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Securing the future: Electrification of doors and hardware

Construction Specifier

Over the past few decades, electrified hardware and doors have revolutionized how buildings are secured and accessed, from hotels and hospitals to office spaces and apartment complexes. These systems combine convenience with cutting-edge security, reshaping how people interact with their surroundings.

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2015 Healthcare Construction – Construction Contractor Compliance

Building Information Management

The terms Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) are getting focused attention from regulators, business owners, and property managers with new requirements. Protection Affordable Care Act) as mandated by TJC (The Joint Commission) and CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services).

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2015 Healthcare Construction – Construction Contractor Compliance

Building Information Management

The terms Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) are getting focused attention from regulators, business owners, and property managers with new requirements. Protection Affordable Care Act) as mandated by TJC (The Joint Commission) and CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services).

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Weather-resistant barriers: Advanced technologies for modern construction

Construction Specifier

By Andrew Irvine Photos and illustration courtesy TYPAR Construction Products In recent years, moisture management has become increasingly important for multifamily and commercial construction teams due to higher expectations for building performance and more stringent building codes and regulations.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

Preventative maintenance is critical to facilities occupant health and safety, as well as meeting an organization’s fiduciary responsibilities. This standard is not intended to address all fall protection related equipment. All fall protection equipment is required by OSHA to be checked prior to each use. Lubricants.

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The Importance of Sourcing Safe Building Materials

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Dale Crawford The rising cost of building materials has many contractors shopping around for lower prices, but opting for cheaper materials may cost builders and property owners more in the long run, particularly when it comes to steel and steel conduit. American safety standards are in place to ensure a solid infrastructure.

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A Primer on MasterFormat & Improving Construction Project Collaboration

Building Information Management

The MasterFormat numbering system and titles provide a common, transparent manner to readily communicate construction item, tasks, and associated information. Divisions are the top Level (Level 1) in the hierarchy of the classification system. Existing Thermal and Moisture Protection Information. design/negotiate/build).