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AI fuels data center demand: Can precast concrete keep up?

Construction Specifier

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. It may or may not have topping for the floor/roof. Regardless of the application, precast offers the same off-site construction benefits.

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Innovative Approaches to Cavity Wall Insulation for Builders

UK Construction Blog

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.

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Fenestration and glazing: Seismic performance specification considerations

Construction Specifier

These include columns, joists, purlins, load-bearing walls, floor slabs, and foundations. These include architectural and MEP systems, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and other contents. These categories even extend to post-event management. describes test methods to evaluate the components of the overall glazing system.

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Exploring Leading Hygienic Equipment Manufacturers in For Construction 2025

UK Construction Blog

Stainless steel is one of the essential materials across many construction environments for its corrosion resistance, fire safety properties, strength and easy-clean surfaces. Syspal Syspal is another trusted manufacturer in the hygienic equipment space, with a broad portfolio of stainless steel products suited to demanding environments.

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Local Connection Key to Realizing Robust Housing

ENR Construction

Every floor has at least one common study lounge, and the ground level has a variety of student and community support spaces,” he says. Early on, we were talking about mechanical systems for the units. million lb of reinforcing steel. “In Some of our shear walls are 3 foot thick by 20 feet long and go up seven floors.

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Cal Poly Humboldt's Vision for Realizing Robust Housing

ENR Construction

Every floor has at least one common study lounge, and the ground level has a variety of student and community support spaces,” he says. Early on, we were talking about mechanical systems for the units. million lb of reinforcing steel. “In Some of our shear walls are 3 foot thick by 20 feet long and go up seven floors.

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Flexibility Is Key Design Feature of George Mason University Student Center

ENR Construction

Working within an $11-million budget, the team did not envision a traditional concrete or steel structure. Instead, the university aimed for a “somewhat temporary” structure, says David Rowson, senior project manager at Powers Brown. The tent structures are cold-formed steel framing wrapped in tensioned fabric.