Why Standard Hardware Fails in Corrosive Building Environments

Hardware that performs reliably in an ordinary commercial building may have a much shorter service life in a coastal warehouse, humid industrial facility or food-processing plant. Salt, moisture and cleaning chemicals create conditions that standard metal finishes and moving assemblies may not withstand. For commercial construction teams, the consequences extend beyond a rusty component. Premature […] <p>The post Why Standard Hardware Fails in Corrosive Building Environments first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Why AV Systems Should Be Planned Early in Commercial Building Design

The post Why AV Systems Should Be Planned Early in Commercial Building Design appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Audiovisual technology has become an important part of modern commercial buildings. Meeting rooms, conference spaces, offices, studios and other professional environments increasingly depend on displays, conferencing equipment, control systems, networked audio and other connected technologies. Despite this, AV is sometimes treated as equipment that can be selected and installed toward the end of a construction […]

Case study: King’s Lynn Library by Hudson Architects

The Architects’ Journal Case study: King’s Lynn Library by Hudson Architects Hudson Architects has transformed a disused commercial building into a light-filled civic landmark in the heart of the historic Norfolk town. Photography by Fred Howarth The post Case study: King’s Lynn Library by Hudson Architects appeared first on The Architects’ Journal AJ Contributor

ASHRAE plans standalone carbon framework

The decision marks a new approach to ASHRAE's flagship commercial building energy standard. See the details here. The post ASHRAE plans standalone carbon framework appeared first on Construction Specifier.

Ground broken on final tower at World Trade Centre site

Ground has broken on the final commercial building at the World Trade Center campus redevelopment in Manhattan. It will take the place of Two World Trade Center, the south tower… The post Ground broken on final tower at World Trade Centre site appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Technical overview of F&T Terrix F&T Terrix materials for commercial building sites, new builds and restoration.

Technical overview of F&T Terrix F&T Terrix materials for commercial building sites, new builds and restoration.

How do you determine the most cost-effective foundation type for a commercial building when dealing with variable ground conditions?