Construction Specifier

MAY 6, 2021

Materials such as tile and sheet goods are typical options, but for many projects, high-performance coatings are a capable and often-desired alternative. Few materials meet the combined benefits of coatings. Before selecting a flooring system, it is important to first identify its performance requirements.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 21, 2021

That is due, in large part, to advances made in the aesthetics and performance of fluoropolymer liquid, powder, and field-applied coatings for aluminum and other metal building components. Many companies issue coatings warranties, including coatings and finished component manufacturers, applicators, and contractors.

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Pro Builder

JUNE 2, 2022

But because the expanded polystyrene foam of the ICFs can’t hold fasteners for a mechanically applied water resistive barrier, the team opted for a peel-and-stick membrane with a fiberglass lath mat that would accept three-coat stucco cladding and eliminate the cost and time of applying a separate lath layer. High-Performance Homes.

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GCP Applied Technologies

AUGUST 30, 2019

With high performing liquid-applied waterproofing, this concern is removed because the system cures to form a monolithic and fully bonded membrane to prevent water penetration and migration. Liquid waterproofing coats the entire surface evenly, conforming to the geometry of the bridge deck. Eliminate risky hot works.

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GCP Applied Technologies

JULY 30, 2020

Complete system: From roof to wall. house wrap / complete system / roof to wall. The complete house wrap system must cover the home completely. VYCOR® house wrap system. The unique adhesive coating bonds strongly to the sheathing, but remains vapor permeable. ICE & WATER SHIELD® HT high-temp roofing underlayment.

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BD+C

APRIL 18, 2024

Airports are installing more energy efficient systems for heating, ventilation, cooling, and electrical power and lighting. Photo courtesy Stantec, Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects Using local or recycled materials, connecting to a cleaner power grid, and installing high performing efficient systems are steps in the right direction.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 30, 2019

When it comes to waterproofing bridge decks, it’s easy to assume that all liquid waterproofing systems are the same. However, there are key questions to ask when specifying liquid waterproofing to ensure you get a system that’s durable and can be applied quickly, to help keep the bridge project on track. .

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GCP Applied Technologies

JULY 30, 2020

Complete home protection system: From roof to wall. house wrap / complete system / roof to wall. house wrap / complete system / roof to wall. The complete home protection system must cover the home completely. VYCOR® house wrap system. ICE & WATER SHIELD® HT high-temp roofing underlayment. michael.delros….

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GCP Applied Technologies

JULY 30, 2020

Complete home protection system: From roof to wall. house wrap / complete system / roof to wall. house wrap / complete system / roof to wall. The complete home protection system must cover the home completely. VYCOR® house wrap system. ICE & WATER SHIELD® HT high-temp roofing underlayment. michael.delros….

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Pro Builder

MARCH 18, 2021

High-Performance Features That Set The New American Home 2021 Apart. High style and high performance go hand-in-hand in this year's annual show house. kW photovoltaic (PV) system to the roof, the HERS score dropped to a remarkable -14. Benefits of a Systems-Engineering Approach. When we added a 13.2

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GCP Applied Technologies

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

There are numerous ways that your waterproofing system can help address these issues and help get your new bridge open faster. . selected the ELIMINATOR bridge deck waterproofing system from Stirling Lloyd (now GCP Applied Technologies). The unique chemistry of the membrane is designed to perform well across a wide temperature range.

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Pro Builder

AUGUST 12, 2021

An air barrier is defined as a material or system of materials designed to control airflow between conditioned and unconditioned spaces. Numerous materials can achieve the ASTM requirements for air leakage, but this does not necessarily mean the individual materials will perform in the field once installed as part of a system.

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CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Epoxy floor coatings are widely used for commercial and industrial flooring. To provide a high-performance, smooth, and durable surface that can last several years and withstand heavy loads, epoxy coatings are typically applied over concrete floors. It is one of the resinous flooring systems that render flooring seamless.

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Construction Specifier

MARCH 4, 2022

Instead of applying three coats of joint compound to smooth a wall, glass fiber textile is adhered to the entire drywall surface. providing an attractive wall that is damage-resistant in high traffic areas. Level 4 is intended for appearance areas where smooth walls are decorated with flat paints, light texture coatings, non?continuous

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Brick masonry backup wall at area where deteriorated cast stone unit was removed, exposing corroded anchorage that was not engaged in the stone unit but rather with the mortar parge coat between the back of the cast stone and the brick. Trial repairs should be performed for all work prior to overall implementation.

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Green Building Law Update

JUNE 17, 2018

Today’s green building standards, rating systems and codes are stale, largely based in decades old science and do not go far enough to be efficacious for most business to invest in. Concomitantly, coatings available in the market reduce odors in bathroom, kitchens and everywhere by purifying the air, not simply masking odors.

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Pro Builder

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The list includes dynamic glass for windows and doors, flexible building skins that enhance energy efficiency, transparent solar panels for generating renewable electricity, and thin but thermally efficient insulated wall panels for building envelopes that perform substantially better than traditional solutions. . WHAT IS BAU-BIOLOGIE?

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Job Order Contracting

JUNE 5, 2017

and its systems, equipment, and occupants/users to perform their intended function. Facilities operations and maintenance encompass a broad spectrum of services, competencies, processes, and tools required to assure the built environment will perform the functions for which designed and constructed. maintenance needs.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Complete Decking System From Envision. Fiberon’s Promenade PVC Decking offers six multi-tonal hues boasting rustic sophistication and the aesthetic of high-end, handcrafted wood decking with the benefits of premium PVC. Click for more info. . Click for more info. . . Trex Deck Board Fastening Tool. Click for more info. . .

