Published on August 15, 2019 by Marie McCarthy
The School of Building at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid says mineral wool waste can be used instead of reinforced fibers in construction. Mineral wool is an insulation made from molten glass, stone or industrial waste that is spun into a fibre-like structure.
Published on August 15, 2019 by Marie McCarthy
Construction takes laser focus – attention to detail, exact measurements, precise calculations and scrupulous mechanics are critical to a project’s success. Laser technology makes a project even easier by taking the guess work out of measuring and constructing models.
Published on August 15, 2019 by Marie McCarthy
There are thousands of workers across job sites across New York City. The Big Apple has had a busy construction scene for the past few years, and with more jobs and more employees, come more accidents.
Published on August 9, 2019 by Sara Chauvette
Michigan code officials must complete the state-required continuing education by 9/16 every three years to maintain your license.
Published on July 31, 2019 by Nick Walsh
Under a new proposed bill, Florida’s construction and agriculture employers could be required to train outdoor employees on how to avoid heat-related illnesses. This heat-illness prevention bill would set a standard for outdoor workers to be given plenty of drinking water and access to shade with 10-minute rest breaks after 2 hours of outside work.
Published on July 31, 2019 by Nick Walsh
Here is an excerpt of our 1-hour online course “Thermal & Moisture Protection: Keeping the Weather Out” with Roger Peck. Understand how protecting against water damage is a major concern in many building projects. Keep your clients dry and your profits high with practical moisture and weather solutions.
Published on July 31, 2019 by Nick Walsh
This one-hour course by Instructor Roger Peck will help you understand the importance of circulation pathways and ADA requirements for lodging, dining, courthouse, and public transportation facilities.
Published on July 30, 2019 by Nick Walsh
According to the Wall Street Journal, “ Venture investment in private construction-technology companies leaped to 6.1 billion in 2018, from $352.1 million in 2016. With $4.3 billion invested as of late June, 2019 is on track to be another record year.
Construction companies have been encountering labor shortages, pushing them to look for ways to build faster and cheaper.
Published on June 14, 2019 by Sara Chauvette
Workers often fail to assemble structures in accordance with properly written plans. Too often, workers are uneducated about proper construction of building systems and the use of materials per the manufacturer’s recommendations and reasonable “best practices” for construction of homes and buildings in coastal, mountainous or areas with relatively high humidity. Thermal and moisture protection is the entire country’s problem!
Published on June 14, 2019 by Sara Chauvette
Those selecting details of building assemblies must consider many variables, not the least of which are reasonably expected weather and climate conditions. Expected temperatures, humidity normally experienced, average amounts of rain and snow, the prevailing directions from which these come and where drifts normally occur are all pieces of predictable weather conditions. Depending on available financing, unusual occurrences like tornadoes, hurricanes, 50-year and 100-year floods can also be planned for during the design process. The direction each wall will face and existing drainage patterns on the site, which hopefully direct water away from the building, will affect design choices for exterior wall detailing. Even where vapor barriers need to be specifically located within wall and roof systems will vary based on prevailing climate conditions.
