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Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 1, 2023
In Part II of a two-part series, industry pros focus on the multiple benefits offered by offsite construction with increased challenges from inflation, labor shortages, materials availability, and a push to increase sustainability on construction projects. Meet the Panelists: Brian Sielaff, M.S.C.E.,
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. They’re Cost-Effective.
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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.
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.
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.
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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Construction Specifier
APRIL 22, 2022
Freestanding canopy systems can be specified for numerous project applications, fabricated with a choice of materials, and engineered to meet a range of performance requirements. Unlike attached canopy systems that typically designate a building’s entrances, these stand-alone structures are multifunctional.
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. to the heavy snow loads and harsh winters of the northern U.S.
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. Technological advancements in curtain wall design tools, materials, prototyping, and fabrication techniques offer new avenues for achieving these lofty design and performance goals. Jackson, AIA Photo courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.
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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.
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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UK Construction Blog
JULY 1, 2025
Picture two masonry leaves, stainless-steel ties and a drainage cavity working together like a breathable waterproof jacket. The Structural Story The outer leaf shields wind-driven rain, the inner supports floors and roofs, while the cavity collects moisture for release through weep-holes rather than your client’s wallpaper.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 23, 2020
The first hallmark of sustainability: Put on a roof that lasts a long time. When a hailstorm and a tornado came to town on the same day, the University of Iowa’s Carver-Hawkeye Arena was confronted by a powerful competitor that damaged the 25-year-old PVC (vinyl) roof. Benchmark, Inc., Benchmark, Inc.,
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.
CCR Magazine
AUGUST 23, 2024
Metal roofing continues to claim a larger part of the market and with that growth, there is a demand for more qualified installers. METALCON is offering the opportunity to obtain hands-on experience, observing and installing metal roofing on the trade show floor. METALCON will be at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Oct.
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.
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Recent disruptions in supply chains, workforce shortages, and other obstacles to project schedules have led more owners and contractors to look for off-site, prefabricated construction methods to improve the quality and efficiency of their builds. Other advantages include the aesthetic quality and durability.
Revit OpEd
APRIL 14, 2016
Last night I was able to download and install Building Design Suite 2017 from my Autodesk subscription account. Autodesk Raytracer is used when you render a material preview. In a project it might look this if we create a unique subcategory for Building Edges and Roof Drains. Long Post Warning, worth it I hope.
CivilJungle
JANUARY 2, 2022
What Is Skillion Roof ? The Skillion roof is a unique type of roof which has just one unvarying isolated surface. The characteristics of this type of roof are crucial than regular smooth tents. The main difference between a standard roof and a Skillion roof is the perpendicular pitch or rise. Butterfly Roof.
CCR Magazine
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Installing a mezzanine floor is one of the most efficient ways to effectively double your storage capacity without expanding the building footprint. Built of steel and equipped with shelving, conveyors, and safety railings, they enable optimized material flow and inventory accessibility via lifts and stairs. per square foot.
CivilJungle
APRIL 26, 2020
Various materials are used in producing decorative concrete like colour hardener that offers a unique colour as well as a highly durable surface; Integral colour is usable on any texture and application. It’s also utilized to add components of dynamism to unexciting surfaces as well as material. Asphalt Concrete. Usually, 0.5
CivilJungle
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
This standard (Part VII) coven the method of measurement of hardware in buildings and civil -engineering works. The dimensions shall be measured net in the decimal system nearest to 0.01 The bills of quantities shall fully describe the materials and workmanship and accurately represent the work to be executed. Name of Material.
Work Gearz
MAY 31, 2020
Image Title Brand Price Buy Top KEEN Utility Men's Lansing Mid Steel Toe Waterproof Work Boot Construction, Raven/Tawny Olive, 11 D (Medium) US KEEN Utility Buy on Amazon Danner Men’s Tachyon 8” GTX Duty Boot,Black,10.5 KEEN Utility Men’s Lansing Mid Steel Toe Waterproof Work Boot . Speed up lace system. And Lots more! .
Building Radar
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Whether you’re a construction manager, contractor, architect, or just someone involved in a building project, understanding the terminology is crucial. Sustainable construction refers to building practices that aim to minimize the environmental impact of a project throughout its lifecycle.
Work Gearz
DECEMBER 2, 2020
started manufacturing these Thorogood boots for the US Army in both World War 1 and World War 2. These boots were founded by Charles Danner , who ventured to the Pacific Northwest to build premium work-boots for loggers in 1932. Danner boots are manufactured in USA. Fiberglass/Steel shanks. History of Thorogood Boots.
