of the essence for this project.
ENR Construction
JUNE 16, 2025
A massive vault located in its basement will house a thermal storage system being built out by Willmeng that will connect to the TDUP. Models of the thermal energy storage (TES) system, left, and the Tempe District Utility Plant, right, show the complex system of piping and equipment.
Construction Specifier
APRIL 16, 2025
Local Law 97 , which applies to buildings more than 2,322 m 2 (25,000 sf) in New York City, imposes penalties for structures exceeding emissions limits or failing to comply with reporting requirements beginning in 2024. Air leakage alone is responsible for six percent of the energy used by commercial buildings in the U.S.
The Construction Index
JULY 17, 2025
With its 14-metre-tall dome now in place, the second 44-metre-high reactor building is now ready for the installation of the nuclear reactor and equipment.
The Construction Index
JULY 22, 2025
The installation of air source heat pumps , comprehensive upgrade works to heating and ventilation systems, plus the installation of solar panels mounted to the roof of the new extension, will all improve energy efficiency.
The Construction Index
JULY 1, 2025
Key features of the restoration include the replacement of the roof, with a new steel structure fabricated in-house and topped with natural slate integrated with solar PV tiles. This is expected to generate more than 40,000 kWh of renewable energy a year.
The Construction Index
JULY 8, 2025
Externally, plans include a secure roof terrace at the building’s southern side, with outdoor learning and play areas positioned around the school. The school is designed to achieve net zero emissions in operation, thanks to the building design and solar panels on the roof. EDF reduces Sizewell C stake to 12.5% stake in Sizewell C.
The Construction Index
JUNE 12, 2025
Architecturally, the centre has been designed with pitched roofs and large windows to maximise natural light and blend with the local environment. Targeting a BREEAM Very Good rating, the building will be fully electric, using air source heat pumps and renewable energy systems to minimise costs.
The Construction Index
JUNE 25, 2025
He said that the damage to the Sands Centre roof in Carlisle, another Cubby project, during Storm Eowyn in early 2025 had compounded the problems. In May this year Svella revealed that it was in discussions with Cubby about a £12m investment in the business.
The Construction Index
JUNE 22, 2025
On 25 th May 2023, 42-year-old Sylwester Zdunczyk was working with a team on the warehouse roof, removing aluminium over-sheeting. On 25 th May 2023, 42-year-old Sylwester Zdunczyk was working with a team on the warehouse roof, removing aluminium over-sheeting. the roof Got a story? Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk
The Construction Index
JULY 7, 2025
It has since acquired Osborne Property Services, Jefferies Contractors, A&N Lewis, HeatCare Oil & Gas, Rodgers & Johnston, Breyer Roofing and SERS Energy Solutions. Cardo Group was created in 2023 when social housing maintenance contractor LCB Group was sold by its founder, Liam Bevan, to private equity group Buckthorn Partners.
The Construction Index
JUNE 26, 2025
Sharmans specialises in commercial roof maintenance and refurbishment systems Premier Technical Services Group Ltd (PTSG), a provider of specialist services to the construction and facilities management sectors, has taken over roofing contractor HD Sharman Group (HDSG). Last year iot made £2.4m pre-tax profit on £18m turnover.
The Construction Index
JUNE 11, 2025
Muir Timber Systems recently secured a contract with SIM Building Group for 22 affordable homes at Whitehill Court in East Dunbartonshire A survey of more than 80 UK timber frame manufacturers that build homes and schools reveals “a sector with growing pressure on its shoulders and diminishing clarity about how to meet it”, according to its authors.
For Construction Pros
JUNE 10, 2025
For example, all Vanguard lithium-ion batteries are equipped with an integrated Battery Management System (BMS). For instance, electric equipments ability to be used indoors, even after walls and a roof are in place, opens up new uses for contractors. Rental agreements may need to specify guidelines for such indoor use.
The Construction Index
JULY 20, 2025
Thousands of homeowners taking advantage of government grants for energy efficiency improvements in recent years have had their homes blighted by inappropriate solid wall insulation causing mould and damp because of lack of ventilation. Peckham MP Miatta Fahnbulleh is minister for energy consumers.
ENR Construction
JUNE 16, 2025
The building can move 5 ft laterally in any direction thanks to a state-of-the-art seismic protection system with 56 base isolators. A custom glazing system features structural dampers, continuous 28-ft glass panels and extruded bronze mullions. The roof is the top flange. Well, this concrete building is exactly that.
The Construction Index
JULY 1, 2025
It becomes a fifth division for the Elliott group, alongside Elliotts Builder’s Merchants, Elliotts Living Spaces, Elliotts Premier Roofing and the recently acquired Futuremost Group. Although under new ownership, New Forest Hire will retain its current trading name and people, with day-to-day operations unchanged.
Civil + Structural Engineer
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
McLean, VA — Submissions are now open for the 2024 edition of the North American Copper in Architecture Awards (NACIA). Architects, engineers, and contractors should submit their current architectural projects by April 22, 2024. Entries should include a project description and high-resolution photos of the finished building.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 13, 2024
Bethlehem, PA – www.MBCEA.org – The Metal Building Contractors and Erectors Association (MBCEA) announced its 2024 Building of the Year winners at the 55 th Annual MBCEA Conference, held April 24 – 26 in San Diego, California. was the metal building systems provider. was the metal building systems provider.
