Resiliency, Edgar says, refers to a building’s ability to withstand, respond to and recover rapidly from extreme events in a cost-effective manner.Ĭompare materials: A key characteristic of resilient building materials is the strength-to-weight ratio. “When it comes to framing, there is no more resilient option than cold-formed steel framing,” writes Jen Edgar, ClarkDietrich corporate product manager, in an article for Metal Construction News. “Clients increasingly are asking for projects that resist extreme weather.”Ĭollect data: Kralik recommends first collecting background data to create a baseline, and considering projections of future climatic stressors such as flooding and fires.įocus on performance: CFS offers a number of material characteristics and performance attributes that enable a building to withstand the demands on a structure as a result of such major events as fire, earthquakes and high wind.
“Contractors, service providers and suppliers should make a plan for sustainability practices before shovels hit dirt,” says Construction Dive. That allows contractors and framing subcontractors to generate extra revenue on their projects - or even pass along the savings to the building owner. Instead of going to a landfill, CFS can be sold as scrap to be recycled into more steel products, such as cars and studs for other buildings. Generate revenue: Steel’s sustainability can also generate revenue. Components are fabricated off-site and cut to precise specifications, which further eliminates material waste. Through panelization, CFS panels can be delivered to building sites ready to assemble with little to no waste. Reduce waste: When working with CFS, contractors can reduce waste by streamlining the manufacturing and installation process. Materials directed to landfills should also be documented.” “Set targets for reducing, repurposing and recycling these components, and measure against those targets as the project progresses to ensure everything is on track. “Create an inventory with a plan for all the project materials and specify low- or zero-carbon options where possible,” says Construction Dive. Tip #1: Reduce, Repurpose or Recycle Materials
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