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Mayplas adds new passive fire, acoustic and thermal products to housebuilder range

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Mayplas, a specialist in passive fire protection, acoustic and thermal insulation for the housebuilding industry, has introduced three new products. The new Thermal Eaves Batt, Party Wall Head Cap System and Therma Soffit add to Mayplas comprehensive portfolio of products for timber and masonry frame applications.

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To the rescue: NJ community receives coastal restoration project

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In the fall of 2012, Superstorm Sandy devastated the East Coast of the United States, including the State of New Jersey. Kerwin is a lifelong Union Beach resident and has been a firefighter with the Union Beach Gardens Fire Department for decades. To help protect the community, the Army Corps is increasing the size of the beach.

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Refine versus shine: Defining and defending design intent with refined concrete

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Owners and design teams are not protected by todays inadequate and vague polished concrete specifications. Contractors and design teams will continue to pay out contingencies without understanding what went wrong and how to protect themselves in the future. The refinement differences are clearly visible in this polished concrete image.

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Bentley’s inaugural Chief Donald J. Burns Memorial Research Grant awarded to University of Texas Group

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Bentley Systems, Incorporated, the leading company dedicated to providing comprehensive software solutions for sustaining infrastructure, today announced that the Chief Donald J.

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Why Commercial Facility Maintenance Is Your Best Insurance Policy

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Englewood crews work hard to replace a fire damaged roof. This focuses on prolonging the life of building systems. It’s good to have regular check-ups on the performance of such vital systems as HVAC units, plumbing, and fire protection. The team was able to remove and replace the entire roof in just two weeks.

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Exterior cavity fireblocking: Exceeding fire performance

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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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EPA Celebrates 20 Years Of Superfund Redevelopment

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Superfund Redevelopment Initiative (SRI), launched in 1999 with the goal of returning formerly contaminated lands to long-term sustainable and productive reuse for communities across the country. In 1982, EPA added the site to the National Priorities List.