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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

Estimated improvements in residential and commercial energy codes, 19752022. Energy Information Administration, residential and commercial buildings account for approximately 27.6 Commonly used in residential and commercial buildings, it helps identify air barrier weaknesses and improve energy efficiency. According to the U.S.

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Indoor Air Quality Road Map: A Smart Range Hood

Pro Builder

In 2015, as part of its Research-to-Market program , Building America launched a comprehensive strategy to develop a quiet, energy-efficient range hood that could be rated on its effectiveness at removing air pollutants from the kitchen. . Photo: courtesy Building America Program. Why Bringing Fresh Air Into a House Is a Big Deal.

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The First BREEAM USA Certification

Green Building Law Update

Macerich, a leading owner, operator and developer of major retail real estate with a portfolio of over 50 shopping malls, also earned the #1 GRESB ranking in the North America Retail Sector in 2016 for the second consecutive year. based LEED certification consultancy headed by Barry Giles. The Oaks, a 1.3

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PSMJ Resources Blog: Residential Construction Continues to Struggle

PSMJ Resources

Residential Construction Continues to Struggle. New residential construction spending has been inching upward for the past three months. The forecast is for residential construction spending to fall 6.0% Scarlett Consulting. Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA). Residential Construction Continues to Struggle.

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Concrete calculator

GCP Applied Technologies

Residential buildings. Consultant. North America customer service: 1-877-4AD-MIX (1-877-423-6491). Retail buildings. Sports stadiums. Concrete calculator for macro synthetic fibers. Architects. Contractor. Contractor. Precast producer. Subcontractor. Product Applications. Architectural finish.

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Streamlining international construction projects

GCP Applied Technologies

Design Advantage team of construction specialists can consult with you early on to help ensure a smooth process. . Residential buildings. Consultant. North America customer service: 1-877-4AD-MIX (1-877-423-6491). Are you planning a new international building project? Our Blue360? Design Advantage. GCP0170 DA Blog #8.

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Concrete mix design

GCP Applied Technologies

While specifications for large commercial projects often limit how much water can be added to the concrete mix, there are often no slump limits or controls over the amount of water added for small commercial and residential projects. Residential buildings. Consultant. read more. . Determining how to use the correct mix design.