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Proactive Water Management: Best Practices for Buildings of the Future

Civil + Structural Engineer

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.

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Exterior cavity fireblocking: Exceeding fire performance

Construction Specifier

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.

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5 Uses for Thermal Imaging Equipment on Construction Sites

CCR Magazine

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. Taking proactive measures prevents accidents and property damage.

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Code Compliance & Beyond: Upping Baseline Building Energy Performance

Stok

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. And, the result of this baseline? How to approach compliance.

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High-Rise Maintenance: Innovative Solutions for Building Care

CCR Magazine

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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All About Retrofitting | What Is Retrofitting | Why Need Retrofitting | Advantages And Disadvantages of Retrofitting of Building

CivilJungle

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.

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Complete Construction Terminology Cheat Sheet: US and AU Specific

Buildern

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!