The full article examines the acoustic properties of operable partitions specified throughout Nashville’s Music City Center—the site of Construct 2013 and the CSI Annual Convention. It also includes discussion on some of the recent sound-control testing involving these flexible walls.
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This article examines the acoustic properties of operable partitions specified throughout Nashville’s Music City Center—the site of Construct 2013 and the CSI Annual Convention. It also includes discussion on some of the recent sound-control testing involving these flexible walls.
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Florida gets top marks, but North Carolina and Louisiana have taken steps backward when it comes to building codes and the threat of hurricanes, according to an Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) report.
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The design/construction industry is in the early stages of a revolution centered around a concept known as building information modeling (BIM). From early concept, programming, and document production to construction management and facility operation, BIM is a steadily growing delivery tool.
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As of next January, a new law requires any valve, fitting, or fixture coming in contact with potable water to be lead-free. What does this mean for specifiers and architects choosing plumbing systems? What are product manufacturers doing now to ensure a smooth transition?
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As of next January, a new law requires any valve, fitting, or fixture coming in contact with potable water to be lead-free. What does this mean for specifiers and architects choosing plumbing systems? What are product manufacturers doing now to ensure a smooth transition?
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Water repellents can be confusing, from the imprecise terminology (i.e. sealers versus coatings versus sealants) to the wide variety of chemistries available. There can also be a stigma associated with repellents—many consultants are concerned about negative side effects.
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RILEM tubes can be used to assess a substrate’s resistance to water absorption, to compare the absorption before and after treatment with a water repellent, and to evaluate the durability of a repellent by periodically measuring absorption.
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