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CCR Magazine
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The world of luxury home building is constantly evolving. With technological advancements, shifting tastes in design, and an increasing focus on sustainability, homeowners who seek to build their dream luxury homes are exploring new trends that redefine living in style.
Specification Product Update
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Advances in fire resistant glazing have enabled modern performance expectations to be applied to architecturally sensitive and listed buildings as a variety of Promat SYSTEMGLAS® projects demonstrate. The project required a large fire resistant screen complete with fire doors to compartmentalise two areas of the building.
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BDC Network
AUGUST 19, 2024
Using Multifunctional, Fire-rated Glass to Support Safer School Design 1 kcichowicz Mon, 08/19/2024 - 06:35 A multilayered approach to safer school design may create design challenges. Multifunctional, fire-rated glass offers a solution. In these areas, it is crucial for a door or window to defend against fire.
Civil + Structural Engineer
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
With increasing urgency, building owners, architects and contractors are turning to metal buildings to deliver resilient, robust and safe buildings to better mitigate risk. “In Pros, AIA, MBA, CPD Director of Design, DS Architecture, Cleveland. According to Dr. W.
BDC Network
JUNE 17, 2024
Fire-rated Glazing Supports Safer School Design 1 kcichowicz Mon, 06/17/2024 - 11:12 Fire-rated glazing supports safer school design and supports building plans that meet model building code requirements. They help specifiers choose products that will meet or exceed a baseline of building safety.
BDC Network
JULY 20, 2023
Fire-Rated Systems in Light-Frame Wood Construction 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/20/2023 - 09:38 Multifamily Housing Find guidance on designing and building some of the most cost-effective, code-compliant fire-rated construction systems.
BDC Network
JULY 22, 2024
Fire-Rated Frames Contribute More Than Code Compliance 1 kcichowicz Mon, 07/22/2024 - 10:52 Fire-rated design is no longer limited to opaque materials. Fire-rated glass and narrow-profile, fire-rated frames support inspiring and code-compliant designs. Consider warehouse fires.
Construction Specifier
JULY 30, 2022
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.
CCR Magazine
JANUARY 30, 2024
Integrated Facility Services (IFS) has completed complex mechanical contracting projects to convert two historic buildings in downtown St. IFS provided design/build HVAC, fire protection and plumbing services as part of the $9.6 million renovation of the former Hoffman Produce Building on N.
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.
Specification Product Update
OCTOBER 12, 2023
The new-build, low-carbon design development, which includes three buildings, six stories high, is to help meet demand from students for high-quality on-campus accommodation. Designed by Stride Treglown, the project’s main contractor is Vinci Construction. The first rooms will be available from September 2023.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 20, 2023
The building represents a structure made almost entirely of wood with all-electric, refrigerant-free, hydronic heating, and cooling systems. The Mississippi building, serving as Waechter Architecture’s headquarters in Portland, Oregon, features the use of mass timber in almost every aspect of the structure.
Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Designers of new construction and renovation projects sometimes prefer to use exterior-grade waterproofing and roofing products (collectively referred to as “exterior-grade waterproofing” in this article) within interior space for improved performance compared to typical interior-grade waterproofing products. By Makoto S. Tomlinson, PE.
BDC Network
MAY 25, 2023
Safety AND Security: The Importance of Component Compatibility 1 kcichowicz Thu, 05/25/2023 - 09:31 With proposed and passed laws, it’s important lawmakers and building professionals acknowledge the interplay between fire safety and building security.
BDC Network
JUNE 8, 2024
Sergio Sádaba, Principal Industrial Facilities Designers Lists HVAC Mechanical Systems For most industrial factories, it’s process over people. The hotter and unhealthier the factory floor, the more likely it is that workers will look to transfer out as soon as they can. The “human factor” comes in second place.
Safti First
NOVEMBER 19, 2022
Over four decades ago, it was where I first discovered a technologically advanced glass capable of resisting fire, smoke and heat. Something that wired glass, the only fire rated glass available and in use in the United States, could not. But would it pass our more stringent fire testing? market was unaware of it.
Construction Daily News
MAY 27, 2024
However, these products will not offer the most long-lasting protection. These materials offer the highest fire and impact ratings on the market and do not degrade in the face of incessant UV exposure. These materials offer the highest fire and impact ratings on the market and do not degrade in the face of incessant UV exposure.
UK Construction Blog
JULY 30, 2024
The post 7 Innovative Sustainable Building Materials Shaping the Future of Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. It is no longer acceptable for buildings to be just high-performing–they must contribute to the good of the planet as well. Metal B-Decking More and more buildings are constructing rooftop decks.
Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
By Chris Bennett, iSCS, CDT, James Longo, iSCS, and Keith Robinson, RSW, FCSC, FCSI, LEED AP RSW, FCSC, FCSI Photo by Magda Biernat Photography Concrete floors are used in wide-ranging facilities, such as industrial data centers, commercial high-rise buildings, and residential homes.
Specification Product Update
JUNE 15, 2023
A leading passive fire protection contractor has been involved in the installation of fully compatible products from the range of TBA FIREFLY TM for the creation of half hour fire barriers within ceiling voids to a major general hospital undergoing extensive refurbishment work in the north of England.
