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Product Spotlight: Vision Control® IGUs in Healthcare Settings
May 21, 2025
In today’s dynamic healthcare environments, patient monitoring and privacy are paramount concerns. Vision Control® insulating glass units (IGUs) from Unicel Architectural provide a sophisticated solution tailored for nurse alcoves and critical care areas. These IGUs empower healthcare professionals with discreet observation capabilities, ensuring patient safety and dignity remain uncompromised.
StoVentec® Partners with RIB SpecLink, Making Specification Faster and Easier
May 15, 2025
Sto Corp., the innovative world leader in claddings, air barriers, coatings, and restoration systems, is now featured within RIB Software’s SpecLink product, the go-to cloud-based construction specification software trusted by AEC professionals to simplify and accelerate construction documentation. As part of this collaborative effort, Sto Corp.’s StoVentec® Rainscreen® System now has a dedicated specification section in SpecLink, providing enhanced visibility and making it easier for architects and specifiers to incorporate Sto’s solutions into their project documents with accuracy and confidence.
How to Choose Slat Wall Panels for Your Room Upgrade
May 13, 2025
Slat wall panels, inspired by traditional Japanese design, have become a timeless feature in modern interiors. With a variety of sizes and materials, from mini slats for minimalist spaces to large slats for bold statements, these panels offer versatility and style. Advances in faux wood materials, like polystyrene and polyurethane, provide cost-effective, eco-friendly alternatives to traditional wood. Perfect for residential and commercial spaces, slat wall panels not only enhance aesthetics but also improve acoustics. Explore the full range of slat wall panel options.
Get Lead Lined Doors Delivered in Weeks, Not Months, with MarShield
May 6, 2025
Radiation shielding delays are a threat to compliance, safety, and operational timelines. Whether outfitting an imaging room or securing a nuclear facility, waiting 12 weeks for lead lined doors puts critical timelines and budgets in jeopardy. MarShield sets a new standard by averaging delivery of lead lined wood doors in 20 days and hollow metal lead doors in 30. That’s why decision makers are moving quickly to secure supply from a manufacturer who actually delivers.
Coco Architectural Grilles & Metalcraft: Butterfly Design for Merillon Avenue LIRR Station
May 1, 2025
Coco Architectural Grilles & Metalcraft, renowned for their custom metalwork, recently completed an intricate butterfly pattern design for the Merillon Avenue Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) station. This project highlights the company’s expertise in creating unique, high-quality metal designs for a variety of applications.
Sto Corp. Wins Project of the Year at EIFS Excellence Awards for Second Consecutive Year
April 29, 2025
Sto Corp., the innovative world leader in fully integrated facade systems, has been awarded the prestigious Project of the Year Award at the 2024 EIFS Excellence Awards for the second year in a row. This high-profile recognition underscore’s Sto Corp.’s leadership in energy efficiency, design versatility, and sustainable innovation across the building envelope industry.
Ballistic Wall Retrofitting: Enhancing Security with Armortex Solutions
April 24, 2025
Retrofitting a ballistic wall provides an effective solution for enhancing building security without the need for complete reconstruction. Whether the structure is a government building, school, corporate headquarters, or financial institution, reinforcing the walls can create vital protection against ballistic threats while keeping operations uninterrupted. This guide explores the process of retrofitting a standard wall into a reliable ballistic barrier, emphasizing the right materials and methods to match security requirements.
Celebrate Earth Day – 22 April 2025: Sustainable Outdoor Solutions by TerraCast®
April 22, 2025
This Earth Day, the spotlight is on creating a healthier planet through renewable energy and sustainable practices. At TerraCast®, AECinfo.com explores how their eco-friendly resin outdoor products contribute to this mission, helping to build greener, more sustainable spaces.
Design with Freedom – Custom Terrazzo Solutions by Wausau Tile
April 17, 2025
Wausau Tile’s terrazzo offers unparalleled design flexibility, providing a wide range of custom colors, patterns, and even lettering. Whether using cement or epoxy, the possibilities are endless. If you can dream it, Wausau Tile can create it, offering a premium terrazzo solution for projects of all sizes.
Understanding Free Area in Air Distribution Products
April 15, 2025
Understanding the difference between Free Area and Effective Free Area is crucial for AEC professionals working with air distribution products like diffusers and grilles. Free Area refers to the actual open space of the product, while Effective Free Area is determined through lab testing to assess real-world performance based on airflow dynamics. The latter is more valuable for performance predictions, as it considers design factors like shape and material. Titus offers further insights into this topic through their Tech Talk Blog.
Navigating Tricon Piping Systems: Your Comprehensive Guide to Perfect Piping Solutions
April 7, 2025
Tricon Piping Systems, Inc. stands as a premier manufacturer in the realm of prefabricated, preinsulated, secondary containment, and conduit piping systems for both industrial and commercial applications. Whether you're seeking robust solutions for district heating, cooling systems, or double wall containment for chemicals and petroleum, Tricon excels in delivering top-quality products tailored to diverse needs.
