Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Centers for Environmental Information reported that 18 events in 2022 caused 474 direct/indirect fatalities, and at least $165 billion in damage. Metal buildings are highly fire resistant and have been proven to stand up against extreme weather events.

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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. Brian serves as Chairman of the Building Systems Council, NAHB. Sielaff , P.E., Sielaff, P.E.,

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BDC Network

APRIL 27, 2023

Passing The Test for Safer School Design 1 kcichowicz Thu, 04/27/2023 - 09:59 Knowing testing protocols can help us understand how to better provide protection in areas that need to address multiple types of life safety threats. To ensure these multifunctional systems deliver on all fronts, it is important to address compatibility.

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BDC Network

JUNE 12, 2023

This begs the question: if a person intent on violence can use their connection to a school to gain access, how can districts further enhance the level of protection their schools offer? It can also preserve safe egress during a fire. If this is the case, then a system would need to offer both security and fire ratings.

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BDC Network

JULY 20, 2023

Passing Marks: Transferring Safer School Design to Other Applications 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/20/2023 - 08:43 The benefits of safer school design can improve the safety and security of more general-use projects—especially with the use of passive protection. This approach also allows for both access and protection, a key balance for businesses.

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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.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Fire safety is an integral part of modern construction design, influencing not only building materials and layouts but also regulatory compliance and overall safety standards. The Role of Fire-Resistant Materials One of the most significant advancements in fire safety is the development and widespread use of fire-resistant materials.

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2023

PleatWrap gives superior corner protection as compared to plastic packaging and can be recycled after use. J-Crate -a lightweight, corrugated insert that is quick and easy to assemble, pack and unpack and offers a parcel 360-degree protection from shock, vibrations and dust accumulation.

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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

DECEMBER 1, 2023

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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Safety Services Company

AUGUST 12, 2024

Highlighting pivotal events like OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week (August 12-18, 2024) underscores the essential role that contractor workplace safety plays in safeguarding not only the well-being of your team but also in bolstering productivity and morale. Train staff on how to use the system effectively.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 18, 2024

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) roofing systems provide durable, long-term solutions for restaurant facilities, and are specialized systems to meet the needs of restaurant owners. Beyond PVC’s excellent chemical and oil resistances, the membrane is fire-resistant and self-extinguishes to help mitigate damage and spread in the event of a fire.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 1, 2023

With their exceptional strength, ability to withstand substantial forces, inherent fire resistance, and corrosion-resistant options, HSS offer reliable protection for structures required to endure and recover from the impacts of natural disasters involving wind, flooding, fire, and seismic activity.

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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. It is designed to serve as a meeting place for events, presentations, and other professional gatherings. Mississippi, serves as the headquarter for Waechter Architecture in Portland, Oregon.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 24, 2024

By Heather Bender Images courtesy Clopay Corporation Fire-rated counter doors are a staple for counter-height openings in areas such as cafeterias, laboratories, and concession stands to contain and control a space in the event of a fire. To meet the UL 1784 standard, the air leakage rate of the door assembly cannot exceed 0.1

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Specification Product Update

JUNE 12, 2024

A range of fire rated glass doors developed by Promat provides architects, specifiers and clients with a stylish solution that meets their passive fire protection objectives without compromising aesthetic or daylighting goals. The slim framing means clean sightlines can be achieved whilst also delivering bright and airy spaces.

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Specification Product Update

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Advances in fire resistant glazing have enabled modern performance expectations to be applied to architecturally sensitive and listed buildings as a variety of Promat SYSTEMGLAS® projects demonstrate. It was used to meet demanding passive fire protection objectives as part of a major project to upgrade the historic Victorian Market hall.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Home protection plans are essential safeguards that provide peace of mind for homeowners, offering financial security and practical solutions for unexpected home-related issues. These plans encompass various aspects of your home, from appliances and systems to structural integrity and security.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 16, 2023

However, as a key part of what provides the integrity of the structure, that steel must be protected to ensure it retains its strength in the event of a catastrophic fire. 1 However, the AISC guidelines make only minimal reference to IFRM coatings in the AESS category system, generally referring to these coatings as “smooth.”

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BDC Network

AUGUST 19, 2024

Using Multifunctional, Fire-rated Glass to Support Safer School Design 1 kcichowicz Mon, 08/19/2024 - 06:35 A multilayered approach to safer school design may create design challenges. Multifunctional, fire-rated glass offers a solution. In these areas, it is crucial for a door or window to defend against fire.

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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.

