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. No cutting (or recutting) of materials required, hence the notable lack of any construction din. he was struck by an eerie silence.

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GCP Applied Technologies

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Residential building material warranties. How to read material warranties. Review GCP material warranty. When starting a building project, whether it's renovating a house or new construction, there are so many elements to cover that warranties often get pushed to the bottom of the list. michael.delros….

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Ways to Improve Home Building Productivity, Part 2: Automation ibush Thu, 02/15/2024 - 15:31 Home builders can maximize efficiencies gained through simplification and standardization by automating both on-site and back-office operations Tony L. Consider the potential benefits of off-site construction to your current home building process.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 18, 2025

CLEVELAND, OHIO www.mbma.com: The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) welcomes six new members to the rolls of the metal building systems leader. Waldroop Steel joins as a Building System member, with ARCO Design/Build , Curber Manufacturing , John J. Armitage Co , Nederveld, Inc.,

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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. While data centers are currently being constructed at a fast pace, they are not a new building type.

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The Pro Builder

JANUARY 2, 2024

Their collaboration enables homeowners or builders to select from Hereabout’s list of preexisting, ready-to-use design plans, then build the home using B.PUBLIC’s prefab floor, roof, and wall panels. Manufacturing the panels in climate-controlled factories also results in 95% less waste and 30% faster home construction, per B.PUBLIC.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2025

Environmental Protection Agency, construction and demolition waste from buildings totals more than 300 billion pounds annually. Reroofing projects can generate a tremendous amount of material that can beand should bediverted from the waste stream. There are benefits to PVC roofing that reduce energy consumption as well.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 7, 2025

Choosing the right commercial roofing contractor for your business is a decision that can have a long-lasting impact on the operations of your commercial property. While a specialty firm may not always be the cheapest option, the return on investment is often much higher in terms of your new roof’s lifespan and reliability.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Concrete Wall Panels Help Build Noncombustible Homes qpurcell Wed, 02/21/2024 - 11:24 As California’s wildfires rage and major home insurers pull out of the state , the rising risk of home fires isn’t being helped by conventional construction, says Scott Long. How to Build a Home That Won’t Combust? Villa home.

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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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CCR Magazine

MARCH 3, 2025

This strategic partnership unites three of the leading innovators in the synthetic roofing sector with a shared commitment to advancing resilient, sustainable and high-performance roofing materials. PEPAs guiding principles emphasize the responsible and sustainable use of polymeric materials in construction.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 14, 2025

Metal roofs move. Expansion and contraction caused by temperature change, as well as loads caused by snow and wind, create engineering issues that need to be solved when installing a metal-over-metal retrofit system. That means the snow stays on the roof, creating an extra load on the roofing system.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 20, 2024

1 The only exception noted in the code is for a coal tar based roof system. 1 The only exception noted in the code is for a coal tar based roof system. 1 One of the cardinal rules of roof design is to provide adequate slope for drainage of storm water off the roof. By Darrell L.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 25, 2024

By Chadwick Collins Photo and illustrations courtesy Single Ply Roofing Industry (SPRI) An often-overlooked issue during new construction or a commercial renovation project is the addition of unwanted moisture into the structure. Typically, water vapor or moisture movement—called diffusion—travels from warm humid (i.e.

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Roads Online

MARCH 20, 2025

The first use of Geoquest Australias EcoStrap HA reinforcements at a project in Victoria, which allowed for the reuse of site won materials as backfill for mechanically stabilised earth walls. Geoquest Australia manufactures and supplies a wide range of geosynthetics, from concrete mattresses to high-strength geogrids andgeotextiles.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 15, 2025

Send your roof plan to Rocky Mountain Snow Guards and almost magically you receive a complete snow retention plan detailing the products and placement that will work best for your roof. Since 2010, the Colorado-based company has completed more than 15,000 snow retention plans for new and retrofit residential and commercial roofs.

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UK Construction Blog

MAY 2, 2025

Available in various types (standard prestressed, high strength and fair-faced options) and sizes (widths from 100mm to 215mm and lengths from 600mm to 3000mm), these lintels can accommodate diverse building requirements. Each type offers unique characteristics suited to specific applications in masonry support systems.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 13, 2023

This is the first architectural zinc material in the world to reduce an already small carbon footprint by more than half. RHEINZINK-prePATINA ECO ZINC material production generates significantly less CO2 than any other architectural zinc manufacturing process. and Canada Green Building Councils’ LEED® criteria.

