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Seattle’s Lynnwood Link Extension named 2024 ‘Best Construction Project’

CCR Magazine

Seattles Lynnwood Link Extension L300 project was named the most outstanding construction projects of 2024, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. miles of at-grade guideway, two elevated stations, and a parking structure. The Lynwood Link L300 project extended Sound Transit light rail service by 3.7-miles

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The three Ps of prefabricated EIFS: Preparation, production, placement

Construction Specifier

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.

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Innovative walling solutions for Sydney Gateway

Roads Online

Having opened on 1st September 2024, Sydney Gateway is already proving to be a vital artery in Sydneys transport network, addressing long-standing traffic congestion and significantly improving overall efficiency. The MSE wall technology incorporates the companys TerraPlus concrete panels, each three metres wide by 1.5 metreshigh.

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Fenestration and glazing: Seismic performance specification considerations

Construction Specifier

This has shifted the discussion from general safety to a building’s functionality, serviceability, and operation after an event and moved the attention from being on the structure to the building’s occupants. These include columns, joists, purlins, load-bearing walls, floor slabs, and foundations.

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AI fuels data center demand: Can precast concrete keep up?

Construction Specifier

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. At these increased heights, total precast concrete structures become even more attractive in terms of cost savings and impact on delivery.

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Data Visualization Tools for Better Insights in Construction

Building Radar

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are powerful tools for visualizing spatial data related to construction projects. These tools allow construction teams to create detailed 3D models of structures, enabling better visualization of design concepts and construction processes.

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Team Erects 460-Ft.-Tall Tower on Tight Manhattan Site

ENR Construction

Image courtesy of The Moinian Group July 21, 2025 Set to open early next year, the Moinian Group aims to offer a new spin on development in New York City’s historic Financial District with ARIA 7 Platt—a 38-story combined residential and hotel structure. An outrigger and belt system occurs at the 24th floor.