BD+C

APRIL 13, 2017

With security and sustainability becoming critical factors in nonresidential construction, design sometimes takes a back seat on projects. Case in point: New York City's second Public Safety Answering Center, known as PSAC II, which opened last June in the Bronx. The 450,000-sf facility, sitting on 8.75

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Construction Cost Estimating

AUGUST 1, 2019

If the function of specific spaces is changed or lights are necessary in garages or basements, the windows should be installed in concrete wall. Prior to form opening, verify that the wall apart from opening is sufficient to sustain the load delivering to the structure. Sometimes, L-shaped steel beam may be applied as a lintel.

Concrete 40

Concrete Structural Engineering Inspections Security 40

Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 12, 2019

A reinforced concrete building gets damaged and collapses due to several reasons such as sliding of roofs, falling of walls, crushing of columns, short column effects, diagonal cracking, foundation sinking and tilting etc. Types and Causes for Damage and Collapse of Concrete Buildings.

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Concrete Foundation Drawings Security 40

Construction Cost Estimating

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

Active cracks in concrete stand for live cracks which are broaden in length, width, and depth in due course. How to restore active cracks in concrete The following processes are commonly used for restoring active cracks in concrete structures. So, primarily, it is essential to settle reason of crack formation.

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Concrete Materials Security Maine 40

CivilJungle

MARCH 29, 2023

You should screw the bracket to the post first and then secure the panels. They are not installed in concrete. First punch holes and studs then you can use them to secure the wire tightly. It will secure the connection between the wood fence and metal post properly. And it also depends on how you secure your fence post.

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Concrete Security Materials Comparison 52

BD+C

APRIL 28, 2014

Cities Alive draws evidence from cities all over the world of how public spaces of all types can affect the security, happiness, and social life of residents. Body Image: read more.

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BD+C

APRIL 20, 2023

13 trends, technologies, and strategies to expect in 2023 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/20/2023 - 08:21 Sustainability Biophilic design, microgrids, and decarbonization—these are three of the trends, technologies, and strategies IMEG’s market and service leaders believe are poised to have a growing impact on the built environment.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Self-Healing Concrete. Self-Healing Concrete. In the construction of Self-healing Concrete cement is the most widely used material, but cement is also contributors one of the biggest to harmful carbon emissions, by using cement we increasing annual global emissions up to 7 percent. Thermal Bridging. Photovoltaic Glaze.

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Engineering Concrete Roads Modeling 52

Construction Cost Estimating

MARCH 19, 2017

There is no direct support under the enormous deck (the primary horizontal platform) of a bridge. If the bridge is lengthier, it becomes heavy and bears lots of weight. So, the chance for collapsing is increased.

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Sustainability Railroad Roads Security 40

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 12, 2016

The New York Build 2016 ( March 7th & 8 th ) focuses on a range of topic areas from construction regulation, major projects and upcoming contracts to sustainable building and the latest construction technology. Concrete Production & Paving. Safety & Security Systems. Why Attend? Asphalt Production & Paving.

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New York Conference Equipment Consulting 120

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 12, 2016

The New York Build 2016 ( March 7th & 8 th ) focuses on a range of topic areas from construction regulation, major projects and upcoming contracts to sustainable building and the latest construction technology. Concrete Production & Paving. Safety & Security Systems. Why Attend? Asphalt Production & Paving.

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New York Industrial Construction Conference 120

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 9, 2024

We adopted new technologies, embraced sustainable building practices, and were more vocal about the benefits of working in the AEC field. This could involve an increased focus on sustainable construction, leveraging advanced technologies like BIM, and adopting eco-friendly building practices.

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Construction Autodesk Industrial Sustainability 137

Construction Marketing

JUNE 20, 2022

Depending on the construction work on a site, falling debris can take many different forms, such as concrete, rock, wood, glass, drywall, asphalt, shingles, metal, and plastic. Negligence in securing equipment, particularly when it’s dangling from ladders, beams, or other surfaces. What Are The Common Types Of Falling Debris?

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The Constructor

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

It involves the organization of land use zoning, access, circulation, privacy, security, shelter, land drainage, paintballing and other factors. Site planning in architecture and landscape architecture refers to the organizational stage of the landscape design process.

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Site Plans Construction Concrete 118

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 27, 2023

Since risks from the use of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete were thrown into the spotlight in 2018 after a roof collapse at a school in Kent, the full extent of the problems still remains unknown. So far the DfE has identified 24 schools that require immediate action, the public spending watchdog says.

Plans 62

Plans Risk Education Estimating 62

Construction Cost Estimating

MAY 15, 2018

Concrete is strong at bearing compressive stress. Plain concrete can sustain compressive loads capably. columns in place of plain concrete columns in modern day structures for the following reasons :- Temperature stresses are formed in Concrete because of differences in weather. Cracks may happen for this stress.

Concrete 40

Concrete Maine Deals Security 40

Natural Building

AUGUST 22, 2022

Construction techniques require skill, especially when used in conjunction with steel, concrete, or glass. Bamboo is proving its worth as a sustainable material. The joints of the structure are most important to secure the building and are often reinforced with steel. Image © Eric Dinardi.

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Materials Environment Sustainability Fabrication 52

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Trish Donnally MFPRO+ Blog Higher Education University Buildings Multifamily Housing Affordable Housing Senior Living Design Student Housing Designers Architects Projects Sustainable Development To say the United States is facing an affordable housing crisis is a major understatement.

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Housing New York City Seattle Philadelphia 111

Natural Building

JULY 1, 2011

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

Green 49

Green Sustainability Architecture Minnesota 49

Autodesk Construction Cloud

OCTOBER 13, 2023

From driving digital transformation in construction to implementing sustainable business practices, AU 2023 will be packed with learning and networking opportunities to help you achieve your career, project, and business goals. Taking place November 13-15, 2023 in Las Vegas, AU 2023 is the conference for those who make anything.

