2023 Building Codes Fire Protection Systems 
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The new water management standard enforces Mandatory Water Systems Management Plans, Active Automatic Flow Monitoring Shutoff (AAFMS), and coverage for temporary and permanent water systems. The warranty provides reimbursement in the unlikely event of water damage in a WINT-protected site.
The Pro Builder
JUNE 2, 2023
Styrofoam’s Promise for Hurricane-Proof Homes qpurcell Fri, 06/02/2023 - 12:29 Styrofoam. But as it turns out, there may be bigger opportunities for the polystyrene foam to benefit our daily lives—and it comes in the form of building homes. Vero's lineup of 13 prefabricated components are designed to be customized for any project.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 8, 2024
By adding AKF’s complementary expertise to its Property and Buildings team, WSP enhances its technical practice and boosts its capabilities and presence in several essential high-demand markets. “I The addition of AKF is perfectly aligned with our strategy to grow and diversify our Property and Building expertise in the U.S.,”
BDC Network
APRIL 27, 2023
Passing The Test for Safer School Design 1 kcichowicz Thu, 04/27/2023 - 09:59 Knowing testing protocols can help us understand how to better provide protection in areas that need to address multiple types of life safety threats. Schools that intend to improve the security of their buildings through glass do so voluntarily.
BDC Network
JULY 18, 2024
Groundbreaking School Security Standard Protects Students During Active Shootings 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/18/2024 - 12:12 SAFTI FIRST In the wake of the tragic rise in active shooter incidents at schools, the National Glass Association (NGA) took swift action in 2021 by forming a dedicated School Security Task Force. Their mission?
BDC Network
JUNE 12, 2023
Building Perimeters are Only One Layer in Safe School Design 1 kcichowicz Mon, 06/12/2023 - 09:23 Hardening entryways and exterior windows is a step toward safer school design. While these updates to state building codes can contribute to safer school design, they are just one layer within those guidelines.
BDC Network
JULY 20, 2023
Passing Marks: Transferring Safer School Design to Other Applications 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/20/2023 - 08:43 The benefits of safer school design can improve the safety and security of more general-use projects—especially with the use of passive protection. So, what has the building industry learned about enhancing safe school design?
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