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The Professor: Building Construction

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In this group, we'll discuss all things building construction. What are the lessons of recent fires? What have past fires taught us?. What are the developing trends in construction that will impact our ability to fight future fires?

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Engineered Lumber in Fire Conditions 1 Reply

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Comment by Jordan A. Guilliams on February 1, 2010 at 1:06pm: Need some good stuff for a presentation. I'm in an education methodology class and don't want to lead anyone astray. Any info. will help. (web sites, books, power points)

Comment by troy kerckhove on March 23, 2009 at 4:05pm: Putting a building const. class together. Looking for a picture of firefighter standing on the floor of type 4 with the wall missing. Floor sagging and rafter exposed. thanks

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