Specification Product Update

MAY 30, 2024

When only premium materials and construction quality will do: Hunter Douglas’s range of superior metal exterior ceilings will complete any project. Both the panel and carrier systems are Cradle to Cradle Certified Bronze and can be fully recycled.” There are three closed systems: • The Luxalon® Closed Ceiling system.

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Construction Specifier

MAY 2, 2024

Photos courtesy Snøhetta Vertikal Nydalen in Oslo, designed by Snøhetta, features a simplified and self-sufficient climate system, making it Norway’s first naturally climatized mixed-use building. Each comes with exposed concrete ceilings, doors stretching 2 to 4 m (0.6 ft), and custom oak windowsills.

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Specification Product Update

JUNE 12, 2024

With the need to improve indoor air quality a key concern for specifiers working across public sector construction projects, OWA’s OWAlifetime range of mineral ceiling tiles can provide peace of mind as well as excellent acoustic performance. which relates to the formaldehyde content of ceiling tiles. A key part of this is clause 4.5

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Specification Product Update

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Effective solutions can begin with the soundproofing of separating walls and ceilings using Maxiboard, manufactured by Sound Reduction Systems. To find out more about Sound reduction’s Acoustic and Fire Rated Ceiling System click here. The post Sound Reduction Systems appeared first on Specification Product Update.

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Construction Enquirer

AUGUST 7, 2023

Of the £72m investment, £36m will be spent on works to bring building services and finishes up to a modern standard, including the installation of sprinkler systems, upgraded mechanical, engineering, and public health systems, and completely refitted homes. The Paragon Estate was developed by Berkeley First, part of Berkeley Group.

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Specification Product Update

JUNE 23, 2023

Unique in its versatility, the PareauLux Climate ceiling has been a top-selling system for Hunter Douglas Architectural in the Netherlands for some time. PareauLux is a result of collaboration between Hunter Douglas and Inteco, two leading players in the climate and ceiling industry. For additional absorption (approx.

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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. GPD Group specified Rockfon acoustic stone wool ceiling panels throughout the building.

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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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Construction Specifier

JUNE 10, 2024

The restored grand hall with its Guastavino tile ceiling. Michigan Central Station’s grand hall (the former waiting room), arcade, concourse, and tea and reading rooms have reopened to the public this month.

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Specification Product Update

MARCH 15, 2024

OWA UK has fulfilled its largest contract to date for its OWAtecta S80 demountable metal ceiling raft, with the innovative system being used on two of the buildings that form part of Assembly – a landmark riverside commercial office development in Bristol.

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Specification Product Update

MARCH 23, 2023

Unique in its versatility, the PareauLux Climate ceiling has been a top-selling system for Hunter Douglas Architectural in the Netherlands for some time. PareauLux is a result of collaboration between Hunter Douglas and Inteco, two leading players in the climate and ceiling industry. For additional absorption (approx.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The second phase widened the 33rd Street Corridor from 30 to 57 feet and raised the ceiling height to 18 feet. Four elevators were replaced, and a new elevator entrance was added, along with new elevator communication systems and an intuitive wayfinding system.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 7, 2022

Ten reasons to stop poking holes in ceilings. Drop-out ceilings provide an alternative to ‘poke-through’ sprinkler installations and avoid the need to install drops from sprinkler mains so sprinklers can penetrate the ceiling and discharge water into the room below. Install ceiling grid. Install ceiling panels.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 10, 2024

renovation project integrated energy-efficient systems into the 126-year-old courthouse structure, reducing energy consumption while maintaining the building’s historical integrity. Innovative Solutions Driving Sustainable Success The $8.1M

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

By Gary Madaras Suspended acoustic ceilings are mainstream inside many types of buildings and can serve four main sound-related roles. Second, if the partitions between rooms do not extend full height, ceilings can be combined with lightweight plenum barriers to provide privacy from adjacent rooms on the same floor (B in Figure 1).

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The DUST-10C extends to 10 feet in height with a 6-foot fully extendable ladder capability, making it ideal for tall ceilings while still offering easy access. Plus, the unit comes pre-assembled and ready for immediate use, minimizing installation costs and other startup barriers. The unit also comes with a pass-through power cord opening.

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The Pro Builder

MARCH 1, 2024

Other homebuyer preferences noted in the study include buyers' increased focus on home personalization and the growing popularity of technology for security systems, temperature regulation, and HVAC and energy management.

