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Fire Doors vs Standard Doors: Essential Safety Knowledge for Building Professionals

UK Construction Blog

Take the 2017 Grenfell Tower incident, where fire doors in some flats held back flames and smoke for over an hour, giving residents precious time to escape while neighbouring units without proper fire-rated doors were quickly overcome. These materials provide thermal insulation and structural integrity under extreme heat.

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Read About the Latest News on US Construction Optimism and Construction Crosshairs

Construction Daily News

Trade disruptions are common in global commodities markets, where construction materials are exchanged. Concrete, metal goods, petroleum, plastics, veneer, plywood, and engineered wood are the top construction materials by monetary value. Washing machine tariffs lasted from 2017 until 2023.

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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Transportation & Infrastructure

Civil + Structural Engineer

Moffatt & Nichol Start Date : 6 January 2020 Completion Date : 28 April 2023 Background : Port Freeport, sixty miles from downtown Houston, is one of the fastest-growing ports in Texas and is undertaking expansion to handle an increased flow of goods.

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Are You Still Using Spreadsheets for Project Management?

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Contractors have a lot to keep track of daily: from crews on the jobsite and subcontractors to equipment, materials and ever-changing conditions. According to JBKnowledge’s 2017 Construction Technology Report , construction companies rely on spreadsheets for many of these workflows. The results: Double data handling (42%).

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The Business Benefits of Green Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The World Resources Institute reports that 38 percent of commercial office space was certified by LEED or Energy Star in 2017 , which is a big number, and even more notable in light of the fact that in 2005 that number was only five percent. Educate yourself and your crews about green building features.

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Rabbet Expands Document Management Capabilities with Enhanced Features for Real Estate Investment Professionals

Rabbet

These new features are designed to further empower lenders and developers in managing complex transactions, delivering even greater efficiency and accuracy in document handling. Founded in Austin, TX in 2017, Rabbet has improved visibility and efficiency for over $100B in construction and capital expenditure projects.

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The 10 Questions You Should Ask When Considering Project Management Software?Part 5 of 5

Viewpoint Construction Technology

According to a 2017 Construction Technology Report by JBKnowledge in conjunction with the Construction Financial Management Association and others, 83.1 The largest group of respondents in 2017 reported using only two software solutions. Will the software help create consistent structure across the company?