Sorona®: A Miracle in Carpet Creation

Polymers derived from bio-based sources, such as corn, can show the same chemical properties that we find in polymers derived from petrochemicals, with far less environmental impact. This white paper discusses carpet fiber made from bio-based polymers: DuPont's Sorona® carpet fiber. Sorona is ideal for high-traffic areas in the commercial and hospitality industries, providing stain-resistance, bleach resistance, resilience, clean-ability, and durability to foot traffic.

July 24, 2015

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Construction delays are common with projects as large as the $354 million Reading Hospital expansion. Maybe that’s why construction manager Jeff Hutwelker, project executive with LF Driscoll Co., LLC, was so pleased with his nora® experience. By Hutwelker’s estimates, nora nTx saved approximately two months in his construction schedule.

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Top 10 kitchen design trends for 2016

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Suburban L.A. high school battles moisture-soaked flooring

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Fire rated glazing provides visual appeal and safety to garages

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| Oct 30, 2014

CannonDesign releases guide for specifying flooring in healthcare settings

The new report, "Flooring Applications in Healthcare Settings," compares and contrasts different flooring types in the context of parameters such as health and safety impact, design and operational issues, environmental considerations, economics, and product options.

| Jul 24, 2014

MIT researchers explore how to make wood composite-like blocks of bamboo

The concept behind the research is to slice the stalk of bamboo grass into smaller pieces to bond together and form sturdy blocks, much like conventional wood composites.

Rubber floor tiles in 24x24-inch modules were water-jet cut to accommodate custo

| Jul 2, 2014

Emerging trends in commercial flooring

Rectangular tiles, digital graphic applications, the resurgence of terrazzo, and product transparency headline today’s commercial flooring trends.

Installation of steel deck (here, from manufacturer New Millennium Building Syst

| Apr 9, 2014

Steel decks: 11 tips for their proper use | BD+C

Building Teams have been using steel decks with proven success for 75 years. Building Design+Construction consulted with technical experts from the Steel Deck Institute and the deck manufacturing industry for their advice on how best to use steel decking.