Institute Seeks Net-Zero Entries for Database

The New Buildings Institute recently announced a call for project submissions for its Getting to Zero Buildings Database from designers, builders, developers and owners of zero energy and lo...

AkzoNobel Announces Dry-Docking Tool

Global coatings manufacturer AkzoNobel recently announced the launch of a new digital tool that can facilitate dry-docking efficiency for ship owners.

Chicago Announces Construction Tool

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the launch of a new web-based tool that can provide data on current construction and road repair work in the city, as well as pointing out what streets h...

Assessing ‘arc’: Is it a Win?

by Robert J. Kobet, AIA

Before I get into the discussion of the U.S. Green Building Council’s new technology ...

A Perspective on Learning

by Amy Gibson

Former CEO of GE Jack Welch said, “An organization’s ability to learn, and translate ...

The U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command helped what organization to create a web-based tool for selecting and specifying architectural coatings?

The Architectural Painting Decision Tree, a web-based tool for selecting and specifying architectural coatings, was developed and launched in 2013 by MPI with the development help of what other organization?

PPG recently announced the launch of PPG Services, a “digitally-enabled service platform” that aims to allow businesses to identify and connect with painters and then manage and schedule general painting maintenance projects. Do you think the platform will prove beneficial to commercial businesses with multiple locations, as intended?

When it comes to promotion and technology, which of the following will receive the greatest investment at your company in 2017?

How do you use smartphone apps on the job? What tasks or needs does your phone or tablet help with during the course of a day?

What smartphone apps or online tools do you find useful in your job? How do they work, and how do they help?

Focus On: Electronic Inspection of a Field Painting Project

from JPCL, January 2019 ; by Cory Allen, Vulcan Painters, Inc.

Product Spotlight: Color Selection Apps

from PaintSquare Press, Winter 2018

Free Webinar: UHP Waterjetting and Surface-Tolerant Coatings in New Building Applications

September 28, 2016

The Confusion Surrounding the Painting of Bolted Connections – What Should and Shouldn’t be Done

June 1, 2016

Thermal Spray Solutions for the Marine Industry

May 18, 2016

Architectural Coatings: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

The D+D Pro Video Series: An archive of webinars hosted by DurabilityandDesign.com

A collection of archived webinars hosted by DurabilityandDesign.com focused on architectural coatings.

Concrete: A PaintSquare Video Education Series

The D+D Pro Video Series: An archive of webinars hosted by DurabilityandDesign.com

A collection of archived webinars hosted by DurabilityandDesign.com focused on concrete coatings and maintenance.