Construction Enquirer

MAY 9, 2023

Structural building components specialist ACS Stainless Steel Fixings (ACS) has launched Intex Fire Protect. It is the first masonry support system combining four critical components in one easy-to-fit design – meaning it is over 40% faster to install.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 22, 2024

CLEVELAND, OHIO – www.mbma.com : The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) is pleased to welcome four new associate members to its ranks: Innovative Clean Energy LLC , the International Accreditation Service (IAS) , Robert Sage Careers, LLC, and SWD Urethane.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 3, 2023

British Offsite, the MMC specialist business owned by house builder Weston Group, has launched its £45m automated factory to produce light gauge steel panel systems for the industry. Once the factory is fully operational, it would run a two-shift system five days a week, employing around 180 people.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The city has consistently topped more than $1 billion in new construction permits over the past 11 years as it grows and builds new businesses, apartment complexes, and more. In fact, the storm drain system is about 100 years old. Despite the recent growth, some of the citys underground infrastructure is not so new.

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Roads Online

JUNE 16, 2025

Through close collaboration and careful design, Geoquest Australia has again showcased its ability to deliver major infrastructure project components, this time on the largescale Wilman Wadandi Highway project in Western Australia. Geoquest Australia has a proud history of catering for infrastructure projects in Australia and New Zealand.

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The Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

But inside one of three Brucewood Homes , it was a relatively pleasant 55 degrees—with the heating system turned off. We’ve been surprised and excited to hear these stories from homeowners,” says Mike DelleFave, architect and senior project designer, RODE Architects. But that wow factor also came with a design conundrum. “In

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

Designed and built by Las Vegas custom builder Sun West Custom Homes , the 7,800-square-foot, single-level custom spec home sits high above the Las Vegas Valley and famous Strip. Though it was no easy task, this year’s build followed a proven process that can be applied to any home at any price point.

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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. Fewer people can build many more homes per year.”

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Roads Online

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

This technique has been widely used in the construction of retaining walls, bridge abutments and embankments. The use of locally sourced materials and advanced design techniques means these systems require minimal maintenance over their lifespan, contributing to long-term sustainability.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 4, 2024

The development’s design features outdoor terraces, shops, and cafes, continuously drawing in visitors to the area. The 525,000-square foot, 17-story building features two floors of restaurant and retail space and 15 stories of office space, occupied by Amazon’s Boston Tech Hub. MAXIMO is significantly faster than conventional panel.

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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. This is not a theory. We have done it,” he says.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 25, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – A research project progressing from the American Iron and Steel Institute’s (AISI) Small Project/Fellowship Program has received significant funding through the National Science Foundation (NSF) to advance performance-based fire design for cold-formed steel (CFS) structures. Thomas Gernay, Ph.D.,

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 18, 2024

She joins SGH’s Building Technology Division in Chicago, Illinois, partnering with SGH team members and clients across the Midwestern United States. She found her passion in building enclosure consulting, with particular expertise in new construction consulting on BECx projects to create well-functioning and integrated building systems.

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 2, 2023

But as it turns out, there may be bigger opportunities for the polystyrene foam to benefit our daily lives—and it comes in the form of building homes. Vero Building Systems , a building materials manufacturing company, has begun production of its lightweight structural concrete insulated panels (SCIP).

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 4, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has published AISI D250-23, “Thermal Design and Code Compliance Guide for C-Shape Cold-Formed Steel Framing in Building Envelopes.” This document is designed to meet a variety of user needs,” said Jay Larson, P.E.,

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 27, 2023

Salas O’Brien is excited to announce that its Denver-based structural engineering team has been recognized by the Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) with the first place Design Excellence Award in Non-Building Applications for the CFS design of the Park Union Bridge in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 13, 2023

Volume house builder Barratt has today revealed a further £180m will be needed on top of previous estimates to cope with fire safety and legacy building costs. The review was conducted following the discovery of concrete design defects at Barratt’s Cityscape project in Croydon, south London.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 20, 2025

PREMIER Design + Build Group recently broke ground on the I-84 Logistics Center in Montgomery, New York, marking its first collaboration with developer Ridgecut Road. The facility will include a 3,000 amp, three-phase, 277-480 volt electric service and an ESFR sprinkler system. The team plans to complete the project in Q4 2025.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 4, 2024

