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.

Aug 11, 2010

SimplexGrinnell strengthens security portfolio with new Intransa alliance

BOCA RATON, Fla. (June 23, 2009) – SimplexGrinnell, a longtime leader in fire and life safety, and…

Aug 11, 2010

SimplexGrinnell introduces Simplex 4003 Emergency Communications voice control panel at NFPA

CHICAGO, Ill. (June 8, 2009) – SimplexGrinnell, a leader in fire and life-safety systems, is…

Aug 11, 2010

SimplexGrinnell enters SBA Mentor-Protégé program with Federal Construction Group

San Diego, Calif. - (August 4, 2009) – SimplexGrinnell, a manufacturer of fire and life-safety…

Aug 11, 2010

10 tips for mitigating influenza in buildings

Adopting simple, common-sense measures and proper maintenance protocols can help mitigate the spread of influenza in buildings. In addition, there are system upgrades that can be performed to further mitigate risks. Trane Commercial Systems offers 10 tips to consider during the cold and flu season.

Aug 11, 2010

NAVFAC releases guidelines for sustainable reconstruction of Navy facilities

The guidelines provide specific guidance for installation commanders, assessment teams, estimators, programmers and building designers for identifying the sustainable opportunities, synergies, strategies, features and benefits for improving installations following a disaster instead of simply repairing or replacing them as they were prior to the disaster.