by Jim Cooper For construction projects ranging from residential homes to light-commercial projects such as healthcare centers, retail buildings, and senior living facilities, manufactured stone veneers offer cost savings, quick installation, and opportunities for eye-grabbing aesthetics. Choices in manufactured stone veneers have expanded, lending both performance and customized aesthetic advantages. At the same time, theRead more
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by Todd C. Skopic, CSI, CDT, LEED AP Today, more architectural firms are pushing the limits of building design. In turn, designing a safe and efficient building envelope is becoming more complex. The growing practice of combining open-joint rainscreens with unconventional wall orientations, such as backward sloping, offers a prime example. Read the Full ArticleRead more
Last month, CONSTRUCT 2017 and CSI’s 61st Annual Convention welcomed many hundreds of industry professionals and a host of exhibiting companies to the Providence Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island. This event, which ran from September 13 to 16, fostered education and networking for members of the commercial design and building industry. This year’s eventRead more