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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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Demystifying fire-retardant treated wood specifications

Construction Specifier

is experiencing a “wood revival” contributing to the complexity of fire-retardant-treated wood (FRTW) specifications. The building and fire codes require FRTW to be impregnated with chemicals. Impregnation refers to a technique for treating absorbent materials with chemicals. Kiosks in Covered and Open Mall Buildings.

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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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Why Construction Firms Should Invest In Packaging Solutions

Construction Marketing

Transporting cement, gravel, and other materials across the construction site demands a reliable system. According to a 2018 report by the Environmental Protection Agency, construction and demolition (C&D) accounted for twice as much solid waste in towns and cities. Type A for non-hazardous materials. Waste Reduction.

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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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A Guide to Planning Security and Evacuation Routes in Commercial Buildings

CCR Magazine

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?

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Can Building with Wood Mitigate Climate Change?

Natural Building

I have recently noticed several articles claiming that a much greater use of wood for constructing urban buildings, rather than more industrial products, such as steel and concrete, would make a major impact on sequestering carbon, and thus help mitigate climate change. So, [we] started looking for other options to store carbon on land.”.