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The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) updated a document serving a recommended practice for determining test methodology for laboratory and field testing of exterior wall systems. The document pertains to products covered by an AAMA standard such as curtain walls, storefronts, window walls, and sloped glazing. AAMA 501-24, Methods of Test for Exterior Walls was last updated in 2015.Ā
As construction projects grow more complex, producing a building information model at Level of Development 400 (LOD400) can accelerate schedules, increase savings, and reduce risk, writes Stephen E. Blumenbaum, PE, SE, Walter P Moore's Director of Construction Engineering.
Contractor giant Suffolk Construction has invested in 27 ConTech and PropTech companies since 2019 through its Suffolk Technologies venture capital firm. Parker Mundt, Suffolk Technologiesā Vice PresidentāPlatforms, recently spoke with Building Design+Construction about his companyās investment strategy.Ā
These year-round, manmade, crystal clear blue lagoons offer a groundbreaking technology with immense potential to redefine the concept of water amenities. However, navigating regulatory challenges and ensuring long-term sustainability are crucial to success with Crystal Lagoons.
Bones and sea sponges are highly organized at the molecular level, while concrete consists of random composites.
But most employees still see their companies falling on the dull side of the cutting edge.Ā
In creating a roadmap for computation, Proving Ground's Nathan Miller likes to consider investing in the right people, incorporating aĀ range of skillsets, and defining the business value.
Not only can the Hyperchair reduce heating and cooling costs and maximize employee comfort, but it can help a company become more environmentally friendly, as well.
Is the U.S.Ā in an innovative funk, or is this just the calm before the storm?
BD+C consulted technical experts on what to look for in radiant cooling.Ā To earn 1.0 AIA CES HSW learning units, study the article carefully and take the 10-question exam.
Structures like Fallingwater and the Burj Khalifa can be seen at Brick by Brick at the Museum of Science and Industry.
Faced with building a mid-rise structure on a site with poor soil conditions, a structural engineering team turns to a West Coast favoriteāBRBF technologyāfor a steadying influence.
If you think you've seen it all when it comes to concrete construction, then you haven't sat down with Blaine Brownell. The architect-turned-blogger-turned-author has become the industry's foremost expert in everything that is unconventional and provocative in the building products field. For the past eight years, this LEED Accredited Professional, BD+C ā40 Under 40ā winner, and vis...
