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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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Integrated Facility Services Completes Kingston K-14 Addition

CCR Magazine

Integrated Facility Services (IFS) served as the mechanical and building controls contractor for the project, overseeing the design, equipment procurement and installation for the comprehensive HVAC project. It is reassuring to have IFS at the helm in installing our HVAC system.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. Existing Masonry Information. Existing Thermal and Moisture Protection Information.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. Existing Masonry Information. Existing Thermal and Moisture Protection Information.

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What Is a Cavity Wall | How to Build a Cavity Wall | Cavity Wall Detail | Cavity Wall Thickness | Cavity Wall Insulation Pros and Cons | Brick Cavity Wall

CivilJungle

The weep holes provide an air circulation system in the cavity walls that help to Come out of the evaporated water outside of the cavity. To leaves of the masonry wall separated by an air gap and tides by ties is known as a cavity wall. To protect from rust the mild Steel is used that is galvanized or dipped into hot tar or sanded.

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Construction Abbreviations – A Decent List

Building Information Management

BD: Board, Blow Down (pipe). CIP: Cast Iron Pipe, Cast-in-Place. CISP: Cast Iron Soil/sewer Pipe. CMP: Corrugated Metal Pipe. CMU: Concrete Masonry Unit. CMUP: Concrete Masonry Unit Painted. CP: Cathodic Protection, Clothes Pole, Cesspool. CTSC: Communications Systems Terminal Cabinet.

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Construction Abbreviations – A Decent List

Building Information Management

BD: Board, Blow Down (pipe). CIP: Cast Iron Pipe, Cast-in-Place. CISP: Cast Iron Soil/sewer Pipe. CMP: Corrugated Metal Pipe. CMU: Concrete Masonry Unit. CMUP: Concrete Masonry Unit Painted. CP: Cathodic Protection, Clothes Pole, Cesspool. CTSC: Communications Systems Terminal Cabinet.