Construction Specifier

JUNE 6, 2025

AIA Photos courtesy Serge Ferrari Group As the world grapples with the increasingly extreme impacts of climate change, architects and builders continue to prioritize materials and building techniques that help manage the effects of wind, rain, flooding, and fires. Why modular textile construction?

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ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

is comprised of two buildings with two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments, common lounges, study areas, a fitness center, conference rooms and a market/café. Sundt Concrete places the West Building mat foundation and East Building slab on grade. Poirier The 964-bed student housing project in Arcata, Calif.,

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ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

is comprised of two buildings with two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments, common lounges, study areas, a fitness center, conference rooms and a market/café. Sundt Concrete places the West Building mat foundation and East Building slab on grade. Poirier The 964-bed student housing project in Arcata, Calif.,

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Building Codes Building Design Structural Systems Lean Construction 36

Construction Dive

JULY 14, 2025

for example, recently laid off 233 workers after the postponement of two major contracts due to steel price volatility. The move follows the increase on steel and aluminum tariffs from 25% to 50% earlier this summer. In fact, contractors say tariff hikes have already triggered delays on certain projects.

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Construction Dive

JUNE 24, 2025

A Kentucky attorney has filed a false claims lawsuit against the contractors building the $3.6 Once Walsh and WEB had utilized JDLFs qualifications and expertise, they conspired against JDLF by fabricating fraudulent qualifications for WEBs project manager.” Please let us know if you have feedback. Recommended Reading $3.6B

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 26, 2025

This week’s quiz is from Material health: Metal fabric in healthcare design. As healthcare facilities evolve to meet post-pandemic demands, behavioral health needs, and sustainability goals, woven metal fabric is emerging as a versatile, high-performance material. Galvanized steel, due to its cost-effectiveness C.

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Steel Fabrication Building Resilience Building Materials Building Codes 59

Construction Dive

JULY 8, 2025

On the financial side, contractors now face steeper material costs after new steel and aluminum tariffs took effect in early June. Prices for key materials like copper, iron and fabricated metals surged ahead of the hike, contributing to a 6% annualized increase in construction input costs. You can unsubscribe at anytime.

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ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

To provide enough space for the new building, the decision was made to design the building to cross over Wilshire Blvd. The idea for the Geffen Galleries solidified after LACMA decided to replace the four buildings comprising its east campus that were originally built in the 1950s and 1960s to house its permanent collection.

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Fire Protection System Installation Flooring Systems Concrete Pouring Structural Systems 68

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2023

The benefits of offsite construction, which comprises the manufacturing, planning, design, fabrication, and assembly of building elements offsite are expansive. The Structural Building Components Association (SBCA) conducted studies in 1995 and 2015 and compiled the results into a comprehensive report “Framing the American Dream.”

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

P.Eng, Tamarack Grove Engineering Cody Jones , Bledsoe Tents The modern-day engineered fabric structure, known more universally as a tent, has applications far beyond weddings, social events, and as temporary expansion space. We can locate and access building materials quickly and quietly in the middle of the night during a remodel.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

By Shannon Humbert, Legacy Building Solutions Rigid-frame fabric buildings offer a permanent solution for athletic facilities. For many entities, both public and private, the need for an athletics and recreation facility comes down to two options: A permanent brick and mortar building, or a lower-cost fabric bubble.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 15, 2024

WESTMINSTER, Colo., — Trimble ® (Nasdaq: TRMB) announced today the winners of its 2024 Tekla ® Global Building Information Modeling (BIM) Awards. The project was characterized by the high level of detail of the model (LOD400) with highly-detailed steel structures and precast concrete elements.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 20, 2024

Enhancements and Further Open Standards Adoption Boost Collaboration Performance WESTMINSTER, Colo. — Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today the introduction of 2024 versions of its Tekla ® software for constructible Building Information Modeling (BIM), structural engineering and steel fabrication management.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

Fabric building companies offer several services to help ensure successful facility projects. By Eric Donnay, Legacy Building Solutions Decades ago, acquiring a tension fabric structure didn’t require much of a process. In some corners of the fabric structure industry, this type of situation still occurs.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 5, 2024

Mr. Ruby’s structural engineering career spans over 60 years working for steel fabricators, erectors, contractors, and architects, all the while developing his passion for constructability. Recognized internationally as a structural steel expert, he was a registered engineer in 36 states. Ruby, PE, SE, has retired.

