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Smart Tech and Automation Products for a Fully Integrated Home

The Pro Builder

consumers are increasingly discovering and embracing smart appliances, systems, and innovations in their homes, and building products manufacturers are continuing to bring new and better smart home and home automation products to market. And that market continues to grow , with no signs of slowing.

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DOE Announces Six Finalists in Home Electrification Prize

The Pro Builder

They will integrate smart circuit splitters to avoid the need for costly electrical panel upgrades. Energy and power will be monitored and controlled, providing load flexibility, grid resiliency, and home energy insights. Aris Hydronics Aris Hydronics, Inc. Milwaukie, Ore.) Milwaukie, Ore.)

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Is offsite construction the answer to jobsite safety concerns?

GCP Applied Technologies

While some folks commonly think of precast as grey concrete, used for sewer systems or structural elements, it can also be used to construct entire buildings, including schools, office structures, and condominiums. This includes building enclosure systems that must provide aesthetic value. Integrated systems. Phillip.fry@gc….

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Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes

UK Construction Blog

Key Takeaways Construction defects commonly stem from design deficiencies, poor workmanship, substandard materials and inadequate quality control, potentially reducing property values by up to 25%. Examples include improperly installed plumbing, electrical wiring errors, and poor finishes.

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HGA Completes the Pennsylvania State Archives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Civil + Structural Engineer

Leading schematic design and design development, HGA also served as the engineers-of-record from beginning to end, providing structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP), including lighting design, audio/visual, and telecom/security. Staff entry and exit paths with security systems are choreographed as well, for additional security.

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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

By preventing uncontrolled air movement between conditioned and unconditioned spaces, they help regulate indoor temperatures, control moisture, and improve energy efficiency. Uncontrolled air movement through penetrations in the building enclosure can increase energy costs as HVAC systems work harder to condition the air.

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Choosing the right temporary heating solution for your site

Roads Online

Image/Coates From maintaining thermal comfort and personal safety, to enabling manufacturing, building and industrial processes, many businesses rely on temperature-controlled environments. This is where heating systems can be used as a safety line to meet production deadlines.”