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Adair County Awarded Preserve Missouri 2024 Project of the Year Project with Veregy

Civil + Structural Engineer

renovation project integrated energy-efficient systems into the 126-year-old courthouse structure, reducing energy consumption while maintaining the building’s historical integrity. Innovative Solutions Driving Sustainable Success The $8.1M

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Effects of acoustical ceiling panel type: Vertical sound isolation

Construction Specifier

Inter-room noise isolation applies to enclosed rooms horizontally adjacent to one another on the same floor. Much is known about constructing partitions, whether they are made of masonry or gypsum wall board attached to metal or wood studs, to achieve the desired level of noise isolation.

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FHSU Stroup Hall Addition and Renovation

The MCP Group

The work includes site demolition, earthwork, site concrete, site utilities, landscaping & irrigation, selective demolition, cast-in-place concrete, stone, cast stone, unit masonry, structural steel, decorative railings, architectural woodwork, waterproofing & air barriers, metal wall panels, EPDM roofing, joint sealants, doors/frames/hardware, (..)

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AGD Hays Readiness Center

The MCP Group

Bid Due Date | May 29, 2025 2:00 PM Project Description The project consists of a new 38,300 sf masonry and steel bearing building with sitework.

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Tuning in on sound: Reducing noise in the workplace

Construction Specifier

Conversations or activity of other occupants, the whirl and beeps of computers and electronic equipment, and the hum of HVAC and mechanical systems all create a cacophony of unwanted sound that is hard to ignore. Hotels, school dormitories, apartments, and condos have the same design element in common—shared walls and floor/ceilings.

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Woven in stone: The role of CMUs in architectural design

Construction Specifier

By using concrete masonry units (CMUs) as the dominant exterior building material, the design was able to incorporate the company’s heritage into the exterior appearance, creating a woven pattern. We were able to angle the masonry to deflect the sun on five- and 10-degree angles.

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Chicago LiUNA Center: Echelon’s Trendstone Plus® Showcase

CCR Magazine

Plans for the LiUNA expansion included classrooms, high ceiling equipment and vehicle training bays, an enhanced piping shop, an auditorium and a cafeteria. The veteran professionals from Vimak Construction and Masonry, Inc. We also installed a green roof tray system to aid in roof heat load reduction and rainwater management.”

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