Tag: Testing
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New FGIA Document Enhances Testing for Multi-Track Doors, Windows
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released a new specification applicable for use in testing and rating horizontal sliding windows and sliding doors based upon the sash/panel size and interlocking conditions present in the tested samples. AAMA 517-25, Specification for Air/Water Penetration Resistance, and Structural Load Performance of Multi-Track Doors and Windows, a new…
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The Untapped Potential: Why Standardized Street Sweeper Testing is a Win-Win for All
Street sweepers stand to gain significant recognition as a leading solution for stormwater pollutant removal, but realizing this potential hinges on robust, standardized testing. Currently, a gap exists in the data available to stormwater professionals, hindering their ability to fully appreciate and leverage the capabilities of modern sweepers. The benefits of rigorous testing are multifaceted.…
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Why testing for mould is good for your home and your health
Testing for mould is a quick and simple way to identify where unwanted damp is creeping into parts of your home. The sooner an issue is recognised the sooner it can be dealt with. And the sooner it is dealt with the less likely you are to see mould making an unwelcome appearance. Once damp…
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Why testing for mould is good for your home and your health
Testing for mould is a quick and simple way to identify where unwanted damp is creeping into parts of your home. The sooner an issue is recognised the sooner it can be dealt with. And the sooner it is dealt with the less likely you are to see mould making an unwelcome appearance. Once damp…
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Testing Veras, an AI Visualization Tool
Creating stunning visualizations of buildings and environments requires knowledge and skills, regardless of the fantastic tools designers have at their disposal. How about using generative AI to do the same without much special training or experience? I stumbled upon Veras®, an AI tool from Evolve Lab. Veras is an AI-powered visualization add-in for SketchUp®, Revit® & Rhinoceros® that…
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Testing Robotic Cleanup on a Construction Site
A group of people had gathered at a construction site in Vantaa, Finland, on February 25, 2019. On the floor of a large room, a robot was blinking lights, apparently waiting for instructions on what to do next. This was the first test of an industry-grade cleaning robot for construction sites. The test was the…
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Why is Sensory Testing Important?
It doesn’t matter whether you are a start-up or a superbrand, sensory research and testing can help your company gain valuable knowledge that will help you to improve your product. Thorough sensory research can not only establish exactly where your product fits in to the marketplace, it can also help you to refine your product…