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Specifying high-performance curtain wall in educational facilities

Construction Specifier

Today’s educational campuses do more than provide weather-tight enclosures for instruction and study. Like its retail origin would suggest, storefront systems provide an economical fenestration product that can be installed in smaller opening sizes for the ground level through third floors. by Kevin Haynes. Photo courtesy Tubelite Inc.

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Low-Cost Fire Protection For New Home Building/Remodeling

Pro Builder

NEC requirement adoption can vary by state and municipality, but it is important to follow full NEC guidelines to minimize the risk of electrical fires. . home improvement retailers. Arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCI) are a low-cost solution that have been a National Electrical Code (NEC) requirement for more than 20 years.

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ASTM F710: Preparing the Concrete Floor

GCP Applied Technologies

Careful attention to these guidelines can go a long way to reducing the risk of problems and helping ensure the new floor delivers years of trouble-free performance. Arts & education. Retail buildings. The ASTM F710 standard calls for the slab to vary no more than +/- 3/16” across 10 lineal feet. VERSASHIELD. Infrastructure.

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ASTM F710: Preparing the Concrete Floor

GCP Applied Technologies

Careful attention to these guidelines can go a long way to reducing the risk of problems and helping ensure the new floor delivers years of trouble-free performance. Arts & education. Retail buildings. The ASTM F710 standard calls for the slab to vary no more than +/- 3/16” across 10 lineal feet. VERSASHIELD. Infrastructure.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

Business Facilities

The dedicated technology hub will help accelerate the Fortune 50 company’s technology transformation, serving as the epicenter for the team Lowe’s is hiring to help modernize its IT systems and build future retail experiences. The center will ultimately employ up to 2,000 associates. military and business—will rule the cyber sector tomorrow.

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Concrete mix design

GCP Applied Technologies

TB-0900—TB-911 – Guidelines for incorporating corrosion inhibitors into mix designs. TB-1001 – Low shrinkage mix design optimization guidelines. Arts & education. Retail buildings. The information included here allows engineers to properly design with CLSM … more. access tech bulletins. . return to top. . Mass transit.

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Washington Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Eligible entities include state public higher education institutions, local government facilities, state agencies and K-12 public school districts. See [link] for guidelines. Energy Efficiency and Solar Grants: Commerce received a $25,000,000 appropriation in the 2015-2017 state Capital budget to continue the program.