Considerations for fire protection in specifying metal building systems

Fire protection of metal buildings is a top-of-mind topic for many designers and specifiers. This is evident in the technical queries submitted to the Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA).
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Managing sound transfer into and throughout a large commercial building can present a serious challenge. To help manage this issue, this article ranks seven innovative materials, from most to least comprehensive, that can reduce noise in commercial spaces.
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In partnership with Stony Brook University (SBU), Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) will create a new, “beyond zero” climate solutions center on Governors Island in New York Harbor to address the climate crisis.
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