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on May 06,2013

SAFTI FIRST, leading USA-manufacturer of fire rated glass and faming systems, is proud to announce that Autodesk Revit models are now available for its fire rated walls, window and door systems via www.safti.com and Autodesk Seek.

frog Beacon won the visual design category with this 12-foot kiosk. Image: NYC M
on March 12,2013

New York's Reinvent Payphones competition attracts entries that transform the concept of public urban communication.

on February 20,2013

A group of civil engineers from around the western U.S. is developing additions to the building code to address the threat of a tsunami.

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on April 30,2013 in Feature

Kate Steel of Steel Consulting Services offers tips and advice for choosing the correct code-compliant glazing product for every fire-rated...

Great Solutions BD+C December 2011
on December 10,2011 in Feature

The editors of Building Design+Construction present 10 “Great Solutions” that highlight innovative technology and products that can be used to...

on May 18,2011 in Product Review
The Norton SafeZone Intelligent Door Closer increases safety by ensuring the door stays open whenever movement is detected.
on March 17,2011 in Product Review

Installation of bright new LED luminaires from BetaLED were an integral part of building and safety improvements made to the 1,700-student James...

on February 11,2011 in Feature

What do a panelized wall system, a newly developed roof hatch, spray polyurethane foam, and a custom-made curtain wall have in common? They’...

on October 12,2010 in Feature

27th Annual Reconstruction AwardsSilver Award....

on September 14,2010 in Product Review

 

The Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network (HITN) boosted production capabilities with the completion of a $...

on September 13,2010 in Feature

A Building Team preserves the historic facade of a Broadway theater en route to creating the first green playhouse on the Great White Way.

on September 13,2010 in Technical Resources
on September 13,2010 in Feature

Power consumption for data centers doubled from 2000 and 2006, and it is anticipated to double again by 2011, making these mission-critical...