Tag: Design
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Structural Steel Design Awards 2025: Commended projects
Six structural steel projects received commendations at this year’s awards. Originally opened in 2000, the third phase of construction at ExCeL London has extended the facility by a further 215m (the building is now 820m-long), delivering an additional 40,000m2, which includes 12,000m2 of ground floor exhibition space and 9,500m2 of conferencing accommodation on the uppermost…
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Structural Steel Design Awards 2025: Commended projects
Six structural steel projects received commendations at this year’s awards. Originally opened in 2000, the third phase of construction at ExCeL London has extended the facility by a further 215m (the building is now 820m-long), delivering an additional 40,000m2, which includes 12,000m2 of ground floor exhibition space and 9,500m2 of conferencing accommodation on the uppermost…
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Structural Steel Design Awards 2025: Merit projects and finalists
Three structural steel projects received merits at the SSDA 2025 and another six were finalists. The upper floors accommodate offices, IT laboratories, dark rooms, simulator suites, clean rooms, wind tunnels and robotics workshops, while the ground level houses workshops, with an internal crane and a strong floor, capable of withstanding large forces. View the original…
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Durability by Design: How Material Science Transforms Siding
In today’s commercial construction industry, siding goes so much further than simply defining a building’s aesthetics—because it’s now also determining how commercial structures will endure throughout the long-term future. And as all sorts of climate challenges worsen and business owners everywhere begin demanding low-maintenance construction costs, material science is now the go-to strategy for the…
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Durability by Design: How Material Science Transforms Siding
In today’s commercial construction industry, siding goes so much further than simply defining a building’s aesthetics—because it’s now also determining how commercial structures will endure throughout the long-term future. And as all sorts of climate challenges worsen and business owners everywhere begin demanding low-maintenance construction costs, material science is now the go-to strategy for the…
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The Deck Store Elevates Outdoor Design with Composites
In today’s construction and renovation landscape, outdoor environments have evolved beyond simple extensions of a building — they’ve become strategic investments in aesthetics, function, and long-term performance. Whether it’s a hospitality venue seeking elevated guest experiences or a residential developer adding value to multi-family properties, durable outdoor materials are essential to modern design. The Deck…
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Commercial Interior Design Trends for 2026
The commercial interior design landscape is undergoing a major transformation. Spaces are now designed not just to serve a purpose, but to create experiences, build emotional connections, and communicate brand identity. As we step into 2026, designers are blending sustainability, technology, and wellness to redefine what commercial spaces can be. From salons and spas to…
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Kitchen Remodeling Costs in NJ: Budget & Design Ideas
Extra small kitchens Extra small kitchens, often referred to as “kitchenettes,” are typically less than 60 square feet and designed for basic food preparation. They usually feature miniature appliances like under-counter refrigerators and small stoves or cooktops, with limited cabinet space. Small kitchens Small kitchens, typically measuring between 60 and 90 square feet, are ideal…
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Optimize Concrete Slab Dowel Design with the EIDM Enhanced Integrated Dowel Model
Because standards are intentionally conservative for most projects, but new design methods are changing, project-specific design optimization is required to provide safe, cost-effective, and sustainable construction. The newly developed Enhanced Integrated Dowel Model (EIDM) ensures joint performance under all wheel types, to reduce joint spalling and callbacks, while typically also reducing cost and improving sustainability. Dowels…
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MidOcean Partners Taps Spectorgroup for NYC Office Design
Multidisciplinary design firm Spectorgroup has been selected to design the new Manhattan office of alternative asset manager MidOcean Partners. The 26,000-square-foot workplace will span the entire 10th floor of 31 West 52nd Street, a postmodern tower owned by Paramount Group. Completed in 1986, the building is located directly across from the Museum of Modern Art. “We…