$69M project to build immersive museum beneath Lincoln Memorial The National Park Service has awarded a contract worth nearly $69 million to add an immersive museum beneath the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., as well as upgrades to enhance visitor experience. The post $69M project to build immersive museum beneath Lincoln Memorial appeared first on …
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Building science: The process of mitigating mold and moisture The only way to truly prevent mold growth in a building is with careful management of humidity, condensation, and water intrusion via building envelope leaks, floods, or plumbing failures. For this reason, the risk of recurring mold growth must be addressed, not only by prompt repairs, …
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Project Innovation & Delivery This AGC Project Delivery page serves as a construction industry resource for information related to construction project delivery. Project delivery–specific information is located below and with additional resources included on the right side of this page. You may also be interested in the AGC Policy Statement on Project Delivery Systems.See Original …
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Why and how to employ air curtains at industrial doorways Air curtains separate the indoor and outdoor environment at open doorways; for example, they can prevent warm air from entering the workplace in summer. In winter, air curtains can not only prevent cold air infiltration through open doorways, but they can also employ electric, steam, …
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Essential structural considerations in roof design Design professionals often work in isolation, with each discipline (architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical) working exclusively on their own discipline, and only getting together after they have completed most of their individual design contribution to coordinate dimensions. Crucial data is unintentionally missed, and this can significantly affect the structural …
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Labor and space-saving noise control MarinoWARE® brings innovative products to market for the steel framing industry. Controlling noise and labor is essential for environmental health, safety, and quality, so the SoundGuard® Framing System was expertly designed to provide a noise control solution that also delivers cost and space-saving benefits. The post Labor and space-saving noise …
LEGO breaks ground on $1B carbon-neutral factory in Virginia Representing an investment worth $1 billion, the LEGO Group recently broke ground on its new carbon-neutral run factory in Chesterfield County near Richmond, Virginia. The post LEGO breaks ground on $1B carbon-neutral factory in Virginia appeared first on Construction Specifier. See Original Article San Francisco apartment …
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On the rise: Securing entrance ways with retrofits Physical security retrofit is not as simple as it used to be. With today’s health compliance mandates and growing social upheaval, physical security upgrades must transcend previous technologies which only focused on minimizing organizational risks in corporate office buildings. The post On the rise: Securing entrance ways …
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Spray foam: A solution for efficiency, resiliency & design flexibility One material that architects are utilizing more is spray polyurethane foam. Spray foam keeps a building cooler in summer and warmer in winter. By conserving energy, it reduces harmful greenhouse gas emissions and provides meaningful energy savings. The post Spray foam: A solution for efficiency, …
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