Acoustics are a key element to the design of any building, especially public buildings such as auditoriums, halls, theaters, and more.
This free quick guide takes an in-depth look at the formulas and techniques you’ll need to use to ensure your buildings are meeting basic acoustical criteria. Learn more about the balance of highs and lows, [...]
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This free checklist issued by the Pavement Tools Consortium (PTC) lays out some basic design guidelines you need to take into consideration before designing or taking on hot mix asphalt (HMA) pavements, including:
Mix Type Selection
Subgrade
Drainage
Structural Design
And more. To get this free checklist, click here.
This guideline is issued by the Pavement Tools Consortium (PTC) – a partnership between several [...]
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The problem with durability is that you may not know
you need it until it’s not there. Fortunately, basic
design practices can ensure that homes are built
to last.
This handbook covers fundamental concepts of
durability and presents recommended practices –
including illustrated construction details and design
data — for moisture management, ultraviolet (UV)
protection, insects, decay, corrosion, and natural
hazards.
To download this free [...]
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This free fact sheet issued by the Utah State University Cooperative Extension guides you on what you need to know before using Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) in your construction projects.
Learn about:
The advantages of ICFs
Concerns about building with ICFs
Common systems
Estimated costs
Download this free ICF fact sheet directly from the Utah State University, or click here to [...]
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Cold-formed steel has been widely used in commercial buildings, especially in non-loadbearing and curtain wall applications — so it makes sense to learn how you can best integrate it into your projects. Download these free builder’s guides now.
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