The Korte Company
MARCH 11, 2019
Healthcare interior design projects pose unique challenges for design teams. The idea, though, is that healthcare interior designers must first prioritize design elements that promote patient care. The unique factors design teams must consider for these projects are highlighted below. Evidence-based design.
cnstrctr
AUGUST 3, 2019
Because I was new I had no idea was this crucial element to the building life safety systems were. Through my investigation I discovered that firestopping can be a range of materials that are installed in joints within walls, ceilings and floors that have a fire rating to slow the spread of fire throughout a structure.
CCR Magazine
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
The roof protects your home from the elements, ensuring that you and your family remain safe. Structural Changes Structural changes involve significant modifications to the core framework of a building or home. A wrong move can compromise the stability and safety of the entire building.
Construction Specifier
AUGUST 11, 2021
The temperature dropped overnight, and the sun is just beginning to rise, lighting the glass façades of the skyline, as the humidity and heat start to build up. The spandrel glass at the floor levels appears hazy and fogged over compared to the clear windows below. Illustration courtesy Simpson, Gumpertz & Heger.
CCR Magazine
AUGUST 18, 2023
Consulting with an expert can streamline the conversion to electric boilers while reducing total project cost and maximizing system reliability. To address climate change, states and cities are increasingly phasing out fossil fuel use in commercial buildings in favor of clean, green electric options.
CCR Magazine
JUNE 20, 2023
Whether a fire erupts, extreme weather, flooding, explosions, or violent threats occur, an evacuation plan must be in place. Lots will depend on what kind of emergency you are facing together with your building’s characteristics such as materials used and the number of floors. Is Evacuation Necessary?
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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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.
UK Construction Blog
JUNE 13, 2023
These layers play a crucial role in controlling moisture and air movement within the wall system, protecting the insulation and timber frame structure. The external breathable membrane plays a vital role in regulating moisture and air movement within the timber frame wall system, preserving a healthy and comfortable indoor atmosphere.
Buildern
MAY 4, 2023
Importance of Construction Terminology Building terms and unique collocations are like the secret sauce that makes communication in the industry smooth and efficient. Think of it like building a sturdy foundation for your knowledge. Get ready to explore the building blocks of construction and the fancy words that come with them!
CCR Magazine
JANUARY 12, 2024
Rising costs and ever-increasing demand related to commercial steel as a construction material raise the question of whether a commercial steel building is a sound investment. Steel is a sturdy, weather-resistant option for commercial buildings that outlasts traditional construction methods. What is a Commercial Steel Building?
Construction Marketing
JULY 6, 2022
Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) are hollow foam blocks stacked into a building’s exterior wall shape, strengthened with steel rebar, and filled with concrete. It combines Expanded Polystyrene, a fine insulating material, with steel-reinforced concrete, a strong structural building material. How long does an ICF building last?
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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CivilJungle
JANUARY 2, 2021
Introduction of Fire Escape Staircase. Urbanization leads to the Construction of the High Rise building. It is also necessary to design high rise building such that it will fulfil all the safety criteria. It is necessary to provide fire escape in case of emergency or fire hazard. Drop Ladder. Drop Ladder.
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West Shore Construction
JANUARY 17, 2023
Electrical wiring is complex, and mistakes can cause fires or electrocution. Professionals understand the intricacies of lighting projects: Getting permits Building to code Choosing materials Electricians can also provide suggestions for optimizing energy use. Image via Pexels West Shore Construction Corp.
UK Construction Blog
AUGUST 1, 2024
Cement board cladding offers exceptional weather resistance, longevity, and design versatility. This article explores the key benefits, design options, and installation tips for cement board cladding, helping you make an informed choice for your next project. It provides a reliable and robust solution for any building.
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. STRUX® 90/40 macro fibers, ECLIPSE® Floor, and ADVA® 140M admixtures were crucial to creating a durable concrete floor.
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. Floors: The majority of older buildings have either suspended timber floors or solid floors finished with tiling or stone.
Work Gearz
FEBRUARY 22, 2021
Just a few essentials are enough to do the job like a safety harness or fall arrest system can save you from the hazards of falling, a good non-slip water-resistant and EH rated boot will serve the purpose of preventing slipping or tripping and electrical hazards and a good gripped rubber gloves will help you in handling wet concrete and chemicals.
Building Information Management
MAY 4, 2016
Building cost models are based upon major buildings systems as defined by the Uniformat II classification system. Building and/or system models are experience-based and useful for conceptual cost estimating and/or capital renewal and/or life-cycle capital planning. Architect/Design Fee. 190,482.00.
Building Information Management
MAY 4, 2016
Building cost models are based upon major buildings systems as defined by the Uniformat II classification system. Building and/or system models are experience-based and useful for conceptual cost estimating and/or capital renewal and/or life-cycle capital planning. Architect/Design Fee. 190,482.00.
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 17, 2022
With buildings accounting for nearly 40 percent of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, according to the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC), it is understandable why such an immense focus is being placed on them in the quest to achieve net-zero emission targets by 2050.
CivilJungle
OCTOBER 16, 2021
Skirting is constructed in almost every residential building, commercial building, industrial building, etc. Movable Floor Skirting. Pencil skirting is very common and highly preferable for residential and commercial buildings. Wooden skirting is perfectly appropriate for granite, marble and floor tile flooring.
UK Construction Blog
JUNE 19, 2023
Designing Your Mobile Office A well-designed office can boost productivity and morale. During the design phase, contemplate the intended usage of the space. Will it be an open floor plan, or will it contain individual workstations? Plumbing: If your design includes a bathroom or a kitchenette, plumbing is essential.
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