Ceilings

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on March 29,2013

USG Corporation, a leading building products company and the industry innovator in lightweight drywall, is pleased to announce that its award-winning SHEETROCK® UltraLight Panels are now ICC Evaluation Services compliant for installation on ceilings with the long edges parallel to the framing.

Lend Lease builds world's tallest timber apartment building
on February 28,2013

Construction giant Lend Lease recently put the finishing touches on Forté, a 10-story apartment complex in Melbourne, Australia's Victoria Harbour that was built entirely with cross laminated timber (CTL) technology.

on June 19,2012

Transparent new documentation allows end users to make more informed decisions when selecting ceilings for projects

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AIA CES class: New trends in ceiling designs and materials
on February 19,2013 in Feature

A broad array of new and improved ceiling products offers designers everything from superior acoustics and closed-loop, recycled content to eased...

on July 13,2012 in Feature

Insulation, ceiling panels, sunshades.

on May 31,2012 in Feature

Curing agents; commercial faucets; wall-cladding systems.

on May 07,2012 in Product Review

When the design team DLR Group, Minneapolis, was ready to recommend wall panels for an Edison charter school in chilly Duluth, Minn., it wanted...

on April 03,2012 in Feature

Two new PV systems; a lighter shelf; and fire alarm/emergency communication system.

New SJI Rule on Steel Joists
on January 03,2012 in Feature

A new rule from the Steel Joist Institute clarifies when local reinforcement of joists is required for chord loads away from panel points. SJI...

Tyler Junior College wanted a roofing system that wouldn’t need any attention fo
on December 14,2011 in Feature

Tyler Junior College wanted a roofing system that wouldn’t need any attention for a long time.

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 October 17,2011 in Feature

Allan Bilka, RA, is a Senior Staff Architect and Secretariat to the International Green Construction Code (IgCC) with the...

on September 12,2011 in Technical Resources