One of the cardinal rules of roof design is to provide adequate slope for drainage of storm water off the roof.
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Frost and condensation inside a hospital expose costly thermal bridging issues and moisture control failures.
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PCTI’s new 250 m2 (2,700 sf) office space is comprised of two individual offices, a large, common workspace for numerous desks, and a considerable storage area. The most unique element of the space is its “sky” theme. With lots of window space, the open common space has blue walls...
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Over the nearly 30 years since this legislation was passed, a rash of innovations have been incorporated into hospital design and construction, including advanced seismic systems (such as seismic isolation, damping, and buckling-restrained braces), nonlinear analysis techniques, comprehensive nonstructural bracing, and performance-based evaluations. There is an increasing understanding that...
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Plaster ceilings are generally more prone to larger area failures compared to wall applications for several reasons. One primary factor is the sustained tensile forces experienced by the layers of plaster, lath, and lath fasteners due to their suspended self-weight from the point of installation onwards.
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For many, the term “fabric building” carries negative connotations of being a cheap or temporary option. For others, the exact same words are 100 percent positive, as this group understands that with the right approach, fabric cladding brings a multitude of potential benefits to the table.
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Given continual advances in glazing technology, specifiers need expert resources to select the most optimal glazing systems for their projects. The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated the IGMA TM-3000, North American Glazing Guidelines for Sealed Insulated Glass Units for Commercial and Residential Use, which can be...
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Across the globe, many businesses are working towards becoming completely zero waste. The Zero Waste International Alliance (ZWIA) defines this as “the conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials without burning and with no discharges to land, water,...
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Cable railings are one of the most effective building solutions available for promoting aesthetics while maintaining utmost safety and security. During the construction phase, these railings provide temporary safety barriers on scaffolding, elevated platforms, and open edges, ensuring worker safety while maintaining a professional appearance.
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A specifier plays a critical role in ensuring buildings are designed and constructed to meet and exceed the needs of the people using those spaces. Many design elements go into every stage of the construction process, from initial drawings to materials selection, but there is one building design aspect...
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