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Demystifying fire-retardant treated wood specifications

Construction Specifier

Photos courtesy Hoover Treated Wood Products Inc. This demand for wood products continues to grow as designers appreciate its renewability, versatility, aesthetics, and most important, its ability to sequester carbon once installed. Four main standards are used for FRTW product evaluation. By Mike Eckhoff, PhD. References.

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The next destination: Passive design airports

BD+C

One example is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in Arizona, where our team led the Terminal 2 demolition project. There are many products available now that blend more efficient and greener insulating materials. On the path to passive The airport itself is becoming more sustainable.

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Guide to Top 2023-24 Construction Conferences & Events

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Get more details NECA Show (Philadelphia, PA) September 30 - October 2, 2023 Located in Philadelphia in 2023, NECA invites all qualified electrical professionals to discover new technologies, equipment, products, and solutions at this, the largest industry event in all of North America.

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How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development

Pro Builder

million workers by 2025 to meet demand, a decent chunk of that for housing production. . Houston, and Phoenix by 2024. . Students who complete the course receive certificates that are recognized by the Department of Labor.

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Guide to Top 2022-23 Construction Conferences & Events

Autodesk Construction Cloud

One of the biggest draws of the AED Summit is its specialized learning tracks which are segmented for leadership, management, product, sales, and more. This year’s event features training and techniques in concrete and masonry, countless exhibits from original equipment manufacturers, and educational certification seminars.

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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Entered By: Greater Phoenix Economic Council. The winner of our top award emerged from a collaborative effort between Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC), the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), DMB Associates, Salt River Project (SRP), Maricopa County and the City of Mesa. (Photo: solarsystems-usa.net). manufacturing.”

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Breathe Easier—Healthy Homes Go Mainstream

Pro Builder

For builders looking for the right science-based answers, Indoor airPLUS , a voluntary certification and labeling program administered by the U.S. Scialla is also the founder of the International Well Building Institute , a public benefit corporation that offers its own Well Building Standard for healthy home certification. .