Energy Conservation Fire Protection Systems Masonry 
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 26, 2025
These stricter regulations aim to reduce energy consumption and enhance overall building performance, making air barriers a key element in todays construction practices. By preventing uncontrolled air movement between conditioned and unconditioned spaces, they help regulate indoor temperatures, control moisture, and improve energy efficiency.
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. FPIS system utilizing foil-faced polyisocyanurate insulation.
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CCR Magazine
OCTOBER 1, 2024
IFS’ HVAC solution was designed to ensure optimal climate control, energy management, reliability and energy efficiency throughout the premises. It is reassuring to have IFS at the helm in installing our HVAC system. “We are excited to add this beautiful high school gym to our school district.
CCR Magazine
OCTOBER 16, 2023
The market is expanding at a fast pace as a result of rising energy and air conditioning costs, growing sustainability awareness, and increasing energy demand on a global scale. As a result, a rise in the installation of insulating glass windows to prevent energy loss and lower energy bills is aiding market expansion.
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
For example, to meet modern fire codes while preserving the grand, open appearance of three existing wooden staircases, where the stairs feed out into residential hallways the architects designed new fire-rated doors that remain open unless triggered by a fire alarm and slot seamlessly into the existing fabric of surrounding walls.
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 Masonry Information. Existing Thermal and Moisture Protection Information.
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 Masonry Information. Existing Thermal and Moisture Protection Information.
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