Tag Archives: Division 09

Aluminum curtain wall coatings on 21^st century façades

December 4, 2015

Skyscraper cities, while conceptually rooted in mid-20th century architecture, are being reinvented to appeal to a new generation—and a new market. Their design is a topic of enduring interest in the world of architecture.

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Fluid-applied thermal break coatings 101

December 2, 2015

Architects designing with concrete balconies, cantilevered beams, roof penetrations, parapets, canopies, spandrel glass, and other ornamental architectural features are often limited in executing these design elements because they can create thermal bridges that extend beyond the insulation systems within the building envelope.

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Concrete Floors: Are ‘sealed’ and ‘polished’ synonymous?

October 6, 2015

The continued rise in popularity of polished concrete floors, combined with a spate of new ‘polishing’ products, has created a perfect storm for construction specifiers. The industry has responded by releasing a new standard to measure and evaluate these surfaces.

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Building Quieter: Achieving the fine line between aesthetics and acoustics in wall and ceiling specifications

October 5, 2015

Design/construction teams are constantly balancing the desire for a high-quality look and feel with adherence to acoustical requirements and project budgets. This is especially true when it comes to wall and ceiling choices.

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IT for Healthcare: The importance of low-voltage infrastructure

September 30, 2015

Progressive healthcare organizations realize the vital role of their facilities’ low-voltage information technology (IT) infrastructure and have taken a holistic view of the many systems needed. This is especially important during new construction or renovation projects to ensure nothing is compromised during the process.

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