Construction Daily News

JANUARY 25, 2025

ICF Framing Insulated concrete forms (ICF) are a next-level solution for residential walls. Fabricated of precast insulated blocks, the blocks are locked in place at the construction site and filled with concrete. While typical wood framing panels provide an R-value around 14, an ICF wall offers an R-value over 23.5

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Construction Marketing

MAY 27, 2022

Since fabric buildings are tensile structures, the membrane can be pulled into a three-dimensional surface for developing shading, a roof, or a decorative component. Simply put, they’re a building made of all-steel frames and tarp covers or fabric material. Read on to learn about the advantages of fabric buildings.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 20, 2023

The facade of Mayo West Tower in Phoenix, Arizona, for which the cold-formed steel (CFS) fabricator, Digital Building Components, has won an engineering honor. The structure of the building consists of concrete over metal deck with steel moment frames and prefinished exterior CFS non-load bearing wall panels.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 2, 2023

Harvard University Science and Engineering Complex (SEC) in Boston, Massachusetts, uses a specially designed hydroformed tensile facade system made of stainless steel to maximize energy efficiency and provide occupant comfort. The facade’s stainless-steel material is both delicate and lightweight, mimicking the qualities of fabric.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 22, 2022

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. By Kevin Smith.

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Specification Product Update

AUGUST 17, 2023

Metal building envelope specialist SIG Building Solutions has launched a warranted twin skin system called ‘Gemello’. Gemello, is a self-supporting roof and wall system consisting of a trapezoidal pre-finished steel liner and outer sheet with a Class A1 non-combustible glass fibre insulation in between.

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Specification Product Update

JUNE 15, 2023

Metal building envelope specialist SIG Building Solutions has launched a warranted twin skin system called ‘Gemello’. Gemello, is a self-supporting roof and wall system consisting of a trapezoidal pre-finished steel liner and outer sheet with a Class A1 non-combustible glass fibre insulation in between.

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The MCP Group

MAY 5, 2025

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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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Photos courtesy GKD Metal Fabrics. Two chosen weaves, Ellipse 2 and Ellipse 14, feature horizontal patterns with warp wires across the entire surface area made of stainless-steel mesh, adding visual interest. The exterior view of a pedestrian bridge in the Silver Line Rail extension project. View of the interior of a pedestrian bridge.

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Specification Product Update

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Metal building envelope specialist SIG Building Solutions has launched a warranted twin skin system called ‘Gemello’. Gemello, is a self-supporting roof and wall system consisting of a trapezoidal pre-finished steel liner and outer sheet with a Class A1 non-combustible glass fibre insulation in between.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Severely deteriorated cast stone unit designated for replacement—deterioration of this unit is largely related to corrosion of mild steel reinforcement due to insufficient cover. Cast stone has experienced a resurgence in popularity and is currently fabricated for both new construction and restoration work.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

These include columns, joists, purlins, load-bearing walls, floor slabs, and foundations. These include architectural and MEP systems, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and other contents. describes test methods to evaluate the components of the overall glazing system. Figure 3: AAMA 501.4 Photo courtesy AAMA 501.4,

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

This massive capital construction project was undertaken to provide high-capacity transit service between the Dulles corridor and Downtown Washington DC and expand the reach of the existing regional rail system. To meet the unique requirements of the project, GKD metal fabrics were used.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 20, 2025

By Chuck Knickerbocker Photo Simon Hurst Photography/courtesy Technical Glass Products (TGP) Glazing systems are significant in connecting interior spaces to the outdoors, making them a popular option for todays sleek and modern building facades. Consider aluminumthe historical framing material for curtain walls.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 30, 2024

By Dale Payne Photos ©Moris Moreno Photography/courtesy GKD Metal Fabrics Pandemic-level illness, a nationwide mental health crisis, and healthcare worker burnout are fueling a reimagined future for America’s healthcare infrastructure. Why metal fabric? percent annually this year and next.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

The STRUX® calculator recommends correct dosage rates, for STRUX® 90/40 macro synthetic fibers , as a steel welded wire mesh (WWM) replacement in concrete installations. Welded wire mesh has long been used to reinforce slab-on-ground concrete, bridge decks and thin-walled precast applications for temperature and shrinkage crack control.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 23, 2023

PAU’s streamlined model showcases its structural, mechanical, and operational building systems, featuring visually captivating geometries and exposed beams and columns. They are designed to accommodate different structural systems, ranging from 19.2 They are designed to accommodate different structural systems, ranging from 19.2

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 27, 2023

Red7Marine has been involved with the project since August 2022 managing the fabrication and installation process, working with Ørsted and its designers. The upper pile sleeve is fitted with two vertical steel tubes for vessel berthing and the final component is the topside nesting structure.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

