CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA), the leader in promoting quality and excellence in the sheet metal and air conditioning industry,published the fourth edition of its HVAC Duct Systems Inspection Guide , which is available digitally and in print. SMACNA has national offices in Chantilly, Va.,

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The idea of maintaining a high-rise building might seem daunting, but it’s a crucial aspect of ensuring safety and longevity. By staying on top of maintenance tasks, you ensure a safer environment for residents and a more sustainable building overall. You might wonder if implementing these technologies will impact costs.

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BD+C

MARCH 31, 2023

Voice of the Brand When hurricanes, tornados, extreme temperatures, snow and ice, or salty ocean air have the potential to impact a structure, it is critical to design a building envelope system that will protect the occupants from the elements and deliver a comfortable environment.

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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 20, 2025

Coworking spaces have evolved far beyond traditional office buildings, with more businesses turning to warehouses as a flexible and cost-effective alternative. However, transforming a warehouse into a functional coworking space requires careful planning to ensure comfort, safety, and efficiency.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Maximizing energy efficiency is the order of the day for construction industry professionals across North America, due, in part, to changing codes and a growing contingent of forward-thinking developers, owners, architects, specifiers, and energy consultants. Photo © ROCKWOOL North America. by Ryan Martin.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

By Shannon Humbert, Legacy Building Solutions Rigid-frame fabric buildings offer a permanent solution for athletic facilities. For many entities, both public and private, the need for an athletics and recreation facility comes down to two options: A permanent brick and mortar building, or a lower-cost fabric bubble.

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Construction Daily News

MARCH 26, 2024

Energy efficiency challenges have persisted throughout the last year. Key Energy Efficiency Challenges to Overcome While 2024 climate change looms, construction contractors and specialists must stay vigilant of how those conditions will affect power usage. Extreme heat can raise obstacles in building new structures.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. The architectural design of curtain walls must be developed alongside increasing demand for high-performing, energy-efficient solutions. Jackson, AIA Photo courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

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BDC Network

JUNE 8, 2024

8 ways to cool a factory 0 qpurcell Sat, 06/08/2024 - 10:00 Industrial Facilities Whichever way you look at it—from a workplace wellness point of view or from a competing for talent angle—there are good reasons to explore options for climate control in the factory workplace. The “human factor” comes in second place. Movement creates heat.

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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. For decades, buildings have relied on intumescent materials for fire control.

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CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Design Envelope Tango is a compact solution that reduces installation costs. Because the two rotating devices share a single casing, installation requires less piping. In addition, the Vertical In-Line orientation means the pump is installed in the piping and does not require an inertia base.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 31, 2024

Gas is an essential energy form needed for many households and commercial properties, such as businesses across many industries. The world relies heavily on gas, and after all, there are entire planets made out of gases, so you know it must be an important and powerful energy source. They are generally efficient and perform well.

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CCR Magazine

MARCH 25, 2024

Armstrong Fluid Technology has announced the launch of Fire Manager, a cloud-based service that enables Active Performance Management in its industry-leading Design Envelope Fire Pumps.

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Integrated Facility Services (IFS) served as the mechanical and building controls contractor for the project, overseeing the design, equipment procurement and installation for the comprehensive HVAC project. It is reassuring to have IFS at the helm in installing our HVAC system.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2024

A commercial building’s electrical system is its lifeblood. This article dives into the vital strategies for upgrading electrical infrastructure in commercial buildings. This article dives into the vital strategies for upgrading electrical infrastructure in commercial buildings.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 17, 2024

By Zachary Lovett, David Diedrick, and David Figurski Photo by Iwan Baan Photography Despite the urgency and efforts to halt global warming, the world’s output of CO2 continues to rise according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). 1 Average global temperatures are now approaching 1.5 Millions of properties across the U.S.

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GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Taking proactive steps at addressing maintenance issues can help keep the site operating at full capacity, avoid production delays, protect product inventory, reduce operating costs and minimize accidents. . Consider maintenance issues in the building design phase. Verify that the HVAC systems are sited properly.

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UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Given that nearly 40% of global carbon emissions are generated by buildings, it’s more important than ever that buildings are designed and built in a sustainable way. Not only does this reduce environmental impact and allow building owners to fulfil their legal obligations, but it also helps improve the health of occupants.

