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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. Within the AEC industry, research focuses on predicting and quantifying the impact of air leakage. By Matthew Ridgway, P.E.

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The Future of Energy Efficiency: The Role of Thermal Insulation in Modern Homes

UK Construction Blog

The post The Future of Energy Efficiency: The Role of Thermal Insulation in Modern Homes appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In the quest for sustainability, modern homes have become sanctuaries of energy conservation. Central to this transformation is the strategic application of thermal insulation.

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Air barriers: An essential part of the building envelope

GCP Applied Technologies

How air leakage can impact building durability. Energy savings. Estimating energy savings. Environmental Product Declarations. How air leakage can impact building durability. How air leakage can impact building durability. Energy savings. Net zero building design and air leakage. Indoor air quality.

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High-performance building envelopes

Construction Specifier

Deep energy renovations of commercial and multi-unit residential buildings are critical if cities want to tackle their climate emissions on a large scale. Energy renovation could provide up to 55 percent of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions needed to meet 2030 targets, aligning cities with a 1.5 Photo courtesy ROCKWOOL.

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What to Expect During a Home Plumbing Inspection

CCR Magazine

A home plumbing inspection is essential for maintaining the health and efficiency of your water distribution system. Whether you’re purchasing a new home, preparing for renovations, or just ensuring that your existing system is functioning properly, a comprehensive inspection can save you from costly repairs down the line.

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

Levelset

Environmental laws provide the backbone for permitting and reporting requirements on construction projects, while a wide variety of state and municipal laws impose even stricter rules. Failure to follow local and federal environmental requirements can lead to significant financial penalties, civil action, and even criminal charges.

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Exterior cavity fireblocking: Exceeding fire performance

Construction Specifier

Aiming to enhance the fire safety standards in exterior walls, fireblocking is now mandatory behind ventilated cladding , with few exceptions. Simultaneously, it enables the design of exterior walls which can meet the other stringent performance requirements imposed on today’s buildings. By Antonie Habellion, P.Eng., from the 2000 IBC.