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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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To the rescue: NJ community receives coastal restoration project

Civil + Structural Engineer

Kerwin is a lifelong Union Beach resident and has been a firefighter with the Union Beach Gardens Fire Department for decades. This extends to his other job, as a maintenance worker for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Project Location Map for the Union Beach, New Jersey Coastal Storm Risk Management Project.

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Fenestration and glazing: Seismic performance specification considerations

Construction Specifier

By Amy Becker Photo courtesy Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Specifiers and design professionals should always consider seismic performance attributes for buildings in areas that previously have experienced the damaging effects of earthquakes. Building codes are adopted with the intent to preserve life and safety.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

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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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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How to Maintain a Productive Hydraulic Business

UK Construction Blog

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. Map out all the steps in your process and identify any bottlenecks or wastage.

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Shaving Costs and Stress with a Facility Maintenance Schedule

CCR Magazine

In this blog, we’ll explore how creating a maintenance schedule can save you time and money, while ensuring your commercial build out stays in top shape. This includes routine checks like HVAC servicing, plumbing inspections, and electrical system evaluations. Consider investing in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).