Acoustics & Architecture: A Quick Guide to Building a Better Structure

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 [...]

Hot-Mix Asphalt Paving: A Free Design Checklist

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 [...]

Residential Builders & Designers Guide: Durability by Design

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, [...]

Energy Smarts: Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs)

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 [...]

Hybrid Wood & Steel Projects: Free Builders’ Design Guides

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.