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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

Improving building enclosure performance While energy efficiency might initially suggest well-insulated walls and efficient HVAC systems, controlling air leakage can be just as critical. Uncontrolled air movement through penetrations in the building enclosure can increase energy costs as HVAC systems work harder to condition the air.

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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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Playing with Fabric

Civil + Structural Engineer

Prior to this, tension fabric structures had typically relied upon hollow-tube, web truss framing systems. Where fabric becomes advantageous by comparison, however, is that the cost to clad a building with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) fabric walls is much less than constructing masonry walls or using other “conventional” materials.

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Breathing New Life into Historic Buildings: The Art and Science of Restoration

UK Construction Blog

The goal is to protect the legacy of these important structures while upgrading their functionality for modern use. Experts can also restore centuries-old craftsmanship such as rough plaster, hand-carved woodwork, and masonry techniques that have fallen out of modern construction.

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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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TCF Industrial Building #1

The MCP Group

Location Topeka, Kansas Plans TCF Industrial Building #1 Combined Plans Specifications TCF Industrial Building #1 Combined Specifications General Information Bid Invitation TCF Industrial Building #1 MCP Supplemental Conditions.2021 2021 Addenda ADD 1 The post TCF Industrial Building #1 appeared first on MCP GROUP.

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KSU Agronomy Research & Innovation Center

The MCP Group

Location Manhattan, Kansas Plans KSU Agronomy Research & Innovation Center Combined Plans Specifications KSU Agronomy Research & Innovation Center Combined Specifications General Information Bid Invitation KSU Agronomy Research & Innovation Center MCP Supplemental Conditions.2021