Specification Product Update

APRIL 26, 2023

Effective solutions can begin with the soundproofing of separating walls and ceilings using Maxiboard, manufactured by Sound Reduction Systems. To learn more on Sound Reduction Systems Soundproofing, click here. The post Acoustic and Fire Rated Ceiling System appeared first on Specification Product Update.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 14, 2022

to name a few. #2. to name a few. #2. to name a few. #2. Implement a robust physical asset facilities maintenance process integrating scheduled, unscheduled repairs, and preventive maintenance tasks. #3.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 2, 2024

Photos courtesy Snøhetta Vertikal Nydalen in Oslo, designed by Snøhetta, features a simplified and self-sufficient climate system, making it Norway’s first naturally climatized mixed-use building. Each comes with exposed concrete ceilings, doors stretching 2 to 4 m (0.6 ft), and custom oak windowsills.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

PPI and SPFA recommend that when there are plastic pipes and fittings in a wall, ceiling, or floor cavity, the SPF installer should apply one layer of foam until it touches the pipe but does not encase the pipe. Pipe and fitting materials include CPVC, PEX, PEX/AL/PEX, PE-RT, PP-R, PP-RCT, PSU, PPS, PPSU, and PVDF.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

It includes an owner’s bedroom on the opposite end of the rear elevation that fully embraces the valley, and walls of glass at the home’s entry and along the back of the house that showcase a through-view to the lights of Las Vegas and the mountain range beyond. Project specs: The New American Home 2024 Location: Ascaya , Henderson, Nev.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 16, 2019

From security doors to metal ceilings, fabric ducts to rainscreen wall systems, linear drains to bacteria-killing LED lighting, these are the products that appeared in the pages of the magazine over the past 12 months that readers wanted to learn more about.

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Wolgast Corporation

MARCH 15, 2023

When I did an online image search for “modern office design”, I saw neutral color schemes of black, grey, white, or brown with a pop of accent color, minimalism, ergonomic furniture, biophilic décor, textured walls, glass dividers, natural light, and acoustic ceiling systems.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 14, 2024

Cold drafts bring the temperatures down, so while main rooms benefit from the warmth of the building’s primary heating system, many other areas are left to deal with the arctic side effects. To help neutralize these blustery winds, facilities should consider fan-forced wall heaters that provide continuous comfort through optimized airflow.

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The Pro Builder

MAY 22, 2023

To do so, he combined and optimized several commercially available materials, products, systems, and practices—including insulated concrete forms (ICFs), structural insulated panels (SIPs), and a “plug-and-play” ducting system—that currently live outside the mainstream of the housing industry.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Photos courtesy Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Solutions. Since COVID-19 and other pathogens are spread via tiny airborne droplets, one such step is an upgrade to the ventilation and filtration systems before bringing workers back. to resume normal or phased business operations improve the building’s ventilation system.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

KENPAT, a leading Florida specialty contractor specializing in interior and exterior wall systems, announced today that it has been named an Accredited Quality Contractor by Associated Builders and Contractors. Central Florida Location Recognized for Fifth Consecutive Year APOPKA, Fla. Visit us at www.abc.org.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The University of Washington’s (UW’s) Health Sciences and Education Building (HSEB) in Seattle features a sustainable structural system with cross-laminated timber (CLT), steel, and concrete. The system impacted Seattle Building Code, which previously did not have provisions for hybrid mass timber structures.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The New American Home (TNAH) 2023 not only showcases stunning design and views of the Las Vegas Valley but also serves as a model of high performance in home design, from the home's natural resource efficiencies and renewable energy systems to the healthy, comfortable indoor environment it provides for its owners.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 6, 2023

Pat has more than 40 years of experience in structural engineering that includes the application of many of the latest technologies and design concepts to both load-bearing structures and a wide variety of curtainwall and prefabricated systems.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 21, 2023

Accommodating sensitive, cutting-edge equipment for both wet and dry laboratories, the new headquarters offers a springboard for Quantum-Si’s anticipated growth trajectory and its core system, Platinum , the world’s first next-generation single-molecule protein sequencing platform.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

A low-slung front façade includes a “concealed” garage and uses a combination of handmade bricks and traditional Japanese shou sugi ban siding, both of which also appear on select interior walls. The stair sits between a handmade brick wall and a wall of shou sugi ban siding like those on the exterior.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 2, 2023

Harvard University Science and Engineering Complex (SEC) in Boston, Massachusetts, uses a specially designed hydroformed tensile facade system made of stainless steel to maximize energy efficiency and provide occupant comfort. Every two out of three modules of the unitized aluminum system are fully glazed; the third module is opaque.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 21, 2018

Steel/concrete core wall system. This system uses two steel plates that are connected by steel spacing ties, with the cavity then filled with high strength concrete. This system eliminates the need for rebar and formwork. Here are three trends to keep an eye on if you’re designing or planning a new high rise building.

