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Innovative Strategies for LEED Certification in Green Building

by Ruben Mejia | Aug 5, 2020
Commercial | Manufacturing | Markets

As construction firms embrace sustainable practices to deliver healthier and more energy and resource efficient projects, they can leverage new strategies to achieve LEED certification.

Comparing the Cost of a Gut Renovation Versus New Construction

by Chris Jackson | Jul 13, 2020
Commercial | Markets | Project Management

The costs of a gut renovation and new construction must be taken into consideration before planning begins. It is important to know which factors affect the cost and to weigh the benefits of each option.

Three Reasons to Focus on Commercial Exterior Maintenance Services

by Chris Jackson | Jun 10, 2020
Business Development | Commercial | Markets

First impressions and curb appeal are important for showing customers that business owners care and are committed to giving a quality experience. Commercial businesses must provide a good impression to customers and guests through their exteriors.

Get on the Path to Healthy Buildings With LEED

by Tommy Linstroth | Jun 10, 2020
Commercial | Industrial | Institutional | Markets | Safety

The purpose of LEED certification is simple: It’s a mechanism for creating the best and healthiest built environments for occupants. With a little planning and a commitment to doing the right thing, builders will put themselves on the path to successfully reaching certification.

Countertrend: Replacing Replacement Windows

by Randall R. Brown | May 28, 2020
Commercial | Markets

Skip the window replacement. Adding a second inner window provides soundproofing, energy savings and increased safety.

How Famous Buildings Around the World Consider Wind Loads

by Ali Arafat | May 6, 2020
Commercial | Markets | Project Delivery

In this new age, buildings are not only getting taller to save space, but also becoming complex icons of society that define art and culture. As architects and engineers are building intricate and challenging designs, using innovative simulation solutions for analyzing wind effects is essential.

Why Construction Firms Should Think Differently on the Issue of Sustainability

by Chris Batterson | Mar 3, 2020
Commercial | Markets

If a construction firm is looking to stand out from the crowd, putting sustainability at the very center of everything it does will be a clear difference maker.

Three Reasons Builders Should Not Fear Glass

by Joseph M. Harary | Feb 26, 2020
Commercial | Markets

Thanks to current developments and the future potential of smartglass technology, windows are quickly becoming one of the most exciting elements of building today.
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