Building Design & Construction articles from October 2004

Building Design & Construction archives from October 2004

What owners want from CMs.(Editorial)
October 1, 2004... The Construction Management Association of America recently presented the results of a survey of more than 120 public- and private-sector owners. The chief conclusion: In the typical construction protect, the most improvement is needed at the...

Construction booms in Kansas City.(News & Trends)
October 1, 2004... After years of slumber, downtown Kansas City, Mo., is waking up. Kansas City-based tax accountant H&R Block will break ground for a new headquarters downtown this month. J.E. Dunn Construction is the general contractor for the 500,000-sf...

Design firms Dewberry, Fairfax, Va., and Phillips Swager Associates, Peoria, Ill., have agreed to merge their architecture and building design operations, effective this fall.(People/firms)
October 1, 2004... Design firms Dewberry, Fairfax, Va., and Phillips Swager Associates, Peoria, Ill., have agreed to merge their architecture and building design operations, effective this fall. The new entity will be called PSA-Dewberry and will have a staff of...

STV Inc.(People/firms)
October 1, 2004... Ted Kleiner has joined New York-based architect STV Inc. as VP of the firm's aviation/transportation practice. Kleiner recently retired from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

Mancini*Duffy.(People/firms)
October 1, 2004... Architect Mancini*Duffy of New York has hired four principals from New York-based retail specialist Tucci, Segrete & Rosen, which closed its doors after the May 2004 death of it founder Dominick Segrete. Evangelo Dascal, Ed Calabrese, Lisa...

Church opts for development dollars.(News & Trends)
October 1, 2004... Chicago's Fourth Presbyterian Church, which identifies its Michigan Avenue location by saying that the 110-story John Hancock Center is "across the street from us," hopes to turn its high-value site into a financial windfall. Church...

New community rises on old brownfield site.(News & Trends)
October 1, 2004... A 138-acre contaminated steel mill site in Atlanta's Midtown area has been converted into a new retail/residential/office community in one of the largest urban brownfield redevelopments in the U.S. Tenants began moving into Atlantic...

Design not a prediction.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2004... Regarding your editorial ("Pushback on green technology," Sept.), ASHRAE 90.1-1999 reads (p. 55): "Informative Note: The energy cost budget and the design energy cost calculations are applicable only for determining compliance with this...

Sound walls tick him off.(Letters to the Editor)(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2004... What ticks me off are the "sound alls" going up [adjacent to highways], solving noise pollution by creating an eyesore. Where is Lady Bird Johnson when we need her? They don't work. They are ugly. They won't be maintained. We don't have money...

Cost comparisons per square foot in select metro markets.(Industry Data)
October 1, 2004... Cost comparisons per square foot in select metro markets Church '04 '03 % chg. Atlanta 120.67 112.97 6.8 Baltimore 124.65 115.61 7.8 Boston ...

Drama queen: a noted Broadway theater re-emerges from decades of neglect and abandon.(Grand 21st Annual Reconstruction Awards)
October 1, 2004... "If you are ever discouraged, or disappointed with your life, I advise you to go to the backstage door of the Biltmore Theatre and enter quietly... and listen. You will hear sixty years of laughter and bravos and catcalls, and you will know...

Back on track: thanks to a $14 million restoration, Richmond's Beaux-Arts train station is back as a transport hub and beacon for downtown revitalization.(Grand 21st Annual Reconstruction Awards)
October 1, 2004... On June 2, 1900, three-year-old John Skelton Williams, whose father was the president of Sea-board Air Line Railroad, celebrated the ongoing construction of the Main Street Station in Richmond, Va., by helping drive a golden spike into a...

Creative juxtaposition: a 133-year-old municipal building in Cambridge, Mass., recalls the past, even as it looks forward to an energy-efficient future.(Grand 21st Annual Reconstruction Awards)
October 1, 2004... Surrounded by history, the residents of Cambridge, Mass., understand the importance of preserving it. But this Boston suburb is also a mecca for high-tech activity. It is perhaps not surprising, therefore, that Cambridge elected to save a...

Sensitive upgrade: after avoiding severe damage in a 2001 earthquake, Seattle's Skinner Building maintains its character while undergoing crucial seismic improvements.(Grand 21st Annual Reconstruction Awards)
October 1, 2004... Since its construction in the mid-1920s, Seattle's Skinner Building has undergone numerous capital improvements to enhance the mixed-use building's operations and aesthetics. But three years ago, an earthquake shook the building to its...

Perfect harmony: the renovation of the Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins University has united performance spaces with the surrounding community.(Grand 21st Annual Reconstruction Awards)
October 1, 2004... The Peabody Institute's concert hall (built in 1866) and its adjacent library (completed in 1878) were the first buildings on a campus envisioned to be a "common ground, where all may meet," by its benefactor, the 19th-century international...

