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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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Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 27, 2021
is experiencing a “wood revival” contributing to the complexity of fire-retardant-treated wood (FRTW) specifications. This demand for wood products continues to grow as designers appreciate its renewability, versatility, aesthetics, and most important, its ability to sequester carbon once installed. Performance requirements.
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 US manufacturing sector is booming. Manufacturing has one of the highest costs to hire, estimated at $5,100 by RecruiterBox. Manufacturing plants are often extremely hot.
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.
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. Technological advancements in curtain wall design tools, materials, prototyping, and fabrication techniques offer new avenues for achieving these lofty design and performance goals. Jackson, AIA Photo courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.
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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.
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.
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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.
Specification Product Update
JANUARY 16, 2024
Two large internal glass screens which balance aesthetics with assured fire protection have been created using Promat SYSTEMGLAS ® F1 within a new multi-million pound facility to support the day-to-day operations of a major UK airline. The twin 6m wide by 2m high glass screens feature inside the purpose-built 150,000 sq.
Specification Product Update
APRIL 19, 2024
Two large internal glass screens which balance aesthetics with assured fire protection have been created using Promat SYSTEMGLAS ® F1 within a new multi-million pound facility to support the day-to-day operations of a major UK airline. The twin 6m wide by 2m high glass screens feature inside the purpose-built 150,000 sq.
CCR Magazine
JULY 10, 2024
First responders such as fire, EMS and police depend on reliable two-way radio communication when lives and property are at risk. That’s not always an easy task in many buildings. In-building radio signals are often absorbed or blocked by structures that are larger, underground, or constructed of concrete or metal.
Roads Online
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Roads & Infrastructure sits down with the conglomerate responsible for the product’s manufacture and distribution to learn more about its groundbreaking design. Protecting roadside workers has been, and is very much today, a topical subject, with many near-misses and too many fatalities still occurring.
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Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Babaian Photos and illustrations courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) In its most general form, exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) consist of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation board coated with a reinforced polymer-modified cementitious base coat and a polymer-based finish coat. By Alex Ardelean, Elizabeth V.
UK Construction Blog
AUGUST 1, 2024
In this article, we’ll explore the top choices, benefits, and installation tips for timber cladding. Correct installation techniques and the use of protective coatings are crucial to enhancing the longevity and performance of timber cladding, ensuring it remains an eco-friendly and visually appealing choice.
UK Construction Blog
JUNE 13, 2023
Utilize breathable insulation materials to improve thermal performance, air quality and reduce energy costs. Ensure structural elements like wall ties are installed correctly with a reputable supplier for long term performance. Properly installed sheathing ensures the stability and integrity of the timber frame structure.
CCR Magazine
MAY 5, 2024
PGCPS is the first jurisdiction in the nation to use a Public Private Partnership design, build, finance and maintenance model to bundle the construction and maintenance of a group of public schools. Green Building Council’s LEED® Silver standards. According to Gilbane, the schools are all designed to meet the U.S.
CCR Magazine
JULY 31, 2024
The methods of installing flat roofs have gone through a lot of changes considering the design and usage of the building. It is made up of several plies of bitumen (asphalt or coal tar) and reinforcement materials that act jointly to form a hard, waterproof covering. It entails fire hazards if not operated properly.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 1, 2021
Structure fires have dropped significantly over the past 40 years, and one major contributor to this decline in fires and fire deaths has been the development of comprehensive fire safety measures. These include performance testing requirements of model building codes. The International Building Code.
CCR Magazine
MARCH 12, 2024
CONTRAFLAM® One, the industry’s most advanced product since the invention of fire-resistive glass, is now in production at Vetrotech Saint-Gobain’s new Faribault production headquarters. It has the lightest weight in its category for faster installation, saving time and money on the job site.
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 31, 2024
By Brad Kirkbride Photo by Brit Kwasney/courtesy Western Red Cedar Lumber Association (WRCLA) Wood is one of the oldest building materials on the planet. Today, there are numerous other reasons for choosing wood, such as aesthetic preferences and a desire to reduce a building project’s environmental impact.
CivilJungle
FEBRUARY 8, 2021
This is composed of aluminum composite material (ACM) comprising two thin coated aluminum sheets. Consisting of two different components, metal and non-metal, as aluminum is metal and polyethylene plastic is non-metal, it performs better in terms and disadvantages of the new material. Type B protects 3 storage buildings and. #3.
CCR Magazine
AUGUST 25, 2023
They are a multi-use tool and a great friend to any good building contractor. On a construction site, they have many uses and can be utilized to protect equipment and workers across the site against roofing debris and dust. They are both flexible and waterproof and are ideal against the elements.
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
However, one aspect that should never be overlooked is fire safety, particularly in the kitchen. Kitchen fires can be devastating, but with the right precautions, such as a kitchen hood fire suppression system, we can significantly reduce the risks.
CCR Magazine
OCTOBER 16, 2023
As a result, a rise in the installation of insulating glass windows to prevent energy loss and lower energy bills is aiding market expansion. For instance, compared to standard windows, double or triple glazing can prevent up to 50% of thermal loss. The global glass insulation market stands at a value of US$ 66.5 through 2033.
