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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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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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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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Prepare for Home Renovation with These Insightful Tips

West Shore Construction

If you want to get the most out of your renovation, USA Today suggests considering the following improvements : Replace the tub Install natural stone kitchen countertops Replace siding and garage doors You Need a Place to Store Your Stuff Before contractors can start demolition, you need to clear out the room.

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How to plan your warehouse layout

The Korte Company

They protect inventory and, when built right, improve on the efficiency with which that inventory is received, sorted, retrieved and shipped. They include: The estimated cost per square foot of a warehouse vs. the expected revenue per square foot. Racking systems play an outsized role when owners plan warehouse layout.

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Complete Construction Terminology Cheat Sheet: US and AU Specific

Buildern

Despite encountering various difficulties in the aftermath of the pandemic, the Australian construction sector, as per recent data , is estimated to be worth approximately US$112 billion annually. 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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Code Compliance & Beyond: Upping Baseline Building Energy Performance

Stok

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. And, the result of this baseline? How to approach compliance. For example, LEED v4 refers to ASHRAE standard 90.1-2010