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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. When designed and installed correctly, air barriers contribute to the long-term durability of a building. By Matthew Ridgway, P.E.

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Renovate or Extend? How to Choose the Right Home Improvement for Your Budget & Needs

UK Construction Blog

For many UK homeowners, this decision represents a significant crossroads that impacts not just your living space but also your budget, lifestyle, and property value. Each approach comes with unique benefits, challenges, and environmental implications that must be carefully evaluated before making your decision. You’re not alone.

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Preparing Commercial Properties for Climate Change Impacts

CCR Magazine

Climate change is impacting businesses worldwide, with commercial properties facing risks from extreme weather and rising sea levels. Proactive solutions are essential to protect investments, whether you own an apartment, shopping center, warehouse, office space, or multifamily property.

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Exterior cavity fireblocking: Exceeding fire performance

Construction Specifier

and Steven Gaynor, MBA Photo courtesy Tenmat New York City recently became the first jurisdiction in the country to reject and rewrite major sections of the International Building Code’s ( IBC ’s) language around fire protection in exterior facades. For decades, buildings have relied on intumescent materials for fire control.

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Understanding Consumer Behavior: What Homebuyers Really Want

CCR Magazine

Location and Community Impact Communities shape lifestyle choices and daily experiences for homeowners. Smart home technology integration and energy-efficient features rank high on buyers’ must-have lists. Storage solutions and organizational systems attract buyers focused on clutter-free living.

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Glass Insulation Market Set to Double by 2033

CCR Magazine

The market is expanding at a fast pace as a result of rising energy and air conditioning costs, growing sustainability awareness, and increasing energy demand on a global scale. As a result, a rise in the installation of insulating glass windows to prevent energy loss and lower energy bills is aiding market expansion.

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TAT Revitalizes Derelict Office Building in Springfield, Mass.

CCR Magazine

Similar to many cities nationwide, Springfield is prioritizing the adaptive reuse and conversion of underutilized structures and commercial properties to address the severe shortage of affordable housing, while reducing the environmental impact of new construction and helping to revitalize its urban core. Binette, AIA, NCARB.