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Henley lands Midland Mill revamp on Leeds tower scheme

Construction Enquirer

Henley will install bespoke stainless-steel reinforcements, fabricated by sister firm HZS Stainless Steel, to integrate with original timber and masonry. A new steel-framed slate roof will also incorporate solar PV tiles capable of generating more than 40,000 kWh a year.

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A case for mid-rise: How multifamily housing can reshape our cities

BDC Network

In the 1800s, large wood buildings fell out of favor due to the widespread damage caused during the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, a catalyst for the use of other building materials such as steel, concrete and brick masonry. Thanks to advancements in fire suppression, this is no longer an issue today.

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Henley to lead Leeds mill restoration

The Construction Index

Our role isn’t just to preserve the past; it is to engineer it for the future. Several historic elevations will be dismantled and rebuilt, with engineered temporary works ensuring safety and control throughout. That is where Henley sets itself apart: we plan, we build, we restore, all in-house.” Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk

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THINKING OUTSIDE THE STEEL BOX: How the Tent Industry Is Currently Solving 

Civil + Structural Engineer

Tamarack Grove Engineering Brian J. P.Eng, Tamarack Grove Engineering Cody Jones , Bledsoe Tents The modern-day engineered fabric structure, known more universally as a tent, has applications far beyond weddings, social events, and as temporary expansion space. On-Site Construction Staging & Storage Doug Hardin , P.E.,

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Playing with Fabric

Civil + Structural Engineer

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.

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Offsite vs. Onsite Construction Part 2

Civil + Structural Engineer

The benefits of offsite construction, which comprises the manufacturing, planning, design, fabrication, and assembly of building elements offsite are expansive. The panel of experts below, representing the construction, engineering, and building systems industries, explore and explain the many benefits of this alternative construction method.

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Stackable steel modules speed building core construction

BD+C

Engineered as an alternative to traditional building core construction methods, such as cast-in-place concrete, precast concrete, and masonry, this patented, steel-and-concrete hybrid system can simplify and accelerate the construction of reinforced concrete stair and elevator core structures.