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  Case Study: Putting the Artistry in Art Deco
The LeVeque Tower is a 47-story Art Deco-style building located in Columbus, Ohio. From 1927 until 1974 it was the tallest building in Columbus and even rivaled the Washington Monument.
Advanced Architectural Grilleworks Dec 31, 2019  
Elaborate Utility Plant at VA Hospital Includes Bilco Doors Elaborate Utility Plant at VA Hospital Includes Bilco Doors
Workers ascend and descend on ladders equipped with 15 LadderUP safety posts, also manufactured by BILCO. The safety posts feature a telescoping design that is spring balanced for easy operation and includes adjustable mounting hardware that accommodat...
BilcoBilco Dec 30, 2019 URL
London’s 40 Lime Street Revives Office Building with Boon Edam Revolving Door and Turnstiles London’s 40 Lime Street Revives Office Building with Boon Edam Revolving Door and Turnstiles
Architects specified a revolving door early into the design stage. With the building entrance on a main street, it was important that the entrance prevent the outside environment, including unconditioned air, noises, odors and debris, from penetrating ...
Boon Edam Inc.Boon Edam Inc. Dec 23, 2019 URL
Case Study: The Bourbon Street Barrel Room Restaurant & Bar Case Study: The Bourbon Street Barrel Room Restaurant & Bar
Bourbon Barrel is a beautiful restaurant that was in the need of remodel. In order to keep the same feel, the owners wanted to use same looking metal tiles. However the echo was a big concern due to hard surfaces on the floor, walls, and ceilings. They...
Decorative Ceiling Tiles, Inc.Decorative Ceiling Tiles, Inc. Dec 20, 2019 URL
  Dressed Up: Classy Closet Renovation in North Carolina
The Julian Price House in Greensboro, North Carolina, hadn’t seen much love for years. In fact, the 1929 Tudor mansion was featured on the most-watched episode of A&E’s series Hoarders, filled from floor to ceiling with the previous owner’s possessions...
The Sherwin-Williams Company Dec 17, 2019  
  Case Study: Fort Vancouver Community Library
The new Central Branch for the Fort Vancouver Community Library will significantly increase services and play a more central role in the community by more than tripling the current space (to 80,000 square feet), and providing indoor and outdoor meeting...
Telling Architectural Systems Dec 14, 2019  
  Project Spotlight: Baystate Noble Hospital – Westfield, MA
Not only does the canopy’s eye-catching design serve as a striking testament to the architect’s skills, but it is also functional. While standard glass canopies offer little UV protection and can even concentrate the incoming rays to create uncomfortab...
Major Industries Inc. Dec 11, 2019  
  Custom Logo Bike Racks Add to School Pride
Having a strong sense of what they wanted to accomplish with their bike parking, along with the directive from McArdle being "I want our logo on a rack, and I want it to be sharp and sweet,: Beckler jumped into searching for what was out there.
Madrax Bike Racks Dec 07, 2019  
Shopper’s Paradise Opens In Vietnam – With Penetron Technology Shopper’s Paradise Opens In Vietnam – With Penetron Technology
Penetron Vietnam has accrued extensive experience in the construction of water storage and wastewater treatment plants. Working with both project contractors – Kajima and Hoa Binh – Kim’s team proposed an application of PENETRON, a surface-applied crys...
Penetron InternationalPenetron International Nov 30, 2019 URL
StonePly - River Renaissance Penthouse Suite StonePly - River Renaissance Penthouse Suite
Because of its historic location, many guidelines had to be followed when designing the penthouse. The building plans were reviewed three times by the Third Ward Architectural Review Board before they were approved. The penthouse boasts 5,100 square fe...
StonePly Co.StonePly Co. Nov 28, 2019 URL
Case Study: MarShield Custom Builds Radiation Protected Cabinets for Medical Research Client Case Study: MarShield Custom Builds Radiation Protected Cabinets for Medical Research Client
Working with our client, the MarShield team designed and manufactured three cabinets with custom specifications in depth, height, accessibility, and mobility to address their stringent requirements. Lined with ¼” thick encapsulated pure lead and constr...
