Due to a collapse in non-residential construction and despite an expected recovery of residential building in the second half of 2009, total construction spending on an annual basis is expected to fall 12 percent...
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Ceiling Art
(08/31/2009)
Most people probably don’t pay too much attention to the ceiling above them when they walk into a building. That is, unless the ceiling is rather unusual, something that demands to be noticed, like...
For the average person, 55 F (13 C) is hardly an ideal temperature. But if you’re a wine maker, 55 degrees is perfect for storing wine. To keep its winemaking rooms cool, the owners...
Restaurant finds new coping manufacturer
(06/30/2009)
Red Robin, a chain of gourmet burger and spirits restaurants located primarily in the western United States, owns or franchises more than 200 restaurants. The restaurants all follow a corporate architectural design that is...
A new corporate headquarters building for ReWa (formerly Western Carolina Regional Sewer Authority) in Greenville, S.C., consisted of demolishing the existing administration and engineering buildings and then constructing a new two-story 27,700-square-foot (2,5733-m2) headquarters...
Updated high school
(12/31/2008)
Two years ago, Wauconda High School in Wauconda, Ill., was a one-story brown brick building that looked like a middle school. Today, the facility is 65 percent larger with a more mature metal, masonry...
This Month’s Features
Forecasting the Future of Color
While megatrends in coatings and paints do not change overnight, their subtle evolutions reveal where innovation is headed.
Adhesive Innovation
No longer substitutes for sealants or screws, advanced PSA tapes have emerged as high-performance bonding systems that enhance structural integrity and design flexibility.
Key Design Factors When Employing IMPs
Facing profile choices for IMPs include flat, minor ribs, v-grooves, deeper ribs, and striated profiles.
Sealants for Metal Building Systems
Sealants may seem minor, but they are crucial for metal buildings, ensuring moisture protection and thermal integrity for lasting performance.