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Exploring Durable Materials for Your Next Building Project

UK Construction Blog

Penetrating sealers protect against moisture while allowing the wood to breathe. Polished concrete systems create glossy floors that resist stains and abrasion, eliminating the need for additional coverings. Innovative Metal Solutions in Building Metals deliver strength, fire resistance, and longevity to construction projects.

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Curtain wall design-assist: Navigating the process for success

Construction Specifier

Curtain wall systems are ever present in today’s commercial construction marketplace. Technological advancements in curtain wall design tools, materials, prototyping, and fabrication techniques offer new avenues for achieving these lofty design and performance goals. Jackson, AIA Photo courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.

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Innovative Approaches to Cavity Wall Insulation for Builders

UK Construction Blog

You’re probably used to standard batt or blown-fibre installs, but fresh regulations and unpredictable weather are nudging you toward smarter cavity wall solutions. Picture two masonry leaves, stainless-steel ties and a drainage cavity working together like a breathable waterproof jacket.

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Weathering the Storm: A Guide to Commercial Roofing

CCR Magazine

But unlike the sleek glass and steel facades that often define them, the roofs protecting these structures are rarely given a second thought. Composed of synthetic rubber (EPDM), thermoplastic olefin (TPO), or polyvinyl chloride (PVC), single-ply membranes are typically heat-welded together to create a seamless waterproof barrier.

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51 Best Gifts for Construction Workers (DIY Ideas Too!)

Work Gearz

This safety jacket is one of the best items to gift your construction worker friend during the winter as it will not only protect him from hazards but also give him warmth because of the presence of 160g thermal quilted insulation lining in the body and the sleeves. Safety Glasses (Anti-Fog). Isn’t that cool?

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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. 01 73 19 Installation.

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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. 01 73 19 Installation.