MarShield - a division of The MarsMetal CompanyMarShield - a division of The MarsMetal Company Nov 21, 2019 URL
WSU Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center with Morin W-12, SLR-16 WSU Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center with Morin W-12, SLR-16
A range of profiles offering straight, tapered and mechanically curved solutions, all combined with unrivaled color, texture and material options. All Morin roofing panel systems are available in a variety of sizes, finishes, ribs and other options. Ev...
Morin - A Kingspan Group CompanyMorin - A Kingspan Group Company Nov 19, 2019 URL
New Strategic Leadership Team Announced at Maxxon Corporation New Strategic Leadership Team Announced at Maxxon Corporation
Maxxon Corporation is excited to announce the formation of a strategic leadership team to be led by Executive Vice President of Maxxon Operations, Joshua Jonsson. Maxxon Corporation pioneered the gypsum underlayment industry with the invention of Gyp-C...
Maxxon Corp.Maxxon Corp. Nov 12, 2019 URL
  Case Study: Museum at Prairiefire Overland Park, Kansas
The Museum at Prairiefire (MAP) is undeniably a one-of-a-kind building that features a vibrant, animated glow of color across its façade. Distinguishable by its iridescent glow, dichroic glass wraps the exterior of MAP in a flame-like display to reflec...
Kawneer Co., Inc. Nov 06, 2019  
  Project Spotlight: John R. Dimitry Building, Lawrence, MA
The Northern Essex Community College (NECC) in Lawrence, MA recently unveiled a $6.5 million renovation of the college’s John R. Dimitry Building; and the transformation – lead by Perry Dean Rogers Partners Architects – is a bright one! Named after the...
Major Industries Inc. Nov 05, 2019  
Historic Paris Hotel Revitalizes Entry with Boon Edam Revolving Doors Historic Paris Hotel Revitalizes Entry with Boon Edam Revolving Doors
Built in 1908 as the Hotel Majestic, the building underwent an extensive renovation to update the facilities, standards and technology while still preserving its historic appeal. The restoration took four years to complete and the result is a five-star...
Boon Edam Inc.Boon Edam Inc. Oct 31, 2019 URL
Case Study: Boston Logan International Airport Hangars Case Study: Boston Logan International Airport Hangars
Fennick McCredie Architecture developed a unique design with these goals in mind. The design included a series of unique sloped doors glazed with 3 story tall polycarbonate panels, alternating between opal and clear. Many daylighting façades were cons...
EXTECH/Exterior Technologies, Inc.EXTECH/Exterior Technologies, Inc. Oct 30, 2019 URL
Stromberg Architectural Products at Bremerton Naval Parking Garage Stromberg Architectural Products at Bremerton Naval Parking Garage
The most prominent of the Stromberg products are the 166 large Stromberg custom capitals located throughout the structure. These are complimented by stylistically matching caps at the top of each supporting column, bases and smaller features on the fou...
Stromberg Architectural Products, Inc.Stromberg Architectural Products, Inc. Oct 29, 2019 URL
Stone Panels at First State Bank Headquarters Stone Panels at First State Bank Headquarters
The majority of panels were typical panel sizes and installed in a 3/8″ sealed joint application. Panels at the window sills and door jambs had factory bonded finished returns and quirk mitered edges were required at all other outside corner conditions...
Stone Panels International LLCStone Panels International LLC Oct 28, 2019 URL
  Project Spotlight: Buffalo General Medical Center, NY
Originally dedicated in 1858 as Buffalo General Hospital, the facility remains the largest teaching affiliate of the University of Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient care. But while ...
Major Industries Inc. Oct 11, 2019  
Featured Project: West Block Parliament and the Visitor Welcome Center Featured Project: West Block Parliament and the Visitor Welcome Center
AMBICO was first approached in early 2016 to work collaboratively with the design team responsible for the major renovations of the Canadian government in Ottawa on Parliament Hill. AMBICO also provided comments into the feasibility of conceptual desig...
AmbicoAmbico Oct 08, 2019 URL
Fire and Smoke Curtain at University of Michigan Biological Sciences Building Fire and Smoke Curtain at University of Michigan Biological Sciences Building
Two atriums unify the building with glass walls on each end, the atriums provide visual connectivity between spaces. Deployable vertical fire curtains were utilized to partition large openings in the atrium spaces throughout the facility.
