Swinerton breaks ground on Texas mass timber office
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New BJC Health Tower Breaks Ground in St. Louis
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 29, 2024
Louis area, Barnes-Jewish Health Systems (BJC) undertook a long-term, campus wide renewal project. The floors change throughout the first five floors, both geometrically in the floor plates and structurally,” said Joe Galli, national accounts manager, PERI USA. PD5 shoring systems spanned up to 40 feet.
Light at the End of the Tunnel
Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 10, 2024
In fact, the storm drain system is about 100 years old. Minneapolis development combined with increased rainfall brings more water into the system, which heightens the pressure on the tunnel. Despite the recent growth, some of the citys underground infrastructure is not so new. Michael, Minnesota, won the bid for the job.
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Somero Donates S-485 Laser Screed® for 2025 CIM Auction
CCR Magazine
JANUARY 8, 2025
The S-485 provides unmatched performance, productivity and Golden Trowel Award winning quality, over chaired rebar or mesh, double mat rebar, ice rinks, freezer slabs and over in-floor heat tubes. It is essential. If you have a job that needs high numbers but cant get an S-22E in there, you must use a small screed.
Ware Malcomb Announces Construction is Complete on Chino Valley Unified School District Administration HQ
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 4, 2024
The building’s ground floor design incorporates public-facing uses, including a secure lobby, a board meeting room with dais seating, training rooms, conference rooms, an IT and server room, a coffee bar and break rooms. General contracting services for the project were provided by Xebec Building Company.
Maine GC spotlights new prefab facility
Construction Dive
JULY 1, 2024
Wright-Ryan’s Portland factory provides a controlled environment for millwork, wall and floor systems and employee training.
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SIGNIFICANT UPDATE TO POST-TENSIONED SLAB-ON-GROUND DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
Civil + Structural Engineer
JANUARY 25, 2024
Post-tensioned slab-on-ground floors—requires that post-tensioned concrete slab-on-ground floors, on expansive or stable soils, be designed in accordance with PTI DC10.5. Additional benefits include: Higher quality post-tensioning (PT) system materials manufactured by certified plants. The newly added Section R506.2—Post-tensioned
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BILCO Unveils New Flood-Tight Access Door to Withstand 30-foot Head of Water
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
NEW HAVEN, CT – The BILCO Company has introduced a new flood-tight floor access door that can withstand a 30-foot head of water from the topside, adding another component to its line of specialty access products for commercial applications. billion in damages related to Superstorm Sandy.
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Seattle airport reaches significant construction milestone
Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 23, 2024
The upper floors will include expanded dining and retail options, additional seating, and a 120.7-m While it initially aimed for LEED Silver certification, the project is on track to attain LEED Gold, showcasing its innovative use of energy-efficient systems and sustainable features. It is scheduled for substantial completion in 2026.
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Toll Brothers Opens Tomlinson Pointe Community in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 19, 2024
Tomlinson Pointe will feature two collections of Toll Brothers single-family home designs, some offering primary bedrooms on the first floor. With the Carlow Collection, home buyers can choose from dynamic floor plans ranging from 2,639 to 2,967+ square feet and 2-car garages.
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Renovated historic site gets structural and mechanical overhaul
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Renovation work included significant reinforcement of the original structure, restoration of historic interior trim, and upgrading modern mechanical and fire safety systems through original masonry walls. The building’s walls and roof were upgraded with high-performing insulation and advanced energy recovery ventilator (ERV) HVAC systems.
PERI Delivers Formwork & Scaffolding Solutions for Boston’s Seaport Square
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 4, 2024
The 525,000-square foot, 17-story building features two floors of restaurant and retail space and 15 stories of office space, occupied by Amazon’s Boston Tech Hub. PERI USA was selected to be the singular supplier for formwork solutions, delivering large quantities of formwork, scaffolding, and climbing systems.
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Affordable Housing Community Utilizes Universal Design
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 23, 2023
TAT is designing the fully accessible units to allow for overhead pulley systems—for residents who require mechanical assistance getting between the bed and the bathroom. The all-electric building will use highly efficient variable refrigerant flow (VRF) heating and cooling systems, with a central heat pump providing hot water for the units.
MBCEA Announces 2024 Building of the Year Winners
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 13, 2024
was the metal building systems provider. was the metal building systems provider. American Buildings, a Nucor Brand located in Terrill, TX, was the metal building system manufacturer. Commercial – Award of Merit : Floors & Doors 2.0 Nucor Building Systems manufactured the metal building system.
