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Design guide offers details on rain loads and ponding on roofs

The American Institute of Steel Construction and the Steel Joist Institute recently released a comprehensive roof design guide addressing rain loads and ponding. Design Guide 40, Rain Loads and Ponding provides guidance for designing roof systems to avoid or resist water accumulation and any resulting instability.

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Feb 28, 2012

Roofing contractors recognized for workmanship

Sika Sarnafil announces Project of the Year winners; competition highlights visually stunning, energy efficient, and sustainable roofs.

Feb 20, 2012

GAF introduces web portal for architects and specifiers

The new portal offers a clean look with minimal clutter to make it easier to find the technical information and product data that architects need.

Feb 16, 2012

4.8-megawatt solar power system completed at Jersey Gardens Mall

Solar array among the largest rooftop systems in North America.

Jan 31, 2012

AIA CONTINUING EDUCATION: Reroofing primer, in-depth advice from the experts

Earn 1.0 AIA/CES learning units by studying this article and successfully completing the online exam.

Dec 27, 2011

Suffolk Construction celebrates raising of Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum cupola

Topping off ceremony held on 238th Anniversary of Boston Tea Party.

Dec 20, 2011

BCA’s Best Practices in New Construction available online

This publicly available document is applicable to most building types and distills the long list of guidelines, and longer list of tasks, into easy-to-navigate activities that represent the ideal commissioning process.

Dec 14, 2011

Tyler Junior College and Sika Sarnafil team up to save energy

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

Dec 10, 2011

10 Great Solutions

The editors of Building Design+Construction present 10 “Great Solutions” that highlight innovative technology and products that can be used to address some of the many problems Building Teams face in their day-to-day work. Readers are encouraged to submit entries for Great Solutions; if we use yours, you’ll receive a $25 gift certificate. Look for more Great Solutions in 2012 at: www.bdcnetwork.com/greatsolutions/2012.

Tim Gregorski | Nov 22, 2011

BIM objects now available for Bilco products

New Building Information Modeling (BIM) objects are available for Bilco’s complete line of…
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