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2020 August
5 Questions With Jim Edgeworth, Residential Sales Director for The BILCO Company
August 31, 2020
What have you seen in the residential sales side at BILCO since the start of the pandemic? There was a lot of confusion and frustration at the outset. The building community was unsure not only about the reach of the pandemic, but also how it affected the ability to earn a living at all levels of the industry as states adopted a wide variety of guidelines. March and April sales were slightly off as people looked for ways to keep their business open.
Modern bike racks add style to secure bike parking
August 28, 2020
Modern bike racks add style to this facility - more importantly they are quality, hand-crafted units offering secure bike parking. Learn more about Metro:
Lofty Series trash receptacles offer a sleek option to enhance the beauty of your space
August 26, 2020
Many times, trash receptacles look beat up & yucky - the EXCLUSIVE Lofty Series offers a sleek option to enhance beauty of your space & help to keep it clean #loftyseries #thomassteele #exclusivedesign #trashreceptacle #architecturalproducts #landscapearchitecture #sitefurniture
New class makes the case for motorized and automated shades
August 24, 2020
Modern architecture relies more on windows than ever before. Glazing advances in modern windows lower heat loss, cut air leakage, and improve comfort and minimize condensation. However, glare, solar heat gain, and direct sunlight still can diminish the comfort of interior spaces. This makes it more difficult to perform basic work functions and endangers occupant comfort.
Dark Sky Compliance
August 21, 2020
Protect and preserve the night time environment and minimize light pollution. To reduce the amount of light pollution, the use of dark-sky compliant lighting fixtures are strongly encouraged, or even required in some locations by municipalities and local communities. Many of TerraCast® Products' luminaries have the dark-sky compliant options!
Feeney Project Showcase: Art Steedle’s Container Bar
August 19, 2020
Art Steedle, owner of Steedle Brothers Construction, used several of Feeney’s products, including DesignRail® Panel Infill, on a container bar that he recently constructed at his company site located in the Los Angeles harbor area close to Long Beach. Art’s goal with the project was to create a space at his shop where his team could unwind at the end of the day and enjoy the bar, sit in the hot tub or lawn chairs, and chat about the day.
The Essential Guide to Bike Parking - Site planning and installation for bike racks, lockups, and lockers
August 17, 2020
Here's our complete guide to setting bike parking on your construction site: what type, what materials, how much parking, and how to space them.
How façade elements are increasing health, safety, and sustainability in school design
August 14, 2020
Recognizing the occupant benefits of natural light, flexibility, and fresh air, architects are increasingly designing schools with ample amounts of glass and open, versatile layouts. Here’s a look at what’s driving trends in school design—and how the façade plays a crucial role.
The Radiation Shielding Design Process – How MarShield Can Help Turn an Idea to a Finished Product
August 12, 2020
When it comes to radiation shielding in any industry, often a standard off the shelf product is not the best fit to maximize shielding effectiveness and efficiency in your operations. Clients require custom radiation shielding solutions that are designed to meet their specific needs.
The benefits of CARC (Chemical Agent Resistant Coatings) powder vs. liquid paint
August 7, 2020
The U.S military has many demanding specifications to fulfill when it comes to the finish of their products. Color and gloss are very important aspects - from concealing equipment in the desert to camouflage patterns that reduce detection in the field. However, in order to sustain certifications these color finishes must also protect the equipment from the harsh environmental aspects. Therefore, in 1985, most military vehicles and equipment required a topcoat applied with camouflaged CARCs. These topcoats produced a non-porous finish that acted as a protectant against radioactive, biological and chemical contamination. CARC repelled the chemical by preventing absorption, with chemicals beading up on the finish surface where they could be easily washed away.
The Best of Both Worlds: Glass & Translucent Panels
August 4, 2020
What happens when you combine the dramatic views and user operability of glass with the thermal performance and light control of a translucent panel? You get a unique, versatile and practical daylighting system!
Total Acoustics - the ideal combination of sound absorption and sound blocking
August 3, 2020
Create flexible spaces that accommodate change. Ensure speech privacy that meets industry standards. Reduce noise and keep it from traveling to adjacent spaces. How to quiet every space >