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Energy-saving strategies: Ceiling panels with phase change material (PCM)

Construction Specifier

Today, several dynamic factors play a significant role: Climate change impacts: Regions are increasingly experiencing extreme heat, and some climate zones now require air conditioning installations where they previously did not. Harsher winter storms and persistent droughts are also becoming more common.

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Code Compliance & Beyond: Upping Baseline Building Energy Performance

Stok

Most high-performance building certifications and city codes use ASHRAE and ICC’s building codes to define energy performance requirements within their rating systems. Projects pursuing code compliance through the prescriptive method must document compliance of every energy system (envelope, lighting, HVAC, etc.)

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Exterior cavity fireblocking: Exceeding fire performance

Construction Specifier

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. The International Building Code (IBC) 2015 fireblocking materials list. This is a large test with long lead times.

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Revit 2017 - New Features and Enhancements

Revit OpEd

Last night I was able to download and install Building Design Suite 2017 from my Autodesk subscription account. Autodesk released Revit 2016 R2 like they did with Revit 2015 the year before. Manufacturers can go into full detail, precisely modeling and representing reinforcement connectors to create installation instructions.

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#117:  Building Information Modeling

NH Construction Law

This is not your father’s CAD system. Sometimes actual field conditions differ from what was expected based on the BIM, and a clash not modeled is nevertheless encountered during installation. 2015), is worth a read. In such a case, errors in the BIM or undisclosed changes to the BIM can come back to haunt the provider.

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Learn About the Latest News on Schoenecker Center, DHL Express Begins Construction, and Construction Employment

Construction Daily News

The world’s most popular green building rating system is LEED. Other green aspects of the Schoenecker Center, designed by RAMSA and BWBR Architects and built by McGough Construction, include: HVAC systems exceed ASHRAE 90.1-2010 Exterior lighting installations prevent light pollution. In fiscal year 2015, St.

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51 Best Gifts for Construction Workers (DIY Ideas Too!)

Work Gearz

Meets ANSI/ISEA 107-2015 Standards. They have in-built stereo system to listen to music while work or take calls as the in-built Bluetooth gets connected to any Bluetooth enabled device. Venture Heat Men’s Softshell Heated Jacket with Battery – Windproof Electric Insulated Coat, Outlast 2.0. Back - Polyester Mesh.