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.
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.”
The Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Concrete Wall Panels Help Build Noncombustible Homes qpurcell Wed, 02/21/2024 - 11:24 As California’s wildfires rage and major home insurers pull out of the state , the rising risk of home fires isn’t being helped by conventional construction, says Scott Long. When one wood-frame home goes up, others nearby quickly follow, he says.
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.
The Pro Builder
APRIL 18, 2024
Combining Concrete and Offsite Manufacturing to Create Resilient Homes qpurcell Thu, 04/18/2024 - 12:53 Before it could build resilient , high-performing homes across the country, Onx Homes decided it first needed to prove it could do so in a challenging climate.
The Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
If you’re Dan Coletti, the designer and builder of The New American Home 2024 in the luxury custom-home community of Ascaya in Henderson, Nev., Project specs: The New American Home 2024 Location: Ascaya , Henderson, Nev. it all starts in the kitchen. “I
The Pro Builder
JULY 13, 2023
Horton’s purchase of 250,000 Plantd panels will be used for wall sheathing and roof decking. before full-scale production and delivery is expected to begin in 2024. Horton signifies a major shift in today’s sustainability-driven homebuilding landscape.
The Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Ways to Improve Home Building Productivity, Part 2: Automation ibush Thu, 02/15/2024 - 15:31 Home builders can maximize efficiencies gained through simplification and standardization by automating both on-site and back-office operations Tony L. 3 Ways to Automate Residential Construction and Increase Productivity 1.
The Pro Builder
JANUARY 2, 2024
Homes That Are Both Prefab and Predesigned qpurcell Tue, 01/02/2024 - 12:51 Prefabricated panels can lead to more efficient home construction. Their collaboration enables homeowners or builders to select from Hereabout’s list of preexisting, ready-to-use design plans, then build the home using B.PUBLIC’s prefab floor, roof, and wall panels.
The Pro Builder
APRIL 15, 2024
ibush Mon, 04/15/2024 - 08:07 A closer look at the itemized costs in each stage of construction for a single-family home To gain a better understanding of the costs involved in building a single-family home, news and research company ResiClub used data from the National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) to create a pie chart.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 30, 2024
Time had taken its toll on the iconic building, which had a leaking roof and obsolete building systems which contributed to a drag on the university’s operating budget. Central to the preservation effort was also replication of the library’s curtain wall module and cedar brise soliel (sun shade) on its south façade.
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.
Civil + Structural Engineer
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
I remember a house actually coming off its foundation and floating across a creek and a shed lifting off the ground and drifting down a road with a man standing on its roof. In addition, several levees and flood walls will be constructed to keep tidal water from entering the community. We saved him and did about 200 rescues that night.”
Specification Product Update
JUNE 5, 2024
CMS Danskin Acoustics has supplied an innovative sound reducing underlayment, designed specifically for external use, as part of the roof systems at the prestigious new 38 Berkeley Square development in Mayfair, London. Installation was undertaken by All Metal Roofing.
CCR Magazine
MARCH 14, 2024
Elevate™ , a premier manufacturer of roofing and lining systems, announced the 2024 recipients of its Master Contractor program, which recognizes the most elite commercial roofing contractors in North America and Latin America. said Kristin Beck, President, Elevate Commercial Roofing Systems & Lining Americas.
BDC Network
JUNE 8, 2024
8 ways to cool a factory 0 qpurcell Sat, 06/08/2024 - 10:00 Industrial Facilities Whichever way you look at it—from a workplace wellness point of view or from a competing for talent angle—there are good reasons to explore options for climate control in the factory workplace. These include advanced manufacturers.
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.
CCR Magazine
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Elevate™ Commercial Roofing Systems is pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Eckerman as Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Americas. With more than 17 years since first joining the building products and roofing industry, Eckerman brings a wealth of experience in marketing, communications, and leadership.
Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 26, 2023
’s highway project to construction spending outlook for 2024, a variety of news caught readers’ attention this year. From an international firm’s selection for N.C.’s However, mass timber dominated with its ‘wooden’ charm and its potential as a sustainable construction material.
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.
Construction Daily News
MARCH 21, 2024
As we step into 2024, the world of office design is witnessing a fascinating blend of practicality and style. Let’s take a closer look at some of the key trends shaping commercial workspace design in 2024. Let’s take a closer look at some of the key trends shaping commercial workspace design in 2024.
BDC Network
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Beginning in 2024, communities that have opted in must design and build multifamily buildings to passive house standards. It allows designers to use smaller, more efficient heating and cooling systems to keep occupants comfortable. But as we have learned, it’s not as clear cut as just adding more insulation to the walls and roof.
Granger Construction
MAY 23, 2024
The Trinity Health Livingston Hospital Expansion project team hosted a Topping Out Ceremony on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Undercutting 5’ under all footings and walls in 1/2 of the building to provide adequate bearing pressure for the addition’s structural design requirements.
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