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BD+C

APRIL 17, 2017

Rockfon acoustic stone wool ceiling panels and suspension systems supported the project’s sustainability criteria, architectural vision and functional performance requirements, while completing the project within budget and on schedule. University of Toronto Scarborough Campus’ (UTSC’s) $52.5

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The MCP Group

JUNE 27, 2024

Location Topeka, Kansas Plans TCF Industrial Building #1 Combined Plans Specifications TCF Industrial Building #1 Combined Specifications General Information Bid Invitation TCF Industrial Building #1 MCP Supplemental Conditions.2021 2021 Addenda ADD 1 The post TCF Industrial Building #1 appeared first on MCP GROUP.

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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 MCP Group

APRIL 19, 2024

Location Emporia, Kansas Plans ESU Nursing & Student Wellness Center Combined Plans Specifications 014518 Specification Vol 1 014518 Specification Vol 2 General Information Bid Invitation ESU Nursing & Student Wellness Center MCP Supplemental Conditions.2021

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Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

PPI and SPFA recommend that when there are plastic pipes and fittings in a wall, ceiling, or floor cavity, the SPF installer should apply one layer of foam until it touches the pipe but does not encase the pipe. In certain instances, pipes and fittings are installed inside areas that must be insulated, such as within a ceiling or wall cavity.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Photos courtesy Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Solutions. Since COVID-19 and other pathogens are spread via tiny airborne droplets, one such step is an upgrade to the ventilation and filtration systems before bringing workers back. to resume normal or phased business operations improve the building’s ventilation system.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 9, 2023

Miller, CDT A suspended (drop-in) luminous grid ceiling is a multi-functional architectural element that forms a major decorative surface. In the middle of the 20 th century, the ceiling itself started to be used as a source of illumination. If drop-out panels are used, even fire suppression sprinkler systems can be removed from view.

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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. Construction work generates potential contaminants such as ceiling dust, debris, dirt, metal shavings, and shards of roof decks that can fall inside.

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Specification Product Update

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Innovative expansion brings aesthetic versatility and acoustic excellence to ceiling solutions Hunter Douglas Architectural, a pioneering leader in innovative architectural solutions, is excited to announce the expansion of its HeartFelt® Origami product category with the introduction of two captivating new shapes: Weave and Curve.

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Job Order Contracting

DECEMBER 14, 2022

to name a few. #2. to name a few. #2. to name a few. #2. Implement a robust physical asset facilities maintenance process integrating scheduled, unscheduled repairs, and preventive maintenance tasks. #3.

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Specification Product Update

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Leading acoustic ceiling solutions manufacturer OWA UK has supplied its high-performance Cloud acoustic baffles to create a calm and creative working space in the new Paterson Building at The Christie, a leading specialist NHS cancer care centre in Manchester. To find out more about OWA UK’s ceiling baffles stove click here.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 1, 2022

When integrating lighting into standard ceiling solutions, such as grid, drywall, and open-to-structure ceilings, traditional luminaire form factors, including troffers, downlights, recessed linear, and suspended products, are common and relatively straightforward to integrate. Background.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Building design standards and guidelines contain requirements for maximum permissible background noise levels in rooms due to the mechanical systems. 1 A suspended acoustic ceiling is typically the only element between the noise-generating devices in the plenum and the people in the room below. Ceiling noise attenuation basics.

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Construction Today

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Colorado-based niche specialty contractor Heartland Acoustics and Interiors Ltd (Heartland) leads the industry with services including suspended acoustical, metal, wood, and security ceilings, wall panels, and stretch wall systems, as well as specialty interiors. With offices in Austin, Denver.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The University of Washington’s (UW’s) Health Sciences and Education Building (HSEB) in Seattle features a sustainable structural system with cross-laminated timber (CLT), steel, and concrete. The system impacted Seattle Building Code, which previously did not have provisions for hybrid mass timber structures.

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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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The MCP Group

JUNE 17, 2024

Location Topeka, Kansas Plans KHRC Office Remodel Combined Plans Specifications _23024-KHRC-INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS _23024-KHRC-PROJECT MANUAL-06-07-2024 General Information Bid Invitation KHRC Office Remodel MCP Supplemental Conditions.2021 2021 Addenda None at this time.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 30, 2021

In buildings with ceilings, it is the combination of the floor and ceiling assembly that establishes the overall noise isolation performance between rooms. There is far less information and test data about the noise isolation performance of floor-ceiling assemblies compared to partitions. Requirements in building standards.

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The Pro Builder

APRIL 18, 2024

Floor-to-ceiling glass at the entry and along the length of the back façade blur the line between interior and exterior and frame views of the courtyard water feature at the front and the deck and landscaped yard at the back. A gently curved staircase links the main and upper levels and is complemented by a curving wicker chandelier.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 28, 2023

The library’s architectural design boasts environmentally friendly features, including electronic access control, smart and energy-efficient appliances, wood ceilings that enhance visual pathways, and an underfloor air distribution system for increased occupant comfort.

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