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Specifying building wrap for moisture management and drainage

Construction Specifier

When rainwater infiltrates the space between cladding and sheathing , it can create major problems if it is not managed quickly. In many areas around the country, building codes are driving the need for better moisture management solutions. space between the weather-resistant barrier and the exterior veneer, and integrated flashings.

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Designing the oft-overlooked transition between air barrier and fenestration

Construction Specifier

The Slate apartment in Portland, Oregon. Photo ©Joshua Jay Elliot/courtesy Works Progress Architecture. Air barrier assemblies Air barriers consist of various materials and assemblies, and all are intended to manage air flow between unconditioned and conditioned space.

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Designing the overlooked transition between air barrier and fenestration

Construction Specifier

The Slate apartment in Portland, Oregon. Photo ©Joshua Jay Elliot/courtesy Works Progress Architecture. Air barrier assemblies Air barriers consist of various materials and assemblies, and all are intended to manage air flow between unconditioned and conditioned space.

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Stok Draws Senior Leadership Additions to Rapidly Expanding Team

Stok

Denver (February 23, 2021) – Stok, a provider of sustainability and high-performance building services, announces the additions of Vice President of Project and Construction Management Emmy So and Director of Client Solutions Adam Guli. Emmy So, VP Project and Construction Management, Stok. Emmy earned her B.A.

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stok Draws Senior Leadership Additions to Rapidly Expanding Team

Stok

Denver (February 23, 2021) – stok, a provider of sustainability and high-performance building services, announces the additions of Vice President of Project and Construction Management Emmy So and Director of Client Solutions Adam Guli. Emmy So, VP Project and Construction Management, stok. Emmy earned her B.A.

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Using Whole Trees for Building

Natural Building

WholeTrees Structures , a Wisconsin-based design and construction company, finds both architectural opportunity and environmental advantage in designing and building with intact tree trunks that would otherwise be culled. Intact wood has a lighter environmental impact than engineered wood and a much lighter impact than steel.

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Streamlining Construction Projects with One System

Construction Business Owner

mhodges Fri, 03/29/2024 - 11:53 Construction is a project-oriented industry, and project management leaders have their hands full when it comes to bringing projects in on time and on budget—not to mention meeting customers’ high expectations. Please complete the form on this page to download this e-book.