Roads Online

JUNE 16, 2025

Geoquest Australia has five decades experience of providing Reinforced Earth solutions to projects in Australia and New Zealand, combining three elements; controlled backfill, precast concrete facing panels and soil reinforcements to form a durable retaining structure.

Wall Systems 95

Wall Systems Controls Manufacturing Infrastructure Development Structural Systems 95

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 7, 2023

CHICAGO, July 5, 2023 – The PCI Foundation is excited to announce the appointment of Ray Clark as its new executive director. In his new role, Clark will work closely with the Board of Directors and Foundation supporters to propel the organization to new heights.

Foundation Systems 130

Foundation Systems Project Management Consulting Structural Systems Quality Assurance 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 16, 2023

Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie , the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced today the successful completion of a series of seismic tests on the tallest building yet subjected to earthquake simulations. Seismic tests simulating both the 1994 magnitude 6.7

Building Resilience 130

Building Resilience Structural Systems Building Performance Measurement Wall Systems 130

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 26, 2025

The most dangerous defects include structural issues (foundation cracks, wall collapses), water infiltration, electrical/plumbing failures and HVAC system problems, which often remain hidden for years. These defects range from minor aesthetic issues like cracked tiles to serious structural problems that compromise safety.

Electrical Wiring Installation 52

Electrical Wiring Installation HVAC System Installation Fire Protection System Installation Plumbing Systems 52

Rapport3

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

How David Chipperfield Architects Transformed with Rapport3 In today's competitive architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries, a firm's ability to manage its projects effectively is just as important as the quality of its designs.

Change Management 52

Change Management Foundation Systems Project Management Stakeholder Engagement 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

In partnership with Gyroscope and Jordan Foster Construction, Arup, Exigo, and Snøhetta provided architecture and engineering services for La Nube, which is located in Downtown El Paso’s Arts District and was designed to engage visitors of all ages. We are honored to contribute to such a significant project for our community.

Structural Systems 130

Structural Systems Plumbing Systems Quality Control Foundation Systems 130

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

When implementing backyard interlocking and design solutions , success lies in the mathematical foundations. Modern residential backyard interlocking systems have evolved far beyond simple paver placement, incorporating advanced geometric principles that ensure flawless execution. </p>

Engineering 52

Engineering Structural Systems Foundation Systems Schedule Management 52

Natural Building

MAY 30, 2025

In Ladakh, India’s highest plateau, residential architecture is shaped by extreme cold, intense solar radiation and arid landscape. Structures rely on locally sourced sun-dried mud bricks, rammed earth and timber, with hand-plastered walls and meticulously layered timber and compacted earth roofs engineered to withstand heavy snowfall.

Architecture 52

Architecture Flooring Systems Wall Systems Roofing Systems 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 3, 2024

Composed of fitted, hollow glass units that establish a compression-dominant structure, the bridge is a proposition for future manufacturing that minimizes construction impact and carbon emissions. foot-long structure will stretch over a reflective work of art by Romain Crelier. Installed in CMoG’s Special Projects Gallery, the 32.8-foot-long

Structural Systems 130

Structural Systems Building Materials Manufacturing Architecture Foundation Systems 130

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

Building Materials Manufacturing 64

Building Materials Manufacturing Structural Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems 64

UK Construction Blog

JULY 4, 2025

Similarly, a home’s siding, roof, and foundation are in a constant state of deterioration, requiring vigilant maintenance to prevent damage. For example, ventilated cladding systems and cleverly placed shade structures can prevent overheating, moisture damage, and structural stress.

Foundation Systems 52

Foundation Systems HVAC System Installation Building Resilience Structural Systems 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 18, 2024

The project team, led by STV as the overall task lead and subconsultant to Chen Ryan Associates (CRA), will design plans to replace the existing TPSS while minimizing impacts and delays to the system, maintaining the operational efficiency of MTS’s extensive 65-mile track network and keeping the system’s 300,000 weekday trips on schedule.

