A prefabricated structural panel is for a structural construction system. The panel defines a panel plane with a peripheral edge for connections, and includes a load-bearing frame made of concrete, steel or wood substantially coplanar with the panel plane. The load-bearing frame defines a through opening transverse to the panel plane. The panel includes a blind or glass filling layer in the load-bearing frame to close the through opening. The panel is completed in an assembly line with layers of different materials assembled on both sides of the load-bearing frame and the filling layer, on an inner side of the filling element. A covering layer fixed to metal profiles defines a gap for air circulation. Layers of isolating materials create thermal and acoustic insulation on an outer side of the load-bearing frame and filling element. The prefabricated panels are assembled by a geometric interlocking coupling and form housing units.

A prefabricated structural panel is for a structural construction system. The panel defines a panel plane with a peripheral edge for connections, and includes a load-bearing frame made of concrete, steel or wood substantially coplanar with the panel plane. The load-bearing frame defines a through opening transverse to the panel plane. The panel includes a blind or glass filling layer in the load-bearing frame to close the through opening. The panel is completed in an assembly line with layers of different materials assembled on both sides of the load-bearing frame and the filling layer, on an inner side of the filling element. A covering layer fixed to metal profiles defines a gap for air circulation. Layers of isolating materials create thermal and acoustic insulation on an outer side of the load-bearing frame and filling element. The prefabricated panels are assembled by a geometric interlocking coupling and form housing units.

A connector is provided that minimizes the surface profile of a connection between a header and a vertical member. The portion of the connector that engages the side surface of the vertical member and the horizontal member has a notched section such that the connector does not over-lie the flaring lower portion of the header.

A stud such as a light-weight metal stud can include a first elongated channel member and a second elongated channel member coupled to the first elongated channel member by a wire matrix, where ends of the wire matrix are located at ends of the first and second channel members. A pitch of the wire matrix can vary over the length of the stud. Two or more such studs can have different lengths where a difference in the lengths is not a multiple of the pitch.

A stud such as a light-weight metal stud can include a first elongated channel member and a second elongated channel member coupled to the first elongated channel member by a wire matrix, where ends of the wire matrix are located at ends of the first and second channel members. A pitch of the wire matrix can vary over the length of the stud. Two or more such studs can have different lengths where a difference in the lengths is not a multiple of the pitch.

A blast-resistant wall (10) comprises a first panel (20) and a second panel (30) in face-to-face spaced parallel arrangement is disclosed and securing means (21, 22) to secure the said panels (20, 30), in spaced end-to-end relationship with a further first panel and a second panel respectively, forming a first and second panel assemblies. To secure said panel-engaging portion to a panel, the securing means (21, 22) comprises a panel engaging portion (55) engaging a face (56) of each of neighbouring first or second panels (20, 30), A spacer section (52) separates the ends of adjacent panels. The first and second panel assemblies are connected via a plurality of lattice members (24), each lattice member (24) is attached at a first end to securing means engaging a first panel and at a second end to securing means engaging a second panel and extending between the panels, A cover member (70) bridges across adjacent first panels and second panels on the outer faces of the first panels and second panels and covers the spacer section.

An enclosed cross-section building frame member has two elongated, sheet metal elements that are connected together by diametrically opposed, double overlapped seams. The elements are generally L shaped and can be compactly stacked for shipping to a construction site. The seams are cross serrated to prevent longitudinal slippage. A portable seaming apparatus has an entry guide tube for assembly of the elements prior to seaming. The apparatus is adjustable for making different sizes of frame members.

A multifunctional fillet and composite stud assembly for a building system including complementary half stud members adapted to be joined to form a complete stud. Each member including a rebate to create a channel or recess in the center of the assembled stud adapted to receive a multifunctional fillet which confers requisite acoustic, thermal or fire ratings. A method of use in building.

A border wall or fence is constructed from a plurality of existing ISO steel shipping containers which are connected together both horizontally and vertically at their corners using conventional corner locks so as to present a continuous physical barrier of any selected length. The containers are stacked three or four high with the bottommost containers recessed into the ground and filled at least partially with dirt or sand. The uppermost containers are open at their ends to allow personnel to walk or drive through the length of the wall. Windows are also formed in the upper containers to allow personnel to view the area around the wall. Gated openings can be formed periodically to allow for passage through the wall.

A border wall or fence is constructed from a plurality of existing ISO steel shipping containers which are connected together both horizontally and vertically at their corners using conventional corner locks so as to present a continuous physical barrier of any selected length. The containers are stacked three or four high with the bottommost containers recessed into the ground and filled at least partially with dirt or sand. The uppermost containers are open at their ends to allow personnel to walk or drive through the length of the wall. Windows are also formed in the upper containers to allow personnel to view the area around the wall. Gated openings can be formed periodically to allow for passage through the wall.