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Choosing the Right Curtain Wall System for Your Project

UK Construction Blog

The post Choosing the Right Curtain Wall System for Your Project appeared first on UK Construction Blog. At Crucial Engineering we pride ourselves on being aluminium curtain walling system experts. With that in mind we’ve put together this guide to choosing the right curtain wall system for your project.

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From History to Hospitality: The Transformation of a Minneapolis Landmark

STAHL

McGee Building, this historic structure served as the Hennepin County Public Defender’s Office until 2012. The project began with the demolition of an original stair tower to make way for a 41,000-square-foot addition—seamlessly integrated into the existing structure.

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To the rescue: NJ community receives coastal restoration project

Civil + Structural Engineer

In the fall of 2012, Superstorm Sandy devastated the East Coast of the United States, including the State of New Jersey. Sandy’s storm surge flooded ninety percent of the Borough and as a result, sixty structures were destroyed and 629 were substantially damaged, leaving behind 4,500 tons of debris.

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Mayplas adds new passive fire, acoustic and thermal products to housebuilder range

Specification Product Update

The new Thermal Eaves Batt, Party Wall Head Cap System and Therma Soffit add to Mayplas comprehensive portfolio of products for timber and masonry frame applications. The new Mayplas Thermal Eaves Batt provides a thermal barrier at the interface between the ceiling loft space and the external wall of new build homes.

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Improving water management and energy efficiency with tapered roof insulation

Construction Specifier

One key strategy for reducing the built environment’s impact on climate change is through the construction of more energy-efficient building envelope systems. Two-way tapered insulation system. Four-way tapered insulation system. How best to achieve performance beyond thermal efficiency.

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What are the 5 biggest constructions in history?

Building Radar

These colossal structures have stood the test of time, representing the ingenuity and ambition of their creators. The Great Wall of China The Great Wall of China is arguably the most iconic and extensive construction project ever undertaken.

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Revit OpEd: Reference Planes and Wall Closure

Revit OpEd

Thursday, July 19, 2012. Reference Planes and Wall Closure. Control Wall’s Material Return. Layers) for the host wall in a project. Note the two “wall closure” parameters (shown below) need to be “locked” so they stay positive (in the correct direction) when the host wall thickness changes.