Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 4, 2024

The new structure also includes two levels of below-grade parking and outdoor terraces. PERI USA was selected to be the singular supplier for formwork solutions, delivering large quantities of formwork, scaffolding, and climbing systems. The early striking with the drophead system reduces on-site material requirements.

Concrete Pouring 264

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 22, 2024

Robert Sage Careers has offices in Tampa, Florida and provides executive recruiting services for the metal building systems and engineered structures industries. SWD Urethane is a supplier of spray foam insulation products for walls and roofs and is headquartered in Mesa, Arizona.

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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.”

Plumbing Systems 264

Plumbing Systems Roofing Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 9, 2023

3, 2023) Western Specialty Contractors – Minneapolis Branch is nearing completion of a project to restore a masonry wall section of the historic Wesley Church located at 101 E. Louis, MO, Aug. in downtown Minneapolis, MN. Substance Church contracted with Western in May 2023 to restore the building’s façade. Western is headquartered in St.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The dam’s structural integrity was threatened as several feet of material eroded away during the rain event, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) needed to find an immediate solution that would preserve the historic structure and protect a critical economic resource. C Below, Inc., Terracon Consultants, Inc.,

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

This model was instrumental in evaluating numerous design elements and options, including: window sizes and the solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) and thermal rating (U-factor) for each window unit; roof types; wall thicknesses; insulation thermal (R-) values; and the impact of various exterior colors on the home’s overall thermal performance.

Renewable Energy Systems 243

Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Energy Conservation Wall Systems 243

Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Protective barrier walls will separate new 12-foot-wide shared-use paths, featuring scenic overlooks and shade structures, from traffic. ” The new Brooks Bridge will measure 2,111 feet (793 feet longer than the current one) and feature six travel lanes (three eastbound and three westbound) versus the current four-lane structure.

Structural Systems 279

Structural Systems Safety Regulations Building Resilience Wall Systems 279

Roads Online

APRIL 3, 2025

Precast retaining solution National Precast Master Precaster, The Geoquest Company Australia and New Zealand, a key partner in the Sydney Gateway project, played a crucial role in the project designing, supplying and installing over 50 Geoquest Mechanically Stabilised Earth (MSE) walls. Heights varied from 1.5 metres to over 8.5 metreshigh.

Concrete Pouring 101

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

ICM) , was hired to do in the summer of 2019 for Reaction Engines , a privately-held technology company that’s developing thermal management systems and novel propulsion solutions for the defense and commercial high-speed flight sector, as well as for aviation, automotive, and energy sectors in the US and UK.

Facility Management 246

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

The steps of this project include: Installing Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) improvements including count stations, closed-circuit television (CCTV), and ramp metering to nine on-ramps. Widening seven existing bridge structures between SR-14 and Parker Road. LUKE CAROTHERS is the Editor of Civil + Structural Engineer Magazine.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 25, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – A research project progressing from the American Iron and Steel Institute’s (AISI) Small Project/Fellowship Program has received significant funding through the National Science Foundation (NSF) to advance performance-based fire design for cold-formed steel (CFS) structures. Thomas Gernay, Ph.D.,

Fire Protection Systems 242

Fire Protection Systems Structural Systems Building Design Building Materials Manufacturing 242

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.

Foundation Systems 259

Foundation Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems Structural Systems 259

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 27, 2023

Salas O’Brien is excited to announce that its Denver-based structural engineering team has been recognized by the Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) with the first place Design Excellence Award in Non-Building Applications for the CFS design of the Park Union Bridge in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Structural Systems 246

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 1, 2024

22 “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete Reinforced with Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Bars” is a newly developed design code for new concrete structures reinforced with GFRP bars. It addresses construction and material requirements, structural systems, members, and strength and serviceability requirements.

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The Pro Builder

JUNE 16, 2023

Foster's startup, Coral Maker, has developed an automated system that allows her to produce coral “skeletons” at a large scale. Planting corals on this type of structure means that they can become established much more quickly (depending on the type of coral, it could happen in months rather than years).

Material Handling 228

Material Handling Structural Systems Wall Systems Construction Equipment 228

Construction Enquirer

MAY 9, 2023

Structural building components specialist ACS Stainless Steel Fixings (ACS) has launched Intex Fire Protect. It is the first masonry support system combining four critical components in one easy-to-fit design – meaning it is over 40% faster to install.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 1, 2023

The panel of experts below, representing the construction, engineering, and building systems industries, explore and explain the many benefits of this alternative construction method. A commercial example of this approach is best represented by a hotel chain located in Redondo Beach, California whose owner chose a modular system.

Building Materials Manufacturing 246

Building Materials Manufacturing Steel Fabrication Building Information Modeling (BIM) Modular Construction 246

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 26, 2025

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.

