Natural Building

APRIL 14, 2022

Are you looking to build a natural structure in the near future? It is intended to prepare owner-builders to design radically efficient and beautiful structures that combine natural building and bioarchitecture (architecture that supports your life force energy). 2) Planning, and budgeting for a natural structure.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions. faces a housing deficit of 3.8 million units.

Structural Engineering 105

Structural Engineering Residential Office Engineering 105

GCP Applied Technologies

JANUARY 23, 2024

In addition, GCP Specialty Building Materials will feature its waterproofing and soil conditioning systems. GCP has helped shape the building products industry for more than 100 years. Together, they are combining performance and CO 2 reduction to revolutionize the way the construction industry builds.

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Concrete Sustainability Mobility Materials 78

Construction Marketing

MARCH 28, 2022

As a commercial building proprietor, it’s recommended that you adopt energy-efficient solutions for your establishment. You can do your part by designing an energy-efficient building. Here are some of the best practices to make your building energy-efficient: 1. Install Building Insulation. You’re not alone though.

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Electrical Commercial Equipment Green 232

BD+C

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

5 things developers should know about mass timber 0 qpurcell Thu, 02/15/2024 - 13:36 Mass Timber Gensler's Erik Barth, architect and regional design resilience leader, shares considerations for developers when looking at mass timber solutions. To mitigate the worst effects of climate change, we must make buildings less carbon intensive.

Concrete 111

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BD+C

APRIL 18, 2024

The next destination: Passive design airports 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/18/2024 - 13:59 Airports Today, we can design airports that are climate resilient, durable, long-lasting, and healthy for occupants—we can design airports using Passive House standards. The planes themselves are getting better when it comes to GHG.

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Lets Build

MARCH 10, 2022

But why are more companies building modular structures? Modular construction techniques involve manufacturing the components of a structure in a factory that will later be assembled on-site. This offers more scalability and makes repetitive volume building possible. Is modular construction cheaper than other methods?

Construction 187

Construction Transportation Site Fabrication 187

Lets Build

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Achieving zero defects and reaching a zero punch list is key to a high-quality build—we’ll explore a list of construction defects, their causes, and what you can do to avoid them. Material defects happen when building material gets damaged—whether the defects come straight from the manufacturer or the damage occurs on site.

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Documentation Construction Inspections Site 148

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

APA – THE ENGINEERED WOOD ASSOCIATION Multifamily Housing Engineered wood’s combination of benefits—from beauty and versatility to sustainability and strength—has made it a popular material for commercial projects such as mixed-use buildings, low-rise office structures and even eight-story mass-timber high rises.

Resource 97

Resource Engineering Design CAD 97

BD+C

APRIL 8, 2024

3 sustainable design decisions to make early 0 qpurcell Mon, 04/08/2024 - 09:26 Sustainability In her experience as an architect, Megan Valentine AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, WELL AP, Fitwel, Director of Sustainability, KTGY details three early sustainable design decisions: site selection, massing and orientation, and proper window-to-wall ratios.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 17, 2023

Abraham Advancements in hurricane building science, continuous code improvements, and the success of code-approved products have made it possible to design more resilient structures in hurricane zones. Myers, is a testament to how far the building and testing industry has come.

Florida 52

Florida Green Guidelines Commercial 52

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 17, 2023

Abraham Advancements in hurricane building science, continuous code improvements, and the success of code-approved products have made it possible to design more resilient structures in hurricane zones. Myers, is a testament to how far the building and testing industry has come.

Florida 52

Florida Green Guidelines Commercial 52

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

And, as rules for reporting unfold, our organization is exploring a fourth category of reporting that focuses on the “why” and “how” of decreasing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In other words, these are the scope 1 and 2 emissions of our suppliers, customers, and to a certain extent, employees. Means & Methods. Technology.

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Sustainability Concrete Products Roads 126

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 28, 2023

Sheffield’s Grade II listed Cole Brothers building, which was home to John Lewis in the city, is to be transformed into offices, shops and cafes. Sheffield City Council has named developer Urban Splash as its preferred bidder to re-establish the landmark building as a focus for people to meet and eat in the city.

Bidding 87

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BD+C

MAY 19, 2023

Shear Wall Selection for Wood-Framed Buildings 1 kcichowicz Fri, 05/19/2023 - 07:36 Multifamily Housing From wall bracing to FTAO, there are many ways to secure the walls of a building. Learn how to evaluate which method is best for a project. Closer fastener spacing and larger fastener size will increase wall strength.

Design 98

Design Accounting Engineering Resource 98

BD+C

MARCH 20, 2023

3 ways prefabrication doubles as a sustainability strategy 0 qpurcell Mon, 03/20/2023 - 11:09 Modular Building Corie Baker, AIA, shares three modular Gresham Smith projects that found sustainability benefits from the use of prefabrication. Utilizing Prefabrication as a Sustainability Strategy 1. for the cases considered.

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BD+C

JUNE 22, 2023

How to Specify Engineered Wood Products 1 kcichowicz Thu, 06/22/2023 - 10:58 APA – The Engineered Wood Association offers guidance on the properties and applications of engineered wood products and how to correctly specify them in accordance with the IBC. The panels must pass wet and dry structural performance tests.

Engineering 52

Engineering Products Design Visualization 52

CivilJungle

MAY 6, 2020

As per our last article How to Structural Design a Building/House Step by Step Part-1, 2 & 3. In this article, we design slab load, slab depth, slab steel design, Slab beam design. Now in this article, we calculated a column design. Column Design. Below Steps Column Design.

