Construction Specifier

JUNE 10, 2025

The redesign of the University of Pittsburgh’s Alan Magee Scaife Hall demonstrates that fire-rated glazing assemblies not only support fire-rated designs but also can contribute to community engagement, particularly in stairwells and other means of egress systems, which are critical to fire and life-safety goals.

Fire Protection System Installation

CCR Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2025

Brands like Moen and Delta Faucet are renowned for their reliability and durability, making them excellent choices for faucets and shower systems. This will prevent possible leaks and ensure the durability of the new system. If the walls are uneven, they should be leveled with plaster or plasterboard.

Plumbing Systems

ENR Construction

AUGUST 5, 2025

The UMT community recreation center includes four interconnected buildings with a total gross floor area of about 188,000 sq ft. Including four interconnected buildings, the recreation center with a total gross floor area of about 188,000 sq ft. The indoor soccer facility includes gable walls framed with glulam columns and wind girts.

Steel Fabrication

CCR Magazine

APRIL 3, 2025

Wall Street meets Parisian chic: Printemps’ debut store in NYC is designed for a new era of experiential retail with a distinct “je ne sais quoi.” ” Spanning 55,000 square feet over two floors, the U.S. Millwork sourced from Italy, New York, and New Jersey helped unify the space across both floors.

Painting/finishing

ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

A massive vault located in its basement will house a thermal storage system being built out by Willmeng that will connect to the TDUP. A studio and classroom building borders the north end of the courtyard and houses a dance studio with a spring-loaded wood dance floor, a paper-making and binding lab, classrooms and a motion-capture theater.

Renewable Energy Systems

ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

Temporary partitions with sound stage style sound blankets were used create classrooms of varying sizes within the open floor plan. A new air-conditioning system was installed, and fire alarm and fire suppression systems were extended to meet code requirements. and design firm Gensler.

Fire Protection System Installation

ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

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. Some of our shear walls are 3 foot thick by 20 feet long and go up seven floors. million lb of reinforcing steel. “In

Building Codes

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Use hard, durable flooring options to accommodate motorized carts, applying a non-slip coating for added protection. Acoustic Wall Panels Many modern commercial interiors are designed using the open floor plan concept. To alleviate this concern, invest in acoustic wall panels. 95 with as little as 15% wall coverage.

Wall Systems

ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

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. Some of our shear walls are 3 foot thick by 20 feet long and go up seven floors. million lb of reinforcing steel. “In

Building Codes

For Construction Pros

JULY 18, 2025

I anticipate that the growth in industrial and logistics concrete construction will remain strong, as companies continue to optimize supply chains and expand automated facilities, demanding highly productive concrete flooring solutions. These types of disruptions have made procurement planning far more complex and less predictable.

Concrete Pouring

For Construction Pros

JULY 11, 2025

Concrete MGT North America Introduces Backpack Concrete Vibrator for Small to Mid-Sized Projects MGT America MGT North America releases the GXH50 Backpack Concrete Vibrator, featuring a Honda GXH50 engine and flexible shaft system for efficient concrete compaction on small to mid-sized jobsites.

Concrete Pouring

UK Construction Blog

JULY 9, 2025

Types of Damp in Buildings There are three main types of damp commonly found in buildings: Rising Damp: Moisture moves upwards from the ground through walls by capillary action. It typically affects ground floor walls and can ruin plaster, paint, and skirting boards.

Wall Systems

Construction Dive

JUNE 24, 2025

The eight-floor, 420,000-square-foot inpatient building features comprehensive mother-baby services, advanced technology operating rooms and private patient rooms, according to the news release. Some of the building’s features include: Eighteen private labor and delivery rooms across three floors, five of which are antepartum rooms.

Flooring Systems

ENR Construction

JULY 21, 2025

The facility will also offer space for indoor sports, student programming and events. The structure currently only uses the ground floor. The system is designed with three rooftop units for heating and cooling—one for each tent space and one for the concrete structure.

Steel Fabrication

For Construction Pros

JUNE 9, 2025

Metzger/McGuire Spalled concrete joints are the primary problem for a concrete floor. From there, other considerations that may come into play are aesthetics, access time to the repaired joints, and the type of demands being placed on the floor. Joint repair materials fall into one of two types – semi-rigid or structural.

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing

Wolgast Corporation

JULY 21, 2025

The building has an aluminum frame with polycarbonate panels and a concrete floor. The structure includes a concrete floor and polycarbonate walls, enabling year-round use and aligning with the school’s curriculum needs. ft building. Rimol-brand greenhouse—selected for its quality and durability. Fortunately, both St.

Public Works

Specification Product Update

AUGUST 7, 2025

Not only will the range effectively close off vulnerable soil, waste and other types of pipe in the event of a fire, but the devices are fully tested in combination with FIREFLY ® ’s flexible barriers and wall or floor batts. It looks better for the end client and we are starting to install the FCR Fire Collars now.”

Fire Protection System Installation

BDC Network

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Without a support system of individuals who underwent the process, there is no advice and no one to look up to for guidance. The early 2000s saw a fad of extreme amenities like extravagant pools, rock climbing walls, and movie rooms. After acceptance, the student is torn between commuting and living on-campus.

Building Design

ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

These four buildings were taken down, but there wasn’t enough site area to get all the floor area on this portion. acre site, the museum features a single level exhibition floor that presents all art on the same level with no hierarchy. “I SOM joined in 2015. Had we waited, the project would today be 20-30% more expensive,” Vesga says.

