Selection of fenestration systems for specific wall assemblies is a process in which performance characteristics, such as structural capacity, the resistance to air infiltration, and water penetration, and thermal attributes are evaluated along with aesthetics and cost. However, the integration of the system(s) under consideration with the adjacent exterior wall assembly is often overlooked in the selection process.
Dryvit Systems, Inc., a manufacturer of exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS), announced the acquisition of Nudura Corporation, a manufacturer and distributor of insulated concrete forms (ICF) in North America.
Construction has begun on the first of many buildings planned for a new 122-acre (49-ha) research complex at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) campus.
The first phase of construction of a residential facility for families of patients at Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital, Connecticut, was completed recently. The newly-built residential complex is larger and more conveniently located directly across the street from the hospital’s entrance. It offers a welcoming and natural setting in an urban context, providing both privacy and community for residing families.
When the National Football League (NFL) announced its 52nd championship game would take place in Minneapolis, Minnesota, professionals in hospitality, commercial real estate, and construction industries in the Twin Cities scrambled to capitalize on the future economic infusion from the big game, slated for February 4.