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Keep Emergency Communication Out of the “Dead Zone”

CCR Magazine

First responders such as fire, EMS and police depend on reliable two-way radio communication when lives and property are at risk. In-building radio signals are often absorbed or blocked by structures that are larger, underground, or constructed of concrete or metal. That’s not always an easy task in many buildings.

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Fire-Rated Systems in Light-Frame Wood Construction

BDC Network

Fire-Rated Systems in Light-Frame Wood Construction 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/20/2023 - 09:38 Multifamily Housing Find guidance on designing and building some of the most cost-effective, code-compliant fire-rated construction systems. Designing buildings that provide good fire protection, cost-effectively, can be challenging.

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Why fire sprinklers belong above suspended drop-out ceilings

Construction Specifier

Ten reasons to stop poking holes in ceilings. Drop-out ceilings provide an alternative to ‘poke-through’ sprinkler installations and avoid the need to install drops from sprinkler mains so sprinklers can penetrate the ceiling and discharge water into the room below. Install ceiling grid.

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Roofing Basics: Your Home’s First Line of Defense Explained

CCR Magazine

It protects you from the elements, keeps your family safe and dry, and plays a big role in your home’s energy efficiency. A good roof system has several important parts working together: Roof Covering This is the outer layer you can see from the ground. The covering sheds water and protects the layers underneath.

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8 ways to cool a factory

BDC Network

Sergio Sádaba, Principal Industrial Facilities Designers Lists HVAC Mechanical Systems For most industrial factories, it’s process over people. As a buildings-performance expert, I have decades of experience designing high-performance, sustainable, and energy-efficient systems for a variety of industrial clients. Movement creates heat.

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Unveiling the Versatility of Metal Buildings and Garages

CCR Magazine

Metal structures have become a staple in modern construction due to their numerous advantages, including durability, cost-effectiveness, and flexibility in design. From towering commercial complexes to humble backyard sheds, metal buildings are revolutionizing how we conceive and construct structures. What Are Metal Buildings?

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Firestopping In Construction and Buildings

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One of the first projects I was on the architect asked us if the firestopping material was installed in the movie theatre. Because I was new I had no idea was this crucial element to the building life safety systems were. Don’t know what a fire separation plan is? Materials Typically Used in Firestopping Systems.