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Walsh Kokosing, AECOM to lead Ohio-Kentucky bridge corridor project |
The joint venture (JV), Walsh Group and Kokosing (Walsh Kokosing), have been awarded the design-build contract for the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project, which will renovate a major gateway along Interstates 71 and 75 (I-71 and I-75) between Ohio and Kentucky, alongside the construction of a new companion bridge to reduce congestion.
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MBTA’s Green Line Extension contractors sue project’s engineer |
The joint venture (JV) of the four construction companies that worked on the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s (MBTA’s) Green Line Extension, has filed a lawsuit against the project's engineer, alleging the firm's designs led to increased project costs.
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Specifying and installing flashing around exterior wall openings |
A weathertight building enclosure is critical when it comes to preventing air leakage and water penetration. It also significantly impacts energy efficiency, indoor air quality (IAQ), and occupant comfort. Therefore, properly specifying and detailing the transitions between fenestration products and the surrounding wall conditions is extremely important.
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Building for the future with insulated metal panels |
Designing with IMPs gives project owners, architects, and contractors a competitive edge in today’s design-build market. Thanks to state-of-the-art technology, continuous panels outperform conventional construction systems in their efficiency and longevity, while contributing to the construction of eco-friendly architecture.
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DISCUSSIONS OF THE WEEK |
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AAMA 502-12 Robust Update Requirements |
AAMA 502-12 was updated to AAMA 502-21, and the grace period is over. AAMA 502-21 is a mandatory change that is more robust than the previous protocols. You should consider updating. If easier, you can have the architect contact me.
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Air Barrier Requirements/ Building Envelope Testing |
I’m working on some research related to air barrier requirements for energy code compliance and Building Envelope Testing (BET). Is there anything in MasterSpec/SpecLink that addresses the testing of the building thermal envelope to ASTM E779, ASTM E3158, ASTM E1827, or ANSI/RESNET/ICC 380? What Section(s) would normally contain those requirements?
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