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A System that Takes Developers and Builders from Design to Completion
The Pro Builder
MARCH 8, 2024
A System that Takes Developers and Builders from Design to Completion qpurcell Fri, 03/08/2024 - 11:41 When the team behind the design-build company Shibusa Systems researched the causes of the U.S. Reynolds, cofounder, president, and CEO, Shibusa Systems. The upshot? Fewer people can build many more homes per year.”
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Vibration isolation for Norfolk House development
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
These facades are nearly identical to the original, but with slightly adjusted floor heights that are better suited to office use. The solution was a concrete floating floor. Without a floating floor, vibration from the tube would pass into the building’s structure and be heard as reradiated noise.
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First phase of Coffs Harbour Bypass tunnel complete
Roads Online
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Workers will now start excavating the tunnel floor, carry out the permanent tunnel lining works, install drainage, build the pavement, and complete the fit-out of the mechanical, electrical, fire, safety and intelligent transport systems.
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Plantd Finds First Farmer for Perennial Grass
The Pro Builder
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Their first test case is structural panels, but they hope to perfect it before expanding into other product categories like sub-flooring and two-by-fours after. Plantd’s factory will be automated, 100% electric, and multi-product capable.
ADOT’s US 60 Pinto Creek Bridge replacement wins regional honor
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 15, 2023
Among other innovative approaches used: ADOT used a bid-alternative method for design, which allowed the contractor to determine economical and supportive foundation systems for each of the bridge’s three piers while taking into account the mountainous terrain.
Styrofoam’s Promise for Hurricane-Proof Homes
The Pro Builder
JUNE 2, 2023
Vero Building Systems , a building materials manufacturing company, has begun production of its lightweight structural concrete insulated panels (SCIP). The SCIP system is composed of three main materials: steel, concrete, and expanded polystyrene (or, styrofoam). But it doesn’t end there.
A Case (Study) for Off-Site Construction in Home Building
The Pro Builder
APRIL 22, 2023
Rather, it employed an off-site construction method that built all of the wall panels, floor panels, and roof trusses in a nearby factory and assembled them on site in fewer than three days. Agorus' framing package for Daybreak included premade floor systems, each panel specifically engineered for its application in the system.
Under Water?
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 11, 2024
Wastewater systems are not designed for this changing climate,’’ said Sri Vedachalam, Director for water equity and climate resilience at Corvias Infrastructure Solutions, LLC. The system provides a permanent means of fall protection under access doors and exceeds OSHA fall protection requirements. Virginia is seeing sea level rise.
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Transform Your Garage: 10 Simple DIY Upgrades for a More Functional Home Space
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 4, 2025
For example, a workshop requires durable flooring and ample workbench space, while a gym needs proper ventilation and impact-resistant flooring. Create a detailed floor plan with these measurements to help visualise potential layouts and identify space constraints. Carry out vertical storage solutions to maximise floor space.
Prefab, Modular Homebuilder Touts Energy and Cost Benefits
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. The factory panelizes the ceilings, floors, and walls, then brings all the elements together to form the module. The all-electric homes use heat pumps for heating and cooling, as well as for hot water and dryers.
What is Screed in Concrete Construction? Types and Features
Prodyogi
MARCH 24, 2024
The screed can be defined as a construction element in a flooring system that is introduced to bring the floor to the desired thickness or desired height or to make it suitable for a specified flooring. The screed can be also categorized as a rehabilitation method.
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Transform Your Garage: Essential Upgrades for DIY Vehicle Maintenance
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 14, 2025
From proper lighting and storage solutions to specialised equipment and flooring options, thoughtful garage improvements create an environment where vehicle care becomes accessible and efficient. An upgraded electrical system supports your maintenance activities effectively.
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HGA Completes the Pennsylvania State Archives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 6, 2023
By 2000, its first permanent home in the Capitol Complex was reaching capacity and its low floor to floor height, together with a small floor plate, affected operational efficiency and would not allow for necessary environmental upgrades.
Weston launches £45m robotic MMC factory
Construction Enquirer
JULY 3, 2023
British Offsite, the MMC specialist business owned by house builder Weston Group, has launched its £45m automated factory to produce light gauge steel panel systems for the industry. Once the factory is fully operational, it would run a two-shift system five days a week, employing around 180 people.
10 Energy-Efficient Products for a More Sustainable Home
The Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Department of Energy’s Home Energy Score (HES) , which assesses the energy efficiency of a home based on its structure and heating, cooling, and hot-water systems, has a greater influence on home sale prices across the country. The units also include a quick-hang bracket system, making one-person installation easier.
Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat Names Quay Quarter Tower 2023’s Best Tall Building Worldwide
Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Additionally, a self-shading façade reduces solar radiation, minimizing mechanical loads on the building, and strategically positioned atria enable natural daylight to permeate the 2,000-square-meter floor plates, improving energy efficiency in the interior.
