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| Five common failures in curtain wall installation |
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| Curtain wall installation requirements, means, methods, and materials continue to evolve, yet many of the basics remain the same. Here are some of the critical areas to focus on for a successful curtain wall installation. |
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| Wood ceilings combine beauty with performance |
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| Wood ceilings can not only provide inviting, eye-catching aesthetics, but also effective acoustical control, making them a versatile and functional design element. To obtain the acoustic benefits, the panels must be perforated and backed with a sound-absorbing material. By combining beauty with performance, wood ceilings are well-suited for use in applications ranging from retail, healthcare, hospitality, office environments, and higher education to lobbies, entryways, and conference rooms.
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| WHAT DO YOU THINK? SUSTAINABLE DESIGN |
| Sustainability is one of the hottest topics in construction. The cover story in the January issue of The Construction Specifier, “Cement and Concrete, Still Outperforming in the Sustainability Era,” focuses on how sustainable design is motivating designers and builders to re-evaluate their methods and materials. What tried and true, or emerging sustainable building technology, is currently having the most impact on the work you do? |
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| MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENTS, EFFICIENCIES, AND LIMITATIONS |
| Master services agreements (MSA) are a convenient type of contract in which an owner or other entity contracts for services or work under an umbrella agreement—the MSA—that initially does not include scope, schedule, or compensation terms. The base MSA includes all the other basic contractual provisions. |
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