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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. describes test methods to evaluate the components of the overall glazing system. Figure 3: AAMA 501.4 Photo courtesy AAMA 501.4,

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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. It may or may not have topping for the floor/roof. and the engineer of record for 50 to 80 data centers a year.

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Team Erects 460-Ft.-Tall Tower on Tight Manhattan Site

ENR Construction

Ultimately, the plan landed on a 250,000-sq-ft, 38-floor tower with 250 apartments, including 75 affordable-housing units and 175 market-rate units. The curtain wall facade of the residential tower both maximizes natural light while connecting to the neighborhood’s commercial buildings. There were no partial-floor pours.

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Schimenti Announces Printemps Opening at One Wall Street

CCR Magazine

Wall Street meets Parisian chic: Printemps’ debut store in NYC is designed for a new era of experiential retail with a distinct “je ne sais quoi.” ” Spanning 55,000 square feet over two floors, the U.S. Millwork sourced from Italy, New York, and New Jersey helped unify the space across both floors.

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Coordination Is Pivotal to ASU West Tempe Projects

ENR Construction

A massive vault located in its basement will house a thermal storage system being built out by Willmeng that will connect to the TDUP. A studio and classroom building borders the north end of the courtyard and houses a dance studio with a spring-loaded wood dance floor, a paper-making and binding lab, classrooms and a motion-capture theater.

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Designing Commercial Spaces with Noise Control and Safety in Mind

CCR Magazine

Next-Level ADA Features Society is more fair-minded than ever in 2024. Use hard, durable flooring options to accommodate motorized carts, applying a non-slip coating for added protection. Acoustic Wall Panels Many modern commercial interiors are designed using the open floor plan concept.