Moreover, SAF® systems occupy a smaller footprint while increasing hydraulic flow capacity and solids loading capacity. Heron Innovators has been building and installing Suspended Air® Flotation systems across the U.S., Heron Innovators has been building and installing Suspended Air® Flotation systems across the U.S.,

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 22, 2023

Rather, it employed an off-site construction method that built all of the wall panels, floor panels, and roof trusses in a nearby factory and assembled them on site in fewer than three days. he was struck by an eerie silence. Although there was plenty of activity, the buzz of saws was noticeably absent.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 30, 2023

Engineering in harsh environments poses a distinct set of challenges that call for innovative and robust design solutions. This article delves into the five most crucial ones, such as military shelter systems and remote research stations, to ensure structural integrity, functionality, and longevity.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2024

Sustainable site design is a hot topic in the AEC industry. As Civil Engineers, Landscape Architects, and Planners, we are challenged to integrate conservation into site design, preserving the natural features of the land. We must also think about ways to improve design to promote a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Slashing Costs by Tens of Thousands, RIC Technology Revolutionizes 3D Construction Muscatine, Iowa – The second 3D-printed house in Muscatine has completed construction by the leading 3D construction company Alquist 3D, powered by RIC Technology’s cutting-edge robotic arm based 3D printing system.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 1, 2024

ACI Certificate Programs, delivered through ACI University, encourage concrete professionals to gain in-depth knowledge about particular topics in concrete materials, design, repair, or construction by following a defined online course of study. and learn more about designing and detailing with GFRP reinforcement. ACI CODE-440.11-22

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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.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 26, 2025

Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. Air barriers are essential for maintaining the integrity and performance of building enclosures.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits qpurcell Wed, 10/04/2023 - 09:00 Dvele —a California-based manufacturer of prefab, modular homes—got started by bringing two building concepts together: high performance and factory construction. In 2018, Brandon Weiss, a third-generation U.S. bath homes of 3,957 sf that start at $1.05

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

By 2050, nearly 50% of all emissions generated by new construction are expected to come from building materials like concrete. For example, by 2030, all structures 10,000 square feet or larger in California must reduce carbon in building materials by 20%, according to the U.S. Green Building Council. Green Building Council.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

ICM) , was hired to do in the summer of 2019 for Reaction Engines , a privately-held technology company that’s developing thermal management systems and novel propulsion solutions for the defense and commercial high-speed flight sector, as well as for aviation, automotive, and energy sectors in the US and UK.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Protective barrier walls will separate new 12-foot-wide shared-use paths, featuring scenic overlooks and shade structures, from traffic. In addition, the design-build team will prioritize providing safer boat access to the Brooks Bridge Marina. Brooks Bridge on behalf of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).

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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.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 19, 2024

The construction or renovation of buildings accounts for approximately 39% of the total global energy-related carbon emissions each year. That category refers to the total greenhouse gas emissions generated over the lifecycle of a building, road or any type of infrastructure. Embodied carbon contributes another 11%. The Kenneth G.

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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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The Pro Builder

JANUARY 2, 2024

But customized designs, even with prefab components, can end up extending the schedule and increasing the budget. That’s one issue that a new partnership between a prefab panel company, B.PUBLIC Prefab , and a design firm, Hereabout Home , aims to solve. Its prefab panels don’t contain electrical or plumbing systems.

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Building Radar

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

When it comes to building design, the concept of mass walls plays a crucial role in providing structural integrity, energy efficiency, and moisture control. These walls are known for their high thermal mass, which allows them to absorb, store, and gradually release heat, helping to stabilize indoor temperatures.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Innovative building designed to collect, preserve and make all records available to the public Acclaimed national interdisciplinary design firm HGA is pleased to announce the completion of the Pennsylvania State Archives, located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. HGA partnered with Vitetta in the design of the new facility.

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Wolgast Corporation

MARCH 31, 2025

When it comes to heating and cooling in small commercial building additions, remodels, or IT/server rooms, traditional central HVAC systems often fall short. Thats where mini split heating and cooling systems offer a smart, flexible solution. There are many sizes and options to work for a building owners needs.

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