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The magazine’s series of sponsored e-books continues with a discussion on the sustainability aspects of concrete. Photo © Carole & Roy Timm Photography

Cement and concrete, still outperforming in the sustainability era

February 12, 2020

Over the past few years, there has been considerable discussion on concrete construction and its impact on global warming. The authors argue concrete is, in fact, a relatively low-impact material, not only due to its durability, long service life, and recyclability, but also because of increasing investments in more sustainable manufacturing technologies.

Texas arena utilizes architectural railings to amplify fan experience

February 4, 2020

The Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, used custom architectural railings to enhance fan experience inside and outside the arena.

Architectural railing system enhances viewing experience at Minnesota MLS stadium

January 16, 2020

A cable railing system was utilized on the Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota, to enhance safety and optimize sightlines.

California stadium gets safe standing system with integrated seating

March 11, 2019

Fans of Major League Soccer (MLS) have a new reason to stand up and cheer. The Los Angeles Football Club’s (LAFC’s) 22,000-seat stadium features the country’s first ‘safe standing’ supporter section with integrated seating.

Standardizing concrete repair

January 23, 2019

Concrete construction keeps evolving, and so do its governing standards. The American Concrete Institute (ACI), for example, has added an important tool to its toolbox for both architects and specifiers with ACI 563-18, Specifications for Repair of Concrete in Buildings.

What non-engineers need to know about structural masonry

April 6, 2018

Structural masonry saves time and money while providing a durable solution for building design. Masonry has outstanding load carrying and transfer capabilities but is too often relegated to veneer, infill, or over-designed structural elements.

Washington child care center mitigates risk of vapor intrusion

April 2, 2018

As is the case with many buildings, a national chain of early childhood education centers chose the location of its Washington D.C. project on a site known to have soil and groundwater contamination as a result of the property’s former uses. The specifier included a vapor intrusion mitigation system in the project’s design plans to ensure the safety of the buildings’ occupants.

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Cement and concrete, still outperforming in the sustainability era

Texas arena utilizes architectural railings to amplify fan experience

Architectural railing system enhances viewing experience at Minnesota MLS stadium

California stadium gets safe standing system with integrated seating

Standardizing concrete repair

What non-engineers need to know about structural masonry

Washington child care center mitigates risk of vapor intrusion

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Cement and concrete, still outperforming in the sustainability era

Texas arena utilizes architectural railings to amplify fan experience

Architectural railing system enhances viewing experience at Minnesota MLS stadium

California stadium gets safe standing system with integrated seating

Standardizing concrete repair

What non-engineers need to know about structural masonry

Washington child care center mitigates risk of vapor intrusion

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