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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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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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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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Upgrading Electrical Infrastructure In Commercial Buildings

CCR Magazine

A commercial building’s electrical system is its lifeblood. Strategic planning is crucial for smoothly renovating commercial electrical infrastructure. This heavy-duty equipment controls and protects things like circuits and transformers. They’ll make sure it integrates smoothly with the rest of the system.

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Top tips for reducing warehouse maintenance costs

GCP Applied Technologies

Taking proactive steps at addressing maintenance issues can help keep the site operating at full capacity, avoid production delays, protect product inventory, reduce operating costs and minimize accidents. . Here are several ways to do so: Carefully assess the aisle width. Verify that the HVAC systems are sited properly.

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Complete Construction Terminology Cheat Sheet: US and AU Specific

Buildern

These guidelines cover everything from how structures are designed to the electrical systems, plumbing, fire safety measures, and even accessibility. Following these codes is a must-do to stay compliant and make sure everyone inside the building is secure and protected. Safety first!

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TAT Revitalizes Derelict Office Building in Springfield, Mass.

CCR Magazine

Its vibrant array of uses, including 59 market-rate and 15 middle-income one- and two- bedroom apartments, as well as 13,000 square feet of retail and commercial space and a planned 240-seat restaurant, are anticipated to further boost local businesses, downtown pedestrian activity, and a sense of community for Springfield residents.