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Commercial, institutional, and government owners are increasingly turning to façade overcladding as one solution for poorly performing brick, stone, and stucco clad buildings. According to the Center for Window and Cladding Technology (CWCT), “a rainscreen cladding system consists of a plane of panels designed to protect the wall from rain.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 14, 2021

Therefore, they may want to use safety toe caps whenever they perform work around a high load, like a beam. . If there’s a risk of large items dropping from above, install an anti-falling system for protection against such hazards. Furthermore, if there’s an uneven load lifted, this may cause instability in the system.

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BD+C

JANUARY 25, 2024

White-coated scientists sit before their microscopes, a syringe in hand. In environmental terms, there is a tradeoff between preserving the embodied carbon of older buildings and the better energy performance that can be gained with new buildings (with better envelopes). To Build (Anew), Or Not to Build?

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GCP Applied Technologies

APRIL 23, 2019

Cement additives are chemicals that are used to improve cement grindability and/or performance. This limits the increase in specific surface area, and can result in coating of the mill internals, which causes a reduction in the rate of breakage. . How cement additives aid the grinding process. Phillip.fry@gc…. Tue, 04/23/2019 - 09:26.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Surfactants and Their Impact on Building Wrap Performance. Among the many performance characteristics to consider when choosing a building wrap, surfactant resistance is one that can be easily underestimated. kcichowicz. Fri, 09/17/2021 - 10:37. Not all wraps will provide the same surfactant protection—if any at all.

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CK Power

MAY 20, 2020

All diesel generators are susceptible to wet stacking — and all the performance problems it causes — if operated at low loads for prolonged periods of time. Wet stacking refers to the buildup of unburned fuel on the cylinder walls, and throughout the exhaust system. Long story short? It’s caused by light loading your generator.

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Work Gearz

MARCH 24, 2021

Of all the anti-fog safety glasses that our team of tradesmen and professionals tested wearing them during several workdays, we recommend the NoCry Safety Glasses with Wrap-Around Lenses as the best antifog safety eyewear because these glasses performed exceptionally well throughout the entire trial period. ANTI-FOG LENS COATING.

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CivilJungle

JANUARY 29, 2022

Cast in place concrete wall is an exposed civil, structural system. Openings are provided in this system by generally filling with masonry, windows, or other cladding materials. This lateral system includes a shear wall, moment-resisting frame, braced frame, etc. Cast in Place Concrete Wall: Performance.

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Constructonomics

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

However health and safety also extended to making sure that floors are treated in the right way to prevent every day slips, trips and falls, especially in environments with hard floors and high foot traffic such as hospitals or care homes. But this kind of treatment system can be expensive, not to mention time consuming.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 11, 2023

PREPRUFE ® Plus is put to the test, proving long-term performance It is critical that waterproofing membranes perform not only during construction but throughout the life of the structure, resisting lateral water migration even in instances where the membrane could be punctured.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

In large spaces, such as warehouses, data centers, and manufacturing plants, epoxy-based coatings are dominant. Epoxy-based coatings use a conductive material, such as carbon black, tin oxide, or carbon nanotubes mixed with the epoxy coating to create a conductive network across the floor, which is grounded through copper strips.

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CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Painting creates a coat-like formation that prevents attacks from various atmospheric factors like cold, heat, frost, rainfall, etc. Swelling is happened due to excessive use of oil material on the final coat and inappropriate seasoning of timber. Another type is the opacity of the final coat paint is the cause of the grinning defect.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 19, 2022

When breaking ground on more comes in the Catskills regions of southern New York, Zach Gumpel, contractor for Hudson River Homes, was looking for a high-performing weather barrier that would enhance the homes’ energy efficiency without going over budget. On-Site Training and Support.

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Work Gearz

APRIL 6, 2021

The other warehouse gloves also put in a great performance of their own but overall were not a match to our pick. . HIGH PERFORMANCE TASK SPECIFIC WORK GLOVE. Adjustable Hook and Loop Closure provides a secure custom fit for ideal performance. We liked the crinkle latex coated exterior which helps with great grip.

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GCP Applied Technologies

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

In addition, new IoT technologies like in-transit concrete management systems can reduce fuel consumption for ready-mix fleets and minimize rejected loads. VERIFI® in-transit concrete management system can make ready-mix plants more sustainable. . The VERIFI® system can help ready-mix plants earn sustainability certification.

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Work Gearz

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

Winter safety jackets also known as high visibility jackets are designed to protect the wearer from the cold weather and keep them safe from any accidents that may occur due to poor visibility in winters. These are made with minimum high visibility materials. These are made with minimum high visibility materials.

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GCP Applied Technologies

MAY 10, 2019

Variable quality and performance. High fineness and eventual post-mill addition allows for narrower particle size distribution and/or lower kWh/t. High fineness may increase water demand. Lower mill coating and better cement flowability. Producing special cements for high-value niche applications. Case study #1.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 1, 2022

As the world continues to reopen, raw material prices are remaining high and many construction sectors, such as the HVAC industry, are feeling the pinch. Ironically, unemployment is still high; however, millions of job openings remain unfilled month after month. Steel price escalation has skyrocketed with no end in sight. In the U.S.,

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