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11 Advantages Of Fabric Buildings

Construction Marketing

Since fabric buildings are tensile structures, the membrane can be pulled into a three-dimensional surface for developing shading, a roof, or a decorative component. Simply put, they’re a building made of all-steel frames and tarp covers or fabric material. Read on to learn about the advantages of fabric buildings.

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Greenbuild – The Target Rich Environment for Green People

Green Building Law Update

Greenbuild has become much more than only “green building” as sustainability has become woven into the fabric of business, the conference has evolved into the watering hole for leaders across the entire environmental industrial complex. Greenbuild 2019 in Atlanta will be “the” target rich environment for green people this year.

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Material health: Metal fabric in healthcare design

Construction Specifier

By Dale Payne Photos ©Moris Moreno Photography/courtesy GKD Metal Fabrics Pandemic-level illness, a nationwide mental health crisis, and healthcare worker burnout are fueling a reimagined future for America’s healthcare infrastructure. Why metal fabric? percent annually this year and next.

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Exploiting the virtues of metal fabric in rooftop design

Construction Specifier

Photos courtesy GKD Metal Fabrics. Building products must be weather-resistant and ultraviolet-resistant (UV-resistant), to combat the damaging effects of sunlight; they should also be corrosion-resistant when used in coastal environments and other harsh climates.

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Maximizing Efficiency and Aesthetics: The Role of Materials in Commercial Building Design

Construction Marketing

Acoustic Panels: Soundproofing for a Productive Work Environment In commercial buildings where noise control is a priority, acoustic panels are an essential component. Acoustic and sound proof panels are designed to absorb sound waves, reducing reverberation and creating a more comfortable and productive work environment.

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Trending: The Rise of Prefab and Modular Commercial Construction Techniques

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Not all that long ago, when I was still a young laborer in the field, many items such as millwork, ductwork and mechanical components were still frequently fabricated on the job site. Back then, many “old timers” predicted prefabrication was the future.

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Several Viewpoint Clients among ENR’s Best Construction Projects of 2017

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Every one of the projects on ENR’s list demonstrated the team’s ability to do great work despite challenging environments and circumstances, collaboration at a higher level in order to complete projects at an accelerated pace, and impeccable safety achievements. DPR Construction, KT Fabrication and University Mechanical & Engineering.

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