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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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The Growth Trap Swallowing Texas Construction Firms

Construction Daily News

They commit to completion dates based on historical supply timelines, only to discover those timelines no longer apply in the current market. Trust builds over successive projects as contractors demonstrate reliability. Accelerated building schedules often mean less attention to sustainability practices. Lead times extend.

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The three Ps of prefabricated EIFS: Preparation, production, placement

Construction Specifier

on the exterior of the building, which increases the effective thermal resistance of the assembly. Wall panels with shiplap joints may also require installation in a particular order on the building. They must also be safely handled during installation and hoisted onto the building. EIFS provides continuous insulation (c.i.)

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Modular textile lightweight construction: The future of resilient and sustainable stadiums

Construction Specifier

AIA Photos courtesy Serge Ferrari Group As the world grapples with the increasingly extreme impacts of climate change, architects and builders continue to prioritize materials and building techniques that help manage the effects of wind, rain, flooding, and fires. to the heavy snow loads and harsh winters of the northern U.S. and Canada.

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Herringbone Vinyl Flooring: The Luxurious Look of Wood Without the Maintenance

UK Construction Blog

Today, this timeless classic has experienced a resurgence in modern interior design, offering a perfect blend of historical charm and contemporary style for both traditional and modern spaces. Daily Cleaning Routines Daily maintenance of herringbone vinyl flooring requires minimal effort to preserve its appearance.

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How Gateway is Keeping Massive $16B Hudson Tunnel Project on Track

ENR Construction

The casing, similar to two others completed in the mid-2010s to enable overbuild above the Hudson Yards development in west Manhattan, preserves the railway’s right of way and will allow developer and prime contractor Related Cos. to continue expansion of the minicity above the tracks. “We

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White House announces infrastructure priorities, permit updates

Construction Dive

At the conference, Duffy signed an agreement with the Texas DOT that allows it to take more ownership of environmental permitting requirements, in an effort to help the state build infrastructure projects faster and to serve as a model for other states. versus elsewhere.

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