The Pro Builder

MAY 15, 2023

Smart Neighborhood Project Combines Net Zero with Natural Gas qpurcell Mon, 05/15/2023 - 09:49 Building net zero, carbon neutral homes means going all-electric and getting rid of natural gas entirely—right? We can leverage a reliable, affordable system that’s already in place,” she says.

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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 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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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 25, 2023

Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Systems Engineering at Johns Hopkins University (JHU), was named a recipient of the NSF’s Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award for nearly $580,000 over five years. Sagan of the Metal Building Manufacturers Association. Thomas Gernay, Ph.D.,

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2024

The post Enhancing Buildings with Modern Curtain Walling Systems appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Curtain walling is a type of cladding used in construction to protect buildings from weather and enhance their appearance. It doesn’t support structural loads, offering design flexibility and energy efficiency.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 18, 2023

Buildings made of mass timber – layers of wood bonded together – are gaining popularity as greener and faster alternatives to concrete and steel structures. The key feature of the building is a post-tensioned rocking wall system built from mass timber panels. The research project is funded by the U.S.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 16, 2023

Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie , the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced today the successful completion of a series of seismic tests on the tallest building yet subjected to earthquake simulations. Seismic tests simulating both the 1994 magnitude 6.7

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

By Amy Becker Photo courtesy Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Specifiers and design professionals should always consider seismic performance attributes for buildings in areas that previously have experienced the damaging effects of earthquakes. Building codes are adopted with the intent to preserve life and safety.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 7, 2025

Asphalt shingles provide a well-sealed roof surface and offer Class A fire resistance to the roof system. Rebuilding for resilience Some lessons from past wildfires can guide how the industry approaches rebuilding entire communities in fire-prone areasthe biggest one is the defensible space around the building.

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The Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The Lakewood Villages project, which consists of four buildings with a total of 96 apartments, in Palm Springs, Fla., 13, WPBF 25 reports, and uses a building system consisting of blocks that interlock much like toy Lego bricks. It's important to our residents to have a building that's going to be able to sustain them.

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STAHL

JUNE 22, 2025

But behind its modern amenities lies a story of resilience, innovation, and transformation. Originally constructed in 1908 as the Western Union Bank Building, later known as the William E. McGee Building, this historic structure served as the Hennepin County Public Defender’s Office until 2012.

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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

JULY 18, 2023

Eco Material Technologies , a Utah-based producer of sustainable cement alternatives, and Hive 3D , a Texas-based automated construction company, have partnered to build five vacation rentals in Round Top. In addition to the walls, Hive 3D printed the homes’ outdoor furniture and counter bases.

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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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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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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. The building’s amenities provide a welcome and comfortable stay.”

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Strong Tie

MARCH 12, 2024

Simpson Strong-Tie is participating in NHERI Converging Design , the third phase of testing a six-story mass timber building on the NHERI UCSD shake table. This project follows up on the testing of a ten-story mass timber building with the NHERI TallWood project. Learn more about this project and our live testing event.

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Maltaward

JANUARY 15, 2025

Construction site security is critical to any building project. If developers and building managers want to ensure steady continuity all year round without any prevalent setbacks and minimal risks, they must ensure their site is equipped with sufficient security measures that protect valuable assets and maintain worker safety.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

SD Hollow concrete block masonry was first used as a building material around 1870, when wooden molds were developed to produce concrete block units from a relatively dry mixture of sand, cement, and water. In current construction, concrete masonry units (CMUs) are used as both structural and architectural building materials.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 22, 2023

The project is the brainchild—and now the personal home—of Mark LaLiberte , a renowned building science expert and co-founder and president of Construction Instruction , a consultancy and training facility based in Denver. There is a very limited labor force, especially when you’re doing something really state-of-the-art,” Leavitt says.

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Strong Tie

MAY 9, 2023

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

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Construction Specifier

MAY 2, 2025

The focus now includes how well a building serves its occupants and the environment, especially in the face of increasing climate challenges. Engineers, architects, and specifiers are under growing pressure to design and deliver spaces that prioritize sustainability, occupant well-being, and resilience.

