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BILCO Unveils New Flood-Tight Access Door to Withstand 30-foot Head of Water

Civil + Structural Engineer

NEW HAVEN, CT – The BILCO Company has introduced a new flood-tight floor access door that can withstand a 30-foot head of water from the topside, adding another component to its line of specialty access products for commercial applications. billion in damages related to Superstorm Sandy.

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SIGNIFICANT UPDATE TO POST-TENSIONED SLAB-ON-GROUND DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

Civil + Structural Engineer

Post-tensioned slab-on-ground floors—requires that post-tensioned concrete slab-on-ground floors, on expansive or stable soils, be designed in accordance with PTI DC10.5. Additional benefits include: Higher quality post-tensioning (PT) system materials manufactured by certified plants. The newly added Section R506.2—Post-tensioned

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Ways to Improve Home Building Productivity, Part 2: Automation

The Pro Builder

Construction Automation In my first job with a large-volume home builder, I saw firsthand the value of making as much of the house—wall panels, roof trusses, floor systems, stairs, millwork, and other components—as possible in a factory-controlled setting and delivering them to the jobsite on a just-in-time schedule.

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WarmlyYours Revamps Radiant Heating Control Options

CCR Magazine

WarmlyYours has launched a new line of control options designed to be used for electric floor heating or infrared radiant heating panels. The company, which specializes in radiant heating products such as floor heating or snow melting systems, has onboarded three new control options : the nJoy, the nTrust 2.0, and the nJoin 2.0.

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Ted Todd launches two new collections and a click system floor

Specification Product Update

Hardwood flooring specialist Ted Todd has launched two new flooring collections, Residence and Connect, the first new collections the brand has added to its portfolio for ten years. This collection meets the demand for accessible functional flooring with a modern, high-quality finish. Prices start from £69.97

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AHF Products Uses U.S. Manufacturing for Reliable Flooring

CCR Magazine

As the global trade landscape remains unpredictable, AHF Products offers a reliable solution for customers seeking timely, competitively priced flooring. This robust domestic manufacturing network enables AHF Products to deliver consistent, high-quality flooring, free from the disruptions of shifting trade policies.

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Epoxy Flooring Birmingham: Durable Solutions for Homes & Businesses

UK Construction Blog

The post Epoxy Flooring Birmingham: Durable Solutions for Homes & Businesses appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Epoxy resin flooring has become the go-to choice for Birmingham property owners seeking long-lasting results. When mixed, these components trigger a chemical reaction that initiates the curing process.