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Harnessing concrete masonry for climate-friendly buildings

Construction Specifier

Photo courtesy Alberta Masonry Council. SD Hollow concrete block masonry was first used as a building material around 1870, when wooden molds were developed to produce concrete block units from a relatively dry mixture of sand, cement, and water. Concrete block masonry and architectural block masonry also support resilient buildings.

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ACS launches “game changing” Intex range

Construction Enquirer

Structural building components specialist ACS Stainless Steel Fixings (ACS) has launched Intex Fire Protect. It is the first masonry support system combining four critical components in one easy-to-fit design – meaning it is over 40% faster to install.

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KEIM – the eco friendly masonry paint which meets the highest fire resistant classification.

Specification Product Update

Let’s share the great news KEIM silicate paints are fire resistant to the highest Euronorm classification (EN13501-1), ideal for specifiers, contractors, housing associations and councils involved with decoration and refurbishment of high rise buildings in the UK, to ensure compliance with current fire regulations.

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TCF Industrial Building #1

The MCP Group

Location Topeka, Kansas Plans TCF Industrial Building #1 Combined Plans Specifications TCF Industrial Building #1 Combined Specifications General Information Bid Invitation TCF Industrial Building #1 MCP Supplemental Conditions.2021 2021 Addenda ADD 1 The post TCF Industrial Building #1 appeared first on MCP GROUP.

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KSU Agronomy Research & Innovation Center

The MCP Group

Location Manhattan, Kansas Plans KSU Agronomy Research & Innovation Center Combined Plans Specifications KSU Agronomy Research & Innovation Center Combined Specifications General Information Bid Invitation KSU Agronomy Research & Innovation Center MCP Supplemental Conditions.2021

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ESU Nursing & Student Wellness Center

The MCP Group

Location Emporia, Kansas Plans ESU Nursing & Student Wellness Center Combined Plans Specifications 014518 Specification Vol 1 014518 Specification Vol 2 General Information Bid Invitation ESU Nursing & Student Wellness Center MCP Supplemental Conditions.2021

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AIM’S CAVITY BARRIERS SELECTED FOR ‘PATH-BREAKING’ UNIVERSITY ACCOMMODATION

Specification Product Update

AIM worked with Maple Sunscreening on the rainscreen façade system assembly from the ground floor upwards, which is mainly cassette panels with AIM’s OSCBs incorporated horizontally and AIM’s wall cavity barriers installed vertically. AIM won the business after supplying barrier samples for BS 8414 mock up fire testing, which was successful.