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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

Improving building enclosure performance While energy efficiency might initially suggest well-insulated walls and efficient HVAC systems, controlling air leakage can be just as critical. A continuous air barrier system also protects the building structure by reducing the risk of localized condensation or moisture accumulation.

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Innovative Sustainable Materials Revolutionizing Residential Construction

Construction Daily News

ICF Framing Insulated concrete forms (ICF) are a next-level solution for residential walls. The result is a unique, double-layer insulation system that leverages concretes durability and weather-resistance around the insulative core. While typical wood framing panels provide an R-value around 14, an ICF wall offers an R-value over 23.5

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Adapting to Regulatory Changes: Navigating New Building Codes in 2025

Construction Daily News

Expect to see greater energy efficiency, fire resistance, structural resilience, ADA accessibility, and technology integration woven into local building codes in 2025. Fortunately, through advances in hydro excavation and slot trenching, these delicate subterranean systems can be effectively modernized without damaging the structure.

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Plumbing Challenges in High-Rise Construction: A Plumber’s View

CCR Magazine

However, behind the scenes, theres a network of intricate plumbing systems that keep everything running smoothly. These systems are designed to ensure consistent water pressure, regardless of the floor or the time of day. The vertical distance that pipes must travel also adds significant weight to the plumbing system.

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Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes

UK Construction Blog

The most dangerous defects include structural issues (foundation cracks, wall collapses), water infiltration, electrical/plumbing failures and HVAC system problems, which often remain hidden for years. Foundation cracks, wall collapses, and uneven settling occur frequently in residential and commercial properties.

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FHSU Stroup Hall Addition and Renovation

The MCP Group

The work includes site demolition, earthwork, site concrete, site utilities, landscaping & irrigation, selective demolition, cast-in-place concrete, stone, cast stone, unit masonry, structural steel, decorative railings, architectural woodwork, waterproofing & air barriers, metal wall panels, EPDM roofing, joint sealants, doors/frames/hardware, (..)

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Playing with Fabric

Civil + Structural Engineer

Prior to this, tension fabric structures had typically relied upon hollow-tube, web truss framing systems. Where fabric becomes advantageous by comparison, however, is that the cost to clad a building with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) fabric walls is much less than constructing masonry walls or using other “conventional” materials.