Steel’s versatility and durability make it a suitable building material for various construction projects and applications. For cladding and roofing applications, there are different types of sheet steel assemblies, ranging from the simplest single-sheet...
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In any firefighting operation, the primary objective is to rescue building occupants. However, fire confinement, where firefighters use water or another extinguishing agent to limit the fire to one area, is also crucial.
When someone enters an enclosed room, whether it is a private office or conference room, there is an expectation he or she is achieving not only visual privacy, but also sound privacy.
Moisture management through drainage
(09/20/2017)
There are many products on the construction market aimed at moisture management, from traditional felt paper, rainscreen systems, and caulks to sealants and self-adhered flashing membranes. However, as design/construction professionals race to keep walls...
The passive path to zero energy
(09/19/2017)
The smoothest path to net zero is through passive building certification, because a passive building is a complete system with quality assurance built into the system, rather than a collection of discrete programs. The...
Regulatory requirements have become increasingly stringent across nearly every industry in North America. Perhaps no sphere has felt the impact of these tightened standards more than pharmaceutical and food manufacturing.
How IMPs offer durability, efficiency, and esthetics
(09/13/2017)
Insulated metal panels (IMPs) are used across Canada, but have traditionally been most commonly used for cold storage facilities in the food industry—specifically Québec, Ontario, and British Columbia—mainly due to higher populations within these...
Everyone wants ‘better’ things—better homes, better schools, and better quality of life—but defining what exactly constitutes an improvement is not always easy. The grass is not always greener on the other side of the...
The Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) is pursuing research that will clarify the benefits of using pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape in the construction industry.
Constructing a better knowledge base in Rhode Island
(09/05/2017)
Registration is still open for CONSTRUCT & the CSI Annual Convention, coming to Providence’s Rhode Island Convention Center from September 13 to 15.
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