OSHA is investigating three New Jersey companies after a tape measure fell some 50 stories and fatally struck a man in the head. More
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating three companies involved in the construction of the Jersey City highrise where a man was killed after being struck by a falling tape measure. More
The building, in the DUMBO section of Brooklyn, is set to be part of Brooklyn... More
Designed as one of the most sustainable research facilities in the world, the J.... More
The fast curing properties of the new Hilti Firestop silicone joint spray. More
RCI annual Symposium on Building Envelope Technology will feature 12 different educational sessions presented by leading building envelope designers. More
The PR 30-HVS and the PR 2-HS are durable laser levels designed to be drop-resistant from standard working height due to an internal damping system, shock-absorbing casing, and four shock-absorbing handles. More
The primary material for the entire complex is precast concrete. The concrete panels are textured using irregular striations to resemble the effect of a river cutting through a canyon. “We chose concrete because this material, too, has come full circle and is expressive of our architectural intent,” Spillman Farmer Project Architect Michael J. Metzger, AIA, LEED AP explained. “Northampton County is the birthplace of Portland cement, an element that helped propel our region’s past successes. But, cement has also become a high-tech building material that delivers in incredible gains – in construction time, visual expression, and user experience.” More
Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope will sponsor "In Pursuit of Architecture," a conference on buildings and ideas presented by the journal to mark its 10th anniversary and 29th issue. The conference will be held at The Museum of Modern Art in New York City on Saturday, September 21, 2013 from 10 am to 5 pm. More
The Curtis Institute of Music's Lenfest Hall provides state-of-the-art facilities for music education, orchestral rehearsal, dining and social activities, and student residences. The building is nestled into one of Philadelphia's most historic blocks and incorporates two 19th century townhouse facades. The project is LEED Gold certified. More