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Steel Fabrication Building Standards Building Design Building Codes 130

Construction Specifier

JUNE 20, 2023

The building represents a structure made almost entirely of wood with all-electric, refrigerant-free, hydronic heating, and cooling systems. The Mississippi building, serving as Waechter Architecture’s headquarters in Portland, Oregon, features the use of mass timber in almost every aspect of the structure.

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Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Flooring Systems Electrical Systems 98

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Whether creating new architectural expressions or rehabilitating architecturally significant historic buildings, from stick-built to unitized, “off-the-shelf” commodity to custom bespoke systems, utilizing insulating glass units or opaque spandrel panels, simple flat or complex geometry; it seems the sky is the limit with curtain wall design today.

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

BDC Network

JUNE 10, 2024

5 hidden benefits of mass timber design 0 qpurcell Mon, 06/10/2024 - 12:05 Mass Timber Mass timber is a materials and design approach that holds immense potential to transform the future of the commercial building industry, as well as our environment. This can be done multiple ways: gluing, nailing, or doweling.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 30, 2024

By Dale Payne Photos ©Moris Moreno Photography/courtesy GKD Metal Fabrics Pandemic-level illness, a nationwide mental health crisis, and healthcare worker burnout are fueling a reimagined future for America’s healthcare infrastructure. Why metal fabric? percent annually this year and next.

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BDC Network

JULY 22, 2024

Fire-Rated Frames Contribute More Than Code Compliance 1 kcichowicz Mon, 07/22/2024 - 10:52 Fire-rated design is no longer limited to opaque materials. Fire-rated glass and narrow-profile, fire-rated frames support inspiring and code-compliant designs. Defending against fire is an essential part of safer school design.

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Fire Protection Systems Building Code Compliance Building Codes Building Materials Manufacturing 52

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Meeting today’s quick-turn construction schedules and more stringent energy codes, Tubelite 400TU SG Series Therml=Block® and 400SS SG curtainwall provide shop-glazed solutions for low- to mid-rise buildings. The system also can be steel-reinforced for strong wind loads. first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

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Whirlwind Steel

AUGUST 2, 2022

August 2, 2022 by Whirlwind Team DO YOU NEED AN ENGINEER TO BUILD YOUR STEEL BUILDING? Do you need an engineer to build your steel building? A small garden shed or simple steel warehouse, probably not. They encourage engineers for metal-based building projects.

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Engineering Building Code Compliance Steel Fabrication Building Materials Manufacturing 52

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Well-designed metal ductwork is crucial for managing airflow and maintaining good indoor air quality in modern buildings. However, the intricate planning and execution of duct systems requires in-depth mechanical engineering knowledge and adherence to strict HVAC codes and standards. Support spacing depends on metal thickness.

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HVAC System Installation HVAC Systems Steel Fabrication Quality Control 52

BIM & Beam

APRIL 13, 2016

Preparing the Steel Industry for a Connected Future. Updated Autodesk Structural Fabrication Suite helps advance connected BIM-based steel design and construction workflows. The steel industry is transforming in ways not seen since the industrial revolution.

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Revit OpEd

APRIL 14, 2016

Last night I was able to download and install Building Design Suite 2017 from my Autodesk subscription account. The special R2 version gives us early access to some of Revit 2017 features that were code complete and did not require a file format change, which necessitates an upgrade of files. Long Post Warning, worth it I hope.