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 30, 2024
As the demand for innovative hospitals, behavioral health centers, and ambulatory clinics continues to rise, woven metal fabric is an attractive, resilient, and dynamic material that can be used to construct positive patient experiences and built environments that support physical and mental healing. Why metal fabric?
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. They are manufactured using state of the art technology and complicated engineering. They are the most versatile and compatible construction tools available because of this.
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.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Danielle O’Connell, Skanska USA Building Inc. Chris Walker, The PENTA Building Group. As Mechanical Engineer & Project Manager, Jason oversees the implementation of digital platforms in a multi-building and multi-phase project. Maggie Farrell, S. Wilson & Co. Aubrey Ginn, Shapiro & Duncan, Inc. Mohammad S.
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
Application: This standard card applies to automatic hydraulic security Bollards/Barricades found at driveway entrances, and other areas where vehicular traffic must be controlled. Preventive maintenance services should be performed by a qualified manufacturer’s service representative. Review manufacturer’s instructions.
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CCR Magazine
AUGUST 18, 2023
Mostly in obscure locations, these and other large organizations are building out massive facilities usually defined as exceeding 5,000 servers and 100,000 square feet of space, with the number of servers running into the millions. Despite this massive expansion, LePatner points to global obstacles that could disrupt data center expansion.
CivilJungle
OCTOBER 16, 2021
Skirting is constructed in almost every residential building, commercial building, industrial building, etc. In the construction of skirting, there are many different materials are available in the market; generally wooden skirting, metal skirting, pencil skirting, etc is widely used for skirting purpose. Related Article.
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. The construction market in the US is diverse and highly competitive, with numerous regulations and standards in place to ensure safety, quality, and compliance.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
APRIL 13, 2023
And rather than regularly regrading temporary roadways, ring roads are a way to accommodate heavy traffic from the start and make the delivery and handling of materials work smoothly on a consistent and ongoing basis. With carefully organized rigging and setting of the building , crews aren’t working around crane operations.
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. Mega-trend in the construction industry: the 3D-printed building 11. Puzzle on the construction site: modular building with prefabrication in factories 14.
CivilJungle
JANUARY 7, 2021
It is often utilised in tunnels, underground walls, retaining walls, drainage systems & swimming pools for interim support. For slope protection with wire mesh and in some confined areas wherever prosaic concreting canno t be done. It forms a good chemical bonding among a variety of materials. Shotcrete & Concrete.
CivilJungle
JANUARY 4, 2022
Doors are one of the most important elements of the buildings. A flush door is one of the commonly used in residential buildings that comes with an attractive design and is rich in appearance. These are the type of wood that is used in the manufacturing of Flush doors. These doors are easy to manufacture and economical.
CivilJungle
APRIL 5, 2021
Slabs are structural elements manufactured from concrete constructed to produce flat surfaces, usually horizontal, in building floors, roofs, bridges. Flat slabs are utilized in parking decks, commercial buildings, hotels. Utilized during a flat plate system, it’s impossible to possess a sizeable span.
CivilJungle
APRIL 29, 2022
The tiles are long-lasting design materials. A tile is a good development material, especially oval or quadrate size. It structures from solid materials like ceramic, metal, stone, and even glass or baked clay, used for designing floors, terraces, and walls. Standard Size of Flooring Tiles. 10-inch x 12 inch.
Building Information Management
MAY 19, 2016
d) Make recommendations for improving the effectiveness of protection in Federal facilities. Emergency” includes bombings and bomb threats, civil disturbances, fires, explosions, electrical failures, loss of water pressure, chemical and gas leaks, medical emergencies, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes. DEFINITIONS.
Building Information Management
MAY 19, 2016
d) Make recommendations for improving the effectiveness of protection in Federal facilities. Emergency” includes bombings and bomb threats, civil disturbances, fires, explosions, electrical failures, loss of water pressure, chemical and gas leaks, medical emergencies, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes. DEFINITIONS.
CivilJungle
DECEMBER 26, 2021
Inspect the Exterior Shingle s: Due to storms, the roof of the houses are damaged widely because they are protected you as a front-line defense against tough outdoor weather conditions. If your roof has not had a proper drainage system, then you must face the issue of standing water problem. Covering Materials. Meets Standard.
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 13, 2017
Common construction abbreviations as as part of cost estimating software, Job Order Contracting software, and construction documents is a standard practice. O’Connell, Interior Graphic and Design Standards, S.C. O’Connell, Interior Graphic and Design Standards, S.C. ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials.
Building Information Management
JULY 26, 2016
ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials. BL: Base Line, Building Line, Block. BLDG: Building. CP: Cathodic Protection, Clothes Pole, Cesspool. CS: Countersink, Cast Steel, Cast Stone, Commercial Standard. CTSC: Communications Systems Terminal Cabinet. EIFS: Exterior Insulation and Finish System.
Building Information Management
JULY 26, 2016
ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials. BL: Base Line, Building Line, Block. BLDG: Building. CP: Cathodic Protection, Clothes Pole, Cesspool. CS: Countersink, Cast Steel, Cast Stone, Commercial Standard. CTSC: Communications Systems Terminal Cabinet. EIFS: Exterior Insulation and Finish System.
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