Tag Archives: Division 09

Effective sound control of doors

June 6, 2017

When discussing how to secure the openings of a building, physical security commands the lion’s share of attention, with concerns about unauthorized access and fire typically Being at the forefront of any list of potential threats.

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Using plenum barriers to comply with sound isolation requirements

May 31, 2017

Sound isolation between rooms can be important for speech privacy. For example, in patient exam rooms in a medical building, conversations between patients and their doctors are meant to be confidential.

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Understanding the true costs of resinous floors

April 6, 2017

Specifying either a new or renovated flooring system for a commercial building often comes down to the quoted cost of the materials and labor needed to complete the job.

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Acoustics First: Sound design as more than an afterthought

March 31, 2017

Acoustics has an ever-increasing influence on modern commercial construction. There are guidelines stating how loud classrooms should be, how much noise workers can be exposed to, and even the level of privacy needed in sensitive spaces.

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For the Want of a Horseshoe Nail: Identifying causes of tile failure

March 1, 2017

A folk rhyme often attributed to Benjamin Franklin describes the unintended outcome of simply omitting a horseshoe nail—namely, the loss of a kingdom. This proverb illustrates a basic truth—quick and poorly thought-out decisions have consequences beyond the initial myopic moment.

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