Smoke Guard, Inc.Smoke Guard, Inc. Oct 02, 2019 URL
Washington State Capitol Campus – Security Post Washington State Capitol Campus – Security Post
The Washington Governor’s Mansion security post required the removal and replacement of aging bullet-resistant windows to ensure the continued integrity of the post. After completing a site walk and submitting a quote, Total Security Solutions was awar...
Total Security Solutions IncTotal Security Solutions Inc Oct 01, 2019 URL
  County Materials Produces Largest Bridge Girders to Date
The 152-foot girder is only the beginning of County Materials flexing its muscle for this massive project. Additionally, the company will be producing 186-foot girders that weigh up to 235,000 lbs. In total, County Materials will manufacture 275 girder...
County Materials Corporation Sep 30, 2019  
Xypex Admix Critical Part Of Shotcrete Tunnel Linings Xypex Admix Critical Part Of Shotcrete Tunnel Linings
More than 10 years after the opening of the Vuosaari Harbor and the road and rail tunnels that help keep it humming, the Xypex treated shotcrete continues to prove its effectiveness.
Xypex Chemical CorporationXypex Chemical Corporation Sep 26, 2019 URL
  Free White Paper: Design Strategies for a School or University
Designing buildings for education can be complex. These are the buildings that shape the minds of our future, so ensuring an ideal learning environment is key. And while numerous studies have shown the importance of proper daylighting when it comes to ...
Kalwall Corporation Sep 23, 2019  
  Project Spotlight: Tres Volcanos School Gym
The school utilizes a number of daylighting systems, including Guardian 275 wall panels, to bring in natural light and help offset artificial lighting costs. The Guardian 275 translucent wall panels help to brighten some otherwise dark corridors, and t...
Major Industries Inc. Sep 13, 2019  
  Case Study: University of Louisville Novak Center for Children's Health
Opened in the summer of 2018, the state-of-the-art eight-story building is home to U of L Physicians pediatric specialty clinical practices. The Argeton Terracotta facade features 15 custom glazed colors brilliantly featured on exterior walls and soff...
Telling Architectural Systems Sep 12, 2019  
  Linetec’s clear anodize finishing helps Texas career center withstand constant student use
Celebrating the beginning of its second academic year, the Dan Dipert Career + Technical Center (CTC) serves approximately 2,400 high school juniors and seniors from across the Arlington Independent School District (AISD) in Texas. Helping this educati...
Linetec Sep 11, 2019  
Hermetic 4.8S Urethane Cement Slurry Hermetic 4.8S Urethane Cement Slurry
A three component, thermal shock resistant, urethane slurry (broadcast optional), extremely durable flooring system. Available in a variety of colors and engineered to be FDA, USDA and CIFA acceptable for applications in food manufacturing, packaging a...
Elite Crete Systems, Inc. (Headquarters)Elite Crete Systems, Inc. (Headquarters) Sep 04, 2019 URL
  Delray Semi-Recessed Downlights at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
Delray’s line of semi-recessed downlights feature hand blown glass shades, with a matte opal interior; the exterior available in four glass colors (indigo, marine, opal, and tangerine). Shipped with pre-coated galvanized steel mounting frame and J-box,...
Delray Lighting Aug 29, 2019  
33 Congress Street in Boston Preserves History with Custom Boon Edam Revolving Door and Turnstiles 33 Congress Street in Boston Preserves History with Custom Boon Edam Revolving Door and Turnstiles
33 Congress incorporates more than 400,000 square feet of office and retail space, transforming the historic neighborhood and positioning the area as a dynamic downtown destination. The project was designed by Arrowstreet, an award-winning architecture...
Boon Edam Inc.Boon Edam Inc. Aug 28, 2019 URL
  RPI Engineering Building - Argeton Rainscreen Project
America's oldest school of science and engineering, RPI, solves a problem with Telling Architectural's Argeton Terracotta Rainscreen System
Telling Architectural Systems Aug 26, 2019  
Penetron Technology Delivers Durability At Bella Isla Penetron Technology Delivers Durability At Bella Isla
Specified for all foundation structures at the Bella Isla Apartments complex, including the foundation slabs, elevator pits and retaining walls, PENETRON ADMIX was mixed into almost 3,000 cubic yards of concrete during the batching phase by Supermix, t...
