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Living in a Materials World

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Effectively managing the materials on jobsites with modern software can have a significant impact on contractors bottom lines. Every built environment turns raw materials into polished projects. But along the way, those material costs can start to add up, especially if the materials aren’t procured and managed properly.

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Subways in America

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Why all components matter in firestopping materials

Construction Specifier

By slowing the spread of fire and smoke within the building, PFC systems are designed to extend the amount of time available for occupants to exit the building and to increase the time within which firefighters can access the area of fire origin. Today’s U.S.

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The next destination: Passive design airports

BD+C

The next destination: Passive design airports 0 qpurcell Thu, 04/18/2024 - 13:59 Airports Today, we can design airports that are climate resilient, durable, long-lasting, and healthy for occupants—we can design airports using Passive House standards. By using passive design strategies to heat and cool the building.

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Concrete materials management

GCP Applied Technologies

Concrete materials management. Below are some helpful articles for concrete producers to consider while managing their materials, from overcoming common quality obstacles to dealing with returned concrete. The solutions below can help producers improve materials flexibility, reduce waste and increase productivity and profits.

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From mass masonry to veneer: The evolution of cavity wall design

Construction Specifier

The design of contemporary cavity wall assemblies is the result of a century of trial and error. This led designers toward masonry cavity wall systems and veneer wall assemblies. Veneer walls differentiated from cavity walls by their structural design. By Danielle DiDomizio, P.E., Cavity walls were being constructed in the U.S.

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5 Helpful Resources for Designing & Building with Engineered Wood

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APA – THE ENGINEERED WOOD ASSOCIATION Multifamily Housing Engineered wood’s combination of benefits—from beauty and versatility to sustainability and strength—has made it a popular material for commercial projects such as mixed-use buildings, low-rise office structures and even eight-story mass-timber high rises. Download Form D510 here.