Articles Tagged with ''construction''

Ground Breaks for Innovative Ronald McDonald House

Construction started on new Ronald McDonald House in New haven, Conn. The project is set to be complete sometime in 2017.

May 23, 2016

Architecture, art and advisory firm Svigals+Partners has broken ground for a new Ronald McDonald House facility, signaling the commencement of construction.

The innovative residence will replace an older one serving families facing the trying ordeal of accompanying a child for extended hospital stays and life-saving care at the Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital of New Haven, Conn.

Construction Climate Talks Episode 3 on Sustainable Building

April 12, 2016

In the third episode, James Drinkwater, Regional Director Europe of the World Green Building Council explains how sustainability is turning into common sense in the construction industry.

New Tech Gadget used in Overstock.com Headquarter Construction

Jeff Winke

April 8, 2016

Layout instrument simplifies new overstock.com interior construction.

Lots of Lath

Albert Carrillo

December 1, 2015

A look at the various forms of lath used on exterior walls and ceilings.

Using Pre-Blended Stucco

Joe Kerlee

October 1, 2015

Pre-blended mixes provide greater consistency and efficiency on the job site.

Study Finds Green Construction is Major U.S. Economic Driver

September 18, 2015

Green building sector of the U.S. construction industry slated to contribute 2.3 million jobs in 2015, growing to 3.3 million by 2018.

Solutions to Building Efficiently

Systemization Brings Speed and Accuracy to Commerical Design and Specification

Herbert Slone

August 1, 2015

Our industry needs solutions that help us to build more efficiently.

AIA TAP Innovation Award Recipients Selected

Program Honors Projects that Highlight Collaboration Between Design and Construction Teams.

May 28, 2015

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Technology in Architectural Practice (TAP) Knowledge Community has developed the AIA TAP Innovation Awards to honor state of the art of the design, delivery, and management of the built environment as enabled by advanced processes and technologies.

MCA Announces 50 Percent off Dues For New Members in 2015

May 20, 2015

The Metal Construction Association (MCA) announces that new members qualify to receive 50 percent off their first year’s dues if they sign up in 2015.

National Gypsum Showcases ‘The Soundbook’ During Intex Expo

Mobile-Friendly Acoustic Guide is a Leading Resource for Sound Control, Design and Installation.

May 15, 2015

National Gypsum introduced The SoundBook—the industry’s leading resource for technical details and real-world sound-rated assembly drawings—at INTEX Expo, Booth 303, in Long Beach, Calif.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW ; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand Designing a high-performance building enclosure requires more than just surface-level protection; it demands a rigorous, performance-based mastery of below-grade water and gas mitigation. This discussion will provide an expert-level analysis of below-grade waterproofing within the comprehensive framework of the high-performance building enclosure.

Credit: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 ICC CEU

On-Demand This course provides visual examples of actual field conditions. Some good, some not so good; along with design suggestions that can cut installation costs and reduce construction change orders. Upon completion of this course, you will have a better understanding of the requirements the roofing contractor must meet to provide the specified roofing system warranty, and long-term value to the owner.