Construction Specifier

JUNE 1, 2021

Structure fires have dropped significantly over the past 40 years, and one major contributor to this decline in fires and fire deaths has been the development of comprehensive fire safety measures. These include performance testing requirements of model building codes. The International Building Code.

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GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 1, 2019

Thu, 08/01/2019 - 14:33. August 05, 2019. Waterproofing, fireproofing, concrete admixtures and more combined to protect and preserve these important landmarks. The expectation of ‘complete dryness’ called for a waterproofing system with a long-standing successful track record in difficult and harsh conditions.

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Safti First

MARCH 13, 2023

New “Game Changer” for Glaziers When SuperClear 45-HS (hose stream) and SuperClear 45-HS-LI (hose stream, low-iron) were introduced in January 2019, we knew that it would be another SAFTI FIRST “game-changer”. A new, “game changing” framing system that would be aluminum with a narrow, two-inch profile that is uniform throughout.

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BD+C

MARCH 8, 2023

New “Game Changer” for Glaziers 1 kcichowicz Fri, 03/10/2023 - 11:36 SAFTI FIRST When SuperClear 45-HS (hose stream) and SuperClear 45-HS-LI (hose stream, low-iron) were introduced in January 2019, we knew that it would be another SAFTI FIRST “game-changer”. As the only truly clear, monolithic glass products to meet hose stream and CPSC Cat.

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CCR Magazine

JULY 10, 2024

First responders such as fire, EMS and police depend on reliable two-way radio communication when lives and property are at risk. That’s not always an easy task in many buildings. In-building radio signals are often absorbed or blocked by structures that are larger, underground, or constructed of concrete or metal.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 2, 2025

EIT, and Tom Jaleski, ICC Photos courtesy RDH Building Sciences As the design and construction industry shifts toward more eco-conscious building systems, mass timber has become a prominent element in this new direction. 2 Fire suppression/protection systems are required for most facilities.

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CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Armstrong Fluid Technology recently participated in the expansion of the Enwave Energy Corporation Deep Lake Water Cooling (DLWC) system that provides clean energy services to buildings in downtown Toronto via an innovative district cooling network. Armstrong supplied six 600hp Design Envelope pumps to the project,” Scarafile added.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 9, 2022

Deep energy renovations of commercial and multi-unit residential buildings are critical if cities want to tackle their climate emissions on a large scale. and Canada have announced initiatives that will simultaneously help meet environmental protection targets as well as drive post-pandemic economic recovery. Photo courtesy ROCKWOOL.

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CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

The value of Design Envelope pumps is augmented by Pump Manager, a cloud-based service that provides smart analytics, diagnostics, and alerts to support HVAC system efficiency and extend product life. All Armstrong 360 Service and Support programs optimize the lifetime performance of HVAC systems. </p>

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 31, 2024

By Brad Kirkbride Photo by Brit Kwasney/courtesy Western Red Cedar Lumber Association (WRCLA) Wood is one of the oldest building materials on the planet. Today, there are numerous other reasons for choosing wood, such as aesthetic preferences and a desire to reduce a building project’s environmental impact.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 24, 2021

Transporting cement, gravel, and other materials across the construction site demands a reliable system. According to a 2018 report by the Environmental Protection Agency, construction and demolition (C&D) accounted for twice as much solid waste in towns and cities. For reference, a standard bulk bag has an SWL of 5,000 lbs.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

In today’s construction news , we will look into the idigitalhub that has formed a partnership with OpenSpace to deliver innovation in the construction fire safety legislation in the UK. Strategy: Improve fire safety documentation with OpenSpace. Field Notes highlighted issues and oversights for build teams to address.

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UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Priority themes in the policy roadmap include improving data, promoting timber, boosting skills, and addressing fire safety to identify timber construction potential and impediments in England. About Dome Building Dome Construction was founded in 1969 on the principles of Value our People, Seek to Understand, and Do it Right.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Danielle O’Connell, Skanska USA Building Inc. Chris Walker, The PENTA Building Group. As Mechanical Engineer & Project Manager, Jason oversees the implementation of digital platforms in a multi-building and multi-phase project. Maggie Farrell, S. Wilson & Co. Aubrey Ginn, Shapiro & Duncan, Inc. Mohammad S.

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Commercial Construction Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

OR… consider alternatives and options to current the current specifications to protect the timeline of the project without sacrificing quality, performance, or brand standards. Managing Labor Shortages : Quality subcontractors perform at a higher standard. To mitigate your risks, stick with high-quality and proven performance.

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The Queens Borough Hall Municipal Garage and Community Space won the Design-Build Institute of America’s 2024 National Award of Merit. The garage is New York City’s first ever municipal project contracted as a design-build construction undertaking, under the recently authorized NYC design-build legislation.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

By Dale Crawford The rising cost of building materials has many contractors shopping around for lower prices, but opting for cheaper materials may cost builders and property owners more in the long run, particularly when it comes to steel and steel conduit. American safety standards are in place to ensure a solid infrastructure.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Christian Paul , Gilbane Building Company. Regarded as a pioneer of BIM technology at Amazon, Nima Jafari currently serves as the company’s Regional Senior BIM Manager, where he’s building the Emerging Technologies Department in Amazon TES from the ground up. Jessica Henri , Canadian Turner Construction. Christine Joy T.

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Construction Daily News

MARCH 29, 2023

She used the material to build modular classrooms, a church sanctuary, and her home. She helped design and conduct rigorous testing in 2017 to answer the concern that delayed mass timber’s adoption in the US years after it took off in Europe: Does it sustain fire? In 2010, 2011, and 2012, I was able to build my own house.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 21, 2024

The post Find About the Latest News on Steel Used to Build the UK Wedgetail Facility, the Dispute Over UK Parliament’s £22bn Renovations, Innocrete3d Launches UK 3dcp, and a Timber in Construction Roadmap Should Start With Education appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The E-7 Wedgetail wingspan is 35.6 metres (117 feet).

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