You may have heard the term thermal bridging before, but do you know what it means? In the same way a bridge gives people easy access across a waterway, a thermal bridge gives energy an easy path to travel through a building envelope. What is Thermal Bridging? It is said that the building envelope...
In the world of commercial construction, we all want to avoid unnecessary delays. However, no one wants to fall victim to the stigma of running behind on a job. There are many methods — high level and granular– to save you time on the job site. In this article, we’re going to visit some of...
In the year 2000, the International Code Council created a building code known as the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). This was to require a certain level of responsible energy efficiency in regard to design and construction. Since then, many strides have been made in various areas of construction (both commercial and residential). The industry has...
As a contractor or architect, you understand why the building envelope is one of the most crucial aspects of an energy-efficient design. Not only does an adequately devised and constructed building envelope reduce costs and the consumption of energy, but it also allows for better control over the temperatures within the various spaces of the...
The current demands of today’s energy codes and design requirements create constructional dilemmas that developers must overcome with each new project. Building an energy-efficient structure and thermal break are two of the significant difficulties in the commercial building industry. The ASHRAE 90.1 standard (the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers) has been a...
This blog is the second installment of a “SMARTci 3 In 1 System” 3-piece series looking at the effects of the pandemic and economic turndown and how the SMARTci 3 in 1 System offers the best practice solution to various problems the commercial building industry is facing. Click here for the first installment in the...
This article is the first installment of a “SMARTci 3 In 1 System” 3-piece series looking at the effects of the pandemic and how the SMARTci 3 in 1 System offers the best practice solution to various problems the commercial building industry is currently facing. A year after the historic 2020 global pandemic began, COVID-19...
Environmental Sustainability and Healthy Buildings Sustainability has become a large factor in most aspects of modern life, including the commercial building industry. It is important to understand the long-term effects and impact products and materials have on our environment. Intricately related to public health and safety, improving sustainability goals is more prevalent now than ever...
In today’s world, more owners and developers are focused on energy efficiency than ever before. Continuous insulation is a great alternative to traditional building materials to achieve energy efficiency. Insulation within your building is the first place you should take a closer look when looking at your building’s thermal efficiency. Utilizing continuous insulation on your...
In the commercial building industry, Z-girts have been used for centuries. Applications include providing lateral support, resisting wind and dead loads, and connecting structural framing to cladding. Due to the increased concern for thermal efficiency along with advancements in technology and design, we have seen several changes to the materials used in Z-shaped girts. In...
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