Construction Specifier

MARCH 11, 2024

Failure of plaster ceiling due to additional weight of attached metal and wood ceilings. Plaster ceilings are often found during renovations and assessments of older buildings. During the 18 th to the mid-20 th centuries, lath and plaster construction was widely used to finish interior walls and ceilings.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2024

Bradley Company broadens its popular Euro Style Restroom Partition Collection with two new ultra-private models that extend from floor to ceiling, creating a spectacular backdrop – and refined personal retreat – in commercial washrooms. Advanced new materials and sturdy construction make these partitions as long-lasting as they are beautiful.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 22, 2024

Honored as a 2024 Outstanding Project by Learning By Design Houston’s new Thompson Intermediate School features a modern, high-performance interior with Rockfon acoustic stone wool ceiling panels. In 2017, many Pasadena Independent School District (PISD) buildings were severely damaged by flooding caused during Hurricane Harvey.

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The Pro Builder

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The New American Home (TNAH) 2023 not only showcases stunning design and views of the Las Vegas Valley but also serves as a model of high performance in home design, from the home's natural resource efficiencies and renewable energy systems to the healthy, comfortable indoor environment it provides for its owners.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

A high-performance building envelope minimizes thermal bridging, enhancing interior thermal comfort with substantial R values at the roof and walls. The building’s energy use intensity (EUI) is reduced to 23, a 71 percent decrease from the baseline, thanks to efficient building systems and envelope design.

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Wolgast Corporation

MARCH 15, 2023

When I did an online image search for “modern office design”, I saw neutral color schemes of black, grey, white, or brown with a pop of accent color, minimalism, ergonomic furniture, biophilic décor, textured walls, glass dividers, natural light, and acoustic ceiling systems. Call us today! 800-WOLGAST | www.wolgast.com

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 16, 2024

the innovative world leader in claddings, air barriers, coatings, and restoration systems, has broken ground on a new manufacturing facility in Muncipio de Dalina, Victoria, Nuevo Leon. This system will not only promote sustainability but also enable the tracking of collected rainwater for metric evaluation.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Rockfon , part of ROCKWOOL Group, celebrates 10 years of providing the North American market with a complete portfolio of ceiling system solutions that includes acoustic stone wool and metal ceiling panels, ceiling suspension systems and accessories. Responding to increased demand, Rockfon opened its U.S.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

A low-slung front façade includes a “concealed” garage and uses a combination of handmade bricks and traditional Japanese shou sugi ban siding, both of which also appear on select interior walls. The stair sits between a handmade brick wall and a wall of shou sugi ban siding like those on the exterior.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 13, 2023

Paulson Center is a new multipurpose campus building aligned with the university’s Climate Action Plan, aiming to be one of the greenest urban campuses in the U.S. The building embodies the spirit of the university and fosters fresh ways to learn, connect, work, play, and live. In addition to an efficient filtration system, the John A.

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BDC Network

JULY 20, 2023

Fire-Rated Systems in Light-Frame Wood Construction 1 kcichowicz Thu, 07/20/2023 - 09:38 Multifamily Housing Find guidance on designing and building some of the most cost-effective, code-compliant fire-rated construction systems. Designing buildings that provide good fire protection, cost-effectively, can be challenging.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 2, 2023

Harvard University Science and Engineering Complex (SEC) in Boston, Massachusetts, uses a specially designed hydroformed tensile facade system made of stainless steel to maximize energy efficiency and provide occupant comfort. The facade’s stainless-steel material is both delicate and lightweight, mimicking the qualities of fabric.

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Construction Specifier

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

and designed by LMN Architects, the newly opened center welcomes artists, visitors, and patrons with a two-story lobby enclosed by a wood and glass curtain wall. The wood materials used in the center comprise glue-laminated timber (glulam), cedar siding, and wood framing. Located on Bainbridge Island, Wash.,

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 30, 2021

Preventing noise from transmitting between enclosed rooms is important in buildings. Much is known about constructing partitions, whether they are made of masonry or gypsum wall board attached to metal or wood studs, to achieve the desired level of noise isolation. earn a minimum ceiling attenuation class (CAC) rating of 35.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 25, 2023

Temporary Suspended Ceilings are in great demand in cities across the world as the metropolitan population increases by the day leading to a meteoric rise in construction. They are a multi-use tool and a great friend to any good building contractor. Given here are the benefits of temporary suspended ceilings.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 9, 2024

Mike Duffy, associate principal for RSP Architects, was lead designer on the build. The building volume and footprint was decided based on the existing zoning and site constraints (cross access easements, site geometry, adjacent uses, etc.). A key design factor is the interplay of the CMUs and filtered light as building materials.

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Natural Building

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Biobased Creations CEO Lucas De Man believes that natural building materials such as timber, hemp, straw and mycelium could completely replace polluting, non-renewable materials such as steel, plasterboard and cement. “Now we want to build everything forever, for eternity.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2024

Just steps from Harvard Square, a new Class-A office setting carved out of the interiors of three adjacent buildings, two of which are historic, is garnering attention for its focus on wellness and sustainability combined with support for innovation, collaboration, and hybrid work arrangements.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 15, 2023

The Ford Calumet Environmental Center (FCEC), serving as a gateway to Chicago’s Big Marsh Park in the Calumet City suburb, utilizes nail-laminated timber (NLT), glulam, Corten and weathered steel, to create a building exemplifying the future of sustainable design. The building’s construction materials align with its mission.