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Construction Daily News

JANUARY 25, 2025

To help in this regard, keep reading as we explore some of the most effective strategies for adapting to new building codes in 2025. What to Expect from Building Codes in 2025 As can be expected, standards of excellence are only set to increase in the construction industry in 2025. Regulations can differ widely across the nation.

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Roads Online

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The CSD2500B offers tremendous benefits to owners who choose to use it as a permanent plant, as the components that are built-in, enclosed and protected within the container wall extend the lifespan of all the wholeplant. In Africa, the Lintec CSD2500B worked on a 14.2-kilometre

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 13, 2023

Along with a reduced environmental impact, RHEINZINK-prePATINA ECO ZINC products maintain their consistent, high quality, value and performance, plus their proven resiliency, 100% recyclability and 100+ year lifespan. With a lifespan of 100 years or more, our resilient products also reduce the need for product replacement.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Decades later, these innovative floors remain a smart and efficient solution for many commercial spaces, balancing comfort for occupants and long-term performance for facility managers and building owners. Hybrid carpet refers to flooring that combines the comfort and acoustic benefits of carpet with the durability of a resilient floor.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

A high-performance building envelope minimizes thermal bridging, enhancing interior thermal comfort with substantial R values at the roof and walls. The building’s energy use intensity (EUI) is reduced to 23, a 71 percent decrease from the baseline, thanks to efficient building systems and envelope design.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 3, 2025

The world’s ecosystems function as complex systems where every species plays an essential role that upholds environmental health and stability. Development that protects and values biodiversity can be achieved through renewable resources combined with green building methods and community involvement.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Yet, building in wildland urban interface (WUI) zones continues at a fast pace. 1 Why are people still building, and rebuilding in WUI zones? It is important to note new builds in WUI zones are primarily residential, but commercial builds in these regions are not uncommon. Primarily for affordability.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 21, 2025

Participants learned about the barriers to adopting high-performing fenestration in both non-residential and multi-family buildings, as well as a blueprint for market transformation, at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida. The cost tradeoff is glazing versus perimeter heating.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

Their resilient construction and the ability to stack up to six units high made them the perfect choice for my alternative housing trip. This made me look for different ways to build a home. These include energy-saving windows and systems to save water. The best part is that container homes take less time to build.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

From simple DIY projects like painting walls in light colours to installing affordable storage solutions that maximise vertical space, you can create a functional, visually appealing extension of your living space. Create specific zones for tools, gardening equipment, sports gear and automotive supplies to establish a logical system.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 28, 2018

The climate and corrosive salt environment of the Persian Gulf created a number of challenges for this striking new building. This continuous waterproofing system fully bonded to the structural concrete surrounding the substructure, creating a positive and permanent barrier against the corrosive environment. “We

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 17, 2024

2 Buildings are responsible for approximately 42 percent of CO2 emissions, 15 percent of which is attributed to the embodied carbon of materials. trillion sf) of building floorspace by 2060—equivalent space of New York City added every month for 40 years—the time for the industry to act is now. Millions of properties across the U.S.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Therefore, it’s imperative to fortify infrastructure and enhance port resilience for the future of safe freight movement. This project includes the removal and installation of new marine wharf fenders, mooring hardware, a steel sheet pile toe wall, wharf repairs, mooring dolphins, and a new 120-foot gauge ship-to-shore crane rail.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Mechanical and electrical engineers work on systems within buildings, such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and electrical systems. Electricians Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in buildings and construction sites. Ensure compliance with electrical codes and safety standards.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Trane, a leader in building and energy solutions, is collaborating with the university to develop and implement a comprehensive energy saving and emissions reduction program. The Wall Street Journal and CollegeNET recognize NIU as a leading institution for social mobility, or helping its students climb the socioeconomic ladder.

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