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UK Construction Blog
MARCH 14, 2025
An upgraded electrical system supports your maintenance activities effectively. Weatherproof outlets mounted 48 inches from the floor protect connections from moisture and damage. Install wall-mounted pegboards or slatwall systems to hang frequently used tools within easy reach.
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Construction Specifier
JANUARY 26, 2025
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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CCR Magazine
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
the innovative world leader in building envelope solutions, including wall cladding systems, air barriers, coatings, and restoration systems, announces the launch of StoVentec Fiber Cement Rainscreen System , a complete ventilated rainscreen cladding system that blends sustainability, design freedom, and performance.
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 26, 2025
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%. Foundation cracks, wall collapses, and uneven settling occur frequently in residential and commercial properties.
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
These include columns, joists, purlins, load-bearing walls, floor slabs, and foundations. These include architectural and MEP systems, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and other contents. People are protected in terms of safety and weather. describes test methods to evaluate the components of the overall glazing system.
BD+C
MARCH 31, 2023
Voice of the Brand When hurricanes, tornados, extreme temperatures, snow and ice, or salty ocean air have the potential to impact a structure, it is critical to design a building envelope system that will protect the occupants from the elements and deliver a comfortable environment.
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Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 29, 2021
In the 20 th century, wall assemblies discretized into multi-layered systems with each playing a distinct role. Over time, designers developed various wall configurations to provide thermal mass and weather protection suitable to particular building and climate parameters. Image courtesy PIMA.
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Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 15, 2024
By Lisa May Photo Robert Casey/courtesy Tubelite With commercial architectural trends favoring expansive glass , curtain wall use is growing in newly constructed buildings. In common usage, curtain wall refers to aluminum-framed systems carrying glass, panels, louvers, or occasionally, granite or marble.
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BDC Network
JUNE 8, 2024
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.
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. The architectural design of curtain walls must be developed alongside increasing demand for high-performing, energy-efficient solutions. Jackson, AIA Photo courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Prior to this, tension fabric structures had typically relied upon hollow-tube, web truss framing systems. Where fabric becomes advantageous by comparison, however, is that the cost to clad a building with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) fabric walls is much less than constructing masonry walls or using other “conventional” materials.
CCR Magazine
DECEMBER 17, 2023
Throughout the month of November, the family-owned, moving container manufacturer will donate 1% of sales proceeds from its entire product line to the nonprofit organization whose purpose is to speed rehabilitation of the nation’s disabled combat veterans, assist their families and provide education and community service.
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
JUNE 25, 2024
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.
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 27, 2021
is experiencing a “wood revival” contributing to the complexity of fire-retardant-treated wood (FRTW) specifications. The building and fire codes require FRTW to be impregnated with chemicals. Two types of code-compliant, pressure-impregnated FRTW are manufactured: interior and exterior. By Mike Eckhoff, PhD. wide specimen.
Safti First
MARCH 25, 2022
The architectural community is a leader in creating many groundbreaking solutions by pushing glazing manufacturers to create new products and solutions to improve and enhance their creations. Quality USA manufacturing also allows us to accommodate custom designs and a fast response to complex delivery schedules unmatched by foreign suppliers.
Safti First
NOVEMBER 19, 2022
Over four decades ago, it was where I first discovered a technologically advanced glass capable of resisting fire, smoke and heat. Something that wired glass, the only fire rated glass available and in use in the United States, could not. But would it pass our more stringent fire testing? market was unaware of it.
Specification Product Update
OCTOBER 16, 2023
DC Fire Protection Ltd., based at Wellingborough in Northamptonshire, works right across the country covering multiple sectors of the construction industry, installing active as well as passive fire protection systems. DC Fire Protection Ltd.,
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 16, 2024
By David Hohenstern Photo by Dean Riggott/courtesy Sto Corp A renovation can be triggered by a wide range of factors: water intrusion issues, delaminating exterior finishes, cold walls, and new fire and energy performance regulations. These elements collectively form a high-performance exterior wall assembly.
Safti First
MARCH 13, 2023
One look at SuperClear 45-HS and SuperClear 45-HS-LI and you can see why these products disrupted (and continue to disrupt) the 45 minute fire protective glazing market. A new, “game changing” framing system that would be aluminum with a narrow, two-inch profile that is uniform throughout.
BD+C
MARCH 8, 2023
One look at SuperClear 45-HS and SuperClear 45-HS-LI and you can see why these products disrupted (and continue to disrupt) the 45 minute fire protective glazing market. A new, “game changing” framing system that would be aluminum with a narrow, two-inch profile that is uniform throughout.
UK Construction Blog
JUNE 13, 2023
As the popularity of timber frame construction continues to rise in the UK, understanding the intricacies of timber frame external wall construction details UK becomes increasingly important. Short Summary Understand the theory of timber frame external wall construction, including studs and sheathing, ventilation membranes and cladding.
CCR Magazine
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
The architects from Level Architecture, LLC, Chicago, IL chose Omega-Lite panels not only because they offer a highly decorative, strong, and durable surface finish for exterior wall surfaces, but also because of the short lead times as well as no set minimum quantities for the custom colors. Laminators Inc. Laminators Inc.
Construction Specifier
FEBRUARY 19, 2021
Education and awareness continue the drive toward higher performance building envelopes, which is prompting greater consideration of insulation levels, R-value , airtightness, vapor diffusion, condensation control, acoustics, and more. As a result, more thought is now invested in material selection and whole system performance.
