Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

These include columns, joists, purlins, load-bearing walls, floor slabs, and foundations. These include architectural and MEP systems, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and other contents. Fenestration and glazing products are considered “architectural components” and are categorized as nonstructural building elements.

Building Performance Measurement 52

Building Performance Measurement Wall Systems Building Code Compliance Structural Systems 52

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. Illustrating the benefits of a total precast systems controlled access zone (CAZ). Section A: Active construction.

Building Materials Manufacturing 64

Building Materials Manufacturing Structural Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems 64

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

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. It crosses both the Upper St.

Historic Preservation 275

Historic Preservation Concrete Pouring Project Management Consulting Change Management 275

Natural Building

APRIL 4, 2011

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. One of the more unique aspects of their system is the use of specialized molds for fabricating the blocks.

Green Building 76

Green Building Sustainability Architecture Wall Systems 76

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. This is typically obtained through a council or a private certifier.

Painting/finishing 52

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 9, 2024

Balconies roll in/out, seating platforms rise/drop to create raked/flat seating, moveable/removable ceiling rigging raises/lowers, and walls appear/disappear—seamlessly transforming into many arrangements, from intimate 100-person black-box spaces to 1,000-person concerts.

Structural Systems 100

Structural Systems Foundation Systems Ceiling Systems Building Design 100

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

These include energy-saving windows and systems to save water. Modern container homes’ Heat Recovery Ventilation System keeps 85% of thermal energy. The foundation work, which we needed for stability, cost between AUD$7.64 These containers come pre-built, which cuts down on labour costs and wastes less material.

Ceiling Systems 52

Ceiling Systems Roofing Systems Structural Systems HVAC System Installation 52

GCP Applied Technologies

APRIL 25, 2018

As building technologies evolve into more complex systems and assemblies, don't feel like you have to specify alone. GCP’s Design Advantage collaborates with the project team to specify the appropriate products and systems for any construction project. This ambitious redevelopment focused on retail architecture and development.

Fire Protection System Installation 99

Fire Protection System Installation Waterproofing Systems Fire Protection Systems Roofing Systems 99

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 17, 2023

Birdsong has been a Senior System Design Engineer, Vice President of A/V Design, and a Senior Tech Consultant, all in the Dallas market. “My In doing so, we will build trust and a positive reputation that will solidify our foundation to grow within the DFW market.”

Real Estate Development 130

Real Estate Development Project Management Consulting Foundation Systems Wall Systems 130

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Designed by the architecture firm, Brooks + Scarpa, this innovative project defies traditional apartment buildings by creating a welcoming cube design that prioritizes communal spaces with a courtyard which is open to the street. The heating and cooling systems use a highly efficient multi-unit variable refrigerant flow system.

Energy Efficiency 110

Energy Efficiency Flooring Systems Roofing Systems Building Materials 110

Natural Building

JULY 22, 2011

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. The pros and cons of various insulation systems are defined, with charts of R-values.

Green Building 69

Green Building Sustainability Architecture Energy Efficiency 69

CivilJungle

JANUARY 16, 2021

Bamboo is a natural product which is widely used in the construction of partition walls floorings and ceiling panels and for roofing. Bamboo is widely used for the construction of partition walls and beams which are the main structural elements of any structure. Bamboo defines as a tall tropical plant with hard and hollow stems.

Architecture 69

Architecture Building Materials Roofing Systems Material Handling 69

BDC Network

MAY 19, 2023

Shear Wall Selection for Wood-Framed Buildings 1 kcichowicz Fri, 05/19/2023 - 07:36 Multifamily Housing From wall bracing to FTAO, there are many ways to secure the walls of a building. The Importance of Shear Walls A stud wall by itself, without bracing such as that provided by wood structural panels, has very little stiffness.

