Construction giant paves the way for net-zero asphalt surfaces

One of the 25 largest construction companies in the U.S., Granite Construction Inc., has joined the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA)’s The Road Forward initiative to build net-zero asphalt pavements by 2050.

Podcast about history-shaping women architects receives $100,000 grant

The Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation (BWAF) has received $100,000 from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) for a new podcast series, called New Angle: Voice, featuring some of America’s most influential women from architecture and design history.

Golf association’s Texas HQ goes green with local material use

Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP) utilized indigenous Texan Lueders limestone to reduce transport-related emissions in constructing the 9,906 m2 (106,622 sf) headquarters of The Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) of America in Frisco, Texas.

Article on specifying resinous flooring in resilient flooring ebook

Resinous flooring, also known as fluid-applied or poured-in-place flooring, is common in industrial and commercial environments. Its properties allow for a smooth, non-porous, easily cleanable surface that cannot be achieved with any materials that have grout or seams.

Why fire sprinklers belong above suspended drop-out ceilings

Ceilings complying with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 12 can be installed beneath fire sprinklers, solving a variety of construction challenges, and reducing the cost of sprinkler installation.

Fire door safety: How can specifiers help?

In most states, the adopted building codes require multifamily residential buildings to have both active and passive fire protection. The International Building Code (IBC) requires automatic fire sprinkler systems, a type of active fire protection, for these residential occupancies, although they are not required for all existing apartment buildings.