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HCSS Highlights its HCSS Plans Software for Digital Plans Management

Civil + Structural Engineer

With its near real-time version control; organization and syncing of markups; ability to show precisely how the planned construction looks in the field; and easy to use built-in calculators for determining common material quantities, HCSS Plans helps the heavy civil market build right every time.

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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. Air barriers are essential for maintaining the integrity and performance of building enclosures.

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How to Build Healthy Homes That Protect Homebuyers From Radon

The Pro Builder

How to Build Healthy Homes That Protect Homebuyers From Radon ibush Mon, 07/03/2023 - 17:25 Consider a relatively simple and inexpensive passive mitigation system to vent radon—a radioactive, odorless, invisible gas—and deliver a truly healthy home Andrew Shipp A silent poison, a fatal gas, an invisible killer. In fact, according to the U.S.

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The Best Security Systems for Commercial Buildings

CCR Magazine

Protecting your commercial building goes beyond locking the doors. Good security measures give both employees and customers confidence, showing that your business takes their safety seriously. Security Alarm Systems Security alarm systems serve as your building’s first line of defense against unauthorized entry.

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No one’s left in the dark 

Civil + Structural Engineer

km twin-tube tunnel that will have 10, 15-m-long cross passages and three technical buildings, each of which is 16.8-m Each day they install and measure new reference points and import them into the Navigator software on the tablets, providing the georeferenced positioning needed for all tunneling tasks.

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Fenestration and glazing: Seismic performance specification considerations

Construction Specifier

By Amy Becker Photo courtesy Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Specifiers and design professionals should always consider seismic performance attributes for buildings in areas that previously have experienced the damaging effects of earthquakes. Building codes are adopted with the intent to preserve life and safety.

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Safe Demolition: Controlled Building Project

CCR Magazine

Demolishing a building is a complex process that involves careful planning and execution to ensure safety and efficiency. Whether the structure is a small house or a large commercial building, each demolition project needs to comply with stringent regulations and safety standards.