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Choosing the Right Curtain Wall System for Your Project

UK Construction Blog

The post Choosing the Right Curtain Wall System for Your Project appeared first on UK Construction Blog. At Crucial Engineering we pride ourselves on being aluminium curtain walling system experts. With that in mind we’ve put together this guide to choosing the right curtain wall system for your project.

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Additional practical insights on overcladding masonry facades

Construction Specifier

This is a follow-up article speaking to additional questions in this system type. Considerations for the use of exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) overclad solutions. The appropriateness of face-sealed systems in certain climate regions. Structural considerations, including thermal bridging and construction costs.

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Exterior cavity fireblocking: Exceeding fire performance

Construction Specifier

Aiming to enhance the fire safety standards in exterior walls, fireblocking is now mandatory behind ventilated cladding , with few exceptions. Simultaneously, it enables the design of exterior walls which can meet the other stringent performance requirements imposed on today’s buildings. By Antonie Habellion, P.Eng., from the 2000 IBC.

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Mobile Storage Brand Adds Long-Distance Moving

CCR Magazine

“The introduction of MINI Miles is a tremendous step in national development for Go Mini’s,” said CEO and President Chris Walls. In addition, Go Mini’s offers a robust support system for their franchisees who have everything they need to hit the ground running, including a proprietary operating system.

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To the rescue: NJ community receives coastal restoration project

Civil + Structural Engineer

In the fall of 2012, Superstorm Sandy devastated the East Coast of the United States, including the State of New Jersey. Inland from the beach, structures will be built that will reduce flooding and help the storm water system drain excess water without letting tidal water flood the community. By JoAnne Castagna, Ed.D.

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Pulse: 08/13/2012

ENR Construction

08/13/2012. Construction is expected to begin in September 2012. North Carolina Carolinas HealthCare System is planning to build a behavioral health center in Davidson. Carolinas HealthCare System, Attn: Tim Ledgerwood, Construction Dept., © 2012 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. ENR Top Lists. ENR Sourcebooks.

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New DOE code changes require improved energy efficiency in commercial construction

BD+C

2010 as adopted by the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). With the goal of reducing energy consumption, this will require increased use of continuous insulation in most commercial wall assemblies in nearly all climate zones in the U.S. Building Enclosure Systems Building Materials' Exclude Content: Yes.