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75 Top Building Products
Enter today! BD+C's 75 Top Building Products for 2024
BD+C editors are now accepting submissions for the annual 75 Top Building Products awards. The winners will be featured in the November/December 2024 issue of Building Design+Construction.Â
BD+C University Course
Waterproofing deep foundations for new construction
This continuing education course, by Walter P Moore's Amos Chan, P.E., BECxP, CxA+BE, covers design considerations for below-grade waterproofing for new construction, the types of below-grade systems available, and specific concerns associated with waterproofing deep foundations.
75 Top Building Products
75 top building products for 2023
From a bladeless rooftop wind energy system, to a troffer light fixture with built-in continuous visible light disinfection, innovation is plentiful in Building Design+Construction's annual 75 Top Products report.Â
Coatings | Jeff Alexander | Aug 29, 2016
Making a greener future with biorenewable coatings
 Biorenewable and recycled materials help eliminate waste and reduce the use of virgin materials
Coatings | Jeff Alexander | Aug 22, 2016
The impact of light on color
“Color is defined by two things: the chemistry of a pigment and the type of light that shines on it,” explains Mike Churchill, technical manager for extrusion coatings with Valspar
Coatings | Jeff Alexander | Aug 18, 2016
Premier projects across the globe feature Valspar's Fluropon coatings
Valspar’s Fluropon coatings are popular due to their high durability, outstanding performance characteristics, and broad color palette.
Coatings | Jeff Alexander | Aug 15, 2016
Can swift graffiti removal keep crime rates down?
To reduce the cost, time, and hassle of cleaning up graffiti, Valspar has a graffiti-resistant system protecting all coil and extrusion coatings
Coatings | Jeff Alexander | Aug 11, 2016
The art and science of color planning for performance requirements
Inorganic pigments are typically used to meet high performance requirements but typically include fewer bright colors.
Coatings | Jeff Alexander | Jul 15, 2016
Maintaining pristine coated metal exteriors that shine
Exterior materials provide aesthetic features and help set projects apart for years. Over time,…
Coatings | Jeff Alexander | Jun 28, 2016
Achieving greater building performance with color selections
With more than 20,000 colors to choose from, Valspar offers coatings that lower heating costs, lower cooling costs, and remain pristine in coastal settings.
Coatings | Jun 13, 2016
Sherwin-Williams color forecast identifies 40 hot colors for 2017
The four palettes—Noir, Holistic, Intrepid, and Unbounded—were developed by a team of design and color experts.
May 25, 2016
Live Greener with Fluropon Pure
With more Building Teams considering hazard reduction and ingredient transparency in their material selection, many are excited about a new coating that fits that bill in a myriad of waysÂ
Coatings | Jeff Alexander | May 24, 2016
Prepainted metals for interior design visions
With high-quality Valspar coatings, pre-painted metals can be abrasion resistant even for heavy commercial use, delivering protection and long-lasting beauty.