Wall Systems 98

Wall Systems Building Design Structural Systems Building Codes 98

Revit OpEd

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

The easiest example is beam or wall tags following their parent. These categories respond to Rotate with Component: Walls, Curtain Walls, Doors, Windows, Railings, Ramps, Stairs (Runs, Landings and Supports), Structural (Framing, Braces and Trusses), Property Boundary, Property Line Segments, Planting, and Parking.

Wall Systems 63

Wall Systems Ceiling Systems Flooring Systems Roofing Systems 63

Natural Building

FEBRUARY 4, 2009

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. Tulou Chinese Architecture. Here they consider the type of heating system used. Oil Dependency.

Green Building 49

Green Building Architecture Sustainability Building Standards 49

BDC Network

JANUARY 2, 2024

With most of a building’s embodied carbon embedded in its structural system, mass timber's ability to significantly reduce the use of steel materials in a lab project presents a remarkable advantage. Columns, spaced 33 feet apart, are notched at the top to receive the girders, thereby transferring the floor loading to the foundation.

Flooring Systems 113

Flooring Systems Structural Systems Building Standards Building Codes 113

CivilJungle

JULY 12, 2022

Floating house is type of house which is constructed over a floating system which allows floating the whole structure over the water. Also it requires skilled labour and labour charge is more and all over the total system is very new in our civilization, so the demand of this system is very low. Floating Architecture Examples.

Architecture 52

Architecture Foundation Systems Concrete Pouring Flooring Systems 52

Strong Tie

MAY 9, 2023

As a lead industry supporter and research partner of the National Science Foundation-funded NHERI TallWood test , Simpson Strong-Tie is proud to participate in this groundbreaking initiative to investigate the resilience of tall timber buildings in earthquake-prone regions.

Building Resilience 52

Building Resilience Architecture Building Design Wall Systems 52

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

This ranges from creating open-plan living areas by removing walls to converting underutilised spaces like lofts into functional rooms. Open-Plan Reconfigurations : Creating open-plan living areas by removing internal walls costs approximately 2,000-4,000, not including any additional kitchen or flooring updates.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Environmental Impact Assessment Energy Conservation Property Management 52

UK Construction Blog

JANUARY 31, 2025

Key Takeaways Damp and rot prevention requires a multi-layered approach, incorporating proper drainage, ventilation systems, and moisture barriers during construction phases. Chemical and Physical Barriers Chemical damp proofing creates water-repellent barriers through silicone-based compounds injected into masonry walls.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Waterproofing Systems Structural Systems Foundation Systems 52

Natural Building

SEPTEMBER 18, 2008

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. Tulou Chinese Architecture. And with thicker walls, they are more thermally stable.

Green Building 49

Green Building Architecture Sustainability Public Works 49

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.

Engineering 130

Engineering Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Environmental Consulting 130

Job Order Contracting

JULY 30, 2024

This work includes regular roof replacement, refinishing of wall surfaces, repairing and replacement of heating and cooling systems, replacing tile and carpeting, and similar types of work. Robust FSRM activities are required to efficiently manage the lifecycle of a portfolio of facilities and associated physical infrastructure.

Sustainability 97

Sustainability Facility Management Schedule Management Change Management 97

UK Construction Blog

MAY 6, 2025

Installation can be DIY-friendly with click-system options or glue-down formats, though professional fitting ensures perfect pattern alignment, especially in larger spaces. Available in numerous colours and wood-effect finishes, herringbone vinyl adapts to existing dcor while providing a statement foundation for your space.

Maintenance 52

Maintenance Flooring Systems Waterproofing Systems Piping Installation 52

Construction Specifier

MAY 23, 2023

To ensure seismic safety, the bands are supported by a base isolated foundation that separates the tower structure above from the isolator foundations below. Energy efficient facade with high-performance low-emissivity glass , insulative and light weight plaster clad walls, and light-colored reflective roof. Natural daylighting.

Flooring Systems 90

Flooring Systems Building Performance Measurement Energy Conservation Structural Systems 90

Construction Specifier

APRIL 24, 2024

Designed by Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects, it is a collaborative project between architects Lowney Architecture and Y.A. Studio; and is developed by HomeRise and BRIDGE Housing. As a result of the project’s wide range of sustainable design measures, it is also GreenPoint certified with a Platinum rating.

