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. Image courtesy PIMA. Background.

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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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BD+C

MARCH 31, 2023

Voice of the Brand When hurricanes, tornados, extreme temperatures, snow and ice, or salty ocean air have the potential to impact a structure, it is critical to design a building envelope system that will protect the occupants from the elements and deliver a comfortable environment.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 19, 2023

ACM/MCM is a lightweight composite material consisting of two aluminum cover sheets and a fire-rated core. Serving as a rainscreen system, these energy efficient panels also provide an air gap that allows water drainage and evaporation of moisture that can accumulate behind the cladding panel.

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The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

It includes an owner’s bedroom on the opposite end of the rear elevation that fully embraces the valley, and walls of glass at the home’s entry and along the back of the house that showcase a through-view to the lights of Las Vegas and the mountain range beyond. Project specs: The New American Home 2024 Location: Ascaya , Henderson, Nev. “I

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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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UK Construction Blog

MARCH 26, 2025

The most dangerous defects include structural issues (foundation cracks, wall collapses), water infiltration, electrical/plumbing failures and HVAC system problems, which often remain hidden for years. Foundation cracks, wall collapses, and uneven settling occur frequently in residential and commercial properties.

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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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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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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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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

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 Specifier

MARCH 23, 2023

By Brendan Van Gool The primary function of a wall system is to act as an environment separator. For the last 50 years, the components and design of cavity wall systems have undergone a significant transformation in North America. Sealed-joint cladding systems are no longer the de facto standard.

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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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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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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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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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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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Safti First

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Over four decades ago, it was where I first discovered a technologically advanced glass capable of resisting fire, smoke and heat. Something that wired glass, the only fire rated glass available and in use in the United States, could not. But would it pass our more stringent fire testing? market was unaware of it.

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Safti First

DECEMBER 16, 2024

One such material fire rated glass is increasingly setting benchmarks in design and performance across airports, train stations, bus terminals, and ferry terminals. Below, we explore why fire rated glass is becoming a cornerstone in transportation architecture and how SAFTI FIRST is leading the charge. Photo credit: SAFTI FIRST.

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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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Construction Specifier

MARCH 3, 2023

Thanks to state-of-the-art technology, continuous panels outperform conventional construction systems in their efficiency and longevity, while contributing to the construction of eco-friendly architecture. ISO also has thermal resistance values that meets or exceeds energy codes.

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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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CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2024

However, maintaining a clean chimney is critical for fire safety and indoor air quality. Professional chimney cleaning services, such as those offered by Green And Clean Home Services, help ensure your fireplace operates safely and efficiently, protecting your home and your health. According to the U.S.

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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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GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 1, 2019

Waterproofing, fireproofing, concrete admixtures and more combined to protect and preserve these important landmarks. The expectation of ‘complete dryness’ called for a waterproofing system with a long-standing successful track record in difficult and harsh conditions. Fire proofing. Fire protection. read more. .

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Construction Daily News

MAY 27, 2024

As sustainability entails everything from energy efficiency to long-lasting durability, it takes close attention to detail to ensure that a renovation toward sustainability is successful. However, these products will not offer the most long-lasting protection. It is completely fire and pest resistant.

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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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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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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Elevate Commercial Roofing Systems, a premier manufacturer of roofing, wall and lining systems, is proud to announce the expansion of its PVC product lineup with the introduction of MAX PVC and fleece-backed MAX PVC XR roofing membranes. “At Elevate, our customers are at the heart of everything we do.

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GCP Applied Technologies

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Fire proofing. Fire protection. Energy efficient solutions. Wall flashing. Full episode. Air barriers. PERM-A-BARRIER. PERM-A-BARRIER NPS. PERM-A-BARRIER VPL 50. PERM-A-BARRIER VPS. PREPRUFE PLUS. Water stops. Building Envelope Solutions. Design Advantage. Field support. Repair and Renovation.

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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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Construction Specifier

JUNE 9, 2022

Deep energy renovations of commercial and multi-unit residential buildings are critical if cities want to tackle their climate emissions on a large scale. Energy renovation could provide up to 55 percent of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions needed to meet 2030 targets, aligning cities with a 1.5 Photo courtesy ROCKWOOL.

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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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