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In June, a 5000-seat concert venue joined the attractions of Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York, as part of Riegelmann Boardwalk’s new Seaside Park and Community Arts Center. The Ford Amphitheater, a $53-million project, relied in part on its eyecatching roofing to achieve project goals. The project was completed thanks to the work of a variety of contributors, including tensile roofing consultant FTL Design & Engineering Studio and general contractor Hunter Roberts Construction Group. The design and installation of the amphitheater’s fabric roof was completed by its manufacturer, while WSP USA and Mueser Rutledge Consulting Engineers were responsible for geotechnical engineering.
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The January 2017 issue of The Construction Specifier included an in-depth look at the world of hygienic ceilings. Now, this complementing web feature enables the authors to examine various regulations and guidelines for designing and maintaining ceilings in hospitals, food preparation areas, labs, schools, and other facilities with hygienic requirements.
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Las Vegas, Nevada
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January 28-February 1
ASHRAE Conference/AHR Expo
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-conditioning Engineers
Las Vegas, Nevada
www.ashrae.org
January 29-February 1
Sprayfoam 2017 Convention & Expo
Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA)
Palm Springs, California
www.sprayfoam.org/expo
February 12-15
AAMA 80th Annual Conference
American Architectural Manufacturers Association
Phoenix, Arizona
www.aamanet.org/events
March 16-21
RCI International Convention and Trade Show
RCI
Anaheim, California
rci-online.org
April 4-7
Coverings
Tile of Spain/Ceramics of Italy/TCNA
Orlando, Florida
www.coverings.com
May 24-28
CSC National Conference
Construction Specifications Canada
Kelowna, British Columbia
csc-dcc.ca/Conferences
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Over the last decade, exterior shading has become more popular in the U.S. construction market. However, many architects and building owners still have limited knowledge about these systems and why they should be considered part of the building design. This article explores 10 frequently asked questions about exterior shading, while providing insight into available systems and how they can be an important part of the building’s environmental control.
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