Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

By Gary Madaras Suspended acoustic ceilings are mainstream inside many types of buildings and can serve four main sound-related roles. Second, if the partitions between rooms do not extend full height, ceilings can be combined with lightweight plenum barriers to provide privacy from adjacent rooms on the same floor (B in Figure 1).

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 3, 2023

In typical residential construction, it has been common for decades to provide thermal protection at the top of the structure by insulating the top-floor ceiling. To meet energy code requirements, batt insulation is placed atop the gypsum board ceiling. air gap at the top of the space is permitted.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The recent innovation of integrating phase change material (PCM), a well-established technology, into ceiling panels has generated significant interest. For example, stone or tile floors and granite countertops contribute to maintaining interior temperature control.

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Building Information Management

AUGUST 11, 2015

The terms Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) are getting focused attention from regulators, business owners, and property managers with new requirements. infection control training to all workers on site. Risk assessment of susceptible patient locations.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 2, 2020

Low-slope and steep-slope unvented roof systems ( i.e. insulation and air barrier are applied directly to the underside of the roof deck) are common in applications where designers are seeking cost-effective and energy-efficient roof assemblies. insulation on the floor of the attic (Figure 1). Photo © BigStockPhoto.com. by Anthony J.

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Building Information Management

AUGUST 11, 2015

The terms Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) are getting focused attention from regulators, business owners, and property managers with new requirements. infection control training to all workers on site. Risk assessment of susceptible patient locations.

Building Code Compliance 40

Building Code Compliance Environmental Impact Assessment Fire Protection Systems Facility Management 40

CCR Magazine

JULY 10, 2024

The second floor features a 6,700-square foot yard in the back of the building, which is one of several outdoor tenant amenities. The 11th and 12th floors house multiple amenities, most of which are designed to take advantage of the breathtaking Manhattan views that are available from these floors.

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