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Upgrading Electrical Infrastructure In Commercial Buildings

CCR Magazine

A commercial building’s electrical system is its lifeblood. But over time, upgrades become necessary due to aging, increased demands, or compliance changes. This article dives into the vital strategies for upgrading electrical infrastructure in commercial buildings. It powers vital technology and functions.

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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. By Antonie Habellion, P.Eng.,

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Essential Tips for Securely Storing Construction Materials

PN - Project Management

." ​Ensuring the safety and integrity of the construction materials needed to complete a build is a huge priority. From safeguarding against theft to protecting against environmental factors, not properly protecting your construction materials can significantly impact project timelines, quality and budgets!

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Choosing the Right Door for Your Business: Key Factors to Consider

CCR Magazine

They add to the aesthetics and ambiance of your building, affect the issue of power consumption, and play a part in your security systems. Security and Safety The primary purpose of any door is to protect and secure, especially from intruders. Another important factor we can also consider is fire safety.

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NFPA 285 engineering judgments

Construction Specifier

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. These include performance testing requirements of model building codes. The International Building Code.

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Brick Cladding Options for External Walls

UK Construction Blog

Brick cladding enhances building aesthetics and durability. Key Takeaways Brick cladding systems provide a durable and efficient solution for enhancing building aesthetics while offering various types, including brick slips, handmade tiles, and modern brick effect panels.

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Curtain wall design-assist: Navigating the process for success

Construction Specifier

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.