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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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7 Innovative Sustainable Building Materials Shaping the Future of Construction

UK Construction Blog

Prefabrication techniques are also improving the sustainability of steel structures. With the proper roof deck tiles and low-profile commercial railings , they can be the ideal setting for enjoying a change of scenery and catching some fresh air. Advanced green roofs and cool roof systems even have great energy efficiency benefits.

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

CivilJungle

Slabs are structural elements manufactured from concrete constructed to produce flat surfaces, usually horizontal, in building floors, roofs, bridges. It diminishes floor -to-floor lofts when there’s no requirement for a deep false ceiling& hence building loftiness may be diminished. What Is a Slab?

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Introduction of Bamboo | Advantages & Disadvantages of Bamboo | Bamboo Uses in Construction | Properties of Bamboo as a Construction Material | Bamboo Architecture

CivilJungle

Bamboo is a natural product which is widely used in the construction of partition walls floorings and ceiling panels and for roofing. Bamboo is the best option for the roofing material and widely used by the people in the construction of structures especially where bamboo is in abundance. Fire Resistance. #1.

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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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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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Begin With the End in Mind: A Practical Guide for Facility Management Optimization 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

This data reflects the design quality, quantities, and specifications, streamlines risk-free prefabrication onsite, and assists owners in managing buildings after completion. Plumbing: Models should include roof drains, floor drains, sinks, clean outs, water heaters, plumbing fixtures, and sewerage ejector pits.