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Construction Specifier
JANUARY 26, 2025
Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. Air barriers are essential for maintaining the integrity and performance of building enclosures.
CCR Magazine
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Builders now prioritize materials and systems designed to last longer, reduce maintenance needs, and perform under extreme conditions. Cool Roof Systems Taking Comfort a Notch Higher The word “cool” in the name says it all.
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CCR Magazine
FEBRUARY 9, 2025
The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA), the leader in promoting quality and excellence in the sheet metal and air conditioning industry,published the fourth edition of its HVAC Duct Systems Inspection Guide , which is available digitally and in print. SMACNA has national offices in Chantilly, Va.,
CCR Magazine
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
When you think of high-rise buildings, you might imagine impressive city skylines, luxurious apartments, or bustling office spaces. However, behind the scenes, theres a network of intricate plumbing systems that keep everything running smoothly. It presents unique challenges that require creativity, expertise, and careful planning.
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CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
The idea of maintaining a high-rise building might seem daunting, but it’s a crucial aspect of ensuring safety and longevity. By staying on top of maintenance tasks, you ensure a safer environment for residents and a more sustainable building overall. You might wonder if implementing these technologies will impact costs.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
By Yaron Dycian, Chief Product and Strategy Officer, WINT Water Intelligence Building and operating a modern commercial property or industrial facility requires a major ongoing investment of resources. Unfortunately, inefficiency and mismanagement of water resources remain among the most significant threats to a building’s performance.
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.
BDC Network
JUNE 8, 2024
Sergio Sádaba, Principal Industrial Facilities Designers Lists HVAC Mechanical Systems For most industrial factories, it’s process over people. As a buildings-performance expert, I have decades of experience designing high-performance, sustainable, and energy-efficient systems for a variety of industrial clients.
UK Construction Blog
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
The post 5 Genius Building Techniques to Reduce Home Maintenance Costs for Life appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The secret lies in smart building techniques that minimize long-term maintenance costs. Investing in high-quality, durable materials upfront will save money on repairs and replacements in the long run.
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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.
CCR Magazine
MARCH 4, 2025
Aligned with Alexandrias Green Building Policy, ACHS Minnie Howard Campus is targeting Net-Zero Energy and LEED Gold Certification through the U.S. Green Building Council. Meeting Perkins Eastmans project selection criteria, Rockfon ceiling systems help optimize sound absorption, enhance daylighting and support indoor air quality.
GCP Applied Technologies
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Taking proactive steps at addressing maintenance issues can help keep the site operating at full capacity, avoid production delays, protect product inventory, reduce operating costs and minimize accidents. . Consider maintenance issues in the building design phase. When choosing materials, keep maintenance costs in mind.
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UK Construction Blog
JULY 30, 2024
It ensures that all tools, machinery, materials, and human assets are most effectively deployed. Inclement weather, material delivery issues, and injury/illness to workers are just a few of the concerns site managers must deftly navigate to keep the project moving. Planning is at its core. Resource allocation is also critical.
CCR Magazine
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
The roof protects your home from the elements, ensuring that you and your family remain safe. Structural Changes Structural changes involve significant modifications to the core framework of a building or home. A wrong move can compromise the stability and safety of the entire building.
CCR Magazine
JUNE 25, 2023
Are you planning to build a modern industrial facility? A sustainable industrial facility helps protect the environment while enhancing your brand image and resulting in significant cost savings. Green Building Materials : Use eco-friendly building materials that leverage the latest in sustainability and technology.
CCR Magazine
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
You’re looking to enhance the look of a commercial building – for a sale or otherwise. From window frame materials to insulation and sound transmission. From window frame materials to insulation and sound transmission. Fibrex windows are slightly more expensive than vinyl, but a large chunk of that is installation.
CCR Magazine
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Maximizing the safety of your office building is vital for protecting employees and company assets. If you are wondering how you can improve your office buildings safety, look no further. So take time each week to walk around your building and look out for any flickering or dim lights that need to be replaced.
The Korte Company
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
When it’s time to consider building or expanding a cold storage space, facility managers for large-scale food processors, distributors and local grocers alike need contractors to understand some important considerations specific to these critical facilities. Obviously, the lifeblood of any cold storage warehouse is its HVAC system.
West Shore Construction
JANUARY 17, 2023
If you want to get the most out of your renovation, USA Today suggests considering the following improvements : Replace the tub Install natural stone kitchen countertops Replace siding and garage doors You Need a Place to Store Your Stuff Before contractors can start demolition, you need to clear out the room.
The Korte Company
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
They protect inventory and, when built right, improve on the efficiency with which that inventory is received, sorted, retrieved and shipped. Not surprisingly, the price tag to build a warehouse has a major impact on how its floorplan is designed. Racking systems play an outsized role when owners plan warehouse layout.
