Wolgast Corporation

OCTOBER 28, 2024

As a Design-Builder , we take on the role of advocate for our clients and put ourselves in their shoes while carefully making design and construction decisions. We are currently working on a building for Chippewa Nature Center that our Architect, Neil Frank, resourcefully designed using materials that would save time and money.

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Commercial Materials Resource US 124

BD+C

JULY 19, 2021

Sky Pool was originally conceived as a swimmable aqueduct, but the design process evolved in order to take advantage of the views across London that the space offered. . . The project sits alongside the US Embassy in Nine Elms, London. The nearly 50-foot-long transparent pool connects the buildings ten stories up.

Residential 116

Residential Design US 116

Wolgast Corporation

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

You may be familiar with wainscoting used often in residential homes, but is it right for your business setting when you consider remodeling or building new? Most recently, we added a wainscoting specifically made for acoustical purposes for a Design-Build project. 800-WOLGAST.

Commercial 127

Commercial Remodeling Materials Visualization 127

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

Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Marketing Tips for Women in Residential Construction. How the leading home buying demographic can get ahead of the design game. One working mom and interior designer told me her idea of housekeeping was low level lighting. One of the key goals when designing for families is to keep the peace. Home Design.

Residential 98

Residential Construction Housing Conference 98

BD+C

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The impact of office-to-residential conversion on downtown areas 0 qpurcell Mon, 10/16/2023 - 08:29 Office Buildings Gensler's Duanne Render looks at the incentives that could bring more office-to-residential conversions to life. Clair West , Toronto, Ontario.

Residential 111

Residential Office Permits Portland 111

Lets Build

JULY 15, 2022

Construction design software is a necessity in today’s digital landscape, giving industry professionals an easier way to create blueprints and drawings of new designs. However, the construction design software market is overflowing with options—what works for one company might not be ideal for yours.

Software 148

Software Software Design AutoCAD 148

Pro Builder

AUGUST 3, 2021

4 Diverse Live/Work Designs. Garnett, FAIBD, House Review Lead Designer. Although live/work buildings have become integral to a walkable community, they must be designed with a certain amount of flexibility to survive financially. On the Boards: 4 Home Designs Offering a Variety of Looks/Lifestyles. cbroderick.

Design 111

Design Retail Residential Office 111

BD+C

MARCH 27, 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic has presented a whole new set of problems, questions, and concerns for multifamily designers and owners looking to attract residents while reassuring them of the safety and comfort of their carefully curated residential environments.

Design 124

Design Boston Housing Safety 124

Pro Builder

MAY 12, 2021

How the Pandemic Will Shape the Future of Off-Site Residential Construction. The COVID-19 pandemic turned residential construction on its head, as contractors navigated the onslaught of supply chain upheavals, operational restrictions, a volatile economy, and an erratic housing market. . Wed, 05/12/2021 - 06:00. Janet Stephenson.

Site 111

Site Residential Construction Accidents 111

The Constructor

JANUARY 27, 2019

In general, 6 inch (150mm) slab thickness is considered for residential and. Thickness of concrete slab depends on loads and size of the slab.

Concrete 240

Concrete Residential Structural Engineering Design 240

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Cost-Effectiveness Prefab steel is generally more cost-effective due to its streamlined manufacturing and assembly processes, particularly for standardized designs. The energy efficiency of steel buildings can be enhanced with proper insulation and design, contributing to a smaller carbon footprint.

Construction 307

Construction Sustainability Materials Design 307

Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 22, 2018

Highlighting those trends is the Australian Construction Industry Forum’s (ACIF) newly released Australian Construction Market Report, which offers an outlook for residential, non-residential and engineering construction across the country over the next 10 years. Australian Construction Market Report: A Brief Overview.

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Construction Residential Infrastructure Industrial 200

Construction Marketing

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Initially designed for transporting goods, shipping containers have transcended their original purpose. Their uniform dimensions make them ideal for modular designs. Their standard length and width dimensions remain consistent with regular containers, ensuring ease of transport and integration into various construction designs.