Penetron InternationalPenetron International Aug 22, 2019 URL
Case Study: Specialty Supermarket with Kingspan Kooltherm K8 Cavity Board Case Study: Specialty Supermarket with Kingspan Kooltherm K8 Cavity Board
Given the wide variety of foods and products on display in the store and its location in a climate where extreme cold weather conditions are common, insulation was an especially important consideration for this project. Kingspan Kooltherm K8 Cavity Boa...
Kingspan Insulation LLCKingspan Insulation LLC Aug 08, 2019 URL
  Project Spotlight: Carver Elementary School
When Carver Public Schools in Massachusetts looked to replace two older school buildings with one new facility to house students pre-K through 5th grade, they sought the help of HMFH Architects to assist them in designing an energy-efficient and vibran...
Major Industries Inc. Aug 06, 2019  
  Case Study: CityPlace 2, Spring, Texas
Approximately 20 miles north of downtown Houston lies Springwood Village, a forward-thinking, master-planned community of homes, offices, retail, restaurants and hotels. Nestled in the heart of the village is CityPlace, which is designed to be a mixed-...
Kawneer Co., Inc. Jul 31, 2019  
Case Study: Berts Bottle Shop - Invisacoustics Basics Ceiling Panels Case Study: Bert's Bottle Shop - Invisacoustics Basics Ceiling Panels
Following the installation of the InvisAcoustics panels, Flores and his customers heard a significant difference in the noise level. “It was noticeably quieter right away,” he says. “It made the space feel more solid and less like a tin box. The patron...
Armstrong Building SolutionsArmstrong Building Solutions Jul 30, 2019 URL
Case Study: Delaware Technical Community College Courtyard Canopy Case Study: Delaware Technical Community College Courtyard Canopy
Since this was to be a gathering place enjoyed by faculty, students, parents, and new college prospects, the canopy absolutely had to be a thing of beauty. Typical glazing panels are sub-divided by cross-mullions, which would negatively affect the cano...
EXTECH/Exterior Technologies, Inc.EXTECH/Exterior Technologies, Inc. Jul 25, 2019 URL
Stromberg Entryways Stromberg Entryways
Architectural entryways are common architectural features on churches, government buildings, and hospitality locations. On churches, architectural entryways can be enhanced with moldings and bas relief featuring religious symbols or scenes, making the ...
Stromberg Architectural Products, Inc.Stromberg Architectural Products, Inc. Jul 24, 2019 URL
Stone Panels at Macdonald Saint Paul’s Hotel Stone Panels at Macdonald Saint Paul’s Hotel
Lightweight aluminium honeycomb panels faced with ultra-thin Stanton Moor sandstone fixed on a lightweight steel frame. That’s the solution used to satisfy planners’ and architects’ desire to use the local stone for the new 15,000m2, 156-bed Macdonald ...
Stone Panels International LLCStone Panels International LLC Jul 23, 2019 URL
Dallas Police HQ Chooses Boon Edam  Security Doors to Secure Its Lobby Dallas Police HQ Chooses Boon Edam Security Doors to Secure Its Lobby
The department is located in the Jack Evans Police Headquarters building, which was built in 2003. It is 358,000 square feet, has six floors, is spread over a three-acre site, has a separate 1,200 car parking garage and a two-acre, open parking lot for...
Boon Edam Inc.Boon Edam Inc. Jul 19, 2019 URL
  Reinforced Concrete Pipe Provides Strength in Manitowoc Reconstruction Project
Several years of planning, community input and coordination finally unfolded in the summer of 2019 along US-10 Highway/Waldo Boulevard running through Manitowoc, WI. This busy roadway, which sees upwards of 13,000 vehicles per day, was in desperate nee...
County Materials Corporation Jul 16, 2019  
Benefits of Modular Office Wall Systems Benefits of Modular Office Wall Systems
Collaboration. Transparency. Problem Solving. Change. If your office space is not set up to foster and facilitate all of the above, it may be holding you back. The more sophisticated our understanding of office dynamics becomes, the more it is clear a ...
