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.
Codes and Standards | Jul 26, 2017
New ISO standard on video fire detectors will help identify fires more quickly
The standard marks the first comprehensive international specification for this equipment.
Cladding and Facade Systems | Jul 20, 2017
FirstEnergy Stadium, home of the Cleveland Browns, may be covered in the same cladding as Grenfell Tower, AP reports
A luxury Baltimore hotel, a mixed-use building in Denver and an Alaskan High School may also have used the cladding.
Fire-Rated Products | Bill O'Keeffe | Jul 19, 2017
London fire shines spotlight on fire prevention, protection and education
As shocking as the Grenfell Tower fire was, it is not an isolated incident.
Fire and Life Safety | Jun 22, 2017
After testing, seven tower blocks found to have similar cladding as Grenfell Tower
These blocks will undergo further testing to determine if they are safe.
Feb 27, 2017
FireLite® Fire-rated Ceramic Glass from TGP
FireLite® Fire-rated Ceramic Glass from TGP
Clear & wireless fire-rated glass with fire ratings…
Fire-Rated Products | Apr 12, 2016
Safti First introduces Superlite II-XLB, the largest 2-hour fire resistive glazing for oversize and butt-glazed applications
BRISBANE, CA (April 8, 2016) – SAFTI FIRST, leading USA-manufacturer of fire rated glass and…
Fire and Life Safety | Feb 8, 2016
American Wood Council releases construction fire best practice manuals, website
The manuals provide information on preventing, reducing fire losses in buildings under construction.
Fire and Life Safety | Feb 4, 2016
Life Safety: Active vs. Passive Fire Protection
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Great Solutions | Jan 12, 2016
Sprinkler system does double duty
Two innovations tap into the multi-use potential for fire/life safety infrastructure.
Bill O'Keeffe | Nov 24, 2015
Fire rated doors: standards, testing and glazing requirements
There are several safe and economical alternatives to traditional wired glass for 20-45 minute vision lites