Something old, something new: two buildings--one renovated, the other new--acknowledge the historic industrial character of Boston's Seaport District.(Merit 21st Annual Reconstruction Awards)
October 1, 2004... A respectful marriage of old and new elements earned a Merit Award in BD&C's 21st Annual Reconstruction & Renovation Awards for a pair of buildings that constitute the first phase of Channel Center in Boston. The two--35 Channel Center, a...

Gothic revival: a historic Staten Island high school gets a much-needed facelift.(special commendation: 21st annual reconstruction awards)
October 1, 2004... Located on a promontory on Staten Island overlooking New York Harbor, 102-year-old Curtis High School stands strong after a 325 million facade restoration effort. The 30-month project, headed by the New York City School Construction...

Built to suit.(Products: metal buildings)
October 1, 2004... Family of modular building products includes buildings, wall systems, and access systems. The Redi-Plex Buildings are columnless modules that can be used alone or in groups to create structures of all sizes. Redi-Wall systems are vinyl-covered...

Metal-made.(Products at work)
October 1, 2004... In designing the DC Center in Omaha, Neb., local architect Carlson West Povondra Architects chose to build the walls of the 25,000-sf banquet facility with six-inch metal wall panels. The owner wanted the architecturally distinctive facility to...

Tough as nails.(Products at work)
October 1, 2004... The panel roofing system is available in an aluminum substrate with an environmentally friendly finish. Available in long-length, three foot-wide panels that are applied vertically and secured with screw fasteners. Recommended for coastal and...

Engineered to perfection.(Products at work)
October 1, 2004... To achieve the "engineering" look that civil engineer Bolton & Menk Inc. desired for its new 20,000-sf headquarters in Mankato, Minn., design architect Paulsen Architects specified metal roof, wall, and soffit panels. Approximately 1,500 sf of...

Metal roof.(Products miscellaneous)
October 1, 2004... Metal roofing panel is ideal for use in barreled entrances, canopies, and curved dormer applications, as it is formed in widths of 12-20 inches with a choice of standard or concave radius. The Radius T-Panel is available in 24 gauge steel, .032...

Mold-fighting steel.(Products miscellaneous)
October 1, 2004... Flat-rolled stainless and carbon steels are coated with AgION Antimicrobial compound to suppress the growth of a broad array of destructive microbes, such as bacteria, molds, and fungi. Applications include mechanical ductwork, diffusers, wall...

Lighting controls save bread.(Products miscellaneous)
October 1, 2004... To save energy the Panera Bread retail chain installed lighting control panels, occupancy sensors, and photocells in select stores. The Smartwired Lighting Control Panel allowed the stores to save energy on a flexible schedule. With push-button...

Up the wall.(Products miscellaneous)
October 1, 2004... Wall carpet, available in 51 colors, is a blend of natural goat hair, nylon, and viscose. Rated Class A for resistance to flame and smoke, Tretford wall carpet muffles sound and reduces operating costs by protecting walls. Tretford floor carpet...

Heavy-duty liner.(Products miscellaneous)
October 1, 2004... Round duct liner system replaces expensive perforated sheet metal, reducing uncertainty about cost and supply. The Spiracoustic Plus system delivers consistent temperature and acoustical control. Johns Manville Reader Service No. 300

Level-Right[R] WearTop, self-leveling floor topping.(literature digest)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Level-Right WearTop is the answer for old or damaged concrete floors that need a new, smooth and level wear surface. Installs with minimal prep and fast drying time. A self-leveling, portland cement-based topping, WearTop is pumped in and...

Energy saving gas-fired infra-red heaters.(literature digest)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Detroit Radiant Products Company is the largest manufacturer of gas-fired infrared heating equipment in the U.S. that has been shown to save up to 50% in fuel savings over hot air systems in commercial & industrial buildings. The company's...

CAREA Architectural stone composite panels.(literature digest)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... For designers seeking a change in cladding solutions, CAREA Architectural Panels bring colour and texture to projects when installed on their own, or combined with traditional materials such as brick, concrete or metal. Create accent bands,...

Architectural metals.(literature digest)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Campbellsville Industries specializes in the design and fabrication of architectural metals. Fabrication processes include forming, casting, and spinning. We work closely with architects, and are recognized by historical preservation groups...

TPO self-adhering roofing systems.(literature digest)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... New Freedom[TM] TPO Self-Adhering Roofing Systems from GAF Materials Corporation are especially suited for applications where asphalt fumes, flammable solvents, open torches or conventional reeling equipment are undesirable or would cause...

Custom made--folding and roll-up doors.(literature digest)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Woodfold's accordion and roll-up doors serve multiple functions. Each is custom made to exactly fit your finished opening. Our accordion folding doors are offered in a variety of Series suitable for sight, acoustic, or security applications....

