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Fire Protection System Installation Roofing Systems Sustainability 
CCR Magazine
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Commercial roofing has evolved rapidly in recent times, offering more than just a shield against the elements. Builders now prioritize materials and systems designed to last longer, reduce maintenance needs, and perform under extreme conditions. Beyond comfort, they cut cooling costs significantly while minimizing environmental impact.
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 26, 2025
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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GCP Applied Technologies
APRIL 25, 2018
Design Advantage for Division 7 – Thermal and Moisture Protection. As building technologies evolve into more complex systems and assemblies, don't feel like you have to specify alone. GCP’s Design Advantage collaborates with the project team to specify the appropriate products and systems for any construction project.
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 4, 2025
Their expertise covers unique building techniques, system planning, and tiny house requirements. This is a big deal as it means that established builders use better materials and add premium features like extra insulation and 25-year roof warranties. Quality construction also needs good ventilation systems and smart utility placement.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 17, 2024
At the same time, the built environment must adapt to the impacts of an already-changing climate by optimizing the resiliency of structural systems. Model building codes (I-codes) developed by the International Code Council ( ICC ) play a crucial role in constructing safe, sustainable, and resilient structures.
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GCP Applied Technologies
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Liquid applied waterproofing is essential for protecting many building structures. These flexible membranes are hand or spray applied onto surfaces such as balconies, podium decks and green roofs. This type of protection is also used to help extend the service life of structures such as car parks. Cold vs. hot waterproofing.
GCP Applied Technologies
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Liquid applied waterproofing is essential for protecting many building structures. These flexible membranes are hand or spray applied onto surfaces such as balconies, podium decks and green roofs. This type of protection is also used to help extend the service life of structures such as car parks. . .
BDC Network
JUNE 8, 2024
Sergio Sádaba, Principal Industrial Facilities Designers Lists HVAC Mechanical Systems For most industrial factories, it’s process over people. As a buildings-performance expert, I have decades of experience designing high-performance, sustainable, and energy-efficient systems for a variety of industrial clients.
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. Design-assist is a popular procurement method for curtain wall systems in today’s commercial market, intended to help resolve these challenges, particularly for custom curtain walls with unique performance requirements and/or unique material configurations.
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GCP Applied Technologies
APRIL 25, 2018
Design Advantage for Division 7 – Thermal and Moisture Protection. As building technologies evolve into more complex systems and assemblies, don't feel like you have to specify alone. GCP’s Design Advantage collaborates with the project team to specify the appropriate products and systems for any construction project.
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 27, 2021
is experiencing a “wood revival” contributing to the complexity of fire-retardant-treated wood (FRTW) specifications. This demand for wood products continues to grow as designers appreciate its renewability, versatility, aesthetics, and most important, its ability to sequester carbon once installed. Performance requirements.
Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
By Greg Keeler Photos courtesy Owens Corning (OC) Considering fire activity over the last year, the consequences of wildfires can be seen across a wide range of geographies and climate zones. There was significant fire activity in many parts of the country at the same time which doesn’t typically happen.”
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.
UK Construction Blog
APRIL 17, 2025
Environmental sustainability differs between approaches too. Structural and Infrastructural Improvements These renovations address the core systems and structural elements of your home: Rewiring : Complete electrical rewiring of a three-bedroom house costs approximately 3,000-5,000.
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Natural Building
OCTOBER 17, 2009
Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.
UK Construction Blog
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
From innovative materials to cutting-edge technologies, these methods will not only save you money but also increase your property’s value and sustainability. It’s made from a mixture of cement, sand, and cellulose fibres, resulting in a product resistant to rot, pests, and fire.
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CCR Magazine
APRIL 1, 2024
But unlike the sleek glass and steel facades that often define them, the roofs protecting these structures are rarely given a second thought. Suddenly, the roof – that often-overlooked element – becomes a top priority. Exploring Modern Roofing Options The commercial roofing landscape is no longer dominated by a single material.
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. Sustainable practices and infrastructure upgrades further enhance resilience to climate change. This is especially valuable in drought-prone areas.
Natural Building
MARCH 12, 2020
After completing a degree in Environmental Engineering, I had spent two years in Costa Rican rainforest, volunteering for a sustainable forest management project. Building with local materials also concentrates environmental impacts where the communities using them can take responsibility for sustainable management and mitigation.
UK Construction Blog
AUGUST 1, 2024
Key Takeaways Metal cladding is highly durable, resistant to water damage, corrosion, fire, pests, and adverse weather, offering long-term savings and minimal maintenance needs. With a lifespan of over 50 years, metal cladding reduces the frequency of replacements and subsequent waste, making it a sustainable option for building exteriors.
UK Construction Blog
AUGUST 1, 2024
Timber cladding is a sustainable and stylish option for covering walls. In this article, we’ll explore the top choices, benefits, and installation tips for timber cladding. Beyond its aesthetic charm, timber cladding offers the benefit of sustainability.
UK Construction Blog
JUNE 13, 2023
Ensure structural elements like wall ties are installed correctly with a reputable supplier for long term performance. These layers play a crucial role in controlling moisture and air movement within the wall system, protecting the insulation and timber frame structure.
GCP Applied Technologies
AUGUST 1, 2019
Part I of our project briefcases series featured a diverse construction portfolio that helped keep prominent, global projects on track, on budget, and protected for decades to come. Fire proofing. Fire protection. Roofing underlayments. Sustainability. September 02, 2019. Part II is no exception.
