Construction Specifier

JUNE 25, 2024

These applications range from fireproofing of structural steel, through-penetration firestopping of mechanical and electrical service, perimeter edge sealing of fire doors, to joint and gap sealing to limit fire spread. For decades, buildings have relied on intumescent materials for fire control.

Fire Protection System Installation 59

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Building Code Compliance Wall Systems 59

HardHatChat

MARCH 14, 2014

Will the shopping mall require significant build-out work or floor plate reconfiguration to accommodate more national retailers? It’s best to know the status and potential lifespan of main mechanical, electrical and HVAC systems. These are questions that have to be asked. 5) Do you really need all that anchor space?

Real Estate Development 101

Real Estate Development HVAC Systems Flooring Systems Electrical Systems 101

Business Facilities

JULY 17, 2014

From the May/June 2014 issue. Some components for supporting infrastructure include, uninterruptible power sources (UPS) such as generators; environmental controls such as computer room air conditioners (CRACs) and HVAC and exhaust systems; and physical security systems such as video surveillance. By Dominique Cantelme.

Infrastructure Development 54

Infrastructure Development Heavy Equipment Manufacturing Facility Management Building Products Distribution 54

Revit OpEd

JUNE 13, 2012

The essence of my response via email: HVAC Zones are meant to combine spaces into larger more coherent collections for engineering purposes. From the HVAC engineers perspective irrelevant but not from the clients or the architect trying to satisfy them. Revit 2014?? Revit MEP Electrical Calculations. Not ideal either.

Building Information Modeling (BIM) 76

Building Information Modeling (BIM) Zoning HVAC Systems Wall Systems 76