Cold storage: How smart roof design saves energy January 3, 2022 brittney_cutler_2 According to Energy Star, R-value is a measure of an insulation’s ability to resist heat traveling through it. + Read More

Spacious eye-catching signature ceiling defines expanded corporate offices Sponsored As a result of ongoing growth, Hourigan, a fully integrated construction/development firm based in Richmond, Virginia, recently expanded its corporate headquarters by moving into an additional floor in the building it occupies. The new floor houses corporate suites as well as a myriad of office spaces. + Read More

Understanding flooring moisture mitigation January 3, 2022 brittney_cutler_2 When it comes to flooring specification, understanding moisture measurement and floor prep will protect against pitfalls in construction. + Read More

Rooftop stormwater management technologies for climate change adaptations and resilience January 3, 2022 brittney_cutler_2 Global warming increases the intensity and frequency of extreme weather events such as heatwaves, rainstorms and hurricanes. + Read More

Concrete carbon emissions: Real challenges, real opportunities January 3, 2022 brittney_cutler_2 Concrete is a composite material that consists of cement, aggregates, and water. The main culprit for CO2 emission is cement.  + Read More

The evolution of fluid-applied membranes November 27, 2021 brittney_cutler_2 After centuries of use, fluid-applied waterproofing continues to evolve as the primary method of structural waterproofing. + Read More

Room acoustics and sound control using metal panels November 26, 2021 brittney_cutler_2 The Ancient Greeks and Romans are credited for inventing modern-day architectural acoustics. However, much of this occurred by mistake. + Read More

Trial to trend: the growth of prefabricated exterior walls November 26, 2021 brittney_cutler_2 Various regions of North America have witnessed these scenarios in the past two years and there was an impact to the construction industry. + Read More

U-Factor: beyond compliance to standards November 25, 2021 brittney_cutler_2 Commercial building designs incorporate large spans of glass to create a modern appearance and a sense of connection to the larger world. + Read More

Curtain wall requirements imply teamwork November 25, 2021 brittney_cutler_2 Construction of curtain wall systems requires an understanding of project-based goals and site conditions, and a commitment to teamwork. + Read More