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Expansion of Corporate Office Results in Spacious Eye-Catching Signature Ceiling

MEASURING NEARLY 1,800 SQUARE FEET IN SIZE, NEW CEILING FEATURES FOUR DIFFERENT SHAPED PANELS AND THREE COLORS
Nathan Baxter, director of design and digital services for Armstrong World Industries
Nathan Baxter
September 13, 2021
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As a result of ongoing growth, Hourigan, a fully integrated construction/development firm based in Richmond, Va., 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.


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GA to Update All Code-Reference Documents in 2021

THE ASSOCIATION WILL UPDATE ALL CODE-REFERENCED DOCUMENTS, ESPECIALLY GA-600 AS IT IS RELIED UPON AS A SOURCE DOCUMENT FOR FIRE-RESISTANCE AND SOUND-CONTROL DESIGN.
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Susan Hines
August 27, 2021
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Every three years, in alignment with the building code cycle, the Gypsum Association issues new editions of the Association’s three code-referenced publications: GA-600 Fire Resistance and Sound Control Design Manual, GA-216 Application and Finishing of Gypsum Panel Products, and GA-253 Application of Gypsum Sheathing.
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Isolating Condominium Noise: A Case Study

ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING FINANCIAL VALUE IN CONDOMINIUMS REQUIRES ATTENTION TO DETAILS.
Jon W. Mooney PE, principal consultant for Acoustics by JW Mooney LLC
Jon W. Mooney
August 23, 2021
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When designing and constructing multi-family dwellings, great care must be taken to ensure noise and vibration isolation is achieved between units. Using industry standards, most condominium structures can easily attain the minimum isolation requirements set by International Building Code.
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The Ins and Outs of Specifications: Part One

A TWO-PART SERIES ON HOW CEILING CONTRACTORS CAN MAKE SPECIFICATION WORK FOR THEM. PART ONE FOCUSES ON UNDERSTANDING THE VALUE OF QUESTIONING/CHALLENGING THE SPEC.
Robert Marshall
August 20, 2021
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In commercial architecture, specification can often be a complicated process involving multiple stakeholders, each with a different motivating factor for what's included in the details.
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Ceilings Create Bold Office Spaces

UNIQUE CEILING DESIGNS WERE USED TO CREATE A BOLD OFFICE SPACE THAT ALSO OPTIMIZES ACOUSTICS.
August 16, 2021
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Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC’s new Upper Midwest regional headquarters in Minneapolis reflects the company's energetic culture and colorful brand identity. 


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