Construction Specifier

JUNE 5, 2024

By Karine Galla Air and water-resistive barrier systems play a crucial role in the longevity and performance of commercial buildings, and safeguarding against issues such as excessive energy consumption and moisture-related damage. These integrated systems can be specified early on in project planning to achieve desirable results.

Building Code Compliance 59

Building Code Compliance HVAC System Installation Renewable Energy Systems Building Materials Manufacturing 59

BD+C

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Once open, the building will be operated by 100% renewable energy and serve as a zero emissions structure. Moreover, Building 48 seeks to achieve all these goals with standard systems essentially available to everyone. Its building operations will not generate carbon as it is a 100% electric building.

Sustainability 72

Sustainability Architecture Renewable Energy Systems Electrical Systems 72

GCP Applied Technologies

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Energy savings. Estimating energy savings. When moist air hits a cooler surface within a wall structure, water vapor in the air can condense and collect inside these spaces. Energy savings. Is it possible to create a building with a net energy consumption of zero ? GCP Applied Technologies. December 07, 2018.

Building Code Compliance 60

Building Code Compliance Environmental Impact Assessment Building Codes Building Standards 60

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.

Historic Preservation 52

Historic Preservation Ceiling Systems Fire Protection System Installation Wall Systems 52

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.

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Building Materials Manufacturing Fire Protection System Installation Environmental Impact Assessment 52

CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Throughout the context of tall buildings , masonry walls are typically unable to handle their own weight and the weight of the slab. So the beam is provided with additional walls at each floor level to support the load on the wall and probably some load on the roof as well. These systems will support the wall as well.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Flooring Systems Foundation Systems Structural Systems 52

Construction Specifier

APRIL 16, 2025

As the global focus on sustainability and climate change intensifies, the United States is seeing a new trend in building restoration-deep energy retrofits. buildings account for nearly 50 percent of energy consumption and 35 percent of total energy-related emissions.

Sustainability 59

Sustainability Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy Systems Building Performance Measurement 59

Construction Specifier

MAY 31, 2024

The design of contemporary cavity wall assemblies is the result of a century of trial and error. During the transition from mass masonry walls to the “four barrier” (i.e. These assemblies lack many necessary components that comprise an effective building enclosure system. Cavity walls were being constructed in the U.S.

Masonry 64

Masonry Wall Systems Building Codes Waterproofing Systems 64

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 Masonry Information. 04 00 00 Masonry.

Fire Protection System Installation 45

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Collaboration Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 45

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 Masonry Information. 04 00 00 Masonry.

Fire Protection System Installation 45

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Collaboration Heavy Equipment Manufacturing 45

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

The frames are typically prefabricated, which allows for a quicker onsite assembly compared to traditional masonry techniques. This natural material insulates efficiently, aiding in energy conservation — a key consideration for eco-friendly design.

Building Materials 64

Building Materials Safety Regulations Structural Systems Roofing Systems 64

Building Information Management

JUNE 22, 2012

The core competencies identified include competencies relating to building operations and maintenance, energy management, sustainability, water efficiency, safety (including electrical safety) and building performance measures. We modified the energy job task analyses to include facilities operations and management activities.

Building Performance Measurement 45

Building Performance Measurement Fire Protection System Installation Renewable Energy Systems Fire Protection Systems 45

CCR Magazine

MARCH 17, 2025

We inherited a sprinkler system that had been installed, though it had to be modified a bit for what we needed to do. Structurally, the historic masonry had been reasonably well maintained given the building was empty and unconditioned for so long, but there was a lot of moisture damage to the wood structure at the brick we had to triage.

Historic Preservation 52

Historic Preservation Building Code Compliance Building Codes Building Design 52