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More than 50 years old, the current Vineland, N.J. Police Department building lacks the necessary space to effectively manage growth, and has an inefficient basement area

The arena's "deconstructed" design features numerous buildings composing the whole sports and entertainment destination, and anchoring a 50-block area

While it is a single 38-story, 266,000-square-foot structure, the property appears as if it could be three separate wafer-like buildings

Although SIPs often are used as the primary structural elements in light commercial buildings, many project teams also use the panels as skins over metal structural frames

Over 30,000 square-feet of aluminum composite panel system with a fire-retardant core and custom color were designed, engineered and fabricated

A comprehensive explanation of the zinc corrosion mechanism, and will discuss the nuances of properly designing zinc roofs and cladding to minimize leakage and the risk of backside corrosion

At first blush, the chart looks very complicated. There are layers of axes and curved reference lines. However, a closer examination reveals that the chart is conveying the answers to two related question

Among the many performance characteristics we expect of today’s building wraps, draining bulk water is increasingly gaining importance

The $162 million building earned LEED Platinum certification and is considered one of the most sustainable hotels in the U.S.

A city known for constant rains, dramatic shifts in climate throughout the year, and perpetual moisture, Portland provides unique challenges for any construction project