Structural Systems 100

Structural Systems Foundation Systems Wall Systems Electrical Systems 100

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 9, 2024

CHICAGO —Magnusson Klemencic Associates (MKA) is pleased to announce The Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (SEAOI) selected Perelman Performing Arts Center in New York City as this year’s Juror’s Favorite/Most Innovative Structure. It opened in September 2023.

Structural Systems 100

Structural Systems Foundation Systems Ceiling Systems Building Design 100

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

Enhanced revenue potential increases dramatically from £500,000 to over £2 million per home match, providing the financial foundation for sustained Premier League competition through improved corporate hospitality and commercial facilities.

Environmental Impact Assessment 80

Environmental Impact Assessment Infrastructure Development Historic Preservation Facility Management 80

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 15, 2025

Building a home or commercial space is a journey that starts with a vision and ends with a completed structure. From designing blueprints to managing on-site work, a construction company brings together skilled professionals, materials, and processes to create structures that last. But how does an idea on paper become a reality?

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Material Handling Building Permits Building Codes 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 6, 2024

Global leader in sustainable design and engineering Stantec provided programming, master planning, architecture, and interior design for the 31,500-square-foot, three-structure facility comprised of an operations, maintenance, and vehicle wash buildings for about 80 transit vehicles. This is a spectacular design.

Maintenance 130

Maintenance Electrical Systems Building Resilience Energy Efficiency 130

BDC Network

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Adobe Stock Image A detailed FCA harnesses powerful data collection, analysis, and management tools and provides the foundation for sound decision making. The FCA can lead to a comprehensive plan in which various strategies can be applied to different facility systems.

Renewable Energy Systems 52

Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation 52

Strong Tie

MAY 9, 2023

As a lead industry supporter and research partner of the National Science Foundation-funded NHERI TallWood project , Simpson Strong-Tie is proud to participate in this groundbreaking initiative to investigate the resilience of tall timber buildings in earthquake-prone regions. million pounds (about 2,041,164 kg).

Building Resilience 98

Building Resilience Architecture Building Design Wall Systems 98

The Pro Builder

MAY 16, 2023

Explore the Products Used to Create the Desert Comfort Experience Home ibush Tue, 05/16/2023 - 14:22 The Desert Comfort Experience Home is a high-performance, architecturally stunning custom home designed specifically for Arizona’s Sonoran Desert environment to deliver the ultimate in comfort, convenience, and a net-zero energy balance.

HVAC System Installation 130

HVAC System Installation Building Performance Measurement Energy Efficiency Flooring Systems 130

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

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.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Wall Systems Building Code Compliance Structural Systems 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The Third Avenue Bridge was selected for its four character-defining features: Cast-in-place Melan Arch System construction, which encases steel trusses in concrete; Classic Revival aesthetic treatment on piers, the projecting pedestrian bays and ornamental railing added in 1939; Reverse S-curve alignment.

Historic Preservation 275

Historic Preservation Concrete Pouring Project Management Consulting Change Management 275

CivilJungle

JANUARY 25, 2021

Introduction of Space Structure: The construction and development of the frame space structures are going all over the world. In the last few decades, space frames structures gain more importance. Space frames structures are widely used for the construction of large span areas with few interior supports.

Structural Systems 52

Structural Systems Foundation Systems Painting/finishing Roofing Systems 52

UK Construction Blog

MAY 8, 2025

This foundational vision will guide all subsequent decisions. Are you adding bedrooms for a growing family? Creating a home office? Expanding living areas? Document your specific requirements, including desired room sizes, functions, and special features.

Painting/finishing 52

Painting/finishing Electrical Wiring Installation Building Code Compliance Site Planning 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

It was developed as a public-private partnership between the University of Hawaii, the University of Hawaii Foundation and developer Hunt Companies. Instead of demolishing it and building new, repurposing the original structure provided environmental benefits to the local community including less pollution and disturbance of the site.

