Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 15, 2024

By Lisa May Photo Robert Casey/courtesy Tubelite With commercial architectural trends favoring expansive glass , curtain wall use is growing in newly constructed buildings. In common usage, curtain wall refers to aluminum-framed systems carrying glass, panels, louvers, or occasionally, granite or marble.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. The architectural design of curtain walls must be developed alongside increasing demand for high-performing, energy-efficient solutions. Jackson, AIA Photo courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

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. Photo © ROCKWOOL North America. by Ryan Martin.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Prior to this, tension fabric structures had typically relied upon hollow-tube, web truss framing systems. Where fabric becomes advantageous by comparison, however, is that the cost to clad a building with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) fabric walls is much less than constructing masonry walls or using other “conventional” materials.

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BDC Network

JUNE 8, 2024

Sergio Sádaba, Principal Industrial Facilities Designers Lists HVAC Mechanical Systems For most industrial factories, it’s process over people. As a buildings-performance expert, I have decades of experience designing high-performance, sustainable, and energy-efficient systems for a variety of industrial clients.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 20, 2025

By Chuck Knickerbocker Photo Simon Hurst Photography/courtesy Technical Glass Products (TGP) Glazing systems are significant in connecting interior spaces to the outdoors, making them a popular option for todays sleek and modern building facades. Consider aluminumthe historical framing material for curtain walls.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 2, 2020

The goals of building fire safety and energy efficiency are compatible when industry stakeholders work together to make sure proper assemblies are designed, the correct materials are specified, and installers have the experience to combine the building design and materials properly in the field. Photo © BigStockPhoto.com.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 1, 2023

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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CCR Magazine

MARCH 4, 2025

Perkins Eastman designed the new school with a concentrated focus on creating an equitable, inclusive, innovative, energy-efficient learning environment. Aligned with Alexandrias Green Building Policy, ACHS Minnie Howard Campus is targeting Net-Zero Energy and LEED Gold Certification through the U.S. Green Building Council.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 25, 2024

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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Construction Marketing

JULY 6, 2022

Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) are hollow foam blocks stacked into a building’s exterior wall shape, strengthened with steel rebar, and filled with concrete. This creates a wall system of unrivaled energy efficiency, comfort, noise reduction, and strength. The concrete ensures airtight walls.

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Safti First

MARCH 25, 2022

This includes their request to combine performance, energy efficiency, code requirements, design, and lower lifetime costs into our products. These requests and desired combinations have created a track record of more efficient, sustainable, and architecturally enhanced products for projects worldwide. up to 2 hours.

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UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

It’s made from a mixture of cement, sand, and cellulose fibres, resulting in a product resistant to rot, pests, and fire. Metal roofs are also resistant to wind, fire, and impact damage, reducing the need for repairs and replacements. Composite Decking Consider using composite decking instead of wood for outdoor living spaces.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

By David Hohenstern Photo by Dean Riggott/courtesy Sto Corp A renovation can be triggered by a wide range of factors: water intrusion issues, delaminating exterior finishes, cold walls, and new fire and energy performance regulations. These elements collectively form a high-performance exterior wall assembly.

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Natural Building

MARCH 12, 2020

Using simple, low-tech techniques that anyone can learn, clay soil can be turned into walls, floors and plasters with only the addition of sand and straw. Earthen materials have excellent thermal mass properties which lend themselves to efficient passive solar designs, reducing energy use for heating and cooling over the long run.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2024

IFS provided design/build HVAC, fire protection and plumbing services as part of the $9.6 Image Courtesy of Advantes Group IFS also provided design/build HVAC, fire protection and plumbing services as part of the $14 million Greeley Lofts renovation. million renovation of the former Hoffman Produce Building on N.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

As the popularity of timber frame construction continues to rise in the UK, understanding the intricacies of timber frame external wall construction details UK becomes increasingly important. Stay with us as we unravel the complexities of this eco-friendly and energy-efficient construction method.

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Stok

AUGUST 28, 2019

Coverage of fires blazing in unprecedented proportions in the Amazon forests of Brazil has ignited a discussion around the importance of government policies to drive widescale climate change mitigation. This directly translates to building energy codes. And, the result of this baseline?

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 19, 2024

They’re also resistant to fading, so the vibrant colour you choose remains as stunning as the day it was installed. They’re resistant to pests, fire, and moisture, reducing the need for regular upkeep. Their production process is designed to be sustainable, using raw materials efficiently and minimizing waste.

