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Check out our latest episode of Masonry Principles, where we look at restoration through the lenses of contractor and engineer and get candid on how we can build better buildings. https://ow.ly/hwB650PFYWB #masonrymatters

While NYC has LL 11, I understand Seattle is working on a concept addressing "Non Reinforced Masonry" based on being in a seismic area. Is there any other city in the US that has or is working on CODE for Unreinforced Masonry as a RETROFIT not just NEW CONSTRUCTION?

True or False? 🤔 Constructing one square foot of a building today costs about the same or even more than it did in the 1950s. Drop your answer below ⬇️ Let's see who's got their construction history on point! #ConstructionTrivia #TrueOrFalse #eBacon

Two Lenses - One Topic - https://bit.ly/3qKyeOE Masonry Principles dives into the world of restoration. A great conversation had from both a contractor and engineering perspective. You don't want to miss this! You might even learn something new. #masonry #buildbetterbuildings #showmethemasonry #restoration #preserveyourcitiestownsandvillages

Incorrectly specifying mortar continues to be a major issue affecting the masonry industry. Check out our latest tutorial where Executive Director Phil Ledent shares best practices for specifying mortar for brick and CMU masonry construction. Recommendations from Brick Industry Association and Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association are reviewed, and the MIM presents best practices for specifying mortar for projects in Michigan. https://ow.ly/vNec50PyShZ

The author of this document identifies a number of concerns that ring very true about decision making and lack of qualified supervision on construction sites. Sadly the role of the Resident Engineer is long gone, and all too often design information is indeed provided to Contractors who never refer to the Engineers again. Fundamentally this bridge is unusually designed: the Architectural concept being a cable-stayed bridge which would have slender light weight deck construction; being translated into a concrete truss with a tower and steel tubes for decoration purpose only was an immediate recipe for disaster. No doubt the decision to change from the Architect concept was driven by cost and a belief that by precasting a truss it could be installed in a single operation (probably with an overnight road closure). From that moment on the Engineer would have been under constant pressure to reduce member sizes to maintain the slender appearance of the bridge. However, the decision to post tension the diagonal strut, which is clearly a compression member that was cracked and undergoing compressive failure was in my option a decision of criminal incompetence. It is easy to see what went wrong in hindsight, but so often difficult to be the one who makes a stand against the wave of Parties who all think they know best and sadly only those directly involved will have learned the lessons. Well worth 10-mins to read!

🗞️🏡🏗️ In a fascinating new article from ArchDaily, the pros and cons of confined masonry construction are intelligently explored. The piece provides a comprehensive evaluation of the methodology - defining it as a blend of two conventional construction systems

Segments from the Past! A look into our construction archive finds winter construction photos of the new I-76 Allegheny River Bridge in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. Daily winter temperatures in nearby Pittsburgh averaged 20oF during the construction of this project. Balanced cantilever construction began from pier tables cast in place atop twin wall piers to provide a platform for launching the traveling forms. One side of the pier table was 16’ long while the other side was 24’ long. The asymmetry kept the cantilever balanced within a half segment, minimizing out-of-balance loads on the piers. Constant 16’ long segment lengths were used for ease of construction. Year-round cantilever construction utilized four traveling forms for the superstructure to meet the project schedule. The I-76 Allegheny River Bridge is the first cast-in-place concrete segmental bridge in Pennsylvania and features a 532’ main span across the Allegheny River. FIGG designed this bridge for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and provided construction engineering and inspection support to the Owner. #civilengineering #transportation #bridge #SegmentsFromThePast

Versatility in Action: York Bridge Concepts Timber Crossings What sets us apart? Our on-site construction expertise! Challenges that pop up during construction? No problem. YBC makes necessary, real-time adjustments and ensure your bridge fits flawlessly into its surroundings. Experience the magic of timber, tailored to your vision. https://hubs.ly/Q027GNzy0 #TimberCrossings #Versatility #OnSiteConstruction #CommunitySolutions

All Multifamily builders it’s time to consider our light gauge steel studs instead of wood for your projects!! Message me to find out how We can help!! #multifamilyhousing #multifamilyrealestate #multifamilyconstruction