ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

A new air-conditioning system was installed, and fire alarm and fire suppression systems were extended to meet code requirements. Driver was able to speed up the project timeline due to a close collaboration between the city of Santa Monica, the Santa Monica Fire Dept. and design firm Gensler.

Fire Protection System Installation 36

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Specialty Contracting Renewable Energy Systems 36

Specification Product Update

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The first rooms will be available from September 2023. AIM worked with Maple Sunscreening on the rainscreen façade system assembly from the ground floor upwards, which is mainly cassette panels with AIM’s OSCBs incorporated horizontally and AIM’s wall cavity barriers installed vertically. They are tested to BS 476-20.

Fire Protection System Installation 59

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Wall Systems Flooring Systems 59

UK Construction Blog

JUNE 28, 2023

A new year has arrived, and along with it, new challenges in maintaining fire safety. With rapid technological advancements and evolving building designs, understanding fire risk assessments and their importance has never been more crucial. So, what is a fire risk assessment, and why is it essential in 2023?

Fire Protection System Installation 52

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Safety Regulations Risk Management 52

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

By Greg Keeler Photos courtesy Owens Corning (OC) Considering fire activity over the last year, the consequences of wildfires can be seen across a wide range of geographies and climate zones. There was significant fire activity in many parts of the country at the same time which doesn’t typically happen.”

Fire Protection System Installation 59

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Roofing Systems Building Codes 59

Construction Specifier

JUNE 25, 2024

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.

Fire Protection System Installation 59

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Building Code Compliance Building Codes 59

Construction Specifier

JUNE 17, 2024

F) above preindustrial levels, and 2023 was the hottest year on record. F) above preindustrial levels, and 2023 was the hottest year on record. At the same time, the built environment must adapt to the impacts of an already-changing climate by optimizing the resiliency of structural systems.

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Building Resilience Environmental Impact Assessment Building Materials Manufacturing 105

UK Construction Blog

APRIL 21, 2024

In 2023, the Royal Air Force signed an 83 million pound ($103 million) contract with Boeing to create a new centre for its E-7 fleet. Along with steel, the British government obtained 7,000-square-metre (75,000-square-foot) cladding for the E-7 maintenance and mission systems training buildings.

Fire Protection System Installation 64

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Cost Control Government Works 64

CCR Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2023

As a result, a rise in the installation of insulating glass windows to prevent energy loss and lower energy bills is aiding market expansion. billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$ 140 billion by 2033-end, expanding at a noteworthy CAGR of 7.5%. This requires trained personnel, which can raise the price of installation.

Energy Efficiency 52

Energy Efficiency Building Materials Manufacturing Fire Protection System Installation Environmental Impact Assessment 52

Roads Online

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Shocks are sudden disasters like storms, floods, earthquakes, and fires that cause immediate damage. Stresses are long-term issues, like ageing infrastructure or rising sea levels, that gradually weaken systems over time. Here optimal subdrainage design, installation, and maintenance are imperative.

Historic Preservation 64

Historic Preservation Structural Systems Property Management Fire Protection System Installation 64

Commercial Construction Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

OR… consider alternatives and options to current the current specifications to protect the timeline of the project without sacrificing quality, performance, or brand standards. One predicament we are working through is on a ground-up food service project, we ordered power in August of 2022 and may receive it in May of 2023.

Real Estate Development 52

Real Estate Development Fire Protection System Installation Building Permits Fire Protection Systems 52

UK Construction Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

A lack of experienced employees is one of the primary impediments to heat pump installation, according to a new analysis by the European Heat Pump Association in Brussels. Impact of skills crisis on net zero targets Insulation, heat pump, and window installers are needed to adapt the UK’s buildings. Teachers’ comments?

Green Building 52

Green Building Renewable Energy Systems Fire Protection System Installation Building Information Modeling (BIM) 52

The Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Honoring the past while giving new life to a structure—and with it, often an entire neighborhood—requires creative thinking to successfully meld modern codes with preservation goals. These four adaptive reuse projects, all 2023 Best in American Living Award winners , exemplify that mission and spirit.

Historic Preservation 246

Historic Preservation Ceiling Systems Building Design Real Estate Development 246

ENR Construction

JUNE 16, 2025

based architect—SOM—to serve as collaborating architect and architect-of-record to help with local codes, seismic requirements, structural engineering and navigating construction. The building can move 5 ft laterally in any direction thanks to a state-of-the-art seismic protection system with 56 base isolators.

Fire Protection System Installation 68

Fire Protection System Installation Flooring Systems Concrete Pouring Structural Systems 68

Buildern

MARCH 6, 2023

In this extensive guide to the Australian construction industry , we will provide valuable insights and information on key topics such as the state of the industry in 2023, industry statistics, regulatory framework, construction practices and techniques, and more.

Building Code Compliance 52

Building Code Compliance Insurance Management Fire Protection System Installation Safety Regulations 52

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Specifying curtain walls involves numerous considerations, including evaluating and selecting product types, components, and installation methods while respecting all applicable performance requirements and criteria. Glazing options include outside-glazed, inside-glazed, or pre-glazed systems.

Wall Systems 52

Wall Systems Fire Protection System Installation Flooring Systems Building Performance Measurement 52

Bylt News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In addition, the town of East Hartford would had to approve a $45 million & tax incremental financing; agreement to build a 1,000-space parking garage that would be hidden behind a structure to buffer it from the river. million to help defray the price of demolishing the site’s current structures. Federal Nexus: 23 U.S.C. §

Infrastructure Development 52

Infrastructure Development Fire Protection System Installation Real Estate Development Historic Preservation 52

CCR Magazine

APRIL 21, 2025

The installation of rooftop solar panels is accelerating across commercial properties. rooftop solar systems installed in 2024 on 5 million homes and commercial buildings. Simply install the panels, and watch the benefits roll in. Moving and installing the PV panels and racking also lead to greater potential for damage.

Fire Protection System Installation 91

Fire Protection System Installation Fire Protection Systems Roofing Systems Renewable Energy Systems 91

UK Construction Blog

MARCH 1, 2025

The 17 MW facility, situated on an ash landfill on the site of a former coal-fired power station in the German city of Wilhelmshaven in the country’s northwest, has commenced construction. In 2023, the local planning authorities granted planning clearance to both projects.

Safety Regulations 52

Safety Regulations Land Use Regulations Fire Protection System Installation Renewable Energy Systems 52