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How to Ensure Thermal Comfort in a Building

by Jon Wilde | Mar 9, 2020
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Engineers can run many simulations while observing the impact of different types of insulation increasing or lowering the supply flow rate, as well as modifying the supply temperature, to make sure thermal comfort is achieved in their designs.

Closing the Sustainability Gap in Construction

Globally, the construction industry fails in its efforts to improve sustainability when it comes to environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement practices.

Consider Human-Induced Vibration During Preconstruction

Modern designs that favor thinner slabs and wider column spacing are susceptible to all forms of vibration, human induced or otherwise. Using sophisticated structural design and analysis software is an effective way for engineers to test for and mitigate footfall and other vibrations at the design stage.

Contractors Deploy Temporary Solutions to Help Cold Storage Customers Add Capacity and Reduce Risks

Becoming a well-informed general contractor with the foresight to engage a temporary solutions partner long before the need is urgent sets the stage for seizing sales opportunities and solidifying the cold storage client relationship for the long-term.

Construction Starts to Slip Back in 2020, According to Dodge Data & Analytics

Dodge outlook report predicts economic slowdown to have broad-based impact on total construction growth.

A Cost-Efficient and Time-Saving Approach to Building Uber’s Skyports

Uber’s proposed aerial ridesharing terminals, or skyports, for launching and landing aircraft for the company’s app-based aerial taxi service will turn what was once science fiction into reality.

Review Feasibility Studies to Determine Future Projects

All types of large projects require very detailed studies. Contractors interested in specific types of projects should monitor feasibility planning and environmental studies. Here are a few upcoming project opportunities.

Combating Climate Change by Reducing Embodied Energy in the Built Environment

by Brent Trenga | Aug 31, 2019
Commercial | Industrial | Manufacturing | Markets

The building and construction industry is a significant consumer of non-renewable energy resources and is contributing to changing the earth’s environment in damaging and irreversible ways.

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Closing the Sustainability Gap in Construction

Consider Human-Induced Vibration During Preconstruction

Contractors Deploy Temporary Solutions to Help Cold Storage Customers Add Capacity and Reduce Risks

Construction Starts to Slip Back in 2020, According to Dodge Data & Analytics

A Cost-Efficient and Time-Saving Approach to Building Uber’s Skyports

Review Feasibility Studies to Determine Future Projects

Combating Climate Change by Reducing Embodied Energy in the Built Environment

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