Top building products for September 2024

BD+C Editors break down September's top 15 building products, from the Crystal W50i to Armstrong's DesignStackz Ceiling System.

Top building products for August 2024

BD+C Editors break down August's top 15 building products, from waterproof wall panel systems to portable indoor pickleball surface solutions.

Windows in K-12 classrooms provide opportunities, not distractions

On a knee-jerk level, a window seems like a built-in distraction, guaranteed to promote wandering minds in any classroom or workspace. Yet, a steady stream of studies has found the opposite to be true.

K-12 Schools

New guidelines for securing schools and community spaces released by the Door Security and Safety Foundation

The Door Security and Safety Foundation (DSSF), in collaboration with Door and Hardware Institute (DHI), recently released of “Are Your Door Openings Secure?.” The document provides guidelines to equip school administrators, building management personnel, and community leaders with a clear roadmap to create a secure and safe environment.

May 24, 2012

2012 Reconstruction Awards Entry Form

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

May 15, 2012

SAGE Electrochromics to become wholly owned subsidiary of Saint-Gobain

This deal will help SAGE expand into international markets, develop new products and complete construction of the company’s new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Faribault, Minn.

This report delivers accurate and timely information on window, door, skylight,

May 8, 2012

WDMA and AAMA release window, door & skylight market studies

Historic data for 2006 through 2011 and forecast data for 2012 through 2015 are included in the report.

The Office Concepts build-out included approximately 15,000-sf of office and 15

Apr 30, 2012

Summit Design + Build completes build-out for Office Concepts

The project is seeking LEED ID Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

Originally the Elephant House at the St. Louis Zoo, Peabody Hall was renovated i

Apr 5, 2012

5 tips for a successful door and window retrofit

An exclusive tip sheet to help the Building Team manage door and window retrofits successfully.

For the renovation of Mitchell Hall at the University of New Mexico (designed by

Mar 30, 2012

New windows and doors revitalize older buildings

With their improved aesthetics, energy efficiency, and durability, replacement windows and doors can add significant value to a renovation project.

The RB 500 Roller Shade accommodates large or inclined windows and are designed

Mar 29, 2012

Roller shade operating system wins IF Product Design Award

Design experts in the iF jury recognized the engineering invested in the RB 500 Roller Shade, including a metal clutch with a patented construction, a durable zamac housing with polished finish, and a chain drive unit that excels in maximum operating comfort.