Construction Practices Blamed in Grenfell Case

Members of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry have recently ended phase two of its public investigation, finding that “incompetence and poor practices” within the construction industry, among others...

WW Plant Likely Cause of Paint Discoloration

Residents from several neighborhoods surrounding the Bromley Wastewater Treatment Plant in New Zealand recently reported discoloration on their homes and properties.

Australia Office Building to Feature Solar Cladding

In what will be a landmark moment for Australia when constructed, architecture firm Kennon has recently designed a first-of-its-kind eight-story office tower on behalf of Dr. Bella Freeman.

New Cladding Developments in Resin-Cast Shapes

by Karine Galla

The monochromatic, single-material building facade that dominated the look of commerc...

Fire-Resistive Tests, Specs Challenge Industry

by Allen Zielnik

Certainly, the concept of integrated fire safety doesn’t rest only with the building ...

A first-of-its-kind office building in Australia will feature what kind of cladding?

True or False: Leaseholders will have to pay for costs associated with cladding work from the United Kingdom’s Building Safety Bill.

Residents surrounding the Bromley Wastewater Treatment Plant in New Zealand recently reported discoloration and other paint issues on their homes and properties. Do you think that the city council should offer free clean-up for affected residents?

Following a lawsuit filed by the British Blind & Shutter Association, U.K. courts decided to cut part of the country’s combustible cladding ban, noting that it shouldn’t have included materials used on shutters, blinds and other products designed to reduce a building’s heat gain. Do you agree with the decision regarding high-rise buildings?

Is stainless steel banding suitable for fixing galvanized insulation cladding? If not, why not?

Is stainless steel banding suitable for fixing galvanized insulation cladding? If not, why not?

From the Initial Look to Future Considerations: Why EIFS Has Become a Popular Choice for Hotels and Resorts

from D+D In Depth, September 2017 ; by SCOTT ROBINSON, EIFS INDUSTRY MEMBERS ASSOCIATION (EIMA)

When owners and designers select exterior building finishes for hotels and resorts, a...

D+D Online Features

from D+D Print, Summer 2017

Conference on Advanced Building Skins

November 5 - November 6, 2013

Architectural Coatings: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

A collection of archived webinars focused on architectural coatings.

Concrete: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

A collection of archived webinars focused on concrete coatings and maintenance.