article thumbnail

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Enormous Complexity Under a Veil of Simplicity

ENR Construction

The first design concepts came in 2009. The building can move 5 ft laterally in any direction thanks to a state-of-the-art seismic protection system with 56 base isolators. The team went on to install 400 more piles, 240 micropiles and 40 continuous flight auger piles. That also required repermitting.

article thumbnail

Solar Energy Safety

Safety Services Company

Photovoltaic (PV) energy systems that take advantage of solar energy are still a small, but rapidly growing energy source in this country. With 1,000 volt system on the roofs of many homes, personal solar arrays have some potential for fire and electric shock.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Solar Energy Safety

Safety Services Company

Photovoltaic (PV) energy systems that take advantage of solar energy are still a small, but rapidly growing energy source in this country. With 1,000 volt system on the roofs of many homes, personal solar arrays have some potential for fire and electric shock.

article thumbnail

Is Your Boiler Installation Company Gas Safe Certified?

UK Construction Blog

The post Is Your Boiler Installation Company Gas Safe Certified? When it comes to ensuring the safety and efficiency of your home, one crucial aspect is the proper installation and maintenance of your boiler. But how can you be sure that the boiler installation company you choose is up to the task?

article thumbnail

Exterior cavity fireblocking: Exceeding fire performance

Construction Specifier

and Steven Gaynor, MBA Photo courtesy Tenmat New York City recently became the first jurisdiction in the country to reject and rewrite major sections of the International Building Code’s ( IBC ’s) language around fire protection in exterior facades. For decades, buildings have relied on intumescent materials for fire control.

article thumbnail

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Super-Insulated.

Natural Building

October 17, 2009. Robert Riversong has created his own form of the Larsen Truss building system, and specializes in super-insulated houses. The open wall cavities makes the installation of mechanicals simple, since there is little drilling necessary. Subscribe to Posts [ Atom ]. Super-Insulated Houses.

article thumbnail

Berkeley Place

UK Construction Blog

Berkeley Place was founded by Nick Cryer in Summer 2009, initially targeting independent schools and prestigious residential development opportunities. Some of the ways we are doing this: Upgrading boiler & controls Installing more efficient boilers. Prevent heat loss, protect against fire risks, and improve acoustic capabilities.