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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.

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Boston Contractor Licensing Guide 2024: Steps, Permits, and State Differences

Contractors Liability Blog

Environmental and Green Building Standards Boston makes sure you follow green building rules, which might mean getting permits and doing things in an eco-friendly way. Massachusetts likes green ideas, too, but it’s not as strict as Boston when it comes to making buildings energy-efficient.

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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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How to Choose Trusted Tiny Home Builders in Queensland: Expert Guide 2025

UK Construction Blog

A professional tiny home builder will finish your project in eight to ten weeks. The building journey goes beyond just construction schedules. Experience and track record Professional tiny home builders know specialised construction methods that go beyond regular home building. Custom designs might take up to six months.

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Closed-cell polyurethane: Insulate, seal, protect

Construction Specifier

Photos courtesy Huntsman Building Solutions and Groupe Valco In any construction project, the integrity of a building’s foundation is paramount. If the water infiltrates, it can cause severe damage, including cracks, mold growth, and erosion of building materials.

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Guarding against graffiti: Best practices to safeguard commercial properties

Construction Specifier

This growing problem underscores the need for specifiers to take proactive measures to protect building exteriors during the design and construction phases and beyond. By implementing suitable materials and design strategies, specifiers can help their clients maintain pristine business fronts and ensure the longevity of the building designs.

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Infrastructure Work Kicks Off $5B Vermont All-Season Resort Expansion

ENR Construction

The full buildout of the masterplan envisions building 2,300 residential units. The town plans to spend nearly $87 million in two phases over 10 years building a new municipal water system and reconstructing Killington Rd., the access road to the ski resort that 5,000 vehicles use daily in winter, says Sherman.