Avanti Systems USAAvanti Systems USA Jul 11, 2019 URL
  CableRail Optimizes the View at a Stunning Riverside Home
In building his dream home, Alexander wanted to bring the space to life by creating a unique experience in every room. "We set out to achieve a warm, modern lake feel that that excited all of the senses and had a truly memorable ambiance."
Feeney, Inc Jul 09, 2019  
Project Spotlight - The Farwell Building Project Spotlight - The Farwell Building
The wood and mortar flooring system throughout the Farwell Building was extremely deteriorated. Kent Companies’ Underlayments Division provided critical repairs by pouring one inch of deep fill and a once inch cap of Maxxon Commercial Topping across a...
Maxxon Corp.Maxxon Corp. Jul 05, 2019 URL
Lumiere Metallic Epoxy Flooring Lumiere Metallic Epoxy Flooring
Duraamen’s Lumiere Designer Epoxy Coating System is a clear epoxy concrete floor coating that has minute metallic particles suspended in it to create a dazzling array of effects and colors. Our epoxy coating produces mirror-like surfaces without the ti...
Duraamen Engineered Products Inc.Duraamen Engineered Products Inc. Jul 02, 2019 URL
Classic Ottawa Structure Modernized by State-of-the-Art Door Assemblies Classic Ottawa Structure Modernized by State-of-the-Art Door Assemblies
AMBICO's expertise in restoration projects of this type has been well established globally, having provided state-of-the-art door and frame products for historic structures in Washington, Jerusalem, London, Dubai and Vancouver. In this instance in Otta...
AmbicoAmbico Jun 25, 2019 URL
London’s Riverscape Office Building Again Selects  Boon Edam Entrance Solutions for Renovation London’s Riverscape Office Building Again Selects Boon Edam Entrance Solutions for Renovation
Originally opened in 1980, Riverscape is a 63,000 square foot, multi-story office space located at 10 Queen Street Place. The modern development sits on the sought-after area of the River Thames, just minutes from the bustling area of Cannon Street Sta...
Boon Edam Inc.Boon Edam Inc. Jun 24, 2019 URL
Bulletproof Barrier System at The Healing Center of San Diego Bulletproof Barrier System at The Healing Center of San Diego
The Healing Center of San Diego, a pain management facility, needed a bulletproof barrier system implemented in a short time frame. The design had to reflect a light airy feel without sacrificing security, which posed quite a challenge because of the l...
Total Security Solutions IncTotal Security Solutions Inc Jun 17, 2019 URL
Kingspan Insulation plays key role in Kennesaw State Universitys impressive new student center Kingspan Insulation plays key role in Kennesaw State University's impressive new student center
Kennesaw State University, located about 20 miles northwest of Atlanta, is home to more than 35,000 students pursuing one of more than 75 bachelors, masters or doctoral degrees. The university’s main campus in Kennesaw covers approximately 350 acres of...
Kingspan Insulation LLCKingspan Insulation LLC Jun 05, 2019 URL
Xypex Protects Priceless Art in Helsinki Xypex Protects Priceless Art in Helsinki
Like an alien funhouse, the multi-domed ceiling of the subterranean Amos Rex art museum pushes up from below Helsinki’s Lasipalatsi plaza to create an interactive outdoor playscape. The plaza features five mounds of varying sizes, each equipped with la...
Xypex Chemical CorporationXypex Chemical Corporation Jun 04, 2019 URL
  Custom Period-Matched Perforated Grilles
This stately fieldstone mansion, built in the mid-1800’s, was a vacation home to famous Presidents and Authors. Artisans at Advanced Arch Grilles, working alongside our architect and contractor partners, assisted in the renovation that helped restore i...
Advanced Architectural Grilleworks May 17, 2019  
Solar Control and Productivity Solar Control and Productivity
Solar control solutions, including window shades, help increase worker productivity. To understand how, one must go back to understanding what makes a productive building and why productivity should be a consideration in building design.
Draper, Inc.Draper, Inc. May 14, 2019 URL
AC Hotel in Times Square Installs Custom Boon Edam Revolving Door AC Hotel in Times Square Installs Custom Boon Edam Revolving Door
Times Square in New York City is arguably one of the most popular attractions in the world, with restaurants, stores, energetic crowds and pulsing lights from towering digital billboards. It’s also home to AC Hotel New York Times Square, a recently ope...
