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Situated at 1664 W. Division Street, Centrum Wicker Park offers luxury living with top-tier amenities in the heart of one of Chicago's most dynamic and lively neighborhoods.

Following its successful streak of building projects in the Eastern United States, BDB Construction Enterprise has executed a high-profile residential renovation project in Berkeley, California, to reinvent an existing student housing complex.

A first for the region, the new Fire Station 52 introduces San Diego’s first all-electric fire apparatus, setting a precedent in public safety and sustainable infrastructure.

587 Avonhead Road – a 360,000 square foot industrial building that sits in Mississauga, Ontario – is one of Ontario’s first design-certified industrial net-zero carbon designed buildings.

Polyurethane foam technology represents a high-performance alternative to mechanical fastening for clay tile and concrete roofing applications. But different options are available—and knowing the differences can help professionals make an optimal selection. 

Waco Family Medicine, located in Waco, Texas, underwent a significant 25,000-square-foot expansion. Through close collaboration with specialty subcontractor Baker Triangle, the team turned to a novel solution: combining Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS) with prefabricated resin cast wood planks

To accomplish the project’s goals, glazing contractor Aluma Glass & Glaze installed a combination of Wausau Window products, and EFCO curtain wall, storefront, entrance and interior framing systems, finished by Linetec.

The standard performance requirements for curtain wall systems should not be compromised in favor of high thermal performance. This article outlines the testing and evaluation process.

Understanding these coefficients is crucial for assessing the climate impact attributable to the various fuel sources utilized in a building.