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Staying in control with fabric cladding

March 4, 2022

The fabric building market remained stable, but also stagnant, for a long time. Most companies in the industry were content to stay in their lane, with advancement efforts mostly focused on providing a slightly modernized version of the same basic niche product that has existed for decades

The magazine’s series of sponsored e-books continues with an exploration of design considerations for rail post anchorage in concrete. Photo © BigStockPhoto.com

Design considerations for rail post anchorage into concrete

June 7, 2019

Railing systems are ubiquitous in the built environment, and as such, their appearance is more highly considered than functionality. Minimum loading requirements for railing systems have been part of codes for about as long as these standards have been in existence.

Assignment of Design to Constructors: Documentation and drawings

February 8, 2019

Recent pressures have caused responsibility for many design solutions to be transferred to the constructor, as mentioned in Part 1 and Part 2 of this series. To properly complete deferred design, a solid understanding of regulations surrounding shop drawings, specifications, submittals, and other types of documentation is necessary.

Assignment of design to constructors: Continuing the discussion

January 3, 2019

The construction community has identified the need for explicit communication to contractors from architectural and engineering firms, clearly and completely describing design requirements presented within specifications that do not form a part of standard services for engineering and design.

Assignment of design to constructors: A discussion and direction

December 3, 2018

This article is published in two parts. The first part deals with identification of issues and concerns in communicating the need for design solutions during construction. The second part deals with different approaches to describing how to manage the deferred design process. Both articles draw attention to the “elephant” in the room and issues causing disruption and disagreements in executing this requirement.

Sustainability and WELLness in D.C. interior design office

September 8, 2017

The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) headquarters in Washington, D.C., has become the first space to be certified to Platinum under both WELL and LEED.

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01 30 00 Administrative Requirements

Design is in the process: Early consultant collaboration drives better teams, designs, and buildings

Staying in control with fabric cladding

Design considerations for rail post anchorage into concrete

Assignment of Design to Constructors: Documentation and drawings

Assignment of design to constructors: Continuing the discussion

Assignment of design to constructors: A discussion and direction

Sustainability and WELLness in D.C. interior design office

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Staying in control with fabric cladding

Design considerations for rail post anchorage into concrete

Assignment of Design to Constructors: Documentation and drawings

Assignment of design to constructors: Continuing the discussion

Assignment of design to constructors: A discussion and direction

Sustainability and WELLness in D.C. interior design office

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