JPCL July 2016
Don’t let confusing, incomplete or technically incorrect painting specifications open the door to jobsite disputes, extra costs, coating failures and litigation. This article analyzes problematic language from actual building painting specifications.
Don’t let confusing, incomplete or technically incorrect painting specifications open the door to jobsite disputes, extra costs, coating failures and litigation. This article analyzes problematic language from actual building painting specifications.
Green building has grown from a specialty niche into a driving force within the architectural, construction and building products industries. Now, multi-attribute certifications are expanding the definition and the requirements for green coatings.
Green building has grown from a specialty niche into a driving force within the architectural, construction and building products industries. Now, multi-attribute certifications are expanding the definition and the requirements for green coatings.
In the event of a fire, steel’s load-bearing capacity diminishes as its core temperature rises: a big problem for steel structures. Fire-resistive coatings help to prevent structural collapse, maintaining paths of egress for occupants to exit the building.
In the event of a fire, steel’s load-bearing capacity diminishes as its core temperature rises: a big problem for steel structures. Fire-resistive coatings help to prevent structural collapse, maintaining paths of egress for occupants to exit the building.
Decorative concrete requires many specialized skills not previously addressed in existing resources. The American Concrete Institute now offers a book about placing and finishing decorative concrete flatwork, geared toward the craftsman.
Decorative concrete requires many specialized skills not previously addressed in existing resources. The American Concrete Institute now offers a book about placing and finishing decorative concrete flatwork, geared toward the craftsman.