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Light But Tough: MDLR Brands’ Building Panels

The Pro Builder

Light But Tough: MDLR Brands’ Building Panels qpurcell Tue, 04/23/2024 - 09:33 The building panels manufactured by Tennessee-based MDLR Brands are so lightweight that just four people can carry a panel sheet measuring 8 by 32 feet. The factory manufacturing and onsite assembly enable faster construction, Langley says.

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Homes That Are Both Prefab and Predesigned

The Pro Builder

Their collaboration enables homeowners or builders to select from Hereabout’s list of preexisting, ready-to-use design plans, then build the home using B.PUBLIC’s prefab floor, roof, and wall panels. We can offer something that looks custom and performs at the highest level, but we don’t reinvent every detail,” Dillman says.

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Coating for sustainability

Construction Specifier

When the project team decided to go green during construction, high-performance coatings might not be the first thing on their minds, but maybe they should be. Every high-performance coating system is designed to guard surfaces against corrosion and ultraviolet (UV) light degradation, ultimately extending the life cycle of a building.

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Ladder Safety Tips for Every Jobsite

The Pro Builder

RELATED Construction Site Fall Protection Made Simple OSHA Offers Enforcement Update Don’t Cut Corners on Construction Jobsite Safety General Safety Measures for Ladders: A-Frame Ladders, Extension Ladders, and Pump Jacks The first step (no pun intended!) Tools and materials. Signs of damage. Don’t overreach.

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Western Specialty Contractors Roofing Experts Recommend Monthly Housekeeping to Prevent Unnecessary Roof Damage

Civil + Structural Engineer

Poor clean-up by workers who have performed work on a roof and left behind trash and debris such as caulk tubes or rags can cause major problems if not cleaned up. Access panels removed by a contractor and tossed on a rooftop can puncture roofing materials. There are several types of damage-causing debris that can be found on rooftops.

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Could ‘smart’ building facades heat and cool buildings?

BDC Network

Could ‘smart’ building facades heat and cool buildings? 0 dbarista Tue, 06/18/2024 - 15:58 Building Technology A promising research project looks at the possibilities for thermoelectric systems to thermally condition buildings, writes Mahsa Farid Mohajer, Sustainable Building Analyst with Stantec.

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Considerations When Specifying in Extreme Weather Zones

BD+C

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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