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Offsite vs. Onsite Construction Part 2

Civil + Structural Engineer

In Part II of a two-part series, industry pros focus on the multiple benefits offered by offsite construction with increased challenges from inflation, labor shortages, materials availability, and a push to increase sustainability on construction projects. Meet the Panelists: Brian Sielaff, M.S.C.E.,

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Design and specification considerations: Stand-alone canopy structure systems

Construction Specifier

Freestanding canopy systems can be specified for numerous project applications, fabricated with a choice of materials, and engineered to meet a range of performance requirements. Unlike attached canopy systems that typically designate a building’s entrances, these stand-alone structures are multifunctional.

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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Transportation & Infrastructure

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. Construction Management Co.:

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Playing with Fabric

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Shannon Humbert, Legacy Building Solutions Rigid-frame fabric buildings offer a permanent solution for athletic facilities. For many entities, both public and private, the need for an athletics and recreation facility comes down to two options: A permanent brick and mortar building, or a lower-cost fabric bubble.

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AI fuels data center demand: Can precast concrete keep up?

Construction Specifier

Precast concrete is a desirable material for these buildings for a variety of reasons, whether used for walls, floors, and roof panels in a total precast structure or as an enclosure system. At these increased heights, total precast concrete structures become even more attractive in terms of cost savings and impact on delivery.

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Innovative Approaches to Cavity Wall Insulation for Builders

UK Construction Blog

Picture two masonry leaves, stainless-steel ties and a drainage cavity working together like a breathable waterproof jacket. The Structural Story The outer leaf shields wind-driven rain, the inner supports floors and roofs, while the cavity collects moisture for release through weep-holes rather than your client’s wallpaper.

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Commercial Construction Project Management: Managing What You Don’t Control

Commercial Construction Blog

It could be installing specialty equipment in a commercial kitchen, utilizing pre-ordered materials such as flooring and millwork, or providing electrical hookup for a sign or security system. One recent project we bid even had the pre-fabricated steel structure of a building as an OFI.