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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

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.

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Gateway of opportunity: Vertical-stacking doors in modern spaces

Construction Specifier

In response, door manufacturers are developing engineering and design features to serve a broader range of commercial environments. These choices cater to aesthetic preferences and support energy efficiency goals important to building owners and occupants. ft) up to 6 m (20 ft) and heights ranging from 1.2 m (4 ft) to 4.2

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Sustainable Renovation: Helping Businesses Cut Carbon Footprint

CCR Magazine

Energy-Efficient Building Materials and Design Businesses’ primary strategy to decrease their carbon emissions involves selecting sustainable construction materials. Companies can achieve significant environmental benefits by choosing building materials from reclaimed wood and bamboo alongside recycled steel options.

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Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Lessons From The New American Home 2023

The Pro Builder

The New American Home (TNAH) 2023 not only showcases stunning design and views of the Las Vegas Valley but also serves as a model of high performance in home design, from the home's natural resource efficiencies and renewable energy systems to the healthy, comfortable indoor environment it provides for its owners.

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Considerations When Specifying in Extreme Weather Zones

BD+C

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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Beauty and brawn: The benefits of hybrid carpet

Construction Specifier

While there are many high-performance flooring solutions, including some custom options for specific uses, one surface stands above the rest in terms of versatility: hybrid carpet. The three layers are fused together to create a durable floor cover that looks like carpet but performs like a resilient sheet. What is hybrid carpet?

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Energy Savings from Heat Exchanger Assessments & Repairs

CCR Magazine

Whether heating a space or some type of fluid in a manufacturing process, using leftover heat is an energy efficient way to preheat another system. The concept also applies in manufacturing settings. The temperature at which the heat is reached can be precisely controlled by controlling the pressure of the steam.