Imagine a hotel ballroom crowded with high-level manufacturer representatives, full of anticipation as they wait to connect with expert specifiers who hold the key to product placement decisions.
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The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system is seen by many across the globe as the premier benchmark of achievement in green building. Savvy building owners and developers recognize the importance of the janitorial function when it comes to LEED certification in existing buildings, as well...
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When detailing a typical punched window opening surrounded by cavity wall construction, head and sill flashing manage bulk water within the cavity.
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Locks, latches, deadbolts, and hinges are nothing new to those in the building construction industry. However, in the United States, recent legislation and rapid advances in technology have led to major innovations for the hardware industry, especially over the last 30 years.
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Manufacturers are continuously developing and introducing new building products and assemblies to the market. These products and systems need to be evaluated to the requirements of building codes by appropriate third-party entities, a process that helps code officials approve their use in jurisdictions.
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Even within buildings experiencing recurring moisture-related issues, visible surfaces of interior finishes do not always provide an accurate indication of the underlying conditions within the exterior wall assembly.
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Natural ventilation has typically been the means of providing fresh air for occupants. Operable windows and doors allow occupants to control the amount of air that enters and leaves a building, or individual spaces.
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As the building/construction field is continually evolving, best practices and code compliance are moving targets. Therefore, it is important for architects, specifiers, contractors, and manufacturers alike to collaborate and share industry knowledge so building designs remain at peak performance levels.
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In stone veneer construction, the panels’ lateral support is typically provided by anchors connecting the stone veneer to a backup structure. Some lateral support anchors project from their attachment at the building structure, and are engaged within a slot or kerf cut into the stone thickness.
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There are many types of records that should be maintained by the project manager during a construction contract period. The following guidelines, building from the information provided in part one of this article, are intended to serve as a checklist of the types of construction project data.
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