Boon Edam Inc.Boon Edam Inc. May 13, 2019 URL
  Case Study: New Bird Netting Means 'No Vacancy' For Crows at Hotel
Issues to be addressed: Large numbers of crows were congregating around the hotel property. The hotel’s owner enlisted the help of Zenon Vargas of Vargas Unlimited Land to install Bird•B•Gone netting to address and solve the crow problem. Challenges to...
Bird-B-Gone, Inc. May 09, 2019  
  Kawneer Help Illuminate High-Tech Learning Environments at The University of Kansas Medical Center Health Education Building
A range of curtain wall systems, storefront framing and entrances, from Kawneer Company, Inc. the leading manufacturer of architectural aluminum products and systems for commercial construction, help create its distinctive building-within-a-building de...
Kawneer Co., Inc. May 07, 2019  
  Project Spotlight: A Welcoming Glow
When photographer Richard Sexton was looking to design a home and studio space in New Orleans, he knew he wanted it to have a certain quality of light, but not at the expense of the overall design. His goal was to create a modern and inexpensive space ...
Major Industries Inc. May 06, 2019  
Case Study: Etihad Airways - Faceted Metal Ceiling Panels Case Study: Etihad Airways - Faceted Metal Ceiling Panels
Etihad Airways, national airline for the United Arab Emirates, wanted the ceiling to reflect the design of its new brand image, which draws on the geometric shapes found throughout the architecture of Abu Dhabi and its desert landscape.
Armstrong Building SolutionsArmstrong Building Solutions May 03, 2019 URL
High Gloss Acrylic Wall Panels Create a Clean, Contemporary Look High Gloss Acrylic Wall Panels Create a Clean, Contemporary Look
High gloss acrylic walls provide a sleek, contemporary look for bath/shower walls and kitchen backsplashes while being light and easy to work with. Learn the many benefits of this product below.
Bath DoctorBath Doctor Apr 30, 2019 URL
Endura Resin Chip System from Duraamen Engineered Products Endura Resin Chip System from Duraamen Engineered Products
Garage floor coatings are an economical way to enhance and protect any concrete floor. Epoxy garage floor coatings create a non-porous surface making them impervious to chemicals and other liquids. Our epoxy coatings are easy to clean and somewhat impa...
Duraamen Engineered Products Inc.Duraamen Engineered Products Inc. Apr 26, 2019 URL
  Power Distributor’s North Dakota headquarters features Linetec’s durable, eco-friendly anodize
Showcasing clear anodize on both its exterior façade and its interior offices, Linetec finished more than 96,000 lineal feet of architectural aluminum products by Tubelite Inc. In addition to the durable, environmentally responsible anodize, Linetec al...
Linetec Apr 25, 2019  
Stone Panels at Robert T. Matsui Courthouse, Sacramento California Stone Panels at Robert T. Matsui Courthouse, Sacramento California
The combination of StoneLite natural stone, state-of-the-art computer-aided design, and CNC machining to cut the oblique shapes, allowed the creation of the architect’s design intent for the 27 story rotunda of the Robert T. Matsui Federal Courthouse i...
Stone Panels International LLCStone Panels International LLC Apr 19, 2019 URL
Gladding Residence Center at VCU Gladding Residence Center at VCU
the Gladding Residence Center on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University will house 1,524 freshmen students in traditional and semi-suite style double rooms. In addition to rooms, this 360,000-square-foot residence hall – with 12 floors and four...
National GypsumNational Gypsum Apr 16, 2019 URL
Penetron is the Standard for Exclusive Luxury Pools in Mexico Penetron is the Standard for Exclusive Luxury Pools in Mexico
Designed by 3 Cincuentayuno Luxury Pools, the Arboledas pool at the Club de Golf La Hacienda in Atizapan de Zaragoza, México, welcomed club members to the new facility in March 2019. The exclusive aquatic architects specified Penetron crystalline techn...