Quality control systems now include 3D scanning to verify dimensional accuracy and structural testing to confirm load-bearing capabilities before installation begins. Contemporary manufacturing approaches have enhanced traditional timber with innovative treatments and fabrication methods.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 20, 2023

The building represents a structure made almost entirely of wood with all-electric, refrigerant-free, hydronic heating, and cooling systems. The building also incorporates all-electric, refrigerant-free, hydronic heating and cooling systems. The interior of the building shows the exposed wood walls. Photos courtesy Lara Swimmer.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Even though the facades vary throughout the project, a singular curtain wall system was utilized, which made it easier to fabricate, quicker to install, and it also produced a fully secure building envelope. These elements create a connection to the past, reminiscent of the grandeur associated with movie studios.

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Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

ACM Panel Systems: Sleek Sophistication Meets Durability Aluminum composite material (ACM) panel systems have become increasingly popular in commercial building design due to their combination of sleek aesthetics and exceptional durability. For a modern and minimalist look, stainless steel or glass railing systems are popular choices.

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Revit OpEd

APRIL 14, 2016

Display of walls - Revit will regenerate walls only for those visible within the drawing area. In addition, if a wall appears very small in the drawing area, it displays as simplified lines, regardless of the detail level assigned to the view. Wall Joins (2016R2) - We can decide if we want walls to join prior to placing them.

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Natural Building

APRIL 4, 2011

They evolved very specific techniques for every aspect of the building process, from fabricating the adobe blocks to erecting and plastering the walls. One of the more unique aspects of their system is the use of specialized molds for fabricating the blocks.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 6, 2023

As we dive into the various types of shuttering materials and techniques, prepare to be amazed by the innovative systems that enable complex and unique structures to come to life. Innovative shuttering systems offer unique solutions to complex structures by combining traditional methods with modern technologies.

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BDC Network

MARCH 11, 2024

Stephen Blumenbaum, PE, SE, Walter P Moore Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Facility Managers Architects Building Owners AEC Tech BIM and Information Technology Building Tech Structural Materials Steel Buildings Today’s fast-paced world of design and construction is fractured.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 25, 2020

It incorporates a network, or system, of columns and connecting beams which support the building’s interior floors and exterior walls and carries all loads to the foundations. The materials used for the construction of Skeleton frames can timber, bamboo, steel and even concrete. What Is Steel Structure Building?

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 30, 2024

Structural Steel Steel is one of the most important materials in sustainable construction. At the end of the building’s useful life, steel buildings can often be transported to a new location, limiting construction waste. In the event that demolition is necessary, steel is a completely recyclable product.

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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.

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BDC Network

JULY 22, 2024

Previously, fire-rated designs may have limited building professionals to opaque materials, but advances in fire-rated glass and framing materials and fabrication techniques have allowed more design freedom. These transparent fire-rated walls replace vertical mullions with nearly colorless transitions between lites of glass.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Timber frame houses, for instance, leverage engineered design for economical benefits, optimizing timber use and strength in steel or timber systems. Concrete system built houses, like the prefabricated concrete houses found in the post-war examples in the UK, represent a significant portion of non-standard construction homes.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 10, 2024

At the turn of the century, the company pioneered the use of steel-reinforced concrete to create safer, stronger, and more efficient buildings. Turner Construction Company’s self-perform concrete team brought this complex project to life with a powerhouse of trade partners, technology, and innovative digital fabrication techniques.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 26, 2022

A rebar is a steel bar that is used in the concrete to provide extra strength to the structure. Carbon steel rebar. Stainless steel rebar. Welded wire fabric (WWF) rebars. Carbon Steel Rebar. In commercial and residential projects nowadays the most usable rebar is carbon steel rebar. Stainless Steel Rebar.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 9, 2024

A language of folding, pulling apart, and removal was developed to address different objectives, effectively representing, through a gradation of openings, cotton fiber fabric. These walls of ‘woven block’ create vertically cantilevered scrims to filter light, frame views, and spill dappled light into the interior.

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Specification Product Update

JUNE 15, 2023

Versapanel ® , Euroform’s cement particle board, has been specified for its acoustic properties as a roofing system component for what is set to be one of the UK’s largest film and TV studios, Shinfield Studios, at the Thames Valley Science Park. Euroform specialises in ensuring fire and thermal compliance across its product range.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 30, 2021

Architects seeking to deliver their own, creative signature realize they must focus much of their attention on the design of the exterior wall, the face of the structure to the outside world. It is essential these critical components receive the necessary coating after they are fabricated. Stephen Scharr.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 31, 2022

A deeper understanding of thermal and pressure dynamics between interior and exterior building environments has fueled increasingly complex, multicomponent wall assemblies. IMPs are single-component weather barrier wall systems which deliver high-performance value in one integrated, easy-to-install system.

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