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Integrated Facility Services Completes Kingston K-14 Addition

CCR Magazine

Integrated Facility Services (IFS) served as the mechanical and building controls contractor for the project, overseeing the design, equipment procurement and installation for the comprehensive HVAC project. It is reassuring to have IFS at the helm in installing our HVAC system.

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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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Understanding Consumer Behavior: What Homebuyers Really Want

CCR Magazine

Smart home technology integration and energy-efficient features rank high on buyers’ must-have lists. Storage solutions and organizational systems attract buyers focused on clutter-free living. Energy-efficient improvements often justify higher upfront costs because of long-term savings.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System.

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Metal Cladding Solutions | Durable Wall Panels & Sheets

UK Construction Blog

Key Takeaways Metal cladding is highly durable, resistant to water damage, corrosion, fire, pests, and adverse weather, offering long-term savings and minimal maintenance needs. This ease of maintenance not only conserves resources but also ensures that the building retains its aesthetic appeal over time.

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Achieving aesthetics and energy efficiency with stone wool insulation

Construction Specifier

Maximizing energy efficiency is the order of the day for construction industry professionals across North America, due, in part, to changing codes and a growing contingent of forward-thinking developers, owners, architects, specifiers, and energy consultants. Safe, sustainable design. Photo © ROCKWOOL North America.

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Will Summer Bring Energy Efficiency Challenges This Year?

Construction Daily News

Energy efficiency challenges have persisted throughout the last year. Key Energy Efficiency Challenges to Overcome While 2024 climate change looms, construction contractors and specialists must stay vigilant of how those conditions will affect power usage. Energy Security Energy demands grow higher as the temperatures rise.