5 hidden benefits of mass timber design

Mass timber is a materials and design approach that holds immense potential to transform the future of the commercial building industry, as well as our environment.

K-12 Schools

S.M.A.R.T. campus combines 3 schools on one site

From the start of the design process for Santa Clara Unified School District’s new preK-12 campus, discussions moved beyond brick-and-mortar to focus on envisioning the future of education in Silicon Valley.

Products and Materials

Top building products for April 2024

BD+C Editors break down April's top 15 building products, from CLiC On-demand Privacy Glass to NovaCore Thermal Insulated Sheathing.

Fire-Rated Products

SAFTI FIRST launches redesigned website

SAFTI FIRST, leading USA-manufacturer of advanced fire rated glass and framing systems, is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, safeglassforschools.com.

May 24, 2012

2012 Reconstruction Awards Entry Form

Download a PDF of the Entry Form at the bottom of this page.

Apr 3, 2012

Product Solutions

Two new PV systems; a lighter shelf; and fire alarm/emergency communication system.

Feb 6, 2012

Siemens gifts Worcester Polytechnic Institute $100,000 for fire protection lab renovation

Siemens support is earmarked for the school’s Fire Protection Engineering Lab, a facility that has been forwarding engineering and other advanced degrees, graduating fire protection engineers since 1979.

Jan 26, 2012

Siemens launches smoke detection knowledge center

New knowledge center web site demonstrates efficacy of smoke detection.

Dec 29, 2011

Decision not to fireproof the new World Trade Center Transportation Hub criticized

Some criticized the decision, reasoning that the structure could be a terrorist target.

Oct 19, 2011

System for installing grease duct enclosures achieves UL listing

Updated installation results in 33% space savings.

Sep 26, 2011

Copper helps serve and protect Lightning Alley

Copper grounding upgrades add protection and reliability to Florida Sheriff's Department.

Sep 12, 2011

Morgan Thermal Ceramics’ system for installing grease duct enclosures achieves UL listing

Updated installation results in 33% space savings.

May 4, 2011

SAFTI FIRST to debut free apps for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad at AIA Convention

SAFTI FIRST, manufacturer of fire rated glass and framing solutions, will debut its mySAFTI app, the first interactive design tool that takes the guesswork out of choosing the correct fire rated glass product, at the AIA National Convention in New Orleans, May 12-14. Visit booth1634.