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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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Advancing sustainable construction: Specifying low-carbon concrete

Construction Specifier

By Zachary Lovett, David Diedrick, and David Figurski Photo by Iwan Baan Photography Despite the urgency and efforts to halt global warming, the world’s output of CO2 continues to rise according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). F) above preindustrial levels, and 2023 was the hottest year on record.

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Maryland Schools Exhibit Rockfon Acoustic Ceiling Systems

CCR Magazine

Starting off the 2023-24 school year, Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) in Maryland opened six new public schools. PGCPS is the first jurisdiction in the nation to use a Public Private Partnership design, build, finance and maintenance model to bundle the construction and maintenance of a group of public schools.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

The season of celebration and joyous reunion will soon be upon us, and Civil+Structural Engineer Magazine is proud to kickstart the season of celebration by announcing our 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement. Terminal C’s design successfully navigated an aggressive four-year construction schedule without disrupting airport operations.

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Extensive Guide to Australian Construction Industry Peculiarities 2023!

Buildern

In this extensive guide to the Australian construction industry , we will provide valuable insights and information on key topics such as the state of the industry in 2023, industry statistics, regulatory framework, construction practices and techniques, and more. The residential construction sector is a key driver of the industry’s growth.

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Connecticut Has A New – And – Nearly $1 Billion Dollar- revitalization Mixed Use Construction Project On The Connecticut River. The Well Known Development Group Sets The Tentative Schedule For The Planning, Design, & Development As The Largest new Mixed Use Project In Nearly 50 Years Takes Shape

Bylt News

In addition, the town of East Hartford would had to approve a $45 million & tax incremental financing; agreement to build a 1,000-space parking garage that would be hidden behind a structure to buffer it from the river. Port Eastside LLC paid $4 million for a low-rise office building on 7.3 Federal Nexus: 42 U.S.C.