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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.,
Construction Specifier
JUNE 17, 2024
2 Buildings are responsible for approximately 42 percent of CO2 emissions, 15 percent of which is attributed to the embodied carbon of materials. trillion sf) of building floorspace by 2060—equivalent space of New York City added every month for 40 years—the time for the industry to act is now. Millions of properties across the U.S.
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Natural Building
MARCH 12, 2020
They look like a pretty diverse bunch, but they all have at least two things in common: They are here to learn to build their own environmentally friendly homes, and all of them are splattered with mud from head to toe. I attended my first natural building workshop in Oregon in 1993.
UK Construction Blog
AUGUST 1, 2024
The post Key Services Offered by Assent Building Control appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Assent Building Control provides various services to ensure construction projects comply with regulations and run smoothly. Their expertise covers various aspects, from understanding building codes to managing project approvals.
CCR Magazine
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
The residences feature modern, premium finishes, while the building itself encompasses a rooftop deck offering endless views of Lake Michigan’s shoreline and Chicago’s iconic skyline. of Jade Green Mica (Metallic), 4,480 sq. The exterior showcases over 27,000 sq. of Natures Gift, 6,108 sq. of Light Grey. Laminators Inc.
Natural Building
JULY 20, 2022
The main benefit of mass timber is that it significantly reduces the embodied carbon of new buildings, up to 50% compared to a similar building of concrete or steel. Structural engineers are looking at embodied carbon to meet the requirements of a variety of green building standards and to meet sustainability goals.
Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 15, 2024
By Lisa May Photo Robert Casey/courtesy Tubelite With commercial architectural trends favoring expansive glass , curtain wall use is growing in newly constructed buildings. In common usage, curtain wall refers to aluminum-framed systems carrying glass, panels, louvers, or occasionally, granite or marble. cfm/ft 2 ) at 300 Pa (6.24
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