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Strength and conditioning facilities must be designed for sport-specific training programs. Learn how recycled rubber flooring systems can protect the athletes and the building.
Get Started!Thermal bridging often occurs at balconies and masonry support systems; however, it can be effectively addressed to positively impact the overall energy performance of a building.
Get Started!Review the performance attributes of commercial overhead doors to learn how they can contribute to the sustainability goals of buildings requiring garage, dock, fire, and service products.
Get Started!All vapor retarders (VRs) are air barriers (ABs), but not all ABs are VRs. Review the AB/VR discussion to learn why AB/VR approaches vary according to the type of construction and building use.
Get Started!Your choice of roofing membrane will impact energy savings and urban heat island effect. Compare the attributes and benefits of PVC, KEE, and TPO single-ply roofing membranes.
Get Started!Review the outdoor heating options that are available and review the steps that are required to select the best solution.
Request a Live Session or Webinar!There are several important reasons why businesses need to be ADA compliant. Learn why and delve into the ADA components to ensure an opening is compliant.
Get Started!A roofing system should boast exceptional performance and complement a building's architecture. Discover the superior waterproofing and long-term durability properties of an SBS modified bitumen roofing system.
Get Started!Fundamental changes to patient care strategies are putting new demands on the healthcare built environment, where surfaces play a significant role to either hinder or help the overall effort to deliver excellent care.
Get Started!Redwood from sustainably managed forests provides an environmentally friendly solution for a range of applications. Learn about its attributes and specification considerations.
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Melamine foam improves interior sound quality by reducing noise and absorbing echoes. Discover how this sound-absorbing foam is available as tiles, panels, baffles, and clouds.
Glass doors and windows are among the most vulnerable points of entry in the building envelope. Explore the traditional and new options for forced entry and ballistic protection.
Aesthetics, durability, and environmental performance are key considerations for architectural metal finishes. Learn how to identify durable and sustainable aluminum coatings.
Explore the advent of synthetic grass for playgrounds, and how to construct, install, and maintain them.
Uncover the science of window films and how they save energy and protect occupants.
Learn how well-designed glass fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) composites deliver significant value and advantages over metal, wood, or concrete materials in corrosive environments.
Discover the features of polycarbonate sheeting systems and how they contribute to energy-efficient daylighting design.
Learn about vinyl flooring, its manufacturing process, testing standards, and performance characteristics.
Discover various types of cabinetry with a focus on stainless steel as a positive alternative. Included is a synopsis of outdoor kitchen design principles and considerations.
"Concrete and sustainability are two words that are often considered incompatible. Used as early as the Roman era, concrete has shaped much of our built environment, being the most widely used manufactured material in the planet thanks to its resistance, versatility, cost-effectiveness, and accessibility, among other inherent benefits."
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