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Next-gen builders embrace Western Red Cedar

Construction Specifier

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.

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Fire-Rated Systems in Light-Frame Wood Construction

BDC Network

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.

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Unveiling the Versatility of Metal Buildings and Garages

CCR Magazine

From towering commercial complexes to humble backyard sheds, metal buildings are revolutionizing how we conceive and construct structures. What Are Metal Buildings? A metal building is a structure made mainly from steel or aluminum parts. Freestanding or can be attached to existing buildings. Quick to assemble too.

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Demystifying fire-retardant treated wood specifications

Construction Specifier

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.

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Private Equity Investing Billions in Data Center Expansion Despite Global Realignment

CCR Magazine

The massive and growing demand for data storage has set off a multi-billion dollar wave of private equity investments to fund construction of new data centers and the expansion of existing ones, according to nationally recognized real estate and construction advisor and author Barry B. LePatner , Esq.

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Myle Meta V5 Pods: 7 Construction Site Benefits

CCR Magazine

They are manufactured using state of the art technology and complicated engineering. These pods are skilled enough to suit the demands of any construction project, whether that’s as temporary offices, rest places, or storage spaces. Designed to withstand the harsh environment of a building site, these pods are built to last.

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What Is ACP | Types of ACP | Applications of ACP Sheet | Why Choose ACP Sheet | Uses of ACP Sheet | Advantages & Disadvantages of ACP Sheet

CivilJungle

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.