CCR Magazine
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Proactive solutions are essential to protect investments, whether you own an apartment, shopping center, warehouse, office space, or multifamily property. Strengthening Building Resilience The next crucial step is to strengthen your property to withstand climate-related events. This is especially valuable in drought-prone areas.
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.
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. Think of it like building a sturdy foundation for your knowledge. Get ready to explore the building blocks of construction and the fancy words that come with them!
The Korte Company
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
When it’s time to consider building or expanding a cold storage space, facility managers for large-scale food processors, distributors and local grocers alike need contractors to understand some important considerations specific to these critical facilities. Obviously, the lifeblood of any cold storage warehouse is its HVAC system.
CCR Magazine
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Yet, many businesses and property owners underestimate the importance of measured building surveys , often skipping them to cut costs or speed up the project timeline. Below, we explore six major problems that can arise when you skip a measured survey for your office building.
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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?
UK Construction Blog
JANUARY 29, 2025
You’ll find this essential tool breaks down your project into manageable components, from materials and labour to subcontractor fees. Whether you’re planning a home renovation or overseeing a commercial build, this financial management tool helps ensure your project stays within budget while achieving its goals efficiently.
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Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
Recommended Tools, Materials, and Equipment: 1. This standard is not intended to address all fall protection related equipment. All fall protection equipment is required by OSHA to be checked prior to each use. Recommended Tools, Materials, and Equipment: 1. Recommended Tools, Materials, and Equipment: 1.
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Commercial Construction Blog
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Flagship Retail Relocation – American Girl Building or relocating national retail flagship stores nationwide is nothing new to Englewood Construction. For a commercial construction firm, there’s a certain level of unknown with a prototype feature, requiring a different methodology of thinking, planning, and building.
Commercial Construction Blog
APRIL 24, 2023
Here are just a few examples: Working Through Challenges: Key Lessons for Moving Forward For Englewood and our national retail, restaurant, and hospitality clients, we’ve learned that the old mindset of the lowest competitive bid and a rigid approach to material and equipment is ineffective in times like these.
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.
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. Standing Water.
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. CTSC: Communications Systems Terminal Cabinet. EIFS: Exterior Insulation and Finish System. FA: Fire Alarm, Fresh Air. FAG: Fire Alarm Gong.
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. CTSC: Communications Systems Terminal Cabinet. EIFS: Exterior Insulation and Finish System. FA: Fire Alarm, Fresh Air. FAG: Fire Alarm Gong.
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 13, 2017
ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials. BL: Base Line, Building Line, Block. BLDG: Building. CP: Cathodic Protection, Clothes Pole, Cesspool. CTSC: Communications Systems Terminal Cabinet. EIFS: Exterior Insulation and Finish System. FA: Fire Alarm, Fresh Air. FAG: Fire Alarm Gong.
Building Information Management
JULY 27, 2016
The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. 00 31 25 Existing Material Information. Material Testing Information.
Building Information Management
JULY 27, 2016
The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. 00 31 25 Existing Material Information. Material Testing Information.
Work Gearz
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Making a house or an industry or a commercial building is our dream, but we cannot make it come true without the help of the construction workers who work day and night in the hazardous environments, handle cements and sand, walk in watery areas and carry those heavy bricks and loads. Materials: Front - 300D woven polyester.
Bylt News
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
In addition, the town of East Hartford would had to approve a $45 million & tax incremental financing; agreement to build a 1,000-space parking garage that would be hidden behind a structure to buffer it from the river. Port Eastside LLC paid $4 million for a low-rise office building on 7.3
Building Information Management
JUNE 22, 2012
The core competencies identified include competencies relating to building operations and maintenance, energy management, sustainability, water efficiency, safety (including electrical safety) and building performance measures. Fede ral Buildings Personnel Training Act. The core competencies will be updated annually per the law.
Specification Product Update
JANUARY 6, 2025
Since the Pendock Linea name was first introduced used more than 20 years ago, for our HVAC perimeter casings, it has expanded considerably and now includes nine building lining and architectural finishing products ranges.
Specification Product Update
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Since the Pendock Linea name was first introduced used more than 20 years ago, for our HVAC perimeter casings, it has expanded considerably and now includes nine building lining and architectural finishing products ranges.
UK Construction Blog
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Regular duct cleaning is important for maintaining the efficiency of your HVAC system and improving airflow, says an HVAC professional. Then, use a vacuum system to collect these contaminants and finish with a compressed air flush to ensure thorough cleaning. Regular duct cleaning helps keep your home’s air clean.
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 12, 2025
With the right insulation, homes can retain heat during the colder months and keep cool during the summer, resulting in reduced reliance on heating and cooling systems. Additionally, insulation helps to prevent moisture build-up, which can lead to mould and structural damage.
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