For many, the term “fabric building” carries negative connotations of being a cheap or temporary option. For others, the exact same words are 100 percent positive, as this group understands that with the right approach, fabric cladding brings a multitude of potential benefits to the table.
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Given continual advances in glazing technology, specifiers need expert resources to select the most optimal glazing systems for their projects. The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated the IGMA TM-3000, North American Glazing Guidelines for Sealed Insulated Glass Units for Commercial and Residential Use, which can be...
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Across the globe, many businesses are working towards becoming completely zero waste. The Zero Waste International Alliance (ZWIA) defines this as “the conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials without burning and with no discharges to land, water,...
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Cable railings are one of the most effective building solutions available for promoting aesthetics while maintaining utmost safety and security. During the construction phase, these railings provide temporary safety barriers on scaffolding, elevated platforms, and open edges, ensuring worker safety while maintaining a professional appearance.
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A specifier plays a critical role in ensuring buildings are designed and constructed to meet and exceed the needs of the people using those spaces. Many design elements go into every stage of the construction process, from initial drawings to materials selection, but there is one building design aspect...
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Regarding the proliferation of plastics and composites, the thermal barrier section of the IBC (chapter 26, specifically) came into existence. However, “thermal barrier” is a term used specifically for the fire rating of a building element. It can be confused with terms such as “thermal insulation” or “thermal bridging.
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Tensile architecture, also known as tensile structures or fabric architecture, is becoming a popular choice for applications such as stadiums, airport hubs, train and bus stations, exhibition halls, event pavilions, and temporary structures such as festival tents. This structural design approach uses tension forces to create stable and visually...
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The increased use of continuous insulation (c.i.) represents a fundamental shift in the way building insulation and energy efficiency efforts are approached in construction. As conversations around sustainability and energy conservation gain traction, c.i. has received greater attention among both commercial and residential customers.
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Reducing the carbon footprint of construction should focus on building products that are long-lasting and resilient, can reduce CO2 emitted during the operation of the building, and are made or partially made of recycled content.
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Whether the motivation is building code compliance, building protection and performance, or insurance premium reductions, it is necessary for facility owners and managers to address flood risk and determine how to protect their facilities.
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