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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. Air barriers are essential for maintaining the integrity and performance of building enclosures.
UK Construction Blog
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Air Testing, also called Air Permeability Testing, Air Leakage Testing, or Air Tightness Testing/Pressure Testing , is the accepted way to calculate the total amount of air a building loses due to leaks in its envelope, or fabric. When a building is designed to limit the loss of heated air, it saves energy and money on bills.
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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.
UK Construction Blog
JUNE 6, 2023
Moreover, the building sector is undergoing a transformation brought on by net-zero design; and here is how you can make the most of this trend. Over the month, UK building sector growth accelerated past the 50-point line that distinguishes expansion from contraction. Construction categories performed differently.
In Eight
APRIL 11, 2023
Current economic challenges — including inflation, soaring energy prices and material shortages — have been surging in varying degrees and wreaking havoc on project finances. By identifying potential cost overruns early on, owners can take proactive measures to mitigate risk and protect their investment.
Levelset
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Governments balance the needs of both by requiring contractors, property owners, and others involved in construction to mitigate the effect of building activity on the environment, including air, water, and animal and plant life. In general, these laws apply to both contractors on the jobsite and the owner of the completed building.
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 12, 2021
When specifying flooring, one should consider both sustainability and performance. These factors not only contribute to the sustainability of the flooring, but how it performs. From a performance standpoint, even a sustainably made floor must be installed correctly to be truly sustainable.
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