GCP Applied Technologies
AUGUST 1, 2019
Part I of our project briefcases series featured a diverse construction portfolio that helped keep prominent, global projects on track, on budget, and protected for decades to come. The Liantang/Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point, also known as the Liantang Highway, will be the seventh land crossing between Shenzhen and Hong Kong.
The MCP Group
AUGUST 14, 2023
Bid Due Date | August 31, 2023 2:00 PM Project Description New Construction of a 4-story wood-framed hotel that will include but not be limited to cast-in-place concrete, unit masonry, Manufactured masonry veneer, structural steel, metal fabrications, rough carpentry, wood trusses, finish carpentry, wood casework, FRP, waterproofing, building insulation, (..)
The MCP Group
JUNE 26, 2023
Bid Due Date | July 19, 2023 2:00 PM Project Description New Construction of a 4 story wood framed hotel that will include but not be limited to cast-in-place concrete, unit masonry, Manufactured masonry veneer, structural steel, metal fabrications, rough carpentry, wood trusses, finish carpentry, wood casework, FRP, waterproofing, building insulation, (..)
The MCP Group
JUNE 26, 2023
Bid Due Date | July 19, 2023 2:00 PM Project Description New Construction of a 4-story wood-framed hotel that will include but not be limited to cast-in-place concrete, unit masonry, Manufactured masonry veneer, structural steel, metal fabrications, rough carpentry, wood trusses, finish carpentry, wood casework, FRP, waterproofing, building insulation, (..)
Construction Specifier
JUNE 17, 2024
At the same time, the built environment must adapt to the impacts of an already-changing climate by optimizing the resiliency of structural systems. Regional challenges exist with sourcing a reliable supply of fly ash due to the ongoing retirement of coal-fired power plants. 1 Average global temperatures are now approaching 1.5
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Construction Specifier
JUNE 1, 2021
Structure fires have dropped significantly over the past 40 years, and one major contributor to this decline in fires and fire deaths has been the development of comprehensive fire safety measures. It is these multiple layers of fire safety, not a single requirement, which result in safe construction.
Building Information Management
JULY 27, 2016
The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. Existing Thermal and Moisture Protection Information. 00 62 19 Infection Control Form.
Building Information Management
JULY 27, 2016
The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. Existing Thermal and Moisture Protection Information. 00 62 19 Infection Control Form.
The MCP Group
JANUARY 31, 2024
Bid Due Date | February 20, 2024 12:00 PM Project Description New Construction of a 4-story wood-framed hotel that will include but not be limited to cast-in-place concrete, unit masonry, Manufactured masonry veneer, structural steel, metal fabrications, rough carpentry, wood trusses, finish carpentry, wood casework, FRP, waterproofing, building insulation, (..)
CCR Magazine
AUGUST 15, 2024
Making sure your pool’s filtration system is working correctly will also extend the life of your pool and keep the water pristine. Maintaining HVAC Systems Your home’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is crucial for keeping your living environment comfortable throughout the year.
UK Construction Blog
MAY 10, 2024
In the hustle and bustle, protective measures and safety equipment are central to prevent mishaps and safeguard laborers’ prosperity. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) It plays a safety measure against risks in construction sites.
Safety Services Company
AUGUST 22, 2014
Take cover under sturdy furniture, or to brace yourself against an inside wall. Protect your head and neck, and. If needed, invite a local fire department representative to the workplace to help identify fire hazards and to discuss how the workplace should respond to a fire. What to do: If indoors, stay there.
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Air barriers create airtightness and help protect against energy loss, water infiltration, and other hazards impacting the durability and resiliency of a building and the comfort and health of its occupants. Unchecked air movement can impact energy loss and efficiency, translating to wasted money on climate control. By John Chamberlin.
CCR Magazine
AUGUST 18, 2023
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
CivilJungle
JANUARY 7, 2021
Shotcrete/mortar/spray-concrete is a kind of refined concrete drizzled by gas hose-pipe nozzle at high pressure & velocity on a projectile motion on a prepared wall surface. It is often utilised in tunnels, underground walls, retaining walls, drainage systems & swimming pools for interim support. Shotcrete Wall.
CivilJungle
JUNE 1, 2022
Simply, retrofitting is repairing and modifying the existing structure into a new stable structure that protects it from flooding or dangers such as high winds and earthquakes. The acquisition of interlayers, such as manufacturer buildings to office buildings, needs several extra layers inside the plant.
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
Application: This standard card applies to automatic hydraulic security Bollards/Barricades found at driveway entrances, and other areas where vehicular traffic must be controlled. Preventive maintenance services should be performed by a qualified manufacturer’s service representative. Review manufacturer’s instructions.
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CivilJungle
OCTOBER 16, 2021
Generally skirting is a board which is provided in the junction point of the wall and the interior wall throughout its length. This type of skirting is used for various walls like plane walls, patterned walls, textured walls, etc. In light flooring, walls, ceiling works; wooden skirting is used.
Building Radar
JANUARY 14, 2020
ERP and CRM systems: How to make better use of data resources 3. Take-off: during planning, controlling and commercialization – with drones 10. ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems promote faster, better and more economical work. IoT: building with wireless intelligence 5.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
In addition to monitoring and simulation, the system enables decentralized communication and data management that allows facility lifecycle change management. Controller, Braun & Butler Construction, Inc. From there, she rose to become Controller at the firm and is now a shareholder. . Kaci Roberts . Leander, TX.
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