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Innovative firestopping solutions for building joints |
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HotRod XL is a fire-rated wall mount deflection bead that provides 1- and 2-hour fire-ratings for both dynamic and static joints for fluted deck and concrete assemblies according to the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 2079, Tests for Fire Resistance of Building Joint Systems, 5th Edition (for both standard walls and shaft walls).
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Calculating and templating a masonry opening |
Jack arches are a structural element in masonry construction that builders have used for centuries. Also known as flat or straight arches, they are structural elements that provide support at openings in masonry.
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DISCUSSIONS OF THE WEEK |
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DEPARTMENT STRUCTURE OF YOUR FIRM |
We have a standalone Specs department at my firm, which works great because we collaborate with all the design segments. Recently, a colleague mentioned merging with other departments, or even sitting physically next to them, may create synergy. How are your teams organized?
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CONTRACTOR SELECTION ON GOVERNMENT-FUNDED PROJECTS |
My client is about to advertise for bids on a building project, which in addition to meeting state purchasing requirements is partially funded with federal relief money. There is consideration for requesting competitive sealed proposals (best value) due to current challenges in the supply chain. Obviously, awarding this type of contract takes more time than a private owner would, which increases price risk. I’m interested in any common-sense solutions which satisfy the purchasing requirement without overburdening the budget or later being unprepared for dealing with a request for increases which could not be anticipated.
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MORE FROM THE CONSTRUCTION SPECIFIER |
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UPCOMING DEMO-CASTS |
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Superior Cut Stone™
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Superior Concrete |
May 12 @ 1 PM ET |
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Designing Smarter Places of Learning – Efficient Design of Learning Environments in Structural Steel
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New Millennium |
May 19 @ 1 PM ET |
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Keys to Using Data to Drive Better Designs
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Deltek |
May 25 @ 1 PM ET |
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