Construction Specifier

AUGUST 6, 2020

The term rainscreen is widely used to describe a building products category that fulfills one of the main functions of an exterior wall—to screen out rain and keep a wall dry. The rain screen is the siding itself but the term rainscreen implies a system of building.”. by Richard Martens. Images courtesy Sto Corp. Kirby Garden).

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Desirable aesthetics for the exterior of any building are often tied to the project’s location. In the Southwest, architects, specifiers, and building owners often rely on plaster to deliver traditional looks. Combining multiple aesthetics into the design of a building is the standard rather than the exception. By Karine Galla.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Products and construction methodologies that provide immediate reductions in embodied carbon must be weighed against building longevity, lifecycle cost, energy consumption, and a host of other variables. Noise reduction 6 : Air leakage through the building envelope can allow the transmission of external noise into the interior spaces.

Sustainability 62

Sustainability Environment Drafting Comparison 62

BD+C

JANUARY 22, 2014

Architects Building Owner BIM/IT Contractors Designers Building Automation Engineers Building Enclosure Systems Facility Managers Events Facilities Hospitality Facilities Sports and Recreational Facility Cladding and Facade Systems' When the Sochi Winter Olympics kick off next month (Feb.

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BIM Engineering Contractors Management 108

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

For example, improved performance may be desired in a mechanical system intake plenum that will be exposed to rain and snow that infiltrates the louver, or at some other unique interior application. E648-17A– Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source. and 10.2.7.4)

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Safety Materials Products Design 104

Pro Builder

AUGUST 12, 2021

While there are a variety of materials on the market aimed at increasing energy efficiency, few are as effective as selecting the right weather resistant barrier, also known as a building wrap. An air barrier is defined as a material or system of materials designed to control airflow between conditioned and unconditioned spaces.

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PC Construction

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Preconstruction on this design-build project began two years ago to upgrade the existing filter complex and replace the aging Leopold filter underdrain system. PC focused on isolating the construction of the affected filter from the others in operation by building full enclosures that were inspected and maintained on a daily basis.

Florida 88

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BD+C

MARCH 7, 2014

Larry David, Maria Menounos, and Sofia Vergara are among the Hollywood elites scheduled to attend a star-studded gala March 8 to celebrate the opening of Emerson College''s new $85 million Los Angeles campus building. Body Image: read more.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 16, 2020

The International Masonry Institute (IMI) recently conducted an in-depth survey with nearly 30 national, regional, and local construction management (CM) firms to learn more about changes in materials, systems, concerns, and construction delivery methods. One CM firm said, “The modern rainscreen systems are here to stay. Performance.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 4, 2013

BD+C has been covering the trend since 2004, when the Edouard François-designed Tower Flower apartment building opened in Paris. Body Image: read more.

Sustainability 99

Sustainability Green Architecture Housing 99

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

Earlier this year, BD+C reported on a net-zero apartment facility in Hamburg, Germany, that is touted to be the world''s first algae-powered building. The firm''s European Research and Technology Leader, Jan Wurm, PhD, offers a tour of the new building and talks with other members of the façade development team. Body Image: read more.

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BD+C

JANUARY 28, 2014

Each year, high-rise building experts from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) release their predictions for the worldwide skyscraper industry. They also recap the top tall-building news from the previous year (see "2013: The year of the super-tall skyscraper" ). Body Image: read more.

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GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 26, 2020

While some folks commonly think of precast as grey concrete, used for sewer systems or structural elements, it can also be used to construct entire buildings, including schools, office structures, and condominiums. This saved money and reduced overall construction time, which means shorter build times. . Integrated systems.

Safety 78

Safety Sewer Concrete Construction 78

Construction Specifier

APRIL 22, 2022

Freestanding canopy systems can be specified for numerous project applications, fabricated with a choice of materials, and engineered to meet a range of performance requirements. Unlike attached canopy systems that typically designate a building’s entrances, these stand-alone structures are multifunctional. By Kevin Smith.

Design 98

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Construction Specifier

JULY 30, 2022

A fire at an apartment building in Bronx, New York, earlier this year drew attention to the impact of non-code-compliant fire door assemblies in multifamily residential properties. According to investigators, these open doors allowed smoke to spread throughout the high-rise building. apartment buildings.

Safety 97

Safety New York Residential Minnesota 97

BD+C

JULY 9, 2013

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat has named two winners and three finalists of its 2013 Innovation Award. Body Image: read more.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

publisher of GreenSpec and Environmental Building News (EBN) today announced this year’s winners of its annual Top-10 awards. Green Building Council’s Greenbuild convention in Philadelphia on Thursday, November 21. BuildingGreen, Inc., The winners were featured over a live BuildingGreen webcast and will be presented at the U.S.

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BD+C

JULY 17, 2014

That is the conclusion that New York-based nonprofit Urban Green Council found in their research on “high cholesterol buildings.”. Body Image: read more.

Green 102

Green New York Retail Sustainability 102

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

Energy Efficient Roofing Green Renovation Building Owner Roofing Products Designers Roofing Technology Cultural Facilities Engineers Building Enclosure Systems Education Facility Facility Managers Events Facilities Government Buildings Healthcare Buildings Higher Education Hospitality Facilities Hotel Facilities Industrial Facility Justice Facilities (..)

Green 106

Green Kansas City Kansas Education 106

Green Building Law Update

JANUARY 8, 2017

As you consider what’s “in” and what’s “out” in 2017, within the realm of green building, Passive House is in. It is not controversial to accept that a strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings at low cost, while also improving occupant comfort, is to improve the thermal performance of the building envelope.