Penetron InternationalPenetron International Apr 09, 2019 URL
Stoneply Mocha Cream Limestone at  Delnor Hospital Stoneply Mocha Cream Limestone at Delnor Hospital
Delnor Hospital had a specific budget and construction demands.They needed an affordable alternative to solid stone that could be installed while part of the hospital was still operating and would not obstruct future renovations or expansions.
StonePly Co.StonePly Co. Apr 05, 2019 URL
  Designing an Adhered Masonry Veneer
Weather resistant barriers are commonly found on residential and light commercial construction projects. The discussion will give insight on properly selecting the correct material. When selecting house wrap material, the perm rating should be part of ...
Mortar Net Solutions® Mar 28, 2019  
CableView Wood Cable Railing System CableView Wood Cable Railing System
For those interested in a wood frame rather than metal, we offer certain wood species renowned for their strength, durability, and beauty. In addition to these natural qualities, our wood posts are also uniquely engineered for additional structural and...
Stainless Cable & Railing Inc.Stainless Cable & Railing Inc. Mar 21, 2019 URL
  Daylighting Large Spaces with Major Industries
While many of the jobs we work on feature a skylight or translucent wall system, we’ve seen an increase in projects where both are utilized to make the most of natural light – and with great success. One of these projects – a Tactical Equipment Mainten...
Major Industries Inc. Mar 20, 2019  
Renovated Office Building in Glasgow Tightens Security with Boon Edam Optical Turnstiles Renovated Office Building in Glasgow Tightens Security with Boon Edam Optical Turnstiles
A rising trend in the United Kingdom is the renovation of older office spaces. With a continuously growing workforce, cities across the country are transforming corporate offices into multi-level spaces with increased aesthetics. In keeping with this t...
Boon Edam Inc.Boon Edam Inc. Mar 13, 2019 URL
Total Security Solutions at Owen Electric, Kentucky Total Security Solutions at Owen Electric, Kentucky
We fabricated and installed bulletproof barriers that included arch window systems (to allow for ease of communication with customers), as well as ballistic fiberglass for the knee space area. This provided floor-to-ceiling protection for Owen Electric...
Total Security Solutions IncTotal Security Solutions Inc Mar 08, 2019 URL
  Case Study: Garlock Secures the Rooftop for a Global Pharma Company
This company’s safety and facility management team noted that there was a regular flow of contractors and employees that access the roof to maintain this world-class facility. To preserve the company’s good reputation and provide a safe structure, the ...
Garlock Safety Systems Mar 07, 2019  
Xypex Preserving Concrete Integrity and Marine Wildlife Xypex Preserving Concrete Integrity and Marine Wildlife
Approximately 34,000 pounds of Xypex Admix C-500 in 15 lb. soluble bags was used to treat all of the high performance ready-mix concrete used in the aquariums that make up the Great Oceans Hall. As described by BRP, the Xypex Admix C-500 was used to tr...
Xypex Chemical CorporationXypex Chemical Corporation Mar 04, 2019 URL
Project Spotlight - A-Mill Artist Lofts Project Spotlight - A-Mill Artist Lofts
The A-Mill Artist Lofts project was an ambitious restoration and redevelopment encompassing two city blocks of historic industrial structures, including the Pillsbury A-Mill constructed in 1881. Situated by St. Anthony Falls on the Mississippi River, t...
Maxxon Corp.Maxxon Corp. Feb 27, 2019 URL
Utrecht University Installs Towering Boon Edam Revolving Door at Main Entrance to Sciences Building Utrecht University Installs Towering Boon Edam Revolving Door at Main Entrance to Sciences Building
Renowned Rotterdam-based architects, Ectory Hoogstad, were asked to create a building at Utrecht University that would serve as an addition to two other existing buildings: the Minnaert building and the Buys Ballot building. Joost Ector, Director and P...
Boon Edam Inc.Boon Edam Inc. Feb 25, 2019 URL
PENETRON Specialty Products Shines in Northrop Grumman Flooring Challenge PENETRON Specialty Products Shines in Northrop Grumman Flooring Challenge
Northrop Grumman, an electronics manufacturing facility located in the Baltimore MD area, presented a renovation challenge for the flooring contractor. RENEW WS Ultra-White quick-setting flooring overlay was chosen to ensure a seamless surface and shin...