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Specification Product Update

AUGUST 17, 2023

Metal building envelope specialist SIG Building Solutions has launched a warranted twin skin system called ‘Gemello’. Gemello, is a self-supporting roof and wall system consisting of a trapezoidal pre-finished steel liner and outer sheet with a Class A1 non-combustible glass fibre insulation in between.

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Specification Product Update

JUNE 15, 2023

Metal building envelope specialist SIG Building Solutions has launched a warranted twin skin system called ‘Gemello’. Gemello, is a self-supporting roof and wall system consisting of a trapezoidal pre-finished steel liner and outer sheet with a Class A1 non-combustible glass fibre insulation in between.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 30, 2024

Wood rafters are seen in the ceiling of the space. x 8 ft)—along the south gallery wall that opens to provide a strong connection to the park and serves as a cafe window during events. Beneath the park, an integrated remediation system tackles residual contaminants from the site’s previous use.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 16, 2020

Construction of wall, floor, and roof systems offsite has multiple advantages, including compressing the project schedules, reducing site labor and waste, improving consistency and quality control, and increasing safety for workers. Just about any finish that can be applied to a floor or wall surface can be used on the panels.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

A high-performance building envelope minimizes thermal bridging, enhancing interior thermal comfort with substantial R values at the roof and walls. The building’s energy use intensity (EUI) is reduced to 23, a 71 percent decrease from the baseline, thanks to efficient building systems and envelope design. U-value, 0.27 SHGC, and 0.65

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 21, 2018

Steel/concrete core wall system. This system uses two steel plates that are connected by steel spacing ties, with the cavity then filled with high strength concrete. This system eliminates the need for rebar and formwork. Here are three trends to keep an eye on if you’re designing or planning a new high rise building.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 3, 2023

4 HVAC systems can filter out some of these airborne pollutants, but the filtration of many systems is poor. Second, through mechanical ventilation, such as HVAC systems. Outdoor air pollution, such as ozone, pollen, diesel fumes, and smoke, can influence IAQ when it leaks inside. These substances can enter in three ways.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 13, 2023

As part of NYU’s plans for carbon neutrality by 2040, the team incorporated several energy efficient strategies and systems: Expanding the co-generation (CoGen) plant, NYU’s natural-gas-fueled power plant. In addition to an efficient filtration system, the John A. Paulson Center are constructed with an appropriate structural system.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 15, 2023

Steel frames house information on wood and acrylic panels, alongside preserved taxidermy and custom wall murals. On the opposite side, retractable walls divide or open the classroom space. m 2 (10-sf) floor-to-ceiling windows facing the park. All displays are mounted on casters, enabling easy relocation to a storage room.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 28, 2021

They cover walls, floors and ceilings, and are also used for furnishings including tableware and bedding. The bathroom features materials made from waste, with examples including blue wall tiles made from sewage and algae, and a compost toilet framed by a wall of 3D-printed sewage sludge.

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BDC Network

JUNE 8, 2024

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.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The “Champagne Frame” serves as a grand window system, allowing visitors to take a look at iconic Aston Martin models. x 3 m (35 x 10 ft) LED wall, providing a 360-degree view in real-life size. The showroom unites digital and physical elements to connect clients intimately with their dream cars.

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BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Getting to the structure is not always easy and may mean removing existing ceilings and wall finishes long before the general demolition begins. A conversion will greatly impact existing and new MEP systems, so the structural team will need to account for new floor and wall openings for conduit, piping, and HVAC.

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Specification Product Update

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Effective solutions can begin with the soundproofing of separating walls and ceilings using Maxiboard, manufactured by Sound Reduction Systems. To find out more about Sound reduction’s Acoustic and Fire Rated Ceiling System click here. The post Sound Reduction Systems appeared first on Specification Product Update.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 11, 2024

Failure of plaster ceiling due to additional weight of attached metal and wood ceilings. Plaster ceilings are often found during renovations and assessments of older buildings. During the 18 th to the mid-20 th centuries, lath and plaster construction was widely used to finish interior walls and ceilings.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 25, 2023

Two Ipe wood terraces, sheltered by a roof and wall trellis, compliment the interior spaces, while a green roof surrounds all living and sleeping areas. The lobby serves as the primary first level circulation, mediating between a tree grove and a history wall, displaying the fire department’s rich history and tradition.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

By Gary Madaras Suspended acoustic ceilings are mainstream inside many types of buildings and can serve four main sound-related roles. Second, if the partitions between rooms do not extend full height, ceilings can be combined with lightweight plenum barriers to provide privacy from adjacent rooms on the same floor (B in Figure 1).

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

and designed by LMN Architects, the newly opened center welcomes artists, visitors, and patrons with a two-story lobby enclosed by a wood and glass curtain wall. The roof and ceiling plane echoes the region’s architectural vernacular and is expressive of the building program. Located on Bainbridge Island, Wash.,

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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2024

CertainTeed® , a leading manufacturer of sustainable building materials, announced the addition of Decoustics Impressions to its innovative ceilings and walls portfolio. Feature Image Courtesy of: CertainTeed <p>The post CertainTeed Unveils Decoustics Impressions Wall & Ceiling Solution first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

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