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Quality assurance of waterproofing

For roofs, concrete assemblies, and mechanical systems, there is an established tradition of testing and inspection to verify both the material installation and construction meet the specified design criteria. Owners usually accept this without hesitation, and are ready to pay for the expenses.

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Create and conserve: Smartly designed commercial structures do both

Once a novel and expensive prospect, sustainable construction practices have now become commonplace. In the past 10 years, advances in materials and applications have propelled the industry forward and now allow one to not only construct better performing commercial facilities but to respect and protect the environment while doing so. The creation and saving of energy must go hand-in-hand to really make a noteworthy difference.

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Brick association calls for award entries

The Brick Industry Association (BIA) is calling for nominations for the 2018 Brick in Architecture Awards, a national architectural design competition. BIA’s annual awards honor innovative and sustainable architecture where clay brick products are employed as the predominant (more than 50 percent) exterior building or paving material.

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