Construction 305

Construction Transportation Architecture Innovation 305

The Constructor

JULY 4, 2019

Water demand has to be determined in order to design a proper water work project. Water is required mainly for residential, institutional, industrial.

Residential 157

Residential Maine Industrial Design 157

The Constructor

JUNE 10, 2023

With a proper foundation, all the subsequent efforts to assemble a building, be it a residential home or a commercial complex, can be successful. This is the first element that goes into construction and serves as the backbone of the whole structure.

Foundation 246

Foundation Residential Commercial Construction 246

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 20, 2023

The company is more than 100 years old, with roots in Omaha where it has helped design and build the electrical backbone that powers much of the city’s economic engine and cultural infrastructure. Miller Electric has grown a great team with more than 1,000 electricians in the field.

Software 282

Software Software Contractors Electrical 282

BD+C

JUNE 14, 2024

AEC inspections are the key to financially viable office to residential adaptive reuse projects 0 dbarista Fri, 06/14/2024 - 08:45 Multifamily Housing About a year ago our industry was abuzz with an idea that seemed like a one-shot miracle cure for both the shockingly high rate of office vacancies and the worsening housing shortage.

Residential 91

Residential Inspections Office IDEA 91

Construction Marketing

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Many builders also design and construct “high-rise” buildings that can be rented out for residential and recreational purposes. This building is often designed in a way that makes the home energy-efficient, meaning that energy-efficiency measures and other features are included in the design and construction of the home.

Materials 294

Materials Products Residential Electrical 294

Green Building Law Update

MAY 10, 2020

As of April 1, 2020, more than 216,000 residential dwellings have been certified to the NGBS through NGBS Green, the third-party certification program administered by Home Innovation Research Labs. The 2020 version of the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) is now available for free download and public use.

Green 156

Green Residential Certification United States 156

Pro Builder

MARCH 15, 2022

Data-Driven Home Design Preferences Highlight Post-Pandemic Necessities. Design insights from the New Home Trends Institute reveal a growing desire for space, comfort, and functionality in the post-pandemic home. 51% of homeowners say the kitchen is the most important space that home design “gets right.” Design Best Practices.

Design 98

Design Architecture Residential Consulting 98

Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Among the single-family, multifamily, interior design, remodeling, and community projects awarded, outdoor living reigned supreme, while many winners also featured celebratory entertainment spaces and pops of color, NAHB reports. Wine in Design. We’re taking the celebratory nature of wine and making it a design element.”

Las Vegas 98

Las Vegas Design NAHB Remodeling 98

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 18, 2018

The construction industry’s future looks pretty bright, according to a recent report that found residential and commercial construction will keep growing in the near future. If you’re in residential construction, you might expand to commercial buildings. For example, if you build roads, you could expand to building bridges.

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Contractors Construction Office Roads 227

Pro Builder

JUNE 14, 2021

Design Trends Survey: What's in Store for Housing's Look and Feel. A recent survey of architects and design-minded home builders reveals what's in store for the look and feel of housing during the next three to five years. Mon, 06/14/2021 - 08:00. Caroline Broderick, Associate Editor. . Trends in Exterior Cladding.

Housing 111

Housing Design Materials Architecture 111

Levelset

MAY 16, 2022

In Pennsylvania, contractors working on residential projects need to be aware of the Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act. However, when it comes to residential projects, many states like Pennsylvania provide additional requirements and protections for homeowners. Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act.

Pennsylvania 98

Pennsylvania Residential Contractors Contract 98

Pro Builder

APRIL 30, 2021

Home Design Details That Add Distinction. Drawn from winners of the 2020 Best in American Living Awards, these design details can inspire home builders with fresh new ways to differentiate their homes in a competitive market. Fri, 04/30/2021 - 14:30. Stacey Freed. but also to validate what they already like.

