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Exciting news from Summerville, South Carolina! The Carolyn Lewis School, a stunning K-8 facility, has just been completed with a state-of-the-art metal roof in place. This development showcases the power of teamwork in achieving success in construction projects. Here's a detailed prediction and commentary on this fantastic news: 1. {PREDICTION:} With the completion of the Carolyn Lewis School and its impressive metal roof, we can expect to see an increase in similar construction projects incorporating innovative roofing solutions in the future. 2. {COMMENTARY:} The successful installation of the metal roof at the Carolyn Lewis School is a testament to the importance of collaboration and coordination among all stakeholders involved in construction projects. Let's delve deeper into the impact and implications of this achievement: 1. {IMPACT:} The Carolyn Lewis School sets a new standard for educational facilities, blending functionality with aesthetics through the integration of a modern metal roof design. 2. {IMPLICATIONS:} This milestone highlights the significance of using high-quality roofing materials that not only enhance the visual appeal of a structure but also offer durability and sustainability benefits. In conclusion: 1. {CONCLUSION:} The completion of the Carolyn Lewis School with its exceptional metal roof is a source of inspiration for future construction endeavors, emphasizing the value of teamwork and innovation in achieving project goals. 2. {FINAL THOUGHTS:} As we celebrate this achievement, let's look forward to more advancements in construction technology and design that elevate the standards of our built environment. Exciting times lie ahead for the construction industry, fueled by collaboration, creativity, and a commitment to excellence. Cheers to the bright future ahead! #ConstructionInnovation #Teamwork #RoofingTechnology

Peering through the misted glass of the classroom window, condensation slowly dripping onto the wooden ledge, many of us recall the familiar feeling of daydreaming about what a new school might be like. Those childhood memories are often triggered by different sights, sounds, and smells, transporting us back to the days spent in class with friends and teachers. Whether it was the excitement of wheeling in the tall TV on a Friday afternoon to watch the latest episode of "How It's Made," or the rush to be the first to volunteer to clean the chalkboard, school life was full of small moments that made a big impact. Who could forget the potent aroma of the canteen food, the clatter of plastic trays, or the struggle to poke a straw into a carton of milk without spilling it on the pale grey, foldable dining tables? Nostalgia has a way of bringing these memories back, and as we think about the past, we're also reminded of the importance of the future. hub South West Scotland’s CEO, Michael Ross, recently visited our Lanarkshire project, #OrbistonCommunityHub, in partnership with Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure and North Lanarkshire Council, to check on the progress of this remarkable build. This collaboration with Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure and North Lanarkshire Council is more than just a construction project—it’s an investment in the future, providing hope and support for the communities in #Bellshill, #Lanarkshire and beyond. We send huge thanks to the incredible design team, Architect - Keppie Design, Civil & Structural Engineer – Curtins and Service team – RSP Consulting Engineers for playing a key part in this momentous project. We can't wait to see the finished results. As we look forward to the opening of this innovative new school, we can imagine the new memories that will be created there, continuing the legacy of education and community for generations to come. #Localconstruction #Lanarkshire #Build #Nostalgia #workinginpartnership #buildingschoolsandrelationships

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Preparing for the Architectural CSE exam? This is the question of the week: An architectural firm is designing a new building for a community college district. The building will serve as a mixed-use facility with classrooms, administrative offices, and student residences. The estimated cost of the project is $120,000. Under the Field Act, which parts of the building project would require supervision and approval by the Department of General Services? A. Only the student residences. B. The classrooms and administrative offices, but not the student residences.  C. The entire building, including student residences, classrooms, and administrative offices. D. None of the building, as it is for a community college district. blueprinttopass.com

Innovative new teaching block with Kingspan ULTIMA - Why offsite construction can be a practical building solution for new schools and additional teaching blocks, read our case study to find out more: TMV Architects partnered with Ashe Construction and Kingspan ULTIMA to deliver a modern, functional space. Kingspan ULTIMA's offsite construction allowed for a fast on-site build with prefabricated timber frame panels and upper and lower roofs delivered in cassette form to ensure efficiency and meet the project requirements for heat loss reduction and airtightness. Collaboration is Key: Ashe Construction's prior experience with Kingspan ULTIMA facilitated the successful implementation while TMV Architects valued Kingspan's responsive technical team and product expertise, highlighting a smooth user experience. Open communication and collaboration between the technical team, client, and architects ensured an efficient design and helped streamline the project execution. Results: The building boasts functionality and aesthetics, earning praise from staff and students for its thermal comfort, lighting, and acoustics. Notably, the walls and floors meet the latest Building Regulations (Part L 2022) for fuel and power conservation, highlighting the inherent quality and efficiency of Kingspan ULTIMA products. The new classroom block was completed on schedule and ready for the new academic year demonstrating the advantages of offsite construction to help reduce project timelines and minimise disruption for schools. READ THE FULL CASE STUDY - https://rebrand.ly/bq1d0tz #offsiteconstruction #schoolbuilding #sustainability #kingspan #education

Check out this progress picture of Gray’s restored University of Kentucky College of Design building. Look at those stairs!

Another great project to be a part of with one of my old mentor Nima Arjomandnia, PE, PMP. Our most challenging design tasks included: 1) Cutting large (up to ~50ft x 26ft) openings through existing concrete pan-joist floor systems for new monumental steel stairs: 1a) Reinforcing the remaining existing concrete floor joists for the stair loads with concrete jackets and FRP. 1b) Designing the monumental steel stairs for vibrations per Design Guide 11. 1c) Providing a new skylight in the new roof opening. 2) Designing an entirely new steel frame gym expansion. 3) Replacing a large portion of the existing roof, requiring extensive steel joist reinforcement. 4) Designing new steel supports for solar panels over a new parking lot with sloping steel columns. 5) Providing facade support for the complete re-skinning of the building.

📚 Elevate your lunch break with insights that shape the future of building educational facilities! Schedule a ‘Building High Performance Educational Facilities’ Learn@Lunch bit.ly/3PKp9Pb – no cost, lunch included! Learning Objectives: ✅ Describe high performance schools and the benefits they offer to students, staff, and the community ✅ Identify key considerations in high performance school design ✅ Explain the basic approaches to high performance school design using precast concrete ✅ Discuss topics related to cost control, quality assurance, reduced maintenance, and sustainable design practices #HowPrecastBuilds #PrecastConcrete #Education #EducationFacilities #PrecastConcreteSchools #Durability #ResilientConstruction

Past Project Highlight: Pottsboro High School and Pottsboro Elementary School storm shelter additions were recently completed in partnership with WRA Architects, Inc. Storm shelters often come with unique challenges, as student & staff safety was our top priority. From an operational standpoint, back-up power, ventilation, and maintaining the integrity of the storm shelter envelope are considerations that received careful attention. Ventilation in particular carried additional challenges for each of the locations, and a different approach was incorporated at each location. The layout of the high school shelter was conducive to a louver-based system; while the physical location of the elementary school addition, sitting between the existing elementary and the existing intermediate school, initiated a purely mechanical system. #stormshelter #architecture #design

Do you know the story of how the PSU Intramural Building went from being a serviceable, windowless box to a building so attractive, so welcoming, it all but compels people to come inside and get some exercise? Read all about this amazing transformation. https://lnkd.in/ew-UktCE #engineering #highereducation #athletics #transformation