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May 2023 | Volume 86 | Issue 5
May 2023
Volume 86 | Issue 5
Features
Acoustics Northwest
For more than 30 years, this acoustical ceiling contractor has built a solid reputation in the state of Washington not through size but quality.
Understanding the Latest in Drainable Wrap Technologies
A look-see into new innovations in the drainable building wrap market.
Creating Acoustical Equity
The acoustical features of a built environment is not a wholly occupant-centric consideration.
Robots in Steel Framing
A discussion about the roles of people and robots in the future of construction.
Protecting the Building Envelope
Composite cladding and its benefits in modern rainscreens.
Top 25 Ceiling Contractors
W&C’s annual roster of this country’s top ceiling contractors.
Robotic Automation: The Game-Changer for Drywall Layout
Printing BIM models directly on construction sites drives accuracy, speed and communication.
Product/Technology Buzz Guide
About The Cover
Travis (L) and Matt Gimse at Acoustics Northwest HQ.
Departments
Trade News
The latest news from manufacturers, dealers, contractors and more.
Product Focus
Product Focus on Framing Systems
Industry Blue Book Index
Premium Sponsorships
Contact Us
Staff Contact Information
Columns
Up Front
Weather-Resistant Barriers | Mark Fowler
Industry Voices
Time for a Breakthrough | Jim Johnson
Advertiser Index
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This Month Online
Online Exclusives
The Hot, Humid and Mindful Ceiling
For an in-person service business such as a fitness studio, customer experience is everything, making the elusive element of atmosphere an important part of design. Atmosphere in the other sense is a significant design factor if the business requires humidity, high heat and good indoor air quality.
Punahou School’s The Sidney and Minnie Kosasa Community for Grades 2-5 Features Ceiling Systems
Integrating sustainability in its facilities and its curriculum, this innovative indoor/outdoor learning environment aims for LBC Net Zero and LEED Platinum.
GMS Announces Engler, Meier & Justus and Blair Building Materials Acquisitions and Platform Expansion
GMS Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisitions of Engler, Meier & Justus Inc. in Chicago and Blair Building Materials Inc. in Ontario, Canada. GMS also announced the recent openings of a new greenfield yard in Ontario and two new AMES store locations, which have all opened since the end of its last fiscal quarter.
Echelon/Northfield’s Waterford and Cordova Stones Create Elegant, Ageless Look for Fire Stations
The city of Rolling Meadows, Ill., recently debuted Fire Stations #15 and #16, located approximately 5 miles apart. The goal of the much-anticipated project was to optimize services and response times to best serve the community.
May 2023 | Volume 86 | Issue 5
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