Change Management Fire Protection Systems Roofing Systems 
Civil + Structural Engineer
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
I remember a house actually coming off its foundation and floating across a creek and a shed lifting off the ground and drifting down a road with a man standing on its roof. Kerwin is a lifelong Union Beach resident and has been a firefighter with the Union Beach Gardens Fire Department for decades. Credit: USACE.
Construction Daily News
JANUARY 25, 2025
These trends center largely around improving safety, combating climate change, and ensuring accessibility. Expect to see greater energy efficiency, fire resistance, structural resilience, ADA accessibility, and technology integration woven into local building codes in 2025. The sad part is, this is not an isolated incident.
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Construction Specifier
JANUARY 26, 2025
Improving building enclosure performance While energy efficiency might initially suggest well-insulated walls and efficient HVAC systems, controlling air leakage can be just as critical. Uncontrolled air movement through penetrations in the building enclosure can increase energy costs as HVAC systems work harder to condition the air.
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 26, 2025
The most dangerous defects include structural issues (foundation cracks, wall collapses), water infiltration, electrical/plumbing failures and HVAC system problems, which often remain hidden for years. These systems run throughout buildings, making repairs particularly invasive and expensive.
The Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
We kept working at it and I think it came together very well.” The entry, set back from the garages and a casita that flank it, is further protected by a pair of prow-like roof shapes that add distinction and weight to the otherwise all-glass façade. The New American Home 2024 is no exception.
GCP Applied Technologies
APRIL 25, 2018
Design Advantage for Division 7 – Thermal and Moisture Protection. As building technologies evolve into more complex systems and assemblies, don't feel like you have to specify alone. GCP’s Design Advantage collaborates with the project team to specify the appropriate products and systems for any construction project.
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. Design-assist is a popular procurement method for curtain wall systems in today’s commercial market, intended to help resolve these challenges, particularly for custom curtain walls with unique performance requirements and/or unique material configurations.
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