Construction & Retrofits

The August 2018 issue features facility security, including biometrics, school security, and stopping hackers. Plus, HVAC, roofing, restroom maintenance, lighting, and more.

GreatSeal PE-150 is a single component, multipurpose interior and exterior sealant for use in both moving and non-moving joint applications. It is suitable for sealing joints in roofing, walls, siding, concrete, and masonry, as well as in gaps around penetrations, flashings, windows, and doors.

Following a fire in San Marcos, TX in July, five national organizations have joined forces to educate stakeholders on the benefits of installing fire sprinklers in dorms and off-campus housing.

Chicago Metallic Integrity 4200 is a ceiling suspension system with a 9/16" narrow face that showcases the smooth, white finish of a Rockfon tile with a double-reveal grid profile.

Actually, do look down: That's the whole point. Seattle's revamped Space Needle features the world's only revolving glass floor and delivers wide-open views as guests float above the city.

Clean-Air Claro is a fully customizable acoustical panel that contributes to overall health and safety standards by helping to deliver better indoor air quality in areas such as hospitals, airports, schools, theaters, and restaurants.

FloorSecure multi-surface wood and tile adhesive is single-component, easy to apply, and designed for installation of wood and laminated substrates (e.g., bamboo, cork, marble, stone, solid hardwood flooring), even when damp.

The 40,000-square-foot expansion project is the fourth at the Chesterfield County, VA hummus making facility, and will maintain its LEED Gold certification.

The Starphire glass with bird-friendly acid-etching brightens and protects the renovated Tropical Rainforest at Pittsburgh's National Aviary.

The new nine-story building in Chicago’s West Loop exemplifies the company’s commitment to become a better McDonald’s, more closely connected to its customers.

Located in South Florida, this multi-site campus is maintained through a holistic program overseen by its District Facilities division.

The University of South Florida St. Petersburg's Warehouse Laboratory, which houses biology, chemistry, and physics labs, is the fourth building on campus to receive LEED certification.

Moderna Therapeutics, which pioneers messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines, built a new facility in Norwood, MA — and also focused on the workplace environment for its nearly 200 employees.

Download this white paper from Gordian and explore how traditional estimating methods contribute to inaccurate construction budgets, learn why predictive cost data was developed, and find out when to use it.

At the Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, FL, collaborative spaces and custom furniture were cornerstones of the library redesign.

The AIA Large Firm Roundtable led a coalition of construction industry organizations to create a guide for building owners focused on causes of uncertainty in construction projects.

T1K, T2K, and TSK white self-adhesive labels are suitable for identifying components and assemblies that will undergo high temperature processes or environments such as soldering on printed circuit boards (PCB).

Scranton’s Aria restroom partitions have been installed in the new Sacramento Regional Builders Exchange (SRBX) headquarters building in Northern California.

This buildings technology has changed the way MEP renovations can be designed, phased, and budgeted, especially where mechanical systems are mission-critical to facility operations.

A master plan can not only be a roadmap to guide next steps, but can also provide the framework to remain agile and responsive to change.

Initial focus is to expand the Center's Fitwel Certification System in China, while providing facility and building professionals more access to products that foster healthy buildings.

The Counselors of Real Estate released its annual Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate List, focusing on the current and long-term impact of each.

A sweeping hotel renovation created the new Studio Allston, where artists and their work are front and center in the design.

The first of its kind based on size and scale, the longitudinal study reveals the collective benefits of a systems-based design approach.

Revamping a former department store space, multi-specialty physician practice Delta Medix has consolidated five offices in Scranton, PA.

With this acquisition, Managed by Q broadens the capabilities of its office management platform to include office space planning and project management.

With an existing metal roof that had penetrations from equipment no longer in place, Global Archery's owner found it was a constant battle to keep inventory safe and dry.

Owned by the U.S. Forest Service and operated by the City of Colorado Springs, this tourist attraction remains operational during construction of a new visitor center and more.

At Pennsylvania Hospital, the nation’s first, facility upgrades help to steer 21st century operations.

For construction projects, integrating all relevant dimensions holds promise for improved outcomes.

Listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, this building in Melbourne, Australia underwent 3-D laser and photogrammetry to inform ongoing conservation work.

The June 2018 issue features a look at workplace design, including productivity, breakrooms, furniture, and natural light. Plus, green cleaning, energy efficiency, healthcare facilities, and more.

In Vancouver, WA, HAPO Community Credit Union designed its newest branch to achieve WELL certification from the International WELL Building Institute.

SKYSHADE 8000 is a long spanning, standing seam canopy system suitable for commercial and industrial canopies, pavilions, and walkway covers.