Equans wins £72m West London estate recladding job
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 7, 2023
Of the £72m investment, £36m will be spent on works to bring building services and finishes up to a modern standard, including the installation of sprinkler systems, upgraded mechanical, engineering, and public health systems, and completely refitted homes. The Paragon Estate was developed by Berkeley First, part of Berkeley Group.
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Plumbing Challenges in High-Rise Construction: A Plumber’s View
CCR Magazine
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
However, behind the scenes, theres a network of intricate plumbing systems that keep everything running smoothly. For the top floors of a high-rise, this means a struggle to get the same water pressure that lower floors enjoy. This requires careful planning to ensure that each floors plumbing is properly aligned and connected.
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Concept Homes to Promote the Wellness that People Want from Their Homes
The Pro Builder
JUNE 1, 2023
The ground floor is a full studio home, and the main rental home above includes 3 bedrooms and 2.5 The for-rent home will have a front porch for the ADU and a private second-floor deck for the unit above. The for-sale home will have an elevated front porch and a third-floor outdoor deck and covered patio.
Massachusetts’ Oldest Movable Steel Truss Bridge Marks 10-Year Anniversary of Nation’s Largest Six-Span FRP Composite Vehicle Deck
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 31, 2023
Constructing panels on CCG’s production floor allows the company to coordinate design and construction specifications upfront instead of at the job site. CCG has the design-build and structural fabrication expertise to provide engineered systems and OEM solutions. Installation is quicker, and overall costs reduced.
Home Design With Pets in Mind
The Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
In addition to mudrooms, this may include pet washing stations (42% of buyers say these are essential or desirable in a home) and pet-friendly flooring. Smart-home technologies, such as pet monitoring systems and automated pet doors, make it possible for pet lovers to interact remotely with their favorite fur babies. . • A recent U.S.
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5 Ways to Silence Squeaky Floors
The Pro Builder
APRIL 12, 2024
5 Ways to Silence Squeaky Floors ibush Sat, 04/13/2024 - 09:57 Take these tips to heart to deliver quiet floors and satisfied homeowners Roy Fanara Unless your home’s going to be the set for a horror movie, no one likes a new home with squeaky floors that creak and pop.
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Wates to finish Tolent’s Vaux job in Sunderland
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 28, 2023
The structural frames, floor slabs, and external walls for the new apartment blocks have been assembled by light gauge steel framing specialist Sigmat, which recommenced work on site in May and is due to complete this element of the development next month.
Tangram Interiors Is Now a Certified Woman-Owned Business, Led by Chairman Sonya Mitrovich Lozowski, MD
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 28, 2023
Mitrovich Lozowski brings years of experience to the table, having served as a Managing Member of Pacific Holdings and a Medical Director of a health center at the University of MI Health System. The company has nurtured a collaborative and people-focused culture in the belief that people fuel innovation.
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LATICRETE Expands Lines for Easy Heated Flooring Installation
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 23, 2024
STRATA_HEAT™ Programmable LCD Thermostat The STRATA_HEAT Programmable LCD Thermostat integrates with the STRATA_HEAT Radiant Floor Heating System. It serves as the main source for temperature control within the STRATA_HEAT Radiant Floor Heating System. For more information, visit laticrete.com. </p>
Reinventing Empty Buildings via Office-to-Lab Conversions
Civil + Structural Engineer
JANUARY 8, 2024
Unlike other real estate solutions, it’s engineered for efficiency with integrated, nonredundant building systems that can be owner-managed, providing a multitenant solution based on different lab needs. The design is flexible for both single or multitenant incubator spaces. These cases usually involve less complex build-out processes.
For the most compact boiler cascade on the market, choose Stratton from Hamworthy.
Specification Product Update
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Moreover, when fitted to aHamworthyHeating low-height frame and header kit, Stratton mk3 boilers benefit from a height of only 1474mm from the floor to the top of theboilerflue connection.These dimensions make a Stratton mk3cascadethe perfect solution for plantrooms where available height and footprint space is limited.
Adair County Awarded Preserve Missouri 2024 Project of the Year Project with Veregy
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 10, 2024
renovation project integrated energy-efficient systems into the 126-year-old courthouse structure, reducing energy consumption while maintaining the building’s historical integrity. Innovative Solutions Driving Sustainable Success The $8.1M
How To Build A Business Warehouse
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OCTOBER 28, 2020
For example, if you’re dealing with products that are fragile or made from delicate materials, then you need to think about using a lockable safe or even a shelving system. Consider The Flooring. Finally, you need to consider the flooring. Finally, you need to consider the flooring. Choose A Reliable Warehouse Company.
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