Concrete block masonry and architectural block masonry also support resilient building. The more extreme weather events being experienced throughout the world can be mitigated with concrete masonry as it is fireproof, highly impact-resistant, and can store moisture without degradation.
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The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act (IIJA) are two federal laws that present tremendous opportunities for implementing energy-efficient upgrades, such as new interior lighting systems. However, given the intricacies of these laws, understanding how businesses can counsel clients to take advantage of them for...
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As energy codes and sustainability standards continue to drive industry innovation, specifiers can now choose curtain wall systems that waste significantly less energy than their predecessors. Some manufacturers are using fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) technology to create curtain wall components, reinforcements, and pressure plates.
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As more architects and interior designers make acoustic attenuation a regular part of the building design process, sound absorption tends to get all the focus. However, absorption is not always the goal. Performance spaces, lecture halls, recording studios, and other commercial applications often require more sophisticated acoustic management.
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As climate change is anticipated, bringing with it an uncertain future, the construction industry needs to seriously consider the preparedness and the proven performance levels of buildings. It also needs to ensure the “large membrane” that separates the exterior environment from the interior environment, also known as the building...
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Modern commercial design is witnessing a shift, driven by innovative building envelopes that deliver on aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability. The Forsyth Pointe project is a testament to this evolution, showcasing how architecture is not only changing the city's skyline but also reshaping its identity. Continue reading to learn about...
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A key challenge for architects and engineers has been the development of strategies for vibration control, where it is necessary to achieve a base level of performance suitable for life sciences. Achieving success often involves analyzing the vibration performance of the base structural system, followed by weighing options for...
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Just as successful specifications enjoy the four attributes of being clear, concise, correct, and complete, concrete also has four steps that are crucial to its success. Those steps are: mix design, consolidation, finishing, and curing.
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The recommendations and considerations in The Construction Specifier feature, "Key considerations for designing fenestration systems for success" serve as Part 1 of this article, and they discuss what will help prevent water leakage into new buildings. This article will discuss what can happen when some of those recommendations are...
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Lightweight cladding is gaining traction in the construction industry. With advancements in material science, the benefits of such cladding are increasing, and it is no longer necessary to use heavy materials such as masonry, concrete, metal panels, precast, porcelain, or even fiber cement to achieve the look of brick,...
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