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Housing Green America New York City 120

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Older masonry structures from many eras, including libraries, town halls, commercial blocks, and school buildings, stand at the geographic center of many communities, holding symbolic meaning and serving varied needs and purposes.

Portland 52

Portland New York Concrete Foundation 52

CK Power

APRIL 3, 2020

Just refining the standby power system document for clarity and accuracy requires them to answer questions like: What starting KVA should be specified, and what voltage dip is acceptable for this application? Is a day tank required if you have a sub-base fuel tank and the generator system will be located in an outdoor enclosure?

Bidding 52

Bidding Documentation Miami US 52

BD+C

JULY 13, 2023

We are also developing glass door, wall and opening assemblies to meet the new active shooter standard, ASTM F3561: Standard Test Method for Forced-Entry-Resistance of Fenestration Systems After Simulated Active Shooter Attack. Stay tuned for more announcements! SAFTI FIRST now offers laminated safety glass with SGCC Certifications.

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Certification Safety Fabrication Security 52

BD+C

AUGUST 21, 2013

Architects Building Owner Contractors Collegiate Stadiums Designers Engineers Building Enclosure Systems Facility Managers Events Facilities Museums' Displays will feature the prominence of the automobile in Southern California, as well as cars, trucks and motorcycles from around the world. Body Image: read more.

California 88

California Engineering Contractors Management 88

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 27, 2023

By Luke Niezelski, PE, and Stephen Holland PE Restoring brick facades plays an essential role in reusing existing building stock. Existing brick masonry is often treated as a maintenance item and not much thought is given to whole system performance. This metamorphosis divides brick walls into three broad categories.

Concrete 52

Concrete America Office Design 52

BD+C

MAY 15, 2013

Low-emissivity (low-e) glasses are critical to making today’s buildings brighter, more energy-efficient and more sustainable. Here are five tips to help architects, engineers, and contractors understand and explain the differences among low-e glasses and their impact on building performance: Body Image: read more.

Engineering 93

Engineering Contractors Environment Sustainability 93

BD+C

OCTOBER 7, 2013

The Metal Construction Association last week announced the winners of its 2013 Chairman’s Award, which recognizes metal building projects that employ innovation and creativity while showcasing how metal products help achieve exceptional building designs. Body Image: read more.

Education 83

Education Retail Residential Employment 83

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 11, 2023

By Aaron Blom A weathertight building enclosure is critical when it comes to preventing air leakage and water penetration. Sealants, adhesives, and other building materials that come in to contact with liquid-applied flashing must be chemically compatible. Photo ©Farm Kids Studios/courtesy EFCO. Photo courtesy DuPont.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Air barriers create airtightness and help protect against energy loss, water infiltration, and other hazards impacting the durability and resiliency of a building and the comfort and health of its occupants. Air conveys vapor—which condenses into humidity and water once inside a building envelope. Building wrap.

Georgia 52

Georgia Materials Fabrication Permits 52

BD+C

JANUARY 13, 2014

The free software platform called ShopFloor , launched earlier today, contains a suite of intuitive tools for building complex architecture. Body Image: read more.

Software 68

Software Software Fabrication Design 68

BD+C

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

CENTRIA, an industry leader in the design, development and manufacturing of architectural metal wall and roof systems, has redefined its dynamic and diverse line of coatings with the Versacor® Elite Coating System. Building Enclosure Systems Cladding and Facade Systems Metals Walls and Partitions'

Architecture 49

Architecture Industrial Design 49

BD+C

MAY 13, 2014

Leaders of America’s design and construction industry – along with building owners and operators - for the first time have agreed to promote resilience in contemporary planning, building materials, design, construction and operational techniques as the solution to making the nation’s aging infrastructure more safe and secure.

Materials 78

Materials Industrial Plans Security 78

BD+C

JANUARY 23, 2014

Architects Daylighting Designs Energy-Efficient Design Fenestration and Glazing Green Renovation Sustainable Design and Construction Building Owner Dayligthing Technology Glass Cladding Green Specifications Sustainable Development Contractors Glass Technology Designers Engineers Building Enclosure Systems Facility Managers Building Technology Office (..)

Design 72

Design Industrial Green Sustainability 72

BD+C

MARCH 19, 2024

3 reasons to consider green products for your next building project rcassidy Tue, 03/19/2024 - 14:13 Casey Smyth Building Enclosure Systems Green Building Products Moisture Protection Moisture Control/Building Envelope In recent years, there has been a sharp focus on creating a more sustainable building industry.

Green 52

Green Products Sustainability Life Cycle 52

Natural Building

AUGUST 26, 2021

The upper levels are embedded with a native seed mix, intended to either germinate or be picked away and serve as food for birds, acknowledging the inevitable decay of the building. The ‘Biopod 01’ shelter by Solomon Edelman explores ‘biomorphic’ design based upon, and physically resembling, living systems.

Materials 52

Materials Permits Architecture Concrete 52

GCP Applied Technologies

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Net zero building design and air leakage. Is it possible to create a building with a net energy consumption of zero? A ZNE building may not necessarily be “off the grid,” but over the course of a year, it will generate at least as much energy as it consumes from the commercial power grid. Phillip.fry@gc…. October 01, 2018.

Design 60

Design Zoning Comparison Arizona 60

Construction Specifier

MARCH 12, 2021

Climate and weather very much influence the design and construction of building enclosure systems, especially roof systems and assemblies. More extreme and destructive weather events are demonstrating that many of today’s building solutions might not be sufficiently resilient. Sustainability and resilience.

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Design Sustainability Life Cycle Materials 52