mechanical systems

Hospital Built to Plan

The Denver, Colorado, suburb of Northglenn sold 5.7 acres of vacant land to SCL Health Community Hospitals for the construction of a 60,000-square-foot, community-based...

Tire Cost-Per-Hour

Steve Jensen and his team at Farmers Cooperative in Firth, Nebraska, are more than just dealers of farm and industrial tires. They may be...

Tolerance Gaps

By Victoria K. Sicaras When building structures in hurricane-prone states, it’s important to factor Mother Nature in design decisions. A popular building design in Florida—and...

Product Selection: Part 3 of 3

Read part 2 here. From the primary structure to interior finishes, material selections within architectural design carry more weight than ever.  The AEC industry has incrementally...

Small But Mighty

Shims are used by the hundreds on the jobsite. They serve as temporary alignment aids to hold objects in place until they can be...

Lifecycle Data: Part 3 of 4

The typical building lifecycle is long, with most modern buildings being constructed to last at least 100 years. That’s a long time for building...

Internet of Things

By Jennifer Stiansen When telematics first came on the scene, Jon Shapiro acknowledges its target market wasn’t for the little guy. “Large contractors had the advantage...

Welding Weathering Steels

Part 2: Understanding the material and choosing filler metals for the job Weathering steels are often a viable option when atmospheric corrosion is a concern...

Flooring Design Considerations for 2017

With 2017 in full swing, the new year brings new considerations, materials, and markets for commercial flooring. With a construction landscape that is always...

Moisture Meters

A crucial part of managing any large-scale construction project is staging the work as efficiently as possible so the crew and any subcontractors remain...