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.Â
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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.
Feb 10, 2011
7 Things to Know About Impact Glazing and Fire-rated Glass
Back-to-basics answers to seven common questions about impact glazing and fire-rated glass.
Oct 11, 2010
MBMA Releases Fire Resistance Design Guide for metal building systems
The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) announces the release of the 2010 Fire Resistance Design Guide for Metal Building Systems. The guide provides building owners, architects, engineers, specifiers, fire marshals, building code officials, contractors, product vendors, builders and metal building manufacturers information on how to effectively meet fire resistance requirements of a project with metal building systems.
Sep 13, 2010
World's busiest land port also to be its greenest
A larger, more efficient, and supergreen border crossing facility is planned for the San Ysidro (Calif.) Port of Entry to better handle the more than 100,000 people who cross the U.S.-Mexico border there each day.
Aug 11, 2010
WaterSmart Innovations Conference attracts 1000+ to Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (October 12, 2009) – More than 1,000 participants from 42 states and 12 foreign nations…
Aug 11, 2010
TRACO wins Crystal Achievement Award for most innovative manufacturing plant
Cranberry Township, Pa. - TRACO has been selected as the winner of the 2009 Crystal Achievement…
Aug 11, 2010
Performance-based Safety Code seeks to enhance new elevator technology
An elevator’s condition invariably makes a statement about a building. Basic functionality is…
Aug 11, 2010
SimplexGrinnell earns certified status in Microsoft Partner Program for 9th year in a row
ANAHEIM, CA. (September 22, 2009) – For the ninth consecutive year, SimplexGrinnell has earned…
Aug 11, 2010
CTBUH conference on future of tall buildings set for October 22-23, 2009 in Chicago
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) 2009 Conference, "Evolution of the…
Aug 11, 2010
New ASHRAE Publication Provides Energy Efficiency Guidance for Hotels
ATLANTA – When visiting your next hotel this summer, check to see if energy efficiency is on the…
Aug 11, 2010
Portland Cement Association offers blast resistant design guide for reinforced concrete structures
Developed for designers and engineers, "Blast Resistant Design Guide for Reinforced Concrete Structures" provides a practical treatment of the design of cast-in-place reinforced concrete structures to resist the effects of blast loads. It explains the principles of blast-resistant design, and how to determine the kind and degree of resistance a structure needs as well as how to specify the required materials and details.