Design 105

Design Visualization Chicago Architecture 105

BD+C

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

8 strategies for multifamily passive house design projects 0 qpurcell Mon, 11/20/2023 - 12:22 Sustainability Stantec's Brett Lambert, Principal of Architecture and Passive House Certified Consultant, uses the Northland Newton Development project to guide designers with eight tips for designing multifamily passive house projects.

Housing 95

Housing Design Massachusetts Certification 95

Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Whether creating new architectural expressions or rehabilitating architecturally significant historic buildings, from stick-built to unitized, “off-the-shelf” commodity to custom bespoke systems, utilizing insulating glass units or opaque spandrel panels, simple flat or complex geometry; it seems the sky is the limit with curtain wall design today.

Design 104

Design Fabrication Consulting Bidding 104

Green Building Law Update

FEBRUARY 2, 2020

That new code modified the 2019 California Building Standards Code regulating allowable mix design and materials for plain and reinforced concrete. Possibly most significant, the code provides a form of non-residential specification and residential specification that could be a model for construction contract provisions.

Concrete 245

Concrete Green Materials California 245

Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Comfort Systems Road Map: A Plug-and-Play Residential Duct System. Today, PEX is the predominant plumbing system in new residential construction. . Part of the project was to develop a design methodology for determining the length and number of duct runs. Mon, 09/27/2021 - 15:05. Eric Werling. Department of Energy.

Residential 98

Residential Roads America Innovation 98

Construction Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2024

Architects Design and plan construction projects, considering both aesthetic and functional aspects. Engineers (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical) Civil engineers focus on the design and maintenance of infrastructure. Structural engineers design and analyze structures for stability and safety.

Construction 332

Construction Project Management Electrical Safety 332

BD+C

MAY 15, 2024

Marissa Kasdan, Associate AIA MFPRO+ Blog MFPRO+ New Projects Modular Building Multifamily Housing Designers Architects Adaptive Reuse Project + Process Innovation Reconstruction & Renovation Resiliency Sustainable Development What do Buffalo, N.Y.; Hartford, Conn.; and San Jose, Calif., have in common? Park House 2.0 Park House 2.0

San Jose 121

San Jose Residential Housing Sustainability 121

BD+C

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

million sf of residential, office, and retail space that will pursue LEED Platinum certification. Its 20 floors of office space—which Handel Architects designed in collaboration with MIT’s Metabolic Design Office—are being taken one step further to meet the Passive House Institute’s rigorous standards for energy efficiency.

Housing 127

Housing Retail Certification Office 127

Pro Builder

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Custom Home: A Modern Design of Light and Magic. This light-filled California custom home reached back into the past to create a stunning present and a memorable future with a design that offers diverse outdoor living options and an invitingly warm, modern aesthetic. Interior design: Del Gavio Group , Woodside, Calif.

Design 98

Design Architecture Plans AIA 98

BD+C

JANUARY 2, 2024

5 ways mass timber will reshape the design of life sciences facilities Here are five reasons why it has become increasingly evident that mass timber is ready to shape the future of laboratory spaces. Here are five reasons why. The market-ready prototyp[es consider an urban sigte in one of Boston's leading life sciences clusters.

Design 113

Design Sustainability Materials Boston 113

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 26, 2025

Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. When designed and installed correctly, air barriers contribute to the long-term durability of a building. According to the U.S.

Construction 64

Construction Commercial Residential Design 64

Pro Builder

AUGUST 2, 2022

Home Designs Offering Outdoor Living Opportunities on Smaller Lots. These designs manage to marry small lots with vibrant outdoor living spaces. Garnett, FAIBD, House Review Lead Designer. Design Ideas for Outdoor Living on Small Lots. DESIGNER: Seth Hart, DTJ Design , shart@dtjdesign.com , 303.443.7533.

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Design Plans Housing Architecture 97