FEATURES

Treating reinforcement corrosion in parking structures

Parking garages are an integral part of our nation’s infrastructure. Although they are subject to more deterioration than other building types, their maintenance is typically not considered of primary importance to building owners or managers.
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PRODUCTS

Dörken; DELTA®-FASSADE S
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IN THE NEWS

NCARB reports increasing diversity in architecture
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Country’s first wood skyscraper coming to Portland
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Post-tensioning projects recognized at biannual awards
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AIA completes 10-year update of Contract Documents
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CONSTRUCT 2017 brings professionals together in Rhode Island
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ASTM calls for white papers on air leakage or concrete
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FEATURES

Effective sound control of doors

When discussing how to secure the openings of a building, physical security commands the lion’s share of attention, with concerns about unauthorized access and fire typically Being at the forefront of any list of potential threats.
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FAILURES

Framed (in concrete)

Repairing and restoring historic concrete often involves dealing with concealed conditions contributing to distress. This 1920s Pacific Northwest building features cast-in-place concrete façades finished with facing mortar.

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FORM + FUNCTION

Smithsonian African American museum highlights heritage, art, design

The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) opened last week, taking its place on the last available spot on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
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FEATURE

Referencing and specifying fenestration field-testing
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PRODUCTS

Titanium UDL30
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FEATURE

Using plenum barriers to comply with sound isolation requirements

Sound isolation between rooms can be important for speech privacy. For example, in patient exam rooms in a medical building, conversations between patients and their doctors are meant to be confidential.+ Read More

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