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8 ways to cool a factory

BDC Network

8 ways to cool a factory 0 qpurcell Sat, 06/08/2024 - 10:00 Industrial Facilities Whichever way you look at it—from a workplace wellness point of view or from a competing for talent angle—there are good reasons to explore options for climate control in the factory workplace. The US manufacturing sector is booming.

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Exterior cavity fireblocking: Exceeding fire performance

Construction Specifier

and Steven Gaynor, MBA Photo courtesy Tenmat New York City recently became the first jurisdiction in the country to reject and rewrite major sections of the International Building Code’s ( IBC ’s) language around fire protection in exterior facades. For decades, buildings have relied on intumescent materials for fire control.

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Concrete floors in diverse facilities: Key factors for optimal performance

Construction Specifier

By Chris Bennett, iSCS, CDT, James Longo, iSCS, and Keith Robinson, RSW, FCSC, FCSI, LEED AP RSW, FCSC, FCSI Photo by Magda Biernat Photography Concrete floors are used in wide-ranging facilities, such as industrial data centers, commercial high-rise buildings, and residential homes.

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What Are the Best Practices for Routine Home Upkeep?

CCR Magazine

Regularly skim the pool’s surface, vacuum the pool floor, and check the pH levels to maintain the proper chemical balance. Making sure your pool’s filtration system is working correctly will also extend the life of your pool and keep the water pristine. This routine helps prevent algae growth and maintains clear, safe water.

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Timber Frame External Wall Construction Details UK: A Comprehensive Guide

UK Construction Blog

Whether you’re a self-builder, an architect, or a homeowner, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the essentials of timber frame walls, insulation options, vapour control layers, and more. Ensure structural elements like wall ties are installed correctly with a reputable supplier for long term performance.

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Boiler Room Modernization: Key Considerations When Transitioning to Eco-Friendly Electric Boilers

CCR Magazine

Consulting with an expert can streamline the conversion to electric boilers while reducing total project cost and maximizing system reliability. Because of this, it is common to leave the existing boiler in place, which places further space constraints on the size of the new electric boiler system to be installed. “If

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Top tips for reducing warehouse maintenance costs

GCP Applied Technologies

Taking proactive steps at addressing maintenance issues can help keep the site operating at full capacity, avoid production delays, protect product inventory, reduce operating costs and minimize accidents. . DUCTILCRETE® engineered slab systems significantly reduce control joints and curling. Consider lighting needs.