CCR Magazine
JANUARY 12, 2024
Great Plains and Midwest are exposed to blizzards with sustained winds or frequent gusts of 35 mph or greater. Significant snow drifts can overstress the roof; gusts can down powerlines or produce significant wind chill, causing improperly insulated pipes to freeze more quickly. Have a licensed contractor fix any issues.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
APRIL 13, 2023
Prefabricated plenums can be installed on-site in less than a week, reducing onsite labor by 50% and eliminating the need to have people working at high heights over a sustained period. Assembly of these systems at waist-level, then raising it to be tacked in, increases safety, quality, and production.
CCR Magazine
OCTOBER 28, 2024
LEED Gold-certified community space, addressing the City’s goals for both functionality and sustainability. The project team overcame numerous challenges, including stringent NYC Public Design Commission requirements and ambitious sustainability goals. Unistress Corporation fabricated the precast system.
The Korte Company
FEBRUARY 28, 2019
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.
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 16, 2024
By David Hohenstern Photo by Dean Riggott/courtesy Sto Corp A renovation can be triggered by a wide range of factors: water intrusion issues, delaminating exterior finishes, cold walls, and new fire and energy performance regulations. Often, it is a range of issues happening with increasing frequency that indicate it is time for an update.
Natural Building
MAY 20, 2021
“Passive solar desig is all the things that you can do when you’re designing a building to basically naturally condition it and make it a better place to live,” says David Wright, an architect who has been in the sustainable design movement for nearly five decades. It is a good idea to protect the exterior from direct sunlight.
CivilJungle
JUNE 1, 2022
Simply, retrofitting is repairing and modifying the existing structure into a new stable structure that protects it from flooding or dangers such as high winds and earthquakes. Also, Read: What Is Skillion Roof | Types of Skillion Roof | Uses of Skillion Roof | How to Build a Skillion Roof. Why Need Retrofitting?
CCR Magazine
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Metal Barns – Used on farms for protecting animals, hay, and equipment. Benefits of Metal Buildings Several factors contribute to the increasing popularity of metal buildings & garages across various sectors: Durability – Withstands damage from fire, animals, snow, wind, and earthquakes extremely well.
UK Construction Blog
JULY 10, 2023
Some of the ways we are doing this: Upgrading boiler & controls Installing more efficient boilers. Pairing an upgraded boiler with upgrading the heating systems and installing intelligent controls/thermostatic radiator valves can help save on energy and improve the rating. Walls & Roof: Insulate the walls and the roof.
Construction Daily News
MARCH 21, 2024
With advancements in smart building systems, offices can now seamlessly blend biophilic elements with sustainable technology, creating spaces that are both visually stunning and environmentally friendly. With the digital age in full swing, protecting sensitive data is more critical than ever.
CCR Magazine
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Storage solutions and organizational systems attract buyers focused on clutter-free living. Environmental Impact Sustainable building materials and energy-efficient systems attract environmentally conscious buyers. Solar panel installation options and water conservation features demonstrate forward-thinking design.
CCR Magazine
JULY 22, 2024
In an increasingly uncertain world, businesses must prioritize disaster preparedness to protect their assets, employees, and operational continuity. Implement Data Backup Solutions Data is a crucial asset for any business, and protecting this data should be a top priority.
CCR Magazine
JANUARY 30, 2025
For example, incorporating proper drainage systems prevents water from pooling, which can weaken foundations or surfaces. UV-resistant coatings protect materials from fading under the sun, while frost-proof foundations safeguard structures during harsh winters. These options give projects a unique character while minimizing waste.
UK Construction Blog
APRIL 21, 2024
Along with steel, the British government obtained 7,000-square-metre (75,000-square-foot) cladding for the E-7 maintenance and mission systems training buildings. McLaughlin & Harvey reported that the 100-million-pound ($124 million) mission systems training facility is being built next to Lossiemouth’s P-8A Poseidon hangar.
CCR Magazine
JANUARY 12, 2024
In terms of installation and maintenance costs, steel provides a better ROI than other building materials. Unlike mainstream new build options, commercial steel buildings are more resistant to fire, storms, and pests. Sustainability Steel is recyclable, so it is an eco-friendly material for use in commercial construction.
CivilJungle
DECEMBER 26, 2021
Introduction of Roof Storm Damage Checklist. Generally, a roof is replaced after thirty years; in the real world, there are so many things that can damage your roof and repair , or inspection work is needed. In America, there is a huge problem due to storms where roof repair work is required. Types of Roof Storm Damage.
Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Within outdoor and mid-door spaces, metal fabric enables airflow while maintaining safety, such as railing infill or fall protection along rooftop perimeters. Metal fabrics are engineered to withstand prolonged tension, fire, heat, impact, and heavy loads. Using a metal fabric facade can connect indoor occupants with outdoor spaces.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
In addition to monitoring and simulation, the system enables decentralized communication and data management that allows facility lifecycle change management. This created a sustained class of new employees passing through all preconstruction phases, enabling everyone to experience preconstruction firsthand. . New York, NY.
UK Construction Blog
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Sustainable project delivery is being hampered by severe ‘green collar’ staffing shortages. A lack of experienced employees is one of the primary impediments to heat pump installation, according to a new analysis by the European Heat Pump Association in Brussels. No UK region has more than 0.07% renewable-heated dwellings.
Job Order Contracting
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
This standard is not intended to address all fall protection related equipment. All fall protection equipment is required by OSHA to be checked prior to each use. Consult the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous ingredients and proper personal protective equipment (PPE). Special Instructions: 1. Lubricants.
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Construction Specifier
MARCH 2, 2025
EIT, and Tom Jaleski, ICC Photos courtesy RDH Building Sciences As the design and construction industry shifts toward more eco-conscious building systems, mass timber has become a prominent element in this new direction. 2 Fire suppression/protection systems are required for most facilities.
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