Construction Specifier
JANUARY 13, 2025
Owners and design teams are not protected by todays inadequate and vague polished concrete specifications. Despite calls for clarity in specification language with accurate descriptions of work results, the definition of polished concrete has broadened to accommodate any floor finish that produces a shine.
Construction Daily News
JANUARY 25, 2025
The result is a unique, double-layer insulation system that leverages concretes durability and weather-resistance around the insulative core. for the most insulative wall system on the market. Due to this threat, many insurance companies in dry regions are denying coverage to homes that do not have fire resistant roofing materials.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
These megastores, who often complete renovations during off-hours, have realized the benefits of using tents for staging, materials storage, organization, equipment protection, safety and security, and providing impromptu meeting space for construction crews sheltered from the elements. ABOUT THE AUTHORS Doug Hardin, P.E., Sielaff, P.E.,
Contractor Bookkeeping
JULY 27, 2012
Construction Bookkeeping - System for setup and maintaining construction bookkeeping. Construction Bookkeeping And Accounting - System for setup and maintaining construction accounting. Fifteen Minutes Too Late - If you think you should fire somebody, you’re already 15 minutes too late. Hard Work - Expressway to Retired.
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
OCTOBER 21, 2022
While no building product component or system is truly “bulletproof,” industry resources are evolving to evaluate, select, and specify high-performance, aluminum-framed curtain wall, storefront, entrance, and window systems which can help protect against active shooter attacks in schools, universities, and other facilities.
UK Construction Blog
JUNE 28, 2023
A new year has arrived, and along with it, new challenges in maintaining fire safety. With rapid technological advancements and evolving building designs, understanding fire risk assessments and their importance has never been more crucial. So, what is a fire risk assessment, and why is it essential in 2023?
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