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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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Your Path to Success: Mastering General Contractor License Nevada

Contractors Liability Blog

Introduction: The Importance of Specialty Licenses In Nevada, skilled trades such as electrical, plumbing, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) are critical to the construction industry and require specific licenses. Sheet Metal: Training in sheet metal work for HVAC, including duct fabrication and installation.

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Your Path to Success: Mastering General Contractor License Nevada

Contractors Liability Blog

Introduction: The Importance of Specialty Licenses In Nevada, specialty trades such as electrical, plumbing, and HVAC are critical to the construction industry and require specific licensing. Licensed contractors are essential for compliance with state laws and ensuring the safety and quality of work.

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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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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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8 ways to cool a factory

BDC Network

Sergio Sádaba, Principal Industrial Facilities Designers Lists HVAC Mechanical Systems For most industrial factories, it’s process over people. As a buildings-performance expert, I have decades of experience designing high-performance, sustainable, and energy-efficient systems for a variety of industrial clients.

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Complete Construction Terminology Cheat Sheet: US and AU Specific

Buildern

Have you ever felt like construction language is a secret code only insiders understand? Importance of Construction Terminology Building terms and unique collocations are like the secret sauce that makes communication in the industry smooth and efficient. Think of it like building a sturdy foundation for your knowledge.