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Using exterior-grade waterproofing in interior applications

Construction Specifier

Designers of new construction and renovation projects sometimes prefer to use exterior-grade waterproofing and roofing products (collectively referred to as “exterior-grade waterproofing” in this article) within interior space for improved performance compared to typical interior-grade waterproofing products. By Makoto S. Tomlinson, PE.

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Firms readied for £750m Parliament repairs deal

Construction Enquirer

The £750m framework is being set up as a successor to the existing MEPFS (Mechanical, Electrical, Public health, and Fabric Safety) framework. This works programme is designed to prevent future deterioration of the mechanical, electrical, public health, fire and life safety systems, building fabric, roofing and stonework.

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Roofing Products: Asphalt Is Tops, But Metal Grows in Popularity

Pro Builder

Roofing Products: Asphalt Is Tops, But Metal Grows in Popularity. On average, a home's roof covers about 60% of the house exterior, making it a significant investment that has both practical—protecting the house against rain, snow, and the elements—and aesthetic implications. Asphalt is the top-ranking roofing material in the U.S.

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Fire-Rated Systems in Light-Frame Wood Construction

BD+C

Fire-Rated Systems in Light-Frame Wood Construction 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/20/2023 - 09:38 Multifamily Housing Find guidance on designing and building some of the most cost-effective, code-compliant fire-rated construction systems. Designing buildings that provide good fire protection, cost-effectively, can be challenging.

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Are We Missing an Important Element of Sustainability Reporting?

Autodesk Construction Cloud

1 ] In preparation for this new era, large publicly held entities and smaller companies alike have ramped up measurement and reporting around environment, safety, and governance. This year, the European Union finalized its corporate social responsibility reporting directive for listed companies, with rules being phased in over the next year.

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Does Zaha Hadid’s Tokyo Olympic Stadium have a design flaw?

BD+C

Architects Codes Fire and Life Safety Building Owner Roofing and Fire Safety Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers Building Team Sports and Recreational Facility Insulation' Body Image: read more.

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New White Paper on Metal Panel Fire Safety Released

BD+C

The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has published a new white paper, “Fire Safety of Insulated Metal Wall Panels.”. The document contains detailed information on the efficacy of insulated metal panels (IMPs) for insulation and fire safety requirements in the U.S. and other countries.

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