Engineering 130

Engineering Structural Systems Flooring Systems Project Management Consulting 130

Construction Daily News

JANUARY 25, 2025

Many types of prefab materials, such as louvered pergolas, steel buildings, and vinyl fence gate kit systems, leverage machinery and automation in the factory. On-site, most prefab components require far less preparation and foundation work, allowing for quicker, more efficient construction that requires smaller labor teams.

Prefabrication 52

Prefabrication Building Codes Foundation Systems Site Planning 52

Natural Building

JULY 25, 2010

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Earthbag Structures for Disaster-Prone Areas. View my complete profile. Haitian Wisdom. Post a Comment.

Green Building 69

Green Building Architecture Sustainability Structural Systems 69

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 104

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

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 1, 2025

Whether they are leaning on public-private partnership (P3) or traditional delivery methods, owners and developers are recognizing the benefits of wood as a versatile, sustainable, and structurally efficient feature for their projects. Every metric ton of wood used in place of concrete and steel in the structure is estimated to avoid 3.9

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Renewable Energy Systems Environmental Impact Assessment Structural Systems 52

UK Construction Blog

MAY 7, 2025

Modern construction projects now rely on specialized tools and services to ensure every stagefrom foundation to finishis optimized for performance and longevity. One often-overlooked aspect of this is the plumbing and fluid control systems, which require durable, corrosion-resistant fittings to ensure long-term reliability.

Electrical Wiring Installation 52

Electrical Wiring Installation HVAC System Installation Building Code Compliance Electrical Systems 52

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

I found that we could add eco-friendly features to these structures. These include energy-saving windows and systems to save water. These containers’ steel structure makes them even more eco-friendly. Modern container homes’ Heat Recovery Ventilation System keeps 85% of thermal energy. to AUD$56.57

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems Roofing Systems Structural Systems HVAC System Installation 52

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 13, 2025

Home automation networks have prompted a substantial increase in demand for garage door systems that connect and integrate with smart technology. The range of design options available today for architectural projects has grown to accommodate numerous building styles due to the evolution of contemporary architectural trends.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance HVAC System Installation Building Performance Measurement Building Codes 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

This ambitious project–owned by the Egyptian National Authority of Tunnels (NAT)–is intended to create a direct connection between Cairo, the New Administrative Capital, and 6th of October City via a two-line rapid transit system. When completed, this will be the longest driverless monorail system in the world.

Structural Systems 130

Structural Systems Public Works Government Works Foundation Systems 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Perhaps the tools or systems being used in each phase do not talk to one another, or the data being generated in one phase is incompatible with the structure of the data in the next phase. By using data as a foundation, we can collaborate, leverage, reuse, and become much more efficient and insightful. We cannot afford not to.

Stakeholder Engagement 130

Stakeholder Engagement Structural Systems Building Performance Measurement Foundation Systems 130

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 7, 2024

The post Innovations in Scottish Residential Architecture: Blending Tradition with Modernity appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The Evolution of Scottish Dwellings Scotland’s residential architectural landscape exhibits a dynamic blend of antiquity and innovation.

Architecture 64

Architecture Historic Preservation Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency 64

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

The 2024 Class of Rising Stars in the AEC Industry Jeremy Mano Architect/Project Manager ARRIVE Architecture Group Bedford, TX Jeremy Mano is a bright architectural professional who stands out not only for his innovative designs but also for his commitment to teaching, research, public service, leadership, and exemplary time management.

Project Management Consulting 147

Project Management Consulting Public Works Environmental Impact Assessment Project Management 147

BDC Network

JANUARY 2, 2024

Compared to typical steel and concrete structures – which equate to 15% of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions – mass timber has the potential to reduce embodied carbon by 40%. Columns, spaced 33 feet apart, are notched at the top to receive the girders, thereby transferring the floor loading to the foundation. Rendering courtesy SGA.

Flooring Systems 113

Flooring Systems Structural Systems Building Standards Building Codes 113

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2025

Niche construction projects, such as custom horse barns , offer valuable insights into how precision, creativity, and attention to detail can come together to craft structures that align perfectly with client goals. Attention to building strong foundations in construction also ensures structural integrity and client satisfaction.

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Structural Systems Building Design 52