Navigating automated fault detection and diagnostics

September 25, 2014

The U.S. market for building automation equipment is set to increase by more than 40 percent within the next five years. Buildings have become more intelligent, and engineers and energy managers have millions of data points on building operations within their control systems.

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Using daylight analysis in building envelope strategies

September 23, 2014

Structures of all sizes can benefit from bringing natural light into a space and connecting the building’s occupants to the outside environment. The use of natural light on its own, or integrated with architectural lighting, provides energy savings and creates an aesthetic environment.

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Waterproofing for CMUs: What About Stucco?

September 16, 2014

In the July 2014 issue of The Construction Specifier, we published the article, “Durable Waterproofing for Concrete Masonry Walls: Redundancy Required,” by Robert M. Chamra, EIT and Beth Anne Feero. A month later, we received the following e-mail from G. Michael Starks, president of the Florida Lath &...

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New Arkansas Music Pavilion opens on a good note

September 12, 2014

Walton Arts Center (WAC) purchased the Arkansas Music Pavilion (AMP) in February 2011 with the goal of expanding the venue to serve a broader and more diverse audience. The AMP operated at the Washington County Fairgrounds after moving from the Northwest Arkansas (NWA) Mall in 2012.

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ASTM standards for correctional facilities

September 4, 2014

There have been numerous standards sponsored by ASTM Committee F-33 on Detention and Correctional Facilities. Familiarity and being able to adhere to these standards is a must.

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Specifying successful systems for detention facilities

September 4, 2014

The construction of detention and correctional facilities can be complex. In addition to standard construction materials and practice, these buildings are designed with a multitude of special materials and systems, known collectively as ‘detention equipment.’

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Finish failure

September 4, 2014

Elastomeric wall coatings (EWCs) are an important part of new and remedial construction, protecting cladding from water penetration. Assuming they are properly applied, premature failures of EWCs typically involve their manufacturing formulation.

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Solar Power: Focusing on quality and long-term reliability

September 4, 2014

For construction specifiers making client recommendations when moving to a renewable energy system, photovoltaic (PV) solar power can be a daunting challenge. This is especially the case when one only considers the impressions of earlier years that do not reflect today’s economic picture.

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Stay in Control: Specifying building automation systems for cost savings

September 3, 2014

Building automation systems (BAS) have evolved rapidly over the past several decades, expanding beyond HVAC alone to monitoring and controlling numerous other building systems.

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What do you mean by ‘polyurethane?’

September 3, 2014

Polyurethanes have the broadest range of any product group, but they tend to combine toughness and flexibility with adhesive properties. This article examines the chemistry behind these coatings, seeking to give specifiers the information needed to select the right material for a project.

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