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Styrofoam’s Promise for Hurricane-Proof Homes

The Pro Builder

But as it turns out, there may be bigger opportunities for the polystyrene foam to benefit our daily lives—and it comes in the form of building homes. Vero Building Systems , a building materials manufacturing company, has begun production of its lightweight structural concrete insulated panels (SCIP).

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WSP ACQUIRES AKF, EXPANDING ITS PROPERTY & BUILDINGS PRACTICE ACROSS THE U.S. NORTHEAST

Civil + Structural Engineer

By adding AKF’s complementary expertise to its Property and Buildings team, WSP enhances its technical practice and boosts its capabilities and presence in several essential high-demand markets. “I The addition of AKF is perfectly aligned with our strategy to grow and diversify our Property and Building expertise in the U.S.,”

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Considerations for fire protection in specifying metal building systems

Construction Specifier

Photos courtesy Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA). Sagan, PE, F.ASCE Fire protection of metal buildings is a top-of-mind topic for many designers and specifiers. This is evident in the technical queries submitted to the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA). By Vincent E.

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Fire door safety: How can specifiers help?

Construction Specifier

A fire at an apartment building in Bronx, New York, earlier this year drew attention to the impact of non-code-compliant fire door assemblies in multifamily residential properties. According to investigators, these open doors allowed smoke to spread throughout the high-rise building. apartment buildings.

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THINKING OUTSIDE THE STEEL BOX: How the Tent Industry Is Currently Solving 

Civil + Structural Engineer

These megastores, who often complete renovations during off-hours, have realized the benefits of using tents for staging, materials storage, organization, equipment protection, safety and security, and providing impromptu meeting space for construction crews sheltered from the elements.

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WINT urges construction industry to tighten up water management processes amid UK JCoP regulation

Civil + Structural Engineer

The new water management standard enforces Mandatory Water Systems Management Plans, Active Automatic Flow Monitoring Shutoff (AAFMS), and coverage for temporary and permanent water systems. The warranty provides reimbursement in the unlikely event of water damage in a WINT-protected site.

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Using Specialty Glazing Central to Achieve Safer School Design

BDC Network

Using Specialty Glazing Central to Achieve Safer School Design 1 kcichowicz Mon, 09/23/2024 - 12:22 Three schools offer examples of how specialty glazing, such as security- and fire-rated glass, can be used to achieve safer school design. The fire-rated glass used in this project is also impact safety-rated to meet ANSI Z97.1