Tag Archives: Division 01

Hurricane Ian’s aftermath: Code-approved lessons and results

August 17, 2023

Advancements in hurricane building science, continuous code improvements, and the success of code-approved products have made it possible to design more resilient structures in hurricane zones. The widely acclaimed success of Babcock Ranch, a solar-powered community 32 km (20 mi) inland from Ft. Myers, is a testament to how far the building and testing industry has come.

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Considerations for fire protection in specifying metal building systems

May 11, 2023

Fire protection of metal buildings is a top-of-mind topic for many designers and specifiers. This is evident in the technical queries submitted to the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA).

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Essential structural considerations in roof design

April 20, 2023

Design professionals often work in isolation, with each discipline (architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical) working exclusively on their own discipline, and only getting together after they have completed most of their individual design contribution to coordinate dimensions. Crucial data is unintentionally missed, and this can significantly affect the structural design of roof systems.

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Why fire sprinklers belong above suspended drop-out ceilings

June 7, 2022

Drop-out ceilings provide an alternative to ‘poke-through’ sprinkler installations and avoid the need to install drops from sprinkler mains so sprinklers can penetrate the ceiling and discharge water into the room below. This enables drop-out ceilings to be used in situations where penetrating sprinklers are not the optimum solution.

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Rooftop stormwater management technologies: Climate change adaptation and resilience

April 14, 2022

In June, the Pacific Northwest suffered from a heat dome, which set all-time heat records in seven states and caused hundreds of deaths.

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