Construction Specifier

JANUARY 26, 2025

Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. When designed and installed correctly, air barriers contribute to the long-term durability of a building. By Matthew Ridgway, P.E.

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Building Code Compliance Building Performance Measurement HVAC System Installation Fire Protection System Installation 64

Construction Specifier

JUNE 25, 2024

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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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. Design-assist is a popular procurement method for curtain wall systems in today’s commercial market, intended to help resolve these challenges, particularly for custom curtain walls with unique performance requirements and/or unique material configurations.

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2023

As a result, a rise in the installation of insulating glass windows to prevent energy loss and lower energy bills is aiding market expansion. Sustainable building methods are being emphasized more due to rising environmental consciousness and the need to reduce carbon emissions. through 2033.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The people who continue to see opportunity where others see challenge, and should be recognized for a job well done in 2021. Narrowing the list down is not a task we take lightly, and I’m proud to share Autodesk’s 2021 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction. 40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2021. Nima Jafari , Amazon.

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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. It is these multiple layers of fire safety, not a single requirement, which result in safe construction.

Building Code Compliance 52

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Buildern

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

In 2021 alone, nearly 20% of workplace deaths were in the construction industry. Improperly installed scaffolding can easily collapse, leading to severe falls. Environmental conditions can also magnify these risks, making surfaces even more slippery and unstable.

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