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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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Fenestration and glazing: Seismic performance specification considerations

Construction Specifier

These include columns, joists, purlins, load-bearing walls, floor slabs, and foundations. These include architectural and MEP systems, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and other contents. With IBC 2024, specification professionals and building teams now have a choice to use either the provisions of ASCE/SEI 7-22 or the IBC ’s SDC maps.

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

UK Construction Blog

The post Fire Doors vs Standard Doors: Essential Safety Knowledge for Building Professionals appeared first on UK Construction Blog. One person dies every two days in the UK due to fires in buildings, and in many cases, the difference between survival and tragedy comes down to a single element: the doors.

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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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Builders say One Big Beautiful Bill Act will fuel construction activity

Construction Dive

Published July 15, 2025 Sebastian Obando Reporter post share post print email license Construction crews install panels of the border wall on Nov. 26, 2024, in La Casita-Garciasville, Texas. Border construction will be a likely benefactor of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. By Tom Little • June 13, 2025 Keep up with the story.

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The Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Enormous Complexity Under a Veil of Simplicity

ENR 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. The team went on to install 400 more piles, 240 micropiles and 40 continuous flight auger piles. “Had we waited, the project would today be 20-30% more expensive,” Vesga says.

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Curtain wall design-assist: Navigating the process for success

Construction Specifier

Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. The architectural design of curtain walls must be developed alongside increasing demand for high-performing, energy-efficient solutions. Jackson, AIA Photo courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.