In their usual process, BHMA members participated in a series of subcommittee meetings throughout 2021 and 2022, followed by steps to final approval set by ANSI, and published the updated standards in late 2022. The locks and applications in these updated standards are primarily used for heavy duty purposes...
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Dog kennels and shelters can be noisy places. The normally hard surfaces used for walls, floors, and ceilings can create an echo chamber where one dog’s barking can reverberate throughout the entire facility.
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This year, the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) reached an important milestone—it has been bridging the divide between various sectors of the building industry for seven decades now. In its bid to bring the “Four Cs” (i.e. clear, concise, correct, and complete) to project documentation and delivery, it has spent...
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Within modern construction, there is an exception to the inherent complexity of sustainability comparisons. Preventing air from traveling through the building enclosure in an uncontrolled manner provides unequivocal benefits
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The designer and specifier decide which of these roles the ceiling will take on in any project. The ceiling can assume all, none, or any combination of the four roles. It is possible for the partitions and floor slab to provide adequate isolation without a ceiling. Mechanical equipment can...
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Concrete floors are popular choices in certain spaces in a variety of finishes as they are long-lasting and extremely durable if the contractor has installed, cured, and finished them properly. However, issues can arise during or after installation, and construction professionals must know how to diagnose and fix these...
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For architects and designers specializing in institutional design, keeping children safe is an increasingly difficult task which can weigh heavy on one’s heart and mind. By balancing design and safety, along with incorporating better access controls, such as advanced rolling closures, architects can help prevent and defend against shooting...
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In 2020, general falls were the leading cause of preventable injuries and the tragic cause of more than 42,000 preventable deaths, according to the National Safety Council (NSC).1 By understanding the role design and flooring materials play in these preventable events, specifiers can improve safety.
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As an alternative to removing and replacing the original masonry—an approach that can negatively impact structural integrity—project teams and architects are encouraged to design an insulated facade layer with vapor barrier, creating a new enclosure that is watertight and energy efficient, and possibly more attractive. This raises a question...
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The design phase of a building project allows the design team to select fenestration systems that meet the needs of a project and set up the building for success during and after construction. Design teams must balance performance and practicality to achieve a successful installation while maintaining required fenestration...
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