As concerns for the bottom line and the environment meander their way through our business day, the prospects of an easy answer offer a refreshing spring breeze in an otherwise tension-heated work day. While an easy solution for every aspect of improvement may not be in hand, the promise for both an improved bottom line […]
Not everyone has room for a full garden but did you know that you can still grow a garden full of vegetables, herbs and flowers despite having a limited space? Balconies, verandas or patios might be small, but don’t let that stop you from creating your own mini oasis – in containers. Choosing plants can […]
Transcription: Scott: Hi. I’m Scott and I’m going to be installing some cable railing here. And the cable is made by AGS Stainless incorporated on Bainbridge Island, Washington. They’re sponsoring this video. And we’re going to go ahead and show you how to install it. And we’re going to take a little tour to get […]
Modular and prefabricated construction is a growing trend that will change the landscape of the industry. Even a cursory glance reveals a wealth of benefits to off-site manufacture, the role it currently plays within the industry and the effect it may have on current construction processes. In order to create affordable housing, quickly and at […]
4 Times Square, the 48-story skyscraper at the corner of Broadway and 42nd St, is a highly visible example of PV integration in commercial construction. The PV curtain wall, a photovoltaic skin that uses thin-film PV panels to replace traditional glass cladding material, extends from the 35th to the 48th floor on the south and […]
Prefabricated architectural products provide many benefits to architects and builders from answering the construction labor shortage to increased quality and reduced installation time. Another benefit is the reduced overall cost of the project without sacrificing beauty or craftsmanship.
What is the real “crisis” in housing today? What type of design thinking might inform policy, regulations and advocacy efforts and influence decision making? We believe the power of architectural ideation, innovation and implementation can and will address housing attainability for all in California. This one-day conference will be jam-packed with design-driven conversations and kick […]
Transcription: Kevin Harris, Director of Sales and Marketing at AGS Stainless: Welcome to the New American home for two thousand seventeen. AGS Stainless is proud to be one of the manufacturers who sponsored this amazing project. Our hope is that you’ll find some great ideas that will make your home project even better. Today, designers […]
Transcription: With your exterior railing project, you’re going to receive a cleaning and maintenance kit. The content of this kit are this: CitriSurf, the instructions, as well as a Scotch-Brite® pad. Now as part of your routine maintenance, you’re going to want to look for any signs of discoloration at all. Then you want to […]
Transcription: Alright. Base plate covers are a great way to dress up your posts, especially when you’re mounting into concrete. The concrete anchors aren’t quite as attractive as typical lag screws, so that’s a great way to dress up the post. It’s slightly more of a technical install than just using lag screws. So today, […]
Transcription: A great way to get your cable railing system in a cost-effective way is to use wood posts and the cable as the infill. So today, what we’re going to show is how to cut the cable and attach the fittings and install your cable rail system in your wood railing. Okay. So, now […]
Transcription: To activate the StarLight, first remove the battery panel using a small Phillips screwdriver. Remove the battery isolation tab. Replace the battery being sure it’s seated firmly in the compartment. Be careful not to overtighten the screws and strip out the holes. If desired, depress locking tap about one quarter inch. It should spring […]
