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New Electrical Standards Shaping Commercial Construction

CCR Magazine

The National Electrical Code (NEC) sets the rules for electrical work in commercial buildings across the United States. For instance, recent electrical standards now require energy audits for commercial buildings. Its not just a guide, but the standard everyone must follow to ensure safety and reliability.

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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

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.

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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. This directly translates to building energy codes. How to approach compliance. And, the result of this baseline?

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How to Choose Trusted Tiny Home Builders in Queensland: Expert Guide 2025

UK Construction Blog

The building journey goes beyond just construction schedules. Experience and track record Professional tiny home builders know specialised construction methods that go beyond regular home building. Their expertise covers unique building techniques, system planning, and tiny house requirements.

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Las Vegas Contractor Licensing vs Nevada: Key Differences and Requirements

Contractors Liability Blog

electrical, plumbing, HVAC roofing). Building Contractor License Fits contractors who work on building-specific projects, like remodels, renovations, and new builds. Class B (General Building Contractor): They’re in charge of putting up homes and commercial structures. Extra paperwork and systems required.

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Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes

UK Construction Blog

The post Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The most dangerous defects include structural issues (foundation cracks, wall collapses), water infiltration, electrical/plumbing failures and HVAC system problems, which often remain hidden for years.

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Supporting Resiliency with Optimized Metal Building Systems

Civil + Structural Engineer

With increasing urgency, building owners, architects and contractors are turning to metal buildings to deliver resilient, robust and safe buildings to better mitigate risk. “In Metal buildings are highly fire resistant and have been proven to stand up against extreme weather events. According to Dr. W.