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Construction Specifier
JUNE 10, 2025
Photos courtesy Technical Glass Products (TGP) When designing educational spaces, project teams must meet code-driven requirements such as accessibility and fire safety. Minimal colorless spaces in these butt-glazed, fire-rated assemblies provide a cohesive design aesthetic with the stairwell’s glass railings.
UK Construction Blog
MAY 2, 2025
Key Takeaways Precast concrete lintels provide essential structural support above windows and doors, distributing weight evenly across surrounding walls whilst offering exceptional durability with lifespans exceeding 50 years. Each type offers unique characteristics suited to specific applications in masonry support systems.
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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.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 28, 2024
s historic rail station for use as the first component of the intermodal high-speed rail commuter station. s historic rail station for use as the first component of the intermodal high-speed rail commuter station. Eventually, California’s HSR system will link more than 800 miles of rail, by way of up to 24 stations.
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Building codes are adopted with the intent to preserve life and safety. Effectively using this data and the historical effects of earthquakes allows for a research-driven approach to mitigate future damage and build resilient structures. These include columns, joists, purlins, load-bearing walls, floor slabs, and foundations.
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.
UK Construction Blog
OCTOBER 18, 2023
The post Breathing New Life into Historic Buildings: The Art and Science of Restoration appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Historical renovation projects require a delicate balance of preservation and adaptation. Extensive Research Guides the Project A successful historic renovation starts with in-depth research.
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