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Advancing sustainable construction: Specifying low-carbon concrete

Construction Specifier

At the same time, the built environment must adapt to the impacts of an already-changing climate by optimizing the resiliency of structural systems. Moreover, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides guidance on designing buildings to mitigate the impact of severe weather.

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Preparing Commercial Properties for Climate Change Impacts

CCR Magazine

Climate change is impacting businesses worldwide, with commercial properties facing risks from extreme weather and rising sea levels. Proactive solutions are essential to protect investments, whether you own an apartment, shopping center, warehouse, office space, or multifamily property.

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Curtain wall design-assist: Navigating the process for success

Construction Specifier

Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. Design-assist is a popular procurement method for curtain wall systems in today’s commercial market, intended to help resolve these challenges, particularly for custom curtain walls with unique performance requirements and/or unique material configurations.

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Exterior cavity fireblocking: Exceeding fire performance

Construction Specifier

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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Extensive Guide to Australian Construction Industry Peculiarities 2023!

Buildern

Facts and Figures about the Australian Construction Industry With strong demand for new infrastructure, housing, and commercial properties, the industry has shown resilience in the face of economic shocks and natural disasters, with government investment in infrastructure and housing construction providing stability.

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Complete Construction Terminology Cheat Sheet: US and AU Specific

Buildern

View them as the rulebook for construction, set up by the government to keep everyone safe and buildings in tip-top shape. These guidelines cover everything from how structures are designed to the electrical systems, plumbing, fire safety measures, and even accessibility. Safety first!

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

This work should be scheduled at non-peak hours. This standard is not intended to address all fall protection related equipment. All fall protection equipment is required by OSHA to be checked prior to each use. De-energize or discharge all hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, or thermal energy prior to beginning work.