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Expansion Joint Cover Systems

An expansion joint is a structural gap designed to accommodate the movement of a building in a controlled manner. Review joint sizing and movement and how to select the right cover system.

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High-Performance Building Envelope Designs with Insulating Concrete Forms

ICF products turn a building envelope into a high-performing, disaster-resistant thermal, moisture, and air enclosure. Explore ICF technology, formwork, and construction.

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Two-Hour Fire-Resistance-Rated Walls

Examine two-hour fire-resistance-rated walls used in townhome construction, the options available in today’s marketplace, firewall installation requirements, and fire resistance testing.

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Lightweight, Long Lasting, & Low Cost: The Future of Terracotta Rainscreens

Terracotta rainscreens are engineered for performance and designed for sustainability. Explore the manufacturing process, system benefits, testing, and installation best practices.

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Turnstiles for Enhanced Access Control & Management

Optical, full-height, and waist-high turnstiles improve facility and occupant security. Learn about the many benefits, features, and aesthetic options to suit any project.

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Acoustical Ceiling Restoration

Explore state-of-the-art acoustical ceiling coatings for nonresidential building renovation applications as an alternative to removal and replacement with new materials.

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Cold Storage and Controlled Environments Using Insulated Metal Panels

Examine how IMPs provide an effective energy-efficient building envelope and why they are suitable for use within temperature-controlled hygienic environments—where performance is critical.

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Composite Decking: Sustainability, Durability, and Applications

WPC is a sustainable wood alternative. The advantages of fully capped composite decking, including durability and resistance to fading, and its applications are explored.

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Mitigating Human–Wildlife Conflicts Through Design: Wildlife-Resistant Waste Management and Food Storage Systems

Design for coexistence. Explore how to reduce human–bear conflicts in communities and natural environments with wildlife-resistant waste management and food storage systems.

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Automated Robotic Parking 101: Implementation the Right Way

Parking is typically considered a “necessity,” but have you considered how much the first and last impressions count? Discover how automated parking creates a winning proposition.

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Noise Control Solutions: Resilient Sound Isolation Clips

Discover the techniques and products to prevent unwanted sound transmission.

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PAC International, Inc.

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Standing Seam Metal Roofing: Prepainted Architectural and Structural Panel Systems

A metal roof blends performance and aesthetics to give a building strength, longevity, and character. Learn what to consider when selecting a project-specific metal roofing system.

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Englert, Inc.

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Enhancing the Built Environment: The Role of Modular Wall Systems

Innovative landscaping and urban design solutions are transforming how we create green spaces in our communities. Explore the role of modular wall systems in biophilic design.

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Carlsbad Manufacturing Corporation

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Section 08 87 29 - Bird Collision Deterrent Markers

Specification includes eco-friendly exterior glazing markers that reduce bird collisions while preserving transparency.

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Feather Friendly

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Lawns & Beyond: The Creative Possibilities of Synthetic Grass

Next-generation synthetic grass solutions replicate the look of natural grass while surpassing it in functionality. Explore applications that meet the needs of various markets.

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ForeverLawn

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Access Doors and Panels: Contemporary Solutions for Functionality and Aesthetics

Discover how access doors and panels deliver functional, code-compliant, and visually integrated solutions for wall and ceiling applications.

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Best Access Doors

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Sustainability and Innovation: Enhancing Outdoor Living with Composite Decking

Explore the sustainable benefits of composite decking and learn how it creates aesthetically pleasing outdoor living spaces that enhance occupant safety and well-being.

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Trex

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Polished Concrete: How to Get What You Specify

Examine the concrete polishing process and discover why polished concrete has become a popular architectural flooring option in residential, commercial, and industrial spaces.

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Solomon Colors

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Railing Systems: Understanding and Designing to Fit Your Vision

Choose a deck railing system that suits your project’s aesthetic and performance requirements. Review your options in aluminum, composite, and aluminum/composite railings.

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Trex

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Office to Residential Building Conversions: Feasibility and Plumbing Retrofit

Examine the factors behind office building to housing conversions and the use of in-wall toilet systems as a solution to design, economic, and sustainability concerns.

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Geberit North America

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Section 01 56 03 - Temporary Modular Containment Systems

Master spec for SHIELD WALL reusable modular containment barriers for airborne contaminant control in critical environments.

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Abatement Technologies

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Inclusive Playgrounds: Designing Spaces to Bring Children & Communities Together

Play is much more than fun and games--skills learned through play lay the foundation for adulthood. Explore inclusive playgrounds that let everyone develop, grow, and play together.

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BCI Burke Co.

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Embodied Carbon and the Building Envelope

Discover the role the building industry can play in reducing embodied carbon. Explore the tools and methods that building designers can use to limit embodied carbon.

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Kingspan Insulated Panels

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The Healing Power of Mobility: Shifting Positions to Heal and Empower Well-Being

Discover how healthcare furniture design can reduce fall risk, support mobility, and foster holistic recovery.

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IOA Healthcare Furniture/CAMA Inc.

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Architectural Applications of Exterior Mouldings and Trim Featuring Cellular PVC

Exterior trim and mouldings may occupy a small area of a home, but they can have a sizeable aesthetic impact. Discover how to design exterior PVC trim and mouldings properly.

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Westlake Royal Building Products

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Cellulose Fiber: Enhancing Sustainability in Concrete

Looking to avoid shrinkage cracks in concrete? Explore how fiber provides excellent secondary reinforcement.

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Solomon Colors