Energy Efficiency 59

Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Systems Roofing Systems Foundation Systems 59

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

As they age, many begin to show the effects of neglect, weather, and deferred maintenance on their façades, foundations, and roof assemblies. From Portland, Maine to Portland, Oregon, many cities are contending with government and school buildings from the last century, built with solid masonry bearing walls. What is Overcladding?

Masonry 52

Masonry Wall Systems Renewable Energy Systems Flooring Systems 52

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

By David Hohenstern Photo by Dean Riggott/courtesy Sto Corp A renovation can be triggered by a wide range of factors: water intrusion issues, delaminating exterior finishes, cold walls, and new fire and energy performance regulations. These elements collectively form a high-performance exterior wall assembly.

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Wall Systems Renewable Energy Systems Fire Protection Systems 52

CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Software Required for 3d Modeling of Structure/Architecture. SketchUp, hitherto Google Sketchup, is a 3D modeling program for a good range of drawing applications like architectural, interior design, architecture, civil and mechanical engineering, film, and computer game design. #1c. Software Required for Drafting or Drawing.

Engineering 52

Engineering Building Information Modeling (BIM) Geotechnical Engineering Structural Systems 52

GCP Applied Technologies

APRIL 25, 2018

As building technologies evolve into more complex systems and assemblies, don't feel like you have to specify alone. GCP’s Design Advantage collaborates with the project team to specify the appropriate products and systems for any construction project. This ambitious redevelopment focused on retail architecture and development.

Fire Protection System Installation 60

Fire Protection System Installation Waterproofing Systems Fire Protection Systems Roofing Systems 60

BDC Network

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

8 strategies for multifamily passive house design projects 0 qpurcell Mon, 11/20/2023 - 12:22 Sustainability Stantec's Brett Lambert, Principal of Architecture and Passive House Certified Consultant, uses the Northland Newton Development project to guide designers with eight tips for designing multifamily passive house projects.

Energy Efficiency 95

Energy Efficiency Building Standards Building Code Compliance Building Design 95

CivilJungle

MARCH 17, 2021

What Is Frost Wall? The Frost wall or frost-protected wall structure is built to keep soil below the building against freezing to secure the foundations in freezing conditions. The Types of frost walls, their specifications, and applications are addressed. They are built deep beneath the frost line.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Foundation Systems Structural Systems Concrete Pouring 52

Construction Specifier

JUNE 30, 2021

One of these methods includes the development of new rainscreen system technologies built with manufactured or natural stone cladding. Already a $116-plus million global industry in 2018, rainscreen wall system revenues are expected to reach $60.75 What are rainscreen wall systems and cladding?

Masonry 52

Masonry Wall Systems Building Resilience Building Materials Manufacturing 52

ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

A new air-conditioning system was installed, and fire alarm and fire suppression systems were extended to meet code requirements. mile levee section is located adjacent to the Brookside community and is rated as the most critically deficient in the Central Valley levee system. and design firm Gensler.

Fire Protection System Installation 36

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Specialty Contracting Renewable Energy Systems 36

CCR Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

The Penetron System of crystalline concrete waterproofing products provides the hotel’s concrete foundation structures with enhanced durability to resist concrete deterioration from the marine environment. “Once the Penetron System is applied, protection lasts for the service life of the concrete!”

Waterproofing Systems 52

Waterproofing Systems Flooring Systems Foundation Systems Building Products Distribution 52

CCR Magazine

MAY 24, 2024

This article highlights the benefits of innovative wall lighting in office spaces, emphasizing how it enhances productivity, well-being, and office aesthetics. It covers types of wall lighting, including ambient, task, and accent lighting, and discusses modern technologies like LEDs and smart lighting systems.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Energy Efficiency Foundation Systems Electrical Systems 52