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2016 January
Decorative Spray-Texture Concrete Overlays
January 29, 2016
For a Great Looking Pool deck or Patio at an Equally Attractive Price. With any new design or renovation project, the most important considerations are how will your new floor look and perform, and how much it will cost. On all three counts, decorative spray-texture concrete overlays are hard to beat.
Understanding Home Energy Audits
January 27, 2016
Ever wondered how efficient your home really is? The U.S. Department of Energy has created a comprehensive and educational infographic that breaks down what a home energy audit is, what’s involved and how the results can help you and your clients determine the best investments to improve the home’s energy efficiency.
Using Biometric Technologies For Access Control Solutions
January 25, 2016
Biometric technology isn’t just for James Bond. In fact, it is already part of our daily lives. You’ve likely used it to sign into your iPhone with your thumbprint, or used the facial recognition feature on Facebook to tag your friends in a photo.
Importance Of Outdoor Garden Planter Materials
January 22, 2016
Did you know that the materials your garden planters are made out of impact the success of your plants? It’s true! People tend to focus on the plants as opposed to the planter, but you don’t have to make the same mistake. Planter materials are hugely important and will make a difference in the outcome of your plants. Planter materials include wood, resin, plastic, terra-cotta and more. Here’s an overview of some of the more common types of garden planter materials on the market, including pros and cons of each.
The Test of Time: 10,000 N. Central Expressway, 30 Years Later
January 20, 2016
The Dallas office building, 10,000 N. Central Expressway, stands as a 30-year testament to the strength, beauty, and durability of StoneLite® panels.
Green architecture key to nationwide energy savings
January 18, 2016
When it comes to energy efficiency in the U.S., many people point to automotive carbon dioxide emissions as ground zero. It's a fair point – according to the EPA, between 1990 and 2012, the transportation sector accounted for 32 percent of all carbon emissions in the U.S. But in the realm of overall energy consumption, another industry is even higher.
Stay Warm: How to Protect Workers from Cold Weather Hazards
January 15, 2016
In many parts of the country, it’s starting to get cold. Winter has officially begun. If your workers are exposed to cold temperatures for long periods of time, they are at risk for such health conditions as trench foot, frostbite and hypothermia. Extreme exposure can also lead to death, in some cases.
Amager Resource Center
January 13, 2016
Kalwall® translucent sandwich panels are the industry leaders in diffuse natural daylighting and energy efficiency, but that’s not what made them desirable for one of the highest profiled sustainable design projects in the world currently underway, the Amager Resource Center in Copenhagen, Denmark (Photo courtesy of Bjarke Ingels Group).
Online Color Selection and Specification Tool
January 11, 2016
Linetec offers a “Select and Spec” tool for architects and design professionals seeking long-lasting finishes for architectural aluminum products. Visitors to www.Linetec.com, click on the link to the tool where they may choose from the color palettes and order their painted aluminum samples.
2015 NJ DISCA Excellence in Construction Awards – Tin Ceiling Project
January 8, 2016
This year’s Ceiling Project Award goes to Ricasoli&Santin Contracting for their contribution to the Duffy School-Senior Housing Project in Florence. The idea is pretty interesting: take an existing public school building constructed in the early 1900’s and convert it into a modern senior living facility while maintaining its historic character.
7 Myths about One Level (Curbless) Showers
January 6, 2016
A one level shower can be cool, contemporary, stylish all while providing a functional design which will work for life. Let’s take a look at 7 myths about one level showers and bust them wide open.
Got a Pest Bird Problem? Get These Top 5 Bird Deterrents
January 4, 2016
You’ve put it off long enough. Time to admit you’ve got a growing pest bird problem. As a responsible building owner/manager, you’ve come to realize that birds can and do deface and damage property. The cleanup and maintenance bills keep going up. And pest birds are one big reason. Time to take action. Bird B Gone offers a wide range of bird control solutions for buildings and structures. Humane and effective, the top five solutions most often recommended for most pest bird problems include: