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Selecting and installing anti-ram fencing

February 2, 2018

Vehicle ramming attacks are on the rise in the United States and abroad. Therefore, many government agencies are assessing vulnerabilities in their facilities and public spaces. Anti-ram fencing, which is more cost-effective and practical than bollards, is ideal for restricting unauthorized vehicle access to a facility and for protecting office buildings, critical infrastructure, hazardous materials, and people who are...

Verifying the Details: Ensuring quality during glazing installation to avoid costly repairs

February 2, 2018

Nothing gives construction teams heartburn faster than leaks in a newly installed curtain wall or storefront assembly. With the growing desire for glass-clad buildings and shorter construction schedules, there is a rise in easily avoidable leaks in glazing systems due to installation omissions and shortcuts.

Door Scheduling and Hardware Specifications 101: Best practices to ensure efficient performance

February 1, 2018

Optimal door performance begins with accurate, complete door schedules—which, in turn, produce detailed hardware specifications. This information then flows down through project delivery.

Using steel in LEED v4 projects

January 31, 2018

Steel has long been recognized for its strength, durability, and functionality. More recently, it is being noted for additional advantages in sustainability, particularly its high recycled content and end-of-life recovery rate.

See-through Rainscreens: Looking at the age of open, ventilated glass façades

January 30, 2018

Ancient construction relied exclusively on natural materials such as clay, wood, and stone. The industrial revolution introduced steel, which transformed the architectural world. Our era of rapid technological development is driving massive innovations in building materials and systems.

Utah theater sets stage with groundbreaking technology

January 26, 2018

Stage wizardry is on full at the newly opened Hale Centre Theatre—officially named Mountain America Performing Arts Center—in Sandy, Utah. The $80-million theater measures 12,356-m (133,000 sf) and includes two stages. The Centre Stage is the one of the most technologically sophisticated auditoriums in the world. Utah-based Beecher Walker Architects worked with Tait Towers and the Hale Centre’s leadership to create an entertainment facility with the stage as the jaw-dropping centerpiece.

High-speed doors maximize high-ceiling design for cold storage

January 16, 2018

The changes taking place in cold-storage operations over the past 20 years have called for new approaches in the traffic doors enabling access to these low-temperature rooms.

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Selecting and installing anti-ram fencing

Verifying the Details: Ensuring quality during glazing installation to avoid costly repairs

Door Scheduling and Hardware Specifications 101: Best practices to ensure efficient performance

Using steel in LEED v4 projects

See-through Rainscreens: Looking at the age of open, ventilated glass façades

Utah theater sets stage with groundbreaking technology

High-speed doors maximize high-ceiling design for cold storage

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