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

In building projects for businesses, not planning the electrical system well can cause hidden costs. Ignoring electrical rules can lead to fines, project hold-ups, and dangers like fires and shocks. Bad planning can also waste energy, making bills and upkeep costs go up.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Air barriers create airtightness and help protect against energy loss, water infiltration, and other hazards impacting the durability and resiliency of a building and the comfort and health of its occupants. Unchecked air movement can impact energy loss and efficiency, translating to wasted money on climate control.

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CCR Magazine

JUNE 25, 2023

Are you planning to build a modern industrial facility? A sustainable industrial facility helps protect the environment while enhancing your brand image and resulting in significant cost savings. Here are key areas to focus on: Energy Efficiency : Look beyond traditional energy-saving measures and consider state-of-the-art solutions.

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GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 1, 2019

Part I of our project briefcases series featured a diverse construction portfolio that helped keep prominent, global projects on track, on budget, and protected for decades to come. Safeguard building. Part II is no exception. Featured projects. Incheon International Airport. Tuscany's Apuano Hospital. Las Vegas Airport. read more. .

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Whether you’re a self-builder, an architect, or a homeowner, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the essentials of timber frame walls, insulation options, vapour control layers, and more. Stay with us as we unravel the complexities of this eco-friendly and energy-efficient construction method.

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 10, 2023

Located in Bristol and Bath, and selected wider locations, we have particular expertise in restoring and remodelling period and listed buildings, innovatively integrating historical detailing with contemporary fittings. Some of the ways we are doing this: Upgrading boiler & controls Installing more efficient boilers.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

By David Hohenstern Photo by Dean Riggott/courtesy Sto Corp A renovation can be triggered by a wide range of factors: water intrusion issues, delaminating exterior finishes, cold walls, and new fire and energy performance regulations. There must not be a gap or pockets between the sheathing and exterior insulation.

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Whirlwind Steel

JULY 26, 2023

Metal self-storage buildings are a great choice for those looking for secure and reliable storage space. These metal buildings are typically made of steel panels with interior insulation to maintain a stable internal temperature. Each building is engineered specifically for the job location and can be constructed on-site.

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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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CivilJungle

JUNE 1, 2022

Simply, retrofitting is repairing and modifying the existing structure into a new stable structure that protects it from flooding or dangers such as high winds and earthquakes. Also, Read: What Is Skillion Roof | Types of Skillion Roof | Uses of Skillion Roof | How to Build a Skillion Roof. Methods of Retrofitting Building.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 3, 2020

Concrete producers can leverage advanced concrete admixtures , predictive analytics tools, and more to improve efficiency, from materials management to batching to concrete delivery. It isn’t often that you can equate coal-related products with energy efficiency, but when it comes to fly ash, it actually does help.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2024

It protects you from the elements, keeps your family safe and dry, and plays a big role in your home’s energy efficiency. A good roof system has several important parts working together: Roof Covering This is the outer layer you can see from the ground. The covering sheds water and protects the layers underneath.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 8, 2024

In the cutting-edge construction industry, where inventive solutions are the norm, Myle Meta V5 Pods have set new standards for security, efficiency, and output. Protecting people and machinery from inclement weather and everyday wear and tear, they are exceptionally sturdy.

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The Korte Company

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

When it’s time to consider building or expanding a cold storage space, facility managers for large-scale food processors, distributors and local grocers alike need contractors to understand some important considerations specific to these critical facilities. Energy efficiency and temperature stability.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Smart home technology integration and energy-efficient features rank high on buyers’ must-have lists. Storage solutions and organizational systems attract buyers focused on clutter-free living. Energy-efficient improvements often justify higher upfront costs because of long-term savings.

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Building Radar

JANUARY 14, 2020

Building planning: digital for optimized workflow 2. ERP and CRM systems: How to make better use of data resources 3. IoT: building with wireless intelligence 5. Take-off: during planning, controlling and commercialization – with drones 10. Mega-trend in the construction industry: the 3D-printed building 11.

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Proper installation involves site assessment, professional setup, safety inspections, and compliance with local regulations to prevent hazards. Budgeting wisely by comparing providers, renting equipment when necessary, and accurately estimating power needs can help control costs without compromising safety.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 19, 2023

This innovative trend surprisingly uses shipping containers as its base, transforming them into dynamic, efficient workspaces. Remember to factor in windows for natural light and proper ventilation systems for fresh air. You’ll also want to plan for electrical installations and internet connectivity.

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