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Construction Specifier
JUNE 30, 2021
For years, Design for Code Acceptance #3 (DCA3), a document published and maintained by the American Wood Council (AWC), has been the go-to resource for architects working with I-joist assemblies. By Anton Dekom. Photo @Dreamstime.com. The net result is that DCA3 no longer functions as the “one size fits all” standard it once did.
The Korte Company
AUGUST 12, 2020
Design-Build was not always accepted in the industry. So when he encountered Ralph Korte’s vision of Design-Build in action, he saw the industry’s future. . He did return every summer to work on a permit as a union carpenter with his father. There Dennis learned about “on-site design” from Jack Goldman.
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Levelset
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Environmental laws provide the backbone for permitting and reporting requirements on construction projects, while a wide variety of state and municipal laws impose even stricter rules. NPDES permits are issued by states that have obtained EPA approval to issue permits or by EPA Regions in states without such approval.
Green Building Law Update
APRIL 28, 2019
Organics recycling” means any process in which organic materials are collected, separated, or processed and returned to the marketplace in the form of raw materials or products, and includes anaerobic digestion and composting. Although foam coffee cups and plates are often referred to as “Styrofoam®,” that terminology is incorrect.
Pro Builder
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
In fact, in third-party testing commissioned by The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) showed that TYPAR resisted a power wash solution, while Tyvek Homewrap failed, permitting numerous droplets to form and wetting the underlying OSB. The complete testing report can be found here. .
Natural Building
APRIL 30, 2022
The Strawtegi CO2ttage broke ground in October, 2021, as the first permitted structure in the U.S. Using only FSC sustainably harvested wood products, this home design will sequester 5.5 more tons of carbon than were emitted in the production and assembly of the building’s envelope.
Work Gearz
DECEMBER 20, 2021
White’s boots were founded before the Civil War but moved production to Spokane, Washington. . Three hooks and four pairs of eyelets facilitate the lace-up design and an extra eyelet is placed at the ankle. Classic 1930s design. Best Overall American-Made Work Boot. White’s Boots 350 Men’s Cruiser. Water-resistant leather upper.
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