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The growing demand for transparency in buildings

Construction Specifier

As buildings become more complex and connected, the demand for BUILDING materials supporting high-performance facilities has also increased. This includes building controls, lighting, electrical and digital infrastructure, audio/visual (A/V), and other aspects of the structure. Photos © Legrand. by Patrick Ford.

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Berkeley Place

UK Construction Blog

Berkeley Place was founded by Nick Cryer in Summer 2009, initially targeting independent schools and prestigious residential development opportunities. Some of the ways we are doing this: Upgrading boiler & controls Installing more efficient boilers. Electric underfloor heating simple to fit.

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Rammed Earth Hospital in Nepal

Natural Building

‘This is an example of when architecture provides more than a building. The building is rooted in its site through its use of onsite materials and has impeccable zero carbon design credentials.’. The building is rooted in its site through its use of onsite materials and has impeccable zero carbon design credentials.’.

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Exterior cavity fireblocking: Exceeding fire performance

Construction Specifier

and Steven Gaynor, MBA Photo courtesy Tenmat New York City recently became the first jurisdiction in the country to reject and rewrite major sections of the International Building Code’s ( IBC ’s) language around fire protection in exterior facades. For decades, buildings have relied on intumescent materials for fire control.

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5 Best Full Brim Hard Hat

Work Gearz

MSA Skullgard 475407 Phenolic poly resin 3 suspension systems available – Type I, Class G. IMPACT PROTECTION: Full brim hard hat features a smooth crown design to deflect falling objects; the SuperEight Impact Energy Control System dissipates impacts by spreading the force over a wider area. 2009 Type 1, Class E.

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Earthships in Canada

Natural Building

A lack of utility bills for their home, coupled with a lack of ongoing maintenance costs, allowed the Cooks to build a home for $70,000, and minimize monthly expenditures in the process. Convection-based air circulation is channeled through a centralized vertical cooling chimney, also adding a measure of temperature control.

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7 Best Hard Hat Suspension to Protect Your Head

Work Gearz

The interior suspension system . However, the interior suspension system is no less important. Acerpal Ridgeline ABS with 6-point suspension Six-point ratchet system ABS Type 1, Classes G, E and C Many fashion an style options. Eight-Point suspension systems. If responsibility starts at the top, so does protection.