Building Envelope and Interior Finishes Databook (Construction Databooks)

Detailed excerpts from the Construction Building Envelope and Interior Finishes Databook, a comprehensive technical manual for construction professionals. The reference covers specifications and best practices for the full spectrum of building elements, from foundational concrete and structural steel components to roofing, masonry, and carpentry. Significant attention is paid to finishing materials such, as various types of drywall systems, resilient and seamless flooring, and paint formulations for both normal and heavy industrial exposures. The compilation also provides crucial compliance and technical resources, including guidelines for sound control and acoustical performance (STC ratings), detailed construction checklists, and diagrams illustrating common hardware and door installation troubleshooting. Finally, the databook incorporates useful conversion charts and tables to address the ongoing transition to metric units in construction, alongside key requirements related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/civil_engineering_made_simpleProduced by:https://www.podcaistudio.com/