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.

DORMA, an international leader in premium accesssolutions and services, recently

Feb 21, 2013

DORMA names Andrew Zook product manager

DORMA, an international leader in premium accesssolutions and services, recently appointed Andrew Zook Product Manager of its lock line.

Window manufacturers advocate for favorable building codes and tax policy.

Feb 8, 2013

WDMA releases national policy agenda for windows, doors, skylights

Document urges a regulatory stance that will support manufacturing, including favorable building codes and tax policy.

Windows and doors report predicts slow growth in commercial construction; analyz

Feb 8, 2013

AAMA and WDMA release updated industry review, trends forecast

Windows and doors report predicts slow growth in commercial construction; analyzes historic data from 2006-11 and forecast data through 2015.

Jan 31, 2013

LaCantina Doors receives Houzz’s 2013 'Best of Remodeling' Customer Satisfaction Award

LaCantina Doors has been awarded "Best Of Houzz" 2013 by Houzz, the leading online platform for residential remodeling and design. The innovative folding company was chosen by the more than 11 million monthly users that comprise the Houzz community.

Rob Cassidy | Dec 3, 2012

Doing net-zero? You gotta get this book

We don't push books much in BD+C, but I just received one that I do want to recommend to any…

Nov 14, 2012

Lutron introduces new roller shade fabric, Sensor Layout and Tuning Service at Greenbuild 2012

Light control manufacturer Lutron Electronics partners with Mermet and announces new sensor calibration service.

Rob Cassidy | Oct 15, 2012

Got a 'Great Solution'? Send it in to BD+C

This request for information is no longer open. We're doing another "Great Solutions"…

An automatic revolving door (DORMA 1000-A Series) installed at Detroits Greekto

Sep 10, 2012

Specialty door types—plenty of functional variety

In the MasterFormat section 08 30 00, Specialty Doors and Frames, a number of door types are listed for special functions, access locations, sliding and folding hardware, and even pressure-resistant types.

Aug 6, 2012

Kibby has joins the Harmon team

Kibby has over 24 years of experience in the glazing industry, coming to Harmon from Architectural Wall Systems where he worked in business development.