Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Teams can also accomplish more work below-grade with extended hours of daylight. Expanded polystyrene (EPS) rigid foam is among these solutions, and the customizable insulation material is a suitable choice for an array of residential and commercial applications. The importance of below-grade insulation.

Foundation 57

Foundation Materials Concrete Risk 57

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 27, 2020

The thermal performance (R-value) of extruded and expanded polystyrene (XPS and EPS) insulation under roads and airfields in cold climates is critical to protect infrastructure from damage caused by permafrost thaw, frost heave, and seasonal thaw weakening. Photo © BigStockPhoto.com.

Alaska 52

Alaska Roads Foundation Transportation 52

Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Connor explains the job of the engineer is to specify the best material option in terms of cost, durability, and performance, as well as the owner or client’s desire. Since the mid-1980s, Connor and his colleagues have studied the performance of foam insulations installed in Alaska’s harsh permafrost terrain.

Alaska 52

Alaska Materials Airports Roads 52

Pro Builder

JULY 14, 2021

The year-long rise in lumber prices has renewed builders’ interest in alternative structural solutions, from concrete block and steel to more “niche” systems, such as insulated concrete forms, or ICFs. Innovative Products: A New High-Performance Wall [VIDEO]. Building With Insulated Concrete Forms. Nick Vaccaro.

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Concrete Innovation Products 98

Pro Builder

AUGUST 8, 2022

This year’s Top 100 Products are grouped into 12 categories: Click the headings below to see which products made the cut in each category. . Whether it's appliances or air conditioning systems, these 100 products and building materials piqued reader interest for a range of reasons. Take a look. Click for more info. .

Products 122

Products Design Electrical Georgia 122