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Specification Product Update

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

With many raw material costs having soared over the past three years, architects and contractors are looking ever-more closely for cost-effective ceiling and wall solutions for their projects. Our interior wood ceilings offer an unrivalled range of finishes and natural tones that promise to make your project stand out.

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CCR Magazine

JUNE 28, 2024

Rising Damp: Causes and Identification Rising damp occurs when moisture from the ground travels upwards through the walls of a building, typically through capillaries in masonry materials. Indicators include tide marks on walls, peeling paint or wallpaper, and a musty smell. How Can You Identify Different Types of Damp?

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 19, 2024

Photos courtesy AVL Systems Inc. Buildings are full of acoustically reflective materials—concrete, glass , metal, and wood—all of which can cause unwanted sound to reverberate throughout the interior, increasing stress levels, decreasing concentration, and otherwise negatively impacting the building’s occupants.

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BDC Network

JUNE 8, 2024

Sergio Sádaba, Principal Industrial Facilities Designers Lists HVAC Mechanical Systems For most industrial factories, it’s process over people. As a buildings-performance expert, I have decades of experience designing high-performance, sustainable, and energy-efficient systems for a variety of industrial clients.

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UK Construction Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

It’s an unassuming hero, quietly tucked between the walls and ceilings, that works tirelessly to curtail energy consumption. It serves as a barrier, resisting the flow of heat through walls, roofs, and floors, thus maintaining a building’s temperature irrespective of external weather conditions.

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Specification Product Update

JUNE 5, 2024

CMS Danskin Acoustics has supplied an innovative sound reducing underlayment, designed specifically for external use, as part of the roof systems at the prestigious new 38 Berkeley Square development in Mayfair, London. CMS Danskin Acoustic’s technical team advised on materials to meet the criteria set.

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BDC Network

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions. RELATED ARTICLE: About 11% of U.S. RELATED ARTICLE: About 11% of U.S.

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Specification Product Update

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Advances in fire resistant glazing have enabled modern performance expectations to be applied to architecturally sensitive and listed buildings as a variety of Promat SYSTEMGLAS® projects demonstrate. The project required a large fire resistant screen complete with fire doors to compartmentalise two areas of the building.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

Renovating a basement bathroom involves a series of well-defined steps that ensure both functionality and compliance with local building codes. Following this, the design phase involves selecting layouts and materials that optimize space and reflect the home’s style.

Waterproofing Systems 52

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CCR Magazine

JUNE 11, 2024

As the trend in commercial construction continues to emerge, the need for energy conservation in buildings has become more pressing. There are more advanced insulation solutions that save on energy while enhancing the functionality and ecological friendliness of commercial buildings.

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Construction Daily News

JULY 15, 2024

There are tightening governmental regulations that mandate minimum thresholds of energy efficiency and durability in new builds. In fact, the federal government has an ambitious plan of achieving net-zero building emissions by 2045. They can prioritize energy-efficient design, use durable materials, and employ renewable energy sources.

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CivilJungle

DECEMBER 25, 2021

Information of Water Leakage from Ceiling. Water is one of the most important resource but it is also the biggest enemy of construction materials. So, it is very important that the water leakage should be detected as early as possible and treated well so that it will not further affect the building.

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CCR Magazine

JULY 16, 2024

Just steps from Harvard Square, a new Class-A office setting carved out of the interiors of three adjacent buildings, two of which are historic, is garnering attention for its focus on wellness and sustainability combined with support for innovation, collaboration, and hybrid work arrangements.

Building Design 52

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CCR Magazine

JULY 10, 2024

That’s not always an easy task in many buildings. In-building radio signals are often absorbed or blocked by structures that are larger, underground, or constructed of concrete or metal. These advanced systems boost the signal inside the building, providing clear, two-way radio communication without dead spots.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 26, 2023

However, mass timber dominated with its ‘wooden’ charm and its potential as a sustainable construction material. .’s highway project to construction spending outlook for 2024, a variety of news caught readers’ attention this year. The Construction Specifier has delivered an abundance of breaking news in 2023.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 17, 2023

The building combines an eclectic mix of materials into a “patchwork” aesthetic, to serve as a symbol for the creativity and diverse set of community activities encapsulated within its walls. The lobby is characterized by its combination of massive wood structural elements, textured copper, and floor-to-ceiling glass walls.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 6, 2024

The team collaborated to overcome challenges such as uneven floor slabs, base building infrastructure constraints, and acoustical deficiencies. The uneven floors were skillfully handled with a leveling compound, while a soffit was ingeniously incorporated to reconcile varying ceiling heights and conceal HVAC systems.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 16, 2020

Construction of wall, floor, and roof systems offsite has multiple advantages, including compressing the project schedules, reducing site labor and waste, improving consistency and quality control, and increasing safety for workers. Multiple materials can be pre-panelized to provide the best efficiencies and results.

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