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Direct linkBerry, Steve – School Business Affairs, 2012
A school business manager who has been in the market for a new athletic field in the last 10 years has no doubt has been exposed to the front lines of an intense battle for market share between producers of natural grass and manufacturers of artificial turf. Each camp is well represented by powerful industry organizations across the country. As a…
Descriptors: Costs, Performance Factors, Cost Effectiveness, Physical Education Facilities
Building Design and Construction, 1978
Lightweight, board-backed aggregate curtain wall panels are used to clad facilities at Oral Roberts University. (MLF)
Descriptors: Construction Materials, Higher Education, Prefabrication
Gwizdala, Mike – College Planning & Management, 1999
Explains the benefits of prefabricated reinforced thermoplastic single-ply roofs as good solutions for education-facility roofing needs. Top benefits include durability, energy efficiency, no maintenance required, no hazardous materials present, and very water and wind resistant qualities. (GR)
Descriptors: Construction Materials, Educational Facilities Improvement, Energy Conservation, Prefabrication
Download full textNational Academy of Sciences - National Research Council, Washington, DC. – 1960
The role of adhesives in building design is discussed. Three major areas are as follows--(1) lamination of structural timber beams, (2) bonding of cementitious materials, and (3) bonding of gypsum drywall construction. Topical coverage includes--(1) structural lamination today, (2) adhesives in use today, (3) new adhesives needed, (4) production…
Descriptors: Adhesives, Building Design, Construction Industry, Construction Materials
National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council, Washington, DC. – 1962
Current trends in architectural design and construction are described which may affect the prefinishing of exterior building components. Contents include--(1) prefinishing of ferrous metals, (2) prefinishing of nonferrous metals, (3) prefinishing of wood and composition board, (4) prefinishing of masonry concrete block, (5) prefinishing of…
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Systems, Construction Industry, Construction Materials
Basalt Rock Co., Inc., Napa, CA. – 1960
Diagrammatic explanations of various concepts, processes, details, and potential material usages are presented. Specific material and element topics include--(1) the fabrication process, (2) basic structural components, (3) element usage, and (4) building construction procedures. Examples of the use of related elements are shown for typical school…
Descriptors: Cement Industry, Construction Materials, Prefabrication, Prestressed Concrete
Carney, J. M. – Constru Prod Technol, 1970
Examples of this system are given, used by Southwest Minnesota State College for student housing. (RG)
Descriptors: College Housing, Construction (Process), Construction Costs, Construction Materials
National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council, Washington, DC. – 1960
Publication of conference presentations include--(1) a brief review of current modular standard development, (2) the statistical status of modular practice, (3) availability of modular products, and (4) educational programs on modular coordination. Included are--(1) explanatory diagrams, (2) text of an open panel discussion, and (3) a list of…
Descriptors: Architectural Education, Architectural Programing, Building Innovation, Building Systems
Peer reviewedDijkgraff, Cor; Giertz, L. M. – CEFP Journal, 1976
Specifies the importance of advanced planning, institutional cooperation, utilization of indigenous natural resources, and labor-intensive production methods. (MLF)
Descriptors: Automation, Construction Management, Construction Materials, Cooperative Planning
Orlowski, S. T. – 1969
Research for this comparative study consisted of school visits and discussions on the school building industry with leading men in the field in England, West Germany, Switzerland, and Italy. The study explored the use of prefabrication and modular school design, which provide economical and flexible school buildings to accommodate an increasing…
Descriptors: Building Systems, Building Trades, Construction Costs, Construction Industry
Michigan Univ., Ann Arbor. – 1968
The University of Michigan and Aerojet Corporation report their development of a new building system which will offer the consumer a higher quality product at lower cost. To achieve this goal, the University-Aerojet proposal suggested filament winding (a process derived from the aerospace program for the manufacture of reinforced plastic…
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Systems, Construction Costs, Construction Materials
National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council, Washington, DC. – 1961
Publication of conference papers includes--(1) an overview of the ceiling system complex by a lighting manufacturer, (2) review of problems influencing the development of roofing systems, (3) description of cooperative research within the cement industry, and (4) description of joint research development of structural ceramic panels. Included…
Descriptors: Building Innovation, Building Systems, Ceilings, Cement Industry
California Univ., Berkeley. Dept. of Physical Planning and Construction. – 1969
Basic information and guidelines on the use of URBS components are provided for use by architects and engineers. The URBS system was developed in response to the competitive bidding on performance specifications, incorporating user requirements, economic constraints, industry capability and trade practices. The essence of the URBS Project--the…
Descriptors: Building Design, Building Systems, College Housing, Construction Industry
Building Officials Conference of America, Inc., Chicago, IL. – 1967
NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED STANDARDS FOR THE EVALUATION OF MINIMUM SAFE PRACTICE OR FOR DETERMINING THE PERFORMANCE OF MATERIALS OR SYSTEMS OF CONSTRUCTION HAVE BEEN COMPILED AS AN AID TO DESIGNERS AND LOCAL OFFICIALS. THE CODE PRESENTS REGULATIONS IN TERMS OF MEASURED PERFORMANCE RATHER THAN IN RIGID SPECIFICATION OF MATERIALS OR METHODS. THE AREAS…
Descriptors: Air Conditioning, Building Operation, Codification, Construction Materials
National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council, Washington, DC. – 1960
Publication of conference paper texts include --(1) history and development of masonry cavity walls, (2) recent research related to determination of thermal and moisture resistance, (3) wall design and detailing, (4) design for crack prevention, (5) mortar specification characteristics, (6) performance experience with low-rise buildings, (7)…
Descriptors: Bricklaying, Building Innovation, Building Trades, Cement Industry
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