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Profile – Project Director Joanne Kulbacki

Granger Construction

Her impressive performance in seamlessly implementing detailed work management practices, orchestrating nearly 1,000 individuals and adhering to strict quality control measures resulted in high praises from clients and partners alike. The post Profile – Project Director Joanne Kulbacki appeared first on Granger.

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Why Pay Attention to HVAC Faults? System Performance Depends on It

The Pro Builder

But while the efficiency of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment has improved across the board, improper installation or commissioning can result in HVAC system faults that compromise HVAC performance and reduce energy efficiency. Department of Energy's (DOE) Building America program , points out. Yuill asks.

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Exterior cavity fireblocking: Exceeding fire performance

Construction Specifier

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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The Adoption of Digital Twin Technology Comes with Cybersecurity Concerns 

Civil + Structural Engineer

While the technology itself isn’t new (the concept of a digital twin has been used for years, mostly for product design and simulation by utilizing a data-driven 3D digital companion), most recently, data and advanced analytics have enabled digital twin technology to do more than simply mirror key processes within physical assets.

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3D Printing in Construction: Growth, Benefits, and Challenges

Autodesk Construction Cloud

With 3D printers now capable of printing building walls and processing cement, the technology could help reshape construction as we know it. Prior to the adoption of building information modeling (BIM) , 3D printing was even used by architectural firms to build scale models. Construction took just 17 days. billion by 2024.

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Floor moisture barrier

GCP Applied Technologies

Wed, 01/09/2019 - 13:01. January 09, 2019. Shortfalls of high-performance adhesives. Given how common moisture problems are today, flooring contractors should build moisture mitigation into their schedule. But what is the best method for performing that testing? GCP Applied Technologies. return to top.

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Ceiling systems for high-performing healthcare facilities

Construction Specifier

The pandemic of 2019-20 has made the world a far different place. Few built environments are as critical to get right as the healthcare facilities designed, built, and renovated today. Good buildings make people better. offering sustainability, a key aspect for any healthcare building’s ceiling design. and higher.