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FIREFLY® SYSTEMS UPGRADE ROOFSPACE OF NORTHAMPTONSHIRE CARE FACILITY

Specification Product Update

Having removed the old mineral wool fire barriers which no longer conform to the Building Regulations, Approved Document B, our team of five operatives set about erecting the FIREFLY Apollo Lite barriers to divide the roof space into three separate compartments, with a protected zone, using the Apollo Lite to wrap the timber rafters.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System.

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20 construction industry trends to watch in 2020

Building Radar

Top trends in the construction industry 2020 How will the construction industry develop in 2020? We have studied and evaluated numerous sources – discover with us the most important trends and developments in the construction industry in 2020. ERP and CRM systems: How to make better use of data resources 3.

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Wildland Urban Interface (WUI): Specifying fire-resistant roofs

Construction Specifier

By Greg Keeler Photos courtesy Owens Corning (OC) Considering fire activity over the last year, the consequences of wildfires can be seen across a wide range of geographies and climate zones. There was significant fire activity in many parts of the country at the same time which doesn’t typically happen.”

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Risks and rewards of mass timber

Construction Specifier

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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Code Compliance & Beyond: Upping Baseline Building Energy Performance

Stok

Coverage of fires blazing in unprecedented proportions in the Amazon forests of Brazil has ignited a discussion around the importance of government policies to drive widescale climate change mitigation. How to approach compliance. For example, LEED v4 refers to ASHRAE standard 90.1-2010 What to expect from future building energy codes.

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Your Path to Success: Mastering General Contractor License Nevada

Contractors Liability Blog

This process includes completing an apprenticeship or equivalent on-the-job training, followed by passing a state exam focusing on plumbing systems and compliance with Nevada plumbing codes. HVAC Contractors: HVAC contractors, who work with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, must also obtain a license.