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Weathering the Storm: A Guide to Commercial Roofing

CCR Magazine

But unlike the sleek glass and steel facades that often define them, the roofs protecting these structures are rarely given a second thought. Composed of synthetic rubber (EPDM), thermoplastic olefin (TPO), or polyvinyl chloride (PVC), single-ply membranes are typically heat-welded together to create a seamless waterproof barrier.

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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 Thermal and Moisture Protection Information. 01 73 19 Installation.

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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 Thermal and Moisture Protection Information. 01 73 19 Installation.

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List of Common Construction Abbreviations

Job Order Contracting

AISC: American Institute of Steel Construction. CDS: Cold Drawn Steel. CP: Cathodic Protection, Clothes Pole, Cesspool. CRS: Course, Cold Rolled Steel. CS: Countersink, Cast Steel, Cast Stone, Commercial Standard. CTSC: Communications Systems Terminal Cabinet. EIFS: Exterior Insulation and Finish System.

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Construction Abbreviations – A Decent List

Building Information Management

AISC: American Institute of Steel Construction. CDS: Cold Drawn Steel. CP: Cathodic Protection, Clothes Pole, Cesspool. CRS: Course, Cold Rolled Steel. CS: Countersink, Cast Steel, Cast Stone, Commercial Standard. CTSC: Communications Systems Terminal Cabinet. EIFS: Exterior Insulation and Finish System.

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Construction Abbreviations – A Decent List

Building Information Management

AISC: American Institute of Steel Construction. CDS: Cold Drawn Steel. CP: Cathodic Protection, Clothes Pole, Cesspool. CRS: Course, Cold Rolled Steel. CS: Countersink, Cast Steel, Cast Stone, Commercial Standard. CTSC: Communications Systems Terminal Cabinet. EIFS: Exterior Insulation and Finish System.

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51 Best Gifts for Construction Workers (DIY Ideas Too!)

Work Gearz

This safety jacket is one of the best items to gift your construction worker friend during the winter as it will not only protect him from hazards but also give him warmth because of the presence of 160g thermal quilted insulation lining in the body and the sleeves. Safety Glasses (Anti-Fog). Isn’t that cool?