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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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Understanding the Importance of Site Management in Construction Projects

UK Construction Blog

It serves as a road map for the entire project. Equip the site with fire protection tools and secure all stairways and elevated landings with commercial hand railing systems. Map Out the Sequence of Tasks Proper sequencing of tasks helps streamline scheduling and guarantee seamless workflow.

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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. Racking systems play an outsized role when owners plan warehouse layout. If the type and amount of goods your facility stores or distributes varies, a stand-alone system might be best.

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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. How to approach compliance. For example, LEED v4 refers to ASHRAE standard 90.1-2010 What to expect from future building energy codes.

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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! Well, it sets the stage for success.

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Shaving Costs and Stress with a Facility Maintenance Schedule

CCR Magazine

This includes routine checks like HVAC servicing, plumbing inspections, and electrical system evaluations. Prioritizing Tasks for Maximum Impact With your tasks mapped out, the next step is prioritizing them. Tasks that directly affect safety, such as fire alarm checks or emergency lighting maintenance, should top your list.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2022

Autodesk Construction Cloud

In addition to monitoring and simulation, the system enables decentralized communication and data management that allows facility lifecycle change management. Synchronization is ensured among planning, construction and operation teams by mapping and analyzing various modes of information capture- drawings, photos or even text.