BWAF celebrates four more women leaders in AEC The Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation (BWAF) revealed the names of the remaining four candidates for its awards, which celebrates women in leadership roles in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC). The post BWAF celebrates four more women leaders in AEC appeared first on Construction Specifier. See Original Article …
Detroit developer breaks ground on Ford’s sustainable $5.6B EV hub Detroit-based construction company Walbridge has broken ground on Ford Motor Company’s $5.6 billion 1457-ha (3600-acre), environmentally friendly mega campus called BlueOval City, which will feature a new electric vehicle (EV) factory and a lithium-ion battery gigafactory in Stanton, Tennessee. The post Detroit developer breaks ground …
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Tips to Enhance Drawing and Spec Coordination for Better Built Projects with Deltek Why are accurate construction specifications so important? Clear and concise instructions prevent unnecessary RFIs, change orders, rework and other delays. Join us in this session where you’ll learn from an experienced spec writer tips on better coordinating drawings and specs, keys to …
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Next-gen sprayfoam systems: shifting to HFO blowing agents The push toward HFO-based spray foam blowing agent technology is the latest step in an ongoing evolution to phase out the use of chemicals known to harm the ozone and climate. In addition to reducing the negative Earth impacts of sprayfoam insulation and roofing materials, there are …
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CSI news and notes The CSI National Conference in Denver, Colorado, (October 12-14) will offer a must-attend opportunity to identify, analyze, and discuss the trends and events shaping the architecture, engineering, construction, and owner (AECO) industry. The post CSI news and notes appeared first on Construction Specifier. See Original Article Bridging form and function with …
Specifying acoustic ceilings and HVAC equipment Specifiers and architects seeking to ensure the mechanical equipment noise does not exceed the ceiling system’s ability to attenuate it can use a straightforward method defined in the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute’s (AHRI) Standard 885 (2008), Procedure for Estimating Occupied Space Sound Levels in the Application of Air …
Turn walls into windows with VacuMax™ Vacuum Insulating Glass VacuMax™ Vacuum Insulating Glass (VIG) by Vitro Architectural Glass is an innovative architectural glass that combines vacuum technology and Vitro glass substrates into an insulating glass unit (IGU) with exceptional insulation performance and R-values of R14+, rivaling that of traditional walls. The post Turn walls into …
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Ensuring quality in electrical construction More than two decades ago, the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) identified a need to clearly define good workmanship in electrical construction. At that time, NECA envisioned the industry benefits of addressing performance and quality issues that were subjective as provided in the National Electrical Code® (NEC). The post Ensuring …
Polyiso: more than just continuous insulation If building managers cannot adequately control water and moisture permeation within their wall assembly due to natural events and poor design, it can cause extensive damage, impact aesthetics, and contribute to poor indoor air quality (IAQ) and mold growth, which is proven to have harmful effects on the health …
University of Alabama team wins national PCI design competition with concrete beam A team from University of Alabama has won the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI)’s 2022 Engineering Design Competition, also known as the Big Beam competition. The post University of Alabama team wins national PCI design competition with concrete beam appeared first on Construction Specifier. …
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