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Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
The new water management standard enforces Mandatory Water Systems Management Plans, Active Automatic Flow Monitoring Shutoff (AAFMS), and coverage for temporary and permanent water systems. The warranty provides reimbursement in the unlikely event of water damage in a WINT-protected site.
BDC Network
APRIL 27, 2023
Passing The Test for Safer School Design 1 kcichowicz Thu, 04/27/2023 - 09:59 Knowing testing protocols can help us understand how to better provide protection in areas that need to address multiple types of life safety threats. Schools that intend to improve the security of their buildings through glass do so voluntarily.
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Breaking Ground on Better Payment Processes: Strategies for Construction Pros
Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors
BD+C
MARCH 31, 2023
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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BDC Network
JULY 20, 2023
Passing Marks: Transferring Safer School Design to Other Applications 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/20/2023 - 08:43 The benefits of safer school design can improve the safety and security of more general-use projects—especially with the use of passive protection. So, what has the building industry learned about enhancing safe school design?
Safety Services Company
AUGUST 12, 2024
A safe work environment is a cornerstone of successful projects, ensuring every team member can perform at their best without the looming threat of injury or accident. Cultivating a culture of security and efficiency starts with these safety measures. Train staff on how to use the system effectively.
UK Construction Blog
DECEMBER 23, 2023
The post The Crucial Role of Fire Risk Assessments and Fire Door Inspections in Building Safety appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Fire safety within buildings is a critical concern that demands meticulous attention and proactive measures.
Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 2, 2020
The goals of building fire safety and energy efficiency are compatible when industry stakeholders work together to make sure proper assemblies are designed, the correct materials are specified, and installers have the experience to combine the building design and materials properly in the field. Building code overview.
UK Construction Blog
AUGUST 1, 2024
The post Key Services Offered by Assent Building Control appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Assent Building Control provides various services to ensure construction projects comply with regulations and run smoothly. Their expertise covers various aspects, from understanding building codes to managing project approvals.
Construction Specifier
JULY 24, 2024
By Heather Bender Images courtesy Clopay Corporation Fire-rated counter doors are a staple for counter-height openings in areas such as cafeterias, laboratories, and concession stands to contain and control a space in the event of a fire. To meet the UL 1784 standard, the air leakage rate of the door assembly cannot exceed 0.1
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.
Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 1, 2023
It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System.
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Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. The architectural design of curtain walls must be developed alongside increasing demand for high-performing, energy-efficient solutions. Jackson, AIA Photo courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.
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BDC Network
MAY 20, 2024
As such, classroom security can be as important as hardening the exterior of a building. It can also be achieved through designs that incorporate security-rated glazing systems. While these systems are popular for their ability to pair increased visibility with occupant protection, specification can prove challenging.
BD+C
MARCH 24, 2023
School Safety is In the Making 1 kcichowicz Fri, 03/24/2023 - 10:24 Designing safer schools may involve providing protection where multiple life-safety threats overlap. Multifunctional fire-rated glazing can solve common issues. How can the building industry come together to protect kids? So how can schools be made safer?
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Assess building envelope performance: Check the integrity of the entire structure’s thermal performance. Validate newly installed systems: Ensure new installations deliver their promised thermal protection. Instead, it provides extra eyes on the unseen thermal performances of buildings under construction.
Stok
AUGUST 28, 2019
Coverage of fires blazing in unprecedented proportions in the Amazon forests of Brazil has ignited a discussion around the importance of government policies to drive widescale climate change mitigation. This directly translates to building energy codes. For example, LEED v4 refers to ASHRAE standard 90.1-2010
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
As cities grow and populations increase, the demand for safe and durable buildings rises. Focusing on safety and durability is important for protecting lives and property, especially with more frequent natural disasters and urbanization. Advanced materials are changing the standards for safety and durability in building projects.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 1, 2021
Structure fires have dropped significantly over the past 40 years, and one major contributor to this decline in fires and fire deaths has been the development of comprehensive fire safety measures. These include performance testing requirements of model building codes. The International Building Code.
CCR Magazine
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Switchgear testing or evaluations are critical in ensuring the safety and reliability of electrical systems. A switchgear combines electrical disconnect switches, circuit breakers, and fuses to protect and control electrical equipment. Your building’s switchgear protects it against electrical problems. In the U.S.,
UK Construction Blog
JULY 1, 2024
Having your hydraulic systems running smoothly and your team equipped and trained is key to being competitive. Implement these and you’ll streamline, build customer relationships, prioritise safety and long term success in your hydraulic business. Tip: Go for just-in-time (JIT) inventory systems.
UK Construction Blog
MAY 10, 2024
Safety measures in construction sites Safety equipment used in construction sites is an essential requirement in construction locales, as they are the bustling center points of various assignments that are being carried out simultaneously. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) It plays a safety measure against risks in construction sites.
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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Construction Specifier
AUGUST 31, 2021
While specification and design professionals have long considered the effects of material and product choices on the people within the spaces and buildings they create, the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of designing healthy spaces. IEQ and influential standards. fire protection.
