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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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AI fuels data center demand: Can precast concrete keep up?

Construction Specifier

Precast concrete is a desirable material for these buildings for a variety of reasons, whether used for walls, floors, and roof panels in a total precast structure or as an enclosure system. While data centers are currently being constructed at a fast pace, they are not a new building type.

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Scitech Awarded Construction Contract for New HRPD-X Facility at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire

UK Construction Blog

A rendition of how the new building will look. collection of over 80,000 measurements spread over some 2000 experiments, HRPD closed in December 2024 to commence three years of work on a comprehensive upgrade of the instrument. Several key features required in the new building presented unique challenges for Scitech’s design engineers.

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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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ECORE LEADS THE INDUSTRY’S CIRCULAR ECONOMY

CCR Magazine

Evolving for a New Era In a bold move prioritizingcircularity as a fundamental business strategy Ecore appointed Shweta Srikanth as Chief Circularity Officer in 2024, becoming one of the first companies ever to add a dedicated circularity executive to its leadership team. Ecore is one of the pioneering architects of circularity, stated Dodge.

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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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Decline in construction insolvencies

The Construction Index

There were 404 construction insolvencies in April 2024. While this is welcome news, the sector remains under considerable strain, and the recent data paints a picture of cautious resilience amid ongoing structural challenges.” Email news@theconstructionindex.co.uk