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Supporting Resiliency with Optimized Metal Building Systems

Civil + Structural Engineer

Metal buildings fit the bill as an exceedingly strong, sturdy and durable building system which can be customized and fortified by the design and construction of its structural members, connections and bracing. Metal buildings are highly fire resistant and have been proven to stand up against extreme weather events.

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Best practices for waterproofing buried roofs

GCP Applied Technologies

Best practices for waterproofing buried roofs. What are buried roofs? Typically part of an under-garden structure or landscaped area, a buried roof is either part of a basement that extends beyond the line of the main elevations, or an elevated deck accessible by people or traffic. Challenges of buried roof waterproofing.

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The New American Home 2024: Modern Features, Timeless Comfort

The Pro Builder

Designer/builder/interior designer: Sun West Custom Homes , Las Vegas Landscape architect: Vangson Consulting , Las Vegas Lot size: 0.7 Key Design Elements in The New American Home 2024: Fire and Water Coletti is also drawn to fire and water, and the two elements routinely find their way into his designs.

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Liquid waterproofing membrane

GCP Applied Technologies

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.

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Liquid waterproofing membranes

GCP Applied Technologies

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. . .

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Boston Public Library blends New England, Greek Revival architecture

Construction Specifier

This approach allows for a representation of civic order on the front facade, while utilizing brick as a fire-retardant measure for the sides, especially when near neighboring buildings. Toward the rear, the peaked roofs create a smaller scale, forming a unique roof surface that becomes a fifth facade, visible to the surrounding buildings.

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Curtain wall design-assist: Navigating the process for success

Construction Specifier

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.