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CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Everest Systems, a leading manufacturer of high-performance roof coatings, is pleased to announce the release of its new specification document for FLUOROSTAR , a field-applied PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride) roof coating. <p>The post Everest Systems Launches New FLUOROSTAR Roof Coating Spec.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

CLEVELAND, OHIO – www.mbma.com: The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) has added to its a library of free, downloadable resources for architectural students and their professors with its newest publication, “The Milne Center for Ocean Science and Conservation.”

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2022

Photos courtesy Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association ( PIMA ). When installing a new or replacement low-slope roof, the right components can dramatically improve the system’s performance and longevity. Two-way tapered insulation system. Four-way tapered insulation system. by Marcin Pazera, PhD.

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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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Construction Specifier

MARCH 12, 2021

Climate and weather very much influence the design and construction of building enclosure systems, especially roof systems and assemblies. More extreme and destructive weather events are demonstrating that many of today’s building solutions might not be sufficiently resilient. Sustainability and resilience.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 20, 2024

1 The only exception noted in the code is for a coal tar based roof system. 1 The only exception noted in the code is for a coal tar based roof system. 1 One of the cardinal rules of roof design is to provide adequate slope for drainage of storm water off the roof. By Darrell L.

Roofing Systems 52

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2024

All three standards are updated periodically to align with building codes and design standards. In the updated standards, the requirements for a FORTIFIED Roof designation in inland areas will be more consistent with requirements in hurricane-prone areas.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 26, 2025

The post Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Key Takeaways Construction defects commonly stem from design deficiencies, poor workmanship, substandard materials and inadequate quality control, potentially reducing property values by up to 25%.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

The post The Art of Modern Staircase Manufacturing: Precision Engineering Meets Bespoke Design appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Using state-of-the-art CNC machinery and digital controls, today’s stair manufacturers can transform even the simplest sketch into a comprehensive plan tailored to your exact specifications.

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 22, 2023

By shaving just a foot off the depth of the three-story, side-by-side duplex destined for an infill lot in Pittsburgh, he enabled Structural Modular Innovations to build three boxes at a time on its factory floor instead of only two. Not so in a factory.

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Specification Product Update

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Metal building envelope specialist SIG Building Solutions has launched a warranted twin skin system called ‘Gemello’. Gemello, is a self-supporting roof and wall system consisting of a trapezoidal pre-finished steel liner and outer sheet with a Class A1 non-combustible glass fibre insulation in between.

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Specification Product Update

AUGUST 17, 2023

Metal building envelope specialist SIG Building Solutions has launched a warranted twin skin system called ‘Gemello’. Gemello, is a self-supporting roof and wall system consisting of a trapezoidal pre-finished steel liner and outer sheet with a Class A1 non-combustible glass fibre insulation in between.

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Specification Product Update

JUNE 15, 2023

Metal building envelope specialist SIG Building Solutions has launched a warranted twin skin system called ‘Gemello’. Gemello, is a self-supporting roof and wall system consisting of a trapezoidal pre-finished steel liner and outer sheet with a Class A1 non-combustible glass fibre insulation in between.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 17, 2023

If you have a commercial building, consider installing a solar power system. One of the best ways of installing solar panels in a commercial building is by placing them in an open area. You may install them on your building’s roof or the roof of a carport if there isn’t any adjacent clear, open ground.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 12, 2025

Whether upgrading to energy-efficient materials, improving insulation, or investing in replacement windows Houston Texas , sustainable renovation allows businesses to align their operations with modern green standards while maintaining efficiency and comfort. Sustainable renovations require proper waste management strategies to be successful.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 12, 2025

Sterling Structural , a leading manufacturer of cost-effective, pre-fabricated mass timber and hybrid structural systems in North America, today announced the availability of a new Mass Timber Mock-up training kit. The kit includes everything needed to construct a mock-up of a small-scale mass timber building. and Lufkin, Tex.,

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 7, 2025

The post Exploring Durable Materials for Your Next Building Project appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Building projects require materials that last. Your material choices affect both appearance and performance, influencing project timelines and budgets.

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Construction Marketing

MAY 27, 2022

Since fabric buildings are tensile structures, the membrane can be pulled into a three-dimensional surface for developing shading, a roof, or a decorative component. Simply put, they’re a building made of all-steel frames and tarp covers or fabric material. Read on to learn about the advantages of fabric buildings.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 26, 2023

Pushing Home Building Toward Off-Site Construction Founded in Ireland in 2015, Entekra launched its U.S. operating a manufacturing plant there. The company debuted its first home in August 2017, and its prefabricated panelized construction systems promised to be a game-changer for the residential construction industry.

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