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Steel Fabrication Schedule Management Piping Installation Wall Systems 76

Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

We also recognize that not all companies have the engineering resources or time to build custom integrations. ACC Connect – a robust, no-code platform that keeps your apps and data connected – helps you tailor integrations to your business and workflow needs, keeping your teams and projects connected and moving forward. .

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Project Management Risk Management Construction Management Change Management 105

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. Kelly Hart has been involved with green building concepts for much of his life. Masonry Heaters.

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Green Building Sustainability Architecture Wall Systems 76

BIM & Beam

AUGUST 1, 2018

Before we dive in, let’s quickly review the four benefits of BIM for engineers: Combines the versatility of 2D documentation with the higher level of fidelity and accuracy of 3D modeling of steel reinforcement and concrete accessories, with minimal effort to produce both. Its length and height are dictated by its place in the building.

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Building Information Modeling (BIM) Structural Systems Building Codes Steel Fabrication 75

BIM & Beam

JANUARY 2, 2018

The visual programming interface of Dynamo for Revit is enabling structural engineers with the tools to build structural models with minimal energy and make their own structural design tools. They can access and edit building parameters more effectively than traditional hard coded tools allow. Learn more. Watch video: @tomekf.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 26, 2022

A rebar is a steel bar that is used in the concrete to provide extra strength to the structure. Also, read: What Is Unit Weight | What Is Density | What Is Unit Weight Material | Unit Weight Building Materials. Carbon steel rebar. Stainless steel rebar. Welded wire fabric (WWF) rebars. Carbon Steel Rebar.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2025

Welding is very important, especially when rehabilitating existing commercial buildings. Now, let us discover how welding enables retrofitting to go beyond being simply efficient but is often crucial for durability and code adherence. Also, effective welding contributes to enhancing a buildings load pattern on the ground.

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Building Codes Building Materials Steel Fabrication Material Handling 52

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

From towering commercial complexes to humble backyard sheds, metal buildings are revolutionizing how we conceive and construct structures. What Are Metal Buildings? A metal building is a structure made mainly from steel or aluminum parts. Freestanding or can be attached to existing buildings. Quick to assemble too.

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Fire Protection System Installation Building Materials Manufacturing Building Codes Building Permits 52

CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

When it comes to commercial building design, few elements are as underrated as the railing system. Importance of Commercial Railings Railing systems play a multi-faceted role in commercial building design: Safety – railings are essential for promoting the safety of a high-traffic commercial space.

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Building Code Compliance Staircases Steel Fabrication Building Materials 52

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2022

Outdoor lifestyle is crucial to commercial buildings. Architects are often looking for ways to create or enhance outdoor spaces in commercial buildings. It also creates a new building zone called the ‘mid-doors,’ a term coined recently by Transsolar’s Erik Olsen, in his series “What is Indoors?” Photos courtesy GKD-USA.

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Building Products Distribution Building Design Steel Fabrication Building Resilience 72

Natural Building

AUGUST 22, 2022

Now, it struggles to compete with man-made materials like cement and steel to meet immediate issues of urbanization. Unlike fabricated materials, the naturally-grown plant comes in a variety of shapes and sizes, making it difficult to generalize norms and standards around construction methods. mage © Arch-Exist. Image © Eric Dinardi.

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Steel Fabrication Building Materials Building Codes Infrastructure Development 52

CivilJungle

MAY 20, 2022

Introduction of Steel Price Per Kg Today. Steel is the main element needed for constructing structures, islands, and other structures. Due to the aureole epidemic, the rate of Construction accouterments is increasing daily, and steel is the spine of any structure. Steel Price Per Kg Today. Steel Price Today.

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Steel Fabrication Building Materials Manufacturing Building Products Distribution Building Materials 52

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Once a premier office building and later serving as a major regional hotel and theater, the historic structure sat vacant and derelict for three decades at a prominent location in downtown Springfield. s Court Square neighborhood and setting the stage for the city’s long-term economic growth.

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