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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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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%. These systems run throughout buildings, making repairs particularly invasive and expensive.

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Exploring Durable Materials for Your Next Building Project

UK Construction Blog

Polished concrete systems create glossy floors that resist stains and abrasion, eliminating the need for additional coverings. Metal roofing systems outlast traditional materials, with lifespans exceeding 50 years. Perforated panels balance solid and void spaces, controlling light and air movement.

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Liquid Waterproofing: Top Tips for PMMA Specification

Specification Product Update

Victoria Ramwell, commercial manager at cold-applied liquid waterproofing specialist, Kemper System, explains the benefits of using Poly Methyl methacrylate ( PMMA) as a liquid applied waterproofing membrane, and offers specification advice. Contractors should be aware that this process generates a degree of heat.

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Design Advantage for Division 7 – Thermal and Moisture Protection

GCP Applied Technologies

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. April 25, 2018. learn more >. MGM City Center, Las Vegas, US. learn more >.

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Curtain wall design-assist: Navigating the process for success

Construction Specifier

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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Duro-Last® Appoints Albert Frattaroli as VP of Finance

CCR Magazine

His expertise spans financial planning and analysis, operations finance, internal controls, acquisition integration and team leadership. “We His proven success in these areas will be invaluable as we continue to innovate and deliver the highest-quality solutions to our customers across the commercial roofing industry.”