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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. When designed and installed correctly, air barriers contribute to the long-term durability of a building. By Matthew Ridgway, P.E.

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Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes

UK Construction Blog

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. Examples include improperly installed plumbing, electrical wiring errors, and poor finishes.

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High-Rise Maintenance: Innovative Solutions for Building Care

CCR Magazine

Regular maintenance can significantly reduce the risk of costly repairs and unexpected breakdowns. Innovative solutions are reshaping the approach to building care, offering new tools and technologies that make these tasks more manageable. You might wonder if implementing these technologies will impact costs.

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Essential Tips for Securely Storing Construction Materials

PN - Project Management

From safeguarding against theft to protecting against environmental factors, not properly protecting your construction materials can significantly impact project timelines, quality and budgets! Assessing storage needs Assessing storage needs is the first step in securely storing construction materials.

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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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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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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.