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Maximizing Efficiency and Aesthetics: The Role of Materials in Commercial Building Design

Construction Marketing

In the world of commercial building design, the choice of materials plays a crucial role in shaping both the aesthetics and efficiency of the final structure. From the exterior cladding to the interior finishes, the materials used can have a significant impact on the overall functionality, sustainability, and visual appeal of the building.

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Recladding Multi-Family Buildings: Why And When?

Construction Marketing

Cladding offers a harmonious blend of both visual appeal and performance. Cladding is a product of a variety of materials, including wood, metal, brick, vinyl, and composite, depending on the desired aesthetics and functional requirements. Sections of the cladding may start to peel away or warp, indicating material failure.

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How to Specify Engineered Wood Products

BD+C

How to Specify Engineered Wood Products 1 kcichowicz Thu, 06/22/2023 - 10:58 APA – The Engineered Wood Association offers guidance on the properties and applications of engineered wood products and how to correctly specify them in accordance with the IBC. APA members commit to a rigorous program of quality inspection and testing.

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The Move Towards Embodied Carbon Targets for Building Materials

GCP Applied Technologies

The Move Towards Embodied Carbon Targets for Building Materials. In the case of concrete , the embodied carbon is what is emitted by taking the raw materials out of the ground, processing them, and delivering them. Assessing the upfront supply chain emissions of the construction materials and project. . michael.delros….

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Substitute materials: Weighing pros and cons in exterior restoration

Construction Specifier

While repairing and salvaging existing materials is generally regarded as the first choice when addressing deterioration in exterior restoration projects, replacing some amount of material is often unavoidable. Existing is the material that is currently present, original is the material used when the building was constructed.

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StructionSite Unveils SmartTrack for Automated Production Tracking of Framing and Drywall

Construction Junkie

In that interview, Daly teased the release of their newest product called SmartTrack. Currently, the new production tracking tool is focusing on the installation rate of framing and drywall, but there are more trades to come. Product Manager of StructionSite, in a press release.

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The Products Behind the Finishes in The New American Home 2021

Pro Builder

The Products Behind the Finishes in The New American Home 2021. The finished home and related products will be featured in the February 2021 and March/April 2021 issues of Pro Builder. The fitting’s green indicator also provides visual confirmation that the connection is secure. Building Materials. Silver partner. . .