One of the first projects I was on the architect asked us if the firestopping material was installed in the movie theatre. Because I was new I had no idea was this crucial element to the building life safety systems were. So what exactly is … [Read more...] about Firestopping In Construction and Buildings
Division 07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection
Basics of Building Envelope Construction
Your building envelope is just as important as the interiors. Keeping the weather out and the comfort in is the primary role for your envelope. As a builder you should be focused on quality to this vital building component, holes and improper … [Read more...] about Basics of Building Envelope Construction
Beating the Construction Labour Shortage
It doesn’t matter where you look nowadays there are headlines in the news daily telling us about the labour shortage. It’s a real problem and one that likely won’t be going away anytime soon. Since this is the case, we thought we’d help you out with … [Read more...] about Beating the Construction Labour Shortage
Video Roundup – Fireproofing and Intumescent Paint
Sprayed fireproofing and intumescent paint are found on many construction projects across North America and the World. These products provide a protection around many different types of material from fire, and, can give inhabitants of the building … [Read more...] about Video Roundup – Fireproofing and Intumescent Paint
Learning How to Caulk
One of the most useful skills thats helped countless times as I've been battling with people over deficiencies was taught to me in my first year in construction. One of the older superintendents I was working with told me that he was going to teach … [Read more...] about Learning How to Caulk
Air Tightness in Buildings
A few months ago I had a chance to watch John Straube in a presentation about building envelope. For those of you that have the opportunity to view one of his lectures I strongly suggest it. They are engaging and the content that he teaches is very … [Read more...] about Air Tightness in Buildings