Evaluating the Efficacy and Sustainability of Xypex Crystalline Waterproofing in Concrete
March 27, 2025
Concrete is essential to modern infrastructure but faces challenges due to its porous nature and susceptibility to cracking. This can lead to water ingress, reinforcing-steel corrosion and decreased structural lifespan. This article examines the Xypex Crystalline Waterproofing exclusive and proprietary technology, focusing on its technical performance, environmental sustainability and economic viability.
Avanti Systems USA: Enhancing Workspaces with Glass Office Partitions
March 19, 2025
Modern office design increasingly prioritizes openness, collaboration, and natural light—factors that enhance both productivity and employee well-being. Traditional enclosed workspaces are giving way to transparent, visually connected environments, where glass office partitions play a central role in shaping the future of workplace design.
The Smarter Choice for Outdoor Spaces: TerraCast® planters made from LLDPE resin
March 13, 2025
TerraCast® planters made from LLDPE resin (linear low-density polyethylene) address these issues effectively. Lightweight yet incredibly durable, our planters are easy to move and install without the need for heavy machinery. They resist cracking, chipping, and fading, even in extreme climates, ensuring longevity and reducing replacement costs. The reduced weight also lowers transportation expenses and virtually eliminates the risk of damage during transit. In addition to their practical advantages, our planters support sustainability goals by being made with up to 100% recycled materials and being fully recyclable at the end of their life.
Ensuring Compliance with Centralized Mailbox Solutions
March 6, 2025
When implementing multifamily mailbox solutions, adherence to USPS regulations is just the beginning. State, local, and federal accessibility codes, along with the Fair Housing Act, all play crucial roles. Property owners must ensure that centralized mailboxes comply with USPS standards and accessibility regulations to avoid mail disruptions or permit issues. Florence Corporation offers a comprehensive range of USPS-approved mailboxes and parcel lockers, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Ruskin® Acoustical Louvers: Effective Noise Control Solutions
March 4, 2025
Acoustical louvers utilize louver blades with a sound absorbent material to reduce infiltrating or escaping noise levels. These louvers are made of aluminum or steel and come in a variety of blade styles such as box blade and airfoil. They are commonly seen in office buildings, condominiums, and public buildings and are sometimes specified when sound attenuators cannot be installed. Ruskin® acoustical louvers utilize an acoustical grade fibrous media to limit noise and are designed to address acoustical attenuation across all eight octave bands.
Innovate Building Solutions: The Advantages of Laminate Shower and Bathroom Wall Panels for Multi-Unit Housing
February 26, 2025
When it comes to maintaining and upgrading bathrooms in multi-unit properties, property managers face a unique set of challenges. From hotels and multi-family apartments to senior housing and student dormitories, the need for durable, low-maintenance, and aesthetically pleasing bathroom solutions is paramount. Innovate Building Solutions offers a revolutionary approach with their laminate shower and bathroom wall panels, providing an alternative to traditional ceramic tiles and other materials.
Exploring StoneLite®: Versatile Applications in Exterior Stone Design
February 21, 2025
StoneLite® panels have over four decades of proven performance on the exterior of buildings throughout the world. After many years of exposure to many different environments and being subjected to extreme heat, bitter cold, earthquakes and hurricanes, the panels not only retain their natural beauty but remain durable and continue to perform.
The StoneLite® exterior stone paneling system and its installation components have been thoroughly tested by leading independent testing laboratories. They have proven performance in bond strength and flexural strength following acid freeze/thaw and UV radiation exposure. They are accepted by I.C.C. (formerly ICBO) and other code bodies for unrestricted use as exterior cladding for Type I buildings.
High-Performance Architectural Concrete Pavers
February 20, 2025
As the industry's premier manufacturer of architectural concrete pavers, Wausau Tile offers a diverse selection of options. Customers can choose from a standard color palette or collaborate with the project team to develop a unique color scheme tailored to their specific needs. Employing innovative technologies, Wausau Tile's pavers feature self-spacing lugs that streamline installation, reducing both time and costs.
MarShield's Custom L-Block: Meeting Radiation Shielding Challenges in Nuclear Pharma
February 18, 2025
In the nuclear medicine and pharmaceutical industries, ensuring the safety of workers and the environment requires highly specialized radiation shielding solutions. MarShield, a leading provider of radiation protection, was approached by a top U.S. radiopharmaceutical company to create a customized radiation shielding solution. The result: a purpose-built L-block and shielded cave that met the client's specific needs and enhanced overall safety. This article outlines how MarShield’s expertise in design and material selection helped provide a tailored solution that aligned with the industry's rigorous standards.