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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. Unchecked air movement can impact energy loss and efficiency, translating to wasted money on climate control.

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Timber Frame External Wall Construction Details UK: A Comprehensive Guide

UK Construction Blog

Whether you’re a self-builder, an architect, or a homeowner, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the essentials of timber frame walls, insulation options, vapour control layers, and more. Utilize breathable insulation materials to improve thermal performance, air quality and reduce energy costs.

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Efficiency Meets Elegance: Commercial Workspace Design Trends in 2024

Construction Daily News

This year, companies are focusing more than ever on creating workspaces that not only enhance productivity but also reflect a sense of sophistication. Cloud-based collaboration platforms and virtual reality conferencing technology enable seamless communication and collaboration among distributed teams, enhancing productivity and flexibility.

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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. Better productivity and efficiency, satisfied clients, and shorter project timelines – everything making construction successful. No more confused faces or mix-ups.

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20 construction industry trends to watch in 2020

Building Radar

Building planning: digital for optimized workflow 2. ERP and CRM systems: How to make better use of data resources 3. IoT: building with wireless intelligence 5. Take-off: during planning, controlling and commercialization – with drones 10. Mega-trend in the construction industry: the 3D-printed building 11.

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19 Different Types of Slabs in Construction | What Is a Slab

CivilJungle

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.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

via Four BT, LLC – 4BT enables owners to consistently deliver quality facilities repair, renovation, and minor new construction projects on-demand, on-time, and on-budget. Review the Standard Operating Procedure for “Controlling Hazardous Energy Sources”. Inspect control panel for loose connections. Standard Tools-Basic 2.