Remove Flooring Systems Remove Historic Preservation Remove Lifts
article thumbnail

The three Ps of prefabricated EIFS: Preparation, production, placement

Construction Specifier

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.

article thumbnail

The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

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.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

What are the 5 biggest constructions in history?

Building Radar

Cultural and Historical Significance Beyond its military purpose, the Great Wall symbolizes China’s enduring strength and resilience. The wall’s preservation and restoration efforts highlight the importance of maintaining historical landmarks, ensuring that future generations can appreciate these monumental achievements.

article thumbnail

Protecting lives and our most important heritage

Specification Product Update

As part of the project to preserve this Grade One listed building for future generations, a fire resistant solution was required for an ornate window in the newly created Bright Hall, a new community space. The SYSTEMGLAS Ligna timber-framed fire resistant glazing system provided the ideal solution.

article thumbnail

Oak Frame Porch Design: Enhancing Your Home’s Entrance

UK Construction Blog

Historical Significance of Oak Oak has a venerable history in the UK, serving as a traditional building material for centuries. Incorporating Traditional Joints and Aesthetics The use of traditional joints in oak frame porches is not merely a nod to historic craftsmanship but also a choice that ensures longevity and strength.

article thumbnail

How Darlene Rutkowski-Hanks pulls it all together

The Korte Company

Darlene’s earliest memory is the sound of chalk striking the floor, and the bent figure of her father sketching lines on plywood. One, she was tired of historic library renovation projects and wanted exposure to big jobs. He was always pushing you, but never throwing you in the water with no life preserver.”.

article thumbnail

Adventures in Renovation: The Historic Courthouse and the Stair and Elevator Tower Conundrum

Civil + Structural Engineer

In 2014, Page began work on a phased modernization project for the 770,000 SF occupied historic courthouse. What happens when you need to add a new stair and elevator tower to a landlocked historic building? What worked well for the upper floors to minimize disruption became challenging on the interior of the building.