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UK Construction Blog

AUGUST 1, 2024

The post Metal Cladding Solutions | Durable Wall Panels & Sheets appeared first on 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.

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UK Construction Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2023

As climate change continues to pose serious threats around the globe, more homeowners are looking for ways to reduce their environmental footprint and create a cozier, more energy-efficient living space. Cellulose insulation is typically blown into walls or attics and can last up to 30 years.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 17, 2024

By Zachary Lovett, David Diedrick, and David Figurski Photo by Iwan Baan Photography Despite the urgency and efforts to halt global warming, the world’s output of CO2 continues to rise according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). 1 Average global temperatures are now approaching 1.5

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UK Construction Blog

JULY 10, 2023

How/ways BP is Improving EPC Ratings / Making Homes More Energy Efficient Residential accommodation accounts for about a fifth of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions, most of which come from heating and hot water. Some of the ways we are doing this: Upgrading boiler & controls Installing more efficient boilers.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2024

Regular upkeep not only allows your home to function efficiently but also helps maintain its value over time. Making sure your pool’s filtration system is working correctly will also extend the life of your pool and keep the water pristine. Paint acts as a barrier that prevents moisture from seeping into your walls.

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CivilJungle

JUNE 1, 2022

Simply, retrofitting is repairing and modifying the existing structure into a new stable structure that protects it from flooding or dangers such as high winds and earthquakes. Retrofitting of the Structural System. Beam Addition Method: Seismic Wall Addition Method: Seismic Isolation Method: Retrofitting of Foundation.

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UK Construction Blog

AUGUST 1, 2024

Timber cladding is a sustainable and stylish option for covering walls. In this article, we’ll explore the top choices, benefits, and installation tips for timber cladding. Additionally, timber cladding installations can bring a natural, warm look that is hard to replicate with other building materials.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MARCH 3, 2020

Concrete producers can leverage advanced concrete admixtures , predictive analytics tools, and more to improve efficiency, from materials management to batching to concrete delivery. It isn’t often that you can equate coal-related products with energy efficiency, but when it comes to fly ash, it actually does help. The reason?

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CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The roof protects your home from the elements, ensuring that you and your family remain safe. Instead, they deal with the foundational aspects, such as moving or removing walls, adjusting pillars, or even changing the floor layout. These systems are complicated and need professional installation, repair, or maintenance.

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Whirlwind Steel

JULY 26, 2023

They provide an efficient, cost-effective, and secure solution for businesses and individuals who need extra storage space. Furthermore, the steel material used in construction helps to protect stored items from fire and other forms of destruction. Metal boat and RV storage buildings can also be constructed using sawtooth walls.

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GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 1, 2019

Part I of our project briefcases series featured a diverse construction portfolio that helped keep prominent, global projects on track, on budget, and protected for decades to come. Fire proofing. Fire protection. Energy efficient solutions. Wall flashing. September 02, 2019. Part II is no exception.

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CCR Magazine

MAY 5, 2024

As architect-of-record, Stantec designed all six schools and specified Rockfon acoustic stone wool ceiling systems to support the health, safety, well-being, comfort, productivity and success of students and staff. The Blueprint Schools program is a model for school systems across this nation.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2024

It protects you from the elements, keeps your family safe and dry, and plays a big role in your home’s energy efficiency. A good roof system has several important parts working together: Roof Covering This is the outer layer you can see from the ground. The covering sheds water and protects the layers underneath.

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The Korte Company

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Energy efficiency and temperature stability. Obviously, the lifeblood of any cold storage warehouse is its HVAC system. These systems feature powerful ammonia cooling units that help maintain ideal temperatures. It’s crucial that these systems work efficiently.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 17, 2009

Robert Riversong has created his own form of the Larsen Truss building system, and specializes in super-insulated houses. And, with the air-tight drywall system instead of vapor barrier and dense-pack cellulose, theres almost no thermal bridging and a 3 bedroom house can be heated with less than a cord of wood per year here in New England.

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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.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 1, 2021

Structure fires have dropped significantly over the past 40 years, and one major contributor to this decline in fires and fire deaths has been the development of comprehensive fire safety measures. It is these multiple layers of fire safety, not a single requirement, which result in safe construction.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Air barriers create airtightness and help protect against energy loss, water infiltration, and other hazards impacting the durability and resiliency of a building and the comfort and health of its occupants. Unchecked air movement can impact energy loss and efficiency, translating to wasted money on climate control.

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