Fire Protection System Installation

Construction Daily News

JUNE 11, 2025

Many homes sit on generous lots with mature landscaping, while others offer modern updates and open floor plans that appeal to contemporary buyers. You’ll discover properties with shared walls but private outdoor spaces, plus the convenience of homeowners associations handling exterior maintenance and common area upkeep.

Real Estate Development

UK Construction Blog

JULY 22, 2025

Beyond avoiding broken china and scratched furniture, the right removal team becomes your strategic partner in one of life’s most stressful events, handling everything from specialist packing techniques to navigating Surrey’s narrow village lanes with surgical precision. The stakes are higher than you might think.

Material Storage

The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 4, 2023

A heating recovery system uses the exhausted air to pre-heat and pre-cool incoming air before it’s delivered to the home. And they come with solar panels and batteries, so the homes can be completely self-powered in the event of grid outages or shutdowns. Dvele's Nob Hill home in Ventura, Calif., with rooftop solar.

Building Resilience

Construction Specifier

JUNE 20, 2023

The building represents a structure made almost entirely of wood with all-electric, refrigerant-free, hydronic heating, and cooling systems. It is designed to serve as a meeting place for events, presentations, and other professional gatherings. The interior of the building shows the exposed wood walls.

Fire Protection System Installation

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 15, 2023

Steel frames house information on wood and acrylic panels, alongside preserved taxidermy and custom wall murals. With the understanding that the building would accommodate a diverse range of events and activities, the interiors were designed with flexibility in mind. m 2 (10-sf) floor-to-ceiling windows facing the park.

Sustainability

Construction Specifier

MAY 23, 2023

This design allows the building to respond and move safely during seismic events. In the event of a major earthquake, (W)rapper would remain standing and ready for occupancy the following day. The seventeen office floors in (W)rapper offer three different options for floor-to-floor heights, which are approximately 4.27

Flooring Systems

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 14, 2024

Cold drafts bring the temperatures down, so while main rooms benefit from the warmth of the building’s primary heating system, many other areas are left to deal with the arctic side effects. To help neutralize these blustery winds, facilities should consider fan-forced wall heaters that provide continuous comfort through optimized airflow.

Ceiling Systems

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 22, 2024

As flooring covers every square foot and supports every activity, it plays a big role—whether welcoming patients into the lobby, comforting family members in the surgery waiting room, or supporting the nursing staff as they do their rounds. each year, with an average stay of nearly five days.

Flooring Systems

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System.

Engineering

BDC Network

APRIL 13, 2023

Today’s students (and teaching models) demand a higher level of creativity in design, offering sensitivity to acoustics, movable walls that allow for reconfiguration, and access to and control of daylight. Here are a few examples: Move walls to move minds. Here are a few examples: Move walls to move minds. Empower your students.

Wall Systems

cnstrctr

AUGUST 3, 2019

Because I was new I had no idea was this crucial element to the building life safety systems were. Through my investigation I discovered that firestopping can be a range of materials that are installed in joints within walls, ceilings and floors that have a fire rating to slow the spread of fire throughout a structure.

Fire Protection System Installation

CCR Magazine

JULY 24, 2024

Reclaimed wood flooring, hand-crafted and quirky signage, local details, and comfortable lighting universally appeal to shoppers. If you choose tiles or wood for flooring, opt for wider planks as opposed to strip flooring. Place planks parallel to the longest wall of the room to expand the space visually.

Flooring Systems

Specification Product Update

OCTOBER 12, 2023

AIM Acoustic & Insulation Manufacturing has supplied wall cavity barriers and open state cavity barriers (OSCBs), along with technical support, for a ‘path-breaking’, 900-room student accommodation development at the University of West England Bristol’s Frenchay Campus. They are tested to BS 476-20.

Fire Protection System Installation

BDC Network

JULY 19, 2024

The Role of Diaphragms and Shear Walls in Creating Resilient Structures 1 kcichowicz Fri, 07/19/2024 - 11:00 MFPRO+ Blog Guide to incorporating diaphragms and shear walls into your next building project design. Diaphragms and Shear Walls Defined A diaphragm is a flat structural unit acting like a deep, thin beam. See Figure 1.)

Wall Systems

CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Attendees can explore a wide array of products, including flooring, insulation, and complete wall systems like panel and cast/spray hemp-lime installations. The event will feature leading U.S. The event will feature leading U.S. “We are showcasing Industry Pioneers from Across the United States.

Sustainability

CCR Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2024

Shelter Structures Two Story Tents Shelter Structures two story tents offer versatility and efficiency, making them perfect for various events. Patented Structure Systems With over 200 patents, these tents stay stable and safe. I remember how adding HVAC made a huge difference during a hot summer event, keeping guests comfortable.

Flooring Systems

Safti First

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

I realized the great possibilities this glazing could provide to the architectural community: full glass exit routes, visibility into and through up to two-hour fire rated areas, fire rated glass floors, fire rated glass doors and so much more. SAFTI FIRST is still proudly the only fully integrated fire rated system provider in the U.S.A.,

Fire Protection Systems

Construction Specifier

JUNE 30, 2025

The devastating hurricanes of the 2024 season, along with severe flooding events in the Midwest and Northeast regions, have highlighted the widespread need for improved flood preparedness. of water can cause up to $25,000 in damage to a home, affecting flooring, walls, appliances, and personal belongings. mm (1 in.) mm (1 in.)

Building Resilience