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Fenestration and glazing: Seismic performance specification considerations

Construction Specifier

By Amy Becker Photo courtesy Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Specifiers and design professionals should always consider seismic performance attributes for buildings in areas that previously have experienced the damaging effects of earthquakes. Building codes are adopted with the intent to preserve life and safety.

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Allianz 2025 Top Risks for Construction Industry

CCR Magazine

Here is a look at their top industry risks for 2025: Natural Catastrophes Natural Catastrophes topped the list this year with 52% of Construction and Engineering respondents ranking this their number one concern, up from 38% in 2024. Total economic losses from natural catastrophes alone reached $310bn in 2024, according to Swiss Re.

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The three Ps of prefabricated EIFS: Preparation, production, placement

Construction Specifier

Babaian Photos and illustrations courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) In its most general form, exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) consist of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation board coated with a reinforced polymer-modified cementitious base coat and a polymer-based finish coat. By Alex Ardelean, Elizabeth V.

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Alexandria City HS Redevelopment Features Rockfon Ceilings

CCR Magazine

Aligned with Alexandrias Green Building Policy, ACHS Minnie Howard Campus is targeting Net-Zero Energy and LEED Gold Certification through the U.S. Green Building Council. Meeting Perkins Eastmans project selection criteria, Rockfon ceiling systems help optimize sound absorption, enhance daylighting and support indoor air quality.

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Navigating battery energy storage augmentation

BDC Network

Navigating battery energy storage augmentation 0 qpurcell Wed, 10/23/2024 - 12:06 Engineers By implementing an augmentation plan upfront, owners can minimize potential delays and unforeseen costs when augmentation needs to occur, according to Burns & McDonnell energy storage technology manager Joshua Crawford.

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Advancing sustainable construction: Specifying low-carbon concrete

Construction Specifier

2 Buildings are responsible for approximately 42 percent of CO2 emissions, 15 percent of which is attributed to the embodied carbon of materials. trillion sf) of building floorspace by 2060—equivalent space of New York City added every month for 40 years—the time for the industry to act is now. Millions of properties across the U.S.

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Safeguarding our schools: Strategies to protect students and keep campuses safe

BDC Network

Safeguarding our schools: Strategies to protect students and keep campuses safe 0 qpurcell Tue, 03/26/2024 - 08:03 Security and Life Safety HMC Architects' PreK-12 Principal in Charge, Sherry Sajadpour, shares insights from school security experts and advisors on PreK-12 design strategies. A few key considerations include: 1.