How building owners can achieve OSHA safety requirements using fall protection and fall restraint for all who go on their roofs Does your roof have a raised warning line 15 feet from its edge? If not, you’re in violation of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) roofing standards. Do you have skylights? If yes, do […]
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Bank Transforms into Waukegan Park District Administrative Center
Waukegan Park District headquarters retrofit saves costs, ends congestion, and creates park-like setting Walking into Waukegan (Illinois) Park District’s new Administrative Center is much like walking into a park. Many Waukegan residents who attended the ribbon cutting and open house in early September found it hard to believe that this same space was once a […]
The Magic of Metal in Architectural Design – Part 3 (No More Thermal Bridging)
Insulated metal panels enhance building envelope performance, prevent thermal bridging, and promote sustainability. My previous post on the use of metal in architectural design focused on the material’s aesthetic flexibility. Though designers place a high value on the looks of a facility, they must also consider more practical matters, such as how a material impacts […]
