I was at a pre-construction meeting for a large, mixed-use building a few years ago with several other people. The architect, developer, general contractor, subcontractors, third party consultants and manufacturers were all present and all had input on how the stucco, windows and other penetrations should be done.
Project: Bradley Central High School Fine Arts Center, Cleveland, Tenn.Architect: KBJM Architects, Knoxville, Tenn.Installer: Wallace Tile, Chattanooga, Tenn.General Contractor: TRI-CON, Cleveland, Tenn.Company: Chicago-MetallicProducts: CurvGrid Two-Directional Aluminum Grid Suspension System with
As we now are into the fall, it is time to look forward. We may think of spring as the season that begins life for nature but many of us in the association world of the construction industry consider fall the beginning of the year.
That old “penny saved” saying may be ancient and corny but it’s never outdated. Save enough pennies and they add up to dimes, dimes to dollars, and dollars eventually can add up to enough money to boost your company’s profitability and your personal lifestyle.
Portable power drills are some of the most useful tools in the construction industry, but without taking the proper safety precautions they can quickly become some of the most dangerous.
When selecting the appropriate passive sprayed fire protection components, the Underwriters Laboratories Inc. “Fire Resistance Directory, Volume 1” is an essential part of the design process.
For many decades, consensus wallboard application standards have mandated that the surface for the attachment of wallboard be at least “1½ inches wide for wood members.”
LEED 2012 was released for a second round of public comment August 1. The comment period will be open until September 14, which will have come and gone by the time this goes to press.
Every American I know wants to visit Australia. It’s sometimes called “The Land of Milk and Honey” and it is. Next to Canada, Australia is more like the U.S. than any other country I can think of.
Several months ago, I wrote a column entitled
“Stupid Prices.” The theme of the column was the inevitable price dropping in
recessionary times, sometimes to ridiculous levels.
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