Building Code Compliance 64

Building Code Compliance Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Fire Protection System Installation 64

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. Construction Management Co.:

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 10, 2025

miles of at-grade guideway, two elevated stations, and a parking structure. The transit extension includes four aerial guideway bridge structures, as well as eight miles of walls. The Hensel Phelps team expanded and optimized the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport baggage handling system. The Skanska team built 2.3

Structural Systems 86

Structural Systems Building Optimization Wall Systems Project Management 86

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Presented by the Copper Development Association (CDA), the NACIA awards celebrate projects across the United States and Canada that feature architectural copper and copper alloys, including roof systems, façades, and wall systems, as well as custom-fabricated elements.

Architecture 264

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Granger Construction

APRIL 2, 2025

Granger is serving as the design-assist structural concrete contractor on this project, which involves some very unique architectural design elements that require innovative strategies and some highly technical concrete placement to ensure both structural integrity and design intent.

Concrete Pouring 80

Concrete Pouring Structural Systems Foundation Systems Wall Systems 80

Construction Specifier

APRIL 27, 2025

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.

Building Materials Manufacturing 64

Building Materials Manufacturing Structural Systems Flooring Systems Wall Systems 64

CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

For example, by 2030, all structures 10,000 square feet or larger in California must reduce carbon in building materials by 20%, according to the U.S. The HUB will be one of the first large-scale developments in Southern California to incorporate an ECOSLAB carbon-reduction system, Total Integrated Panel Systems (TIPS) and paving.

Building Materials Manufacturing 78

Building Materials Manufacturing Green Building Wall Systems Structural Systems 78

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.

Energy Efficiency 246

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 1, 2023

The dam received a structural update in the 1980s when crews tied the dam into the underlying bedrock by installing 277 post-tensioned anchors. SCS provides a load-bearing structure for supporting single-sided, non-tied, or two-sided, anchored wall formwork.

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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.

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GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 26, 2020

While some folks commonly think of precast as grey concrete, used for sewer systems or structural elements, it can also be used to construct entire buildings, including schools, office structures, and condominiums. This includes building enclosure systems that must provide aesthetic value. Integrated systems.

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The Pro Builder

JULY 13, 2023

Horton Buys 250,000 Grass-Made, Structural Panels from Plantd qpurcell Thu, 07/13/2023 - 09:24 The nation’s largest homebuilder, D.R. Horton , is collaborating with innovative startup Plantd to install 250,000 alternative structural panels in over 1,000 homes. RELATED: Sustainable, Structural Panels Made From Grass Aside from D.R.

Building Materials Manufacturing 246

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

This has shifted the discussion from general safety to a building’s functionality, serviceability, and operation after an event and moved the attention from being on the structure to the building’s occupants. These include columns, joists, purlins, load-bearing walls, floor slabs, and foundations.

Building Performance Measurement 52

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 18, 2023

Buildings made of mass timber – layers of wood bonded together – are gaining popularity as greener and faster alternatives to concrete and steel structures. The key feature of the building is a post-tensioned rocking wall system built from mass timber panels. National Science Foundation.

Building Resilience 130

Building Resilience Wall Systems Structural Systems Foundation Systems 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 16, 2023

Pleasanton, Calif. — Simpson Strong-Tie , the leader in engineered structural connectors and building solutions, announced today the successful completion of a series of seismic tests on the tallest building yet subjected to earthquake simulations. Seismic tests simulating both the 1994 magnitude 6.7

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The Constructor

APRIL 16, 2025

Robotic bricklayers represent a revolutionary advancement in construction technology, combining precision mechanics, artificial intelligence, and material handling systems to automate one of the most labor-intensive aspects of building. As labor shortages intensify and […]

Material Handling 52

Material Handling Wall Systems Building Automation Structural Systems 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 19, 2024

The proposed enhancements will expand the facility’s footprint, boost inspection capabilities, reorganize traffic flow through improved lane systems, enhance lighting, install canopy systems and ensure the provision of a secure detention area. The facility’s exterior is deteriorating, and its old building systems must be replaced.

Renewable Energy Systems 263

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 7, 2025

Image courtesy Owens Corning Greg Keeler, the technical services leader at Owens Corning and a former firefighter, spoke to Tanya Martins, the online editor of The Construction Specifier , about wildfire-resistant roofing and structural fire mitigation strategies. Aluminum would be the primary roof covering which is a factor.

Roofing Systems 71

Roofing Systems Wall Systems Building Materials Structural Systems 71

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.

Painting/finishing 196

Painting/finishing Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency Flooring Systems 196

CCR Magazine

APRIL 19, 2025

From rooftop gardens to vertical forests, architects are finding innovative ways to bridge the gap between nature and the structures we live and work in. Temperature Regulation Green roofs and walls provide natural insulation, reducing heat absorption in buildings. Methods of Integrating Plants into Architecture 1.

Green Building 52

Green Building Roofing Systems Wall Systems Structural Systems 52