HI Complex to Receive $679M Overhaul

International architecture firm Snøhetta has recently revealed project renderings of O’ahu Island-based premier arts and cultural complex, Neal S. Blaisdell Center.

NY Assembly Approves PaintCare Bill

The New York State Assembly recently approved legislation establishing a PaintCare program—a paint stewardship program involving paint manufacturers and producers in conjunction with the Ame...

World's Tallest Modular Buildings Completed

Last week, Singapore celebrated the completion of a pair of 140-meter-high concrete module towers. According to Bouygues Batiment International—the construction company who built the develop...

Delegated Design: Where Does the Buck Stop?

by Bob Bailey, AIA, CCS

With the increased use of delegated design in construction projects, questions have a...

Color Benefits Schools

by Jill Pilaroscia

The school environment is a clear example of how color shapes human experience and be...

True or false: NACE and SSPC publish a joint standard on qualifying and certifying architectural coating applicators.

True or False: AAMA Subcommittee D01.42 deals with standards for architectural coatings.

In June, Allegheny County Airport Authority CEO Christina Cassotis went on record to say that Pittsburgh’s International Airport couldn’t afford to not rehabilitate the facility. Although PIT only sees a fraction of annual passengers since its opening in 1992 (from 38 million to 8 million), do you agree that a $783.8M project—that includes decreasing the size and upgrading the terminals¬—is necessary?

With responses due for the “Building a Safer Future” by July 31—a fourth consultation on improving fire and structural safety for high-rise housing in the United Kingdom involving various revisions including: increased residential building height; revised concept of duty holders; and stronger voices for residents (to name a few)—do you think the new Implementation Plan will help to prevent future tragedies like the Grenfell Tower fire?

In what circumstances is third-party inspection recommended for commercial coating work?

Theoretically, how many LEED credits can be acquired for a newly constructed building through the use of coatings and related technologies?

2018 Color Forecast: Upcoming Trends Aim to Relax You, No Matter How You Define 'Comfort'

from D+D Print, Fall 2017 ; by Brandy Hadden, D+D News

See the color palettes several major paint and coatings manufacturers expect will dom...

Profiles in Coatings Excellence: Presenting the Winners of the 2017 D+D Elevation Awards

from D+D Print, Fall 2017 ; by Amy Woodall, Durability + Design

Meet this year’s award winners and discover what made their projects stand out — plus...

Architectural Metal Coatings: What is in a Coating Specification?

Liquid and powder coatings each have particular characteristics, and a variety of nomenclature is used to achieve similar results—for example: high-performance coating of the alumi...

Free Webinar: High Performance Architectural Coating Series: Silicone Technology for Building Insulation Blankets

November 1, 2016

Free Webinar: The Relationship Between Aesthetics and Brand Image, and the Coatings to Achieve It

August 10, 2016

Free Webinar: What's in a Specification?

August 4, 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.

Standard Test Method for Leveling of Paints by Draw-Down Method

issued by ASTM

Leveling can affect the hiding and appearance of applied architectural coatings, the presence o...

Standard Guide for Testing High-Performance Interior Architectural Wall Coatings

issued by ASTM

This guide covers the selection and use of test methods for high-performance interior architect...

Standard Guide for Testing Water-Borne Architectural Coatings

issued by ASTM

This guide covers the selection and use of procedures for testing water-borne architectural coa...