Building Codes Energy Conservation Fire Protection Systems 
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
It easily detects energy inefficiencies caused by poor insulation or leakage. This state-of-the-art technology saves considerable costs and promotes efficient energy use. Assess building envelope performance: Check the integrity of the entire structure’s thermal performance.
Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 2, 2020
The goals of building fire safety and energy efficiency are compatible when industry stakeholders work together to make sure proper assemblies are designed, the correct materials are specified, and installers have the experience to combine the building design and materials properly in the field. Building code overview.
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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. By Antonie Habellion, P.Eng.,
Stok
AUGUST 28, 2019
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. And, the result of this baseline?
Strong Tie
MAY 19, 2023
Simpson Strong-Tie’s mission statement is “We provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.” But safe structures require a team, from the building owner, building designer, builder, building regulator, building product manufacturer, and even the building occupants.
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
As cities grow and populations increase, the demand for safe and durable buildings rises. Focusing on safety and durability is important for protecting lives and property, especially with more frequent natural disasters and urbanization. Advanced materials are changing the standards for safety and durability in building projects.
Construction Specifier
AUGUST 1, 2023
The brise soleil system, found in modernist L.A. Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX’s) project, Midfield Satellite Concourse (MSC) South, will feature brise soleil—a solar shading feature on the concourse’s facade—which will help it achieve passive cooling and energy conservation.
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