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Design Housing Concrete Foundation 52

BD+C

JUNE 14, 2023

Designing higher education facilities without knowing the end users 0 dbarista Wed, 06/14/2023 - 14:29 Higher Education A team of architects with Page offers five important factors to consider when designing spaces for multiple—and potentially changing—stakeholders.

Education 98

Education Design Virginia Resource 98

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.

Education 98

Education Environment Green Organization 98

CivilJungle

JUNE 23, 2020

What Is Column? • A compression member, i.e., column, is an important element of every reinforced concrete structure. Struts are used in trusses. • The function of columns is to transfer the load of the structure vertically downwards to transfer it to a foundation. c) It keeps the building warm in cools in summer and winter.

Concrete 98

Concrete Foundation Maine Design 98

Lets Build

JANUARY 18, 2022

Zoning classifications include residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial or hotel/hospitality along with other particular designations. For example, it can limit the maximum height of your building in a given area despite the type of construction allowed. of a building structure. What is zoning.

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CivilJungle

JULY 27, 2020

How to Calculate Number of Riser and Tread for a Staircase Steps? Staircase Design Calculation Example. Also, read: How to Calculate Staircase | Concrete & Bar Bending Schedule (BBS) | Staircase Reinforcement Details. Waist Slab Laenght = (a 2 +b 2 )= c 2. Waist Slab Laenght = (a 2 +b 2 )= c 2.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 8, 2022

In early 2018, RDG Planning & Design and its partner firms began design work to replace an existing, nearly 50-year-old Healthcare Facility on the Shell Point Retirement Community campus (a CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY [CCRC]) in Ft. Building Code. Myers, Florida. And the majority are going to retire where they live.

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Environment AIA Florida Modeling 98

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The secret is to be mindful of how you frame certain details, how you order lumber, and how that lumber shows up on site. Here’s how. Even so, few builders fully embrace this approach and still use 2-by-4s at 16 inches on center. Limit Lumber Waste: 3 Effective Strategies for Home Builders. Fri, 09/30/2022 - 13:15.

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Estimating Materials Site Housing 98

Construction Specifier

MARCH 30, 2023

By Dave Jackson In North Carolina’s Research Triangle area, which includes cities such as Raleigh, Durham, and Cary, local architects choose masonry as the preferred building material to achieve a modern, clean look for the pharmacological and, bio-research, and technological firms flocking to the region.

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Software Software Design Modeling 57

Pro Builder

APRIL 1, 2022

From cost savings to ballistic ratings, Ken Calligar says Re-Structure Group's design solutions are ushering in a new frontier of durable green building, which also offers promise for providing affordable housing. Re-Structure Group. PRO BUILDER: What is the RSG 3-D building system and what makes it different?

Concrete 98

Concrete Construction California NAHB 98

CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Introduction of How to Calculate Steel in Rcc Slab. The slab is one of the most important structural elements in the construction of buildings. Many of us are confused that how to calculate steel in RCC slab. Slab is a structural member which enables to move from one place is floor to another floor in the structure.

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Maine Drawings Foundation FAQ 90

Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The event has a little something for all design and construction professionals, including BIM and VDC teams who can take this time to learn more about cutting-edge strategies and trends in design, project coordination, and project planning. AU 2023 only comes around once a year, so mark your calendar and register today !

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BIM Autodesk Las Vegas Revit 56

The Constructor

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 About Jobs Connect Groups Forums Toolbar SMS Alerts RSS Feed Search The Constructor Subscribe by E-Mail to receive latest updates. Good brick masonry should utilize bricks which are sound, hard, well burnt and tough with uniform colour shape and size. As far as possible the use of brick-bats should be discouraged.

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Construction Concrete Foundation Materials 247

BD+C

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

3 important early considerations for office-to-residential conversions 0 qpurcell Fri, 11/10/2023 - 09:42 Office Buildings Scott Campagna, PE, Senior Director of Housing, IMEG Corp, shares insights from experts on office-to-residential conversion issues that may be mitigated when dealt with early.

Residential 52

Residential Office Budgeting Budget 52

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 3, 2023

It is becoming more common to receive design requests for bridges, high-rises, and other concrete structures with service lives of 100 or 150 years. How is an engineer to keep up with these demands while staying within a limited budget? Why is concrete corrosion a concern? Why is concrete corrosion a concern?

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 10, 2020

3 Ways to Use Building Codes to Slow Climate Change . Most people rarely think that their homes or office buildings are major contributors to climate change, but we should not be so quick to overlook them. Our residential and commercial buildings account for about 40% of total energy consumption in the United States. .

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Education Sustainability Safety United States 116

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 25, 2023

By Jeff Baker Designing a building, whether for a residential, institutional, or a manufacturing facility, requires thoughtful planning and immense attention to detail. 1 By understanding the role design and flooring materials play in these preventable events, specifiers can improve safety. Photos courtesy of SLIPNOT.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

By Mike Fischer One of the first questions to be asked when designing a basement foundation is “what is the desired functionality of the basement?” On one end of the spectrum, a basement may provide comfortable, fully habitable spaces comparable to the above-grade portions of the building (Figure 1).

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BD+C

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Here's why and how. APA – THE ENGINEERED WOOD ASSOCIATION MFPRO+ Blog The building was large, but not unusual, with an equally sizeable floor sheathed with OSB. Luckily, the designers had the foresight to include temporary expansion joints, and the project continued without a hitch after the deluge dried up.

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Pro Builder

JULY 26, 2020

However, starting with the 2016 launch of our quality assurance app, Capture QA, which reports construction issues and problems that need fixing in real time, my company, LJP Construction Services , has tracked data from inspections of hundreds of construction projects of all building types nationwide. Sun, 07/26/2020 - 09:00. They are: 1.

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