Whitepapers

| Building Enclosure Systems| September 18, 2018
Waterproofing within Expansion Joint Systems
When it comes to building design, it’s an obvious conclusion that one of the goals is to keeping the outside out. The challenge, of course, is that Mother Nature plays by her own rules, and many times the outside doesn’t stay … well, outside....
| Market Data| September 17, 2018
Construction Contract Issues?
Not all contracts set the foundation for project success. When issues such as liability, risk allocation and disputes are not clearly defined and explained in the contract, it can lead to excess costs. Unfair contracts with poorly written clauses...
| Building Enclosure Systems| July 16, 2018
Building for Efficiency: Systems Approaches Boost Profitability
Owners and developers deploy building system solutions—including vertical transportation, HVAC and UPS—leveraging improvements in operations to gain efficiencies, savings and competitive advantages.
| Metals| July 13, 2018
Metal roofing performance and wind events
| Building Technology| June 28, 2018
Looking Ahead: The Future and Predictive Cost Data
Traditional forecasting methods were never designed to provide robust forecasts at a micro-market level. Due to this shortcoming, predictive cost data has positioned itself to revolutionize the construction industry.
| Building Team| May 16, 2018
How to Create a Culture of Project Profitability
Is your firm focused on the right metrics to drive profitability? Download this white paper to discover how you can establish a framework that is optimized for the way your business works, giving project managers, resource managers, financial...
| Building Materials| May 07, 2018
A Smarter Adhesive Solution for the Building Industry
​tesa offers adhesive tape solutions for the building industry. From muntin bars to structural glazing, our high-performance adhesive tapes last as long as the building itself. Unlike liquid glues, tape’s easy-to-use dispensing solutions and greater...
| Metals| April 18, 2018
Design Guidelines for Insulated Metal Panels
Ensure the metal panels you specify have the aesthetics and performance you envisioned for your building. Use these guidelines for visual appearance of Insulated Metal Panels and Systems including Manufactured Flatness, Installation Flatness,...
| Resources| December 05, 2017
E-Book: Fundamentals of ADA Signage
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has been in place for more than 20 years, with major revisions enacted in 2010. Since the ADA views visual impairments as a disability covered under the Act, there are specific guidelines pertaining to...
| Metals| November 17, 2017
Capabilities and flexibilities of metal building systems
Metal building systems are among the most widely-used forms of construction in the U.S, accounting for more than half of the new low-rise, non-residential buildings annually.
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