What is not as well-known is how fire-rated floor doors play an essential role in passive fire protection. Building codes classify two types of doors for fire-rated openings in horizontal assemblies: fire-rated floor doors...
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Over the past five years, the commercial real estate industry has witnessed a surge in the acquisition of properties to be repurposed as laboratory space for the health sciences sector. This has involved renovations...
How to fix concrete flooring challenges
(06/02/2023)
Concrete floors are popular choices as they are extremely durable and long-lasting if installed, cured, and finished properly. However, issues can arise during or after installation, and construction professionals must know how to diagnose...
Presented by Bryce Given, this one-hour course will look at how high-performance architectural glass contributes to embodied carbon.
Presented by Shaun Katz, CSI from Detec Systems, this one hour course will cover Electronic Leak Detection (ELD) testing methods used for quality assurance of roofing and waterproofing membranes.
It is important to take all environmental factors and design choices into consideration before choosing a particular type of flooring as resinous flooring is not a one size fits all product. For example, some...
When evaluating flooring options for health-care centres, it is important to consider the need to reduce noise levels while maintaining high standards of cleanliness to provide safety and comfort to patients and providers.
Measuring wood’s moisture content
(07/30/2020)
Wood is an exceptionally versatile and attractive building material that has been used in construction for thousands of years. Wood’s advantages in construction are many. It is extremely strong in relation to its weight,...
There is a growing emphasis on biophilia, the principle of incorporating elements of nature into the built environment. Floorcoverings can contribute to biophilic design and help achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)...
Contemporary glass designers are transforming today’s walls and floors with stunning glass tile creations. Thanks to its reflective properties, glass tile helps to intensify light and colour. It is frostproof as well as resistant...
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