In the U.S., there is no official national building code that applies to all states. On the contrary, this field is highly fragmented, differing from state…
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When you compete for premier office tenants in a high-rent market, like south Florida, your building better have the best finishes and systems to stand out…
Navigating the balance between historic preservation, energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness is a challenge not many are willing to tackle, but when done right, the results can…
It has been said that to be good at your work, you must have a passion for it. James Benya, P.E., FIES, FIALD, principal of Benya…
Unlike typical, mass-produced residential window products, commercial (non-residential) fenestration systems use a variety of components (glass, spacer and frame) to meet different energy-performance characteristics demanded from…
Windows can be among the most striking components of a building. They let daylight in, allow occupants to view the great outdoors and, aesthetically, give a…