Penetron Specialty ProductsPenetron Specialty Products Feb 19, 2019 URL
Maglin Site Furniture at Bank of America Plaza Maglin Site Furniture at Bank of America Plaza
The owners of Bank of America Plaza wanted to offer their tenants even more than a prime location in an iconic building and so, beginning in 2016, they invested in a complete redesign of their street-level presence. "We have created a more pedestrian-f...
Maglin Site FurnitureMaglin Site Furniture Feb 18, 2019 URL
Salons and Barbershops Specify Reflector Enhancer Floors Salons and Barbershops Specify Reflector Enhancer Floors
Salons and barbershops use a lot of chemicals and stains in their industry. This tends to create damage and discoloration to current flooring surfaces. The reason why they are specifying REFLECTOR™ Enhancer Flooring Systems is because these floors are ...
Elite Crete Systems, Inc. (Headquarters)Elite Crete Systems, Inc. (Headquarters) Feb 15, 2019 URL
Case Study: Ent Center for the Arts at a University of Colorado Case Study: Ent Center for the Arts at a University of Colorado
Morin was selected for the sleek metal exterior that is only expected of great performing arts centers. Well over 170,000 sf of Galvalume panels covers all sides of the building. The architects chose Morin’s MX-1.0 panel profile in Silversmith as well...
Morin - A Kingspan Group CompanyMorin - A Kingspan Group Company Feb 13, 2019 URL
Residential Showcase Utilizes Sto Ventec Glass Facade Residential Showcase Utilizes Sto Ventec Glass Facade
StoVentec Glass facades have been widely used in Europe for years, and are just now being introduced in the U.S. The product works well as both an external rainscreen cladding system, and as an internal decorative option. StoVentec Glass is an advanced...
Sto Corp.Sto Corp. Feb 11, 2019 URL
  High School Addition and Renovation
Cleveland Heights High School, a historic 1926 Beaux-Arts school serving the Cleveland Heights and University Heights communities in Ohio, recently underwent a major renovation that included 235,000 square feet of new space. Designed by BSHM Architects...
Major Industries Inc. Feb 07, 2019  
Mixed-Use Marquis on 5th Street Built on PENETRON Technology Mixed-Use Marquis on 5th Street Built on PENETRON Technology
The December 2018 opening of the upscale Marquis on 5th Street complex in Austin, Texas, combines residential units and ground-floor retail areas with a three-level basement parking garage. Penetron crystalline technology was specified to ensure the in...
Penetron InternationalPenetron International Jan 28, 2019 URL
Boon Edam Announces 2019 Technical Training Program in North America Boon Edam Announces 2019 Technical Training Program in North America
Roadshow trainings are unique in that a specially-engineered, full-size security revolving door, security portal and/or optical turnstile are sent to each training location. Partners have the opportunity to work together to assemble the units and troub...
Boon Edam Inc.Boon Edam Inc. Jan 15, 2019 URL
  Linetec launches a new website
The new website, Linetec.com, provides a comprehensive overview of the company’s paint, anodize and specialty finishes, as well as specifications, processes, quality and environmental considerations, maintenance guidelines, warranty information, and co...
Linetec Jan 14, 2019  
The Benefits of Daylighting The Benefits of Daylighting
Many studies have concluded that daylighting has positive physical and mental effects. Daylighting has been linked to decreases in absenteeism, higher productivity, higher test scores, and shorter recovery times for hospitalized patients.
EXTECH/Exterior Technologies, Inc.EXTECH/Exterior Technologies, Inc. Jan 10, 2019 URL
Project Spotlight: Overformynderiet, Copenhagen, Denmark Project Spotlight: Overformynderiet, Copenhagen, Denmark
The Ministry building adjacent to the Parliament was historically significant and needed to undergo restoration as the substrate was failing and the exterior façade was being held in place with surface fasteners. The goal was to maintain the Greenland ...
Stone Panels International LLCStone Panels International LLC Jan 08, 2019 URL
  Kalwall Featured in Another Award-Winning Design
The Facilities Services Complex at the University of Tennessee Knoxville was named a Collegiate Citation winner for Historic Preservation in AS&U’s annual Educational Interiors Showcase. The project was featured on the cover of this year’s AS&U Magazin...
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