Calculating and templating a masonry opening April 22, 2022 Also known as flat or straight arches, they are structural elements that provide support at openings in masonry. + Read More

T-SLAB takes precast concrete floor systems to the next level Sponsored T-SLAB is a new, patented precast concrete floor system designed to offer all the advantages of the industry’s most effective building materials in a single, 100 percent precast solution. + Read More

Design and specification considerations: Stand-alone canopy structure systems April 22, 2022 Freestanding canopy systems can be specified for numerous project applications, fabricated with a choice of materials, and engineered to meet a range of performance requirements. + Read More

Absorption and diffusion: Creating optimal acoustic spaces April 22, 2022 Acoustic issues as to the richness and functionality of sound in a space manifest themselves in many ways, and from many different causes. + Read More

Construction-related failures in plumbing pipes April 22, 2022 Actions during the construction or renovation of a building can have consequences that can dramatically reduce the life of plumbing systems. + Read More

Rooftop stormwater management technologies: Climate change adaptation and resilience April 14, 2022 In June, the Pacific Northwest suffered from a heat dome, which set all-time heat records in seven states and caused hundreds of deaths. + Read More

Maintaining multilevel parking deck systems March 30, 2022 Parking decks are harmfully affected by wear, abrasion, aggressive chemical agents, damaging environmental agents, extreme temperature variations, rough use, salt, and water intrusions. + Read More

The interior sliding door system (r)evolution March 30, 2022 Against this backdrop, interior sliding doors, commonly used in homes to provide a transition between rooms, began to appear in offices + Read More

Rooftop stormwater management technologies: Climate change adaptation and resilience March 30, 2022 In June, the Pacific Northwest suffered from a heat dome, which set all-time heat records in seven states and caused hundreds of deaths. + Read More

How AI can improve the security of facility entrances March 30, 2022 While AI has made an impact in a myriad of technology sectors, it is still in its infancy in the physical security industry. + Read More