Autodesk 85

Autodesk Las Vegas Construction Bidding 85

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 15, 2021

Department of Homeland Security through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides numerous documents to assist the design and build of both dry and wet flood-proofed structures. It is important to note concrete blocks can potentially act as holding vessels for floodwater should the exterior skin be breached.

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Insurance Regulation Materials Design 89

GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 1, 2019

This meant not just providing a waterproofing system but a system that would secure joints and penetrations throughout the below-grade structure, since those areas have the highest vulnerabilities to water infiltration. STRUX® 90/40 macro fibers, ECLIPSE® Floor, and ADVA® 140M admixtures were crucial to creating a durable concrete floor.

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Las Vegas Airports Travel Concrete 60

CivilJungle

APRIL 16, 2021

Buttresses are just like concrete walls that are built parallel to the flow of water with such a prescribed thickness at frequent intervals. An arch slab or angled deck slab is installed on such buttresses to sustain upstream water. Typically, the Gravity Dam needs more concrete action. It needs a very solid and secure base.

Concrete 52

Concrete Foundation Sustainability FAQ 52

CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

To provide a high-performance, smooth, and durable surface that can last several years and withstand heavy loads, epoxy coatings are typically applied over concrete floors. To maintain safe and secure conditions for staff, machinery, and inventory, many manufacturing sites, warehouses, and commercial buildings rely on epoxy floors.

Concrete 52

Concrete Materials Commercial Foundation 52

Fieldwire

APRIL 24, 2023

It enables you to mitigate security threats, safety hazards, equipment damage and even human error. The stockpiling strategy allows you to expand your use of sustainable materials and branch out to more eco-friendly suppliers. While the cost of rework hovers around 2.4%–12.4%

Inventory 52

Inventory BIM Construction Materials 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 26, 2023

The company focuses on innovation and sustainability, delivering cutting-edge solutions to enhance mobility and improve quality of life. Additionally, Ferrovial has ventured into urban mobility with initiatives like Zity, an electric car-sharing service that provides convenient and sustainable city transportation options.

Construction 52

Construction Innovation Modeling Sustainability 52

CivilJungle

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Tiles (concrete, metal). Structure complies to the New Zealand Building Code and concrete complies with NZS 3101 (2006). Concrete cured with curing membranes removed. Concrete substrate contains less than 5% moisture content. Concrete surface firm with any soft concrete or laitance removed. Roof pitch.

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Inspections Insurance Concrete Security 52

Building Radar

JANUARY 14, 2020

Sustainability: Building becomes greener 15. Fire alarms, intrusion detection systems, access control and emergency call systems connected via the network lead to greater security: the sensors register unusual movements and send the signals to central points such as the police, fire brigade or emergency services.

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Industrial Construction Forecasting Plans 52

Pro Builder

MARCH 18, 2021

Perimeter walls insulated using a combination of highly efficient products, including injected core-fill foam insulation (R-8 average) in all open cells of the CMU (concrete masonry unit) walls, open-cell polyurethane spray-foam insulation (R-3.5 Personalized smart home living, automation, and security. Sustainability.

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Green Certification Products Electrical 98

Pro Builder

MAY 22, 2023

To do so, he combined and optimized several commercially available materials, products, systems, and practices—including insulated concrete forms (ICFs), structural insulated panels (SIPs), and a “plug-and-play” ducting system—that currently live outside the mainstream of the housing industry.

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IDEA Minneapolis Housing Innovation 52

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 31, 2022

The terraces step down to the garden’s focal point, a square still-water pool edged with a wide concrete band that sits at the atrium’s lowest level. In addition to its modern look and customization options, metal fabric brings performance characteristics such as daylighting ability, providing natural ventilation, and safety and security.

Fabrication 72

Fabrication Environment Architecture Zoning 72

Natural Building

AUGUST 18, 2007

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

Sustainability 71

Sustainability Architecture Green IDEA 71

Business Facilities

AUGUST 5, 2019

The net-zero buildings within their own insular mini-city will feature automated multi-functional designs, renewable energies from solar/wind/water/kinetic, autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality, Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, supertrees, and self-healing concrete structures.

Las Vegas 87

Las Vegas Infrastructure Nevada Housing 87

Natural Building

AUGUST 18, 2021

The possibilities include a rubble trench, concrete slab, or concrete footer. Foundations incorporating concrete will be more expensive than other options, and have much greater embodied energy, but they’re often required by code departments. Your first major decision for an earthbag project is the type of foundation.

Foundation 52

Foundation Housing Concrete Sustainability 52

Pro Builder

AUGUST 8, 2022

Sustainable Surface / Cosentino. Using an innovative production process that the manufacturer says uses 99% recycled water, 100% renewable energy, and also significantly reduces the use of quartz, Cosentino is pushing sustainability to new levels in its Silestone Loft series. Click for more info. . . Click for more info. . .

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CivilJungle

OCTOBER 4, 2020

We offer a wide range of construction materials which include specially engineered ready mix concrete products, AAC blocks, recycled concrete blocks, and pavers for different types of applications. We are engaged in the business of manufacturing of Concrete Block and AAC Block Adhesive. Under the leadership of Director “Mr.

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Products Concrete Infrastructure Green 52

CivilJungle

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

The Jaypee group has also secured three BOT contracts in the hydropower generation sector. Tata Projects is also working on green sustainable buildings in India to bring green revolution all over the country. • Precast reinforced concrete piling, construction of the foundation of the Gateway of India. Revenue: Rs. 13,831 Crores.

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Construction Infrastructure Metro Roads 64