Building Information Management
JULY 2, 2012
Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVACie), released by the Engineer Research and Development Center for public review. HVACie extends the existing Industry Foundation Class Coordination View including equipment and system information streamlining construction shop drawing and fabrication.
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Building Information Management
JULY 2, 2012
Open information exchange of Heating, Ventilating and Cooling systems (HVACie), released by the Engineer Research and Development Center for public review. HVACie extends the existing Industry Foundation Class Coordination View including equipment and system information streamlining construction shop drawing and fabrication.
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Work Gearz
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Making a house or an industry or a commercial building is our dream, but we cannot make it come true without the help of the construction workers who work day and night in the hazardous environments, handle cements and sand, walk in watery areas and carry those heavy bricks and loads. Materials: Front - 300D woven polyester.
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
After 80 years of continuous operation the building required significant upgrades to provide tenants with code compliant, state-of-the-art facilities and Class A office space. A building-wide life safety analysis determined that the two existing egress stairs were insufficient to meet the population based on current building codes.
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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.
CivilJungle
DECEMBER 11, 2020
The construction cost of the homes and the price of the building materials are rising day by day. Ferrocement is a composite material which is prepared by using closely spaced one or multiple layers of the meshes and small diameter of rods. Ferrocement is a very durable, cheap and versatile material used in the construction.
Natural Building
SEPTEMBER 23, 2007
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. Stone Houses.
Building Information Management
JULY 27, 2016
The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. 00 31 25 Existing Material Information. Material Testing Information.
Building Information Management
JULY 27, 2016
The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. 00 31 25 Existing Material Information. Material Testing Information.
Construction Specifier
MARCH 2, 2025
EIT, and Tom Jaleski, ICC Photos courtesy RDH Building Sciences As the design and construction industry shifts toward more eco-conscious building systems, mass timber has become a prominent element in this new direction. 2 Fire suppression/protection systems are required for most facilities.
CivilJungle
JANUARY 6, 2021
Introduction of PRE Engg Building. The Steel industry is growing rapidly all over the world. Steel is widely used Building material in the construction industry. Nowadays steel structures getting more popularity because of its economy and faster construction. The PEB full form is Pre-Engineered Buildings.
CCR Magazine
MAY 11, 2024
Restoration of this building will significantly expand the site’s interpretation and programming, allowing it to engage new visitors, and preserve and advance understanding of 20th Century architecture and LGBTQ cultural heritage. Built at the base of a slope, the building had been susceptible to water infiltration since its conception.
Building Information Management
JULY 26, 2016
AISC: American Institute of Steel Construction. ARS: Asbestos Roof Shingles. ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials. BL: Base Line, Building Line, Block. BLDG: Building. BUR: Built-up Roof. CDS: Cold Drawn Steel. CRS: Course, Cold Rolled Steel. AIC: Amperes Interrupting Circuit.
Building Information Management
JULY 26, 2016
AISC: American Institute of Steel Construction. ARS: Asbestos Roof Shingles. ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials. BL: Base Line, Building Line, Block. BLDG: Building. BUR: Built-up Roof. CDS: Cold Drawn Steel. CRS: Course, Cold Rolled Steel. AIC: Amperes Interrupting Circuit.
CivilJungle
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
Medium-density fiberboard is often a form of composite wood material. By opting to use medium density fiberboard in some parts of the building , you can save money on other items. 100% recycled material is used, which ensures that no tree is chopped down, meaning that it is environmentally safe. What Is MDF? What Is MDF Made of?
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 13, 2017
AISC: American Institute of Steel Construction. ARS: Asbestos Roof Shingles. ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials. BL: Base Line, Building Line, Block. BLDG: Building. BUR: Built-up Roof. CDS: Cold Drawn Steel. CRS: Course, Cold Rolled Steel. AIC: Amperes Interrupting Circuit.
Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 10, 2024
SEI, Director of Research and Engineering, Metal Building Manufacturers Association In Mexico City, on top of Costcos metal building warehouse, parking garage and loading dock rests a -million-square-foot roof of sports parks and recreation. Additionally, the structure is made from 80 percent recycled steel.
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CCR Magazine
MARCH 17, 2025
Commercial roofing has changed dramatically over the past decade. The right roof doesn’t just shield your building from rain and snow – it can slash energy costs, boost property value, and last for decades with minimal maintenance. Sensors embedded within roofing materials can detect leaks before water damage occurs.
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