After Hurricane Irene, some glass businesses busy, others quiet
Some glass businesses bustling, others quiet, in Irene’s wake: http://ow.ly/6hbHU
Hurricane Irene potential storm damage and survival tips for New York, D.C.
As Hurricane Irene moves northward, our thoughts are with those on East Coast. Paul Beers of Glazing Consultants International, LLC, speaks about potential storm damage in this MarketWatch article by …
Preparing for Hurricane Irene in the Northeast
By Paul E. Beers As Hurricane Irene heads towards a possible impact with the Northeast United States, many people are likely wondering what to do as there has not been …
Commentary: Common sense prevails in FAA deal
Commentary: Common sense prevails in FAA deal — http://ow.ly/5WlUO — What do you think? #aec #construction
Saponification of waterproofing material: Is there trouble just beneath the surface?
By Peter Craig After 25 years involvement with exterior waterproofing in Florida, I am very aware of how dynamic this area of construction is. New products and techniques are constantly …
Southeast’s Top Green Contractors
Southeast’s Top Green Contractors http://ow.ly/5GySN #green #construction #aec
What happens when building specifications conflict with the code, targeted building certification or owner’s wishes?
When specs conflict with code, building performance requirements, or the owner’s wishes, who is ultimately responsible for an incorrectly installed product? “Allocating responsibility involves balancing contract documents, applicable codes and …
What do you think of the renovation/retrofit market?
What do you think of the renovation/retrofit market? Are you seeing or do you expect to see more projects in this category? http://lnkd.in/nRaxWF
Let It Drain – Water Management Requirements for Wall and Glazing Systems
By Christopher Matthews The title might seem to imply that designers and builders actually have a choice as to whether or not their wall and glazing systems will drain, and unfortunately, many …
Analyst sees bright skies for apartment builders
Analyst sees bright skies for apartment builders: http://ow.ly/5lo18 #aec #construction