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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

When designed and installed correctly, air barriers contribute to the long-term durability of a building. Improving building enclosure performance While energy efficiency might initially suggest well-insulated walls and efficient HVAC systems, controlling air leakage can be just as critical.

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Dissecting code language updates to lightning protection systems

Construction Specifier

In 2018 (latest data available), insurance companies paid nearly $1 billion in lightning-related claims to some 78,000 policy holders, according to the Lightning Protection Institute (LPI). LPI estimates $1.7 What is a lightning protection system? What is a lightning protection system?

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

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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8 ways to cool a factory

BDC Network

Sergio Sádaba, Principal Industrial Facilities Designers Lists HVAC Mechanical Systems For most industrial factories, it’s process over people. Manufacturing has one of the highest costs to hire, estimated at $5,100 by RecruiterBox. The work may also require personal protective equipment, which heats up the body.

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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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Trusted Hackney Electricians: Ensuring Safety and Reliability in Your Home

UK Construction Blog

Whether you’re dealing with a faulty circuit, planning a home renovation, or just looking to upgrade your electrical systems, finding a trusted electrician is crucial for both safety and efficiency. The Importance of Reliable Electrical Work Electrical systems are the backbone of modern living.