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| AIA opposes ICC proposal that would jeopardize climate action |
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| The American Institute of Architects (AIA) believes a proposal from the International Code Council (ICC) would jeopardize the implementation of codes necessary for climate action. |
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| Redefining Rooftop Storm and Hail Resistance with DensDeck® StormX™ Prime Roof Boards
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| Role of air barriers in mitigating disease transmission |
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The COVID-19 pandemic has reintroduced the importance of infection control in the built environment. Many design-, and construction-related industry groups have been working hard to understand other ways to prevent the spread in enclosed spaces. |
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| Using masonry for wet flood-proofing |
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| The design intent of wet flood-proofing is to permit flood waters to enter and exit the structure freely and enable the waters to rise and fall evenly inside the building in the same rate and manner as on the outside. The building is constructed with flood-resistant materials like masonry. They can be maintained to provide an attractive look before a flood event, and can also be easily restored to their original condition at minimal cost.
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| Project News |
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| Philadelphia library creates warm, inviting space with wood |
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| Located at the nexus of Temple University’s main campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the 20,439-m2 (220,000 sf) Charles Library serves as a central point of intersection between students, faculty, staff, and the surrounding community. To impart a warm, inviting, natural look, the design team chose custom wood panelized linear ceiling and wall systems. |
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| Inside CSI |
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| CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS CONTINUING EDUCATION IN-PERSON CLASS: KEY TAKEAWAYS |
| Recently, I attended a six-hour in-person continuing education class for my state’s construction supervisors license renewal. Here are some interesting takeaways from the experience. Given the past nine months of shutdowns, endless webinars, and virtual meetings/conferences, it was refreshing to be at a location outside of my home or office with other people. With proper safety measures in place such as masks, physically distanced learning spaces, and a limited group size, I felt comfortable learning in this environment.
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