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Styrofoam’s Promise for Hurricane-Proof Homes

The Pro Builder

Vero Building Systems , a building materials manufacturing company, has begun production of its lightweight structural concrete insulated panels (SCIP). The SCIP system is composed of three main materials: steel, concrete, and expanded polystyrene (or, styrofoam). But it doesn’t end there.

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The three Ps of prefabricated EIFS: Preparation, production, placement

Construction Specifier

Babaian Photos and illustrations courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) In its most general form, exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) consist of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation board coated with a reinforced polymer-modified cementitious base coat and a polymer-based finish coat. By Alex Ardelean, Elizabeth V.

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Fire-Rated Systems in Light-Frame Wood Construction

BDC Network

Fire-Rated Systems in Light-Frame Wood Construction 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/20/2023 - 09:38 Multifamily Housing Find guidance on designing and building some of the most cost-effective, code-compliant fire-rated construction systems. Designing buildings that provide good fire protection, cost-effectively, can be challenging.

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Safe From the Start

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Prefabrication has been transformative in improving worksite safety and mak ing on-site assembly come together quickly with less on-site labor and fewer moving parts, people, and vehicles. Prefabricating much of a data center’s MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) infrastructure has been another huge win.

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Success in cold storage warehouse construction

The Korte Company

Obviously, the lifeblood of any cold storage warehouse is its HVAC system. These systems feature powerful ammonia cooling units that help maintain ideal temperatures. It’s crucial that these systems work efficiently. Another key cold storage warehouse construction technique is the installation of floor heating systems.

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Read the Latest News on Idigitalhub and Open Space Innovate Uk Building, Envirotech 50-star Ipg Energy, First Uk Electricity From Waste Water, and Elecosoft New Collaborative Job Management Solution

UK Construction Blog

In today’s construction news , we will look into the idigitalhub that has formed a partnership with OpenSpace to deliver innovation in the construction fire safety legislation in the UK. Strategy: Improve fire safety documentation with OpenSpace. Meanwhile, additional recognition for the EnviroTech 50 star program at IPG Energy.

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19 Different Types of Slabs in Construction | What Is a Slab

CivilJungle

Utilized during a flat plate system, it’s impossible to possess a sizeable span. Excellent fire resistance and sound insulation are the other attributes of a hollow core slab due to its thickness. Protection against enviromental hazards. It surges the shear strength of the slab. Disadvantages of Flat Slab .