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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. Technological advancements in curtain wall design tools, materials, prototyping, and fabrication techniques offer new avenues for achieving these lofty design and performance goals. Jackson, AIA Photo courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

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5 Best Work Boots for Carpenters

Work Gearz

Work boots Uppers Soles Safety Waterproof. Thorogood American Heritage Moc Toe Full-grain leather Polyurethane Steel toe No. Skechers for Work Workshire Men’s Relaxed Fit 100% leather Rubber Steel toe Yes. Keen Pittsburgh Utility Steel Toe 100% Nubuck Leather Rubber Steel toe Waterproof membrane, Waterproof upper.

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5 Best Railroad Work Boots

Work Gearz

Another pair that merit consideration is the Timberland Boondock Pro Waterproof Work Boots. Thermal insulation and waterproofing make these boots an optimal choice for railroad professionals. Timberland Boondock Pro Waterproof 100% leather Synthetic, TPU Composite safety toe Waterproof, Insulated. Check on Amazon.

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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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From mass masonry to veneer: The evolution of cavity wall design

Construction Specifier

These assemblies lack many necessary components that comprise an effective building enclosure system. The introduction of steel-framed construction, and the desire to build taller and more economical structures quicker, led to the development of transitional masonry wall systems between the 1890s to the mid-1900s.

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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. 00 31 43 Permit Application. 00 31 46 Permits. 00 31 43 Permit Application.

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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. 00 31 43 Permit Application. 00 31 46 Permits. 00 31 43 Permit Application.