Fire/Life Safety

• NoricF4 custom metal ICF frames receive fire ratings, comply with antiterrorism standards for buildings

  BD+C staff, March 11, 2010
  Reward Wall Systems' NoricF4 Custom Metal ICF Frames have received fire ratings of 1.5 hours to 3 hours and they have been evaluated to be in compliance with the prescriptive requirements of the Department of Defense Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings for blast/force protection.  More

• Embassy's dual façades add security and beauty

  December 1, 2009
  The British government's new 46,285-sf embassy building in Warsaw, Poland's diplomatic quarter houses the ambassador's offices, the consulate, and visa services on three floors. The $20 million Modernist design by London-based Tony Fretton Architects features a double façade—an inner concrete super structure and an outer curtain wall.  More

• WaterSmart Innovations Conference attracts 1000+ to Las Vegas

  October 13, 2009
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• Draft NIST report on Cowboys practice facility collapse released for public comment

  October 6, 2009
  A fabric-covered, steel frame practice facility owned by the National Football League’s Dallas Cowboys collapsed under wind loads significantly less than those required under applicable design standards, according to a report released today for public comment by the Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).  More

• 10 tips for mitigating influenza in buildings

  October 6, 2009
  Adopting simple, common-sense measures and proper maintenance protocols can help mitigate the spread of influenza in buildings. In addition, there are system upgrades that can be performed to further mitigate risks. Trane Commercial Systems offers 10 tips to consider during the cold and flu season.  More

• TRACO wins Crystal Achievement Award for most innovative manufacturing plant

  October 2, 2009
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• Lafarge's investment in Coeymans, N.Y., cement facility draws support from Governor Paterson, other elected officials

  September 25, 2009
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• SimplexGrinnell earns certified status in Microsoft Partner Program for 9th year in a row

  September 23, 2009
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