Z10−General Requirements

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Warranties for architectural metal coatings: A comparative review

May 21, 2021

Even the most sophisticated metal coatings have the potential to corrode, lose color or gloss, or crack and peel. For architects, specifiers, consultants, and building owners, the only protection from these potential liabilities is a strong, enforceable warranty.

The growing demand for transparency in buildings

March 12, 2021

As buildings become more complex and connected, the demand for materials supporting high-performance facilities has also increased. This includes building controls, lighting, electrical and digital infrastructure, audio/visual (A/V), and other aspects of the structure.

Specifications for design-build projects

January 28, 2021

As alternative methods of project delivery become more popular, it becomes clear that all specifications are not alike and one size does not fit all. In fact, there are a many important concepts that need to be carefully considered before design professionals prepare specifications for a design-build project.

Robotic assisters render heavy masonry wall units weightless

July 9, 2020

Electric-powered lift-assist devices are designed to reduce the strain of masonry work. These machines—essentially miniaturized ‘smart’ cranes—are capable of hoisting up to 61 kg (135 lb), allowing masons to lift, move, and place blocks with ease.

The design-assist approach to affordable ‘jewel’ façades

November 4, 2019

by Jen Miret and Said Elieh Building exteriors are becoming increasingly complex today. They take never-before-seen shapes and soar to new heights, pushing the aesthetic and technical limits of building materials. Interestingly enough, little to none of this rising...

Construction documentation today

May 31, 2019

Meticulous recordkeeping not only provides the required information to effectively manage a construction project, but also is essential preparation for contract disputes, delays, and litigation.

Ensuring the quality of thin brick veneer installations

April 25, 2019

Located in the Los Angeles community of Playa Vista, the Brickyard Campus comprises two, five-story buildings of 27,870 m2 (300,000 sf) and 9290 m2 (100,000 sf) each. Completed in 2017, the two structures are clad with 10,219 m2 (110,000 sf) of thin brick with a white engobe coating.

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Z10−General Requirements

Warranties for architectural metal coatings: A comparative review

The growing demand for transparency in buildings

Specifications for design-build projects

Robotic assisters render heavy masonry wall units weightless

The design-assist approach to affordable ‘jewel’ façades

Construction documentation today

Ensuring the quality of thin brick veneer installations

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Warranties for architectural metal coatings: A comparative review

The growing demand for transparency in buildings

Specifications for design-build projects

Robotic assisters render heavy masonry wall units weightless

The design-assist approach to affordable ‘jewel’ façades

Construction documentation today

Ensuring the quality of thin brick veneer installations

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