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Construction Specifier
JANUARY 26, 2025
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.
CCR Magazine
MARCH 24, 2025
The National Electrical Code (NEC) sets the rules for electrical work in commercial buildings across the United States. New rules focus on things like energy efficiency, improved safety measures, and renewable energy integration. For instance, recent electrical standards now require energy audits for commercial buildings.
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CCR Magazine
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Builders now prioritize materials and systems designed to last longer, reduce maintenance needs, and perform under extreme conditions. Cool Roof Systems Taking Comfort a Notch Higher The word “cool” in the name says it all. Their dual advantage of energy efficiency and durability makes them a smart investment choice.
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.
Construction Specifier
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
Maximizing energy efficiency is the order of the day for construction industry professionals across North America, due, in part, to changing codes and a growing contingent of forward-thinking developers, owners, architects, specifiers, and energy consultants. Photo © ROCKWOOL North America. by Ryan Martin.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 17, 2024
By Zachary Lovett, David Diedrick, and David Figurski Photo by Iwan Baan Photography Despite the urgency and efforts to halt global warming, the world’s output of CO2 continues to rise according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). 1 Average global temperatures are now approaching 1.5 Millions of properties across the U.S.
CCR Magazine
MARCH 4, 2025
Perkins Eastman designed the new school with a concentrated focus on creating an equitable, inclusive, innovative, energy-efficient learning environment. Aligned with Alexandrias Green Building Policy, ACHS Minnie Howard Campus is targeting Net-Zero Energy and LEED Gold Certification through the U.S.
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