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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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The Role of IoT in Modern Home Construction

UK Construction Blog

billion in 2024 and then rise to over $400 billion by 2034. Once the frame is up, homes become equipped with IoT-ready systems, such as centralized hubs or mesh networks, enabling anything from voice-activated lighting to automatic blinds. For builders, this means designing houses that protect rather than stand by.

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​Griffin Electric to Wire Shelby County Jail Expansion

CCR Magazine

Griffin Electric, Inc. Griffin Electric), a leading electrical contractor throughout New England and the Southeast for nearly five decades, is currently performing electrical installations on a 51,000-sf addition to the existing Shelby County Jail in Columbiana, AL. based in Birmingham, is the electrical engineer.

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Alexandria City HS Redevelopment Features Rockfon Ceilings

CCR Magazine

The architectural team specified Rockfon acoustic stone wool ceiling systems to support the new high schools multiple performance requirements and to create a modern appearance aligned with 21st century educational facilities. The Minnie Howard Campus high school offers enhanced daylight, thermal comfort, acoustics and 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. Increased equipment cost.

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Builders say One Big Beautiful Bill Act will fuel construction activity

Construction Dive

26, 2024, in La Casita-Garciasville, Texas. Robbins added electric production, including zero-emission nuclear power, could also see renewed construction activity due to the broader capital-friendly structure of the bill. Border construction will be a likely benefactor of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

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US Rail Agencies Still Bullish on Future Despite Ongoing Challenges

ENR Construction

Rethinking Processes The idea of using facilities to stockpile long-lead items that contractors could access if needed helped the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority revamp its system to remove 250 speed restrictions due to tight curves and deteriorated track, said Phil Eng, MBTA general manager and CEO. “We