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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

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.

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How Sustainable Masonry Can Reduce Long-Term Construction Costs

UK Construction Blog

This construction method combines longevity, energy efficiency, and reduced environmental impact. Sustainable Masonry and Its Benefits Sustainable masonry refers to the use of environmentally friendly materials and energy-efficient methods in brickwork, concrete block construction, and stone masonry.

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Made-to-Measure Windows: A Time-Saving Solution Becoming Popular With UK Contractors

UK Construction Blog

Built-to-measure windows are a quick solution, simplify installation, save on labour and improve building performance. On one side, there’s a surge in demand thanks to government projects for new homes and upgrading buildings to be more energy-efficient. The UK construction industry is a bit of a pickle right now.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

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. 01 21 23 Installation Allowances. Prohibited Content Installer Certification.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

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. 01 21 23 Installation Allowances. Prohibited Content Installer Certification.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In addition to monitoring and simulation, the system enables decentralized communication and data management that allows facility lifecycle change management. Brian is intelligent, high-energy, hard-working, and tenacious. These include systems such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection. Adam Plunkett .

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How Construction Companies Can Adopt the Green Building Trend

UK Construction Blog

These include an air-tight wall system, high-quality windows, and more. Builders can adopt passive design strategies to maximize natural light and ventilation to reduce reliance on artificial lighting and HVAC systems. Building orientation can be done strategically to optimize energy use.