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The Importance Of Certified Porcelain Testing In Construction

CCR Magazine

In the construction industry, materials play a pivotal role in ensuring structures’ longevity, safety, and aesthetic appeal. Among these materials, porcelain stands out for its durability, resistance to wear, and design versatility. It rigorously assesses compliance with established safety standards in constructed environments.

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Using High-Strength TC Bolts With Certifications In Residential Buildings

CCR Magazine

Quality Assurance: Guarantees that the materials and manufacturing processes meet industry standards. Legal Requirements: Many building codes require compliance with these standards for structural integrity. The most common materials used include: ASTM A325: A high-strength structural bolt made from carbon steel.

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Air barrier tie-ins: A critical element for successful air barrier application

Construction Specifier

By Iltaz Alam and Marysusan Couturier Photo ©Chris Boswell/Dreamstime.com Ensuring a building’s durability and energy efficiency hinges on a continuous air barrier throughout the building enclosure. Critical are the tie-ins between different components and materials, which must be properly managed and installed to prevent failures.

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Demystifying carbon offsets vs direct reductions

BDC Network

Demystifying carbon offsets vs direct reductions 0 qpurcell Fri, 03/29/2024 - 11:18 Sustainability Chris Forney, Principal, Brightworks Sustainability, and Rob Atkinson, Senior Project Manager, IA Interior Architects, share the misconceptions about carbon offsets and identify opportunities for realizing a carbon-neutral building portfolio.

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Trinity Launches Sustainability Research

CCR Magazine

The company commissioned independent research firm Verdantix to conduct a study of 100 sustainability executives across the construction materials sector in North America, spanning metals, wood products, cement, concrete, glass, and other related industries.

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Zweig Group’s 2024 Rising Stars In the AEC Industry

Civil + Structural Engineer

By recognizing the young professionals already making a profound impact on the AEC industry, we are able to get a full view of its future. This impact also extends to work done in their communities as well as leadership and mentorship within their firms. For me, Rising Stars is the perfect way to start the awards season.

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Tuning in on sound: Reducing noise in the workplace

Construction Specifier

Even when people are inside, it is hard to block out intruding and distracting noises within the space people are in; noise coming from adjacent rooms, areas above or below, or from hallways; or even from outside the building. The purpose of the building determines what types of noise pollution creates “pain points” for occupants.