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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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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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Why James Hardie Weatherboards Are The Perfect Choice For UK Homes

UK Construction Blog

They’re also resistant to fading, so the vibrant colour you choose remains as stunning as the day it was installed. Unlike timber, which can warp, rot, or require frequent painting, a James Hardie weatherboard is incredibly resilient. They’re resistant to pests, fire, and moisture, reducing the need for regular upkeep.

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Protecting a structure against air intrusion

Construction Specifier

Air barriers create airtightness and help protect against energy loss, water infiltration, and other hazards impacting the durability and resiliency of a building and the comfort and health of its occupants. Air leakage also carries moisture which can impact a structure’s durability and resiliency. By John Chamberlin.

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Garage Guide: Exploring Different Garage Types

CCR Magazine

Your home garage serves multiple vital roles, from vehicle parking protection to valuable storage real estate and hobby workshop sanctuaries. All-Weather Vehicle Protection A garage’s number one job is shielding cars, trucks, motorcycles, ATVs, and other vehicles from the elements.

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NFPA 285 engineering judgments

Construction Specifier

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.

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Frequently asked questions about liquid applied waterproofing

GCP Applied Technologies

In some cases, it can be used to protect car parks as well as water tanks. Depending on the region, general contractors may face additional permitting, pay extra for onsite fire marshals and/or face obstacles with securing liability insurance when using hot applied waterproofing. Vegetative roofing systems. BS 8102-2009.