In This Issue
August 2024 | Volume 87 | Issue 8
August 2024
Volume 87 | Issue 8
Features
Walls & Ceilings’ Top 50 Contractors
The magazine reports on its annual Top 50 Contractors list.
The Lights of Cincinnati
This southern Ohio ceilings contractor performs specialty applications with a family vibe.
Houston, There is No Problem
Thompson Intermediate School in Texas features a modern, high-performance interior with stone wool ceilings.
And Justice For All
Form meets function for the newest addition to downtown Kalamazoo.
Decorative Plasters Market Study
How prevalent are decorative plasters in the United States?
Rethinking Acoustics
Revisiting the acoustical lexicon and refining the use of terms.
About The Cover
Cincinnati Interiors Ltd. is a subcontractor that installs of sound-absorbing acoustical ceilings and wall panels, replacement tin ceilings in historical applications, and specialty wood and metal ceilings in commercial applications.
Departments
Trade News
The latest news from manufacturers, dealers, contractors and more.
Product Focus
Product Focus on Waterproofing/WRBs/Rainscreen
Influencers
This issue's authors
Product/Technology Buzz Guide
Industry Blue Book Index
Premium Sponsorships
Contact Us
Staff Contact Information
Columns
Up Front
Have We Missed the Mark? | Mark Fowler
Publishers Post
Physical Health | Jill Bloom
All Things Gypsum
GA Revises Code Referenced Fire and Sound Manual, Application and Finishing Guidance Document | Susan Hines
Art and Craft of Plastering
Metallic Plaster | Pierre Finkelstein
Advertiser Index
This index is provided as a reader service.
The publisher assumes no liability for errors or omissions.
This Month Online
Online Exclusives
AZA Announces Projects for Versace, Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo
From high-end malls to the best locations on Madison Avenue to premium destination centers on both coasts, Alexander Zilberman Architecture is leading in luxury retail design. The firm’s recent projects include works with Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo and Versace, among many others.
The Renovated Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library Features Sustainable Design
Mecanoo and Beyer Blinder Belle designed The New York Public Library’s completely renovated Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library. The design team selected Rockfon Alaska acoustic stone wool ceiling panels to create a cohesive, timeless appearance while providing best-level sound absorption and sustainability benefits.
Buro Happold Etches Outdoor Heat Relief Guidance in Toronto — North America’s First
Known for global leadership in setting public climate and sustainability policies, Buro Happold has led a remarkable new effort to redefine how Toronto’s public places provide respite from extremely hot weather — and cold winters, too.
Innovative Architecture Captures Dramatic Views for Brooklyn Mixed-Income Housing
For five decades, developers of multifamily residential properties in the New York Metro area regularly turn to RKTB Architects for expertise and innovation in design and architecture, as well as for consultation on strategy when navigating the city’s labyrinthine zoning regulations and housing policies.
Bridging the Gap at the Colorado Mesa University Department of Kinesiology
Founded in 1952, Colorado Mesa University sits on over 141 acres in the heart of Grand Junction, Colorado, offering quality academic programs at various degree levels to more than 10,000 students.
FTC Bans Non-Compete Agreements for Most Workers
On April 23, the Federal Trade Commission voted 3-2 to issue a new rule prohibiting the use of non-compete agreements for most U.S. workers. It is estimated that approximately 30 million workers are currently bound by such agreements, which prevent them from changing employers in their industry.
