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Rainscreen walls: An updated definition for today’s construction environment

Construction Specifier

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. Rain penetration results from a combination of water on a wall, openings that permit its passage and forces to drive or draw it inward,” noted Garden. “It

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Student Housing ProCONNECT event draws developers, contractors, architects, and building product manufacturers to Denver

BD+C

The event gave the 25 development professionals the opportunity to meet 1-on-1 with building product manufacturers serving the student residence sector. in a relaxed environment. Equally valuable, according to attendees, was the ability to network with other design, construction, and development professionals from across the U.S.

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Sustainable buildings: Designing and delivering a greener future

Construction Specifier

By Misha Nikulin and Michelle Meisels Everyone who cares about this planet likely wants a more sustainably built environment. In fact, the built environment accounts for 39 percent of gross annual CO2 emissions. In fact, the built environment accounts for 39 percent of gross annual CO2 emissions.

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Proper Ventilation: How to Improve Indoor Air Quality

Construction Marketing

The main goal of ventilation is to provide an indoor environment with quality air. It also affects the productivity of employees in commercial buildings. If you don’t open the flue, smoke and other combustion gasses will pollute your indoor environment. Tips to Improve Indoor Air Quality. Monitor Indoor Air Quality.

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QA and QC in Construction

Fieldwire

Although both work towards the delivery of a final product that meets the project’s specifications and customer’s expectations, they arrive at the outcome in two very different ways. Quality Control (QC) simply refers to the process of inspecting the product to identify and correct defects. It is an important process.

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The latest 'five in focus' healthcare interior design trends

BD+C

He shares his thoughts on inclusive and equitable healthcare design, technology and AI in healthcare, resilient design, carbon neutrality, and academic learning in pediatric acute care environments. Inclusive and Equitable Design in Healthcare Environments Design plays a key role in making people feel welcome and safe.

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Efficient Project Collaboration: How CPAC Modular Utilises Autodesk Build for Success

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Efficiency is vital – it allows companies to maximise productivity, minimise waste, and meet tight deadlines. A Common Data Environment for Seamless Collaboration Mark Whitehead, CPAC Modular's Construction Director tells us: "Outdated and incorrect drawings cause major issues on projects.