UK Construction Blog
JUNE 13, 2023
Fire safety is of paramount importance in a city like London, where countless lives and properties are at stake. A comprehensive London fire risk assessment and fire safety training are essential steps to ensure the safety of both residential and commercial properties. Let’s begin!
Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
While specification and design professionals have long considered the effects of material and product choices on the people within the spaces and buildings they create, the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of designing healthy spaces. IEQ and influential standards. fire protection.
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
However, one aspect that should never be overlooked is fire safety, particularly in the kitchen. Kitchen fires can be devastating, but with the right precautions, such as a kitchen hood fire suppression system, we can significantly reduce the risks.
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.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 16, 2023
Banks Designers, specifiers, and code officials are unfamiliar with the best ways to locate information regarding National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 285 test data and tested assemblies. This scenario includes a fire that starts on the interior of the building and propagates to the exterior facade.
Construction Specifier
MARCH 30, 2022
The doors’ functionality needed to grow to address 21 st -century acoustic requirements, accessibility, physical security, and fire- and life-safety challenges. To better understand how far interior sliding door systems have come, the following are common functionality hurdles toady’s advanced offerings have cleared.
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
Application: This standard card applies to automatic hydraulic security Bollards/Barricades found at driveway entrances, and other areas where vehicular traffic must be controlled. Preventive maintenance services should be performed by a qualified manufacturer’s service representative. Standard Tools – Basic.
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Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Many architectural materials have a place in healthcare design but must meet stringent performance standards before they are deemed appropriate for these demanding environments. Within outdoor and mid-door spaces, metal fabric enables airflow while maintaining safety, such as railing infill or fall protection along rooftop perimeters.
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. The construction market in the US is diverse and highly competitive, with numerous regulations and standards in place to ensure safety, quality, and compliance.
Buildern
DECEMBER 11, 2024
In these scenarios, insurance in construction provides a protective shield for the financial stability of a business involved in construction. Construction insurance has various policies that protect against different threats faced on construction sites. What Risks Does Construction Insurance Cover?
CivilJungle
APRIL 5, 2021
Slabs are structural elements manufactured from concrete constructed to produce flat surfaces, usually horizontal, in building floors, roofs, bridges. Flat slabs are utilized in parking decks, commercial buildings, hotels. Utilized during a flat plate system, it’s impossible to possess a sizeable span.
Building Information Management
MAY 19, 2016
d) Make recommendations for improving the effectiveness of protection in Federal facilities. Emergency” includes bombings and bomb threats, civil disturbances, fires, explosions, electrical failures, loss of water pressure, chemical and gas leaks, medical emergencies, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes. DEFINITIONS.
Building Information Management
MAY 19, 2016
d) Make recommendations for improving the effectiveness of protection in Federal facilities. Emergency” includes bombings and bomb threats, civil disturbances, fires, explosions, electrical failures, loss of water pressure, chemical and gas leaks, medical emergencies, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes. DEFINITIONS.
Safety Services Company
MAY 10, 2018
Establishing a safety and health program in your workplace is one of the top ways of protecting your most valuable asset: Your crew. To the extent possible, management needs to provide all mechanical and physical protection necessary for personal safety and health. Performing all tasks safely as directed by their supervisor/foreman.
Safety Services Company
APRIL 19, 2018
The Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) is based on the simple concept that employees have both a need and a right to know the hazards and identities of the chemicals they’re exposed to when working. They also need to know what protective measures are available to prevent adverse effects from occurring. 7: HEAD PROTECTION.
CivilJungle
MARCH 21, 2021
The bearing plate is square, with a minimum standard of 30 cm 2 as well as a max value of 75 cm 2. The measures required to conduct a plate load test are listed below. The load may be moved to the column by both the Gravity Loading system or the truss method. It is also impossible to measure on a wide plate of more than 0.6
CivilJungle
MARCH 21, 2021
The bearing plate is square, with a minimum standard of 30 cm 2 as well as a max value of 75 cm 2. The measures required to conduct a plate load test are listed below. The load may be moved to the column by both the Gravity Loading system or the truss method. It is also impossible to measure on a wide plate of more than 0.6
Buildern
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Let’s further explore the 9 most innovative applications of construction QR codes that promise to save time, cut costs, and boost your team’s performance. A standard smartphone or tablet equipped with a camera suffices to scan and access the information embedded in these codes.
CivilJungle
JUNE 8, 2021
Concrete is one of the most widely used building materials in the Construction Industry. It provides safety from dangerous substances such as acid, fire or iron pins, etc. Gloves help to protect the hands from the cold or heat. Tape Measure. Introduction of Concrete Construction Tools for Construction Sites.
Job Order Contracting
JANUARY 13, 2017
Common construction abbreviations as as part of cost estimating software, Job Order Contracting software, and construction documents is a standard practice. O’Connell, Interior Graphic and Design Standards, S.C. O’Connell, Interior Graphic and Design Standards, S.C. BL: Base Line, Building Line, Block.
Building Information Management
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
These contracts allow the government to acquire an indefinite quantity, within stated limits, of supplies or services during a fixed period, with deliveries or performance to be scheduled by placing orders with the contractor. Performance-Based Statement of Work for Orders. Using Past Performance in Order Placement.
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