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Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Building Code Compliance Building Codes 59

BD+C

MARCH 24, 2023

School Safety is In the Making 1 kcichowicz Fri, 03/24/2023 - 10:24 Designing safer schools may involve providing protection where multiple life-safety threats overlap. Multifunctional fire-rated glazing can solve common issues. How can the building industry come together to protect kids? So how can schools be made safer?

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Fire Protection Systems Building Performance Measurement Building Codes Building Design 52

CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Builders now prioritize materials and systems designed to last longer, reduce maintenance needs, and perform under extreme conditions. From innovative membrane technologies to reinforcements for severe weather events, next-generation solutions transform roofs into high-performing assets.

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Roofing Systems Structural Systems Fire Protection System Installation HVAC System Installation 52

Construction Specifier

JULY 7, 2023

This approach allows for a representation of civic order on the front facade, while utilizing brick as a fire-retardant measure for the sides, especially when near neighboring buildings. Adjacent to each age group’s space, reading areas are positioned tangent to outdoor gardens, providing privacy and a quiet retreat from the bustling center.

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Specification Product Update

MAY 24, 2024

Kentec Electronics, the leading manufacturer of innovative life safety solutions, has introduced a range of new features to its cutting-edge Taktis analogue addressable fire alarm control panel. The fire and rescue service in England attended 229,844 incidents in the year ending March 2022 that turned out to be false alarms.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Experiencing a fire in a home or business is a distressing event that leaves lasting effects. Beyond the immediate loss of property, fire damage can compromise the safety, structure, and livability of a space. Understanding Fire Damage and Its Impact Fire damage encompasses more than just charred walls and furniture.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 13, 2024

While commercial property insurance primarily offers financial protection against property loss, its impact on facility security is profound. Protection Against Physical Damage Commercial property insurance Stratford is vital in protecting a business from physical damage caused by various threats.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 30, 2023

It presents expert insights on how to help protect the lives of occupants and first responders in building fires. The report also explains how firestop failures in the event of a fire can trigger fiascos which put people at risk, while raising serious questions and liability for architects, engineers, and construction professionals.

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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. AIM won the business after supplying barrier samples for BS 8414 mock up fire testing, which was successful.

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Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Wall Systems Flooring Systems 59

BDC Network

APRIL 22, 2024

The intent was to create a set of best practices to help schools and architects better plan for emergency events. For each layer, the guidelines classify recommendations on a tiered system, with tier 1 establishing a baseline of security and tier 4 representing the highest level of security possible.

Fire Protection Systems 59

Fire Protection Systems Building Code Compliance Building Codes Building Controls 59

BDC Network

AUGUST 16, 2023

Time Barriers: Layering Security Systems for Safe School Design 1 kcichowicz Wed, 08/16/2023 - 10:23 This blog explains the difference between active and passive protection and why both are necessary for safe school design. In general, security-rated products, like fire protection systems, can be thought of as either active or passive.

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BDC Network

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The effects of climate change like drought, extreme weather events, and sea level rise, have far-reaching impacts on the health and well-being of all living things. So how does harvesting trees protect forest ecosystems? Even if global warming is limited to 1.5°C, It’s not an all or nothing decision. What are we waiting for?

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CCR Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Proactive solutions are essential to protect investments, whether you own an apartment, shopping center, warehouse, office space, or multifamily property. Strengthening Building Resilience The next crucial step is to strengthen your property to withstand climate-related events. This is especially valuable in drought-prone areas.

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Safti First

NOVEMBER 19, 2022

Over four decades ago, it was where I first discovered a technologically advanced glass capable of resisting fire, smoke and heat. Something that wired glass, the only fire rated glass available and in use in the United States, could not. But would it pass our more stringent fire testing? market was unaware of it.

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Fire Protection Systems Architecture Wall Systems Flooring Systems 52

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 28, 2023

A new year has arrived, and along with it, new challenges in maintaining fire safety. With rapid technological advancements and evolving building designs, understanding fire risk assessments and their importance has never been more crucial. So, what is a fire risk assessment, and why is it essential in 2023?

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Rapport3

JULY 15, 2024

Protecting Your Data: Rapport3's Security Practices In today's digital world, data security is crucial. At Rapport3 , we prioritise protecting your sensitive information through robust security practices. Secure Data Storage Our secure data storage solutions protect your data from physical and digital threats.

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UK Construction Blog

MAY 10, 2024

In the hustle and bustle, protective measures and safety equipment are central to prevent mishaps and safeguard laborers’ prosperity. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) It plays a safety measure against risks in construction sites.

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