Tag Archives: Division 09

More than one way to skin a building

April 9, 2018

Prior to the mid-20th century, building walls relied on their thickness and density to resist water penetration. Moisture would mainly deflect from the wall face or be absorbed and later evaporate from the mass wall.

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Artistry meets practicality on a wet slab of concrete

March 7, 2018

Creating an enduring structure requires careful planning for physical and aesthetic integrity. While this symbiosis of artistry and structural stability is not assured until the project is fully complete, getting there requires laying the right groundwork.

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Post-construction Cleaning: Specialized floor care improves project delivery

March 5, 2018

Every tenant expects his or her new space to be spotless and perfect on move-in day. Tight construction and tenant turnover deadlines can make these expectations difficult to meet. Whether the project is a renovation or a new build, the appearance of the flooring is often an issue.

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Sphere-shaped landmark relies on well-rounded coating system

March 2, 2018

Coating specification can be a complicated component of the building materials process. This is largely due to the high variability of exposure conditions and the accompanying deteriorative effects.

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Understanding recent advancements in coating technologies and terminology

March 1, 2018

When it comes to specifying coatings for projects, one must consider both performance and aesthetics. Recent advancements in technology have resulted in paints offering unexpected benefits such as killing harmful pathogens on coated surfaces as well as helping reduce odors and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in a space.

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