Designing for quiet: How fenestration impacts building acoustics

Photo by Jeff Whyte/courtesy shutterstock.com Defined as the movement of sound, acoustics are a critical component of any building design.  The importance of acoustics is demonstrated by the fact that 65 percent of office workers surveyed said that workplace noise impacted their ability to complete their work accurately and efficiently.1 Further, 44 percent stated that […]

How Long Can Basement Waterproofing Systems Protect Your Home?

When homeowners consider investing in basement waterproofing, one of the most common questions they ask is how long the solution will last. After all, waterproofing is meant to be a long-term fix, not something that needs to be repeated every few years. The lifespan of a waterproofing system depends on several factors, including the type […]

The hidden cost of rapid infrastructure growth in Texas

Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. William Rocha is vice president and head of Texas for Chicago-based national infrastructure builder F.H. Paschen. Opinions are the author’s own.  Texas is growing at a pace few states can match. Since 2020, the state has added […]