Optimax wall panels.(literature digest)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Optimax wall panels are an ideal replacement for traditional wall coverings where both design and durability are essential. The design choices are endless to use in the front of the house applications. When you need a wall system with both...

Marley QuadraFlow towers.(literature digest)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Marley's QuadraFlow can forgive operation and treatment that would destroy lesser towers, long life construction, CTI Certified. 5-year warranty, low operating costs, all season performance and low maintenance make this a superior cooling...

Voted World of Concrete's 2004 Most Innovative Masonry Product.(literature digest)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... The BlockNet[TM] system by Mortar Net USA, Ltd. is the only product that reliably protects single wythe concrete block walls from the damage caused by water infiltration. It is composed of specially shaped 3-3/8" deep stainless steel drainage...

Fire Control Instruments launches new Website.(literature digest)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... New Site Features Greater Ease of Navigation--WESTWOOD, Mass.--Fire Control Instruments (FCI), a part of Honeywell's (NYSE: HON) Fire Group, is a performance and technology leader in the life safety systems industry for commercial, industrial...

United Metal Products' Chil-Pak[R] package central plant.(literature digest)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... The Chil Pak[R] is a true "Plug and Play" for applications from 150 to 540 tons. The Chil Pak[R] brings all the variables associated with the engineering and construction of a typical central plant into an energy and space efficient cabinet....

DuPont surfaces total offering Brochure.(literature digest)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... DuPont Offers three unique and versatile surface product lines to meet all the needs of Commercial Building Designers. The features and benefits of Corian[R] solid surfaces, Zodiaq[R] quartz surfaces and DuPont Bath Surfaces are outlined and...

SkyDeck[TM] by EPIC Metals Corporation.(literature digest)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... EPIC Metals Skydeck incorporates natural lighting into structural. long-span roof deck ceiling systems without the need for additional steel framing. Featuring Solartube[R] technologies, Skydeck provides the brightest, cleanest, and whitest...

Soundsoak[R] acoustical walls.(literature digest)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Soundsoak acoustical walls are perfectly suited to any room, cubicle or corridor. Best of all, these ready-to-install panels in rich woven textures and color blends create a more professional acoustic and aesthetic environment by absorbing...

Makrolon[R] polycarbonate sheet architectual glazing.(literature digest)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Brochure describes MAKROLON AR Sheet. It is virtually unbreakable-250 times stronger than float glass and 30 times stronger than acrylic. It's a superior insulator. Yet it's much lighter and easier to cut and install. In independent laboratory...

New Petersen catalog now available.(literature digest)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... A new 40 page, full color catalog is now available from Petersen Aluminum Corporation describing the company's complete line of architectural metal for roofing, mansards and fascia, l-be expanded catalog features a color chart Ilustrating the...

Modernfold provides flexible interior design.(literature digest)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Since 1925 Modernfold has been producing products to facilitate optimal space utilization. Modernfold designs, manufactures, and services Operable Partitions, Moveable Glass Walls, and Accordion Doors. Moveable Glass Walls provide an...

SpectraLift[R]--the only fiberglass wheelchair lift.(literature digest)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Inclinator's SpectraLift[R] is the only fiberglass wheelchair lilt. That means no rust or corrosion Its single molded platform reduces operational noise and ensures lock alignment Available in 28 standard colors, Attractive design for...

Reward Wall Systems[R].(literature digest)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Universal noncombustible code approval plus all major national and regional building code approvals makes it easy to build multi-story commercial projects with Reward Wall Systems[R] ICFs. And Reward's iForm[TM] provides superior design...

Multi-story Anchor Tiedown System.(literature digest)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Engineered for multistory light commercial buildings or residential structures, Simpson's ATS Anchor Tiedown System provides an improved method for anchoring shearwalls to resist uplift forces caused by earthquakes and high winds. Tim system...

DuctSox[R]--the leader in fabric duct ventilation systems.(literature digest)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... DuctSox[R], the leader in fabric duct ventilation systems has released a revamped full line brochure that includes their complete product line and an extensive photo gallery. With superior air delivered hygiene, custom color, and GREEN...

Fire resistant glass by Pilkington.(literature digest)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... Pilkington Pyrostop[TM] fire resistant glass is designed for use in door, window and wall applications, provides a barrier to radiant heat, flames, fire and smoke. This helps to isolate a fire which enables the building occupants to escape and...

Specially Access Products.(literature digest)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2004... The Bilco Company's 2004 Specialty Access Products catalog includes complete information on Bilco's line of roof hatches, automatic fire vents, and floor, vault and sidewalk doors. Also included is Bilco's newest product, the Bil-Guard[TM]...