Construction Specifier
JUNE 25, 2024
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.
UK Construction Blog
DECEMBER 23, 2023
The post The Crucial Role of Fire Risk Assessments and Fire Door Inspections in Building Safety appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Fire safety within buildings is a critical concern that demands meticulous attention and proactive measures.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
P.Eng, Tamarack Grove Engineering Cody Jones , Bledsoe Tents The modern-day engineered fabric structure, known more universally as a tent, has applications far beyond weddings, social events, and as temporary expansion space. If a cargo container can be delivered and installed, a tent can be erected easier and with less coordination.
Specification Product Update
OCTOBER 12, 2023
AIM worked with Maple Sunscreening on the rainscreen façade system assembly from the ground floor upwards, which is mainly cassette panels with AIM’s OSCBs incorporated horizontally and AIM’s wall cavity barriers installed vertically. The OSCBs are an effective barrier to the passage of hot smoke as well as fire.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 20, 2023
The building represents a structure made almost entirely of wood with all-electric, refrigerant-free, hydronic heating, and cooling systems. The Mississippi building, serving as Waechter Architecture’s headquarters in Portland, Oregon, features the use of mass timber in almost every aspect of the structure.
Construction Marketing
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
In multi-family buildings, it acts as a protective shield against the elements, ensuring both the structure’s integrity and the safety of its residents. The Protective Role Of Cladding Imagine your multi-family building as a human body. The cladding is akin to the skin, offering protection from external elements.
Construction Daily News
MARCH 26, 2024
Naturally, those events raise questions about what the future will entail. Extreme weather events last year amounted to over $1 billion in losses and 464 deaths. Considering those events, you can expect the 2024 climate change impact to bring more severe weather conditions and hotter temperatures. Avoid testing its resistance.
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